thecommentary.ca Podcast
1) Mark Hebscher
The sports broadcaster and author Mark Hebscher discusses his new book Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media (ECW Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta.
2) Bryan Perri
The composer and conductor Bryan Perri discusses his career and his new album Few Words, with Joseph Planta.
3) Charles Demers
The author, comedian, and speechwriter Charles Demers discusses his new book The Eh Team: A Celebration of Canadianisms from Elbows Up to Poutine (Greystone Books), with Joseph Planta.
4) Bif Naked
The recording artist, author and activist Bif Naked discusses an event at the Rio Theatre, Tuesday, 04 November 2025, the screening of a new documentary on her life, a Q&A and an acoustic set, her lif...Show More
5) Rod Mickleburgh
The journalist and author Rod Mickleburgh discusses the new memoir he co-wrote John Horgan: In His Own Words (Harbour Publishing, 2025), with Joseph Planta.
6) Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa
The celebrated pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa discusses the new short film Klavierklang (directed by Nettie Wild, and written by Hildegard Westerkamp) having its debut as part of Music on Main's Modulus F...Show More
7) Adam Grant Warren
The co-artistic director of Glitch Theatre Adam Grant Warren discusses the new company and their first production, and first since the pandemic Alex K. Masse's Faye's Room, at the Vancity Culture Lab ...Show More
8) Sophie B. Hawkins
The singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins talks about touring Western Canada with Paula Cole (Vancouver, 29 October 2025, and Victoria, 30 October 2025), her new album Whaler: Re-Emerging, and writing m...Show More
9) Judy Darcy
The former MLA, British Columbia's first minister of mental health and addictions, and labour leader Judy Darcy discusses her memoir Leading from the Heart: The Battles of a Feminist, Union Leader and...Show More
10) Rachel Phan
The author and journalist Rachel Phan discusses her memoir Restaurant Kid: A Memoir of Family and Belonging (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta.