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The Weird Canadian

The Weird Canadian

Tired of playing it safe? Feeling boxed-in by the 9–5, mainstream media narratives, or a life that just doesn"t fit? Welcome to The Weird Canadian—where smart-but-stuck Canadians come to wake up, break out, and get real. This is your permission slip for weird, wild, soul-aligned living. We’re not here to sugarcoat. We’re here to shake things up—with truth-telling conversations, rebellious ideas, and raw explorations of what it really means to live on your own terms. Like sitting around a campfire

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00:47:31

Can This AI Read Your Mind? | Sharif Amlani (HumanAI...

The Weird Canadian ·

2026/01/07

Episode NotesCan an AI really understand what you think? In this episode, we explore one of the most fascinating and controversial applications of artificial intelligence: understanding human opinion. I sit down with Sharif Amlani, PhD, the Founder and CEO of HumanAI, a UC Berkeley-backed startup revolutionizing public opinion research. Sharif holds a PhD in Political Science from UC Davis and previously developed cutting-edge AI solutions at Moody's Analytics. Now, he's building AI "digital

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00:19:56

The Unelected Gatekeepers: Inside the CRTC’s Control...

The Weird Canadian ·

2026/01/05

Episode NotesThere is a powerful, unelected agency in Canada that controls your internet, your phone bill, and even what you see on Netflix. It’s the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC ), and its influence over our digital lives is growing every year. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the CRTC. Host of The Weird Canadian, a former public servant turned entrepreneur, investigates the history of the CRTC’s power, its controversial expansion through laws like

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00:48:12

The #1 Mistake Businesses Make With Tech (And How to...

The Weird Canadian ·

2026/01/01

Episode NotesIs your organization constantly chasing the latest tech trends, only to end up with expensive tools that nobody uses? In this episode, we sit down with Abby Clobridge, founder of FireOak Strategies and a fractional CIO with a refreshingly different approach to business technology. Abby's background isn't in computer science—it's in library science. This unique perspective has shaped her "people-first, technology-second" philosophy that's helping mission-driven organizations

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00:58:05

The Wall Street Insider Who Walked Away: A Guide to...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/12/30

Episode NotesWhat if the life you're building isn't truly yours? My guest today, Aaron Scott, built a career most people only dream of—a multi-strategy hedge fund, 20 years on Wall Street—and chose to leave it all behind. He calls the world of success we strive for a "program," an illusion created by systems of capitalism, education, and media. In this episode, he gives us the tools to uninstall that programming. Join us for a deep and transformative conversation where we discuss: •The

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00:58:41

Tracy King: How a Late-Diagnosed Autistic CEO is...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/12/25

Episode NotesWhat if the very things that make us feel "different" are the keys to unlocking our greatest potential? In this powerful episode, Cody sits down with Tracy King (they/them ), the CEO of InspirEd and a leading voice in neuroinclusion. As a late-diagnosed autistic entrepreneur and parent to four neurodivergent kids, Tracy offers a deeply personal and professional perspective on the future of work. Together, they deconstruct the myth of "normalcy" and explore why the

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00:11:19

Is Pierre Poilievre More Dangerous Than Donald Trump?

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/12/23

Episode NotesIt’s the comparison that has dominated Canadian political discourse: is Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre simply Canada’s version of Donald Trump? In this deep-dive analysis, we go beyond the surface-level similarities to reveal the crucial, often-overlooked differences in their political playbooks. This episode explores the origins of the “Maple MAGA” narrative, from Poilievre’s support for the trucker convoy to his viral media strategy. We then pivot to a critical examination of

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00:38:19

The $220 Billion Bet: Can Canada Innovate Its Way Out...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/12/22

Episode Notes Just weeks after scientists confirmed the world has crossed its first catastrophic climate tipping point with the die-off of coral reefs, we sit down with the woman leading Canada's charge to build a new, sustainable ocean economy. Kendra Macdonald is the CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, an ambitious national project with a goal to grow our "blue economy" fivefold to $220 billion by 2035. A former top global executive at Deloitte, Kendra bet her career on this mission. In

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00:10:08

Canada's $160 Billion Climate Charade: Where Did the...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/12/17

Episode NotesFor decades, Canadians have been told a story of sacrifice for the planet. We’ve paid the carbon taxes, embraced new rules, and been promised a greener future. But as the deadlines for climate targets loom, a frustrating question remains: where are the results? In this episode of The Weird Canadian Podcast, I take you on an investigative journey deep into Canada's Net Zero strategy. We follow the money—over $160 billion in commitments—to uncover a system plagued by bureaucratic delays,

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00:49:00

The REAL Reason Technical Leaders Fail at People...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/12/12

Episode NotesWhy do we promote our best engineers into leadership roles they are unprepared for, only to see them burn out? The skills that make a great individual contributor are often the opposite of what’s needed to be a great leader. This is the technical leadership crisis, and it’s costing companies their best talent. In this episode, Cody sits down with Andrew Hinkelman, a former CTO with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry at companies like LinkedIn, Stripe, and Sony. After

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00:26:07

Bill C-11 & C-18 Explained: How Canada Is Silencing...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/12/09

Episode NotesIn this urgent and revealing episode, we unpack two of the most consequential pieces of legislation affecting Canadian digital rights: Bills C-11 and C-18. While government officials frame these laws as consumer protection measures, the reality is far more complex—and concerning. Digital rights advocate Miriam Rachel Burr joins us to explain exactly what these bills do, why major tech companies like Meta have abandoned the Canadian market, and how these laws are already affecting

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00:50:57

How a Top CX Expert Uses AI to Beat the Competition...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/12/05

Episode NotesWe have more customer service technology than ever before—chatbots, AI assistants, and complex CRM systems. So why does it feel like customer experience is getting worse? In this episode, I sit down with Abisola Fagbiye, a UK-based Customer Experience (CX) Strategist who has worked with organizations ranging from small startups to the United Nations. She argues that the obsession with technology is causing businesses to lose the one thing that truly matters: the human touch. Abisola

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00:25:01

How to Use AI Without a Computer Science Degree | AI...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/12/02

Episode NotesStruggling to understand AI? You don't need a computer science degree. In this episode of The Weird Canadian, I sit down with Sairam Sundaresan—a veteran AI researcher with over 14 years of experience and author of the upcoming book "AI for the Rest of Us"—to demystify artificial intelligence for non-technical entrepreneurs. Sairam introduces a revolutionary concept called the "AI Exam": a simple technique where you use AI to poke holes in your ideas before you

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00:22:34

AI Software Development Is Broken - Here's What 4x...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/11/28

Episode NotesAI software development is broken—and 4x founder Gregory Lind explains exactly why. In this 22-minute interview, Gregory Lind (CEO of Buildly, 4x startup founder, and author of "Radical Therapy for Software Teams") reveals what's really happening when teams rely too heavily on AI coding tools. From "magic button vibe coding" to the hidden dangers of treating prototypes as production code, Gregory shares hard-won lessons from building four companies. With a unique

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00:26:20

Stop Doomscrolling: The Cure for Toxic News Media

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/11/25

Episode Notes Jack Brewster, founder of Newsreel, reveals how toxic algorithms and AI media drive global hostility and presents his innovative, gamified solution to the misinformation crisis. Episode Overview: The algorithms are broken. Journalist Jack Brewster has spent a decade on the front lines of the misinformation war, tracing viral lies from obscure social media posts to the highest levels of political debate. In this candid interview, he explains how social media systems reward polarization,

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00:18:57

The Heat Dilemma: How 822,000 Canadian Families Are...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/11/14

Episode NotesIn this episode of The Weird Canadian, we tackle a hidden crisis affecting over 822,000 households across the country: energy poverty. While politicians debate carbon taxes, hundreds of thousands of Canadians—seniors, renters, and Indigenous communities—are forced to make an impossible choice: heat or eat. This is the audio version of our deep-dive YouTube video, where we explore the shocking data from Statistics Canada, break down the four key drivers trapping families in this cycle,

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The AI LinkedIn Advantage: Building a Real Personal...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/11/11

Episode Notes Is your LinkedIn profile optimized for success, or is it just collecting digital dust? In this episode, we sit down with Al Kushner, a 20-year LinkedIn veteran and author of "The AI LinkedIn Advantage," to explore how entrepreneurs can use artificial intelligence to build an authentic and powerful personal brand. Al reveals that the true power of AI on LinkedIn goes far beyond just generating content ideas. We discuss the art of optimizing your profile to attract high-value

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00:12:26

Why the Internet Isn't a "Place" — And How That...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/11/07

Episode NotesWhat if our biggest mistake with the internet was the first metaphor we chose for it? For 30 years, we've called it a "place." We talk about "online communities," "digital citizenship," and "safe spaces." But this metaphor has a dark side. By treating a communication medium like a physical environment, we've imported real-world consequences, moral panics, and tribalism into a space designed for ideas. In this episode, I break down the

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00:28:12

The Fox Guarding the Henhouse: How Brokers Cost You...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/11/04

Episode Notes 🦊 The fox is guarding the henhouse. And most business owners have no idea. What if I told you your company is probably overpaying for healthcare by about $4,000 per employee per year? And the person you're trusting to save you money actually makes MORE when your costs go up? In this explosive conversation, I sit down with Donovan Pyle—a former professional drummer turned health insurance whistleblower, CEO of Health Compass Consulting, and 2025 Benefits Advisor of the Year. Donovan

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00:20:00

Canada's MAiD Crisis: When Death Is Easier Than...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/10/31

Episode Notes🚨 In March 2025, the United Nations condemned Canada for violating disability rights through its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) system. This episode investigates why disabled and marginalized Canadians are choosing death at unprecedented rates—not because of terminal illness, but because of poverty, housing insecurity, and systemic abandonment. 📊 KEY FINDINGS: • MAiD deaths increased 10-fold from 2016 to 2022 (1,018 → 13,241) • 58.3% of Track 2 (non-terminal) MAiD recipients are

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00:52:22

Nancy Pelosi's Chief Advisor EXPOSES Hidden AI Costs...

The Weird Canadian ·

2025/10/28

Episode Notes Kenneth Russell DeGraff spent 12 years as Nancy Pelosi's chief climate and technology advisor, helping craft landmark legislation including the Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Now he's sounding the alarm about AI companies quietly passing massive costs to consumers through utility bills. In this revealing conversation, Kenneth takes us inside the room where history was made, shares the real story behind major climate legislation, and

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