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Bruce, Rhys and Corey Mace talk the week in sports and interview influential sports figures. For a fearless take on the pious, pathetic and the powerful in the world of culture, politics and sports.

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Not The Public Podcast - Episode 27

Two months late and two weddings completed, the show returns - and just in time for NFL season! The Dowbboy and Rhys talk Colin Kaepernick, the Tony Romo/Teddy Bridgewater incidents, their favorite teams this season, and the team they think is overrated.

Sep 08, 2016•28 hr 30 min

Not The Public Podcast - Episode 26

After a lengthy hiatus, the podcast returns in force! The Dowbboy and Rhys recap the flurry of moves in the first days of NBA free agency - most notably Kevin Durant's move to Golden State, the return of the CFL, and what's gone down over the Atlantic during the Euros.

Jul 07, 2016•28 min

Sound and Groove - It'll Be Forever Royal, Part II

Whether it be kings, queens, dukes, duchesses, kingdoms/empires- anything feudal, absolutist and/or medieval; all of it fits the criteria. Could just be the allusion or metaphor the song is built upon or the actual subject matter of the lyrics. This is the 2nd of 2 episodes that collect some of my favourites from a variety of artists. Yep, it was only a matter of time before I got onto the monarchy what with all this hoopla over Prince's death. Track Listing: Intro- "It's Gonna Be Lonely" by Pri...

Jun 29, 2016•46 min

Not The Public Podcast — Jackson Doughart

On Not The Public Podcast we’re joined by Jackson Doughart, editor of The Prince Arthur Herald, and ask him Is Conservatism dead? Both the Liberals and Conservatives have just wrapped up their first national conventions since the election of Justin Trudeau as prime minister. How is he doing since deposing Steven Harper? What is the state of conservatism since their fall to there Liberals?

May 30, 2016•27 min

Sound and Groove - It'll Be Forever Royal, Part I

Whether it be kings, queens, dukes, duchesses, kingdoms/empires - if it's feudal, absolutist and/or medieval, it fits the criteria. Could just be the allusion or metaphor the song is built upon or the actual subject matter of the lyrics. This is the first of two episodes that collect some of my favourites from a variety of artists. Yep, it was only a matter of time before I got onto the monarchy what with all this hoopla over the death of the great Prince. Track Listing: Intro- "Controversy" by ...

May 18, 2016•46 min

Not The Public Podcast - Alex Shprintsen

This week is a special Usual Suspects-themed episode of NPP. The Dowbboy is joined by veteran CBC producer and reporter, Alex Shprintsen, one of Canada's leading experts on Russia. Shprintsen speaks about the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, his aggression in Crimea and Ukraine, how he rose to power, and the situation among the people in the country where Shprintsen was born and brought up..

May 10, 2016•32 min

Not The Public Podcast - Episode 24

The Dowbboy and Rhys return to war it out. One week, two drafts. The NFL Draft was #mustwatch material as usual, but was the NHL Draft Lottery #mustwatch material, as well? Not so much. Lastly, the boys wonder whether the Raptors have what it takes to win championships.

May 05, 2016•32 min

Not The Public Podcast — Howard Bernstein

Whether it’s reporters complaining about how they were “handled” by presidential candidates’ staff or the tone of remarks from people in the news, it’s become the ra of the reporter-as-story in today’s media. In the traditional model, the naming of a story was like the making of law and sausage — not something that was talked about. How have journalists changed their attitude to their job? Is it about being bigger than the story? Are reporters being drawn from too small a demographic? This week’...

Apr 19, 2016

Not The Public Podcast — Hakeem Dowadu

'Mean' Hakeem Dowadu is one of the finest mixed martial artists in Canada. A featherweight in the World Series of Fighting, one of the top three promotions in North America, Dowadu is one win away from earning a shot at the title. After that? He wants to hop up, win the lightweight belt, and the on to the UFC with the big boys.

Apr 12, 2016

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