Blackballed With James Di Fiore

Blackballed With James Di Fiore

Blackballed is what other outlets refuse to be - non-combative and open to virtually anyone in politics, media, and entertainment. Host James DiFiore doesn't believe in words like platforming, and will interview some of the most controversial guests without allowing the conversation to derail. Blackballed is what journalism used to be. Welcome to the conversation.

Episodes

Blackballed Rewind: Jully Black

June 14, 2024 • 47 mins
Miss Jully Black is one of the most prolific and talented RnB singers Canada has ever produced. Her rendition of Canada's national anthem created controversy and ultimately won her praise as a trailblazer inside music culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Maxime Bernier on Foreign Interference, Pride and Immigration

June 11, 2024 • 35 mins
Maxime Bernier is a former Minister of Foreign Affairs under the Stephen Harper government, and the leader of the People's Party of Canada. He returns to Blackballed to discuss the current foreign affairs scandal, how he feels about Pride Month, and shares his thoughts on immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Political Dark Arts Show w/ David Wallace

June 11, 2024 • 36 mins
The Political Dark Arts Show is a Blackballed production, featuring former political fixer David Wallace. We venture down the alley and talk openly about how dirty politics permeates in Canada and internationally, and why it is so difficult to report efficiently about the role dirty tricks plays in elected life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Casual Friday: The Miscellaneous Episode

June 8, 2024 • 255 mins
James, Ashley, Ryan, Douglas, Leanne and David Wallace talk excrement, swinger culture, politics etc...James leaves early...again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Max Fawcett talks Mark Carney, the PBO, and Foreign Interference

June 6, 2024 • 36 mins
Max Fawcett is back. He and James discuss the Conservative Party's intense focus on Liberal-in-waiting, Mark Carney. We then talk about the Parliamentary Budget Office's mishandling of the carbon tax rebate report. Finally, Max helps us understand the muddy waters after a scathing report of possible foreign interference re our MPs and/or Senators currently serving in the House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
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Blackball Rewind: The Jordan Peterson Interview

June 5, 2024 • 59 mins
From James' short-lived radio program, The Starting Point Show. This interview with Jordan Peterson is refreshing in that he does not come off as some far-right flame thrower. Worth the listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Foreign Interference w/ David Wallace

June 5, 2024 • 43 mins
David Wallace talks foreign interference and the CPC leadership race connection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Rewind - Eat The Beat - 2003 Classic Cut

June 3, 2024 • 60 mins
From 2003, this is James's masterpiece3 called Eat the Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackballed Sunday Report w/ David Wallace

June 3, 2024 • 60 mins
James and David Wallace talk Trump, David Parker, and Canadian media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Casual Friday: The Foodie Episode

June 1, 2024 • 292 mins
Ryan got James all interested in Anthony Bourdain., so James flashed his sausage and peppers while everyone else laughed and pointed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Donald Trump is Guilty + food!

May 31, 2024 • 166 mins
Our inaugural impromptu podcast featuring Ryan and Ashley Lindley, Army Kris, Douglas Connors, Paul Atkinson and James Di Fiore, talking Trump, Anthony Bourdain and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Alka Pradhan - GITMO Human Rights Attorney

May 30, 2024 • 33 mins
GTMO/Human Rights Attorney - Alka Pradhan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Alberta Civil War w/ David Wallace & Marco Van Huigenbos

May 29, 2024 • 103 mins
David Wallace & Marco Van Huigenbos talk Take Back Alberta & David Parker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Casual Friday: The Saturday Episode w/ David Wallace

May 26, 2024 • 219 mins
David Wallace joins James, Ashley, Ryan and Douglas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Army Kris: A soldier's Perspective on War

May 22, 2024 • 113 mins
James is joined by Canadian soldier Army Kris and co-host Ryan Lindley to talk war, and travel stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackball Rewind: Noam Chomsky

May 20, 2024 • 56 mins
James talks the environment and geopolitics with Noam Chomsky.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sensational Sunday: The May Long Episode

May 20, 2024 • 182 mins
James, Ryan, Ashley and Douglas talk shop, and then everyone hates James. True story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Casual Friday: The Political Sewer Episode

May 18, 2024 • 64 mins
James is joined by political dark arts specialist David Wallace to discuss a Press Progress story about to drop re strange bed fellows in Canadian politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Blackball Rewind: John Gibbons, former Blue Jays Manager

May 8, 2024 • 58 mins
Former Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Casual Friday: The Swear Jar Episode

May 5, 2024 • 255 mins
James' son, Caspar, shows he's already got his Daddy's number, while Ryan and Ashley Lindley and Douglas Connors hangs out for the night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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