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Ali Hassan

Ali Hassan is a comedian who has delighted audiences around the world with quick wit and charm. And if you’re a fan of Canadian public radio you can also hear Ali on popular CBC Radio shows such as Laugh Out Loud, q, Canada Reads, As It Happens, Here and Now and many others.

Please welcome to the show, Ali Hassan.

This is Episode #210 of the Welcome! podcast.

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Ali Ghafour

My next guest is a former Team Canada Taekwondo member who represented Canada at multiple international competitions worldwide. He is also a former Board member of Taekwondo Canada. Today, he is the founder and CEO of 20/20 Armor.

The vision of 20/20 Armor is:
– To be the standard scoring & training equipment for all martial arts.
– Be the foundation technology for and create a spectator friendly professional martial art league

20/20 Armor is backed by sports investors including LeAD (www.leadsports.com) a program founded by the grand children of Adi Dassler, the founder of Adidas.

Please welcome to the show, Ali Ghafour.

This is Episode #209 of the Welcome! podcast.

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Moe Ismail

My next guest is a stand-up comedian who has been touring across Canada and the U.S. for the past decade. His comedic style has often been described as energetic, diverse, and honest. He has been featured on the JFL42 Festival, NXNE Festival, and SiriusXM. His material draws from his experiences as an Egyptian immigrant growing up in Canada, various life struggles, and finding humor in the hardest of times.

Please welcome to the show, Moe Ismail.

This is Episode #208 of the Welcome! podcast.

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Paul Logothetis

My next guest is the author of Toe Blake: Winning Is Everything. This is the first biography of the Montreal Canadiens legend. He is also a former Associated Press sports writer who contributes to The Guardian and Deutsche Press-Agentur. He spent over a decade reporting from the Olympics, F1, World cup and Champions League finals while working as a correspondent in London and Madrid. He now lives in his hometown of Montreal.

Please welcome to the show, Paul Logothetis.

This is Episode #207 of the Welcome! podcast.

Find out more information at www.PaulLogothetis.com

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Greg Nisbet – Welcome To The Music

The following episode was recorded as part of the new podcast, Welcome To The Music. Check out www.WelcomeToTheMusic.com for more great interviews!

Greg Nisbet is the founder of MEDIAZOIC, Canada’s artist-friendly music & technology company. Their flagship solution, RadioMogul, is a unique custom radio solution that allows businesses to connect with their customers within a fully-customized music and audio broadcasting space.

Greg is also the founder and partner in The Hogtown Hang, a recurring one-day hangout for extraordinary musicians, in one of Toronto’s coolest studios.

Pre-Show: John Epping is a world class curler and friend of the podcast. Check out his signature brew, Epping Ale at Radical Road Brewing Co. -> www.radicalroadbrew.com/eppic-ale

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Owen Barney – Welcome To The Music

The following episode was recorded as part of the new podcast, Welcome To The Music. Check out www.WelcomeToTheMusic.com for more great interviews!

Born and raised in Toronto, country artist Owen Barney has been playing guitar since he was just seven years old, influenced by country heavy-hitters Eric Church, Dean Brody, and Jason Aldean. He has played shows around Toronto from the age of 14, and has spent the last few years honing his skills as a performer.

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Patrick Bizindavyi

My next guest is an author, speaker, coach and the President and Co-Founder of Unleashed Possibilities Inc., a company that helps individuals reach their peak potential by pursuing and achieving their dreams and goals. He was a successful radio host and a top ranked basketball coach in Burundi. He was also the host and project manager at Radio 105.4 CHOQ FM in Toronto.

Please welcome to the show, Patrick Bizindavyi.

This is Episode #206 of the Welcome! podcast.

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Shreya Patel

My next guest is an actress, writer, director and mental health advocate. In 2020, she was nominated for a Forbes 30 under 30 award in the field of education.

Please welcome to the show, Shreya Patel.

This is Episode #205 of the Welcome! podcast.

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Ari Shapiro: Cheating in Baseball (Again)

My next guest is no stranger to my listeners. He is a writer, podcaster and long time contributor to sports radio talk shows across Canada.

Please welcome back to the show, Ari Shapiro.

This is Episode #204 of the Welcome! podcast.


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Ahmed Bulaleh

My next guest is part owner of Sport Stacking Canada and a coach with Northern Kings Basketball in Ontario. Part of his responsibilities with Northern Kings includes overseeing all its Junior NBA programs.

Welcome to the show, Ahmed Bulaleh!

This is Episode #203 of the Welcome! podcast.

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