Netflix is the de facto name in streaming. A $230B tech giant that’s dominated 190 countries, the Emmys and the Academy Awards. But back when Netflix was just a startup, it was rejected by Silicon Valley CEOs, Harvard alumni, investors and, notoriously, Blockbuster. Join us this week as we tell the founders’ incredible story – from David to Goliath.
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Allana Harkin & Lesley Hampton
This week, Steve and Diana talk to correspondent and producer for ‘Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,’ Allana Harkin. Allanna then shines the spotlight on Indigenous fashion designer and model, Lesley Hampton
Dan Mangan & Veda Hille
This week, Steve and Diana chat with Diana’s favourite Canadian musician (Sorry Jim Cuddy, but you haven’t yet returned her calls), Dan Mangan. Dan then introduces us to the Vancouver-based powerhouse musician, composer and his neighbour – Veda Hille.
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi & Griffin Cork
This week, Steve and Diana chat with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, who was awarded the ‘World Mayor Prize’ in 2014. Mayor Nenshi then introduces us to Calgary actor, podcaster, producer and filmmaker, Griffin Cork.
Annie Murphy & Antoine Yared
This week, Steve and Diana chat with Emmy award-winning actor, Annie Murphy! Then Annie introduces us to her best friend and incredibly talented Shakespearean actor, Antoine Yared.
Colin Mochrie, Deb McGrath & Kinley Mochrie
This week, Steve and Diana chat with Canadian improv legend and nicest human alive, Colin Mochrie. Colin then shares the spotlight with his incredibly talented wife, Deb McGrath, who chats why she chose to step back from her career to raise Kinley Mochrie – who just happens to be our third guest!
Rejecting Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner is a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, known for leading what’s been called the Greatest Show on Turf. But before being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Warner was cut from an NFL team and ended up stocking shelves at a local grocery store. Join us this week as we tell Warner’s inspiring story. From bags…to riches.
Bruce McCulloch & Folk Lordz
This week, Steve and Diana chat with Canadian sketch comedy royalty, Bruce Mcculloch of Kids in the Hall. Then Bruce shines his spotlight on improv duo, Folk Lordz.
Silken Laumann & Arissa Roy
This week, Steve and Diana chat with none other than Olympic legend, Silken Laumann. Silken then shares the spotlight with 15-year-old youth activist, Arissa Roy.
Rejecting Sandra Oh
Sandra Oh is a Golden Globe-winning actress known for playing Dr. Cristina Yang on Grey’s Anatomy and Eve Polastri on the hit drama, Killing Eve. But before receiving 12 Emmy nominations, Oh spent a full decade as a day player. She was rejected for major film roles, told there was no room at the top for Asian actors in Hollywood. Join us this week as we tell Oh’s incredible story. From humble beginnings in Ottawa, Ontario, to landing the lead role of a lifetime at 47.