5 Best Canada Nonfiction Podcasts

1. Expectant

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Expectant is a six-part audio series that muddies fiction and non-fiction as a woman faces the prospect of becoming a parent during the climate crisis.Through conversations with climate researchers, parents, mental health experts and childfree families, she grapples with grief, hope, and the biggest decision of her life: should she bring a child into this world?Written and performed by Pippa Johnstone. Music by Laura Reznek. Sound design and mixing by Robyn Edgar. Dramaturgy by Karina Palmitesta. Artwork by Hannah Campbell...MORE Host Pippa Johnstone
Producer/Network Pippa Johnstone
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 175Twitter 651 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. A WRITER'S LIFE

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A Writer's Life with Heige S. Boehm, author of Secrets in the Shadows (Ronsdale Press, 2019), features insightful conversations with writers. In each episode, we explore life behind the pen, delving into the creative processes, challenges, and joys that shape their work, as well as discussing their latest books. Perfect for readers looking to discover new writers or learn more about their favourite authors—and you just might pick up some great writing tips along the way...MORE Host Heige S. Boehm
Producer/Network Heige S. Boehm
Email ****@heigeboehm.ca
Location Canada
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 399Instagram 410 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Read Into This

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Read Into This is about books, articles, fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, media texts, cookbooks, and everything in between. We will explore how we read and how what we read makes us who we are and helps us learn about those around us. Can't wait for you to join in and talk wordy with us.MORE Producer/Network Alanna King, Elizabeth Lyons, Lisa Noble
Email ****@voicEd.ca
Location Canada
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Apple Reviews 3Twitter 686 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Word Leader Podcast

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The Word Leader Podcast is for thinkers who want to lead with words. We discuss how to get your wisdom out in the world through book writing and publishing, how to improve your communication, and how to use writing as a leadership tool. Every weekday, podcast host and founder of Trivium Writing Leandre Larouche shares strategies, tactics, mindset hacks, and philosophical approaches to writing and communication.MORE Host Leandre Larouche
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Facebook 637 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Audiobook Reviews in Five Minutes

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The Audiobook Reviews in Five Minutes podcast has already explored some of the best popular nonfiction in over 100 episodes. Hosted by Janna, we review writing style, narration, production, and the overall listening experience. We're passionate about audiobooks because they offer a unique and immersive way to experience stories and ideas. From the subtle nuances of a narrator's voice to the production values that bring ideas and concepts to life, there's so much to appreciate about a well-crafted audiobook.If you're an audiobook lover, then you're in the right place...MORE Host Janna Stam
Producer/Network Janna Stam
Email ****@jannastam.com
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 57 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact