Real Talk Roundtable Podcast

Real Talk Roundtable

Ajay Nandalall & Prakash Amarasooriya
Since 2018, the Real Talk Roundtable has been exploring the world around us in-depth and asking questions to the people who may hold the answers. With a focus on Canadian issues, Prakash and Ajay set out to learn about issues that affect us everyday, in everyday terms - asking the fundamental question: "Why does it matter?"
Season 1: Finale Episode
Prakash and Ajay share their final thoughts on this season and what is upcoming for the rest of the year.
Mar 20, 2020
2 min
What Does a City Councillor Even Do?
In the season one finale of the Real Talk Roundtable, Ajay and Prakash publish their first recorded interview with former Toronto City Councillor Sarah Doucette to learn what a councillor does, why people should engage with municipal politics, and the effects of Premier Ford's cut of council from the proposed 47 Councillors to 25.
Mar 13, 2020
36 min
What's It Like Being CEO Of A Video Game Company?
Should parents be worried about the effects of video games? What is up and coming in the video game industry? These are some of the questions answered in this episode of the Real Talk Roundtable. Prakash and Ajay interview Adam Boyes, CEO of Iron Galaxy Studios to get a comprehensive and honest look at the gaming industry.
Mar 7, 2020
37 min
Why Canadian History is Worth Remembering
Ajay and Prakash interview Canadian historian, Chris Moore, and ask about Canadian history, learn about revisionist history, and how has history changed as a result of the digital age.
Feb 29, 2020
47 min
Is Canadian Health Care Really Free?
Want to learn about Canada's famous health care system? We do a deep dive with Dr. Katherine Fierlbeck into understanding the single payer system, how it's shaped by politics, and if Canadian health care is really free.
Feb 22, 2020
39 min
The Four-Time CEO: The Man Who Changed the Railroading Industry
Prakash and Ajay go in-depth into the life of Hunter Harrison, CEO of four railroading companies. Don't care about railroading? Listen as the author of Hunter's biography, Howard Green, changes your mind.
Feb 15, 2020
55 min
Demystifying Credit Scores: Why Does it Matter?
Know nothing about credit scores and why it impacts your life? Is a perfect credit score even possible? Is it better to pay your card off all at once or to pay after each transaction? Prakash and Ajay interview Andrew Graham, CEO of Borrowell, to learn all you need to know about credit scores.
Feb 8, 2020
40 min
What Can I Do If Someone Is Struggling with Their Mental Health?
Are there risks in talking about mental health? Can 7 billion people all be happy? Continuing the spirit of Let's Talk Day in this episode, we speak to mental health advocate, Benjamin Leikin, and ask the tough questions on how you and your loved ones can support those struggling with mental health challenges.
Jan 30, 2020
1 hr 4 min
How Does Business Journalism Affect My Life?
We ask Howard Green, former BNN Bloomsberg journalist and host of BNN's flagship interview show, Headline with Howard Green, how is business journalism different from other forms of journalism. And does the general public have to pay attention to business journalism or just business people?
Jan 25, 2020
36 min
The Freedom to Joke: The State of Stand-Up Comedy
In the episode that will most likely cost them their jobs, Ajay and Prakash interview Mark Breslin, CEO and founder of Yuk Yuk's about comedy, its growth in Canada, how the Internet has impacted the development of comedy and of course, Yuk Yuk's!
Jan 18, 2020
44 min
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