This is VANCOLOUR
This is Vancouver’s bona fide culture and politics podcast. Hosted by Mo Amir, parse through the relevant issues with the city’s most colourful personalities. With its heart on its sleeve and caution thrown to the wind, this is a podcast that is provocative, informative, and sometimes emotional. This is VANCOLOUR
Latest episodes
Dec 23, 2022 • 8min
"Eyes Wide Shut" is the best Christmas movie!
Jeremy Baker and Charis Hogg, hosts of The Early Show on 102.7 The Peak, discuss their favourite, non-traditional Christmas movies.
Dec 16, 2022 • 19min
#185 - Khelsilem (Squamish Nation)
Khelsilem is a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-Kwakwa̱ka’wa̱kw community leader and political commentator. A prominent Indigenous leader who has repeatedly been listed on Vancouver Magazine's Power 50 list, Khelsilem also helped set up Simon Fraser University's Squamish Language Proficiency Certificate Program.
Dec 16, 2022 • 2min
Scrap B.C.'s Home Owner Grant
"Scrap B.C.'s Home Owner Grant" (It's not like renters get a rebate) A MOment on This is VANCOLOUR Thursdays at 9pm on CHEK News
Dec 9, 2022 • 40min
#184 - Dr. Gabor Maté ("The Myth of Normal") with Sonia Furstenau
Dr. Gabor Maté is a world-renowned physician, speaker, and author, focused on the areas of addiction, trauma, and childhood development. His latest book, "The Myth of Normal," is available wherever you find your books.Sonia Furstenau is the leader of the BC Green Party.
Dec 5, 2022 • 12min
Tea Time with Tamara Taggart: The harassment of Canadian women in journalism
Tea Time with TamaraThis is VANCOLOURThursdays at 9pmCHEK NewsTamara Taggart is an award-winning Canadian broadcasting icon. In 2021, she started Down Syndrome BC, where she sits as the President. She is also the host of the TELUS Talks podcast.
Dec 2, 2022 • 8min
The Vancouver Grizzlies: Are Vancouverites to blame for the NBA team moving to Memphis?
Kat Jayme is a Vancouver-based documentary filmmaker who has made four films on the ill-fated Vancouver Grizzlies NBA franchise. Her most recent film "The Grizzlie Truth" was released in 2022.
Dec 2, 2022 • 3min
MAiD in Canada
Special thanks to Gabrielle Peters (Twitter: @mssinenomine)The expansion of medical assistance in dying in Canada is not a substitute for social services that Canadians need.A MOment: MAiD in CanadaThis is VANCOLOURThursdays at 9pmCHEK News
Nov 28, 2022 • 1h
OVERTIME: Dino Archie
Dino Archie is a standup comic based in Vancouver, by way of Fresno, California. He has been featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBC's Comedy Night with Rick Mercer. Be sure to check out The Vancity Comedy Extravaganza on Saturday, January 21st at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. Tickets available at www.dinoarchie.com Dino has previously been featured on This is VANCOLOUR Episode #132, #81, and #26.
Nov 25, 2022 • 25min
#183 - Sasha Mark / Dino Archie / Kyla's Court
Let's talk about controversy in standup comedy: intent vs. impact, the use of tropes, the limitations on freedom of expression in Canada.Sasha Mark is a Cree-Metis standup comic based in Vancouver, by the way of Winnipeg. He is a regular panelist on APTN and is featured on YVR Funny, a docu-series now streaming on Telus Optik TV on Demand.Dino Archie is a Black standup comic based in Vancouver, by way of Fresno, California. Be sure to check out The Vancity Comedy Extravaganza on Saturday, January 21st at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. Tickets available at www.dinoarchie.com Kyla's Court features prominent criminal defense lawyer - and VANCOLOUR fan-favourite - Kyla Lee (Acumen Law Corporation) providing a legal perspective on issues that need clarity.
Nov 21, 2022 • 45min
#182 - Denai Johnson (102.7 NOW! Radio Vancouver)
Denai Johnson is a B.C. media personality, currently serving as a host on 102.7 NOW! Radio Vancouver weekdays from 2-7pm.
