The Drip Podcast

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! On our year end episode, we reflect on the absolute whirlwind that was 2023, and consider what’s next for 2024. From high inflation and interest rates to intensifying global conflicts; from the election of Mayor Olivia Chow to Premier Ford’s Greenbelt scandal and everything in between, we share our thoughts on: … And plenty more. Tap in. -- ‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #USpoli #Scarborough #PierrePoilievre #JustinTrudeau #JagmeetSingh #DougFord #MaritStiles #BonnieCrombie #JohnTory #OliviaChow #GlobeandMail #TorontoStar #CBCNews #CTVNews #GlobalNews #IpsosCanada #NanosResearch #Tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, we were proud to welcome Toronto’s 23rd and first Black police chief, Mark Saunders to the show, as he seeks to lead Toronto as its 66th mayor. At this critical point just over two weeks from election day, Chief Saunders currently ranks as one of the top three candidates for mayor out of a massive list of contenders, some prominent, some not. Whether it’s on housing, safety, security, mental health, gridlock, safe injection sites or a general sense of disorder, this son of Jamaica by way of the UK thinks that status quo politicians have failed Torontonians, but that he has the most sensible plan to make it right. We’ll soon know if Toronto agrees. To learn more about Mark’s mayoral campaign, visit https://marksaundersfortoronto.ca/. And remember, election day is June 26th, 2023. -- ‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #MarkSaunders #DougFord #JustinTrudeau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, it was great to welcome former MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood, Mitzie Hunter, to the pod. She's currently one of the top five candidates in a field of more than 70 who are running to become Toronto’s 66th mayor. This daughter of Jamaica, former Ontario cabinet minister, former CEO of CivicAction and former CAO of Toronto Community Housing says she has the skills and experience Toronto needs now. But will Torontonians feel the same come election day? Scarborough's very own shared how she thinks she’ll close the polling gap with her opponents, and broke down her strategy to fix the 6ix - from her bold plan for affordable housing, to her ambitious plan for transit, to expanding mental health supports to mitigate that crisis, and more effectively addressing the city’s drug crisis, too. To learn more about Mitzie’s mayoral campaign, visit https://www.mitzieformayor.ca/. And remember, election day is June 26th, 2023. -- ‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #MitzieHunter #DougFord #JustinTrudeau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, friend of The Drip and Toronto mayoral candidate, former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, returned to the pod to discuss her campaign, revealing why Torontonians may want to give her a look before they go to the polls on June 26th. Celina shared her strategy to tackle the numerous challenges Toronto faces, from housing, to crime and safety, to mental health needs, to deteriorating services--a plan based on an evolved partnership with the federal government. We discussed plenty more, too. Tap HERE to learn more about CCC’s mayoral campaign. -- ‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Toronto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, Liberal Black Caucus reps and friends of The Drip, MPs Arielle Kayabaga and Michael Coteau, returned to the pod to discuss Budget2023 and its impacts on Canadians. We also had an honest conversation about the state of politics in Canada, and got some insight into what the federal government could do to commemorate The International Decade for People of African Descent, which officially concludes next year. Tap in. -- ‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Nanos #JustinTrudeau #PierrePoilievre #DougFord #Volkswagen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, friend of The Drip, Dr Wes Hall, returned to the pod to discuss his book, No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot. Far more than a rags to riches story, No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot is a transparent memoir that highlights the absurd hurdles that many Black and racialized people must leap over on a regular basis, arguing that these hardships shouldn’t exist in the first place. He’s refreshingly real about his experiences with poverty, abuse, abandonment and systemic racism, but he also leans on themes of love, his faith in God, resilience and self-confidence to demonstrate that our hardships need not dictate our mindset. An eminent Black leader in Canada’s business sector, Wes also uses the book as a gentle but firm call to action to corporate Canada to match their actions with their rhetoric by seeking untapped, but qualified Black talent, and hiring us in proportional rates to the population. Wes also gave us an update on his work through the Black North Initiative and CBC's Dragon’s Den, plus his thoughts on Toronto’s upcoming mayoral race, and more. Find No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot wherever you buy your books. -- Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Toronto #DragonsDen #TorontoFoundation #Environics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s tax season, so we’re using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial professional or business owner. The goal is to get you in top shape so you get the benefits you’re entitled to, and so the CRA doesn’t have to chase you down. And to help us do it, we’re joined by Faith Thompson, a 15-year accounting vet as well the Principal and Owner of TaxAssist Accountants Midtown Toronto office. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CRA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s tax season, so we’re using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial professional or business owner. The goal is to get you in top shape so you get the benefits you’re entitled to, and so the CRA doesn’t have to chase you down. And to help us do it, we’re joined by Faith Thompson, a 15-year accounting vet as well the Principal and Owner of TaxAssist Accountants Midtown Toronto office. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CRA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From high interest and inflation to Russia's invasion; from the Supply and Confidence agreement to the election of Pierre Poilievre, and a lot more, on this year-end episode, Kurtis and Patience have their usual fun sharing: ... And plenty more. Note: The team apologizes for the audio quality at times throughout the episode. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #USpoli #PierrePoilievre #JustinTrudeau #JagmeetSingh #GlobeandMail #TorontoStar #CBCNews #CTVNews #GlobslNews #IpsosCanada #NanosResearch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part 2 of our conversation with Amanda Cordner from Sort Of, a hit comedy series co-produced by CBC, HBO Max and Sphere Media shot right here in Toronto. Season 2 of Sort Of is streaming now on CBC and CBC Gem. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CBC #HBO #Netflix #SortOf #Dahmer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, we welcome Amanda Cordner from Sort Of, a hit comedy series co-produced by CBC, HBO Max and Sphere Media shot right here in Toronto. This is part 1. Cordner was named one of Canada’s Rising Screen Stars by NOW Magazine in April 2022 and was one of that publication’s Top Ten Theatre Artists of 2018. As a television performer, she has garnered enthusiastic reviews for her breakthrough performance as 7ven in Sort Of, which received an ACTRA Nomination for Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Female). Cordner is also featured in Station Eleven, My Loving Stalker, Slo Pitch, The Expanse and The Baroness von Sketch Show. During our conversation, we went deep as we discussed some of the ways that both Sabi and 7ven navigate their realities within heteronormative families and cultures, the dichotomies of life for Black queer actressesses, the impact Amanda hopes shows like Sort Of will have on our societal discourse, and, as Amanda put it, our need for "more softness, more love". Season 2 of Sort Of is streaming now on CBC and CBC Gem. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CBC #HBO #Netflix #SortOf #Dahmer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part two of our two-part episode with Floyd Kane, the creator, showrunner and executive producer of Diggstown. Diggstown is an authentic legal drama that highlights the very real inequities that exist in the Canadian legal system and has never shied away from delving into issues of class, race, and gender, even changing policy in the process. For example, after years of lobbying, last season’s birth alert storyline helped to call enough attention to the issue that a few weeks following the broadcast, the province of Nova Scotia dropped the controversial practice; one of the last Canadian provinces to do so. Throughout our conversation, Kane shares why he created Diggstown and what he hopes we pull from it, the complexities of Marcie Diggs and her fellow castmates, and his thoughts on Canada’s media landscape for Black entertainment professionals. We even pan the idea of a Canadian House of Cards with a Black male lead… Be sure to watch Season 4, available now on CBC and CBC Gem. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s two-part episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Floyd Kane, the creator, showrunner and executive producer of Diggstown. Diggstown is an authentic legal drama that highlights the very real inequities that exist in the Canadian legal system and has never shied away from delving into issues of class, race, and gender, even changing policy in the process. For example, after years of lobbying, last season’s birth alert storyline helped to call enough attention to the issue that a few weeks following the broadcast, the province of Nova Scotia dropped the controversial practice; one of the last Canadian provinces to do so. Throughout our conversation, Kane shares why he created Diggstown and what he hopes we pull from it, the complexities of Marcie Diggs and her fellow castmates, and his thoughts on Canada’s media landscape for Black entertainment professionals. We even pan the idea of a Canadian House of Cards with a Black male lead… Be sure to watch Season 4, available now on CBC and CBC Gem. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back! On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of October 2nd, 2022, including: … And plenty more. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. #Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #USpoli #PierrePoilievre #JustinTrudeau #JagmeetSingh #AndrewCoyne #GlobeandMail #AlthiaRaj #TorontoStar #JordanPeterson #NanosResearch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ready for di road! This week we're joined by Carnival boss Michelle Lochan, Managing Director of the Festival Management Committee for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (known informally as Caribana) who shared the history, energy and benefits of our big bash. Caribana is more than just a summer celebration. It's an explosive expression of Caribbean pride, culture, music, and food that some academic reports say generates up to $2 billion in revenue for vendors and all three levels of government annually. Though there are other festivals, there's none quite like Carnival, the largest celebration in North America! -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ready for di road! This week we're joined by Carnival boss Michelle Lochan, Managing Director of the Festival Management Committee for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (known informally as Caribana) who shared the history, energy and benefits of our big bash. This is part 2 of that conversation. Caribana is more than just a summer celebration. It's an explosive expression of Caribbean pride, culture, music, and food that some academic reports say generates up to $2 billion in revenue for vendors and all three levels of government annually. Though there are other festivals, there's none quite like Carnival, the largest celebration in North America! -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, we were honoured to have Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie join us to discuss First Steps: A community driven report on making Mississauga more equitable for Black communities. This is part 2 of that conversation, see part 1 for a synopsis of our discussion. Shout out to Claudia McKoy, Principal at Upsurgence, who developed First Steps in collaboration with The Black Caucus and numerous community and civic participants as a blueprint for Black economic, political and social advancement in a pluralistic Canada. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, we were honoured to have Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie join us to discuss First Steps: A community driven report on making Mississauga more equitable for Black communities. By unpacking the report's findings, we dove into: ... and plenty more. Shout out to Claudia McKoy, Principal at Upsurgence, who developed First Steps in collaboration with The Black Caucus and numerous community and civic participants as a blueprint for Black economic, political and social advancement in a pluralistic Canada. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part 2 of our chat with special guest Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, Executive Director at The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) for Pride Month. … And plenty more. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Pride Month, special guest Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, Executive Director at The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) joined us to tackle the top political, economic and social stories of the week through a more vibrant lens! … And plenty more. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.