Best Steven Macdonald Podcasts (2025)

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Keys of Fatherhood | Father's Day Service

9d ago

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Gather the whole family and join as we celebrate Fathers Day with worship, community, prayer, and a message from our special guest speaker, Pastor John Burns!See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are." 1 John 3:1By Calvary Church

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RE-RELEASE Rugby Ref Ben O'Keefe on Abuse from Crusaders Fans following Chiefs 2023 Win 1:44:02

12h ago1:44:02

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Dr. Ben O'Keeffe is one of the best rugby referees in the world—and he's also a fully qualified doctor, specializing in ophthalmology. This episode first dropped in 2023, shortly after Ben made headlines for the intense backlash (including death threats) he received after officiating the Super Rugby Final between the Crusaders and the Chiefs. Since…

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517: Cecile Tournesac, Alfie Godfrey & Max Aruj On the Music Of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (CONTAINS SPOILERS) 48:11

6h ago48:11

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It's bonus time once more for you on here Soundtracking, as music supervisor / producer / editor Cecile Tournesac & composers Alfie Godfrey and Max Aruj join us to discuss their formidable contribution to Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. We've spoken to director Christopher McQuarrie on the podcast, who couldn't have been more complimentary…

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Episode 320 - Zaddies of One Chicago 2:26:40

14h ago2:26:40

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In honor of Father’s Day this past weekend, we decided to do something fun for our first episode of hiatus - One Chicago Zaddies. We’re joined by our friend Christine (whose idea this episode was) to break it all down, including what makes a Zaddy, which characters we think are Zaddies, and all things fatherhood on One Chicago! We also recap Gina a…

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For Tantoo Cardinal, there’s no turning back 24:44

15h ago24:44

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For more than five decades, Canadian acting legend Tantoo Cardinal (Dances with Wolves, Killers of the Flower Moon) has worked tirelessly to bring nuanced Indigenous stories to the stage and screen — and she says there’s no turning back. The renowned actor was recently honoured with the Equity in Entertainment Award at The Hollywood Reporter's Wome…

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This driving school sitcom is a celebration of Black culture in Nova Scotia 16:09

15h ago16:09

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Steve Lawrence and Alexandra MacLean are the stars and co-creators of the Bell Fibe series “0-60 Driving Academy.” They speak to guest host Talia Schlanger about creating a show based on Steve’s real-life experiences running a driving school, and why they wanted to see a Black Nova Scotian family on the screen.…

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Domee Shi on Elio, aliens and one-dimensional moms 19:03

1d ago19:03

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The Oscar-winning Canadian animator and director Domee Shi (Bao, Turning Red) is back with a new Disney-Pixar movie, “Elio.” It’s about an 11-year-old who’s obsessed with getting abducted by aliens. Domee joins guest host Talia Schlanger to share how her own childhood inspired aspects of the film, why the theme of alien abduction is a great way to …

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Playwright Tim Crouch doesn’t want his actors to hear this podcast 24:16

1d ago24:16

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There's a reason why the British theatre maker Tim Crouch doesn't want his actors to hear this podcast — it’s because they’re not supposed to know anything about their role until an hour before the show. This year, Tim’s award-winning play “An Oak Tree” turns 20. It’s one of the strangest and most influential theatre experiments in history, and it’…

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Struck by 110,000 Volts: Troy Hall’s Journey back From The Dead 1:31:08

2d ago1:31:08

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In 2011, 22 year old Troy Hall was young, fit, and working hard to turn his life around after years of addiction and violence. Then, on a rainy day in Tauranga, everything changed: A freak accident involving overhead power lines left him clinically dead, twice. What followed was months in hospital, countless surgeries, extreme burns, the loss of bo…

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Joshua Jackson had to make a tricky transition before Dawson’s Creek 21:47

2d ago21:47

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Joshua Jackson rose to fame more than 20 years ago as a teen heartthrob on the show “Dawson’s Creek.” But his latest role relies solely on the power of his voice. The Vancouver-born actor joins guest host Gill Deacon to talk about narrating the suspenseful Canadian audio series “Oracle 3: Murder at the Grandview,” embracing his Canadian roots, and …

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Endless Cookie is a psychedelic family portrait of two half-brothers 22:51

2d ago22:51

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Imagine taking your favourite family memories and spinning them into a full-length movie. That’s exactly what the Toronto filmmaker Seth Scriver has done with the animated documentary “Endless Cookie,” which he created over nine years with his half-brother Peter. Though Seth and Peter lead radically different lives (they’re separated by age, cultur…

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Owen Wilson’s childhood was a real-life buddy comedy 22:27

4d ago22:27

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Owen Wilson has played a misfit, a cowboy, a robber, a male model and now he can add pro golfer to that list. In the new sports comedy series “Stick,” Owen plays Pryce Cahill, an ex-pro golfer with a dark past who ends up coaching a troubled teen prodigy. Owen joins guest host Gill Deacon to talk about the show, how his carefree nature seeps into h…

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Comedian Malik Elassal on why it's important to make fun of everything 21:44

4d ago21:44

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The Calgary-born comedian Malik Elassal has already been getting noticed on the stand-up circuit, but with a starring role on the new FX and Disney+ series “Adults,” a lot more people are going to start hearing about him. Malik sits down with Tom Power in our studio to talk about the show, his journey in stand-up, and why he says you can talk about…

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516: Neil Forsyth On The Music Of The Gold 45:58

4d ago45:58

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Our latest episode of Soundracking is with Neil Forsyth, writer of the hit BBC show The Gold - both seasons of which are now available to watch in full on the BBC iPlayer. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Dominic Cooper, Charlotte Spencer, Sean Harris, Jack Lowden and Tom Cullen and is a dramatisation of events around the Brink's-Mat robbery in 1983.…

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Adam Duritz wrote a song about wanting to be famous — and it came true 47:47

5d ago47:47

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In 1993, Counting Crows’ debut album, "August and Everything After,” went multi-platinum, selling more than seven million copies in the U.S. alone. Lead singer Adam Duritz joins Tom Power for a wide-ranging conversation about “Mr. Jones” (the song that started it all), how there’s no going back after becoming famous, and what it was like playing hi…

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Dillon Boucher: Breakers Glory, Steven Adams & The 2002 World Champs Miracle 1:58:12

6d ago1:58:12

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Dillon Boucher is one of New Zealand’s most decorated basketballers. In this wide-ranging conversation he opens up about everything: from being cut from the Olympic team and his relationship with Steven Adams, to his championship runs with the Breakers and being labelled a thug for how he played. He also shares personal struggles around imposter sy…

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515: John Maclean & Jack Lowdon Talk Tornado (Live Everyman Soundtracking Film Club - CONTAINS SPOILERS) 46:42

7d ago46:42

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are writer-director John Maclean and actor Jack Lowden - who joined me for our film club in partnership with Everyman following a screening of John's new film, Tornado. Starring Jack, Japanese actor Koki, Tim Roth and Takehiro Hira, it tells the story of Tornado - who vows to seek vengeance when her father's puppe…

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RE-RELEASE Ryan Fox: The Untold Truth About Life on the PGA Tour 1:27:17

7d ago1:27:17

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This podcast with Ryan Fox originally came out in February 2023. I thought I’d re-share the episode in case you missed it when it first came out two years, because Ryan is playing the best golf of his career in 2025. In this conversation, recorded during his Christmas holiday in New Zealand, we talk about loads of stuff: + What it feels like to win…

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What made Graham Greene an icon? Talent, discipline and luck 33:09

7d ago33:09

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Canadian icon Graham Greene (Dances With Wolves, The Green Mile, Wind River) is one of the most recognizable Indigenous actors in North America. Recently, he was honoured with a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award from the Governor General's Awards, which recognizes his prolific career on stage and screen. In this career-spanning interview, Graham …

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How Boxcutter celebrates Toronto, hip-hop and young artists 17:15

8d ago17:15

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Reza Dahya helped shape the sound of Toronto hip-hop as the host of “OTA Live” on the iconic Canadian radio station FLOW 93.5. Now, he’s released his debut film, “Boxcutter,” which is a love letter to Toronto and all the young artists who are trying to find their place. Reza joins guest host Gill Deacon to talk about the movie and how it pays tribu…

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What if Macbeth was set in the world of biker gangs? 36:39

9d ago36:39

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Acclaimed Canadian theatre maker Robert Lepage is back at the Stratford Festival with a new take on Shakespeare's “Macbeth.” This new production tells the same classic story of greed, betrayal and murder, but it’s set during the brutal Quebec biker wars of the ‘90s. Robert joins Tom Power to talk about putting a new spin on this Shakespearean trage…

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Why Robert Adam won’t be singing their queer country music in the U.S. 14:54

9d ago14:54

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Country artist Robert Adam is Calgary's self-proclaimed “Dream Angel Cowboy.” But they say celebrating queer identity isn’t always easy in their home province of Alberta or in Nashville, where they made their upcoming full-length album, “Governed by the Seasons.” Robert joins guest host Gill Deacon to talk about finding their musical community, mak…

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Cam Webster: From Olympic Heartbreak to Americas Cup Success 1:43:51

9d ago1:43:51

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Cam Webster was part of the Team NZ crew who won the Americas Cup in Barcelona in 2024. What made this moment of sporting success even more significant for Cam was the journey he took to get there. Before joining Team NZ, Cam spent 15 years dedicating his life to rowing. He even endured the devastation of missing out on the Olympics, twice, and wat…

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Alessia Cara is an introvert in an extrovert’s industry 25:09

10d ago25:09

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Alessia Cara has a unique talent for capturing the inner life of someone growing up in the digital age as they deal with love, acceptance and rejection. On the Grammy-winning Canadian singer-songwriter’s fourth and latest album, “Love & Hyperbole,” she opens up about her feelings of being an introvert in an extrovert’s industry. Earlier this year, …

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What made Oscar Peterson so exceptional 27:39

10d ago27:39

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Robi Botos is a Juno-winning Canadian jazz pianist who was hugely influenced by the late Oscar Peterson — one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. He opened for Oscar in Switzerland and he even gave Oscar’s daughter piano lessons. In celebration of the Canadian jazz legend’s centenary (he would have turned 100 on Aug. 15), Robi sits down with…

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Teddy Swims was terrified to shift away from covers 36:19

11d ago36:19

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Teddy Swims first won over the internet with his viral YouTube covers of hits like “You're Still The One” by Shania Twain and “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Raitt. But his success performing covers left him questioning whether he’d ever be capable of writing original songs that were just as good. Now, Teddy is one of the biggest artists in th…

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Alicia Moffet's pop career had a few false starts 13:10

11d ago13:10

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Alicia Moffet grew up being told she was going to be the next big thing. She was 12 when her covers started going viral on YouTube, 14 when she won the Canadian singing competition show “The Next Star,” and 16 when she placed second on another singing competition show, “La Voix.” But during that time, Alicia learned that if you’re not prepared for …

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514: Twin Peaks Special With Music Editor Lori Eschler & Longtime David Lynch Collaborator Dean Hurley 48:47

11d ago48:47

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We are taking a deep dive into the world of Twin Peaks today with music editor Lori Eschler - who worked on the original series - and longtime David Lynch collaborator Dean Hurley, who did all kinds of work with him on numerous projects. It's an illuminating chat, shedding bright light on David's process and reminding us all what a seminal show it …

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Hannah Moscovitch is trying to unredact her life 30:54

12d ago30:54

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Hannah Moscovitch is a Governor General’s Award-winning Canadian playwright whose work often takes a sharp and uncompromising look at the internal lives of women. Her play “Red Like Fruit,” tells the story of Lauren, a journalist covering a high profile domestic violence case who starts to reexamine her own past experiences with men. Hannah tells T…

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How writing about love is similar to writing about murder 21:19

12d ago21:19

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Bestselling romance writer Uzma Jalaluddin is switching gears. Her new novel, “Detective Aunty,” is a murder mystery, set in a fictional neighbourhood in Scarborough, Ont. Uzma joins Tom Power to talk about the overlap between writing a romance and a “cozy” murder mystery, how writing about love is similar to writing about murder, and why she alway…

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Honey Hireme‑Smiler: Rugby Icon on Juggling Life, Love & Cancer Care 1:37:16

12d ago1:37:16

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Honey Hireme-Smiler is one of the greatest rugby players New Zealand has ever produced, across both league and union. But Honey Hireme-Smiler is so much more than just a sporting legend. She’s a mum, a trailblazer, a role-model, a commentator, a mentor, and an unapologetic force for good. This is a small part of the Honey Hireme-Smiler story: +Stor…

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Discovering Spiritual Gifts | The Heart of Discipleship Series

13d ago

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"The Heart of Discipleship A Journey of Spiritual Growth"is a new 8 week message series where well explore what it means to be a disciple of Christ. InMatthew 28:18-20, Jesus calls us to"go and make disciples of all nations..." not as a burden, but as an invitation to grow. Discipleship is a journey, one step at a time. Salvation is just the beginn…

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Cynthia Erivo says her new album makes her feel “totally naked” 35:45

15d ago35:45

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Cynthia Erivo discusses her vulnerable new record “I Forgive You”, and all the big musical theatre roles that built her career. From her childhood obsession with Brandy to her performance as Elphaba in the movie musical Wicked, Erivo talks to Tom Power about her life as a singer, and all the surprises she encountered along the way.…

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Katie Tupper says that songwriting helped her settle into her identity 11:07

15d ago11:07

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Hailing from Saskatoon, Katie Tupper didn’t have a big queer community to help her find herself. Now, she’s embracing her bisexuality, and singing soulful songs about the kinds of love she always wanted. Katie Tupper sits down to talk to Tom Power about bi erasure, and how fans are responding to her music.…

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“It becomes more personal as you go along” — Wes Anderson on creating films about family 25:09

16d ago25:09

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The Phoenician Scheme is Wes Anderson’s latest feature film. And if you are a fan of deadpan screw ball humour, meticulously shot and edited behind a colour pallet of muted earth tones, you will not be disappointed. But for his thirteenth feature film, Wes is leaning a little more into action and even violence to tell his new father daughter comedy…

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Christopher Stowell on the future of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet 27:42

16d ago27:42

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Christopher Stowell is the new artistic director of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet – Canada's oldest ballet company and the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America. He’ll speak with Tom about why ballet is his “family business,” his career as a principal dancer and ballet leader, and what the future holds for the Royal Winnipeg Ba…

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NZ Mountain bike Legend - Brook Macdonald on Overcoming Paralysis & Becoming a Millionaire by 30 1:31:31

16d ago1:31:31

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Brook Macdonald on the Crash That Changed His Life, Racing Again & Resilience In this episode, legendary Kiwi downhill mountain biker Brook Macdonald (aka The Bulldog) opens up like never before. He talks about: 🏆 Becoming a professional athlete and millionaire by age 30 💥 The horrific 2019 crash that broke his back at World Champs 🧠 The mental and…

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Suddenly struck by pain, Gabrielle Drolet learned to write and draw again 23:39

17d ago23:39

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A few years ago, the cartoonist and writer Gabrielle Drolet developed a condition that made her unable to use her hands. It kept getting worse over time, and as Gabrielle searched for a diagnosis, she also had to find new ways to make art. Her new memoir “Look Ma, No Hands” is the story of an artist coming to terms with disability, adapting to the …

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Savannah Ré bet on herself, and it led to a creative breakthrough 23:09

17d ago23:09

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Whenever life got tough, Savannah Ré’s mom always used to quote a specific, motivational verse from the bible. Those words have now inspired Savannah’s new album, “Formed.” She tells Tom Power about the creative turn she’s taken on her new record, and the risks and rewards that come with going independent. Fill out our listener survey here. We appr…

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Rebellious and reflective, Billy Idol looks back on a life in music 34:08

18d ago34:08

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Turning 70 this year, legendary punk-rocker turned MTV Icon Billy Idol is back with his ninth studio album. “Dream Into It” reflects his life and career, with songs documenting his early days, his massive breakthrough, his drug addiction, and finally his rebirth. He tells Tom Power about why he’s looking back now. Fill out our listener survey here.…

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Dawn Macdonald on the mess and beauty of growing up in the Canadian North 18:39

18d ago18:39

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Dawn Macdonald is a poet based in Whitehorse, Yukon whose 2024 debut poetry collection “Northerny” takes an honest, raw and unsentimental look at growing up and living in Canada’s North. Now, “Northerny” is the winner of this year’s Griffin Poetry Prize, Canadian First Book Prize. Dawn tells Tom Power about growing up off the grid without running w…

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513: Tom Basden & Tim Key On The Ballad Of Wallis Island 44:42

18d ago44:42

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Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Basden and Tim Key, writers and co-stars of The Ballad Of Wallis Island. Also starring Carey Mulligan, it tells the story of ex-lovers and former bandmates, who reunite for a private gig at the island home of an eccentric millionaire.By Edith Bowman

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Losing her voice taught Melanie Fiona to speak up for herself 21:43

19d ago21:43

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After over a decade away from the spotlight, Canadian singer Melanie Fiona is back with an EP. “Say Yes” is her first record since she won two Grammys in 2012. She tells guest host Talia Schlanger how her intense burnout led to her spiritual awakening, and why she’s saying yes to singing again.

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The wrestling saga at the heart of The Halluci Nation’s new EP 20:28

19d ago20:28

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When Bear Witness and Tim “2oolman” Hill of The Halluci Nation watched wrestling as kids, they had to look past stereotypes and tropes to find Indigenous heroes in the ring. Now, their new EP “Path of The Baby Face” uses wrestling to tell a more empowering story. The music duo tell guest host Talia Schlanger about their collaboration with wrestling…

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K’Lee: From Pop Star to Survivor – Abuse, Trauma & Resilience 2:33:49

19d ago2:33:49

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In this raw and powerful episode, K’Lee opens up like never before. From becoming a pop star at 14 to surviving an abusive relationship and being held at gunpoint, K’Lee’s story is one of strength, resilience, and redemption. She shares the truth behind early fame, the music industry’s dark side, her battle with postpartum depression, and nearly lo…

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Spirit Empowered Living | The Heart of Discipleship Series

20d ago

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"The Heart of Discipleship A Journey of Spiritual Growth"is a new 8 week message series where well explore what it means to be a disciple of Christ. InMatthew 28:18-20, Jesus calls us to"go and make disciples of all nations..." not as a burden, but as an invitation to grow. Discipleship is a journey, one step at a time. Salvation is just the beginn…

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BONUS: Marina Squerciati at ATX TV Festival 15:30

21d ago15:30

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Happy ATX Festival! Gina got the chance to talk with Chicago PD’s Marina Squerciati while in Austin. They discuss the Burzek wedding, what’s next for married Burzek, Kim’s family, what Marina is watching and so much more. As always, we want to hear what you think; make sure you are following us on Twitter (@meetusatmollys), or email us at meetusatm…

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BONUS: Steven Weber at ATX TV Festival 14:20

21d ago14:20

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Happy ATX Festival! Gina got the chance to talk with Chicago Med’s Steven Weber while in Austin. They discuss Archer’s character development, that cliffhanger from the Med finale, what Steven is watching and so much more. As always, we want to hear what you think; make sure you are following us on Twitter (@meetusatmollys), or email us at meetusatm…

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