Next Take Podcast

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka explore three intriguing stories: how female baboons can reject sperm, the investigation into a former Meta employee accused of downloading private photos, and how physical exercise could help boost memory. Join the conversation as they unpack animal biology, digital privacy, and the connection between movement and the mind. A fascinat...

This week on The Next Take Podcast , Canada's own Tanyka reflects on the Halloween movie classic Hocus Pocus. In Hocus Pocus , After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil...

This week on The Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel explores the return of Dragon Ball Super , reflects on the Toronto Tempo’s inaugural season, and takes a closer look at WEBTOON and Marvel’s plans for a new comics app. After years of anticipation, Dragon Ball Super is making its highly anticipated return with Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, scheduled to premiere on October 11, 2026. The enhanced...

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka explore the mysteries of the Bridgewater Triangle as part of their Third Annual Halloween Series. From eerie legends to reports of unexplained encounters, they examine the stories behind the region’s haunting reputation. Known as one of New England’s most mysterious regions, the Bridgewater Triangle has been linked to decades of strang...

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel sits down with Tony, aka BLYSS, to explore the story behind his nickname, the creative vision shaping his art, and his perspective on AI-generated content’s growing influence on artists and the creative industry. Known online as BLYSS (@blysstx) , BLYSS is a visual artist and creative who uses bold, distinctive artwork to bring ideas, personaliti...

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka unpack concerns over lead in drinking water at Ontario schools, explore the story of a sperm donor who meets his 60 children, and discuss an order requiring Netflix to reimburse customers. Concerns are growing over lead in drinking water at Ontario schools after a new analysis found elevated levels at facilities across the province. Th...

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and RJ break down some of the latest developments shaking up the gaming industry. They discuss Hideo Kojima’s growing relationship with Xbox, Microsoft’s patent involving in-game advertising, Playstation Tap To Pay Patent On Controller and the possibility of Binge x Destiny making an unexpected comeback. Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions are st...

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka kick off the Third Annual Halloween Series with a chilling look at The Countess of Hungary . Known throughout history as the “Blood Countess,” Elizabeth Báthory was a powerful Hungarian noblewoman whose name became connected to some of Europe’s most disturbing legends. Born in 1560, Báthory was accused of brutally torturing and killing...

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel sits down with Norwick Robinson for an in-depth conversation about Endigo Society and the future of Duality . They explore the creative vision behind the projects, Robinson’s journey as a creator, what goes into building an independent comic universe, and what fans can expect next. Comic book creator Norwick Robinson brings ambitious world-buildi...

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada's own Mikel and Tanyka present another edition of Screen Take , where they spotlight the latest TV shows, movies, and documentaries worth watching For September 2026. Spotlight Watch Mikel Miles Watched AIR (2023) - Before Air Jordan became one of the most recognizable brands in sports, it began with a risky bet on a young basketball player who had yet t...

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka break down a mix of Canadian news and everyday debate. They discuss Metrolinx introducing body cameras, weigh the pros and cons of writing notes by hand versus using a phone, and examine Canada Post’s move toward ending home delivery. Metrolinx is bringing body-worn cameras to frontline transit staff across the GO Transit and UP Expres...

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and RJ turn their attention to Marvel’s Wolverine for PS5 , examining what the highly anticipated title could bring to PlayStation’s superhero lineup. Marvel’s Wolverine brings Logan’s claws, rage and complicated past to the PlayStation 5. Developed by Insomniac Games, the action-adventure puts players in control of Wolverine as he battles danger...

This week on The Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Tanyka and Ramona take a journey through Michael Jackson’s musical legacy , from his Motown days with The Jackson 5 to his final studio album, Invincible . Along the way, they revisit some of MJ’s most memorable eras, albums, and songs before tackling one very difficult question: What’s their favourite Michael Jackson song? Because, let’s face it....

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka take a closer look at the life and legacy of Ryan White , whose battle against HIV/AIDS stigma became a defining story of the 1980s. They discuss his experiences, the discrimination he faced, and how his story helped challenge public misconceptions and reshape the national conversation around HIV/AIDS. In the 1980s, at the height of fe...

This week on Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka break down two stories making headlines: a message from Hollywood stars Ryan Gosling and Anne Hathaway, and the controversy surrounding transgender girls being told to leave Girlguiding. They examine the stories, the reactions, and the wider conversations they’ve sparked. Ryan Gosling and Anne Hathaway are speaking up about Hollywood’s...

This week on  The Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel breaks down three stories making waves across gaming, sports, and streaming. He dives into the rumored sales numbers for  Marvel’s Wolverine  on PS5, LeBron James’ new deal with Polymarket, and Disney+ bringing ads to all subscription tiers. Rumored Wolverine PS5 Sales:  Marvel’s Wolverine  may already be off to a st...

This week on  The Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel brings together special guests Keith, Kosta, and RJ to discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day topping the domestic box office, women proposing to men, whether hip hop is a young man’s game, and Roc Nation’s reported struggle to secure a performer for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show. Spider-Man:...

This week on  Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka examine the growing debate surrounding book bans in the United States. From challenges in schools and libraries to concerns over censorship, education, and freedom of expression, they explore the key issues driving the controversy and the broader questions about who decides what Americans can read. Across the United States, the b...

This week on The Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel breaks down three major stories shaking up entertainment and sports: Hideo Kojima’s split from PlayStation, the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s revealing sports betting ad, and the blockbuster basketball news Raptors fans have been waiting for Kawhi Leonard is FINALLY BACK AS A TORONTO RAPTOR!!! After decades...

This week on  Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel sits down with Kurt, aka Elementmanga5, to discuss his previous project,  Element 5 , AI in art, future projects, and more! Element5manga is an independent manga creator and artist who uses Instagram to showcase original artwork, characters, and updates surrounding the  Element  manga project. The account gives followers a lo...

This week on  Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka discuss a flight attendant being thrown from a flight, a 600-year-old Pinot Noir grape discovered in a toilet, and the UN voting to recognize the enslavement of Africans as one of history’s gravest injustices. An Air Canada flight attendant survived an extraordinary ordeal after being thrown from an aircraft during a deadly colli...

This week on The Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Tanyka and Ramona take a look back at the Tyler Perry classic, Why Did I Get Married? They discuss the trials and tribulations of marriage dynamics through the lens of the couples featured in the movie. Why Did I Get Married features eight married friends who take their annual reunion vacation in the Colorado mountains. Revelations of infidelity inv...

This week on  Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel, Tanyka, and RJ examine the tragic story of Skylar Neese—a case of friendship, betrayal, and murder that shocked a community and captured national attention. In July 2012, 16-year-old Skylar Neese disappeared after secretly leaving her home in Star City, West Virginia, to meet two of her closest friends, Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf. What i...

This week on  Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel sits down with Richard Singleton II, owner of Creative Theory World and creator of the hockey manga and animation Rule 56. They discuss the vision behind Creative Theory World, Richard’s creative journey, and what fans can expect from his upcoming hockey animation. Created by Creative Theory World, the project offers a f...

This week on  Next Take Podcast , Canada’s own Mikel and RJ discuss Xbox’s shift from disc to digital, the latest  GTA 6 Netflix trailer, and the biggest announcements from PlayStation’s September 2026 State of Play. Xbox is giving physical game collectors a new way to take their libraries into the digital era. The company’s new Disc-to-Digital feature allows players to insert supported...