Best Mike Mackinnon Podcasts (2025)

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 565: Featuring Craig Ludwig, Tripp Tracy & Ryan Warsofsky 2:48:11

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On Episode 565 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined LIVE by Craig Ludwig, Ryan Warsofsky and Tripp Tracy as the Eastern and Western Conference finals shape up. Edmonton took a 2-1 Series lead with a commanding game 3 win. Can they continue the domination? The Canes might have some life left in them as they hold on and survive against a series …

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Ep 56: Chris Beckett on Dark Ecology in Dark Eden 56:01

8d ago56:01

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Send us a text Holly and Marty speak with Chris Beckett about his Dark Eden trilogy, comprised of Dark Eden – which won the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2012, and was followed by Mother of Eden in 2015 and Daughter of Eden in 2016. Dark Eden has been described as “a superior piece of the theologically nuanced science fiction”, and is also a story abou…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 564: Featuring Ed Jovanovski, Bob Stauffer & Matthew Tkachuk 2:50:54

13d ago2:50:54

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On Episode 564 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the conference finals are upon us. After a brutal game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers, Bizzy’s Leafs are eliminated once again. Where will we see the roster of this team next season? Ed Jovanovski joins the show to discuss the Florida and Carolina Matchup and Bob Stauffer Joins to discuss the Oilers and Dallas. …

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 563: Featuring Charles Barkley 2:22:06

16d ago2:22:06

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On episode 563 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by NBA Legend Charles Barkley to talk all things hockey as the Edmonton Oilers advance to the next round. But first, Biz addresses the people. The white smoke has risen. Biz is choosing a new Leafs jock sniffer to hopefully change the series around as the Leafs head into Sunrise to steal Game…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 562: Featuring James Van Riemsdyk & Mike Modano 2:22:58

20d ago2:22:58

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On Episode 562 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The boys are joined LIVE by James Van Riemsdyk and Mike Modano to talk about the State of the Leafs and the Panthers after the Series tying game in Sunrise as well as the rest of what’s going on in the 2nd round of playoffs. Are the Leafs poised for another choke job, or can the home ice advantage push them thro…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 561: Featuring Curtis Joseph 2:24:51

23d ago2:24:51

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On Episode 561 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The guys are Joined LIVE by Leafs Legend Curtis Joseph (Cujo) to breakdown the second round so far between the Leafs and the Panthers. But first, with an absolute barn burner last night between Vegas and Edmonton, Ol’ Whitty boy is fired up for the Oilers OT Winner. TUNE IN LIVE and don’t miss any action.00:00:0…

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Ep 55: Susan MacKinnon on Ursula K. LeGuin in "The Left Hand of Darkness" and "The Dispossessed" 47:29

24d ago47:29

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Send us a text Holly and Marty get together with their friend Susan MacKinnon to discuss the science fiction of Ursula K. LeGuin, literary icon of speculative fiction. We talk about her Hugo and Nebula winning books "The Left Hand of Darkness" and "The Dispossessed", which are among the most celebrated classics in science fiction. The first was a p…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 560: Featuring Bob Stauffer & Gary Lawless 1:57:03

27d ago1:57:03

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On Episode 560 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The guys are joined by Bob Stauffer and Gary Lawless as the 1st round finishes up and the 2nd round matchups are set. Playoffs have not disappointed in the slightest and with Whit, Biz and Yand’s teams still in the running, the crew is starting to get heated. An episode you won’t want to miss.Stay Tuned later in…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 559: Featuring Matthew Tkachuk + Will Arnett 2:16:57

30d ago2:16:57

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On Episode 559 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The Second Round of playoffs is upon us as the Leafs took down Brady Tkachuk and the Sens with a great game from the Core 5. Do you wonder what some Florida Panthers might think about facing off against the leafs?… Tune in to find out. The Oilers move on and Whitdawg couldn’t be happier with McJesus and Leon as …

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 558: Featuring Kevin Hayes 2:18:07

1M ago2:18:07

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On Episode 558 of Spittin Chiclets, the crew is LIVE to talk all things playoffs. Kevin Hayes joins to recap the first round so far. Bizzy bets continues to hit, Whit’s oilers close out game 4 to tie the series up in cinematic fashion in Overtime. Capitals take a big 3-1 lead heading into game 5. The battle of Florida heats up with the coaches gett…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 557: Featuring Chris Pronger 2:21:08

1M ago2:21:08

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On episode 557 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Chris Pronger to talk about the Kings and the Oilers defensive cores, the harmonica anthem, St Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets recap and much more. But first, The Battle of Ontario rages on with the Leafs taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. Does Brady have enough gas in the tank to extend t…

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Ep 54: Douglas Phillips on Extra Dimensions in 'Quantum Void' and 'Quantum Time' 42:55

1M ago42:55

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Send us a text This is part 2 of Marty's conversation with Douglas Phillips about his 'Quantum' Series of hard science fiction novels. In our last episode we talked about 'Quantum Space', and this time we discuss the next two books in the series, 'Quantum Void' and 'Quantum Time'. As before, today’s exchange focusses on the unifying theme of extra …

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 556: Featuring Logan Stankoven 1:56:39

1M ago1:56:39

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On Episode 556 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Carolina Hurricanes Right Wing Logan Stankoven to talk about finding out he got traded from Dallas, Carolina’s Play style fitting him better, and the hardest adjustment going from the AHL to the NHL. But first, we’ve got PLAYOFF HOCKEY BABY. Oh yes, it’s that time of year again and boy are…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 555: Featuring Tim Stutzle + Surprise Guest 2:10:11

1M ago2:10:11

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On Episode 555 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Ottawa Senators Center Tim Stutzle to talk about growing up playing in Germany, Diving accusations, and what’s it’s like in the Sens Locker Room. But first, We’ve got first round matchups galore with the battle of Florida and the battle of Ontario with a surprise guest jumping on the pod t…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 554: Featuring Erik Johnson & Nic Dowd 2:55:59

2M ago2:55:59

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On Episode 554 of Spittin’ Chiclets the guys are joined by ERIK JOHNSON to talk about the imminent return of Landeskog to the lineup as well as a playoff preview and biz gets schooled on all things… horses? Later on, Washington Capitals Center Nic Dowd sat down with Biz in a solo interview to talk about the caps rookie party, being a part of Ovechk…

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Ep 53: Douglas Phillips on Extra Dimensions in 'Quantum Space' 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Send us a text This is one of those episodes that exemplifies what we try to do here on this show, going deep on some very big science ideas, and then going off the deep end to expand those ideas into the realm of fiction and making them even bigger! Marty has the great pleasure of speaking with Douglas Phillips, who has turned his wide range of sc…

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Spittin' Chiclets Episode 553: Featuring Dylan Strome & The Wonton Don 2:47:03

2M ago2:47:03

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On Episode 553 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Washington Capitals Center Dylan Strome to talk about Ovechkin Breaking Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record and what it was like in the locker room leading up to that historic moment in hockey. Later on, The Wonton Don hops on the pod to talk about his new hiking and adventure series with Biz call…

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Spittin' Chiclets Episode 552: Featuring Doug Armstrong & Kevin Shattenkirk 3:22:18

2M ago3:22:18

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On Episode 552 of Spittin’ Chiclets, Doug Armstrong hops on the pod with Biz to talk about Holloway’s offer sheet drama and oilers fans losing their minds, Robert Thomas proving he’s elite, Hiring Jim Montgomery, and Binnington’s maturity going into the playoffs. Later on, Kevin Shattenkirk sat down with the fellas to talk about growing up playing …

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Ep 52: Barron Wenham on Cosmology and Astrophysics in the Mind of a Super Smart Kid 41:34

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Send us a text This is a rather special episode, and something of a delightful experiment. Barron Wenham is on of the smartest and most well-informed 10-year-olds you are ever likely to encounter - especially on the subjects of particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology. As an exercise in exploring big ideas, mind-blowing science and science fict…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 551: Featuring Mathieu Olivier 3:30:41

2M ago3:30:41

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On Episode 551 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The guys are joined by Columbus Blue Jackets Winger Mathieu Olivier to talk about growing up and realizing fighting could be a huge part of his game, treating an old concussion to help him score goals, and what it’s like playing with so many Russians. But first, Sheldon Keefe made some choice comments in the med…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 550: Featuring Dale Tallon & Robby Berger 3:25:53

3M ago3:25:53

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On Episode 550 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are back with a jam-packed show. Dale Tallon stops by to share some legendary stories; hitch hiking around Ontario learning how to play golf and how the offer sheet debacle is probably the reason he got fired but it wasn’t his fault. Robby Berger joined to recap the latest sandbagger scramble with Bob D…

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Ep 51: Henry Erlich on DNA Sequencing Technology in 'Genetic Reconstruction of the Past' 1:06:50

3M ago1:06:50

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Send us a text Marty speaks with Dr. Henry Erlich, whose research career gave him a front seat to the development of DNA sequencing technology from its infancy in the 80’s, to the development of forensic applications in the criminal justice system in the 90’s and through to it’s maturity in Next Generation Sequencing methods now used to study evolu…

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From ICU to CRNA: How Social Media is Transforming Nursing Education 50:44

3M ago50:44

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Keywords CRNA, nursing education, TikTok, Confident Care Academy, mentorship, cardiac anesthesia, online learning, healthcare, nursing community, media impact Summary In this engaging conversation, Joseph Rodriguez speaks with Chrissy Massaro, a prominent CRNA and founder of Confident Care Academy. They discuss the evolution of nursing education in…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 549: Featuring Gabriel Landeskog 2:23:28

3M ago2:23:28

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On Episode 549 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Gabriel Landeskog to talk about his return, the breakdown of his season ending injury, and the work that went in to try to return to play. But first, The trade deadline was nothing short of absolute mayhem. The Bruins stunned fans by shipping Brad Marchand to the Panthers for a conditional…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 548: Featuring Max Talbot & Ryan Kesler 3:37:58

3M ago3:37:58

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On Episode 548 of Spittin’ Chiclets the boys sat down with Max Talbot in Montreal during the Four Nations Tournament to talk about meeting a 13 year old dominant Sidney Crosby, where Talbot's work ethic came from and much more. Later on, Ryan Kesler joins the pod to discuss a viral moment when his sons team beatdown on another team 44-0 and also wh…

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Ep 50: Alan Smale on Lunar Warfare in 'Hot Moon' 1:04:46

3M ago1:04:46

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Send us a text Marty talks to Alan Smale, a professional astronomer and author of hard science fiction, alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy, and horror. We talk to him about his most recent book 'Hot Moon' - an alternate history set in 1979 where the USSR won the space race to land the first man on the moon, changing the balance of power…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 547: Featuring Jon Cooper & Brady Tkachuk 2:25:16

3M ago2:25:16

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On Episode 547 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The guys are joined by Team Canada Head Coach Jon Cooper to talk about Generational talent in todays game, How prepared team Canada is for next years Olympics, and much more. Later on, Brady Tkachuk joins the pod to talk about the Pride of team USA, and all the behind the scenes of what went down before dropping…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 546: Four Nations Recap 1:08:43

3M ago1:08:43

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On Episode 546 of Spittin’ Chiclets the boys recap the amazing Four Nations Tournament as Canada pulls out the Overtime winner against the US with an electric atmosphere that really put hockey on the map for a ton of new viewers. Who were the standouts this year? Who was a disappointment? All this and more on this episode of Spittin’ Chiclets. You …

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 545: Featuring Jeff Marek 1:27:50

3M ago1:27:50

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On Episode 545 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Jeff Marek to talk about all things Four Nations. USA and Canada are set for the rematch of the century, Injuries are starting to plague and we got to see 3 fight in 9 seconds to spark maybe one of the greatest days in hockey. Later on, the NBA All Star Game was an absolute joke, and our r…

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Ep 49: Micaiah Johnson on The Multiverse in 'The Space Between Worlds' and 'Those Beyond the Wall' 1:07:22

4M ago1:07:22

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Send us a text Holly and Marty speak with science fiction author Micaiah Johnson about her absolutely incredible 'Ashtown' duology. This isn't really an episode about the Multiverse so much as it is about the deeply human and social themes in Micaiah's books, whose writing is laden with literary pearls and deeply human insights about complex charac…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 544: Featuring Mike Keenan & Brian Noonan 4:23:05

4M ago4:23:05

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On episode 544 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by legendary coach Mike Keenan in a lengthy interview to talk about how the media see’s him, what he’s been up to after retirement, and the countless stories about sending a message to players. Later on, the guy sat down with Keenan’s favorite pet, Brian Noonan who played in four leagues over…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 543: Featuring Jim Nill 3:11:03

4M ago3:11:03

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On Episode 543 of Spittin’ Chiclets, we are joined by Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill to talk about Scouting Wyatt Johnston, Trading for Chris Chelios, tons of Olympic stories and much more. But first, with the Trade Deadline 2.0 happening the hockey world is buzzing with big players getting moved. J.T. Miller is finally dealt to the Rangers,…

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Ep 48: Mike Carey on The Multiverse in 'The Pandominion' Duology 52:16

4M ago52:16

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Send us a text Marty and Holly speak for a second time with Mike Carey in the first installment on our new topic: The Multiverse. Mike has written comics for many big titles in both the DC and Marvel universes, and has also written 19 books including his most recent 'The Pandominion' duology which is comprised of 'Infinity Gate' and 'Echo of Worlds…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 542: Featuring Martin Necas and Patrick Maroon 2:54:42

4M ago2:54:42

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On Episode 542 of Spittin’ Chiclets, The guys are joined by recently traded Martin Necas (in an interview recorded before the trade) to discuss growing up not getting a lot of ice-time, Winning worlds in Czech at home, how Rod the Bod helped him improve and much more. But first, we had to get to the blockbuster trades that went down this week as we…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 541: Featuring Patrik Laine and Bob Stauffer 3:40:03

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On Episode 541 of Spittin’ Chiclets, we are joined by Habs Star Patrik Laine to talk about his numerous knee surgeries, Playing right away when he was 18, and his welcome to the league moment. But first, the J.T. Miller drama continues and Biz may have talked to the Canucks GM while hitting the slopes in Whistler for an inside scoop. Mcdavid gets a…

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Ep 47: James Kerwin on Quantum Consciousness in 'Yesterday Was A Lie' 46:57

5M ago46:57

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Send us a text Marty speaks with Hollywood writer and director James Kerwin about Quantum Consciousness in his sci-fi film noir ‘Yesterday Was a Lie’, as well as in Robert J. Sawyer's books 'Quantum Night' and 'The Downloaded. We do a bit of a deep dive into the role of consciousness in the foundations of quantum mechanics, discussing the Copenhage…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 540: Featuring Mike Modano & Hockey Illuminati 3:40:19

5M ago3:40:19

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On Episode 540 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by legend Mike Modano in an all-time Chiclets Interview to talk about Babcock scratching him, deciding to play juniors way up in Canada, and much much more. But first, We have two huge announcements in Chiclets Land that may very well re-shape the hockey landscape. The Bruins drama just gets …

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Navigating the Future: Do Those Prep Courses Work? Will Locums Stick Around? And More for 2025 1:10:31

5M ago1:10:31

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In this conversation, Joseph Rodriguez and Mike MacKinnon discuss the evolution of CRNA programs, the impact of prep courses, and the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people for career success. They critique the economics of anesthesia services, explore fair market value in compensation, and address regulatory challenges faced by CR…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 539: Featuring Anze Kopitar and Eric Engels 2:59:09

5M ago2:59:09

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On Episode 539 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by LA Kings legend Anze Kopitar to talk about playing in the World Cup of hockey, how his father prepped him for an intense style of hockey, and of course his cup runs. But first, as the World Juniors finished with USA coming out on top, what’s next for Canada hockey? The Eastern and Western …

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Ep 46: Robert J. Sawyer on Quantum Consciousness in 'Quantum Night' 1:08:05

5M ago1:08:05

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Send us a text Robert J. Sawyer is one of the world’s science fiction luminaries, and a great source of Canadian pride as one of our most prolific, successful and decorated science fiction authors. In the following conversation Rob discusses his book 'Quantum Night', which explores the social and philosophical consequences of an empirical test for …

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 538: Featuring Taylor Hall and Cam Fowler 2:59:54

5M ago2:59:54

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On Episode 538 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the boys are joined by Chicago Blackhawks Winger Taylor Hall live in Chicago to talk about mentoring Connor Bedard, his time in Boston, and the overall state of the league, but first the guys recap their unreal trip during the Winter Classic and all the debauchery that went on. The live-Show went off without a h…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 537: Featuring Sean Avery, Shane Pinto, Drew Shore & Trung Phan 4:21:49

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On Episode 537 of Spittin’ Chiclets The guys are joined by the one the only Sean Avery to talk about the Rangers mistakes and pitfalls, going for a GM job, and how he’s coaching biz in martial arts. Later on, Shane Pinto stopped to talk with us about his terrible draft interviews, training with Mackinnon in the summer, and his lifelong dedication t…

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Ep 45: Daniel H. Wilson on Planetary Protection in 'The Andromeda Evolution' 1:01:42

5M ago1:01:42

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Send us a text Daniel H. Wilson has a PhD in robotics and is the author of the non-fiction books ‘How to Survive a Robot Uprising’, ‘How to Build a Robot Army’ and ‘Where’s my Jetpack’, as well as the bestselling science fiction novels ‘Robopocalypse’ and its sequel ‘Robogenesis’, ‘The Clockwork Dynasty’, and most recently ‘The Andromeda Evolution’…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 536: Featuring Rob Gronkowski, Matt Duchene & Yands 3:33:42

6M ago3:33:42

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On Episode 536 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Dallas Stars Centre Matt Duchene who opens up about the mental health side of hockey, being traded from Nashville, and his work with charity groups helping to fight cancer. Later on, 4x Super Bowl winner and all time NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski joins the show to talk about his insane time…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 535: Featuring Larry Brooks, Sean Avery, Bryan McCabe & Yands 4:01:20

6M ago4:01:20

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On this Episode of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are joined by Hockey Hall of Fame Reporter Larry Brooks and Special guest Sean Avery to talk about the recent drama within the New York Rangers; Igor Shesterkin’s Contract, the Jacob Trouba trade and much more. But first, the Colorado Avalanche acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, The Blackhawks fi…

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Ep 44: Alex Moskaluk on the Science of Sci-Fi Fungi 34:22

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Send us a text This is our fourth and final episode on the theme of Sci-Fi Fungi, where we dig a little deeper into the current science and future science of mycology with Dr. Alex Moskaluk, a mycologist and professor of biology at the University of Guelph. She specializes in zoonotic fungi, fungal pathogens that can jump from animals to humans and…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 534: Featuring Jake Middleton, Jay Pandolfo & a Mystery Detective 3:22:07

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On Episode 534 of Spittin’ Chiclets the guys are joined by Minnesota Wild Defenseman Jake Middleton to talk about his years in San Jose, going from laying brick to playing in the NHL and the surprise trade to Minnesota that he now calls come. Later on the boys catch up with Boston University head Coach Jay Pandolfo to talk about his view on the sta…

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Lifelong Learning: ACCRAC Founder Jed Wolpaw, MD, on Education, Growth, and Anesthesia Excellence 47:12

6M ago47:12

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Description: In this episode of Anesthesia Deconstructed, Joe Rodriguez dives deep with Dr. Jed Wolpaw, creator of the ACCRAC podcast and a leader in anesthesia education. Together, they discuss Jed’s unique path from history teacher to anesthesiologist, the critical importance of civil discourse, and universal learning principles that transcend me…

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Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 533: Featuring Jeff Marek & Bruce Boudreau 3:59:25

6M ago3:59:25

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On Episode 533 of Spittin’ Chiclets, the guys are pleased to be joined by Jeff Marek throughout the show as he takes us through a four nations preview, the Bruins firing Monty, and the struggles Nashville has been facing. Bruce Boudreau joined for an extended interview stocked with wild old stories about the crazy days in the WHL, getting pranked b…

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Ep 43: Kaitlyn Kuehn on Sci-Fi Fungi on The Flora Funga Podcast 55:38

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Send us a text Marty speaks with Kaitlyn Kuehn (KK), creator and host of the Flora Funga Podcast, discussing recent developments in real world applications of fungi, and speculating about the possible roles fungi may play in our science fictional future. We discuss their use as recreational drugs, and the current regulatory and legalization landsca…

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