Couple Casuals Podcast
Hosted by Stefano · Couple Casuals
5.0from 10 ratings
- 98
- Episodes
- 10
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
- 197K
- YouTube views
About Couple Casuals Podcast
Casual engagement in conversation between one or more people covering politics, current events, and thought-provoking ideas — all while enjoying a Couple Casuals… sometimes.
- Publisher
- Couple Casuals
- Category
- news
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 2 Jun 2021
- Latest episode
- 30 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
98 episodes in the feed.
30 Oct 2026
Canada’s WOKE Justice System Explained | Masculinity, Free Speech & the Military
Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast! In this episode, Stefano sits down with Phillip Millar — former Canadian Armed Forces combat officer, lawyer and former Crown prosecutor — for an unfiltered conversation about Canada’s justice system, critical thinking, masculinity, politics and the future of the country. Drawing from his experience in the military and on both sides of the courtroom, Phillip shares his perspective on where Canada’s institutions are failing, why he believes critical thinking is disappearing and what Canadians need to understand about the justice system. The conversation dives into: • Canada’s justice system, judges & sentencing • Phillip’s journey from the military to law • critical thinking & institutional failure • cancel culture, free speech & speaking your mind • COVID, vaccine mandates & institutional trust • legal dangers facing men today • alcohol, dating & protecting yourself legally • masculinity & the challenges facing young men • pornography, motivation & discipline • traditional families & relationships • mass immigration, Europe & integration • crime, accountability & public safety • Donald Trump, Pierre Poilievre & Mark Carney • Canadian identity, patriotism & the future of Canada Phillip explains why he believes Canadians need to become more willing to question prevailing narratives, think independently and demand better from the institutions that shape the country. Grab a casual, lock in, and let’s get into it. Host: Stefano Instagram: @drstefo https://www.instagram.com/drstefo Guest: Phillip Millar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroguelawyer_?cplk=ZzliY283cm1ha2R6 This episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada’s best home fortification. Visit https://canadafirst.com/ to learn more. Follow Canada First on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/canadafirst.inc CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro & Canada First 1:00 Phillip Millar Joins the Podcast 2:59 The “Rogue Lawyer” & Speaking Your Mind 4:38 Cancel Culture & Refusing to Apologize 7:43 Civil Courage & Why People Are Afraid to Speak 10:11 Military Leadership & Vaccine Mandates 11:22 Why People Stay Silent 13:15 Trump, Free Speech & Political Disruption 14:56 Pierre Poilievre & Playing Political Offence 16:25 Toronto Politics & Brad Bradford 16:50 Phillip Millar’s Story 18:06 From the Military to Law 20:56 Becoming a Crown Prosecutor 22:41 From Prosecutor to Defence Lawyer 23:37 Presumption of Innocence & False Accusations 25:03 Sexual Assault Statistics & the Justice System 27:07 How Men Can Protect Themselves Legally 28:19 Pornography, Motivation & Young Men 29:40 The Crisis Facing Men 30:39 Marriage, Family & Modern Dating Culture 32:06 Canada’s Institutions & Virtue Signalling 33:30 The End of Critical Thinking 34:20 COVID & Lost Trust in Institutions 35:19 Can Canada’s Institutions Be Fixed? 36:52 Europe, Government & Institutional Failure 37:24 France, Riots & Social Breakdown 39:03 How Society Normalizes Decline 40:01 Virtue Signalling vs. Real Solutions 41:41 What Canada Can Learn From Europe 42:19 Toronto’s Decline & Public Disorder 43:24 Mass Immigration & Integration 44:14 Immigration, Incentives & Political Interests 46:02 Mark Carney, Europe & the United States 47:15 Is Canada’s Justice System Ideologically Captured? 48:12 Judges, Law Schools & Political Ideology 50:47 Canada’s Prison System & Rehabilitation 51:45 How Much Power Do Judges Have? 53:07 Government’s Influence Over the Justice System 53:30 “Drain the Swamp” — Does Canada Need Its Own? 54:17 Entrepreneurs vs. Career Politicians 56:17 The Future of the Conservative Party 56:58 Are You Proud to Be Canadian? 57:34 Phillip on Canadian Identity & History 59:47 What Does It Mean to Be Canadian? 1:00:20 Phillip’s Final Salute 1:01:16 Outro
16 Oct 2026
“I Don’t Trust Mark Carney” — Michelle Ferreri on Trump, Poilievre & Canada
Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast! In this episode, Stefano sits down with former Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri for an unfiltered conversation about Toronto, Canadian politics, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Donald Trump and the future of Canada. Michelle shares her perspective on Toronto’s direction, Olivia Chow, Brad Bradford and why voter turnout matters. Drawing from her time as an MP, she also opens up about what she witnessed inside the House of Commons, the Freedom Convoy and why Canadians have lost trust in political institutions. The conversation dives into: • Toronto, Olivia Chow & Brad Bradford • crime, homelessness, addiction & public safety • voter apathy & political accountability • education & financial literacy • the Freedom Convoy & Emergencies Act • Mark Carney & Canada’s direction • Alberta, energy, pipelines & national unity • Donald Trump & Canada–U.S. trade • Canada’s economic dependence on the U.S. • Pierre Poilievre & the Conservatives • Canadian identity & national pride Michelle explains why rebuilding trust requires truth and accountability, what she hopes to see from Pierre Poilievre moving forward and why she remains proud to be Canadian. Grab a casual, lock in, and let’s get into it. Host: Stefano Instagram: @drstefo https://www.instagram.com/drstefo Guest: Michelle Ferreri Instagram: @michelleferrericanada https://www.instagram.com/michelleferrericanada?psln=djk3cGVpajVpOG4y This episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada’s best home fortification. Visit https://canadafirst.com/ to learn more. Follow Canada First on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/canadafirst.inc CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro & Canada First 0:29 Michelle Ferreri Joins the Podcast 1:42 Toronto & the Mayoral Election 2:17 Addiction, Public Safety & Affordability 3:19 The Generational Political Divide 5:22 Michelle’s Message to Toronto Voters 7:10 Why Every Vote Matters 8:30 Olivia Chow & Toronto 10:42 The Reality of Toronto’s Streets 11:47 Homelessness & Addiction 12:06 School Food Programs & Independence 13:28 Financial Literacy & Education 16:44 Can Brad Bradford Fix Toronto? 17:59 Michelle on Rob Ford 19:07 Why Toronto City Council Matters 20:28 Steven Del Duca & Vaughan 23:00 Does Michelle Miss Being an MP? 23:21 Inside the House of Commons 24:22 The Freedom Convoy 25:01 Trudeau & the Emergencies Act 26:45 Why Canadians Have Lost Trust 29:06 Political Accountability 30:19 Canadians Are Moving From Anger to Apathy 31:20 Truth, Trust & Rebuilding Canada 33:04 Affordability, Mental Health & Human Trafficking 34:13 Why People Don’t Want to Hear the Truth 36:56 Michelle’s Assessment of Mark Carney 38:30 Danielle Smith, Energy & the Pacific Link 39:58 Alberta, Separatism & National Unity 41:19 Canada’s Energy Sector 42:09 Mark Carney vs. Donald Trump 42:20 Canada–U.S. Trade Negotiations 44:18 Why Canada Still Doesn’t Have a U.S. Deal 45:14 “Buy Canadian” & Canada’s Economic Reality 46:54 Is Standing Up to Trump Helping Canada? 49:59 Canada & the European Union 51:20 Why the U.S. Relationship Matters 53:18 Canada’s Dependence on U.S. Trade 53:59 What Should Pierre Poilievre Do Next? 54:20 Michelle Defends Pierre Poilievre 56:28 Poilievre’s Path to Victory 57:13 Michelle’s Message to Canadians 57:56 Are You Proud to Be Canadian? 58:11 Why Michelle Is Still Proud of Canada 59:26 Rebuilding Canadian Identity 1:00:56 Mental Health, Strength & Gratitude 1:02:21 Helping Canadians With Addiction 1:03:29 Outro
2 Oct 2026
Ben Mulroney on Trump, Canada’s Future & What Happened to Toronto
Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast! In this episode, Stefano sits down with Canadian media personality and host of The Ben Mulroney Show, Ben Mulroney, for a wide-ranging conversation about Canada, politics, media, Toronto, family and the experiences that shaped his perspective. Ben opens up about growing up as the son of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and how his father shaped his values and political outlook. The conversation dives into: • Donald Trump, Canada–U.S. relations and Canada’s own challenges • growing up as the son of Brian Mulroney • Brian Mulroney’s influence on Ben’s values and politics • grief, losing a father and staying connected through music • young Canadians, politics and the changing media landscape • why the Liberal Party has been so successful electorally • Mark Carney and the direction of Canada • Pierre Poilievre and lessons from the last federal election • mainstream media, journalism and independent media • government funding of Canadian media and public trust • what has happened to Toronto • what Ben would prioritize if he were mayor Grab a casual, lock in, and let’s get into it. Host: Stefano Instagram: @drstefo https://www.instagram.com/drstefo (https://www.instagram.com/drstefo) Guest: Ben Mulroney Instagram: @benmulroney This episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada’s best home fortification. Visit https://canadafirst.com/ (https://canadafirst.com/) to learn more. Follow Canada First on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/canadafirst.inc (https://www.instagram.com/canadafirst.inc) CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro & Canada First 0:29 Ben Mulroney Joins the Podcast 1:14 Disconnecting From the 24/7 News Cycle 3:18 Donald Trump & the “Horse in a Hospital” 4:42 Ben’s Perspective on Donald Trump 5:27 Canada Is Responsible for Its Own Problems 7:58 Trump’s Impact on Canadian Politics 9:52 Growing Up as the Son of a Prime Minister 12:09 Would Ben Mulroney Ever Run for Office? 13:58 What Was It Like Growing Up With Brian Mulroney? 15:54 How Brian Mulroney Shaped Ben’s Values 16:55 Where Ben Falls Politically 18:38 Brian Mulroney, Marginalized Communities & His Values 19:25 Anti-Semitism & Standing With the Jewish Community 21:14 Losing Brian Mulroney & Dealing With Grief 23:03 How Music Keeps Their Fathers’ Memories Alive 23:40 Ben Plays a Recording of His Father Singing 25:35 Brian Mulroney’s Voice at His Own Funeral 26:23 Ben’s Advice for Dealing With the Loss of a Father 26:54 Are Young People Becoming More Political? 27:56 Social Media, News & Political Polarization 30:00 Why Do Liberals Keep Winning Elections? 30:25 How the Liberal Party Wins 32:27 Political Criticism, Patriotism & Counterarguments 34:03 Mark Carney & the Direction of Canada 36:31 Pierre Poilievre & the Conservative Party 37:17 What Conservatives Got Wrong in the Election 38:22 Could Mark Carney Call Another Election? 39:34 Mark Carney vs. Justin Trudeau 39:57 Carney, Trump & Canada–U.S. Negotiations 40:54 Canada’s Resources, Major Projects & Economic Potential 41:47 Canada’s Recognition of Palestine 42:46 Why Ben Won’t Carry Water for Any Political Party 43:39 Trump’s Role in the Liberal Comeback 44:38 Why Government Still Needs Opposition & Accountability 46:00 Canadian Media & Political Bias 46:26 Ben’s Experience Inside Mainstream Media 46:49 The Attempted Boycott of Ben Mulroney 47:18 Journalism, Bias & Trust in the Media 48:39 Independent Media vs. Traditional Media 49:01 Government Funding & Public Trust in Canadian Media 50:31 Are Conservative Voices Shut Out of Mainstream Media? 51:26 The Rise of Independent Conservative Media 53:19 What Happened to Toronto? 54:01 Division, Protests & Disorder in the City 55:29 How Toronto Became a Global City 56:41 What Toronto Needs From Its Government 57:39 Would Ben Mulroney Make a Good Mayor? 57:55 Olivia Chow & the Toronto Mayoral Race 59:23 Toronto’s Centre-Right Vote 1:00:53 Why Toronto Voter Turnout Matters 1:02:48 Are You Proud to Be Canadian? 1:03:25 Unlocking Canada’s Potential 1:05:12 Salute: Montreal Canadiens 1:05:42 Outro
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- 197,457
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
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- 5.0 / 5
- 2 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
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- 82
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