The Big Five
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Podcast Overview
<p>The Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone’s favourite 5. But objectively, the Big 5. In each episode, <strong>Donovan Woods</strong>, <strong>Tom Power</strong>, and a celebrity guest tackle new topics and debate things like: what are the Big 5 farm animals? Types of hats? Slang terms for “butt”? Ways to cook a potato? Guys named Paul? Guests in this season include Vivek Shraya, Jordan Canning, William Prince, Lindsay Ell, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and more! </p><br><p>And at the end of each segment, the debate is settled by a listener from across the country, who chimes in to decide once and for all, what is the Big Five.</p>
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June 29, 2026
How many belts is a normal amount of belts?
<p>Donovan Woods and Tom Power go head-to-head with writer, CBC host and Jeopardy superchampion <strong>Mattea Roach</strong> about the big five animal noises, sticks and things you forgot to pack. Plus, Donovan’s impressive pig impression, we brainstorm some of our favourite schticks and everyone gets demolished by one of the categories. </p>
June 22, 2026
Your guide to texting famous people
<p>Donovan Woods and Tom Power are joined by singer, songwriter and Canada’s Got Talent host <strong>Lindsay Ell</strong> to brainstorm the big five things you find in a tool box, bodies of water and terms of endearment for a significant other. We also exchange ideas about how good Keith Urban smells and learning to snap in your thirties.</p>
June 15, 2026
What sound does the shrugging emoji make?
<p>Donovan Woods and Tom Power are joined by artist, author and pop star <strong>Vivek Shraya</strong> to dive into the big five road signs, natural disasters and emojis. Also featuring in-depth discussions about the meteor coming to crush Tom and Alanis Morrisette deep cuts. </p>
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- What is The Big Five?
<p>The Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone’s favourite 5. But objectively, the Big 5. In each episode, <strong>Donovan Woods</strong>, <strong>Tom Power</strong>, and a celebrity guest tackle new topics and debate things like: what are the Big 5 farm animals? Types of hats? Slang terms for “butt”? Ways to cook a potato? Guys named Paul? Guests in this season include Vivek Shraya, Jordan Canning, William Prince, Lindsay Ell, Elamin Abdelmahmoud and more! </p><br><p>And at the end of each segment, the debate is settled by a listener from across the country, who chimes in to decide once and for all, what is the Big Five.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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