LIMELIGHT PODCAST

We welcome John McDermott to the podcast! The reality is, Jay Shetty has been lying about his past to sell the public a coaching program with FALSE credentials, among other products/books, and somehow has become very well connected with notable celebrities and political figures, even the president. When we first reported on this earlier this year, we knew this article was years old, and Nicole Arb...

Remember to be kind to robots folks. Or is that too much? At what point does artificial intelligence no longer become artificial? What are your thoughts about the reality of where we're headed with this autonomous future? Let us know in the comments. More details: An Anthropic researcher just quit and went public with a warning about where AI is headed. We go over what Jacob Coxon actually sai...

The manosphere is a very large topic that couldn't be covered in just one episode, but we wanted to start the conversation by reacting to the latest Netflix documentary by Louis Theroux, "Inside the Manosphere". There's a lot to unpack and we didn't agree on everything, with the documentary and even each other. What are your thoughts on the documentary? More details: We final...

Well, is this whole Jasleen / Akaash Singh situation just for clout? Is it because Jasleen is not a good person/wife? We give our thoughts on the whole situation. We're breaking down the Akaash Singh and Jasleen Singh drama that's been all over Flagrant podcast, TikTok, and the internet. This whole situation with Andrew Schulz's co-host has people talking about relationship drama, toxi...

Iceman finally dropped and Drake went all in. It's gotta be one of his best albums ever, but only time will tell. Almost 20 years in the game, with everyone turning against him, and he still managed to get everyone to forget while they're singing songs All Drake fans wanted was maybe a couple lines to address the beef but just bring out bangers, and he managed to do all that and more. It&#...

Jay Shetty had us fooled until we actually looked into his past. The quotes, the enllightment, the living in caves... so much to unpack here. Why is no one talking about this?? More details: Jay Shetty built a self-help empire on a monk story, and a 2024 Guardian investigation by John McDermott found a lot of it doesn't add up. We went through the whole thing. He officiated Ben Affleck and Jen...

Our hearts are with anyone affected by either of these tragedies. What are your thoughts on the topics we discussed? Leave them in the comments. More details: This one was heavy... We sat down to talk through two moments in recent Canadian history that hit the whole country hard, and honestly they're both still tough to wrap our heads around. First up is the Tumbler Ridge shooting. An 18-year-...

We had a goal when we started. It was to hit at least 50 episodes. And we're actually here... even though it legit almost got shut down after just TWO episodes. We reflect on the journey here and take a moment to talk about what we've learned, how we've changed, and what's ahead. If you have been following us since then, or any time thereafter, we really appreciate each and every o...

Ernie "Punch" McLean has to be the most unbelievable person in hockey history. There's so many stories he has and we could get only get through so many. You'd never know he's 93 if you were to meet Ernie. He's got a ton of energy and still sharp as ever. I'm proud to be part of The Ernie Punch McLean Legacy Foundation, as we work towards recognizing Punch with a statu...

*Watch episode 44 to watch the first conversation we had with Raj* Our first conversation with Raj from @sikhadelic.healing was a unique one to say the least. We weren't sure what kind of response we would get, but we knew we personally learned a lot from it. Just a few months later, we're pleasantly surprised to see how much of a positive response we received, also with a lot of questions...

This episode we chat about Harmol's trauma (that he was able to move past from) after his team, the Seattle Seahawks, won Superbowl LX. We also go over the commercials, what we liked, what was weird, and what (we thought) was absolutely wrong. What are your thoughts on the halftime show and the Serena Williams commercial? And if your NFL fan, how do you feel about Superbowl LX? Super Bowl 60 i...

Jessie Sohpaul joins us on this one to chat about growing up as an artist, what he's up to these days, and then some chatting about Punjabi wedding traditions. If we forgot to mention one or were wrong about something leave it in the comments!!More Details:We finally got Jessie Sohpaul on the pod. If you know Vancouver's South Asian creative scene, you already know who he is. Jessie is a P...

This episode we bring on a good friend, Matt, who has always been a very big Kanye West fan, but in recent years has found it hard to separate his art from his actions outside of music. We go over all the most notable controversial moments, aka "crash outs" in Kanye West's career, and discuss our thoughts on them. We recorded this just days before he issued his latest public apology through Wall S...

In this episode, we chatted with Raj, also known as Sikhadelic Healing, shares his experience with his path to spirituality. He brings a perspective that is unique, yet seems to make a lot of sense when you think about why Sikhism began. What are your thoughts on the subject? Follow Sikhadelics on Instagram: @sikhadelic.healing More details: We sat down with Raj, known as Sikhadelics on social med...

We flew to Ontario to meet Steve Allgood, the 2nd patient in Canadian history to receive psychedelic assisted therapy through the health care system. We can't even begin to imagine being diagnosed with cancer just days before your wedding, and not just any cancer, one that almost nobody survives. Steve has come a long way since then, defying all odds and still alive today to share his story, with...

Well, is this whole Jasleen / Akaash Singh situation just for clout? Is it because Jasleen is not a good person/wife? We give our thoughts on the whole situation. We're breaking down the Akaash Singh and Jasleen Singh drama that's been all over the internet. This whole situation with Andrew Schulz's co-host has people talking about relationship drama, toxic relationship dynamics, and w...

Jacquille Kambo, the man behind several films and many more to come, joins us this episode where we talk about how we have known each other over the years, and the impact we both had on each other without knowing it at the time. We talk about his experience being in the industry, what inspires his creativity, and how he’s learned to take care of his mental health. This was a great open and honest...

We went out for a 2nd day after the last one to do some street interviews back in September and asked people about what they really liked about Vancouver, conspiracy theories they actually believe in, and even some more serious questions around mental health. We got some interesting answers this time. Every person is unique and that's what we love about Vancouver. What are your thoughts on peo...

We went out for our 2nd time ever to do street interviews back in August and asked people about what they really liked about Vancouver, conspiracy theories they actually believe in, and even some more serious questions around mental health. We got some great answers. Every person is unique and that's what we love about Vancouver. What are your thoughts on people's answers? What should we a...

This episode discusses alcoholism and mental health struggles. We share this story with deep respect and love for someone who impacted many lives positively, while also being honest about the challenges he faced. Our goal is to reduce stigma and help others recognize when someone needs help. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP: Please know you are not alone. Resources are available, confidential...

I had never really looked into sound baths before, let alone plan to attend one in person. Although David Hickey of @crystaljourneyman doesn't like to call them sound baths, they are definitely not your average concert. The gongs and crystal bowls make specific frequencies of sound and in my personal experience, there is some sort of therapeutic effect. In our previous episode with Dr. Valorie...

In loving memory of Thomas Hartle, who left us one year ago today, on August 13th. When I first spoke with Dr. Valorie Masuda in 2022, I had this conversation with Thomas not long after. After releasing our recent podcasts from the (first) doctor's perspective of psilocybin assisted therapy for end of life distress, it's only right we share the first patient's experience. Thomas was so...

This is part 2 of our chat with Dr. Valorie Masuda who shares more details on how our current healthcare system in Canada works, and how it's not supporting "health" but rather supporting pharmaceutical companies. Some of this information was quite surprising to us, including how she quit chemotherapy practice because of her own ethical dilemma. Not many patients are given a choice a...

This episode is the most important one we've released thus far. It's been one we've had in mind before we even started Limelight. Mental health is the most important issue we're facing in the first world and there are many people suffering and coping in different ways. In the Vancouver area, yes we have an opioid crisis but really, it's a mental health crisis at its core. Psychedelic compounds suc...

This is part 2 of our conversation with my cousin sister, Taran Bhela, a make up artist in the Greater Toronto Area, known as @beautybybhela. Getting popular online comes up with many positives; it's why so many people get into it, however not many people talk about the other side of it where it can be dark and creepy. Taran isn't a celebrity by any means, however, she's had some interesting exper...