Season 4 Trailer
Hey! This is b and i’m here to share with you what’s coming up on Season 4 of Tiny Conversations.
I am so excited about this next season! Season 4 is filled with short conversations on big ideas, all with people under 18 years old. You’ll hear guests like:
- Ivy, 3
- Grey, 13
- Zoe, 8
- Aaron, 11
- Pascal, 14
Each episode will feature a conversation with one young person on a topic that is personal to them. And the topics covered are as unique as the guests.
Topics covered in Season 4 include:
- Being transgender
- Bullying
- The difficulty of making friends
- Over-thinking and feeling pressured
- What it’s like to live the life of a 3 year-old
Season 4 of Tiny Conversations is coming soon and will be available to listen wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe.
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33. Creating Hope with Michelle Polak
On this episode of Tiny Conversations theatre performer Michelle Polak discusses creating connection and hope with her latest peace “Leaving Still”.
Michelle is a multiple award winning interdisciplinary actor, creator, teacher and mother. She has performed nationally and internationally, and is also the first woman in Canada to receive the Patrick Crean Award.
Michelle is using her art to create positive change, inspire others and create hope in the world. Host Brian Cauley invited Michelle to be on this show after seeing a performance of “Leaving Still” at Nuit Blanche. The play starts with Michelle offering to make someone a sandwich. It ends up with people squished inside a freight elevator that is intentionally reminiscent of the trains that took Jewish people to Auschwitz. On the walls were pieces of brown kraft paper with words written on them. Things like: “from nothing to something” “addiction” “home” and more.
Listen to the episode as host Brian Cauley asks Michelle about:
- How she created this piece.
- How she is moving past her demons and to a place of “survivor”
- The emotional toll it took to perform this piece and create the hope she describes.
If you’re in New Brunswick you can see Michelle perform as The Snow Queen in “The Snow Queen” at Theatre New Brunswick.
What is the most moving piece of theatre you’ve seen? Did it change your life? Comment below, send Brian an email, or tweet @briancauley.
Below you can listen to the full conversation between Brian and Michelle, where they parenthood, what Michelle’s dad thought about a first reading of the play (he tore it down) and her thoughts on Donald Trump and how the US Election is similar to 1940s Germany and the Holocaust.
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32. Science Vs Others with Wendy Zukerman
On this episode of Tiny Conversations Wendy Zukerman, Host of Science Vs, discusses pitting facts against popular opinion.
Wendy is the host of the very popular podcast, Science Vs. Each episode tackles an issue like Gun Control, Fracking, Attachment Parenting and the G-Spot only using science.
Wendy says the goal of the show is to pit science against something she calls “The Opinionated Mob”. In this episode host Brian Cauley asks Wendy:
- Why science is so important to her
- Some of the difficulties of hosting a show that often will contradict many people’s opinions
- What she hopes for the future
You can get all episodes of Science Vs here and you can reach Wendy on Twitter @WendyZuk. If you live in or near Toronto, you can watch Wendy do a live episode of Science Vs at the Hot Docs Podcast Festival on Saturday November 19 in Toronto.
What do you think about the current state of science in North America? Has science changed your opinion on a popular topic? Comment below, send Brian an email, or tweet @briancauley.
Below you can listen to the full conversation between Brian and Wendy, where they talk about the opinionated mob, the various kinds of guests of Science Vs and Wendy’s thoughts on the Patriarchy.
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31. Shaun Doyle on The Treatment of Women in Baseball Journalism
On this episode of Tiny Conversations Shaun Doyle of Jays From the Couch discusses the treatment of women in Professional Baseball journalism.
Shaun recently wrote an article entitled “Women and Baseball: It’s (Past) Time for MLB Coverage to Embrace Women…” – where he discusses both the lack of gender diversity in baseball and the mistreatment of women in the profession.
In this episode, host Brian Cauley discusses with Shaun why he wrote this article, some of the things he’s seen as a baseball journalist, and the personal struggle he faced while writing on this topic. Shaun discusses the inequalities he observes and how he feels when women are judged differently than him. Shaun also discusses the difference between speaking for someone else and speaking-up with someone. In this episode Shaun gets personal and examines how he felt as a man writing about women in baseball and why he couldn’t ignore the dissatisfaction inside him.
What do you think about the current state of women in baseball? What about in other professional sports? You can reach Shaun on Twitter at @JaysFromCouch, comment below, send Brian an email, or tweet @briancauley.
Below you can listen to our full conversation, where Shaun delves deeper into many of the topics discussed in this episode:
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Watch the #MoreThanMean video featuring sports reporters Sarah Spain and Julie DiCaro.
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30. Moving Past Failure with Kye Fox
On this episode of Tiny Conversations Kye Fox discusses facing failure and overcoming failure to follow your dreams.
Kye is a stand-up comedian in Toronto. Back in 2012 Kye was about to take the stage at a charity comedy show with some of his biggest idols. Kye was a young comedian and he thought this was his big break….and then he bombed.
Kye went off book – he delivered an impromptu set riddled with awkward jokes and guilty confessions and the worst thing that can happen to a comedian happened…no one in the audience laughed.
It was so bad that Kye quit comedy for over 2 years. But now he’s back, has a successful show at Toronto’s Comedy Bar and is touring the country.
I sat down with Kye to talk about what happened that night and why he came back to comedy.
When did you stare failure in the face? What did you do to keep going? Comment below, send Brian an email, or tweet @briancauley.
You can learn more about Kye’s show on Twitter @thefakekyefox You can listen to our full conversation, where Kye discusses what his very religious parents think about his comedy and more, here:
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29. Doing Purposeful Work with Ainsley Monro
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Ainsley Monro about doing purposeful work and some of the barriers to that work.
Since she was four-years-old Ainsley has been trying to lead grassroots movements to affect change. Starting with a kindergarten trash pick-up Ainsley has moved on to work with organizations like Katimavik and The Otesha Project. Now Ainsley dreams of building community spaces and hosting YouTube channels that get young Canadians involved in politics.
In this episode Ainsley and I discuss why this kind of work is so important to her and what barriers she is facing. We explore topics like brainstorming, idea sharing, and creating online identities.
What kind of work are you trying to do, and what barriers are you facing? Comment below, send me an email, or tweet @briancauley.
Ainsley currently works for the David Suzuki Foundation in Toronto. She tweets @SpeakingSpark and posts videos on YouTube under the same name. You can listen to our full conversation here:
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28. Loving Without Expectation With Steve Ballantyne
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Steve Ballantyne about loving without expectation.
On his first visit to the week-long festival, Burning Man, Steve was introduced to the idea of loving without expectation. From that point forward this lesson changed his outlook on relationships. For Steve it’s expectations that create most of the problems we have with our friends, family, and romantic lovers.
In this episode Steve explains how he first learned this lesson, some of his hesitations, and which relationships have changed the most for him.
What do you think about loving without expectation? Comment below, send me an email, or tweet @briancauley.
Steve is the founder of Station Cold Brew, a coffee company in downtown Toronto. He also discusses things like modern masculinity and stepping away from technology at Camp Reset. The conversation in this episode was edited from a much longer one I had with Steve. Listen below to hear more about Steve’s experience at Burning Man and his relationship with the first woman he’s loved who is only a friend.
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27. The Importance of Creating Daily with Basil Gerard
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Basil Gerard about the importance of creating something daily.
Basil first discovered that creating was a necessary part of his routine while working at a factory to save money. He has gone on to launch Podcasts, work on Documentaries, and now run his own multimedia company Curyo Media.
In this episode Basil and I talk about why creating is so important to him, when he first learned about the technique “no zero days”, and what happens when he isn’t creating.
Do you have a great story for this podcast? Send me an email or tweet @briancauley.
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Listen to the full, unedited conversation below:
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26. Zahra Ebrahim on Sharing Ideas Freely
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Zahra Ebrahim about the importance of sharing ideas – from why she believes in sharing an idea right from its inception, to why people are afraid to share and what can go wrong…and right…when we decide to share.
Zahra is a change driven, rule-bending creative. I first heard Zahra speak at a community event awhile back and was so impressed with both her passion and her generosity in cultivating ideas, community, and opportunities to involve people in change. From the moment Zahra and I sat down at a local cafe, she openly shared her ideas.
At the time of recording Zahra was Principal and Founder of archiTEXT. Since then she’s moved on to work as Co-CEO of the Canadian offices at Doblin, a global innovation firm.
Do you have a great story for this podcast? Send me an email or tweet @briancauley.
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Listen to the full, unedited conversation below:
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25. Responding to Transphobic Messages About Caitlyn Jenner
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Chris Studer, Executive Director of Get Real. Get Real is a non-profit organization who’s goal is to help others, “unlearn LGBTQ discrimination and bullying.”
In June 2015 Get Real was preparing to host a fundraising event during World Pride at Toronto, ON bar El Furniture Warehouse. During that time Caitlyn Jenner came out as transgender in this Vanity Fair article. It was a moment where transgender issues were forced into the public arena. Some responded positively, some negatively, and some made transphobic jokes on Instagram, including someone using the El Furniture Warehouse account. When Buzzfeed published an article outlining the clear discrepancy between Get Real hosting a fundraiser at this bar and the Instagram post from this bar, things came to a grinding halt…
In this episode I talk to Chris about how Get Real chose to respond – not by distancing themselves but by attempting to understand. I asked him why they chose to switch the fundraiser to an education session for the bars’ staff and Management and how that went. I also spoke with him about why LGBTQ issues are so personally important and his own history in an all-boys school.
Click here to learn more about Get Real. Do you have a great story for this podcast? Send me an email or tweet @briancauley.
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24. Building a Tiny Home with The Hobohemians
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Kat Walters and Matthew Davey discuss deciding to build and move in to a tiny home.
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23. Making Meaningful Connections with Stef Teitelman and Mike Smith
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Yoga instructor Stefanie Teitelman and entrepreneur Mike Smith discuss making meaningful connections with the people around you.
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22. Having a Transgender Partner and Parent with Alison and Jonah Brooks
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Jonah and Alison Brooks about having a transgender parent and partner. I wasn’t until Dee and Alison were married, and Jonah was born, that Dee realized she was transgender and came out to both Alison and Jonah. On this episode I talk to Alison about what it […]
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21. Telling Emotional Stories with Alex Blumberg
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Alex Blumberg. If you don’t know who Alex Blumberg is, chances are you’re familiar with his work. He’s a former producer for radio shows like This American Life, Planet Money, and most recently the Podcast Start Up. Alex’s success in radio and podcasting can best be attributed […]
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20. Doing a Good Job with Helen Payne
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Helen Payne. I met Helen on a cold, Winter day at Arrowhead Provincial Park. There Helen is the Supervisor of all Guest Services, meaning she has a lot of responsibilities. But Helen is a lot more than that. Watching her sharpen my skates, something she was […]
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19. How to Raise a Feminist with Tallulah Hershorn
On this episode of Tiny Conversations the tables are turned and I am the one being interviewed. Tallulah Hershorn is a friend and new mother who is worrying a lot about the kind of child she may raise. She asked me why I am such a vocal feminist and how she can raise her child to be […]
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18. Long Distance Relationships with Patrick Maziarski
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Patrick Maziarski about long distance relationships. Patrick has been with his Partner for four years but has never lived together for more than a few months. They’ve broken up, got back together, and are trying to make it work. In this episode I talk to Patrick a few days before […]
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17. Laurence Fournier Campeau on Connecting with Strangers through Dance
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Laurence Fournier Campeau. Laurence is one of the principal members of Ecouté Pour Voir – a contemporary dance piece where dancers perform their pieces for members of the public, one person at a time, to music on headphones worn only by the solo dancer and audience member – it is super […]
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16. Patricia J Davidson on How Baseball Saved Her Life
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Patricia J Davidson. Patricia is HUGE Blue Jays and baseball fan and the author of “Baseball Biopolar” a website she started after having a nervous breakdown. I met Patricia waiting in line for a Blue Jays game and was immediately struck by her passion for the game. We […]
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15. Lindsay Zier-Vogel of Love Lettering Project on Unexpected Discoveries
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Lindsay Zier-Vogel. Lindsay is the amazingly positive and poetic person behind “Love Lettering Project” – a project where people write letters about something they love and leave those letters for others to find. I met Lindsay where it all started, Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto, to discuss why she began […]
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14. Emily Delpero on Jealousy and Judgement in Sport
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Emily Anne Delpero. Emily is an intellectual, thoughtful, articulate Olympic Weightlifter who is currently studying different forms of therapy. She recently reached-out to me, asking if she could talk through something that was on her mind, something she calls “The Culture of Mutual Derision.” In this episode Emily discusses some of […]
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13. Rachel Hill on Alcohol and Substance Abuse
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Rachel Hill. Rachel is an enthusiastic and upbeat person that I do CrossFit with. She recently posted about being sober for one year and I decided to ask her about the decision to not drink. In this episode Rachel discusses alcoholism, our societies obsession with drinking, and her recovery from drug […]
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12. Kristyn Wong-Tam on Open Streets Toronto
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Toronto City Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam. Councillor Wong-Tam is a city builder, lover of Toronto, and advocate for pedestrian spaces. She recently helped spearhead the launch of Open Streets TO – an event where 5 kilometres of major streets in Toronto are shut down for half a day. In this episode Councillor Wong-Tam discusses why […]
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11.5. Brian Cauley on The Beauty of a Question
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to you about one of the reasons I started this podcast. Bianca Giaever is an amazing audio maker and incredibly talented person. Her recording of a conversations with a six-year-old is a major inspiration for me. In this episode I discuss the beauty of conversation and the treasures found […]
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11. Natalie Kulesza on Being Addicted to Self-Help
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Natalie Kulesza. Natalie is an actor, writer, and someone who loves to laugh. She told me she was working on a new performance piece about self-help and I decided to ask her more about that. In this episode Natalie discusses what she calls her addiction to self-help, what caused this addiction, and […]
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10. Leann Lapp on Guilt Culture in Academia
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Leann Lapp. Leann is both one of the top CrossFit athletes in Canada and completing her pHd in Clinical Psychology. Recently she admitted hiding her CrossFit and athletic accomplishments from her colleagues in the academic world. In this episode Leann discusses working in academic institutions and the stigmas surrounding having hobbies and […]
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9. Paul Jarvis on Do What You Love
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Paul Jarvis. Paul is a web designer, rat lover, and truly inspiring person. He recently sent out an email outlining how “Do What You Love” means more than a career but rather finding balance. In this episode Paul discusses his unique take on “Do What You Love”, figuring out the difference between […]
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8. Kathryn Bruni Young on Strength Training in Yoga
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Kathryn Bruni Young. Kathryn is a Yoga Trainer, Olympic Weightlifter and super strong person (you should see her handstands). Kathryn recently published an article in Elephant Journal – “The New Wave of Yoga” – in which she argues that yoga isn’t enough. In this episode Kathryn discusses why she thinks you need […]
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7. Angela Misri on Creative Risks
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Angela Misri. Angela is a former colleague at CBC, Author, and an extremely driven person. A few years ago Angela left her Management position at CBC to write a series of novels. In this episode Angela discusses why she left her career at CBC, the risks involved in taking such a leap, […]
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6. Michelle Parise on Loneliness
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Michelle Parise, Producer on CBC’s Spark, Mom, and generally relaxed and candid person. Since her very abrupt divorce a few years ago, Michelle has been dating a lot and thinking about loneliness and partnerships. In this episode Michelle discusses the benefits and detractors for being alone and the difference between being […]
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5. Marla Brennan on Talking about our Feelings
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Marla Brennan, a writer, performer, musician, and very open person. Marla has been focusing a lot on how she communicates her feelings, especially in relationships, and especially with her current romantic partner. In this episode Marla discusses her journey and why communicating your emotions is important. She also discusses the importance […]
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4. Britt Wray on Backyard Scientists
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Britt Wray, a researcher, scientist, and radio personality. Britt recently returned from SXSW, an ideas, music, and art festival in Texas, where she was co-presenting a talk on Backyard Scientists to a group of educators. In this episode Britt outlines what Backyard Science means, some of the issues surrounding bio-hacking, and […]
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3. Adam Shedletzky on the Fair Elections Act
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Adam Shedletzky – the co-founder of Lead Now, a grassroots political organization, and a law student. Adam and Lead Now have been heavily educating the Canadian Public on the proposed Bill C23 – aka the Fair Elections Act – and why it would be so harmful to democracy in […]
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2. Siobhan Özege on Steve Paikin
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Siobhan Özege – a writer at Fat Girl Food Squad and Shameless and generally articulate person. Siobhan has recently been quite vocal about TV Host Steve Paikin and his comments on why it is hard to find female guest for his show, The Agenda. If you haven’t read his comments, […]
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1. Farhang Ghajar on Being Kind
On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Farhang Ghajar – a fellow colleague at CBC, actor, and all-around awesome person. Farhang shared the story The Egg by Andy Weir with me and I wanted to talk with him about that story. The Egg is a story for all religions. A story that changed […]
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