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Face2Face with David Peck

Face2Face is hosted by change maker David Peck and is rooted in casual conversation and intelligent inspiration. David interviews film makers, actors, writers and artists of various kinds and he does it in a fun, thoughtful and entertaining way. Check out this weekly podcast where David honors and celebrates people who believe in the power of little things, the splash and ripple effect and who are rolling up their sleeves to make the world a better place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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Adam Sneyd - Cotton

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2017/02/08

Adam and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new book Cotton, its empire, commodities and politics, “clothing poverty” and anti-globalization and why we need to be concerned about how the world works.BiographyAdam Sneydconducts research on the political economy of commodities and development. He is particularly interested in learning more about the dynamic politics of commodities across Africa south of the Sahara. His research aims to better understand the new challenges that various commodity

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James Alan and Brian Roberts

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2017/02/07

Brian Roberts and James Alan join me in the mysterious back room of The Browsers’ Den of Magic to talk about expectations, secrets and the pressure to fool, card magic, wonder, scripting and the permanence of the coin.It’s a preview of our fun and interesting lecture to benefit the Cambodia War Remnant Museum.Spare Change for Social ChangeEnjoy an awesome pair of talks on magic with Brian Roberts and David Peck on February 26, 2017, at Toronto’s Browers’ Magic Den!They are two local Toronto

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Robert Osborne - Unstoppable

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2017/02/01

Robert OsborneRobert and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Unstoppable, addiction, making choices and the Fentanyl epidemic in Canada.TrailerSynopsisFor the first time, CBC audiences can go beyond the headlines with unprecedented access to the world of illegal fentanyl, and a glimpse inside the mind of one of Canada's most (self-described) skilled producers of black market synthetic drugs, a man known simply as Beeker.Much like the fictional Walter White character in the critically

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Vince Vetro

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2017/01/25

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Julian Baggini

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2017/01/18

Julian and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new book The Edge of Reason, radical scepticism, a post truth society, and why science doesn't have a monopoly on truth.BiographyJulian Bagginiis a British philosopher, and the author of several books about philosophy written for a general audience. He is co-founder ofThe Philosophers' Magazine.Baggini was awarded a PhD in 1996 fromUniversity College Londonfor a thesis on the philosophy ofpersonal identity.A Few Other Publications:What’s It All

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Elisa Paloschi - Driving with Selvi

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2017/01/13

Elisa and Face2Face host David Peck talk about child marriage, being present, staying positive and why Selvi’s story is an inspiration to us all.IMDBTrailerLearn more about the film here.SynopsisSelvi, like so many girls living in India, is forced to marry at 14, only to find herself in a violent marriage. One day in deep despair, she chooses to escape, going on to become South India’s first female taxi driver. We first meet Selvi at a girls’ shelter in 2004 – timid, soft-spoken, a fresh runaway

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Baxter Kruger - Patmos

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2017/01/11

Baxter and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new book Patmos, burned out suicidal theologians, the Incarnation, lies about ourselves and the “reconstruction of our fallen minds.”BiographyDr. C. Baxter Kruger, theologian, writer [and fishing lure designer] is the Director of Perichoresis Ministries. Baxter is a native of Prentiss, Mississippi.He and his wife Beth have been married for 30 years and have 4 children. A life long student of psychology, Baxter has degrees in political science,

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Luke Galati - Eastern

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2017/01/04

Luke and Face2Face host David Peck talk about community, the changing face of Toronto and gentrification. His film Eastern captures the story of a high school basketball powerhouse, but is really a story of the changing face of a neighbourhood.TrailerSynopsisEastern chronicles the dynamic story of four basketball players from Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute in Toronto, supported by a community of fans, coaches, and mentors. A prolific basketball team known to foster future NBA players, the

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Drew Hayden Taylor

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2016/12/14

Drew and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the concept of contact, aliens, humour as the “WD-40 of healing” and aboriginal consciousness. For more information about Drew go here. To purchase Take Us To Your Chief head here. Biography During the last twenty-five years of his life, Drew Hayden Taylor has done many things, most of which he is proud of. An Ojibway from the Curve Lake First Nations in Ontario, he has worn many hats in his literary career, from performing stand-up comedy at

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Roger Thurow - The First 1000 Days

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2016/11/30

Roger and I talk about his new book The First 1000 Days, “stupid poverty”, malnutrition, journalism and “gray matter” as infrastructure.More about Roger here at Outrage and Inspire.For more information about his book “The First 1000 Days” go here.The First 1000 Days initiative is here.BiographyRoger Thurow joined The Chicago Council on Global Affairs as senior fellow for global food and agricultural in January 2010 after three decades atThe Wall Street Journal.For 20 years, he served as

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40:19

Ed Wilson

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2016/11/23

Ed and I talk about building a safe future for all, The Locust Effect, responsibility and compassionate intervention.To buy a copy of The Locust Effect head here.BiographyEd Wilson is IJM Canada's Executive Director. In this role, Ed provides strategic and visionary leadership to the mission and vision of IJM in Canada, in order to rescue victims of violence and protect the poor by strengthening their justice systems. Prior to becoming Executive Director, Ed served as Chief Operating Officer for

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i-Minds - Dr. Mari Swingle

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2016/11/16

Dr. Swingle and I talk about her new book i-Minds, the digital divide, facial cues, the danger of unmitigated access and directional versus correctional therapies.Read more about her book i-Minds here and if you'd like to purchase it you can do that here.BiographyDr. Mari Swingle, or Dr. Mari as she tends to be referred to at the Swingle Clinic brings to the clinic extensive experience from both the world of Education and Clinical Psychology. Prior to the founding of Swingle Clinic, in 1997, Dr

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Curt Rhodes

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2016/11/14

Curt and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Syrians as newcomers to Canada, mentorship, giving back and about Syrians helping Syrians.For more information about QuestScope go here.BiographyCurt Rhodes has spent over 30 years working with, and on behalf of, marginalized communities and young people across the Middle East.As the recipient of the 2014 Dr. Jean Mayer Global Citizenship Award, Dr. Rhodes was recognized by Tufts University for his demonstrated compassion and tenacity in creating a

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Anatomy of Violence - TIFF 2016 - Deepa Mehta

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2016/11/10

Deepa and Face2Face host David Peck talk about systemic violence, choice and responsibility, inequality, gender disparity, power dynamics and why good parenting matters.For more information about TIFF go here.For more information about Deepa’s work here.IMDBSynopsisAnatomy of Violence mixes fiction and fact in an improvised exploration of the events leading up to, and following, the notorious gang rape of a young woman by six men in a moving bus in New Delhi, December 16, 2012.Twelve actors

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Pamela Hawley

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2016/11/09

Pamela and I talk about volunteerism, “your story”, social entrepreneurship, Universal Giving and why she’s not a pessimist. Biography Pamela Hawley is the founder and CEO of UniversalGiving™ an award-winning nonprofit that helps people give and volunteer with vetted, quality opportunities all over the world. Opportunities range from giving $25 to provide a month of meals to a child in Haiti, to volunteering with migrant children in Beijing, China. Pamela started in community service at age

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Girl Unbound - TIFF 2016 - Erin Heidenriech

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2016/11/07

Erin and I talk about gender disparity, her new film Girl Unbound, honesty, inspiration and where our perspective comes from.For more information about TIFF go here.IMDBTrailerMore info about the film here.SynopsisMaria Toorpakai Wazir has spent her young life defying expectations. At age 25, she is an internationally competitive squash player. But in her home country, Pakistan, she remains controversial. In her family's region of Waziristan, women are forbidden by the Taliban from playing sports

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Dog Eat Dog - TIFF 2016 - Paul Schrader

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2016/11/07

Paul and I talk about his new film Dog Eat Dog, living in the “sweet spot” of history, why humans have run their course and the recidivist nature of crime.For more information about TIFF go here.IMDBTrailerSynopsisDOG EAT DOG is a gritty contemporary crime thriller starring Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe about a trio of excons, deep in the underbelly of Cleveland, who are hired for a kidnapping.When the botched abduction goes awry and gets completely out of control, the cons find themselves on the

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Off Frame AKA Revolution until Victory - TIFF 2016 -...

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/11/05

Mohanad and I talk about Palestine, history, peaceful revolution, looking for shadows and finding the bridge between all of us. For more information about TIFF go here. IMDB Trailer More info about the film here. Synopsis In his remarkably assured debut documentary, Ramallah-based director Mohanad Yaqubi untangles the fraught history of his homeland, long at the centre of one of the world's most painful conflicts. With the precision and grace of the best essay films, Yaqubi uses found footage, much

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Beauties of the Night - TIFF 2016 - María-José Cuevas...

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2016/11/03

Maria-Jose and Olga and I talk about show-women, reinventing yourself, living for and with your dreams and gender issues of all kinds. For more information about TIFF go here. IMDB Trailer Synopsis The disco-era heyday of Mexico's burlesque culture may have long passed, but many of the sequined stars of those cabarets are still with us. Their stories speak volumes about what it means to be a no-longer-young woman in a career grounded in physical beauty and erotic appeal. Eight years in the making,

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An Eye for an Eye - TIFF 2016 - Ilan Ziv

Face2Face with David Peck ·

2016/11/02

Ilan and I talk about his new film An Eye for An Eye, hate, racism, and forgiveness, why the future may not be so bright, where hope fits in and why developing a positive narrative is essential. IMDB Trailer More info about the film and Ilan here. Synopsis The subject of a new documentary out in theatres beginning October 28th, "An Eye For An Eye" by Israeli director Ilan Ziv, tells the story of shooting victim Rais Bhuiyan , the only survivor of a post 9-11 hate crime by Texas native Mark Stroman

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