The songs animals sing tell us something about our own loneliness. In Southeast Asia, people capture wild songbirds to be caged and forced to sing only for humans and for decades, whales were hunted and killed for their oil and meat. But the songs of animals are not meant for us to hear alone. They are sung in order for animals to connect to each other and it’s up to us to decide whether we are ready to hear the song of the lonely.
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John Zada, Part 2
In this part two of Les’ intriguing chat with author and journalist John Zada, fresh after the release of his book In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond about his search for Bigfoot in Indigenous communities. Les and John go deeper into existence – not of Bigfoot but of humans. They cover truth or bullshit and the decline of the western civilization as well as being blissfully ignorant.
Jann Arden & Rose Cousins
This week, Steve and Diana chat with none other than Canadian singer-songwriter/podcaster/author/activist/host/TV star/national gem, Jann Arden! Jann then shines the spotlight on fellow singer-songwriter, Rose Cousins.
Rejecting Linkin Park
In the year 2000, Linkin Park released its debut album Hybrid Theory, which would become the highest-selling debut album of the 21st century. But pre-platinum records, Porsches and private jets, Linkin Park was called Xero, and they were rejected by 44 music labels. Join us this week as we tell the band’s incredible story – from Xero to 70 million records sold.
Bot Buddies: Is A.I. The Perfect Companion?
Artificial Intelligence is said to be as important in the 21st century as electricity and steam power in earlier centuries. Could we use AI to solve loneliness?
Tareq Hadhad & Houssam Alloum
This week, Diana and Steve chat with a brand new Canadian citizen, who is also a motivational speaker, author and the CEO/founder of Peace by Chocolate, Tareq Hadhad! Tareq then introduces us to another new Canadian, Syrian artist Houssam Alloum.
Fame: It’s Lonely At The Top
Celebrities serve a purpose in the lives of the rest of us, the unknowns. We sometimes glorify their successes and we, at times, glorify their failures. They’re not just like us. What celebrities prove to us is that even fame, and the adoration of millions, is no guarantee that we aren’t alone.
Ron James & Dr. Shelley Boyd
This week Steve and Diana chat with Canadian comedy legend, Ron James! Ron then introduces us to his friend – scientist, ophthalmologist and entrepreneur Dr. Shelley Boyd.
Rejecting Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox is best-known for playing Sophia Burset on the Netflix series Orange Is The New Black. But before landing the role of a lifetime, Cox struggled to book auditions. At 40 years old, she found herself in housing court for the second time, on the precipice of homelessness. Join us this week as we tell Cox’s trailblazing story. From being rejected by 496 agents, to becoming the first Transgender person in history nominated for a primetime acting Emmy.
Les Stroud & Angie Nussey
This week, Steve and Diana chat with the original ‘Survivorman,’ Les Stroud! Les then introduces us to singer-songwriter Angie Nussey, who has not only recorded with Les, but nature also inspired her love of music.