Shows
Nuanced.200. Aaron Pete: Welcome to Nuanced.Why did I rebrand my podcast after 200 episodes? After four years, dozens of thought leaders, and hundreds of hours of conversation, it was time for a reset. In this episode, I explain why The Bigger Than Me Podcast is now Nuanced — and what that name truly means. I share the personal story that started it all, the lessons I’ve learned, and the five principles that will guide every future episode: maturity, steelmanning, controversy, openness, and responsibility.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-06-2707 min
Nuanced.199. Aaron Pete: Top 10 Moments of the Show!Aaron Pete counts down his top 10 podcast moments — featuring David Suzuki, Tara Henley, Holly Doan, Candice Malcolm, John Rustad, Kris Sims, Aiemann Zahabi, Clarence Louie, Brent Butt, and Premier David Eby. These conversations challenged assumptions, sparked growth, and defined 200 episodes of meaningful dialogue.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-06-1635 min
Nuanced.198. Brad Vis: Conservative MP Exposes What Went Wrong in the 2025 ElectionAaron Pete sits down with MP Brad Vis to break down the 2025 federal election, Conservative strategy, Pierre Poilievre’s loss, Trump’s impact, Mark Carney’s rise, political messaging, and how to regain public trust in Canadian politics.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-06-0456 min
Nuanced.197. Aiemann Zahabi: How to Face Adversity with a UFC FighterUFC Bantamweight fighter Aiemann Zahabi joins Aaron Pete to break down his shocking win over Jose Aldo at UFC 315 in Montreal. They discuss how coach Firas Zahabi and Georges St-Pierre (GSP) guided his mindset, the controversy around Aldo’s weight miss, overcoming superstitions, and building a rock-solid mental game.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-05-2645 min
Nuanced.196. Grand Chief Steven Point: Indigenous Leader on Poverty, Justice & CrimeWhy are Indigenous people overrepresented in the justice system? Grand Chief Steven Point joins Aaron Pete to discuss poverty, law school, becoming Lieutenant Governor, leadership, justice, and systemic reform.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-05-121h 15
Nuanced.195. Niki Sharma: Attorney General on Crime, Justice & Repeat Violent OffendersAre crime rates being addressed? BC Attorney General Niki Sharma joins host Aaron Pete to discuss bail reform, repeat violent offenders, Indigenous overrepresentation, justice system gaps, legal aid funding, and building a safer, fairer British Columbia.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-04-2824 min
Nuanced.193. Scott Horton: Did Washington Provoke the War in Ukraine?Scott Horton, author of Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine, joins Aaron Pete to discuss how U.S. foreign policy shaped the war in Ukraine. They break down NATO expansion, the 2014 coup, and media narratives, challenging the idea that Russia’s invasion was unprovoked. Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-04-071h 03
Nuanced.192. Meghan Murphy: Feminism vs. Gender Identity: Are They at Odds?Meghan Murphy, host of The Same Drugs podcast, joins Aaron Pete to discuss feminism, trans rights in sports, cancel culture, and the importance of free speech. She shares her journey from a committed leftist feminist to a vocal critic of modern gender ideology. Banned from Twitter, blacklisted in Canada, and later invited on The Joe Rogan Experience, Megan explains why she continues to speak out on women’s rights and freedom of expression.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-03-3153 min
Nuanced.191. Ravi Kahlon: What is Being Done About the Housing Crisis?Is the BC NDP Solving the Housing Crisis? British Columbia's Minister of Housing, Ravi Kahlon, sits down with Aaron Pete to discuss the housing crisis, new legislation, Indigenous housing, US tariffs, and municipal challenges. Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-03-2429 min
Nuanced.190. David Coletto: What Will Decide the 2025 Federal Election?A Canadian Polling Expert breaks down the upcoming 2025 election. David Coletto joins to discuss the key factors shaping the race, including Pierre Poilievre’s challenges, Mark Carney’s rise, Trump’s influence, affordability concerns, media dynamics, and shifting voter mindsets with host Aaron Pete. Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-03-1753 min
Nuanced.189. Maxime Bernier: Leader of the People's Party of Canada on the 2025 ElectionWhat's the difference between Conservatives and the People's Party of Canada? Maxime Bernier joins Aaron Pete to discuss his party’s differences from the Conservatives, immigration, COVID-19, woke culture, the CBC, and why he believes Pierre Poilievre is a globalist.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-03-101h 06
Nuanced.188. Mike Le Couteur: Are Politicians Avoiding Tough Interviews?CTV News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur speaks with Aaron Pete about political accountability, media bias, the decline of traditional news, and the rise of alternative media.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-03-0553 min
Nuanced.187. Karina Gould: Fighting to Become the Leader of the Liberal Party of CanadaWho will represent the Liberal Party in the next election? Karina Gould joins Aaron Pete to discuss her bid for Liberal Party leadership, her vision for Canada, the challenges facing the party, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, the carbon tax, reconciliation, and the future of Canadian politics.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-03-0124 min
Nuanced.186. Harrison Lowman: Trudeau’s Legacy, Poilievre’s Rise & Canadian MediaHarrison Lowman, Managing Editor of The Hub, speaks with Aaron Pete about Canada’s shifting media landscape, Justin Trudeau’s legacy, Pierre Poilievre’s rise, and the challenges facing the country. They explore journalism’s role in shaping public discourse, media subsidies, and why conservative perspectives are gaining traction.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-02-241h 00
Nuanced.Tara Henley: 15 Ways to Fix the CBC Before It’s Too LateThe CBC is in crisis—can it be saved? Journalist Tara Henley joins Aaron Pete to break down 15 ways to fix the CBC before it’s too late. They expose media bias, lost public trust, government influence, and why so many Canadians are calling to defund the CBC. Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-02-171h 01
Nuanced.184. Eric Peterson: Corner Gas, Comedy & Playing Oscar LeroyEric Peterson, the legendary Oscar Leroy from Corner Gas, joins Aaron Pete to discuss landing the role, the show's success, Brent Butt, and its cultural impact on Canada. Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-02-101h 11
Nuanced.183. Rick Hansen: Can One Person Change the World?Aaron Pete sits down with Rick Hansen to explore his transformative journey from a life-altering accident to becoming a global advocate for people with disabilities, the emotional challenges he overcame, the inspiration he drew from Terry Fox, the iconic Man in Motion World Tour, and the powerful lessons of resilience, interdependence, and breaking barriers to create a more inclusive world.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2025-01-0133 min
Nuanced.182. Fred Ewanuick: From Shy Kid to Beloved Hank Yarbo on "Corner Gas"Aaron Pete sits down with Fred Ewanuick to discuss his journey from shy class clown to playing Hank Yarbo on Corner Gas, working with Brent Butt, the show’s cultural impact, memorable moments like meeting The Tragically Hip, and the importance of mentorship, humuor, and Canadian values.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2024-12-261h 01
Nuanced.181. Andrew Christopher Performs LIVE and Talks About Overcoming LossAaron Pete hosts an intimate live event with singer-songwriter Andrew Christopher, exploring his artistic journey, the challenges of balancing family and art, and his bold pivot to original music and meaningful projects. Through heartfelt performances, Andrew reflects on personal loss, his creative process, and the healing power of music.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2024-12-211h 24
Nuanced.180. Vassy Kapelos: Could Trump Tariffs Cause a Recession in Canada?Aaron Pete sits down with Vassy Kapelos, Chief Political Correspondent for CTV News, to tackle pressing topics like Canada's political polarization, the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, whether journalists should avoid bias, and the challenges of holding leaders like Justin Trudeau accountable.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2024-12-1647 min
Nuanced.179. Holly Doan: Are Government Subsidies Destroying Trust in Media?Aaron Pete sits down with Holly Doan, publisher of Blacklock's Reporter, to explore media bias, government subsidies, True North Media, defunding the CBC, Joe Rogan's Trump interview, and the critical role of independent journalism in Canada.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2024-12-091h 10
Nuanced.178. Federal Minister Patty Hajdu on the COVID-19 Pandemic & ReconciliationAaron Pete sits down with Patti Hajdu, former Minister of Health and current Minister for Indigenous Services, to discuss leading during the COVID-19 crisis, reconciliation, the $360 billion Indigenous infrastructure gap, residential school denialism, and the challenges facing Indigenous businesses in Canada.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2024-12-0243 min
Nuanced.177. Candice Malcolm: Should We Criminalize Indian Residential School Denialism?Aaron Pete sits down with Candice Malcolm to discuss Indian Residential School denialism, free speech, True North Media, the CBC's unmarked graves story, and the impact of Leah Gazan's proposed bill on Canadian politics and freedom of expression.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2024-11-2655 min
Nuanced.176. Mo Amir: What Role Does Media Play in a Democracy?Aaron Pete sits down with Mo Amir, host of This is VanColour, to discuss bias in news, trust in media, political polarization and the craft of conducting meaningful interviews. They explore the role of media in fostering an informed electorate, the challenges of balanced reporting, and the importance of an informed democracy.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2024-11-131h 13
Nuanced.175. Dr. Scott Sheffield: How to Honour Veterans on Remembrance DayAaron Pete and Associate Professor of History Dr. Scott Sheffield as they discuss how to honour veterans this Remembrance Day. They explore the contributions of Indigenous service members in Canada, insights from WWII community efforts, and historical perspectives on current conflicts like the war in Ukraine.Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com2024-11-091h 17