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

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This is Vancolour - Thursday November 24


This is Vancolour

1 week


Breathe Deep & Be Woke - This is VANCOLOUR


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with media personality Denai Johnson (102.7 NOW!radio) to discuss how breathwork can ease day-to-day stress. Plus, Harrison Mooney (author, "Invisible Boy") explains the origin of the word "woke" and how it became political pejorative.

2 weeks


November 10: Sonia Furstenau: Less Work, Safe Drugs, and John Horgan


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with BC Greens leader Sonia Furstenau to discuss the possibility of a four-day workweek in B.C., a recent all-party legislative committee report on the drug poisoning crisis, and the legacy of B.C. Premier John Horgan!

3 weeks


November 3: Anjali Appadurai could have been Premier!


As David Eby is poised to become B.C.'s next Premier, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with climate campaigner, Anjali Appadurai to discuss her disqualification from the BC NDP's leadership race. Plus, Kyla Lee explains what legal recourse exists for Appadurai. Recorded: November 2, 2022.

1 month


October 27: The Hidden History of Vancouver


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Ghostly Vancouver Tour's Lydia Williams to discuss the ghosts that haunt Vancouver landmarks. Plus, Stephanie Allen from Hogan's Alley Society explains what the future holds for the site of a vibrant Vancouver community that was demolished over fifty years ago. Recorded: October 24, 2022

1 month


October 20: Vancouver's New Mayor Ken Sim!


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Vancouver Mayor-Elect Ken Sim, fresh off his historic election win, to discuss how an endorsement from the Vancouver Police will affect his mayoral priorities. Plus, The Vancouver Sun's Dan Fumano discusses the impact of high-profile endorsements in B.C. elections!

Episode Segments

2 days


Dino Archie defends Dave Chappelle!


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with local comic Dino Archie to discuss the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle's recent monologue on Saturday Night Live (SNL). Recorded: November 21, 2022.

Don't miss Dino Archie at the Vancity Comedy Extravaganza on January 21st, 2023 at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. Get your tickets at www.dinoarchie.com

2 days


Can comedy be harmful?


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with local comedian Sasha Mark about the differences between intent and impact in comedy when comedians tell jokes that generate controversy and outrage.
Recorded: November 21, 2022.

Find more of Sasha Mark on the new docuseries YVR Funny, now streaming on Telus Optik TV.

2 days


Kyla's Court: What can comedians NOT say on stage?


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Acumen Law Corp's Kyla Lee to discuss what stand-up comedians cannot legally say on stage.
Recorded: November 21, 2022.

1 week


Denai Johnson teaches Mo Amir how to breathe!


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits with media personality Denai Johnson (102.7 NOW!radio) to discuss how breathwork can ease day-to-day stress.
Recorded: November 14, 2022

1 week


What does "woke" even mean?


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with Harrison Mooney (author, "Invisible Boy") about the origin of the word "woke" and how it became a political pejorative.
Recorded: November 14, 2022

1 week


A MOment: Audit the VPD!


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir responds to the VPD's recent "social impact audit" of Vancouver's social safety net and asks the most obvious question: Why?
Recorded: November 14, 2022

3 weeks


Anjali Appadurai sets the record straight on the BC NDP!


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with climate campaigner, Anjali Appadurai to discuss her disqualification from the BC NDP's leadership race. Recorded: November 2, 2022.

3 weeks


Kyla's Court: You can't sue political parties!


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Acumen Law Corp's Kyla Lee to discuss what legal recourse exists for Anjali Appadurai, whose BC NDP party leadership campaign was disqualified by the BC NDP Party Executive. Recorded: November 2, 2022.

1 month


What is the future of Hogan's Alley?


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Stephanie Allen from Hogan's Alley Society to discuss what the future holds for the site of a vibrant Vancouver community that was demolished over fifty years ago. Recorded: October 24, 2022.

1 month


How haunted is the City of Vancouver?


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Ghostly Vancouver Tour's Lydia Williams to discuss the ghosts that haunt Vancouver landmarks.
Recorded: October 24, 2022.

1 month


A MOment: Loblaw's Price Freeze is Business as Usual


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir thinks that the recent "price freeze" announced by Loblaw Companies Ltd (Loblaws, The Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, T&T Supermarket, Shoppers Drug Mart) is much ado about nothing. Recorded October 24, 2022.

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Vancouver Mayor-Elect Ken Sim addresses his endorsement from police


This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Vancouver Mayor-Elect Ken Sim, fresh off his historic election win, to discuss how an endorsement from the Vancouver Police Union will affect his mayoral priorities. Recorded: October 17, 2022.

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