The John Oakley Show

In this special episode, Premier Doug Ford joins John Oakley for an unfiltered, emotional conversation about the pivotal role the Oakley Show played in launching the Ford political movement. Ford reflects on the early days when his brother Rob Ford became a radio fixture, exposing waste at City Hall and connecting directly with listeners—moments that, Doug says, set the stage for everything that f...

In one of the most poignant weeks in Toronto radio history, John Oakley opens his heart and his memory box. With the finish line in sight, he invites listeners to walk beside him through the winding, unpredictable, often hilarious journey that shaped his 46-year career. From sleeping in a campus studio in Waterloo, to spinning records in Guelph, to finding his voice in Montreal and eventually beco...

John Turley-Ewart  is a risk management consultant specializing in capital markets, with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets. He's a certified anti-money laundering specialist, as well as a contributor to the Globe & Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did a near-perfect Superman #1 survive since 1939 and sell for $9.1 million? Lon Allen, VP at Heritage Auctions, joins John Oakley to reveal the incredible attic discovery and why collectors drove the record-breaking price. Later, criminal lawyer Joseph Neuberger — host of Not On Record — unpacks why convicted murderer Dellen Millard has been moved to medium security, the outrage from victims'...

Robert Mazur is a former U-S Federal Agent. In the 1980’s he successfully infiltrated Pablo Escobar’s drug cartel. He is the author of the bestseller "The Infiltrator: The True Story of One Man Against the Biggest Drug Cartel in History" adapted as the 2016 major motion picture starring Bryan Cranston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A global Cloudflare crash sends services offline and users into a panic — so John Oakley calls in tech and gaming commentator Liana Kerzner to translate the chaos and explain how a single glitch can stall everything from transit systems to streaming platforms. Then, a wild viral clip of a man wandering into a pack of black wolves in Yellowstone prompts biologist Cara McGarry to join the show with...

John Turley-Ewart  is a risk management consultant specializing in capital markets, with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets. He's a certified anti-money laundering specialist, as well as a contributor to the Globe & Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grieving families are outraged after a couple is charged in a string of grave‑robbing incidents across Halton, Hamilton, London, and Toronto — and listeners call in with their own stories about burying valuables with loved ones. Next, Amy Eileen-Hamm — freelance writer and co‑founder of Canadian Women’s Sex‑Based Rights — sounds the alarm on the IOC’s wavering stance on biological males in women’s...

John Oakley hosts an extraordinary conversation with geneticist and archaeologist Dr. Turi King, who breaks down the science behind the recent genome sequencing of Adolf Hitler using a bloodstained relic from his Berlin bunker. From medical anomalies like Kallmann syndrome to the ethical limits of DNA in psychological profiling, King separates fact from speculation. The show also explores Toronto’...

The John Oakley Show honours the sacrifices of Canadian and allied soldiers through a powerful look at the war in Afghanistan and its lasting impact. Shaun Maloney, professor of history at the Royal Military College and author of The Canadian Army in Afghanistan, shares his firsthand experience embedded with Canadian troops. He outlines how Canada’s military helped defeat al-Qaeda, held back the T...

On the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, historian Ric Mixter—author of Tattletale Sounds: The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations—joins John to share exclusive insights from his 1994 dive to the wreck site. Hear what he saw with his own eyes, why the crew’s remains were never recovered, and the latest evidence on what truly caused the freighter to split apart. Later in...

John Oakley tackles a packed show: first, Mike Gropp, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (Toronto Metropolitan University’s national cybersecurity centre), explains the privacy risks of digital billboards using facial detection at Union Station—and why stronger transparency standards are needed. Then, Jocelyn Bamford, Founder of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and...

John Turley-Ewart  is a risk management consultant specializing in capital markets, with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets. He's a certified anti-money laundering specialist, as well as a contributor to the Globe & Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oakley dives into the newly tabled federal budget — promised to be “big, bold, and beautiful” — but is it really? John and his guests unpack what it means for Canadians, small businesses, and the economy. Guests include: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, on ballooning federal debt, spending hikes, and what Ottawa didn’t cut. Richard Kurland, Immigration Lawyer and...

John Turley-Ewart  is a risk management consultant specializing in capital markets with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets. He's a certified anti-money laundering specialist, as well as a contributor to the Globe & Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John opens with a wild round-up — escaped monkeys, coyotes, and a neighbourhood rat war — before shifting to the serious stuff: Ian Lee, Associate Professor of Management, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, on how Trump’s tariff tactics could yank Ontario’s auto sector and force a Canadian pivot to critical minerals. Sprott School of Business+1 Stephen Holyday, Toronto City Councillor...

Doug Ford's anti-tariff TV ads ruffle feathers in Washington, with Trump furious and U.S. Ambassador clashing with Ford’s trade advisor. John weighs in on whether Doug is playing the long game or blowing up the Canada-U.S. trade file. Guests include: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, exposes jaw-dropping government spending on stress balls, branded apples, a...

David Wilkes, President & CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association, breaks down the sharp decline in GTA new-home and condo sales—now sitting at just 20 % of the ten-year average—and how high government fees, taxes, and costs threaten future supply and 40,000 construction jobs. Why Wilkes believes HST relief and rate cuts could bring buyers back and how Canada’s housing slowdo...

John Turley-Ewart is a risk-management consultant specializing in capital markets with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets. He's also a certified anti-money laundering specialist, and a contributor to the Globe & Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, John explores stories that range from the absurd to the existential — from a dog certified to serve alcohol to the possibility of an alien mothership passing through our solar system. Topics covered: The “Certified” Pug Phoebe – Robert Day, Managing Director at Cognisense, exposes major flaws in online training and safety certifications after a dog earns over 200 credentials, from...

On today’s episode: George Diamantouros, Manager at Sneaky Dee’s, on why the Blue Jays asked his bar to remove a Game 7 sign. Jeffrey Sussman, author of Big Apple Gangsters, on a New York poker ring tied to four mafia families. Panel with David Wills and Stephen Holyday debates: Jays ticket resale markups Toronto’s retail theft crisis Free MTA buses vs. TTC priorities Olivia Chow’s hiring freeze a...

Blue Jays vs. the Bride: Should a Calgary couple move their wedding timeline to avoid competing with a Jays playoff game? Listeners weigh in with hot takes, personal stories — and even suggestions for Blue Jays–themed weddings. Canada’s Housing Crisis: Oakley slams red tape, cancelled developments, and failed promises from all levels of government. Crypto Crime Crackdown: A Canadian crypto exchang...

When Julio Rodríguez homered at the Rogers Centre, Ned Boland did what every true Jays fan is expected to do—he threw the opposing team’s ball back. But that act of fan solidarity got him booted from the stadium… and turned him into a folk hero. Ned joins John Oakley to share the chaotic (and hilarious) story of peer pressure, free beers, and a second set of tickets that got him back in just in ti...

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John digs into four big stories with expert voices: • The Louvre jewel robbery — why stolen imperial gems are likely to be broken up and sold on the black market, with Leila Amineddoleh, a New York–based art, cultural heritage & intellectual property lawyer (Chair of an Art Law Group). • Richmond, B.C., land-title ruling — mortgages paused and transit plans in limbo after a pivotal court decision...