Best Stephen Manuel Podcasts (2025)

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Abraham Anghik Ruben preserves his life and culture through sculpture 34:13

10h ago34:13

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Abraham Anghik Ruben is a world-renowned sculptor who’s been creating groundbreaking and genre-defining work for the last five decades. The Inuk artist is best known for his multidimensional sculptures, which he carves out of stone, ivory, bronze and bone, but more recently, he’s also taken up painting. With an ongoing solo show at the Winnipeg Art…

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How an edible changed Charlie Houston’s life and career 13:17

6h ago13:17

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When Canadian musician Charlie Houston was a student at NYU a few years ago, she took a weed edible that gave her a really bad trip. It was so bad that she quit music, dropped out of school and moved back in with her parents in Toronto. Earlier this year, Charlie released her debut album, “Big After I Die,” which explores the precarious and often s…

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Prabal Gurung explains why Kamala Harris’s pockets matter 31:20

1d ago31:20

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World-renowned fashion designer Prabal Gurung grew up in a turbulent household, with an abusive father at home and bullies at school who teased him for being too feminine. It was only when he moved to New York City to work with designers like Donna Karan and Cynthia Rowley that Prabal began to embrace the things that made him different. His new mem…

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Cate Blanchett forgot the sound of her real voice 12:15

1d ago12:15

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Cate Blanchett (Elizabeth, The Aviator, Tár) is one of the most respected actors of our time. She's an on-screen chameleon who transforms into whatever role she plays, taking on whatever accent is required of her — so much so that she says it’s easy to forget what she actually sounds like. At last year’s Toronto International Film Festival, Cate sa…

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Heather and Arizona O'Neill find a bit of magic on the Montreal Metro 27:14

2d ago27:14

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Heather and Arizona O'Neill are more than just mother and daughter — they're creative partners, storytellers and travel companions. Their latest collaboration, a novel called “Valentine in Montreal,” is already an instant bestseller. Heather wrote the book, which was first published in weekly installments in the Montreal Gazette, and Arizona illust…

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How Brian Tyree Henry overcame his imposter syndrome 24:27

2d ago24:27

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Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta, Causeway, The Book of Mormon) has become one of Hollywood's busiest actors. On the new series “Dope Thief,” he plays Ray Driscoll — a complex character who’s dealing with generational trauma, addiction and grief. Back in April, Brian joined Tom Power to talk about the role, the epiphany he had that reframed the way he lo…

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Patrick Masset Pt. 2 - The Writing Process, How to Pitch, and Life and Death with Michael Mann | Ep 39 1:28:46

3d ago1:28:46

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Welcome to Episode 39 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World! This is a special one, folks. Writer-Producer Patrick Massett (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Friday Night Lights, The Blacklist) returns to the show. Unlike most sequels, this one might be better than the first time. This week, Patrick discusses how Friday Night Lights became a cult cla…

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529: Matt Shakman On The Music Of Fantastic Four 39:54

3d ago39:54

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Our latest guest on Soundtracking is Matt Shakman, director of the latest adventure in the MCU - The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn as the titular team, it's set in the 1960s of a retro-futuristic world where the Fantastic Four must protect against the planet consuming cosmic b…

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The pressure of being a Palestinian American comedian 40:56

3d ago40:56

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Mo Amer's comedy career couldn't be going any better right now. His semi-autobiographical TV show “Mo” is a big success and he’s currently on a massive stand-up tour. But even though his professional life is thriving, certain things in his personal life are a bit more complicated. Mo joins Tom Power to talk about the pressure he’s feeling as a Pale…

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Guest: Greg Calbi, Mastering Engineer from Jul 26, 2025 1:42:44

4d ago1:42:44

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Angélique Kidjo’s life and work is defined by one thing: freedom 30:14

6d ago30:14

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Multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo is now the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This past March, she joined Tom Power from our Montreal studio to talk about her incredible career in music. Angélique reflected on her childhood in Benin, how she fled to France to escape her home country…

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Thriller writer Ruth Ware has never done a sequel — until now 23:09

6d ago23:09

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Bestselling author Ruth Ware doesn’t do sequels, or so she’s said. After nine standalone psychological thrillers, the British novelist has released “The Woman in Suite 11,” which is a follow-up to her hit 2016 book, “The Woman in Cabin 10.” Ruth sits down with guest host Ali Hassan to tell us how her readers persuaded her to take another look at he…

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#50 - Suburban Knights | 50TH EPISODE! 1:20:39

6d ago1:20:39

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We made it to 50 episodes without imploding altogether! And you beautiful people are still here with us. This has been a long requested one after our first Kickassia episode last year. Keep us going and we all know To Boldly Flee will be our 100th episode. But once again, thank you all for your continued support, it has been so helpful to us, and i…

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Robby Hoffman’s unconventional path to comedy 33:33

7d ago33:33

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Comedian Robby Hoffman is having a big year. She was just nominated for an Emmy for her role in the hit HBO show “Hacks,” where she plays a character based on her own experiences. Plus, her Just For Laughs show in Montreal this summer is sold out. But Robby hasn’t had a conventional path into comedy. From leaving an ultra-Orthodox Hasidic community…

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Yves Jarvis gave himself a concussion making music 15:41

7d ago15:41

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The Montreal musician Yves Jarvis spent a year listening only to Frank Sinatra when he wrote his sixth and latest album, “All Cylinders.” He says it’s the least contrived thing he’s ever done. Not only did he produce the record, but he also plays every instrument on it, blending genres like bluegrass, jazz, folk and even yacht-rock in unexpected wa…

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Remembering Ozzy Osbourne 22:13

8d ago22:13

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Yesterday, Ozzy Osbourne passed away at age 76. The Black Sabbath frontman will be remembered for his music, his antics on stage and his family’s reality television show, “The Osbournes.” In 2022, Tom Power sat down with the Prince of Darkness himself to discuss his new album at the time, “Patient Number 9.” But they also spoke about the legacy tha…

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Joseph Kahn on Ick, music videos and the magic of '80s horror flicks 25:39

8d ago25:39

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Acclaimed music video director Joseph Kahn has worked with everyone from the Backstreet Boys to Taylor Swift, but in 2004, he expanded into feature films. His latest creature feature “Ick” is a horror-comedy that just had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Back in September, Joseph joined Tom to talk about the movie, wha…

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Blake Shelton fell back in love with music, all thanks to Post Malone 35:29

9d ago35:29

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Blake Shelton is back with his first new album in nearly four years, “For Recreational Use Only.” The country star joins Tom Power to talk about retiring from the hit TV show “The Voice” after 23 seasons, feeling burned out, and being unsure about whether he would ever release a new record. Plus, Blake shares how an unexpected collaboration with Po…

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Saya Gray on her debut album and gigging as a teen with a fake ID 13:52

9d ago13:52

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Saya Gray might have just released her debut album earlier this year, but it’s far from her first foray into music. She’s been gigging since she was a teen, performing alongside much older musicians at Toronto jazz clubs where she had to use a fake ID to get in. Eventually, she started touring with the likes of Daniel Caesar and Willow Smith. Now, …

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Stephen Colbert Fired and Does Rehearsing Too Much Kill Your Performance? | Ep 38 34:35

10d ago34:35

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Welcome to Episode 38 of the Actor's Guide to the End of the World! This week, we got a few bombs to drop. First WeTransfer, online file sharing service announced a highly confusing and enraging change to their terms and conditions, did someone say machine learning? This service is used by almost all actors and those working in the industry, so nee…

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BONUS: Make Me a Musical | Matt Kurzyniec 43:52

10d ago43:52

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In this episode of 'Make Me a Musical,' we welcome the multitalented Matt Kurzyniec, an actor, director, bartender, and lighting designer currently on the national tour of 'Beetlejuice: The Musical.' Matt discusses his bartending adventures at Broadway shows, the thrill of joining the 'Beetlejuice' tour, and his love for Michigan's rich theater cul…

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527: Lena Dunham & Luis Felber On The Music Of Too Much 32:12

10d ago32:12

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are wife and husband Lena Dunham and Luis Felber - aka musician Attawalpa - who join us to discuss the Netflix TV show they co-created, Too Much. Starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe, it tells the story of Jessica, a New Yorker who starts a new life in London after a disastrous breakup, only to meet musician Fel…

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Why Rhys Darby thinks robots can’t do stand-up comedy 25:21

10d ago25:21

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When Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords, Our Flag Means Death) started to notice the way AI had sunk its teeth into Hollywood, he decided to speak up. In his new stand-up show, “The Legend Returns,” the New Zealand actor and comedian sets out to prove that robots could never do what he’s doing live on stage. Rhys joins Tom Power to tell us what’s …

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Jessica B. Hill’s childhood dream came true 23:44

10d ago23:44

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When Jessica B. Hill was a kid, she saw a play at the Stratford Festival that she found so inspirational she wrote the word “Stratford” on a piece of paper and put it on her ceiling. Now, she’s an award-winning actor and playwright who’s appearing in three plays at Stratford this season: “As You Like It,” “Sense and Sensibility” and “Dangerous Liai…

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BONUS: In Living Color (Season 2) | Carrey'd Away 43:32

11d ago43:32

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Hey kids, we're back at you with a brand spankin' new episode on the second season of the sketch comedy show "In Living Color" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network

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526: Behind the Scenes with the Artisans of F1® The Movie (Live at the Apple Store) 46:05

13d ago46:05

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We have another bonus episode of Soundtracking for you, recorded in front of an audience at Apple Regent Street (London). The subject of this genuinely fascinating conversation is all about the recent release of F1® The Movie, and features key members of the production team. Edith is joined by cinematographer Claudio Miranda, editor Stephen Mirrion…

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#49 - Fant4stic (2015) 1:13:23

13d ago1:13:23

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Every ten years we gotta get another Fantastic 4 movie, but before we look at Pedro Pascal's beautiful face on a big screen, we gotta look back at the ugly wig we put on a big screen in 2015. Yes, somehow Jess is a big defender of this film, and you're about to learn why. This week we're talking about Josh Trank's notorious Comic Book movie Fant4st…

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Zarna Garg treats comedy as a business, not an art form 24:50

13d ago24:50

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After 16 years as a stay-at-home mom, Zarna Garg felt like she needed to reinvent herself. She tried a few different business ventures (disposable toothbrushes, vegan chilli and matchmaking), but none of them stuck. Then she decided to give comedy a go and everything changed. Now, Zarna has released a new stand-up special, "Practical People Win,” w…

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Why Josh Homme wanted to perform inside the Paris Catacombs 18:48

13d ago18:48

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Last summer, Queens of the Stone Age became the first-ever band to perform inside the Catacombs of Paris, where the remains of six million people are kept. That performance was captured in a new concert film and live five-song EP, “Alive in the Catacombs.” Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme joins Tom Power to talk about the project, his li…

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Little Simz split with her producer. Now she’s unstoppable 25:09

14d ago25:09

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Little Simz is one of the most acclaimed rappers in the world right now. In 2022, she won the prestigious Mercury Prize for her album “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.” But after falling out with her longtime producer and collaborator, the British rapper started thinking maybe music wasn’t for her anymore. Little Simz joins Tom Power to tell us why …

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How Stratford’s Richard Manuel became a rock and roll legend 27:53

14d ago27:53

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In his new book, “Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band,” renowned music archivist and podcaster Stephen T. Lewis explores the life and legacy of Richard Manuel, one of Canada’s most talented and influential musicians. Stephen joins Tom Power to tell why he was so enthralled by the story of a self-taught music…

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Odds & Ends: Get Up Jake 18:33

15d ago18:33

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In our series Odds & Ends we dig into Band deep-cut, “Get Up Jake”. You’ll hear how a scrappy LA studio outtake grew into a live showstopper on Rock of Ages, and even survives as a raw hotel-room demo. We’ll break down its driving groove, Helm’s backbeat, Danko’s bouncing bass and that shout-along chorus and compare the lean, two-minute studio take…

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Nathan Fillion was a shy comic book kid. Now he stars in Superman 32:14

15d ago32:14

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When actor Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Castle, The Rookie) was growing up as a quiet comic book kid in Edmonton, he never imagined he would one day be up on the big screen with Superman. Now, he’s living out his childhood dream with his latest role as Guy Gardner — one of the characters known as Green Lantern — in the new “Superman” movie. Nathan join…

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Why PIQSIQ wrote a song about Mahaha, the Inuit tickling demon 17:55

15d ago17:55

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What if the bad guy in your nightmare didn’t chase you, but tried to tickle you to death? That’s just one of the Inuit legends reimagined by the Inuit throat singing duo PIQSIQ on their haunting new album, “Legends.” Sisters Tiffany Ayalik and Inuksuk Mackay of PIQSIQ join Tom Power to talk about the record and why they’re embracing Inuit tradition…

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Writer-Producer Patrick Massett talks Taking Risks, Tomb Raider, and Hanging with Val Kilmer | Ep 37 1:09:56

16d ago1:09:56

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Welcome to the Actors Guide to the End of the World Podcast, Episode 37! This week we have a very special guest, prolific screenwriter and producer, Patrick Massett! This episode is packed as Patrick walks the guys through his incredible career spanning decades, beginning with hitting it big co-writing Lara Croft: Tomb Raider w/ Angelina Jolie, the…

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Simple Plan was both loved and hated for being pop-punk 35:40

16d ago35:40

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For nearly three decades, Simple Plan has been one of the most successful bands to come out of Canada, selling more than 10 million albums worldwide. Now, a new documentary, “Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd” offers a look into the band's journey from playing basement shows in Montreal to achieving global stardom. Simple Plan’s Pierre Bouvier and…

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How Tarralik Duffy uses pop art to show her memories of Nunavut 16:49

16d ago16:49

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Jerry cans, bottles of soy sauce and canned meats — these are just some of the everyday objects portrayed in Tarralik Duffy’s exhibit, “Gasoline Rainbows.” Back in 2023, the multidisciplinary Inuk artist joined guest host Saroja Coelho to talk about finding beauty in everyday objects, the unexpected ways we remember home, and how her art connects h…

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525: James Gunn On The Music Of Superman 30:32

17d ago30:32

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Welcome James Gunn, writer and director of the latest iteration of Superman. Starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnehan, Nicholas Hoult and James's dog, it sees billionaire Lex Luther attempt to undermine our hero by turning public opinion against him. James is on cracking form, and is particularly passionate about his music, even writing a song fo…

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Steph Tolev wants to make farting less shameful for women 23:08

17d ago23:08

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Toronto-born comedian Steph Tolev has been described as "gross,” "dirty” and "painfully real.” She’s built an entire career on raunchy jokes about everything from bad dates to bathroom humour. Now, she’s releasing her first Netflix special, "Filth Queen.” Steph joins guest host Talia Schlanger to tell us how she developed her niche, why she had to …

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The forgotten history of classical music among the Labrador Inuit 28:09

17d ago28:09

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Deantha Edmunds is Canada’s first Inuk professional opera singer. Last year, she was appointed to the Order of Canada, and earlier this month, she was honoured at the Canada Day ceremony in Ottawa. In this conversation with Tom Power from 2024, Deantha talks about the forgotten classical music tradition of the Labrador Inuit, as well as her own jou…

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BONUS: High Strung (1992) | Carrey'd Away 41:15

17d ago41:15

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We're back at you with one of the strangest things we've covered so far (and that's saying something), from the mind of Kung Pow's Steve Oedekerk we have High Strung, a Bill Hicks style rant film where Jim Carrey plays the Grim Reaper. You think that sounds entertaining? Well you're wrong, its not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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How Emma Donoghue’s new musical stands up for immigrants then and now 25:22

20d ago25:22

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Award-winning Irish Canadian novelist, screenwriter and playwright Emma Donoghue (Room, The Wonder) is back with her first musical, “The Wind Coming Over The Sea.” It’s based on the true story of Henry and Jane Johnson, a young married couple who left Ireland in the 1840s in search of a better life in Canada. Emma joins Tom Power to talk about what…

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The dark side of writing a life-changing hit 21:48

20d ago21:48

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Twenty years ago, Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Powter wrote the song “Bad Day,” which quickly became one of the biggest hits of 2005. It earned him a Grammy nomination, sold millions of copies and launched his career as an artist. But when “Bad Day” got bigger than anyone could have ever imagined, Daniel’s mental health started to decline, lea…

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