Blackballed With James Di Fiore

One of the most successful and outspoken Canadians, W. Brett Wilson joins us to talk all things Trudeau, and how to balance good environmental policies with sound economic strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Fesiak is the Vice President of Sales at a company called Indeema, which has been active in sending much needed equipment to help the people of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING - This episode of Blackballed includes details of sexual torture and abuse. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Lara Payne is an ex member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, and a survivor of sexual violence that was inflicted and enabled by the PBCC itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extremism is considered a growing problem in Canada. But what happens when people who associate with hate groups become disillusioned with what they are seeing/doing? Bryan Trottier and Alaa Soufi were part of right wing and left wing extremist groups in Canada, but different circumstances have given both of them second thoughts re who they spent their time with. Counter-terrorism expert Mubin Sha...

Podcast host and tv/radio veteran Ryan Jespersen joins James to discuss religion, politics, and the emergence of magic mushrooms as a therapeutic drug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Brown is the owner and founder of the independent outlet CANADALAND. Cherise Seucharan is a reporter for CANADALAND. Together they just released the pod series Ratfucker, a behind the scenes glimpse of the political dark arts, as told by ex fixer David Wallace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fixer David Wallace has a lot to say about Mark Carney, and whether or not Doug Ford is a dark horse in the 2025 Canadian federal election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He is the leader of the People's Party of Canada, and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs. He is also without a seat in the House of Commons. Maxime Bernier stops by to discuss his party's chances in an election he is on record as saying will be won by Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not many rappers have had the type of longevity that Halifax rapper Classified has enjoyed, especially in Canada. Classified joins me to talk about his acoustic album Retrospected, the upcoming tour, and the tragedy of losing his friend, fellow Nova Scotian and battle rap champion Pat Stay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corinna Cohn is a trans activist whose views set her apart from the status quo. In this episode we try to navigate the waters of gender activism, and the tropes that come with it, in order to find both common ground and a way forward that is inclusive for everyone, including the diversity of opinion within the trans communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are stories about artists and producers getting ripped off, and then there is the story of Marvin Prince. Marvin was the force behind the stratospheric success of Canadian rapper/reggae artist, Snow. He hustled, he helped develop him as an artist, and when Snow blew up Marvin was left with nothing to show for it. He eventually sued Snow, and you will not believe what happened next... #inform...

Matt Le Tissier is a former pro footballer for Southampton, UK and a fierce critic of the UK's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill C-11 now sits with the Senate, and many senators are expressing deep concern for the sweeping powers this bill will give the already-non-transparent CRTC. Senator Leo Housakos joins us to talk about the ramifications of the bill, and if the chamber of sober second thought will prevail in killing the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaslighting. Harassment. Invading the privacy of children. Being under surveillance. Over the past 2 years James has dealt with all of this. That, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Casual Friday is back with Caryma Sa'd, David Wallace, Paul Atkinson and Paul Riss. We chat about Danny Taro's misogyny, Jagmeet Singh's Invisible Man routine, and mosquitos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The triumphant return of Casual Friday is so triumphant it is on Monday. Spenny and Douglas Connors join James to discuss the war in #Ukraine, religion in American politics, and if Canada is following suit in the difficulties separating the two. #trans #blacklivesmatter #blm #pride Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of the week again....where James gets really high, Ryan gets wasted and they shoot the shit with their pals. James has plans that involve mushrooms. You can safely assume it isn't a risotto. This week James & Ryan are joined by @NatePike from @TheBreakdownAB, @CarymaRules & @TheArmyKris from the "Fire for Effect" Podcast. Many things will be said... Viewer discretion is discouraged...

It's Casual Friday...act accordingly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Get A Life podcast is comprised of ex members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, and they've made their mark over the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Hoyle's family had been in the PBCC since its inception. Then his sexuality challenged everything he believed in, resulting in some of the most egregious behavior ever from the cult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ex member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Richard Marsh talks to us about the various sexual abuse cases from PBCC communities around the world, and how the cult treats members who do come forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Seed grew up in the cult known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. She survived a horrifying ordeal, including abuse and the forced separation from her family. She shares her story with us today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Bachelard is a deputy editor for Australia's The Age, and also the author of the compelling 2008 book Behind The Exclusive Brethren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carman Drever isn't just an ex member of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Cult, she is also the granddaughter of its former Universal Leader, James Symington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Woodbury grew up in the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. He was relentlessly bullied for being gay and has been out since the age of 24. This is his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices