Chatter That Matters is an award-winning podcast that champions human perseverance and the power of possibility, countering the storm of negativity and the growing sense of impossibility.
Hall of Famer Inductee Tony Chapman hosts the show and shares inspiring stories of individuals overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges to make things happen. Guests include athletes, artists, activists, entrepreneurs, immigrants, refugees, survivors, and leaders from all walks of life.
Through these stories, listeners gain powerful life lessons and insights that inspire them to chase their dreams and achieve what they want, need, and deserve.
In doing so, we learn life lessons that help us chase our dreams.
Ever wondered what it was like to live at Paul McCartney's place, or the band dynamics within the members of Rolling Stones? Find out in our exclusive Chatter That Matters episode where Prince Stash…
How many of the world's creative thinkers - our songwriters, poets, comedians, and artists began life escaping from the reality of their life? One that I know is my guest this week. Aaron Starkman …
One of my favourite quotes is by Steve Jobs, who once said, "We're here to put a dent in the universe." I celebrate those who choose to do so, who overcome circumstances to chase their dreams and cha…
Dr. Brian Goldman is a veteran ER physician and an award-winning medical reporter for CBC Television's The Health Show and The National. He's known across Canada as CBC Radio One's "House Doctor." B…
'Heaven is the Feeling One Leaves on Earth.'
Abandoned at Birth. Join me this week on Chatter that Matters for the heart-wrenching and uplifting story of Janet Sherlund, author of Abandoned at Birth:…
To build excitement for the Paris Olympics episode, I sit down with the inspirational Avalon Wasteneys, a Canadian Olympic Gold Medallist and a powerhouse in the rowing world. Avalon shares her journ…
Emma Beehler - Her Beautiful Autistic Mind. In today's episode of Chatter that Matters, we challenge perceptions about neurodiversity. Society often views neurodiverse individuals through a lens of l…
Canada. It’s Time. On our country's birthday, I break my show format to discuss what we need to do as a nation to pursue our future. This future is not a distant dream but a reality we must actively …
You will soon hear why I found Derek Blais an exceptional guest. He has the spirit of youth but with the presence and insights of an elder. Derek's journey embodies the spirit of Chatter that Matters…
How do I follow up on last week's interview with Malcolm Gladwell? Joining me today is best-selling author and world-renowned speaker Joe Roberts. Joe shares his moving and incredible journey from ho…
Malcolm Gladwell is an outlier in his own right, as a journalist, author and public speaker. His unique perspective and engaging writing style have made him a prominent sociology and popular culture …
This week's episode features Nick Taylor, who captivated the golf world and all of Canada with his thrilling 72-foot playoff eagle putt, making him the first Canadian in 69 years to win the RBC Canad…
This is a true-life Ted Lasso story, taped in front of a live audience at the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Conference. I love every word of what Jay DeMerit has to say about life, sport…
Frank Palmer is a character of immense character. Frank is a true icon, creative genius, thought leader, visionary and entrepreneur. Frank is being featured as part of The Legends Journey, Lessons i…
Sometimes, the most gripping tales are not those of fiction. They're not from a bookshelf or a TV screen. They're real-life stories that unfold around us. Stories that remind us of the power of the h…
Did you ever dream of building something with your best friend? Discover the inspiring story of April Brown and Sarah Sklash, who quit their jobs and purchased a roadside motel in Prince Edward Coun…
Today, I welcome Jeanne Beker, a global icon and an inductee into the Marketing Hall of Legends. Jeanne is also a dear friend and a trailblazer who has found success as a world-renowned fashion jou…
This will define our country in the future: dreamers and doers who are taking on our most significant problems and then exporting their ideas and technology around the world. For my Earths Day Show,…
'I’m not making records; I’m making history. Today, my man Tony and I made history with this interview." Maestro Fresh Wes.
Maestro Fresh We is credited as the "Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop, " his d…
On my watch, we went from slides to video, from film to digital, a handful of channels to thousands, tens of millions of websites, analog to wireless, and a stolen milk carton container for our album…