Why everyone listening to this podcast should read James Wallace's story about how running his tech company almost killed him. Tech reporter Josh McConnell also joins to explain why people keep referencing our FOMO episode after Apple's new phone announcements. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "The Silence Came After" by Claude Munson Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Futurist Nikolas Badminton joins to explain the elements required in the smart cities of the future, while evaluating the political and practical tensions surrounding the smart cities currently being built - like the Sidewalk Toronto Quayside project. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Modern World" by Wolf Parade Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Patrick O'Rourke joins to walk through the latest Apple leaks ahead of the company's September event. We also break news about new animojis (not really). Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Street Car" by Hayden Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Tech can't help you manage your productivity unless you're also managing yourself. Here's a bunch of tips to help you do both. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Old Man" by Neil Young Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

It's a Canadian coding extravaganza! A special guest lineup joins to answer two questions: - Can coding education save Canada from tech brain drain? - Do 'top developer' lists contribute to toxic coding culture? Special guests: Melissa Sariffodeen - co-founder/CEO, Canada Learning Code Jeremy Shaki - co-founder, Lighthouse Labs Rohan Nair - Senior Technology Director, Highline BETA Sage Franch - co-founder, Crescendo Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Give It Up" by The Beaches Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Tech reporter Josh McConnell joins to discuss four types of tech where there is no longer a 'fear of missing out' on the latest and greatest. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Afraid Of Heights" by Billy Talent Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

The CanCon team provides its tech summer reading list and recommends a bunch of vacation and travel apps so you can get the most out of you summer. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Patrick explains how Lime and Bird ruined his last trip to SF right before they come to ruin Canadian cities; Erin commits to starting a Google doc and praises the federal government; Sarah Stockdale joins to discuss how Toronto can improve support for women entrepreneurs; Douglas says goodbye to his adopted son. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Know Yourself" by Drake Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Live from Startupfest: Patrick Gagné joins to explain how OSMO and the Québec government plan to build a Communitech in Montréal; Lauren Robinson and Jill Earthy join to parse the recent Female Funders report on the lack of diversity in Canadian venture capital. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Gathering Storm" by Godspeed You! Black Emperor Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud

Communitech's Chris Plunkett joins to help give shine to the Canadian tech stories we don't often discuss: the great Canadian tech apps that rarely make the headlines; the dearth of Canadian tech reporting; an ecosystem more in love with its own narrative than winning. Canadian Content music clip (under fair dealing): "Tokyo Summer" by Mounties Ad music: "Dreams" by Joakim Karud