In this episode, Liv and Kate talk about the greatest heist in Canadian history. From 2011 to 2012, shady actors in the maple syrup industry stole over $18.7 million worth of maple syrup from Quebec's iron-fisted maple syrup regulatory authority, the FPAQ. Join us as we discuss some of the controversies in Quebec's maple syrup industry, the triumphs and blunders of the conspirators, and the Canadian stereotypes that we just can't seem to shake off. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...
Mar 23, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Today on the podcast, Liv and Kate discuss one of Canada's most prolific and celebrated authors, Margaret Atwood. We talk about some of Atwood's favourite pre-occupations: dystopia, feminism and palm-reading. Join us as we consider Atwood's place in Canadian literature, and take a quick deep dive into Handmaid's Tale. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 09, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Today on the podcast we are joined by Emily Woosey, host of The Breakfast Book Club podcast. Together we dissect a work of Canadian fiction called Autopsy of a Boring Wife by Marie Renee Lavoie. Autopsy of a Boring Wife is the story of 48-year-old woman who suddenly learns her husband of 25 years is leaving her because she is "boring." Join us for a deep dive into this very funny Quebecois novel where we consider the themes of female friendship, regaining your independence, and what it means to ...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Today we are talking about pay equity in Canada. In this episode, we break down the distinctions between the wage gap, equal pay, and equal pay for equal work. Join us for a discussion about the barriers women face in obtaining equal pay for their work, how legislation addresses (or fails to address) pay inequity, and how we can all promote equal pay in Canada. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Today we’re talking to Julie Lumsden. Julie is a singer and actor from Manitoba, who has performed at the Shaw Festival, RMTC, and Rainbow Stage. Most recently, Julie performed in Messiah/Complex presented by Against the Grain Theatre in partnership with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Join us as we talk all things Messiah/Complex, how COVID is making the arts more accessible, and what’s next for arts in Canada. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...
Feb 16, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Today on the podcast we welcome Adeela Carter and Amoye Henry. This dynamic duo are the founders of Pitch Better. Their mission at Pitch Better is to bridge the gap between women-led start-ups and their means of acquiring investment capital and securing grants for their businesses. They are also conducting research to study investment and financing options for Black female founders in Canada. Since they launched their company in 2019, they have supported over 306 Canadian Businesses and they hav...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 16
Today we’re talking about the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, who is Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Join us as we talk about her upbringing in Alberta, her career in journalism and her swift rise in politics to become Canada’s minister of everything. Will she be Canada’s next prime minister? Just watch her. In this episode, we are joined by our favourite guest-host Craig Baird. Craig is a full-time podcast with three podcasts: Canadian History Ehx, Pucks and Cups, and from...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week on the podcast we interview Canadian actor Dalmar Abuzeid. Dalmar played Sebastian “Bash” Lacroix in Anne with an ‘E,’ for which he won an ACTRA and a Canadian Screen Award. He also played Danny Van Zandt in Degrassi: The Next Generation. Join us as we talk all things Anne, “teen culture,” Drake’s entourage, and what’s next for Dalmar. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 26, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week we’re giving you part 2 of our series on Céline Dion. In Part 2 we discuss how she rose to international fame and brought back the great Last Vegas residency. We also discuss some of her personal tragedies and triumphs during her 40-year-long career. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 19, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Today on the podcast we talk to Canadian actor, Dani Kind. You may know her from Workin’ Moms and/or Wynonna Earp. Join us as we talk about the Canadian film and tv industry, Jann Arden and Dr. Anne Carlson the Workin’ mom. Edited by Playlyst Studio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 10, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week we’re giving you part 1 of our series on iconic Quebecois songstress, Céline Dion. In Part 1 we discuss her early life and rise to stardom as a teen pop superstar in French language music. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 20, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this week's episode, we time travel to the Cold War to uncover how the RCMP helped catch a KGB agent posing as a Canadian. Join us as we learn about the wild adventures of Gordon Lonsdale and why stealing Canadians identities was a common Russian spy tactic. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 13, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today on the podcast we have Sami Jo Small, 3 time Olympic medalist for Canadian Women’s Hockey, and goaltender not only is she an elite Athlete she also incredibly smart she received a track and field scholarship to attend Stanford and graduated from Stanford with a degree in mechanical engineering. No that’s not all! She also has a brand new book The Role I Played: Canada’s Greatest Olympic Hockey Team. Unfortunately, due to COVID, she wasn’t able to do a book tour. But luckily you can still g...
Dec 06, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Trigger Warning: descriptions of stalking, sexual assault and physical violence. This is the second episode of our two part series on the fall of Jian Ghomeshi. In the first episode of our two part series on the fall of Jian Ghomeshi. Part one we focused on the allegations and investigations that ensued. Part two focuses on the trial and critics that arose about sexual assault law in Canada. Edited by Playlyst Studio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this week’s episode we talk about the matriarch of one of Canada’s most famous families. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of the extraordinary life of Margaret Trudeau. We talk about everything from her life at 24 Sussex Drive, her affair with Jack Nicholson and her one women show! Edited by Playlyst Studios Reason over passion quilt link to images: https://www.aci-iac.ca/art-books/joyce-wieland/key-works/reason-over-passion Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy ...
Nov 22, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Trigger Warning: descriptions of sexual assault, sexual harassment and physical violence. This week is the first episode of our two part series on the fall of Jian Ghomeshi. Part one focuses on the allegations and the investigations that followed them. Part two focuses on the trial and critics that arose about sexual assault law in Canada. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Nov 08, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week we discuss Canada’s first and only female Prime Minister, Kim Campbell. Join us as we consider her legacy as Justice Minister and question her ultimate responsibility for the Progressive Conservative’s historic defeat in the 1993 Federal Election. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 01, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Trigger Warning: descriptions of stalking, discussion of sexual assault and physical violence. This week we debunk myths about stalking trends in Canada. Join us as we talk through everything from how the Canadian legal system addresses stalking, to the problematic movie stalkers we were socialized to love. This episode was inspired by Julie Lalonde’s story. Her book, “Resilience is Futile: The Life and Death and Life of Julie Lalonde” is available at: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/...
Oct 25, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Join Liv and Kate as we discuss Canadian folk hero of sexiness, Pamela Anderson. We talk about her long career beginning with Baywatch to her entanglement with Julian Assagne. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 15, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week we discuss country pop icon, Shania. We dive in to everything from her humble beginning to the devastating betrayal that propelled her comeback. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 15, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Liv and Kate are turning their brunch chats into think tanks, talking through everything from abortion rights to Celine Dion. Join us each week as we reconsider what you thought you knew about Canadian politics, people, and phenomena. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 15, 2020•28 sec
On today’s episode we talk about one of our favourite Canadian shows, Schitt’s Creek. We discuss all things from the Canadian television industry to Moira Rose. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 15, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1
