
Send us Fan Mail A severed arm on a Florida dock, a 1950s game show built on lies, a Civil War–era courtroom straining under fear, and a band that still sounds alive in the studio - our latest conversation tackles a common theme: what honesty costs and why it still matters. We jump from sun-baked noir vibe of Bad Monkey to Robert Redford’s Quiz Show and The Conspirator, connecting the dots between satire, image, justice, and the quiet ways power shapes a narrative. Along the way, we dig...
Nov 20, 2025
14 min

Send us Fan Mail A plane held together by rope, bamboo, shouldn’t fly—yet five men bet their lives that it would. We share the true story of RCAF pilot Rudy Mendizabel and a small Allied crew who scavenged two wrecked Lockheeds on a bombed-out Java airfield and built one improbable lifeline. With a cratered runway, engines shaking, and surrender orders closing in, they chose risk over captivity and aimed for the open sea… On Remembrance Day, this story becomes more than an adventure; it...
Nov 14, 2025
8 min

Send us Fan Mail Canada consistently ranks near the bottom of global innovation indexes — despite world-class education, research, and talent. In Addressing Canada’s Innovation Paradox, I explore the reasons why. Drawing on insights from the Conference Board of Canada, Jim Balsillie, and the Council of Canadian Innovators, this episode exposes the roots of our productivity challenge: an outdated Industrial Mindset, indirect funding models, and a failure to own and scale our intellectual prope...
Nov 6, 2025
18 min

Send us Fan Mail What if your doctor knew everything about you—not just your medical history, but your genetics, lifestyle, environment, and social circumstances? Abbas Zavar, a physician and digital health leader with over 20 years of experience, believes this comprehensive approach is the key to fixing Canada's broken healthcare system. Our conversation dives deep into the crisis facing Canadian healthcare: overcrowded emergency rooms, months-long wait times, physician shortages, and a sys...
Aug 19, 2025
44 min

Send us Fan Mail Canada's healthcare system, once the crown jewel of our national identity, now faces an unprecedented crisis. Emergency rooms overflow with patients waiting hours for care, while millions struggle to find a family doctor. The healthcare professionals we depend on are burning out at alarming rates, caught in a system that seems increasingly unable to meet the complex needs of Canadians. But what if we're looking at the problem all wrong? What if the solution isn't just about ...
Jul 30, 2025
2 min

Send us Fan Mail This week on #ForWhatitsWorthwithBlakeMelnick, Part 2 of #MakingSenseofitAll #AnneApplebaum and her essay #HistorywillJudgetheComplicit, explores the moral complexities of political complicity in times of crisis, examining individuals’ rationalizations for inaction. Through historical examples, we reflect on the quiet compromises made by leaders and their resulting implications for democracy and society. • The dangers of collaboration with immoral leadership • Hi...
Feb 14, 2025
45 min

Send us Fan Mail What drives individuals to align with or resist oppressive regimes? #AnneApplebaum's compelling essay originally published in the #Atlantic in 2020 #HistoryWillJudgetheComplicit, digs into the complex motivations that underpin political behaviours, through the telling of stories from real people and real experiences. Through her writing we can begin to understand #DonaldTrump and untangle the enigma of Republican responses to his presidency. Applebaum's essay delves into the...
Feb 10, 2025
46 min

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an enlightening conversation with Edwin Morris, the trailblazing founder of Pioneer Knowledge Services, the first U.S. non-profit dedicated to advancing knowledge management among other non-profits. Edward and I discuss the essential role of knowledge management in nonprofits, highlighting how it can enhance organizational effectiveness and innovation. Edwin Morris shares insights on his journey into the field, the significance of personal awareness, and t...
Jan 31, 2025
55 min

Send us Fan Mail Tony Marra joins us in an inspiring discussion on the convergence of running, mental health, and film making. Tony's latest project, "Billy Runs Boston," beautifully captures the emotional and mental aspects of the sport. Drawing from his own experiences, he explores how running interweaves with personal struggles and triumphs, enriching the film's narrative with genuine depth and resonance. Tony crafts an independent film with just an iPhone 7, following in the foot...
Nov 18, 2024
37 min

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to light up your imagination as we take you on a whimsically satirical journey back to the smoke-filled rooms of yore. Remember when a cloud of tobacco was synonymous with deep thought in university halls and spirited camaraderie in our favorite bars? We'll entertain the fantastical notion of reviving this golden era, complete with smoking dispensaries and safe smoking sites, enveloping everything from educational institutions to airplanes. We blow smoke at the bounda...
Apr 25, 2024
9 min
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