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Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich

Ship of Fools Podcast with Steven Malkowich

Welcome to Ship of Fools with host Steven Malkowich - Where Wit Meets Wisdom. Our title is ironic. Our intent is genuine. Hosted by Steven Malkowich, this podcast explores the limits of what we know. From culture and technology to belief systems and big questions, we seek clarity in the chaos of modern life. Whether you’re intellectually curious, spiritually skeptical, or just tired of surface-level noise — you’re welcome aboard. Follow us on all the social media channels or wherever you watch

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00:57:23

Byron Bertram: The Man Behind Sergei Putinski, “The...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/10/06

For the first half of this episode, Vancouver comedian Byron Bertram is completely in character as Sergei Putinski — “The Russian Comic.”Steven Malkowich plays the interview totally straight, as if Sergei has arrived in Vancouver on an official diplomatic mission from the world of Russian comedy.Then, halfway through the conversation, everything changes.Steven says, “Sergei, we need to talk to your handler.” The accent drops, the character disappears, and Byron Bertram finally joins the conversation

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01:00:12

From Pro Football to City Hall: Dehara Thompson on...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/09/29

What makes a former professional footballer decide to run for City Council?Dehara Thompson joins Steven Malkowich on Ship of Fools for a wide-ranging conversation about sport, family, community leadership and why she has decided to run for Port Coquitlam City Council in the October 17 municipal election.Before entering politics, Dehara played professionally with Newcastle United Women and built a long career in soccer, coaching and community development. She is now Executive Director of She Plays

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01:03:50

Troy Van Vliet’s Plan for Surrey: Safety, Growth &...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/09/24

What would Troy Van Vliet actually do if he became Mayor of Surrey?Surrey mayoral candidate Troy Van Vliet returns to Ship of Fools for Part Two of his conversation with Steven Malkowich. This time, they take a deeper look at the Surrey NOW platform and how Troy proposes to turn his campaign commitments into action at City Hall.With Surrey's municipal election approaching on October 17, 2026, Steven asks Troy to explain the practical steps behind his five platform pillars: Safe Streets, Smart

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01:09:44

Troy Van Vliet on Surrey Taxes, Housing & Public...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/09/22

Surrey mayoral candidate Troy Van Vliet joins Steven Malkowich on Ship of Fools for a detailed conversation about taxes, housing, public safety and what he believes needs to change at Surrey City Hall.This first episode focuses on the hard questions behind the campaign promises.Steven pushes Troy on his 0% tax increase pledge: how long would it last, what would have to be cut, and where would the savings come from?They also break down Troy’s Real Ownership proposal and what a rent-to-own pathway

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01:02:35

Dylan Kruger: The $8.5B Massey Tunnel, Delta’s...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/09/15

Delta mayoral candidate Dylan Kruger joins Steven Malkowich on Ship of Fools ahead of the October 17 municipal election for a candid conversation about the future of Delta—and one of B.C.'s most controversial infrastructure projects.At the centre of the discussion is the George Massey Tunnel replacement, now estimated at approximately $8.5 billion. Kruger has been one of its most vocal municipal critics, describing the escalating cost and handling of the project as a government “boondoggle” and

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01:12:39

Carl Valentine: From Oldham to Vancouver, the World...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/09/08

Carl Valentine came to Vancouver as a 20-year-old from Oldham in 1979 — and went on to become one of the most important figures in this city’s soccer history.The Whitecaps and Canada Soccer legend joins Steven Malkowich for a fun, wide-ranging conversation about the career that took him from earning £16 a week in England to winning the 1979 Soccer Bowl, playing for West Brom, returning to Vancouver with the 86ers, winning four straight championships and representing Canada at the 1986 World Cup.Carl

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00:58:11

Canadians Don’t Understand America — And It’s Costing...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/09/01

SFU political science professor Anil Hira returns to Ship of Fools for a plain-English breakdown of how the American political system actually works — and why Canadians so often misunderstand it.Who really holds the power in the United States? The president? Congress? The Senate? The courts? The states?Anil draws on his years working in Washington, including time on Capitol Hill and at the U.S. State Department, to explain how decisions actually get made and why the system can look very different

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01:02:27

Used Cars, Radio & Stand-Up: How Alex Carr Ended Up Here

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/08/25

Comedian and former radio host Alex Carr joins Steven Malkowich for a funny, wide-ranging conversation about the strange career path that took him from fast food, hotel work and used-car sales to radio and stand-up comedy.Alex talks about selling cable door-to-door in Detroit, working at X92.9, CFOX and 102.1 The Edge, finding comedy material in everyday life, Vancouver’s stand-up scene, crowd work and whether Canadian comedians can actually make a living doing comedy.They also get into the changing

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01:09:37

Vancouver Hosted the 2026 World Cup. What Did We...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/08/18

The 2026 World Cup is over, Canada made a historic run, and Vancouver hosted seven matches — but after the crowds, ticket prices, public spending and hype, what did the city actually get from it?Ray Goldenchild returns to Ship of Fools to give his post-World Cup verdict.Steven and Ray unpack Canada’s run to the knockout stage, Vancouver’s World Cup experience, ticket affordability, FIFA politics and controversy, the spectacle surrounding the tournament, and some of the biggest moments on the

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01:07:05

Comedy Is Hard: Niki Mohrdar on Making It in Canadian...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/08/11

Making people laugh for a living sounds fun. Actually building a career doing it? That’s the hard part.Vancouver comedian Niki Mohrdar joins Ship of Fools Podcast for a funny, candid conversation about finding her voice, getting started in stand-up and what it really takes to make a living in Canadian comedy.Niki has performed with Just For Laughs Vancouver, appeared on OUTtv’s Killjoy Comedy and Just For Laughs Originals, and is featured in the new season of CBC Gem’s The New Wave of Standup. She

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01:06:00

Roadblocks, Breathalyzers & E-Bike Chaos in B.C. with...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/08/04

What can police legally demand from you at a B.C. roadblock? How reliable are roadside tests for alcohol, cannabis and prescription medications? And when does an e-bike or scooter legally become a motor vehicle?B.C. driving lawyer Kyla Lee joins Ship of Fools to explain what drivers are required to do when stopped, what rights they still have and where roadside enforcement can become legally questionable.Kyla breaks down breathalyzer demands, drug testing, false or misleading readings and the

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01:14:21

Mo Amir on Why B.C. Feels Broken: Politics, Populism...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/07/29

What is driving the frustration, distrust and political fatigue being felt across British Columbia?Mo Amir, host of This Is VANCOLOUR, joins Steven Malkowich to examine the mood of the province heading into the fall. They discuss the pressure facing the B.C. NDP, what new leadership could mean for the B.C. Conservatives, and whether the province is experiencing a genuine political realignment or simply a new version of the same frustrations.They also get into Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam and Metro

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00:51:29

B.C. Taxpayers Are Fed Up: Waste, Bailouts & Surrey...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/07/21

British Columbians are paying more—but are they getting better government?Carson Binda of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation returns to Ship of Fools for a candid conversation about government waste, weak accountability and the growing disconnect between public spending and actual results.We break down the B.C. government’s spending record, municipal mismanagement, what nurses are really asking for, whether taxpayers are being used to protect developers, and the costly political dysfunction

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01:06:11

Why Gas Prices Spike: Iran, Trump & Canada’s Energy...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/07/14

Why can a conflict thousands of kilometres away suddenly make filling your tank in Vancouver more expensive?SFU political science professor and energy-policy expert Anil Hira joins us to explain how Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, global oil markets and political decisions affect gas prices in Canada. We break down real supply problems versus speculation, why prices often rise faster than they fall, and how global instability reaches people at the pump.Anil also discusses Canada’s clean-energy options,

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01:19:12

Rachel Schaefer on Roast Battles, Hecklers & Canadian...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/07/07

Comedian Rachel Schaefer joins Ship of Fools for a funny and honest conversation about life as a working Canadian comic.Rachel has been featured on Just For Laughs, CBC Gem’s The New Wave of Standup, SiriusXM Comedy Club, Stop Podcasting Yourself, and Roast Battle Canada. She’s also known as an undefeated Vancouver Roast Battle Champion, which makes her the perfect guest to talk about writing sharp jokes, handling hecklers, and whether comedy can actually go too far.In this episode, Rachel talks

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01:12:54

Mayor Brad West on Port Coquitlam, BC Politics &...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/06/24

Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West joins Ship of Fools Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, municipal politics, BC politics, and what makes PoCo one of the most distinct communities in Metro Vancouver.Brad shares his background, how he first got involved in public service, and the path that eventually led him to becoming Mayor of Port Coquitlam. Steven and Brad discuss the realities of local government, the pressures facing cities, and the issues residents are raising most —

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01:15:08

John Rustad on B.C.’s Future After the Conservative...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/06/16

Former BC Conservative leader John Rustad joins Ship of Fools for a thoughtful, good-faith conversation about British Columbia, leadership, Indigenous land issues, resource development, and what comes next for B.C. politics.This episode goes beyond the headlines. John shares more about his upbringing in northern B.C., his background in forestry and business, and the experiences that shaped his path into public service. From there, the conversation turns to the rise of the BC Conservatives, the

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01:08:41

FIFA World Cup Comes to Vancouver — Where’s the...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/06/09

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Vancouver — but what kind of legacy will it leave behind?In this episode of Ship of Fools, Steven sits down with Ray Goldenchild, Vancouver soccer coach and founder of Orix Soccer Academy, for a thoughtful conversation about the World Cup, local soccer, youth development, public spending, and real community impact.Ray is a lifelong soccer advocate who believes major sporting events should leave more behind than a few weeks of attention. If Canada and Vancouver can

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01:37:21

Wes Regan on Building a Better Vancouver Through...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/06/02

Can Vancouver be fixed?In this episode of Ship of Fools, Steven sits down with Wes Regan for a thoughtful and hopeful conversation about Vancouver, public planning, government policy, community development, and what it really takes to build better cities.Wes Regan is a Senior Policy Lead with Vancouver Coastal Health and a PhD Candidate at UBC’s School of Community and Regional Planning. His work explores public trust, communication, conflict, misinformation, and how communities respond to planning

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01:17:18

Jimmy Crescenzo: East Van, Mentorship & the East End...

Ship of Fools Podcast with host Steven Malkowich ·

2026/05/26

In this episode of Ship of Fools, Steven sits down with Jimmy Crescenzo, founder of the East End Boys Club, for a powerful conversation about East Vancouver, mentorship, education, and what it really means to show up for young people.Jimmy shares his roots in East Van, his background as an actor and teacher, and the community gaps he saw that pushed him to create something bigger than the classroom. The conversation explores how the East End Boys Club uses sports as a way to connect with youth,

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