Best Stefanie Wilder Taylor Podcasts (2025)

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Wiz Khalifa found peace in not needing praise 25:29

7h ago25:29

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Wiz Khalifa just dropped his latest album ‘Kush + Orange Juice 2,’ the sequel to his 2010 mixtape that introduced him to the world. Khalifa joins Tom to talk about his early days as a hip-hop artist, why he’s never cared about being a celebrity, and what important lessons he learned from Snoop Dogg.

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Sister Ray trades rejection for joy on their new album Believer 24:00

7h ago24:00

24:00

The Alberta folk singer-songwriter Sister Ray is known for writing songs about heartbreak and sadness. But they decided to try something different with their new album “Believer”— their latest record is all about love and connection. Ella Coyes of Sister Ray tells Tom Power about how “freeing” it is to write about joy, how growing up around Métis a…

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Close Up Magic 59:10

15h ago59:10

59:10

Lynette and Stefanie open this week’s second show by asking Producer Caelan about his girls and what summer activities he has planned for them. This leads the gang into talking about zoo’s and a lion documentary John once worked on. After that the ladies give some college kids updates and get into a discussion about old roommates. Before they wrap,…

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AJLT: S3 E1: And Just Like...HAT 1:10:35

19h ago1:10:35

1:10:35

The girls are back - well all except Nya and Che - and Carrie is settling into her ginormous 10,000 square foot Manhattan apartment. Miranda sleeps with a nun and need we say more than that? We're so excited to be back on this beat!By Stefanie Taylor

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Why Sook-Yin Lee adapted her ex’s memoir about paying for sex 24:46

1d ago24:46

24:46

In Sook-Yin Lee’s film, “Paying For It,” a couple whose romantic attraction is waning decide to open up their relationship. While Sonny explores dating, her introverted boyfriend, Chester, opts to hire sex workers. The story is based on Sook-Yin’s real-life former relationship with Canadian cartoonist Chester Brown, who released a bestselling graph…

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Amy Millan realized grief didn’t need to be a secret, so she wrote an album about it 24:57

1d ago24:57

24:57

Amy Millan from the band Stars is back with her first solo record in fifteen years. Millan tells Tom how her album “I Went To Find You” was inspired by the loss of her father at five years old. Plus, she tells the story behind her new song “Make Way for Waves.”

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FCOL Old Skool: Butt Doctors and Bagel Gate 52:19

1d ago52:19

52:19

In this episode originally from 2020, Lynette and Stefanie discuss bad butt doctor manners and then get into the origin story of #BagelGate. It's a good one.By For Crying Out Loud

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E.A. Hanks on The 10, Grief, and What Americans Get Wrong About America 1:11:09

2d ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Road trips, cannibalism, and coming to terms with the stories we tell—this week on the pod, I welcome journalist and author E.A. Hanks to talk about her memoir The 10, a powerful deep dive into family, loss, and the messy contradictions of America. We covered everything from growing up with famous parents (yes, those Hanks) to the truths she uncove…

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The Valley: S2 E7 (Part 2): PTSDanny 40:12

2d ago40:12

40:12

It's part 2 of a 2 part episode. Jasmine is STILL TRIGGERED, Danny gets an intervention, Lala rips into Jesse and we still can't stand Janets.By Stefanie Taylor

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The Valley: S2 E7 (Part 1): PTSDanny 45:01

2d ago45:01

45:01

It's part 1 of a 2 part episode. Jasmine is STILL TRIGGERED, Danny gets an intervention, Lala rips into Jesse and we still can't stand Janets.By Stefanie Taylor

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Justice’s best advice for artists: revel in your mistakes 24:22

2d ago24:22

24:22

You might not remember every song on the radio from 2007, but if you were anywhere near a club or dancefloor, you might remember the electronic duo Justice. Their debut album, with that glowing cross on the front, was impossible to ignore. Justice redefined electronic music for a new generation, and became one of the most influential acts of their …

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This choreographer thinks of her work as “painting” on dancers 15:16

2d ago15:16

15:16

Jennifer Archibald is one of North America’s busiest and most in-demand choreographers. At the end of May, she’ll debut her first piece for the National Ballet of Canada called “Kings Fall,” one of nine world premieres that she’ll go on this season. Archibald tells Tom Power about the commonality between chess and her journey in choreography and th…

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Quitting Booze & Boss Babe Culture with Emily Lynn Paulson (Part 2) 54:44

3d ago54:44

54:44

(Part 2) You ever wake up after a night out and think, “Well, that probably wasn’t my proudest moment”? Emily Lynn Paulson did that—only it involved a blackout, a hotel doorman, EMTs, and a luxury car she technically “earned” by selling skincare. (Yes, this is a sobriety podcast. Yes, this episode is delicious.) Emily and I get into what happens af…

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Hollywood Cringe: Taylor, Britney and Chrissy T 37:22

3d ago37:22

37:22

Somehow there's even MORE with Blake Lively and now she's going up against Papa Swift. Plus Britney behaving badly and Chrissy Teigen doing crazy stuff, as usual. And more!By Stefanie Taylor

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Hollywood Cringe: Taylor, Britney and Chrissy T 36:54

4d ago36:54

36:54

Somehow MORE on the Blake Lively v Taylor Swift (alleged) feud plus Britney behaving badly and Chrissy Teigen doing bizarre stuff. And more!By Stefanie Taylor

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“Having the space to fumble" shaped Hanorah’s music 13:09

3d ago13:09

13:09

Hanorah is a singer-songwriter from Montreal who’s opened for Mavis Staples, and grew up listening to Etta James and Joss Stone. On her latest EP “Closer Than Hell,” Hanorah moves beyond her early soul influences and explores a new voice. Hanorah tells Tom about surprising herself when she began songwriting, why she’s happy she didn’t win “La Voix”…

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From CIA to Ohana: Courtney B. Vance stars as Cobra Bubbles in Lilo & Stitch 29:29

3d ago29:29

29:29

Courtney B. Vance is known for playing men of power and purpose — from Johnnie Cochran in “The People v. O.J. Simpson,” to Uncle George Freeman in “Lovecraft Country,” Vance now takes on Cobra Bubbles in the live action remake of Lilo & Stitch. He joins Tom Power to talk about the emotional depth of Bubbles in the new remake, how growing up as a Bl…

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Quitting Booze & Boss Babe Culture with Emily Lynn Paulson (Part 1) 53:26

4d ago53:26

53:26

You ever wake up after a night out and think, “Well, that probably wasn’t my proudest moment”? Emily Lynn Paulson did that—only it involved a blackout, a hotel doorman, EMTs, and a luxury car she technically “earned” by selling skincare. (Yes, this is a sobriety podcast. Yes, this episode is delicious.) Emily and I get into what happens after you q…

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Farewell Brandon! 1:02:39

4d ago1:02:39

1:02:39

In this week’s first episode of For Crying Out Loud, Lynette, Stefanie, and Stefanie’s husband Jon say goodbye to their longtime producer Caelan Biehn, formerly known as Brandon. The gang talks to Caelan about the various jobs and podcasts he’s busy producing, including his passion project with his dad called Just Foolin About with Michael Biehn. T…

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Girl, Nobody Said That 54:45

4d ago54:45

54:45

In our special Memorial Day episode, Special Ladies discuss a missed trip to New York, issues with Big Corporations and a very sad tale about a teacher saying a terrible thing to a student.By Stefanie Taylor

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Sarah Levy on finding her voice after Schitt’s Creek 22:17

4d ago22:17

22:17

Sarah Levy comes from a pretty funny family. Her dad is the comedy legend Eugene Levy, her brother is Dan Levy, and all three of them were on the Emmy-winning show “Schitt's Creek.” But Sarah says the funniest one of them all is her mom, who’s also the person in her family who’s had the biggest influence on her comedy. Sarah joins Tom Power to talk…

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Dan Mangan’s new album was a surprise even to him 16:59

4d ago16:59

16:59

What happens when you let go? Dan Mangan found out when he stopped trying to make the best record of his career — and he ended up with one of the best records of his career. The Juno-winning singer-songwriter says it all goes to show that surrendering control might be the key to making something great. Dan sits down with Tom Power to tell us how a …

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Michelle Zauner isn’t afraid to say no anymore 36:29

7d ago36:29

36:29

In 2021, Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner got everything she’d ever wanted: her memoir “Crying in H Mart” became a surprise New York Times bestseller, and her band’s breakthrough album “Jubilee” received multiple Grammy nominations. But all of that success came at the cost of her mental and physical health, so she moved to Seoul to regroup. Now…

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How Crystal Shawanda found her peace through song 14:09

7d ago14:09

14:09

What do you do when the world around you is anything but calm? For the Juno-winning Indigenous blues artist Crystal Shawanda, the answer was to go inward. She joins Tom Power to talk about her powerful and deeply personal new track “This Peace,” which channels her family’s strength, her culture and her own journey of self-discovery to find calm in …

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These Are Not Serious People 56:12

8d ago56:12

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The ladies open this week’s second episode by talking about the ongoing Karen Reed trial and a new Netflix documentary called Deadly American Marriage. The ladies then discuss the P. Diddy trial. As well as Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. After that, Lynette and Stef talk about The Valley and Love Hotel. Before they wrap, Stefanie mentions an episo…

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Yanic Truesdale was told he spoke too quickly after Gilmore Girls 31:29

8d ago31:29

31:29

When Yanic Truesdale was growing up in Quebec, he used to watch American TV with his grandmother — but he didn't speak any English, so she had to translate the whole show to him line by line. When he started getting cast in TV roles, no one was prouder of him than his grandmother. Since then, Yanic has become a beloved actor all over the world, par…

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The Last of Us star Noah Lamanna on their breakthrough role 19:28

8d ago19:28

19:28

Canadian actor Noah Lamanna stars as Kat in the new season of the hit HBO show “The Last of Us.” Noah joins Tom Power to talk about the moment they found out they’d be on one of the biggest shows on TV, what it’s like working with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, and how the film and TV industry has evolved for non-binary actors.…

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FCOL Old Skool: The Actress Who Came to Halloween 47:59

9d ago47:59

47:59

Stefanie shares the story about how spooky it was when she had to entertain a celebrity for Halloween.By For Crying Out Loud

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The Valley: S2 E6 (Part 2): Danny Darko 42:05

9d ago42:05

42:05

THIS IS PART 2! It's the rest of Santa Barbara and the aftermath and did you have any idea that Jasmine experienced the darkside of Danny? Did you also know that Janet was the eye witness in the case of Danny Drinking Tequila in the Pantry? Well by the end of this episode you will!By Stefanie Taylor

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The Valley: S2 E6 (Part 1) Danny Darko 44:54

9d ago44:54

44:54

It's the rest of Santa Barbara and the aftermath and did you have any idea that Jasmine experienced the darkside of Danny? Did you also know that Janet was the eye witness in the case of Danny Drinking Tequila in the Pantry? Well by the end of this episode you will!By Stefanie Taylor

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Hollywood Cringe: Taylor Swift, Diddy and Nicole Kidman 44:59

9d ago44:59

44:59

Sorry this has the Bored AF theme song...We get serious today (because there's nothing funny about Diddy.) We cover current trials, upcoming trials and even some fun stuff too. Also...did Blake Lively actually blackmail Taylor Swift? Stay tuned...By Stefanie Taylor

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Benito Skinner’s life changed when he dropped the golden boy act 23:10

9d ago23:10

23:10

Comedian Benito Skinner grew up attending Catholic school in Idaho, where he didn’t feel safe being an out gay man. Instead, he concealed his sexuality and threw himself into football. Now, Benito is mining that awkward and uncomfortable time in his life for his art. He’s the creator and star of “Overcompensating,” a new comedy show from A24 and Am…

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How shy kids found the humanity in AI art 28:24

9d ago28:24

28:24

The Canadian indie pop band and filmmaking collective shy kids consists of three multi-hyphenate friends: Matthew Hornick, Walter Woodman and Patrick Cederberg. They’re musicians, but they’re also filmmakers, animators, writers, directors and technology advocates. Matthew, Walter and Patrick sit down with guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about th…

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Addict, Burglar, Hero: Matthew Hahn's Unbelievable Story (Part 2) 1:06:45

10d ago1:06:45

1:06:45

This is part two of a two-part episode - Matthew takes me on a wild ride from his years of addiction-fueled crime to the jaw-dropping moment that made him risk his own freedom to do the right thing. We talk about what it’s like to face life in prison, how sobriety sometimes hits you when you’re least expecting it (like, in a prison cell), and why b…

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Hollywood Cringe: Taylor Swift, Diddy and Nicole Kidman 44:59

10d ago44:59

44:59

We get serious today (because there's nothing funny about Diddy.) We cover current trials, upcoming trials and even some fun stuff too. Also...did Blake Lively actually blackmail Taylor Swift? Stay tuned...By Stefanie Taylor

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How The Lion King musical creator pulled off the “impossible” 35:19

11d ago35:19

35:19

For nearly 30 years, “The Lion King” musical has been captivating audiences, becoming the highest-grossing production of all time, in theatre or in film. But when creator Julie Taymor was approached to make the stage show, she had never seen the original animated Disney movie it's based on. Julie joins Tom Power to tell us the story behind the prod…

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Iceland’s former first lady Eliza Reid on her debut novel 17:59

11d ago17:59

17:59

Bestselling Canadian writer Eliza Reid has written plenty of non-fiction, but she’s just released her first novel, “Death on the Island.” It’s a murder mystery involving diplomats in Iceland — a place that’s quite familiar to her, considering she served as the country’s first lady from 2016 to 2024. Eliza sits down with Tom Power to talk about her …

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Addict, Burglar, Hero: Matthew Hahn's Unbelievable Story (Part 1) 55:42

11d ago55:42

55:42

This is part one of a two-part episode - Matthew takes me on a wild ride from his years of addiction-fueled crime to the jaw-dropping moment that made him risk his own freedom to do the right thing. We talk about what it’s like to face life in prison, how sobriety sometimes hits you when you’re least expecting it (like, in a prison cell), and why b…

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Daddy’s Always Listening 1:00:51

11d ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Lynette and Stefanie open this week’s first episode of For Crying Out Loud by talking about some the hobbies and activities their kids got into over the years only to quickly quit them later. Stefanie then talks about a new neighbor and their dog that’s giving her some trouble. After that the ladies discuss allowance for their college kids and tryi…

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If We Could Talk to Our 20 Something Selves 1:00:41

11d ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Another deep dive into the past, with elaboration on some stories you might have heard. Radio days, comedy days and what we would tell ourselves in our twenties if we could. We go DEEP today!By Stefanie Taylor

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Dancer Guillaume Côté has reached his “expiration date” 32:00

12d ago32:00

32:00

After 26 years dancing with the National Ballet of Canada, Guillaume Côté will soon retire following his final performance on June 5. Last year, after announcing his decision to move on, the acclaimed Canadian dancer and choreographer sat down with Tom Power to talk about the physical demands of ballet, the “expiration date” that all professional d…

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Sechile Sedare on their brother-sister collaboration 15:15

12d ago15:15

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When you were growing up, did you get along with your sibling? When Leela and Jay Gilday were growing up in Northwest Territories, their dad wanted them to sing together more, but it wasn’t until decades later that they did. Leela and Jay both have distinguished music careers on their own, but more recently, they’ve come together as the contemporar…

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Composer Max Richter’s music put dozens of soldiers to sleep 35:09

15d ago35:09

35:09

Award-winning composer Max Richter is arguably the most streamed classical artist in the world. His scores feature in acclaimed films like “Arrival”, “Ad Astra”, “Shutter Island,” and popular series such as “Black Mirror,” “Bridgerton” and “The Leftovers.” Currently on his first world tour, Max drops by our studio to talk with Tom Power about his a…

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These haunting photos capture Canada’s disappearing wilderness 13:39

15d ago13:39

13:39

In his latest series, “Southern Lights,” photographer Finn O'Hara shows how some of Canada’s most cherished and iconic natural landscapes are under threat of development. He sits down with guest host Gill Deacon to tell us what we risk losing as Canada’s wilderness disappears, why he used night club lasers to capture his photos, and how his connect…

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Go Fahk Yaselves! 57:21

15d ago57:21

57:21

Stefanie opens the show by talking about the AP testing and the kids looking to find some jobs. Lynette then goes over Sonny’s recent trip to Korea. After that, Stefanie talks about hanging out with Elby and Xander’s music. Before they wrap, the ladies talk about a few TV shows about the P. Diddy trial and Karen Reed. And thanks for supporting toda…

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LU KALA is the next big Canadian pop star 23:56

16d ago23:56

23:56

With viral hits like “Pretty Girl Era,” LU KALA has proven that she might just be the next big Canadian breakthrough artist à la Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Weeknd or Shawn Mendes. Her catchy songs about loving yourself and knowing your worth have amassed millions of streams all over the internet. On the heels of her brand new EP, “No Tear…

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How playing Nintendo led him to write for late-night TV 23:26

16d ago23:26

23:26

For Mike Drucker, getting a Nintendo at three years old truly changed the course of his life. Since then, the Emmy-nominated writer and comedian has built an entire career influenced by video games. In his new memoir, “Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games,” Mike details how some of his most defining experiences were either accompanied …

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FCOL Old Skool: Tell Your Therapist I'm an A**hole! 48:04

16d ago48:04

48:04

In this fun packed episode Stefanie's least likely kid starts getting therapy.By For Crying Out Loud

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The Valley: S2 E5 (Part 2): The Grapes of Wrath 47:27

16d ago47:27

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(Part 2) All hell breaks loose after the group goes for a wine tasting. Jesse, Jax and Danny vie for who is the worst guy on our TV screens and Kirsten remains on the wrong side of things.By Stefanie Taylor

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The Valley: S2 E5 (Part 1): Grapes of Wrath 45:01

16d ago45:01

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(Part 1) All hell breaks loose after the group goes for a wine tasting. Jesse, Jax and Danny vie for who is the worst guy on our TV screens and Kirsten remains on the wrong side of things.By Stefanie Taylor

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