Now or Never
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Now or Never
In a world that can feel pretty scary, it’s easy to get stuck. This is a show that celebrates what it takes to try. To take the risk. To have the talk. To rock the speedo. Because making even the tiniest change takes courage, and hosts Ify and Trevor are here to remind you that you’re not alone when...
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64 episodes
Grandma puts herself first and moves to Spain: bold adventures from around the world
An estimated four million Canadians currently live abroad. So what compels someone to ditch their life in Canada and start over somewhere new? From Bo...
Finding love, no apps allowed
In a world full of dating apps you might be wondering, “Does anyone meet in real life anymore?”
Today we're revisiting a previous...
The highs and lows of living with roommates
Roommates. They can be great, they can save you money....and they can also make your life a living hell.
Roommate households are t...
Under pressure: stories of racing against time
At some point we all feel the squeeze of the clock. On this episode, from the Now or Never archives, every story is a race against time.
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Giving it up: renouncing wealth, religion and technology
There is a power in publicly declaring you no longer own, support, or believe in something. Meet five Canadians doing just that. This week, an episode...
Calling it quits: what happens after you say goodbye?
Saying goodbye can be hard — whether it's to a relationship, a job, or the place you call home. This week, we revisit an episode from the past and hea...
What happens when your biggest fear comes true?
There's nothing scary about wanting to re-air one of our favourite Now or Never episodes of this past year so if you are letting fear hold you back, h...
Is there a simple solution to your big problem?
It can feel easier than ever to point out what's wrong, but making things better....now that's a challenge. So this week we are cracking open the Now...
It’s time to talk about debt (and how to handle it)
It's hard to afford things these days with the cost of just about everything going up and up. So today we're revisiting a previous episode of Now or N...
Happy Summer! Here's the plan
It's time to go on adventures and have a summer full of discovery so we can come back full of stories for you in September.
We'd n...
Yes you can! How to surprise yourself
When was the last time you surprised yourself? Pushed past a personal best? Achieved something you didn’t think possible?
We’re c...
Lessons from dad
Our dads teach us all kinds of things, whether they intended to or not. So on this Father's Day weekend, we're sharing stories of all the hilarious, h...
Feeling Stuck? A little whimsy goes a long way
What happens when you lean into your curiosity, notice the little joys, and get playful? Today on Now or Never, Ify Chiwetlu and Trevor Dineen find ou...
Canada's on a military spending spree. But who's signing up to join?
Amid growing geopolitical uncertainty, escalating wars and threats to Canadian sovereignty, the Canadian government is committing to the biggest boost...
I thought I knew you
What happens after you learn something so shocking, so unbelievable, about a person you thought you knew?
On this episode, four pe...
Look what I can do! Celebrating incredible (and weird) talents
We're uncovering hidden talents, finding out what it really takes to excel, and exploring what happens when your ability doesn't match up with your dr...
'We need to get outside ASAP!' You'll feel better and here's why
Now or Never kicks off your May Long Weekend with an episode that will convince you to put down your screen and get outside to soak up the benefits of...
The secret to aging well: sex, rock n' roll and reinvention
We're all getting older, but not everyone likes thinking or talking about it.
So what's the secret to aging well?
Five senio...
Why did this grandma move to Spain by herself? Ditching life in Canada for global adventures
An estimated four million Canadians currently live abroad. So what compels someone to ditch their life in Canada and start over in a different part of...
Surprise! Our 10th anniversary live show gets wild
Now or Never celebrates ten years of diving in with people as they gather the courage to take a leap into the unknown, with a live show from Winnipeg'...
Breakups are hard! How to get over a heartbreak
Breakups can look a lot of different ways: slow dissolves, out-of-nowhere blow-outs, mutual partings-of-ways. But the truth is, they all hurt. Today o...
How do you save a community that's on life support?
Towns and neighbourhoods all across the country are facing their own challenges. Now or Never is flying into a few to find out what it really takes to...
You vs Everybody: How far would you go to compete?
The fire to compete can drive you to push against your limits, and go further than you knew possible. On this episode of Now or Never, competitive hos...
Time served: What's life after jail really like?
Today an estimated 35,000 Canadians are behind bars in a provincial or federal prison. But what happens to people once they get out?
Sick of swiping? We're finding love IRL
As more Gen Z and Millennial daters turn away from dating apps and report ‘swipe fatigue,’ people are looking to find love in the wild again. The prob...
'He wouldn't have made it another 12 hours.' Stories of racing against the clock
At some point we all feel the squeeze of the clock. On this episode, every story is a race against time.
If you get lost in B.C.'s...
After addiction, a mom fights to regain her daughter's trust
For years, Melissa MacMillan's opioid addiction brought chaos to her life - especially with her daughter Eden. Now, almost five years into recovery, M...
Take it or leave it: the art of giving advice
You know the feeling. You’re unsure. Stuck between two choices. The imposter syndrome is bubbling up, and you just need a little help.
How do you know if you're "getting bushed" and what to do about it?
Across Canada, we've been hit with blizzards, snow squalls and extreme cold.
So what keeps you from going stir-crazy in the dead of winter?
'We can't sit back and do nothing': How ordinary Canadians are pushing back in times of chaos
Are you feeling paralyzed by the firehose of terrible news?
We get it. We feel that way, too. So we did what Mr. Rogers always tol...
Uncharted territory: What it's really like to be 'the first'
Five trailblazing Canadians tell us how they smashed barriers in the worlds of soccer, aviation, AI, education, and.....eating the most hot peppers in...
Why this millennial wants to give away a $300,000 inheritance. What else are you renouncing this year?
There is a power in publicly declaring you no longer own, support, or believe in something. Meet five Canadians doing just that.
J...
What would you do with a once-in-a-lifetime moment?
Whether it's through sheer luck or hard work, you've been handed an opportunity you've maybe only dreamed of. What do you do with it?
Who's been answering Trevor's phone for three years?
‘Tis the season for exchanging greetings, sending salutations, and dashing off (humblebrag) holiday letters.
But chances are, the...
From the night sky to your old wedding videos, here's what you're trying to save right now
This week, stories of people racing to save something before it disappears completely.
For most of his life, Gerry Smerchanski has...
So you screwed up. Now what?
Messing things up is part of the human experience.
But what happens when you fail at something so big, and so publicly...how do you come back fr...
An ex, a slob, and a real life 'Golden Girls': How to survive roommates
Roommates. They can be great, they can save you money....and they can also make your life a living hell.
Roommate households are t...
Saying goodbye: How do you know when it's really over?
Saying goodbye can be hard — whether it's to a relationship, a job, or the place you call home. On this episode, hear how people knew it was time to s...
Do I need another job? The art and the grind of the side hustle
Asking what someone does for work is more complicated these days. More than a million Canadians, or 5.6 per cent of the working population, are holdin...
What would it take to face your biggest fears?
Just in time for Halloween, stories of people being scared out-of-their-mind about something, but doing it anyway.
The last time M...