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The John Oakley Show
by AM640 / Curiouscast
Toronto’s most respected and experienced broadcaster, Oakley’s articulate and thought-provoking ideas will ensure listeners are never at a loss for information or dinnertime conversation.
Episodes
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“I Wouldn’t Be Premier Without You”: Doug Ford to John Oakley
In this special episode, Premier Doug Ford joins John Oakley for an unfiltered, emotional conversation about the pivotal role the Oakley Show played in launching the Ford political movement. Ford reflects on the early days when his brother Rob Ford became a radio fixture, exposing waste at City...
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46 Years On the Air: The Early Days
In one of the most poignant weeks in Toronto radio history, John Oakley opens his heart and his memory box. With the finish line in sight, he invites listeners to walk beside him through the winding, unpredictable, often hilarious journey that shaped his 46-year career. From sleeping in a campus...
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Trump’s Recent Troubles Are A Blessing For Canada
John Turley-Ewart is a risk management consultant specializing in capital markets, with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets. He's a certified anti-money laundering specialist, as well as a contributor to the Globe & Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A $9M Superman & the Debate Over Dellen Millard’s Prison Move
How did a near-perfect Superman #1 survive since 1939 and sell for $9.1 million? Lon Allen, VP at Heritage Auctions, joins John Oakley to reveal the incredible attic discovery and why collectors drove the record-breaking price. Later, criminal lawyer Joseph Neuberger — host of Not On Record —...
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Ex-Snowboarder Ryan Wedding Charged With Orchestrating Murder
Robert Mazur is a former U-S Federal Agent. In the 1980’s he successfully infiltrated Pablo Escobar’s drug cartel. He is the author of the bestseller "The Infiltrator: The True Story of One Man Against the Biggest Drug Cartel in History" adapted as the 2016 major motion picture starring Bryan...
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Internet Meltdown, Wolves Get Too Close & & The Art of Failing at Flirting
A global Cloudflare crash sends services offline and users into a panic — so John Oakley calls in tech and gaming commentator Liana Kerzner to translate the chaos and explain how a single glitch can stall everything from transit systems to streaming platforms. Then, a wild viral clip of a man...
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Our Governments Are Willfully Blind To The Financial Fentanyl That Is Online Gambling
John Turley-Ewart is a risk management consultant specializing in capital markets, with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets. He's a certified anti-money laundering specialist, as well as a contributor to the Globe & Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Grave Robbing Scandals, IOC Chaos, and ChatGPT in Divorce Court
Grieving families are outraged after a couple is charged in a string of grave‑robbing incidents across Halton, Hamilton, London, and Toronto — and listeners call in with their own stories about burying valuables with loved ones. Next, Amy Eileen-Hamm — freelance writer and co‑founder of Canadian...
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The DNA of Dictatorship: Sequencing Hitler's Genome and the Politics of Public Acknowledgements
John Oakley hosts an extraordinary conversation with geneticist and archaeologist Dr. Turi King, who breaks down the science behind the recent genome sequencing of Adolf Hitler using a bloodstained relic from his Berlin bunker. From medical anomalies like Kallmann syndrome to the ethical limits…
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Afghanistan: The Forgotten War and the Fight for Veterans' Dignity
The John Oakley Show honours the sacrifices of Canadian and allied soldiers through a powerful look at the war in Afghanistan and its lasting impact. Shaun Maloney, professor of history at the Royal Military College and author of The Canadian Army in Afghanistan, shares his firsthand experience...
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Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Later, Condo Crashes, and Canada’s Democracy in Decline
On the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, historian Ric Mixter—author of Tattletale Sounds: The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations—joins John to share exclusive insights from his 1994 dive to the wreck site. Hear what he saw with his own eyes, why the crew’s remains…
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Facial-Scanning Billboards, Budget Backlash & Toronto’s Affordability Politics
John Oakley tackles a packed show: first, Mike Gropp, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (Toronto Metropolitan University’s national cybersecurity centre), explains the privacy risks of digital billboards using facial detection at Union Station—and why stronger…
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This Budget is . . . Meh
John Turley-Ewart is a risk management consultant specializing in capital markets, with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets. He's a certified anti-money laundering specialist, as well as a contributor to the Globe & Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Budget Breakdown: Big, Bold… or Just More Debt?
Oakley dives into the newly tabled federal budget — promised to be “big, bold, and beautiful” — but is it really? John and his guests unpack what it means for Canadians, small businesses, and the economy. Guests include: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, on...
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Is Canada A Serious Country? The Coming Budget Will Tell Us
John Turley-Ewart is a risk management consultant specializing in capital markets with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets. He's a certified anti-money laundering specialist, as well as a contributor to the Globe & Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Toronto’s Backyard Problems and Canada’s Productivity Crisis
John opens with a wild round-up — escaped monkeys, coyotes, and a neighbourhood rat war — before shifting to the serious stuff: Ian Lee, Associate Professor of Management, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, on how Trump’s tariff tactics could yank Ontario’s auto sector and force a...
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Ford vs. Washington, Monkey Madness, and Facial Recognition at the Border
Doug Ford's anti-tariff TV ads ruffle feathers in Washington, with Trump furious and U.S. Ambassador clashing with Ford’s trade advisor. John weighs in on whether Doug is playing the long game or blowing up the Canada-U.S. trade file. Guests include: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the...
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Storms in the Market & in the Caribbean
David Wilkes, President & CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association, breaks down the sharp decline in GTA new-home and condo sales—now sitting at just 20 % of the ten-year average—and how high government fees, taxes, and costs threaten future supply and 40,000 construction…
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Can Canada Truly Get Its Act Together On Money Laundering?
John Turley-Ewart is a risk-management consultant specializing in capital markets with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets. He's also a certified anti-money laundering specialist, and a contributor to the Globe & Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From a Pug with 200 Certifications to Alien Probes and Canada’s Economic Crossroads
On this episode, John explores stories that range from the absurd to the existential — from a dog certified to serve alcohol to the possibility of an alien mothership passing through our solar system. Topics covered: The “Certified” Pug Phoebe – Robert Day, Managing Director at Cognisense…
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Jays Crack Down on Bars, Mob Poker Scams, and Retail Crime in Canada
On today’s episode: George Diamantouros, Manager at Sneaky Dee’s, on why the Blue Jays asked his bar to remove a Game 7 sign. Jeffrey Sussman, author of Big Apple Gangsters, on a New York poker ring tied to four mafia families. Panel with David Wills and Stephen Holyday debates: Jays ticket…
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Jays vs. Vows, Crypto Crimes, and Cousin Controversies
Blue Jays vs. the Bride: Should a Calgary couple move their wedding timeline to avoid competing with a Jays playoff game? Listeners weigh in with hot takes, personal stories — and even suggestions for Blue Jays–themed weddings. Canada’s Housing Crisis: Oakley slams red tape, cancelled…
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Tossed Ball, Viral Fame, and F-Bombs: A Jays Fan’s Wild Ride
When Julio Rodríguez homered at the Rogers Centre, Ned Boland did what every true Jays fan is expected to do—he threw the opposing team’s ball back. But that act of fan solidarity got him booted from the stadium… and turned him into a folk hero. Ned joins John Oakley to share the chaotic (and...
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Can Carney Do The Hard Things Needed To Save Canada?
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Louvre Heist Fallout, Richmond Land Title Shock, DEI Debate & Queen’s Park Fireworks
John digs into four big stories with expert voices: • The Louvre jewel robbery — why stolen imperial gems are likely to be broken up and sold on the black market, with Leila Amineddoleh, a New York–based art, cultural heritage & intellectual property lawyer (Chair of an Art Law Group). •…
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Affordability, Socialism & Your Insurance Write-Off Nightmares
John asks why socialism is resonating with younger voters and whether proposals like city-run grocery stores actually fix affordability. Matthew Mitchell (senior fellow, Fraser Institute Center for Human Freedom) breaks down where centrally planned systems fail—incentives, control, and...
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John Oakley & the Panel: Highway 401 Tragedy, Crime Reform & City Debates
In the first half, John Oakley speaks with Adam Wagman, Partner at Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP, about the civil lawsuit following the deadly 2024 wrong-way police pursuit on Highway 401, and Joseph (Joe) Neuberger, Managing Partner at Neuberger & Partners LLP and host of Not on Record, who breaks…
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Toronto’s Blast and Canada’s Soft Justice Problem
From gas-line safety failures to courtroom leniency, John Oakley explores how Canada handles accountability—with insights from engineers, contractors, and journalist Tristin Hopper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Politics, Poutine, and Perfect BBQ: A Feast from Canada to Louisiana
It’s a mix of culture and cuisine as John Oakley talks with Louisiana’s Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser about the Acadian Awakening Festival and why Canadian visitors are staying away this year. Then, Meathead Goldwyn serves up expert grilling advice for Thanksgiving and tailgate parties—plus...
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What Great Whites, Haunted Houses, and Global Politics Reveal About Human Nature
John Oakley dives deep—literally and figuratively—in this episode. First, he’s joined by Chris Fisher, founder of OCEARCH, who reveals the journey of Contender, the largest great white shark ever tagged in the Atlantic. From Florida’s coast to the icy waters off Newfoundland, discover what this...
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Auto Tariffs Test Canada–U.S. Ties as Queen’s Park Plays Hardball
John Oakley tackles two storylines shaping Canada right now. First, Jocelyn Bamford—VP at Automatic Coating and founder of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada—breaks down how U.S. tariffs and Ottawa/Queen’s Park responses could hit Canadian manufacturing, from autos…
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Who Really Runs Ontario? + The Road to Middle East Peace
John Oakley digs into two charged conversations. First, writer and commentator Jamie Sarkonak discusses her recent column on how Ontario’s deputy ministers and senior civil servants may influence government direction regardless of who’s in power. Then, Avi Benlolo, Founder & CEO of the Abraham...
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Canada Post is Failing. Be Thankful It’s Not a Bank
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America’s Rage, Canada’s Tariffs, and Toronto’s Urban Wilds
In this episode of The Oakley Show, John Oakley explores a series of major issues shaping public discourse and policy: Moral decay and grievance culture in America — Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert, author of Therapy Nation, discusses how social media echo chambers and political polarization are...
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Canada at a Crossroads: Tech Flight, Taxes & an Ostrich Farm Standoff
Guests John Turley-Ewart — Risk management consultant specializing in capital markets with extensive experience on Bay and Wall Streets; Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist; contributor to The Globe & Mail. Katie Pasitney — with the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, BC. Segment 1 — “Dear...
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RCMP charge RBC employee for accessing Carney’s personal data
John Oakley is joined by Ann Cavoukian, Ph.D., LL.D. (Hon.), M.S.M. Executive Director, Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The John Oakley Show #0003
John Oakley dives into the mysterious takedown of 16 speed cameras across Toronto—asking whether this is mere vandalism or a growing wave of civil disobedience. Featuring insight from tradespeople who break down the mechanics of the removals, Oakley explores what this coordinated act could…
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The John Oakley Show #0002
In this episode of The John Oakley Show, we dive into the buzzworthy hot-mic conversation between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping about extending human life to 150 years—and even achieving immortality. John speaks with Dr. Olshansky, professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of...
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The John Oakley Show #0001
As TIFF kicks off its 50th anniversary in Toronto, John Oakley opens the show with a look at how the city is celebrating its cinematic legacy—and how it’s coping with a darker reality: rising violent crime and a shaken sense of safety. Film critic Peter Howell of the Toronto Star joins to preview...
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Kevin O'Leary's Appraisal of Mark Carney's Work Thus Far
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The Great Canadian Tire Money Caper with Corin Raymond
Singer-songwriter Corin Raymond joins the John Oakley Show to tell the story of the greatest use of loyalty points in human history. You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, or on our website www.640toronto.com Got a question a...
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Listen Next: Global National with Dawna Friesen | Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'very dumb' as trade war begins
The frustration of both Canadians and Americans as U.S. President Donald Trump officially launches his trade war; and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tough words for Trump. The fears among auto, steel, and aluminum companies. How Canadians are uniting as they fight the tariffs. Plus, how…
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Reaction to Chrystia Freeland's Cabinet Resignation
On this episode: Doug Ford Michael Giles Lisa Raitt Steve Paikin John Turley-Ewart Sharan Kaur You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada app Got a question or…
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From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair
You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada app Got a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected] Music for the John Oakley Show podcast...
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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul
On this episode: Dougie Snakes Leonard Sax Cam Stewart You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada app Got a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you at...
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Tay-ronto? Not for me…
On this episode: Male Swift Fans? Amy Eileen-Hamm Tristin Hopper You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada app Got a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you…
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D.O.G.E.
On this episode: Koleya Karringten Franco Terrazzano Francis Syms You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada app Got a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you…
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Mob Mansions on Market
On this episode: Jeffrey Sussman Joe Warmington Richard Kurland You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada app Got a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you at...
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Canadian Banks To Bust?
On this episode: John Turley-Ewart Tristin Hopper Bill Burr SNL You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada app Got a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you at...
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Trump Win? You Bet.
On this episode: Cam Stewart Goldie Ghamari You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada app Got a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you at...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Toronto’s most respected and experienced broadcaster, Oakley’s articulate and thought-provoking ideas will ensure listeners are never at a loss for information or dinnertime conversation.
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AM640 / Curiouscast
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Toronto’s most respected and experienced broadcaster, Oakley’s articulate and thought-provoking ideas will ensure listeners are never at a loss for information or dinnertime conversation.
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