Blackballed With James Di Fiore

Caryma Sa'd returns to Blackballed to give her account of an assault that took place in Kensington Market in Toronto. Her political work has made her a target among the anti-Trudeau crowd. Should Caryma be concerned her coverage of this pandemic and post-pandemic politics is making her unsafe in public? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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When James received the #KlondikePapers he was one of few journalists who had access to the file. Since then, carefully selected stories from the dossier have collided with an urgency to put out material unearthed during Blackballed and The Dean Blundell Show. Justin Ling provides a perspective that encourages patience and accuracy, noting that just because claims are made during a podcast, doesn't mean those claims are biblical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Rakoff joins James to discuss life as a stand-up comic. Also, James accidentally took really strong edibles...and it is very noticeable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eugene Draw, or Dr. Draw, has been travelling the world for 20+ years playing his violin. From world-renowned electronic music DJs to rappers, pop stars to solo gigs, this virtuoso artist is like no other. Fresh off his gig with Fat Joe in Toronto, Draw talks to James about reinventing himself through the discipline of songwriting, and keeping his high energy game in those spots that resonate the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Chuvalo is the best heavyweight boxer in Canadian history. His son, Mitch Chuvalo, along with George's right-hand man, Tom Doyle, discuss the triumphs of George's career, as well as the unimaginable tragedies the Chuvalo family experienced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Lee was an Ottawa Convoy protestor who became a darling of the anti-Trudeau crowd. Yet, she calls herself a liberal, is vaccinated, and says she is going back to Parliament Hill on Canada Day to continue protesting against government vaccine mandates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's been a mentor, spiritual adviser for famous musical acts like New Edition, New Kids on the Block, Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, and others. He spent his formative years as a Trinidadian living in Boston where he befriended Mark Wahlberg and other soon-to-be superstars. Rasta Phil is a legend, and one of those rare characters who is famous among the famous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ McCullough and Michael Geist join James to discuss the Justin Trudeau Government's Bill C-11, an internet bill that would drastically impact the way independent or smaller broadcasters operate in the digital space, all while begging Big Tech companies for free money to subsidize artists under the guise of cultural necessity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James continues his interview with Richard Marsh and invites businessman Nathan Jacobson to help explain the circumstances that prompted the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church to ask Jacobson to hand him over to the cult-like organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Marsh is an ex-member of the cult-like group, The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, after Marsh blew the whistle on the alleged scam the PBCC had executed in the UK. They took his family, and even allegedly hired people to find him, kidnap him, and possibly have him 'taken care of.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former conservative party political operative, Nathan Jacobson, joins us alongside self-professed political fixer, David Wallace. The two men discuss their claims of allegedly being asked to kidnap Plymouth Brethren Christian Church whistleblower, Richard Marsh, and the highly contentious claim that the PBCC, including their lawyer, Gerald Chipeur, allegedly asked them to 'take out' PM Justin Trudeau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The author of the critically-acclaimed historical fiction novel, Caught Between Two Devils, joins James to discuss his book and what it means to be a first time author in your 60s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An election is coming up. We will try our best to make sure you are not a non-voter after the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's TVO's Steve Paikin. You know, down the middle interviewer, polite but probing. He's also a baseball nut, and an all-around good guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Fawcett is a great writer, and he's also a journalist who doesn't mind mixing it up. Lead columnist for Canada's National Observer, Max chats with us about his experience in journalism, and if ideology is one of the reasons journalists act like battle rappers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqui Delaney joins Blackballed to talk about her experience working with John Derringer from Q107 and Corus Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linwood Barclay joins us to discuss his latest New York Times best-seller Take Your Breath Away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are reporters who write about conflicts around the globe, and there is Illia Ponomarenko. Widely considered to be Ukraine's best war correspondent, Illia's fearless reporting during the Russian invasion has been a staple for Ukrainians who want to stay informed about the war. **Please help support Alex Dayrabekov as he reports as a citizen journalist from inside Ukraine by visiting our merch page below. All proceeds go to Alex and his family.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcomes back controversial PPC candidate Maxime Bernier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your favourite rapper wears a skirt... She's a Toronto ex-pat living in NYC, and she is hands-down one of the legends of Canadian hip hop. She's also a proud mama and one of those people whose lyrics serve as a bio for her struggles and triumphs alike. In other words, she real. This is one hour with the incomparable ETERNIA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My good friend and all around talent Najjah Calibur is like no other entertainer I know. He's the hype man for FIFA International, he's a multi-genre musician who has toured with the Black Eyed Peas, and he's one of the best humans I've had the pleasure of calling a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James welcomes legendary broadcaster Rod Black to Blackballed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James welcome live nation tour manager Brenton On Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James and Abby discuss the recently leaked draft of a United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and if that decision will reverberate into Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James sits down with Chelsea Hillier to discuss the Ottawa protests and her controversial family tree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gail Harvey (Director) and Katie Boland (Actor) are not just top tier talent in the film and TV industries, they are also mother and daughter. James will ask about connecting as family in the business, if there is a downside to that dynamic, and is Katie the most disciplined red carpet pose striker of all time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Independent journalist Andy Lee joins James to discuss her reporting of the Convoy Protest, why she was banned from Twitter, and if it is true that her account was frozen for political reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcomes @shadkmusic to the show Not only is S H A D one of the greatest rappers to hold a Canadian passport, he was also the host and voice of the GREATEST hip hop documentaries of all time (it isn't even close) - Hip Hop Evolution. He goes on tour in a couple weeks for his TAO Tour, so we'll have lots to talk about. James will be in his happy place this entire episode. Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcomes @mgeiist to the show, and DBS co-host @ryanlindley Dr. Michael Geist is Canada's leading privacy advocate. He will help us understand the new internet censorship bill, Bill C-11, and why it is making the same mistakes as its predecessor, Bill C-10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Anber represents Randy Hillier who is out on $10, 000 bail after being charged with several offences. We will talk to David and ask about the case, and whether or not Randy has any regrets for his behaviour during the convoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James DiFiore welcomes Ryan Lindley and Ray Rauth onto the program to break down " The Slap Heard Around The World" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcomes super-entertainer Phatt Al to the show. One of the greatest Toronto rappers, performers, actors, and all-around good guy, Phatt Al will break down some history for us, and what it is like being a performer pre VS post-COVID, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcomes Rob Rogers and Josh Kowalchuk to the show where we will talk exclusively about illegal narcotics and almost-slapstick drug use by the late John McAfee This podcast will be about John McAfee, and by 'John McAfee' I mean 'drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcomes @thatnerddad to the show. Joe Williamson joins us to talk about his life juggling parenthood, a podcast, and being the nicest person at the Dean Blundell Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcomes @sueannlevy to the show Sue-Ann Levy joins James to discuss her recent piece on the Mike Bullard saga, how media has changed since she began working as a journalist, and why do some people seem to hate Sue-Ann so much? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcomes the one and only @brittlestar to the show. James sits down with Stewart Reynolds, aka Brittlestar, to go over the strange phenomenon of people who needed the pandemic to launch their careers, why the America VS Canada starting point is still funny, and how to develop multiple characters without even trying and still somehow making it work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed covers the @marilynmanson lawsuit alleging false sexual assault allegations Could Marylin Manson be innocent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcomes @CarymaRules back to the podcast. Caryma once again joins James to talk about life after the year of FREEDOM, what's in store for her immediate future, and if Canadians learned anything as we head in to the end of this pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcomes Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith to the show. @beynate Nathaniel Erskine-Smith joins us to talk about how the convoy, and the police reaction to the convoy, may shape future protests in Canada. What does "abide by confidence votes" mean, and is it important to Canadians that MPs stay loyal to their parties? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the Canadian radio industry were a movie, Jeff Woods would be the theme music. In the best way ever. A one hour conversation about the art of the interview, having the wrong things in common with famous people, and what our hobbies say about who we are as people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapspace.tv was ahead of its time; a community of rappers and beat-makers connecting via their mutual appreciation for hip hop music. James sits down with Al Boog, Lencuse, and DJ Breed to talk about meeting in the digital space and maintaining a connection long after Rapspace went dark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bombs are dropping in Ukraine. Putin is threatening the world via nuclear weapons. And in Canada, people are still pretending that Justin Trudeau is a tyrant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James DiFiore welcomes Mr.Everything at DeanBlundell.com Ryan Lindley to Blackballed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcome Yuk Yuk's founder Mark Breslin back to the show to pay tribute to his friends who all recently passed away - Norm MacDonald, Louie Anderson, and Bob Saget. Joining us to share some laughs and stories is comedian Mike Bullard, and owner of the Ottawa Yuk Yuk's, Howard Wagman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James sits with podcaster and voice actor Greg Bond, aka Bondzee, for a frank discussion about struggles with drugs and alcohol, PTSD, and how having great parents helps him navigate stressful times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Blackballed welcomes two guests today. First, PPC leader Maxime Bernier will join us to talk about the convoy and his lawsuit against the Trudeau Government. Our second guest is biostatistician Ryan Imgrund who will give us the latest data on COVID infections, as well as his predictions for the immediate future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blackballed welcomes Dr.David Jacobs to the program to discuss the fight against Covid 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James DiFiore welcomes political activists and boots on the ground for the Trucker Convoy 2022 Caryma Sa'd to the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices