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BIGGER THAN ME PODCAST

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Jan 1, 2025 • 33min

183. Rick Hansen: Can One Person Change the World?

Aaron Pete sits down with Rick Hansen to explore his transformative journey from a life-altering accident to becoming a global advocate for people with disabilities, the emotional challenges he overcame, the inspiration he drew from Terry Fox, the iconic Man in Motion World Tour, and the powerful lessons of resilience, interdependence, and breaking barriers to create a more inclusive world.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com
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Dec 26, 2024 • 1h 2min

182. Fred Ewanuick: From Shy Kid to Beloved Hank Yarbo on "Corner Gas"

Aaron Pete sits down with Fred Ewanuick to discuss his journey from shy class clown to playing Hank Yarbo on Corner Gas, working with Brent Butt, the show’s cultural impact, memorable moments like meeting The Tragically Hip, and the importance of mentorship, humuor, and Canadian values.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com
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Dec 21, 2024 • 1h 25min

181. Andrew Christopher Performs LIVE and Talks About Overcoming Loss

Aaron Pete hosts an intimate live event with singer-songwriter Andrew Christopher, exploring his artistic journey, the challenges of balancing family and art, and his bold pivot to original music and meaningful projects. Through heartfelt performances, Andrew reflects on personal loss, his creative process, and the healing power of music.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com
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Dec 16, 2024 • 48min

180. Vassy Kapelos: Could Trump Tariffs Cause a Recession in Canada?

Aaron Pete sits down with Vassy Kapelos, Chief Political Correspondent for CTV News, to tackle pressing topics like Canada's political polarization, the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, whether journalists should avoid bias, and the challenges of holding leaders like Justin Trudeau accountable.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com
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Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 10min

179. Holly Doan: Are Government Subsidies Destroying Trust in Media?

Aaron Pete sits down with Holly Doan, publisher of Blacklock's Reporter, to explore media bias, government subsidies, True North Media, defunding the CBC, Joe Rogan's Trump interview, and the critical role of independent journalism in Canada.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com
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Dec 2, 2024 • 43min

178. Federal Minister Patty Hajdu on the COVID-19 Pandemic & Reconciliation

Aaron Pete sits down with Patti Hajdu, former Minister of Health and current Minister for Indigenous Services, to discuss leading during the COVID-19 crisis, reconciliation, the $360 billion Indigenous infrastructure gap, residential school denialism, and the challenges facing Indigenous businesses in Canada.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com
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Nov 26, 2024 • 56min

177. Candice Malcolm: Should We Criminalize Indian Residential School Denialism?

Aaron Pete sits down with Candice Malcolm to discuss Indian Residential School denialism, free speech, True North Media, the CBC's unmarked graves story, and the impact of Leah Gazan's proposed bill on Canadian politics and freedom of expression.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com
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Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 13min

176. Mo Amir: What Role Does Media Play in a Democracy?

Aaron Pete sits down with Mo Amir, host of This is VanColour, to discuss bias in news, trust in media, political polarization and the craft of conducting meaningful interviews. They explore the role of media in fostering an informed electorate, the challenges of balanced reporting, and the importance of an informed democracy.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com
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Nov 9, 2024 • 1h 17min

175. Dr. Scott Sheffield: How to Honour Veterans on Remembrance Day

Aaron Pete and Associate Professor of History Dr. Scott Sheffield as they discuss how to honour veterans this Remembrance Day. They explore the contributions of Indigenous service members in Canada, insights from WWII community efforts, and historical perspectives on current conflicts like the war in Ukraine.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com
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Nov 4, 2024 • 48min

174. Mass of Man: Is Music a Tool for Healing?

Nico DeGiacomo, also known as Mass of Man, joins Aaron Pete to explore how creating music as an artist helped him confront challenges like depression and bullying. They discuss his powerful lyrics, collaborations with artists like Vin Jay and Gawne, and the healing role music has played in his life.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com

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