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VoV Podcast
by Carter Ponce
UofT’s only independent student podcast
Episodes
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Doctors Explain How To Improve Canada's Healthcare System | VoV Ep. 115
Dr. Adam Shehata and Dr. Amir Hamid, co-hosts of the Medical Safety Podcast, reveal why Canada’s healthcare crisis isn’t simply a shortage of doctors—it’s a system that often makes safe care harder than it should be. They discuss medical errors, physician burnout, remote healthcare, the family...
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UofT Professor on the Rise of Mark Carney & Canada’s Future | VoV Ep. 114
Andrew McDougall, University of Toronto political science professor, breaks down Canada’s rapidly shifting political landscape following Mark Carney’s rise to power. The conversation explores Pierre Poilievre’s political challenges, Donald Trump’s influence on Canadian politics, and the growing...
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“F*ck ICE” on Drake’s Iceman Structure?! | VoV Ep. 113
What happens when you suddenly realize your country doesn’t feel the same anymore? In this solo episode, Carter Ponce breaks down the real, unfiltered challenges of building a business at 22 while navigating bigger questions about identity, culture, and the future of Canada. From dealing with...
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He Quit His Job… Then Made $20K in ONE Day | VoV Ep. 112
Jack Mason (@longevitypenguin) shares how he went from a university student experimenting with different ideas to building a high-profit online business—after months of failure with no results. In this conversation with Carter Ponce, they break down the realities of betting on yourself, the…
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"I Almost Quit" - The Real Story Behind Rebuilding the Podcast | VoV Ep. 111
After nearly a year off, Carter Ponce returns to the mic with the raw truth behind his biggest reset yet. In this comeback episode, Carter breaks down how VoV started from a failed university dating app idea, the risks he took to launch the podcast with borrowed money, the lessons from producing...
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The Finale… For Now | VoV Ep. 110
Justin Spears is a 5th-year Physics student and President of the UofT Fitness Club. He talks about Mark Carney as Canada's newly elected Prime Minister, the perplexing state of post-secondary education, and how a lack of masculinity is leading to the declining birth rate. Follow us on Instagram...
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Canada’s Next Prime Minister | VoV Ep. 109
Jay Laskar is a 3rd-year Environmental Science student. He talks about the 2025 Canadian election, how emotions can negatively affect men, and how he recovered from a bad ping pong injury. Check out Jay's socials: @stlawrence.cafe on Instagram @st.lawrence_tax_and_accounting on Instagram...
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Has Apple Plateaued? | VoV Ep. 108
Hrid Patel is a 4th-year Computer Science student. He talks about applying his UofT education to move up the ranks in his job at the City of Brampton, the pre-requisites of doing what you're passionate about, and why every iPhone is not the same year over year. Listen on Apple Podcasts and…
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To Infinity and Beyond | VoV Ep. 107
Tina Simpson is a 2nd-year Mechanical Engineering student. She talks about sending a satellite to space with the UofT Aerospace team, starting her own business, and why peppermint tea with a shot of Jagermeister will help you study! Check out Tina’s organic makeup brand on Instagram:...
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Fighter, Actor, Navy Sailor | VoV Ep. 106
Roy Han is a 1st-year Master's student and Founder of the UTM Martial Arts Club. He talks about joining the military at 18, acting in ad campaigns for RBC and Petro Canada, and which fighting style might fit you best. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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Capturing Life’s Beauty | VoV Ep. 105
Tarek Dennaoui is a 4th-year Physics student at UTSC. He talks about the birth and growth of his freelance photography business, why it’s important to overcome lust, and how to get people to like you fast. Follow Tarek’s photography page: @tndvisuals Follow us on Instagram Listen on Apple...
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Love What You Do | VoV Ep. 104
Jamie Yu is a 4th-year Mathematics student. He shares his best tips for job interview prep, talks about how to regain passion for your field of study, and discusses why Chinese students score better. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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Nightlife on Queen Street | VoV Ep. 103
Daniel Star is a 3rd-year Political Science student and upcoming DJ. He shares stories of landing his first paid nightclub gig, Toronto nightlife and cheating culture, and why it’s important to keep promises you make to yourself. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!
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Learn More, Study Less | VoV Ep. 102
Simon Katkov is a 3rd-year Psychology student, Varsity Rower, and Founder of UofTearless. His brand focuses on helping you learn more while studying less. In this episode, he talks about how he went from a failing student with ADHD to the top 4% of his class while growing his Instagram page to...
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The Ideal Body | VoV Ep. 101
Victoria Gracie is a 4th-year Psychology student and 4-time TEDx speaker. She talks about the realities of body dysmorphic disorder both according to research and her personal experience, why body positivity works as a mindset and not a movement, and which celebrity women are seen as the ideal in...
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The Cancelled Professor | VoV Ep. 100
Dr. Leigh Revers is a professor at the Institute of Management & Innovation at the University of Toronto Mississauga with a cross-appointment in the Department of Chemical & Physical Sciences. He graduated from Oxford University in 1996 with doctorates in philosophy and physical sciences. He is…
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Life in the Northwest Territories | VoV Ep. 99
Jayda Amer is a 4th-year Political Science student. She talks about living in Yellowknife, how baseball can be an exciting sport, and what people don't understand about Canadian politics. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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Complex Ambition | VoV Ep. 98
Aman Yadhav is a 2nd-year Computer Science student and fashion influencer at UTM. He talks about growing his fashion page to over 14,000 followers, why you should keep your dreams to yourself, and what your style says about you. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!
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UofT’s Worst Department | VoV Ep. 97
Maeve Ellis is a 4th-year Economics student and Managing Online Editor at The Varsity Publications. She talks about how to build trust in journalism, reporting on cases of voyeurism at the University of Toronto, and which academic units rank amongst students’ favourites. Follow us on Instagram...
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From Hollywood to Jesus | VoV Ep. 96
Aaron Hall is a 4th-year Psychology student and ex-LGBT Netflix actor who quit his career in Hollywood to pursue his faith. He shares personal experiences from the dark side of the entertainment industry, explains why he abandoned homosexuality, and talks about Jordan Peterson being the best UofT...
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Unapologetically Resilient | VoV Ep. 95
Ibrahim Awal is a former UofT Scarborough student. He talks about the obstacles of a young entrepreneur, how to bounce back from betrayal, and what he learned from his travels to Vegas and Phoenix. See more of Ibrahim: He stars on Episodes 31 and 50! Follow Ibrahim on Instagram: @milli.in.air and...
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Ex-TA Exposes UofT Engineering | VoV Ep. 94
Snoopmesh Karthi is a 4th-year Computer Engineering student and former Teaching Assistant. He talks about being accepted as a TA despite his 1.9 GPA, how to abuse LinkedIn to land quality internships, and what it means to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on...
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9 Philosophical Dilemmas | VoV Ep. 93
David Antonio Pop is a 1st-year Biochemistry student at UTM. He talks about his first impressions of Toronto after arriving from Spain, his research interests in life sciences, and attempts to answer 9 of the toughest philosophical dilemmas. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!
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AI and the Soul | VoV Ep. 92
Josh Lunger is a 4th-year Computer Science student and Project Lead for the UofT Machine Intelligence Student Team. He dives deep into the intersection of philosophy and artificial intelligence, talks about taking a snapshot of the mind, and shares stories from his experience fighting cancer....
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The Mind Behind Shot & Forgot | VoV Ep. 91
Dan Rodo is a social media creator with more than a decade’s worth experience and over 4 million followers across all platforms. He is the creator and host of the series Shot & Forgot which sees him reunite families with their lost photographs from as far back as the 1950s. In this episode, he...
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Lessons From Western Politics | VoV Ep. 90
Paul Phanachet is a 4th-year Political Science student. He talks about the degradation of Canadian culture, taking lessons from the Western political system to bring back to Thailand, and why he moved across the world to cut loose from his home country’s restrictive educational system. Good audio...
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Get Fit, Stay Fit | VoV Ep. 88
Jacob Saunders is a personal trainer of 13 years and super athlete. He talks about what demotivates most from their fitness resolutions, the real meaning behind marriage, and if Canada should become the 51st state. Watch Jacob's 2024 episode here: https://youtu.be/UC-H6yxOWe8 Follow us on…
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The Last Podcast of 2024 | VoV Ep. 87
Zach Joseph is a 2024 Rotman Graduate and natural bodybuilder. He talks about enjoying the path to your dream physique, the important difference between faith and religion, and maintaining discipline while living in a frat house. Zach's fitness Instagram page: @zj_fit Follow us on Instagram...
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Sculpting & Animation | VoV Ep. 86
Tyler Kristjansen is a 4th-year Math student and President of the UofT Visual Art Club. He talks about all things 3D art, growing up in Saudi Arabia, and AI's impact on creativity. Check out the Visual Art Club on Instagram: @uoft_vac Tyler's art account: @tylersculpts Follow us on Instagram...
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Becoming an Electrician | VoV Ep. 85
Troy Ponce is an all-round stud completing a one-year Electrical program at Sheridan. He talks about his experience at trade school, how to talk to strangers, and shares funny stories of brotherhood. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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Conservative Student Interviews College President | VoV Ep. 84
Dr. Rhonda N. McEwen is the 14th President and Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University (in the University of Toronto). She talks about her academic and professional journey around the world, the state of higher education in 2024, and the importance of and limits to free speech. Follow us on...
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Toronto’s Next Streetwear Brand | VoV Ep. 83
AJ Swave is a 22-year-old fashion designer. He talks about building a brand in Toronto, the beauty of risk-taking as an entrepreneur, and lessons from his first fashion show in Montreal. Check out the recent drop at https://swavestore.com/collections/all Swave on Instagram @swave.clo AJ's…
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Cheap Eats Around Toronto | VoV Ep. 82
Tejas Trikha is a 3rd-year Commerce student and Founder of Coubon. He talks about the challenges of running a startup in university, the ethics of marketing, and the most creative sales tactics. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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The Rainbow Nation | VoV Ep. 81
Nikolai van Niekerk is a 2nd-year Architecture student and Pearson scholar. He talks about race from a South African lens, studying in three different countries, and the difference between true belief and true knowledge. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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Front of the Class | VoV Ep. 80
Sooraya Rosanally is a 5th-year Cell & Systems Biology student. She talks about her lifelong dedication to academic success, chasing that bag, and the destruction of social practices. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!
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Self-Improvement Simplified | VoV Ep. 79
Wasay Shahrukh is a 2nd-year Neuroscience student at UTSC. He talks about the differences between the three UofT campuses, the importance of faith, and the four Cs for excelling in social situations. Check out Wasay's new podcast on Instagram: @health.unplugged Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic...
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UofT Students Discuss Russia-Ukraine | VoV Ep. 78
Rishi Shashank is a 1st-year Economics student. He talks about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, starting a non-profit business after high school, and wokeness in universities. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!
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Barbunya Culture | VoV Ep. 77
Melis Gudum is a 3rd-year Psychology student. She talks about learning English in five months before leaving Turkey to study at UofT, her career as a professional swimmer, and how she sustains happiness with a positive mindset. Follow us on Instagram: @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!
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Working at the Candy Store | VoV Ep. 76
Cole Hayes is a 5th-year Journalism student and Communications Assistant for the women's Varsity Blues hockey team. He shares his experience working in sports, gives tips on how to get into the industry, and comments on the 2024-25 NHL season. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple...
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More Than Nachos and Tequila | VoV Ep. 75
Dr. Juan Carlos Rocha Osornio is a professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese and Latin American Studies. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Texas A&M University and his PhD. at Western University for Hispanic Studies in London, Ontario. He…
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Taxes & Coffee | VoV Ep. 74
Jay Laskar is a 3rd-year Environmental Science student. He talks about working in his family business since the age of 13, getting involved with provincial politics, and the uplifting effects of faith. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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The Anti-Bullying Club | VoV Ep. 73
Haadiya Usman is a 4th-year Human Bio student and President of Woodsworth College Students' Association. She talks about studying in four different countries, founding an anti-bullying club in high school, and discusses voters' top issues for the upcoming US election. Follow us on Instagram...
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UofT’s #1 DJ! | VoV Ep. 72
Razzak Noorani is a 4th-year Biomedical Ethics student and music producer. He's been labelled as "the face of electronic dance music in Pakistan." He talks about being recognized by his inspiration, Tiesto, performing in cities across the country, and overcoming challenges posed by balancing a...
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Stories from Flight School | VoV Ep. 71
Sebastian Perreault is a 3rd-year Business student and privately licensed pilot at Bishop's University in Quebec. He talks about education in French vs English, flying planes, and whether or not he'd join the air force. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!
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Playing in the OHL | Ep. 70
Andrew Whitton is a welder and stud athlete. He talks about playing for the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League, growing up as the younger brother, and the importance of having a plan in university. Follow us on Instagram: @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!
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In the Line of Fire | VoV Ep. 69
Colin Thompson is an incoming transfer student to Conestoga College. He talks about moving from a sports management program to police foundations, becoming assistant captain of the Orangeville Jr B Northmen, and makes predictions for the 2024-25 NHL season. Colin's 2023 episode: VoV Ep. 16 Follow...
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Studying Overseas | VoV Ep. 68
Abbey Thompson is a 2nd-year Biomedical Sciences student at the University of Manchester in the UK. She shares her experience moving to a new country on her own, switching from gymnastics to hockey, and whether she’d rather pursue an MD or PhD! Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!
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From Computer Science to Hip-Hop | VoV Ep. 67
Jacob Wolosik is an ex-UofT Computer Science student who graduated at the University of Guelph in Psychology. He is now a photographer and videographer in the hip-hop/rap space. He talks about being backstage at his favourite artist’s show, the importance of networking, and why he decided to…
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Liberal vs Conservative University | VoV Ep. 66
Alex Keith is a junior Sports Management student and MVP ice hockey goalie at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She talks about the wild contrast between Liberty’s conservative culture and UofT’s liberal culture, how Christ’s influence benefits her school, and how students get married often...
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Baking Cake Pops! | VoV Ep. 65
Alivia Keith is a high school student and aspiring hairdresser. In this first and only ever interactive episode, she shares her thoughts on going to university, music culture, and Gen Z high schoolers. Alivia’s baking account: @sweetsby.liv1 Follow us on Instagram: @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!
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UofT’s only independent student podcast
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VoV Podcast is created and hosted by Carter Ponce.
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