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Canadian Politics is Boring

Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters

Hate politics but care about the big stuff? Join a new immigrant and a totally apathetic Canadian bumble through news, history and scandal.



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Mr. Dressup: The Magic Of Make-Believe
09-09-2023
Mr. Dressup: The Magic Of Make-Believe
Rhys has been hosting a podcast for AIFF, the Atlantic International Film Festival. Also Jesse is showing his short film there! So here is a little bonus content!We thought you'd get a kick out of this interview:On this episode we explore a film that the creators describe as a ‘warm hug’. This heartfelt documentary celebrates the life and work of Ernie Coombs, the iconic Canadian children’s television personality who encouraged generations of kids to be their best selves. The children's entertainer who created and starred in the long-running Canadian television series Mr. Dressup, documenting his career and its impact on Canadian culture and entertainment.We interviewed the movie's producer, Mark Bishop.Mark Bishop is co-founder and executive producer at Canada's leading production company, marblemedia. Over the last 20 years Mark, and his business partner Matthew Hornburg, have diversified marblemedia’s content slate into becoming one of the country's leading and most highly respected independent production, distribution, and digital media companies. In addition to their impressive slate of scripted and unscripted programming, marblemedia also runs its own successful YouTube channel, marbleKids, and owns Distribution360, a global distributor overseeing a robust catalogue of premium television content from around the world.The 2023 Atlantic International Film Festival is just around the corner, and with it comes a new line-up of films across a fresh collection of streams. This podcast showcases the voices of filmmakers whose work will feature in the 2023 program, going deep behind the vision and motivation for each film.Find out More:https://atlanticfilmfestival.ca/Produced by Podstarterhttps://www.podstarter.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NOT HERE -Why American Democracy Is Eroding and How Canada Can Protect Itself
10-08-2023
NOT HERE -Why American Democracy Is Eroding and How Canada Can Protect Itself
Dr Rob Goodman joins us to discuss his new book: NOT HERE Why American Democracy Is Eroding and How Canada Can Protect Itself. Rob is a political theorist in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at TMU. Before beginning his doctoral studies, Dr. Goodman worked as speechwriter for US House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Senator Chris Dodd. You can buy his book here:https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/not-here-why-american-democracy/9781668012437-item.htmlhttps://www.amazon.ca/Not-Here-American-Democracy-Eroding/dp/166801243XBecome a Patron and get access to all our premium content.https://www.patreon.com/canadianpoliticsisboringLeave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboringSocials: twitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/aboutInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZCPIB Podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CPIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsiaboring@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.