This is VANCOLOUR

This is VANCOLOUR is a place to laugh, learn and be challenged.

Popular podcaster Mo Amir interviews entertainers, politicians, and everyone in between in a respectful way which gets behind their public personas.

Join Mo for a positive and colourful break from the ordinary.

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Full Episodes

1 week


March 23, 2023: Foreign interference in Canadian elections


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with former Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart and former Conservative Member of Parliament (Steveston-Richmond East) Kenny Chiu to discuss bombshell revelations about the People's Republic of China meddling in Canadian elections, both federally and locally.
Recorded: March 20, 2023

2 weeks


March 16, 2023: Vancouver's Seawall and Distracted Driving


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with About Here's Uytae Lee to discuss why Vancouver's iconic seawall is actually kind of boring. Plus, Kyla Lee makes sense of British Columbia's distracted driving laws with some surprising legal information. And Mo can't handle "springing forward".
Recorded: March 13, 2023

4 weeks


March 2, 2023: Kevin Falcons pulls no punch!


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with the leader of B.C.'s Official Opposition, Kevin Falcon (BC Liberal Party / BC United) in a passionate conversation about Canada's culture war, violent crime across the country, and David Eby's first hundred days as the Premier of British Columbia. Recorded: February 27, 2023

1 month


February 23, 2023: Drug Decriminalization and Involuntary Addiction Treatment


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with BC Liberal MLA Elenore Sturko to discuss her advocacy for involuntary treatment for illicit drug addiction. Plus, the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users explain what impact - if any - decriminalization has had on the lives of vulnerable drug users.
Recorded: February 20, 2023

1 month


February 16, 2023: JFL Vancouver Showcase


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir hosts three exciting acts from this year's Just for Laughs Vancouver festival. Husbands Darcy Michael and Jeremy Baer (Darcy & Jer) explain how their TikTok stardom has been used for good. Juno Award-winning comedian Jacob Samuel has ideas on how Vancouver can achieve some swagger. Plus, Ola Dada (Canada's Got Talent) explains how anyone can be a comedian!
Recorded: February 13, 2023

2 months


February 9, 2023: Outline Outrage is All the Rage!


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with Washington Post columnist and Canadian YouTuber JJ McCullough to discuss whether political pundits are to blame for "outrage culture" online. Plus, comedian Danika Thibault discusses her bizarre experience with an online mob that led to a clip of her comedy being viewed millions of times over on Tik Tok and Twitter. And, Michelle Cyca explains how a reactionary tweet to a podcaster created positivity celebrating Vancouver.
Recorded: February 6, 2023

Episode Segments

1 week


How did China interfere in Vancouver's civic election?


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with former Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart to discuss bombshell revelations about how China's Consul-General interfered in Vancouver's 2022 municipal election.
Recorded: March 20, 2023

1 week


CSIS warned of China's interference in Canadian elections for years


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with former Conservative Member of Parliament (Steveston-Richmond East) Kenny Chiu to discuss bombshell revelations about the People's Republic of China meddling in Canadian elections, both federally and locally.
Recorded: March 20, 2023

2 weeks


Is Vancouver's seawall boring or beautiful?


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with About Here's Uytae Lee to discuss why he thinks Vancouver's iconic seawall is actually kind of boring, as per Lee's latest short documentary, "How Vancouver's Waterfront Became So Boring". Recorded: March 13, 2023

2 weeks


Kyla's Court: Hands-free texting while driving is technically illegal


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Acumen Law's Kyla Lee to dismiss the misinformation around British Columbia's confusing distracted driving laws. Recorded: March 13, 2023

2 weeks


A MOment: Stop Time Travel in British Columbia!


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir has a message for B.C. Premier David Eby: Stick to your promise and give us permanent Daylight Saving Time now! Recorded: March 13, 2023

1 month


Can we really force people into addictions treatment?


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with BC Liberal MLA Elenore Sturko to discuss her advocacy for involuntary treatment for illicit drug addiction.
Recorded: February 20, 2023

1 month


Has drug decriminalization changed the lives of drug users?


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to Vince Tao and Dave Hamm (VANDU, Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users) to discuss what impact - if any - decriminalization has had on the lives of vulnerable drug users so far. Recorded: February 20, 2023

1 month


Kyla's Court: Can the government force people into treatment?


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Acumen Law Corp's Kyla Lee to discuss if the government can actually force drug users (against their will) into addictions treatment. Recorded: February 20, 2023

1 month


Darcy Michael and Jeremy Baer are TikTok Superheroes!


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir talks to husbands Darcy Michael and Jeremy Baer (Darcy & Jer) to find out how their TikTok stardom has been used for good.
Follow them on TikTok: @thedarcymichael
Recorded: February 13, 2023.

1 month


How can Ken Sim bring "swagger" to Vancouver?


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir and Juno Award-winning comedian Jacob Samuel discuss what Mayor Ken Sim can do to bring true "swagger" to the City of Vancouver. Recorded: February 13, 2023.

1 month


Ola Dada shares the secrets to being a stand-up comedian!


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks Ola Dada (Canada's Got Talent) if anyone can be a comedian. Recorded: February 13, 2023

2 months


Outrage at Canadaland's Jesse Brown leads to something positive.


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with Michelle Cyca (The Tyee, The Walrus) to discuss how her outrage against Canadaland's Jesse Brown ended up celebrating literature based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Recorded: February 6, 2023

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