Podcasters On The Rise

For our final regular episode of Season 4, we’re featuring The M Factor, hosted solo by Mariam Barrow. It's a podcast that explores confidence, identity, and personal growth through honest, conversational storytelling. In this episode, that theme comes through in a thoughtful reflection on how confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t, but something that develops over time as you figure yourself out.You can find more episodes of The M factor on Spotify and on spiritlive.ca.Follow the show on Instagram @themfactrLearn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

Let’s pour a glass and talk basketball. We’re featuring Wine and Dime, a basketball podcast hosted by Chris Harrison built around relaxed, conversational analysis. This episode focuses on the WNBA with a fun, celebratory discussion of the playoff season, blending game breakdowns with an easy back-and-forth. Wine and Dime is co-hosted by LindseyYou can find more episodes of Wine and Dime whenever you get your podcasts.Follow the show on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Threads @wineanddimepod.Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

We’re featuring Coming-of-Screen, a podcast hosted by Isabella Soares about film and coming-of-age stories. This episode focuses on the short film Pools while exploring its themes, creative process, and the broader experience of growing up and figuring things out. Isabella's guests for this episode are Sam Hayes, the film's director, along with cast members Michael Vlamis and Francesca Noel.You can find more episodes of Coming-of-Screen on Spotify and Audible.Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok @coming_of_screen.Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

If you’ve ever had a date go spectacularly wrong, this episode might hit close to home. Out of the Cup, hosted by Chloe Leone, is a podcast that dives into the messy, chaotic side of dating, and this episode leans into that with hilarious and relatable stories about dating gone wrong that feel like swapping wild confessions with friends.You can find more episodes of Out of the Cup on spiritlive.ca.Follow the show on Instagram @outofthecup.Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

Today, we’re featuring Harsh Talks Hockey, a podcast hosted by Harsh Kumar that's focused on hockey analysis and fan discussion, and this episode looks back on the past season with strong opinions and debates around key storylines from the Stanley Cup run. Harsh's guest for this episode is Abhinav Tirumala.You can find more episodes of Harsh Talks Hockey on your preferred podcast platform. Follow the show on Instagram @harshtalkshockey.Learn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/

We’re featuring As Scene on Screen, hosted by Nichole Soroka. It's a podcast centered on entertainment commentary and real-time reactions, and this episode captures that post-watch energy with lively discussions, emotional takes, and quick updates on the latest in pop culture. As Scene On Screen is cohosted by Gracie.You can find more episodes of As Scene on Screen on Spotify and YouTube.Follow the show on Instagram @assceneonscreenLearn more about the Lead Podcasting Award at https://www.torontomu.ca/journalism/awards/lead-podcasting-award/