Not too long ago, seeing a Canadian play in a top flight professional sporting event left fans feeling one of two ways: Either, the Canadian would feel like a token participant just happy to be there or on some rare occasions, there’d be the Steve Nash or Joey Votto excelling […]
The drudgery of Zoom calls is enough for us to pine to be with our friends again, face-to-face. While that’s not yet possible, there is an alternative to the boring weekly video call catch-ups. In this episode, Coby Zucker tells you why you should be gaming. Chatting with non-gamers, Twitch […]
Ever wonder how musicians create harmonies? In our final episode of the season, producer Adrian Bueno explores how musicians from different communities produce harmonies, and how it allows them to find harmony within their lives. Host: Grace BrisonExecutive Producer: Emily MorantzAssociate Producer: Manuela VegaArtwork by Ben ShelleyTheme music composed by John PowersCourse instructor: Amanda Cupido
Zoe Robinson realized she was not in the right body at the age of 55. From there, she began a gender journey that opened her mind and changed her life. In this episode, producer and Same Difference host Gracie Brison introduces us to Zoe and sheds light on one trans […]
Cannabis, marijuana, doobie, devil’s lettuce. In this episode, producer Bela Lopes dives into the history of weed prohibition and racist policies affecting stoners of colour from the 1930s to modern day. Host: Grace BrisonExecutive Producer: Emily MorantzAssociate Producer: Manuela VegaArtwork by Ben ShelleyTheme music composed by John PowersCourse instructor: Amanda Cupido
What does Hakka mean to you? That’s the question that Erin Navarro tries to discover when she spent the day cooking with her Hakka mother, Christine. What if we could hop in and look at how Erin’s cooking goe- Oh wait, you COULD do that! Sit back and enjoy an […]
The love of hockey starts with Paul Kariya and Team Canada, but the game’s culture reveals racism, bullying and exclusion. As an Asian Canadian hoping to start a career in hockey media, producer Daniel Centeno navigates the highs and lows of the sport, speaking to individuals about their experiences with […]
The future of feminism is here. In this episode, producer Leen Blaibleh takes us through the compelling stories and experiences of four minority women who are redefining the movement daily. Host: Grace BrisonExecutive Producer: Emily MorantzAssociate Producer: Manuela VegaArtwork by Ben ShelleyTheme music composed by John PowersCourse instructor: Amanda Cupido
The Parkdale area of Toronto is all about community. But what happened to that community when it got rocked by an influx of vegans determined to spread their message and make money? Producer Jasmine Rach and Vegandale owner Hellenic Vincent De Paul have a heated conversation about inclusion and race […]
