Podcasters On The Rise

Harsh Talks Hockey with Harsh Kumar

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Today, we’re featuring Harsh Talks Hockey, a podcast hosted by Harsh Kumar that's focused on hockey analysis and fan discussion, and this episode looks back on the past season with strong opinions and debates around key storylines from the Stanley Cup run. Harsh's guest for this episode is Abhinav Tirumala.

You can find more episodes of Harsh Talks Hockey on your preferred podcast platform.

Follow the show on Instagram @harshtalkshockey.

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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As Scene on Screen with Nichole Soroka

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

We’re featuring As Scene on Screen, hosted by Nichole Soroka. It's a podcast centered on entertainment commentary and real-time reactions, and this episode captures that post-watch energy with lively discussions, emotional takes, and quick updates on the latest in pop culture. As Scene On Screen is cohosted by Gracie.

You can find more episodes of As Scene on Screen on Spotify and YouTube.

Follow the show on Instagram @assceneonscreen

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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Over the PA with Prima Andriuolo

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

We’re featuring Over the PA, a podcast hosted by Prima Andriuolo, that's built around casual, high-energy conversations and debates, and this episode brings that to life with playful back-and-forth on everything from sports and pop culture to hot takes. This show is co-hosted by Alex.

You can find more episodes of Over the PA on YouTube and on spiritlive.ca.

Follow the show on Instagram @overthep.a

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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Make the Cut with Marc Rende

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For this episode, we're stepping onto the court. We'll be heading into the world of basketball with Make The Cut, hosted by Marc Rende. This is a show where Marc and his co-hosts, Jacques, Zayaan, and Linus, break down the biggest stories in the game, mixing lively debates, fun segments, and in-depth analysis of the NBA and beyond.

You can find more episodes of Make the Cut on Spotify and at spiritlive.ca.

Follow the show on Instagram @makethecutgram.

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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ChristianiTEA with Selena Osunde

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

ChristianiTEA, hosted by Selena Osunde, explores love, friendship, and personal growth through a faith-centered lens, and this episode focuses on building healthy relationships, recognizing patterns, and growing through different stages of life in ways that resonate beyond religion. This episode features guests Brianna and Benita.

You can find more episodes of ChristianiTEA on Spiritlive.ca and on YouTube.

Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @christianiiti.

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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The Teenie Bopper Podcast with Mustafa Cowan

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Get ready for a laugh with this episode! The Teenie Bopper Podcast, hosted solo by Mustafa Cowan, explores the ups and downs of growing up through a creative lens, and this episode dives into risk-taking, failure, and learning through personal experience.

You can find more episodes of The Teenie Bopper Podcast on Spotify and on SpiritLive.ca.

Follow the show @teenybopper.pod on Instagram.

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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The Pagcast with Michael Pagani

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If you're a hockey fan, you'll be sure to love this episode. The Pagcast is a podcast hosted by Michael Pagani that's all about sports journalism and broadcasting, and this episode focuses on women’s hockey and what it’s like working in sports media. Michael's guest for this episode is Ailish Forfar, the Toronto Maple Leafs pregame host on Sportsnet 590 The FAN.

You can find more episodes of the Pagcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Follow the show on Instagram @pagcast

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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The Lookbook with Beth Lee

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For our second episode, host Margaret Laver is featuring The Lookbook, hosted by Beth Lee. This podcast is about all things fashion! Beth hosts the show alongside Robert, Annika, and Izzy. This episode is titled "Fashion Subcultures & Vintage Gems."

You can find The Lookbook on spiritlive.ca and follow the show on Instagram @thelookbooktmu.

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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100 Reasons to Vote with Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa and Vaishnavi Sriparan

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Podcasters On The Rise is back! Lead Podcasting intern Margaret Laver hosts this season. Come along as she talks listeners through the incredible episodes submitted for this year’s Lead Podcasting Award.

We're starting Season 4 off strong with the episode submitted by Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa and Vaishnavi Sriparan, who are the winners of the Lead Podcasting Award, 2025.

In their kickoff episode of 100 Reasons to Vote, Shaaranki, Vaishnavi, and their co-host Pam Hackett dive deep into why voting is so essential for keeping democracy alive, and how to actually get young people out to the polls.

Check out 100 Reasons to Vote on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout.

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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Introducing Season 4 of Podcasters on the Rise

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Welcome to a brand new season of Podcasters on the Rise! Host Margaret Laver from Fanshawe College's Multimedia Journalism program gives the rundown on what to expect in the episodes to come.

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Bonus Episode with Elias Drakos!

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Join me in closing out season 3 of Podcasters on the Rise with a very special bonus episode where we get some insight on this year's winner, Elias Drakos! We talk about how he began his podcast journey, the perks of Toronto Metropolitan University, and more.

Check out Elias' podcast, "Keepin' It Sporty"

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting award here: https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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Get the Gist with Shaaranki

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

The final showcased podcast in season 3 has some familiar voices...Get the Gist from episode 2 has been entered by Isabella's co-host, Shaaranki! As these two journalism students begin a new school year, they go through lessons learned and things they will implement for their fresh start into second year.

Get all episodes of Get the Gist on MetRadio here: https://www.metradio.ca/show/get-the-gist-with-some-journalists/⁠

Find Shaaranki’s personal Instagram @shaaranki and Tiktok @sharsdiary

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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StyleCircle Podcast with Neda Madany

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:33:19 GMT

If fashion piques your interest then you are in the right place. StyleCircle's podcast with host Neda Madany engages in conversations with various guests, creating conversations around the fashion industry. From fashion designers to award winners, discussions on various impacts and trends within fashion, and so much more, this podcast is jam packed with all things fashion in Toronto. This episode features a guest from Fashion Arts Toronto (FAT).

More episodes can be found on Spotify as well as the StyleCircle website at https://stylecircle.org/the-podcast/

Neda is personally found on Instagram @nedainwonderland

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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Toronto Nature Now with Kyana Alvarez

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In Toronto and want a new nature-centric podcast? Well this is just the episode for you. This podcast brings news and important discussions to celebrate Toronto’s nature. Kyana Alvarez brings us Toronto Nature Now, together with Toronto Field Naturalists, and the episode featured here showcases horticultural therapy.
Find all episodes on the Toronto Field Naturalists website here: https://torontofieldnaturalists.org/
Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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Drink More Water with Mia Di Panfilo

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Listen to Mia Di Panfilo and her sister in this episode of their podcast, Drink More Water, where they have meaningful conversations about aspects of growing up.

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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Get the Gist with Isabella Keats

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Isabella Keats from the Get the Gist podcast talks with her co-host Shaaranki about their first year as Toronto Metropolitan University journalism students as well as updating their listeners on things to do in Toronto for the upcoming months. This podcast gives the rundown of what it is like as a journalism student for anyone curious about getting in the field.

You can find Isabella’s personal instagram @bellasbookishlife and all episodes of Get the Gist on MetRadio at https://www.metradio.ca/show/get-the-gist-with-some-journalists/⁠

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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Keepin' It Sporty with Elias Drakos

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Podcasters On The Rise is BACK with a new season! Get to know this season's host, Lead Podcasting Intern Lucy Chan, as she guides you through the incredible episodes that were submitted for the Lead Podcasting award this year.

To kick off the season, Elias Drakos showcases his podcast Keepin' It Sporty, where he interviews a fellow sport media student. He's four seasons into this show that features everyone from pro athletes to shoe designers. He's even interviewed Lead Podcasting founder, Amanda Cupido, in a recent episode!

Check out Keepin' It Sporty on Apple Music or Spotify.

Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

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Introducing Season 3 of Podcasters on the Rise

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Welcome to a new season of Podcasters on the Rise! Host Lucy Chan from Toronto Metropolitan University's Creative Industries program gives the rundown on what to expect in these upcoming episodes.

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Diving into the Toronto Nature Now podcast with Kyana Alveraz

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, the audio and storytelling award winner, Kyana Alveraz discusses the different natural resources in Toronto. And talks with the individuals that help run these spaces. In today’s episode, she talks about the wildlife in Ontario Place.

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The Bird Core podcast with Samuel Bird

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The bird Core Podcast is where Samuel Bird interviews people that he finds interesting, has heartfelt talks and cracks a few jokes. In this episode he interviews sports podcaster, producer and content creator, Crina Mustafa.

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Keepin it Sporty with Elias Drakos

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Elias Drakos talks with Charly Nijnmeh, who owns ‘Straight Poker Supplies’ in Toronto. The duo dive into the sport of ‘betting’ and gambling. And They also explore the world of sports betting.

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The Print Room with Peyton Andino

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Peyton Andino and her other co-hosts Curtis Leek and Gabriel Fajardo discuss anything and everything that comes to their minds as students. You will also hear them interview other students as they dive into the popular culture around music at their school.

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Going from Coast to Coast with Crina Mustafa

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Crina Mustafa and her co-host Calvin Wetsol discuss important statistics, news in women's basketball from coast to coast.

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Getting into the Nitty Gritty-with Ashneet Lalli

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Are you a fan of Formula One Racing? Well then this is an episode you don't want to miss. In this episode of 'The Nitty Gritty' Podcast, Ash and Elicia give you a recap of what went down in the last season of formula. And they share their personal predictions for the upcoming season.

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For The Kids With Ana Saplala

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

In For The Kids Ana Saplala uses music, film and audio storytelling to take you through the different social and cultural intersections that exist between different art forms and sports.

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Introducing Season 2 of Podcasters on the Rise

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Get ready for another season of the show! This time, with host Gabby McMann from Toronto Metropolitan University's Bachelor of Journalism program. Get a sense of what's to come this season.

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Roll with it

Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:05 GMT

Gwen McDonald opened a roller skate shop in 2012, with money from her late father. Thebusiness was described as “the only one of its kind” in Toronto. So when Jasmine Al-Kholani discovered the shop no longer existed, she wondered how Gwen coped with so much loss. Jasmine didn’t expect Gwen’s story to become part of her own journey, but it did.

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No Vacancy

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:02 GMT

No Vacancy is a sample from The Unhoused and The Unprepared series. Katia Galati,former Lead Podcasting intern, and Talha Hashmani, Toronto Metropolitan University alum, speak to the unhoused who live in encampments in Toronto. They seek to lift the voices of those experiencing homelessness and find answers to a complex issue from those who are doing thework to advocate for better housing rights.

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Affects of Bill 21

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:25 GMT

Quebec’s Bill 21, now passed into law, prohibits state workers from wearing religious symbols. Kuwarjeet Singh, a fourth-year journalism student from Toronto Metropolitan University speaks to a high school teacher from Quebec who has been deeply affected and to those who are passionate about challenging the ban.

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Immigrant Employment Challenges

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:06 GMT

Newcomers to Canada face many barriers to finding employment. One barrier is experiencing prejudice from others because of their “foreign” accent in the workplace. Megan Camlasaran, host and editor of the podcast, talks to a professor at TMU with first-hand experiences with micro-aggressions in the workplace and seeks to discover supports that exist for helping newcomers navigate the pressures to assimilate.

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Booktok on the rise and here to stay

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:45 GMT

Have you heard of Booktok? It's a niche in TikTok where users review, comments and share their favourite reads. It's proven that word of mouth sells. It’s also been helping marginalized users discover more diverse authors who tell stories that reflect their racial and ethnic identities. Kadija Osman, a fourth-year journalism student from Toronto Metropolitan University explores the social media of book lovers and speaks to professionals about how the publishing industry is evolving with the help of Tiktok.

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Introducing Podcasters On The Rise

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:49:03 GMT

Get ready for a new series that highlights up and coming talent in the podcast industry. Episode 1 drops winter 2022.

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