Episodes
Feb. 9, 2022
Digging Deeper: Champions and Challenges
The most decorated figure skater in Olympic history, world champion athletes and all-star Olympians dig deep as Mark revisits these record-breaking highlights. This special bonus episode of Digging Deep features gold-medalis…
Feb. 4, 2022
74: Marie Henein: Resilience and Self-Confidence
If you have followed any of her high-profile cases, you know a little bit about Marie Henein, the prominent criminal lawyer. But there’s probably a lot you don’t know. In this episode of Digging Deep, Marie shares her fascin…
Jan. 28, 2022
73: Michael Ignatieff: We Are Not Alone
Writer, historian, academic, and former politician Michael Ignatieff joins Digging Deep for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most poignant and enduring aspects of human life: how we cope with loss. Drawing on his ne…
Jan. 21, 2022
72: Matt Holland: Always Bet on Yourself
Not every entrepreneur begins their career in the world of espionage, but that's where Matt Holland, the co-founder and CEO of Field Effect, got his start. Since then, he's taken his frustration with the state of cybersecuri…
Jan. 14, 2022
71: Brian Clark: Don't Ask Unanswerable Questions
On September 11, 2001, in the south tower of the World Trade Center, only 18 people at or above the point of impact survived. Brian Clark was one of those 18 people. More than 20 years later, Brian joins the Digging Deep Pod…
Jan. 7, 2022
70: Jean Chrétien: Hard Work, Determination, and Luck
Former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien made a career out of being underestimated. In this episode of the Digging Deep Podcast, Chrétien talks about how he became successful, why he was so competitive, and what principl…
Dec. 31, 2021
Digging Deeper : A Look Back at the Top Takeaways
Writer, journalist, and expert parallel parker Chris Jones joins Mark to look back on some of the most impactful moments from the show so far. Mark and Chris reflect on the top takeaways from Murray Sinclair, Janice Dean, Ro…
Dec. 24, 2021
69: Paul Myers: The Importance of Taking Chances
Author and podcaster Paul Myers wanted to be a rock star, not a journalist and storyteller. But his career has taken him to some amazing places. He’s written books about Long John Baldry, Todd Rundgren, the Barenaked Ladies,…
Dec. 17, 2021
68: Amanda Jette Knox: Change Happens; Get Ready For It
Only a few years ago, Amanda Jetté Knox was living a relatively quiet existence with the love of her life and their three children. An email from her middle child changed all that. And then, only a year later, a conversation…
Dec. 10, 2021
67: Jay Van Bavel: You Are the Company You Keep
Jay Van Bavel is not your average Manhattanite professor, and this is not your average conversation. Jay explains how group identity shapes our minds and our behaviours – giving us common goals, but in some cases, driving de…
Dec. 3, 2021
66: Stewart Reynolds (a.k.a. Brittlestar): Don't Rail Against Your Own Success
How do you generate a big following on social media? What does it take to make a video go viral? No one knows better than Stewart Reynolds, whose videos have been viewed more than 600 million times. Better known as Brittlest…
Nov. 26, 2021
65: Kate Bowler: Everything Doesn't Happen for a Reason
At 35 years of age, Kate Bowler was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, and was told she had a very small chance of surviving. She has outlived her prognosis, and now takes on mortality with wisdom, thoughtfulness, and humour. In…
Nov. 17, 2021
64: Rick Hansen: The Power of Hope and Mindfulness
Thirty-five years ago, Rick Hansen wheeled his way around the world, covering 40,000 kilometres through 34 countries. The Man in Motion continues to inspire people every day with his outlook on life, his optimism, and his gr…
Nov. 12, 2021
63: Vincenzo Guzzo: The Memories Don't Come from the Finish Line
You may know Vincenzo Guzzo best as “Mr. Sunshine” on Dragon’s Den but he has his hand in a lot of different projects. In this episode of the Digging Deep Podcast, Vincenzo shares his thoughts on giving things up in the name…
Nov. 5, 2021
62: Michael Landsberg: Finding Your Place in the World
In 2009, television host Michael Landsberg made a last-minute decision to share his story about struggling with mental illness. It launched him on a path that would redefine his life and his work. In this candid and inspirin…
Oct. 29, 2021
61: Michael Bungay Stanier: Deeply Defeated by Ever-Greater Things
How can you do great work instead of good work, say yes and no to the right things, and choose the impact you have on the world? Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit and founder of Box of Crayons,…
Oct. 22, 2021
60: Bob Miller: Getting to the Start Line
Veteran multi-sport athlete Bob Miller from the World’s Toughest Race shares the story of how he left a career on Bay Street to travel the world, and compete in some of the most beautiful -- and difficult -- terrain. He expl…
Oct. 15, 2021
59: Dr. Jen Gunter: Pushing Through Walls; Damn the Consequences
She is known as Twitter's resident gynecologist. She's a best-selling author and New York Times columnist. She is a fearless fighter of myths and misconceptions about women's health and the people who spread false informatio…
Oct. 8, 2021
58: Sasha Suda: Sheer Will, Curiosity, and Enthusiasm
The director and CEO of the National Gallery of Canada describes stepping into her first role as a CEO -- taking over the leadership of a historic, national institution that had been through a lot of public controversy and i…
Sept. 24, 2021
57: The Honourable Murray Sinclair: It Could Have Been Different
Former Senator, First Nations lawyer and chancellor of Queens University, the Honourable Murray Sinclair talks about a box of encyclopedias that changed the course of his life, the profound effect of losing his brother to mu…
Sept. 17, 2021
56: Natan Obed: Celebrate Diverse Thought
The president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed tells the story of a childhood torn between two countries and two cultures, and the struggles he has faced as someone of mixed race. He shares the story of how his parents…
Sept. 10, 2021
55: Senator Vern White: Look Around the Corner
Senator and former police chief Vern White describes how his childhood in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where his father worked in the coal mine, taught him the importance of community, compassion, and fairness. He tells the sto…
Sept. 10, 2021
55: Senator Vern White: Look Around the Corner
Senator and former police chief Vern White describes how his childhood in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where his father worked in the coal mine, taught him the importance of community, compassion, and fairness. He tells the sto…
Sept. 3, 2021
54: Kevin Newman: Leading with Kindness and Authenticity
Award-winning broadcaster Kevin Newman joins Mark and shares lessons from decades in the news business, including as host of Good Morning America, and discusses his new documentary about 20 years of disruption since the Sept…