Best Brain Buffet Podcasts (2025)

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Set the table for a delicious journey into how food tells the story of immigration in Canada 18:15

10h ago18:15

18:15

Guest: Sara England, curator of temporary and travelling exhibitions at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21By Curiouscast

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A new book dives into the bumpy history of Canada’s longest highway 19:58

11h ago19:58

19:58

Guest: Craig Baird, Canadian History Ehx host and author of Canada’s Main Street: The Epic Story of the Trans-Canada HighwayBy Curiouscast

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How Newark airport became the focus of a US air traffic control system under strain 19:00

11h ago19:00

19:00

Guest: Ron Bazman, air traffic and operations consultant, former air traffic controller and director of operations at Detroit Metropolitan AirportBy Curiouscast

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U.S. and China Agree to Temporarily Slash Tariffs, what could that mean for Canada? 20:35

11h ago20:35

20:35

Guest: Charles Burton, Senior Fellow, Sinopsis, Former diplomat at Canada’s embassy in BeijingBy Curiouscast

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Why violence is Ontario schools is at ‘crisis levels’ for teachers and education workers and what can be done about it 18:39

12h ago18:39

18:39

Guest: Darby Mallory, graduate student, department of Criminology, University of Ottawa and co-author of Running on Fumes: Violence, Austerity, and Institutional Neglect in Ontario SchoolsBy Curiouscast

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Has Canada’s first big cricket factory gone silent? 9:26

12h ago9:26

9:26

Guest: Sylvain Charlebois, a senior director for the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie UniversityBy Curiouscast

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The high-profile trial of hip-hop mogul Sean”Diddy” Combs gets underway in New York 10:51

13h ago10:51

10:51

Guest: Neama Rahmani, former federal prosecutor and CEO of West Coast Trial LawyersBy Curiouscast

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High Functioning: The Hidden Depression That May Be Stealing Your Joy & The Tools To Get It Back With Dr. Judith Joseph 1:58:31

1d ago1:58:31

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Dr. Judith Joseph is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, clinical professor at NYU Medical School, and a renowned voice on high-functioning depression. In this conversation, we explore the paradox of achievement and anhedonia—the curious, often painful reality that success doesn't always equate to joy. Judith shares her clinical insights into why so ma…

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Pulling Out Chairs, Sharing Photos with AI, Making Unreasonable Demands, and More 38:13

1d ago38:13

38:13

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about pulling out chairs for others, sharing photos with AI, making unreasonable demands, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠ QU…

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What most working moms want for Mother’s Day 19:25

3d ago19:25

19:25

Guest: Koula Vasilopoulos, senior managing director, Robert Half.By Curiouscast

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Are students using AI to cheat their way to degrees? Does it matter? 18:39

4d ago18:39

18:39

Guest: James Walsh, features writer, The Intelligencer at New York Magazine,By Curiouscast

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Is the Chicago-born Pope a Cubs or White Sox fan? Why it’s a burning question in the Windy City 17:34

4d ago17:34

17:34

Guest: Paul Sullivan, sports writer, Chicago Tribune.By Curiouscast

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One of the new Pope’s closest friends helps us get to know Leo XIV 20:02

4d ago20:02

20:02

Guest: Father Bernie Scianna, faculty member at Villanova University and longtime friend of Pope Leo XIV.By Curiouscast

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2304 FBF: Nominal Dollars vs Real Dollars & Understanding Investor Psychology with Investment Counselor Sara 1:26:25

4d ago1:26:25

1:26:25

This Flashback Friday is from episode 304 published last Mar 6, 2013. Jason talks with investment counselor, Sara, about investor psychology, overcoming obstacles and getting out of our own way. The smoke-and-mirrors propaganda perpetuated by mainstream media (lamestream media as Sarah Palin says) in reporting the new high in the Dow Jones Industri…

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Revenge of the French RPG! 47:17

4d ago47:17

47:17

This week, the boys have two new games to share with you. First, Griffin and Plante go deep into the wilderness of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an exceptional RPG. Then, Hoops and Frush report on their journey in Revenge of the Savage Planet. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at p…

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Construction set to begin on 1st of Ontario’s small modular nuclear reactors 17:54

4d ago17:54

17:54

Guest: David Novog, Professor and NSERC Industrial Research Chair, Department of Engineering Physics. McMaster University.By Curiouscast

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Gold is rising. Canada has gold. Why aren’t we doubling down on this? 17:33

4d ago17:33

17:33

Guest: Heather Exner-Pirot, director of energy, natural resources and environment, Macdonald-Laurier Institute.By Curiouscast

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Why the US/UK trade deal is bad news for most but not Canada 14:21

4d ago14:21

14:21

Guest: Justin Wolfers, professor of economics and public policy, University of Michigan.By Curiouscast

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Inductees to 2025 Canadian Music Hall of Fame 20:04

5d ago20:04

20:04

Guest: Allan Reid, President, CEO, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences/The JUNO Awards and MusiCounts.By Curiouscast

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Who is Pope Leo XVI? 14:52

5d ago14:52

14:52

Guest: Mathew Schmalz, Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross.By Curiouscast

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American Cardinal Robert Francis Provost chosen as new pope 9:36

5d ago9:36

9:36

Guest: Jeff Semple, senior international correspondent, Global National .By Curiouscast

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American Cardinal Robert Francis Provost chosen as new pope 10:55

5d ago10:55

10:55

Guest: Rev. William Meehan, priest with archdiocese of Hamilton studying in Rome.By Curiouscast

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Earth's Hidden Wisdom: Paul Hawken On Reframing Carbon, Consciousness & Why Hope Lies Within Nature's Intelligence 1:42:09

5d ago1:42:09

1:42:09

Paul Hawken is one of the great elder statesmen of environmentalism, a bestselling author, and the mind behind Drawdown and Regeneration. This conversation explores the biosphere's intrinsic intelligence through the expansive lens of Paul's latest book, Carbon: The Book of Life. We discuss carbon's improbable origins, examine the mycelial networks …

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Prepping for cottage season good eats with chef Andrea Buckett 17:15

5d ago17:15

17:15

Guest: Andrea Buckett, author of The Essential Cottage Cookbook.By Curiouscast

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Edmonton writer and Afghanistan veteran up for Amazon first novel award for his story of four young soldiers 19:21

5d ago19:21

19:21

Guest: Benjamin Hertwig, Canadian veteran, author The Juiceboxers.By Curiouscast

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Journo Corner: 1st vote of the Conclave brings black smoke 19:12

5d ago19:12

19:12

Guest: Jeff Semple, senior international correspondent, Global National.By Curiouscast

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Heads up! Soviet-era probe to re-enter atmosphere this week and no one knows yet where it will land 18:38

6d ago18:38

18:38

Guest: Jonathan McDowell, astrophysicist with the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics's Chandra X-ray Center.By Curiouscast

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RCMP say search for missing Nova Scotia children to be ‘scaled back’ 16:19

6d ago16:19

16:19

Guest: Lindsay Jones, Atlantic reporter, The Globe and Mail.By Curiouscast

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Measles cases rise across Canada, where did it go wrong? 17:58

6d ago17:58

17:58

Guest: Dawn Bowdish, the executive director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, the Canada Research Chair in Aging and Immunity, and a professor of medicine at McMaster University.By Curiouscast

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2303: Navigating Today's Real Estate Market: Insights for Investors, The Housing Shortage and Your Investment Opportunities 40:44

6d ago40:44

40:44

Jason talks about the current state of the housing market, emphasizing that there is no housing crash due to the low number of financially distressed homeowners. He shared updated statistics from the US Census Bureau, indicating that 39.8% of homeowners have no mortgage, and 65% have mortgages at or below 4%. Jason also highlighted the oversupply i…

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Brains, Bold Bets & Big Wins: Inaki Berenguer’s Playbook for Startup Success 1:18:47

6d ago1:18:47

1:18:47

In this episode of Ventures from the Valley, hosts Victor and Tom talk with Inaki Berenguer, a three-time founder and managing partner at LifeX Ventures. Inaki shares his journey from small-town Spain to building and exiting three startups, including CoverWallet. He unpacks strategies for startup growth, selecting the right investors, and navigatin…

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The best sports for kids’ brain growth are ‘open-skill’ like soccer and baseball, says major new study 15:36

6d ago15:36

15:36

Guest: Eleanna Varangis, assistant professor and James Shih, post-doctoral student, School of Kinesiology. University of Michigan.By Curiouscast

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Who is the Canadian set to step in Warren Buffet’s shoes as CEO of his trillion-dollar company 19:51

6d ago19:51

19:51

Guest: Chris Gay, economics writer, newsletter Figure at Center on Substack.By Curiouscast

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Complainant in Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial faces beginning of difficult cross-examination 16:36

6d ago16:36

16:36

Guest: Nick Cake, defence lawyer, Cake Criminal Defence and former prosecutor.By Curiouscast

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Why the political is always personal between Prime Minister and Presidents 20:15

6d ago20:15

20:15

Guest: Lawrence Martin, author and public affairs columnist, The Globe and Mail.By Curiouscast

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PM Carney says he’s the man to negotiate with President Trump, how much progress did he make in Washington? 19:28

7d ago19:28

19:28

Guest: Derek Burney, former chief of staff to PM Brian Mulroney and former Canadian Ambassador to the United States.By Curiouscast

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A first chance for first impressions: PM Carney meets President Trump at the White House 18:39

7d ago18:39

18:39

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent, Global News.By Curiouscast

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The King is coming to Canada and Harry looks for reconciliation 19:08

7d ago19:08

19:08

Guest: Patricia Treble, royal commentator and author of Write Royalty on Substack.By Curiouscast

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New graduates face brutal job market 16:51

7d ago16:51

16:51

Guest: Brendon Bernard, senior economist, Indeed.By Curiouscast

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A former Vatican official on the most unpredictable conclave yet 19:23

7d ago19:23

19:23

Guest: Ariel Beramendi, worked at the Vatican for 18 years as an official in the Dicastery for Communication. He is now working at the Catholic parish in Balham, south London.By Curiouscast

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Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison for ‘most ruthless offenders’ 11:03

7d ago11:03

11:03

Guest: John A. Martini, author of Fortress Alcatraz and Alcatraz At War.By Curiouscast

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Trump’s movie tariff would devastate Canada, if it had any whiff of reality 10:36

8d ago10:36

10:36

Guest: Barry Hertz, Deputy Arts Editor and Film Editor, The Globe and Mail.By Curiouscast

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Mr. Carney goes to Washington. What to expect from Tuesday’s high stakes White House encounter with Trump? 19:22

8d ago19:22

19:22

Guest: Martin Latz, founder of Latz Negotiation and author of The Real Trump Deal: An Eye-Opening Look at How He Really Negotiates.By Curiouscast

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Winnipeg revels in a miraculous Jets comeback 18:17

8d ago18:17

18:17

Guest: Mitchell Clinton, colour analyst, Winnipeg Jets on 680 CJOBBy Curiouscast

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Kate Courtney Is Sending It: The Champion Mountain Biker On Redefining Elite Performance, Finding Joy In The Struggle & Seeing Sport As An Authentic Expression 2:14:16

8d ago2:14:16

2:14:16

Kate Courtney is a world champion mountain biker, Olympian, and the palmarès-rich face of American cycling. This conversation examines Kate's Olympic torch moment with Tom Cruise, her athletic philosophy, and her groundbreaking She Sends Racing initiative. We delve into mountain biking's Marin County roots, the tension between data and intuition, b…

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Seating Dinner Party Guests, Getting Spray Tans, Using Fake Addresses, and More 43:02

9d ago43:02

43:02

Etiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle seating dinner party guests, getting spray tans, using fake return addresses, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit ⁠ask.wyrbw.com⁠ EPISODE CONTENTS AMUSE-BOUCHE: Di…

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2302 FBF: America's Economic Outlook said John Mauldin Author and Publisher of ‘Thoughts From the Frontline’ 1:07:41

11d ago1:07:41

1:07:41

This Flashback Friday is from episode 298, published last February 4, 2013. On this show, Jason Hartman talks with one of his investment counselors about current events, welcomes a guest caller and also brings to our listening audience the economic outlook from renowned financial expert, John Mauldin. Mauldin discusses “spending rearrangement”, a r…

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