Episodes

  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1502 - "The Ripple Eclipse: Breaking the Cycle of Inherited Trauma" with Audrey Hyams Romoff

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1502 - "The Ripple Eclipse: Breaking the Cycle of Inherited Trauma" with Audrey Hyams Romoff
    Nov 8 2025
    Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian speaks with Audrey Hyams Romoff, a leading PR executive for major global brands and the author of the powerful new memoir, "The Ripple Eclipse: Turning the Tide of Inherited Trauma." Audrey shares her remarkable journey balancing a high-profile career in public relations with the deeply personal legacy of her family’s Holocaust survival.

    In her conversation with Brian, she opens up about her mother’s time in Auschwitz, the mysterious deaths of her parents, and how four generations of women have navigated pain, silence, and ultimately healing. Brian and Audrey also explore how her professional life in PR intersects with her mission to foster openness, empathy, and resilience both in her work and within her family. It’s an emotional, raw, and inspiring conversation about survival, self-discovery, and strength.
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    47 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1501 - Lots of Money, Too Few Great Targets with Mark Borkowski

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1501 - Lots of Money, Too Few Great Targets with Mark Borkowski
    Nov 7 2025
    Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Mark Borkowski. Mark is the President of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp. and a veteran sell-side advisor with over 400 transactions since 1987. In 2026, record dry powder meets too few quality targets as private equity and strategics remain cash-rich but selective. Mark explores active roll-up sectors such as dental, veterinary, HVAC, and plumbing, and how private credit reshapes bids. He reveals value drivers like clean financials and normalized EBITDA, common deal killers, succession pitfalls, valuation bridges, and hidden opportunities in receivership and power-of-sale real estate.
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    48 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1500 - Canada’s Interest Rate Reset: What Comes Next with Carl Gomez

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1500 - Canada’s Interest Rate Reset: What Comes Next with Carl Gomez
    Nov 6 2025
    Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Carl Gomez, one of Canada’s leading economists, for a deep dive into the Bank of Canada’s interest rate cuts, the mortgage reset crunch, and the broader forces shaping our economy. Carl explains how the Bank’s move to lower rates from 5% to 2.25% is stabilizing inflation fears but warns that the real solutions to Canada’s economic slowdown must come from structural reform, not just monetary policy.

    Together they explore:
    • How upcoming mortgage renewals could raise payments by $1,000 a month for many households
    • Why the housing market is cooling — and what that means for affordability and investment
    • The impact of U.S. trade tariffs on manufacturing and industrial real estate
    • And why Canada must pivot toward productivity, AI innovation, and diversified trade if it wants real, lasting growth
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    53 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1499 - Canada’s Political Game of Chicken: Election or Economic Sanity with Rick Anderson

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1499 - Canada’s Political Game of Chicken: Election or Economic Sanity with Rick Anderson
    Nov 5 2025
    Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by veteran political strategist Rick Anderson, Principal at E4 Strategies, for a sharp, behind-the-scenes look at the high-stakes political brinkmanship now gripping Ottawa.

    As budget votes loom and party leaders posture, are we heading toward a federal election — or just another round of political chicken? Rick shares his insider forecast: why an election right now would be economic madness, how U.S. trade wars and global instability are shaping Canada’s political calculus, and why Mark Carney may have the right strategy for Canada.

    They also dive into Canada’s fiscal health, the balancing act between climate policy and energy security, and whether embracing Chinese electric vehicles could reshape our auto sector.
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    54 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1498 - Stitching Kindness with Sue Garskey, Joyce Hisey, Cathy Reith, & Brenda Rathbone

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1498 - Stitching Kindness with Sue Garskey, Joyce Hisey, Cathy Reith, & Brenda Rathbone
    Nov 4 2025
    Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by members of a remarkable volunteer organization to celebrate more than a century of compassion, craftsmanship, and community service.

    The Needlework Guild began in Dorset, England in 1882, founded to help children orphaned by mining disasters in Wales. The movement spread across Britain and North America — and today, the Toronto branch proudly stands as the only remaining North American chapter.

    Each year, its 300 dedicated members knit, sew, and purchase new clothing and essential items for 21 frontline social service agencies across the GTA. Last year alone, they donated over 22,000 items — from baby layettes and winter coats to hats, mittens, blankets, and personal hygiene products.

    You’ll hear inspiring stories from longtime members:

    • Sue Garskey, who first got involved through her mother, has held many roles including president, and still supports the Guild even after moving to Ottawa.
    • Joyce Hisey, recipient of the Order of Canada, who has spent a lifetime organizing volunteers and is now the Guild’s membership coordinator.
    • Cathy Reith, who joined about nine years ago, stepped in as secretary and then president, and now helps lead the Guild through a new generation of giving.
    • Brenda Rathbone, who joined eight years ago and now runs social media and outreach, helping connect the Guild’s mission to the wider community.

    Together, they share how knitting hats, mittens, and baby layettes has become both a craft and a calling — a tradition that blends creativity with compassion.

    And fittingly, this interview airs on the same day as the Guild’s annual Distribution Day, when all their year’s work culminates in delivering thousands of handmade and purchased goods to people who need them most.
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    54 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1497 - Is Porn A Gateaway Drug with Danielle Nonog

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1497 - Is Porn A Gateaway Drug with Danielle Nonog
    Oct 31 2025
    Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Danielle Nonog, a former adult entertainer turned branding and confidence coach, for a frank and fascinating conversation about the impact of pornography on relationships, intimacy, and our broader culture. Drawing from her personal experience in the adult industry, Danielle argues that pornography can act as a gateway drug — desensitizing viewers, distorting expectations, and normalizing transactional relationships. We explore how this culture shapes dating apps, “sugar baby” dynamics, and the influencer economy of platforms like TikTok and OnlyFans.

    Their discussion goes beyond judgment to ask harder questions:
    • How does porn consumption affect empathy and connection?
    • Why do some people escalate toward more extreme content?
    • Can men and women rediscover healthy, authentic relationship models?

    Danielle also shares her story of reinvention and self-empowerment, helping others especially women build confidence, purpose, and identity beyond the adult industry.
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    50 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1496 - The Coming Real Estate Crash with Sarita Samaroo

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1496 - The Coming Real Estate Crash with Sarita Samaroo
    Oct 30 2025
    Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Sarita Samaroo, real estate broker, investor, and founder of Property Investment Hub, to discuss her bold warning about Canada’s housing market — and why she believes a major correction may be underway. Sarita and Brian break down the warning signs: rising mortgage delinquencies, power-of-sale listings, falling condo prices, and stalled new developments. They explore the ripple effects on homeowners, renters, and developers, and how policy, interest rates, and investor psychology are combining to reshape the market. She argues that what’s happening isn’t just a cyclical dip, but a structural shift — one that could reset affordability and investment strategies for years to come. We also discuss how investors can protect themselves, what opportunities might emerge from the downturn, and what governments should (and shouldn’t) do next.
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    49 mins
  • Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1495 - Canada’s Arctic: Development, Security, & Sovereignty with Stephen Van Dine, & Rob Huebert

    Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1495 - Canada’s Arctic: Development, Security, & Sovereignty with Stephen Van Dine, & Rob Huebert
    Oct 29 2025
    Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by two leading voices on Canada’s Arctic — Stephen Van Dine, City Manager of Yellowknife and longtime expert in northern governance and sustainable development, and Dr. Rob Huebert, Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary and one of Canada’s foremost authorities on Arctic defence and security.

    Together, we explore how Canada’s North is becoming the new frontier for both economic opportunity and national security. Stephen Van Dine shares his first-hand perspective from Yellowknife, a community at the crossroads of mining, infrastructure, and Indigenous-led development and discusses the ambitious Arctic Economic Security Corridor, a proposed 900-kilometre highway to the Northwest Passage. Rob brings a defence and geopolitical lens, outlining the urgent need for Canada to invest in Arctic sovereignty, critical minerals strategy, and military infrastructure. They discuss China’s expanding presence in northern waters, Russia’s submarine activities, and the international debate over control of the Northwest Passage and what it all means for Canada’s future.
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    54 mins