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Does Mirvish still plan to house his art collection here? Losing that would be a great loss to the project.

A friendly reminder that my live panel takes place this Holiday Monday. Hope to see you there and please say "hello!"

Episode 27 with Alan Cross: https://hogtowntalks.com/2016/04/15/episode-27-music-man-alan-cross/ Alan Cross is a broadcasting legend, music historian, and creator of The Ongoing History of New Music. And Alan’s been schooling Barry on music since the latter was a child. We spoke with Alan about...

Hello UT family! On May 23 at 12 Ossington Ave., I'll be hosting another live debate, "Be it resolved: Toronto is not a world food capital." Here's the Facebook event page: http://bit.ly/263V3Z7 And here's a mini-podcast in case you don't like reading: http://bit.ly/1WuunfH On the panel...

Barry reflects on the life and death of his one-time nemesis, His Former Worship, Rob Ford. http://bit.ly/1WGT0DQ

Episode 26 has dropped (with cursing. Sorry, Armour): http://bit.ly/1SdV4Uv Keith McManamen is a strategic analyst with Psiphon, a Hogtown-based company that circumvents Internet censorship around the world. Keith is also a member of the growing University of Waterloo alumni to have graced this...

Mighty Pigs #3: Odd Future, has dropped! http://bit.ly/1msm9pu In this long-put-off episode, Barry and his other friend named Sam talk about what makes the NBA so special, how Drake got shafted at the All-Star Game, and the Raptors’ ceiling come the Playoffs. They also talk about Optimism V...

Criticism heard and respected, again. But, to me, the most charming things about podcasts is that they are (sometimes, not always) raw and uncensored and a truer reflection of the people featured. People swear in real life. I try to have no affect in my show. And, if you listen to my...

I totally understand your criticism, but that's just the way I talk. I hope that with the swearing, you can hear some sort of sincerity. And beyond that, some sort of insight.

Hey friends, Here's a slightly different audio version of the live panel debate: http://bit.ly/1PaeLcL I've cut it a smidge and added music and my personal intro. And, if you're inclined to podcasts, you can download it on iTunes and Soundcloud. Thanks!

Hi friends! In case you missed it, you can now watch the entire live panel debate here: http://bit.ly/1KlIQXY On January 14, 2016, Hogtown Talks hosted its first live debate at Hermann & Audrey’s studio of 12 Ossington in support of United Way Toronto and York Region. The subject of...

As you know, Hogtown Talks is hosting its first live debate! “Be it resolved: Is Toronto a playground for the rich?” That’s what we’re calling it! Barry lays out all of the details and more in this bite-sized podcast. And as always: Drake. http://bit.ly/1OwWy8M

Hello all! On January 14, I'm hosting a live debate of my podcast at the studios at 12 Ossington. The topic of discussion: Is Toronto a playground for the rich? Here's the Facebook event: http://on.fb.me/1MR33QY The panel: Andray Domise, activist and co-host of Canadaland Commons Shawn...

Episode 24 with chef Dennis Tay: http://bit.ly/1Nukyso Dennis Tay is Chef de Cuisine at DaiLo, Chef Nick Liu's temple for new Asian cuisine. Born in Windsor from Scottish-Filipino parents, Dennis is a former B-Boy and contestant on Top Chef Canada. We spoke with Dennis about growing up in...

Episode 23 with writer and LGBT activist Travis Myers: http://bit.ly/1fTfmTE Travis Myers is a writer, panelist, and LGBT activist whose work has appeared in several Hogtown institutions. Travis is also hilarious and enjoys wine, which makes him a perfect guest for this show. We spoke with...