Who Is with Ross Oteri
by Who Is With Ross Oteri
Discover the unique stories that shape us on Who Is With Ross Oteri. Join Ross Oteri as he dives into the diverse lives, careers, and backgrounds of fascinating guests. Through laughter and thought-provoking conversations, explore topics that reveal what makes each individual truly one of a kind. Gain fresh perspectives, uncover new insights, and celebrate the stories that connect us all. Perfect for fans of comedy, identity, and inspiring human stories, Who Is With Ross Oteri offers engaging episodes filled with humour and depth.Cover by Heath Johnson | [email protected]
Episodes
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68 | Finale: We Are With Ross Oteri
This final episode of Who Is With Ross Oteri is kind of hard to describe. Ross and Maydha started this episode with 3 guests lined up, only to find… some more unexpected ones. On today’s episode, we’ve got an emo musician, an international rapper, a clairvoyant visionary, an escaped prisoner, a...
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67 | James LeBuke
67 | James LeBuke: Jimmy LeBuke’s Show On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, James LeBuke (he/him) talks to Ross (he/him) and Maydha (she/her) about how he started his comedy show, The James LeBuke Show, with his friends, swimming at an elite level, and everything from Taylor Swift to…
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66 | Saakhie Singh
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Saakhie Singh (she/her) joins Ross (he/him) to talk psychology, purpose, and questionable sitting habits. Saakhie traces her love for psychology all the way back to 6th grade, unpacking how curiosity turned into a calling. Ross tries to defend...
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65 | Vanessa Schaefer: Friendly Neighbourhood Olympian
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Vanessa Schaefer (she/her) sits down with Ross (he/him) to talk Olympic hockey, family influence, and the thrill of competition. A bronze medalist with Switzerland, Vanessa dives into how her dad and brothers shaped her passion for the sport—serving…
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64 | Dylan Mansfield: Sleep Deprived and Hysterical
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Dylan Mansfield (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about his radio show, improv, and stories from when he was a games journalist. Dylan describes his misadventures in Vancouver and Calgary, as well as some lore from his hometown of Wawota,...
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63 | Sick Day: Ross and Maydha Work From Home
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Ross Oteri (he/him) and Maydha Sood (she/her) are both sick! Maydha can’t stop coughing, and Ross is afflicted with BAS (Being Annoying Syndrome). They catch up on FaceTime in this special Work From Home edition of the podcast and talk about climate...
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62 | Matthew C Raffin: Creatively Comforting The World
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Matthew C Raffin (they/he) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about community, voice acting, and modern media. They go into depth about the importance of community, what it takes to build community, and how the creative community supports each other.…
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61 | Quyen Schroeder: AMS Election '26
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Quyen Schroeder (they/she) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about the ongoing UBC AMS (Alma Mater Society) elections. Quyen, the AMS opinion columnist for UBC’s newspaper, The Ubyssey, provides Ross with insight into the paper's operations and the...
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60 | Ross and Maydha: Cultural Exchange
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Maydha Sood (she/her) and Ross Oteri (he/him) talk about Indian festivals and African folk tales. Moving away from their usual riffing, they actually teach each other about stories from their continents. Maydha tells Ross the mythology behind Holi…
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59 | Nicholas Low: From Brainrot to God
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Nicholas Low (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about content creation, AI and the state of the world, and finding his faith. Nicholas tells Ross about the beginnings of his content creation journey when he was serving in the Singapore army and how...
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58 | Chisom Akomas: More Than Acting
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Chisom Akomas (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about his acting career, making music, and how AI ties into it all. Chisom tells Ross about how he got into acting as a way to stay in Canada despite not watching movies. They discuss Chisom’s...
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57 | Maydha’s Galentines on Valentine's
On today’s episode of Who Is with(out) Ross Oteri, Maydha Sood interviews some of her galentines to find out what Valentine’s Day means to young people today. She interviews some of her gal-pals, Khushi, Fran, Amara, and Bella, to find out how they’re doing with respect to dating. They dive deep...
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56 | Isabel Shiller: Joking Around
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Isabel Shiller (she/her) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about her comedy and acting careers, doing stand-up, and what inspired her to pursue her dreams. Isabel tells Ross about her goal of becoming a children’s TV writer and why Canada is the perfect...
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55 | Simon Mattern: All Nature-al
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Simon Mattern (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about his love for biology, conservation, and all things nature. They dive deep into different kinds of threats to nature and what conservation would mean for the future. Simon shares his profound...
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54 | Akuol Riak: Failure, Happiness, and NASCAR
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Akuol Riak (she/her) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about the joy-filled path that led her from growing up in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, to becoming a varsity track and field athlete, to now having dreams of becoming a teacher. She opens up about how…
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53 | Bored Meeting
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Ross Oteri (he/him) and Maydha Sood (she/her) take stock of the year 2025 and discuss some matters of urgent importance. Maydha brings Ross up to date on the developments at their latest Board meeting following the Nardwuar debacle. The two of them…
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Another Who Is Christmas Special: The Return of Santa and Steve the Elf
It’s another very special episode of "Who Is with Ross Oteri"! Ross Oteri and Maydha Sood have an Oprah-style sit-down conversation between the big man, Kris Kringle and his jolly old 6’4” elf, Steve a.k.a. Gingerbread. You don’t wanna miss this! Do you have a story to share? Do you have a…
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51 | The Nardwuar Episode
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Ross Oteri (he/him) talks to Nardwuar the Human Serviette (he/him) about local music, music journalism, and his scary personal knowledge. Nardwuar reflects on his early days at CiTR 101.9 FM, the joy and chaos of Vancouver’s local music scene, and…
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50 | Meenu Handa: Adventurer, Curious, and Passionate
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Meenu Handa (she/her) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about the winding, joy-filled path that led her from college basketball courts to leading communications teams at Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. She opens up about how learning to lose taught her...
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49 | Aditya Chatterjee: Gen Z, Jobs, and AI
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Aditya Chatterjee (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about how he got into wrestling, recent trends in the job market and what it means for Gen Z, and the impact of AI. He tells Ross about dealing with his wrestling-related injuries and the…
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48 | Ansel Tan: Capturing It All — Liberty, Life, and Happy Accidents
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Ansel Tan (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about his day job as a video journalist, how his dad filmed and archived footage of him throughout his childhood, shaping his love for videography, and the Dianne Fink School. He tells Ross about the...
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47 | Saumyaa Gandhi: Young Entrepreneurs' Club
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Saumyaa Gandhi (she/her) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about how she got into entrepreneurship, working on her startup, and staying motivated and focused through everything. She tells Ross about how she got her time at a student startup opened her eyes...
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46 | Emmi Tsiapalis: Filmmaking on a Monkey Ranch
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Emmi Tsiapalis (she/they) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about her love for animals, her years spent as a dancer, and her latest short film, Motherhood. She tells Ross about her love for her idol, Jane Goodall, and the time she met Goodall as a child....
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45 | Halloween Special: Spooky Scary Stories
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Maydha Sood (she/her) and Ross Oteri (he/him) read some spooky stories in the spirit of Halloween. They’re in costume and ready to be scared. From creepy neighbours to police encounters with ghosts, these spooky Reddit stories are not for the...
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44 | Karenne Lienou: Dance Till You Drop
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Karenne Lienou (she/her) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about moving to Canada from Cameroon, her chaotic childhood with four brothers, and her love for Afrodance that led her to start a UBC club. Karenne shares some devious stories from her childhood...
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43 | Kevin Heieis: Anxieties and Ukuleles
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Kevin Heieis (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about turning anxiety into confidence, how social media ruins confidence, and what it means to be AMS VP student life. They talk about how anxiety has impacted their lives and the lessons they’ve…
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42 | Ampadu Twins: Two Brothers, One Unit
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Josiah (he/him) and Elisha Ampadu (he/him) talk to Ross Oteri (he/him) about their lives growing up as twins, their bond, and their love for photography and videography. Ross and Maydha are completely taken by how similar the twins are and spend...
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41 | Ms. Delielah Moste
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Delielah Moste (she/her) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about her youthful radiance and reminisces about her son playing with Ross when they were mere tots. Delielah gets emotional (on multiple occasions) while sharing stories of her life with us. Ross...
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40 | Nicolas Costantino: Grandpa Joe Says Hi
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Nicolas Costantino (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about family game nights, his grandpa Joe’s inspiring life, and his passion for Chemistry. He describes the differences between being Italian-American and Italian-Canadian, and reveals the truth...
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39 | Jazmine Wall-Gordon: Hamilton (No Lin Manuel)
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Jazmine Wall-Gordon (she/her) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about her growing up in Hamilton, Ontario and her mixed race identity. Jazmine talks about becoming more comfortable with her blackness, fitting in, hair journey, and spills some high school...
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38 | Solomon Yi-Kieran: Skytrain to the Future
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Solomon Yi-Kieran (any/all) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about the AMS petition to bring the Skytrain to UBC, an old promise made by the city that is yet to be fulfilled. Solomon also tells Ross about their time in musical theatre and why their goal…
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37 | Maydha Sood: The Funxecutive Producer
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Maydha Sood (she/her) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about joining Valinof as the new podcast Executive Producer, co-President of Generocksity, and her history of environmental activism. Maydha talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted her…
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36 | Beauty and Bureaucracy
Application form: https://forms.gle/av28jnFT6kaAJWe8A On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, I sit down in the beauty of the moment to talk about the bureaucracy of Valinof. I open the episode by giving a brief thank you to everyone who’s stuck with us in the revamping of the podcast and…
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35 | Ash Dennis
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Ash Dennis (they/she) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about their Metis heritage, growing up in Ladner, BC, and their work in different advocacy organizations. Ash shares how her Metis identity shaped them and the systemic issues still facing the...
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34 | Moriani
On today’s episode of Who Is with Ross Oteri, Moriani (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about the meaning behind his name, moving between Pakistan and Switzerland, and the value of friends. Moriani shares his first memories from Pakistan and Switzerland, as well as the culture shock from…
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33 | Edmund Zhang
Today on Who Is with Ross Oteri, Edmund Zhang (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about moving to Oakland, California, from China, and his longing for a place to call home. Edmund shares his first Oakland memory: witnessing a car robbery. He also talks about how some people in Canada have...
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32 | Christian Herholdt
On this Who Is Wednesday, Christian Herholdt (he/him) talks to Ross Oteri (he/him) about growing up in South Africa and their experience immigrating to the United States and Canada. Christian talks about his experience as a half-English, half-Afrikaans South African and what attending a...
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31 | Daniel Anene
On this Who Is Wednesday, Daniel Anene (he/him) and Ross Oteri (he/him) talk about policy, advocacy, and the 2025 Canadian Election. Daniel talks about his love for his brother, growing up as a glass child (just like Ross), and how he was a troublemaker when he was younger. He also details his...
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29 | Alana Frith-Correia
Alana Frith-Correia (she/her) talks in depth with Ross Oteri (he/him) about growing up in Bermuda. The two talk about the lonely, small-town feeling; the young but vibrant culture; and her family's relationship with Bermuda. Alana opens up about her past struggles with an eating disorder, and she...
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28 | The Luke and Ross Power Hour**
Introducing the Luke and Ross Power Hour**! Luke Peters (he/him) and Ross Oteri (he/him) get experimental with it. Today, the two talk about head injuries, mob stories, and the summer of hate. Luke shares the story of how he got his ring from Turkish mobsters. Ross tells the story of how he…
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27 | Carly Hibert
Carly Hibert (she/her) joins Ross Oteri on Who Is with Ross Oteri and talks about everything from her food-related lobbying and community alternatives to food banks to her work with Roots on the Roof and Farm to Table. Carly shares how the infrastructure and laws around food waste perpetuate the...
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26 | Manny Falade
Manny Falade (he/his) joins Ross Oteri on Who Is with Ross Oteri and talks about his childhood experiences in Ireland, his passion for fashion, and his relationship with God. Manny shares how his faith has been a guide on his journey. He explains how he navigates the “University experience” while...
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25 | Ria Shinde
Officer Cadet Ria Shinde (she/her) joins Ross Oteri on Who Is with Ross Oteri and talks about her experience in the Canadian Cadet Organizations and Canadain Armed Forces. Ria shares how she joined the program at 11 and ¾ years old, and how her commanding officer took her into the program early....
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24 | Drédyn Fontana
Drédyn Fontana (he/him) joins Ross Oteri on Who Is with Ross Oteri and shares his experience working as the VP AUA (Academic & University Affairs) for the Alma Mater Society. Drédyn goes into the timeline from his origins with the organization to his eventual removal. He takes us inside to…
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23 | Tif Abdillah
Tif Abdillah (he/him) joins Ross Oteri on Who Is with Ross Oteri and discusses his transition from Tif (/tiːf/) to Tif (/tɪf/) and growing up in Canada with African parents. He also talks about his love of entrepreneurship, deviating from the "life script," and coaching a J.V. basketball team at...
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22 | Alex Shapovalova
Alex Shapovalova joins Ross Oteri on Who Is with Ross Oteri to discuss their multi-hyphenated identity, abusive experiences in gymnastics, and ever-changing relationship with their autonomy. Alex also shares how their hometown of L.A.'s fire has intersected with other personal conflicts in…
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21 | Noah Whiting
BFA acting student Noah Whiting joins Ross Oteri onWho Is with Ross Oteri to talk about her non-linear journey in acting, the impact of improv, and how community theatre ignited her passion for the stage. She also shares her parents’ unexpected love story, a military assignment in Quebec that led...
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20 | Cast of King Musu
In this episode of "Who Is with Ross Oteri," Ross Oteri sits down with the director and cast of King Musu. King Musu is the story of Etnasa, an African agrarian kingdom that enjoyed peace and prosperity until calamity struck. In the king's quest to uncover the root of this calamity, hidden truths...
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19 | What's Been Up with Me
On today's episode, Ross does a solo show and provides a life update. Do you have a burning question? Need advice? DM @valinofmedia on Instagram, or email [email protected] and you may be featured on the show. Contact: Ross Oteri - @rossoteri | [email protected] Opening theme - Ethan Gohring…
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18 | Ariel Konrad
In this episode of "Who Is with Ross Oteri," Ross Oteri talks with Ariel Konrad and the two talk all about psychedelics. Ariel describes a healthy approach to psychedelics (the 5 S's). Ariel also details his personal history from his time in Israel and transitioning from a conservative upbringing...
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Discover the unique stories that shape us on Who Is With Ross Oteri. Join Ross Oteri as he dives into the diverse lives, careers, and backgrounds of fascinating guests. Through laughter and thought-provoking conversations, explore topics that reveal what makes each individual truly one of a kind. Gain fresh perspectives, uncover new insights, and celebrate the stories that connect us all. Perfect for fans of comedy, identity, and inspiring human stories, Who Is With Ross Oteri offers engaging episodes filled with humour and depth.Cover by Heath Johnson | [email protected]
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