James and Geoff talk to Dr. Malcolm Davis about Chinese military capacity, space warfare, and the need to build strong pacific deterrence. Dr. Malcolm Davis is a Senior Analyst at in Defence Strategy and Capability at APSI. Prior to this he was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in China-Western Relations with the Faculty of Society and Design at Bond…

The guys sit down with Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison to talk national security, international stability and the very real threat from China. Retired Vice-Admiral Paul Andrew Maddison, CMM, MSM, CD is a Canadian academic, former diplomat, and former naval officer of the Royal Canadian Navy. Following a family tradition, he began his career in the late …

James and Geoff connect with Chris Sankey to talk about the role that Aboriginals want to play in the Canadian Economy and what they need to succeed. Chris Sankey is President/Chief Executive Officer for Blackfish Enterprises, Chairman of Blackfish Industries, a Heavy Civil Construction company and Director/VP of BitCrude Energy, a company moving s…

Geoff and James talk to Sean Speer about his new project, The Hub, as well as the federal budget and what it means for Canada's future. Sean is a university professor, think-tank scholar and columnist. He previously served as a senior economic adviser to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Check out and subscribe to the Hub at www.thehub.ca.…

James and Geoff talk to the ICBA VP of Communications, Jordan Bateman, about the BC budget, the BC Liberals and the Canadian political scene. Check out the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association - https://icba.ca/ Check out and subscribe to the Orca - https://theorca.ca/ Also, the Orca has a podcast/youtube show too you should check out…

Geoff and James have a long overdue catch-up then sit down with Scott De Lange Boom to talk BC politics and hosing in Vancouver. You can (and should) check out Scott's podcast: Politicoast. https://www.politicoast.ca/

In this week's episode, James and Geoff talk to Jennifer Sanford. Jennifer (@thejennsanford) is a public relations expert and host of the podcast Conservative Like Me, launching its second season on April 9, 2021. She is a bold and passionate voice within federal Conservative circles pushing her peers to think bigger. She thinks Conservatives can d…

James and Geoff talk to Tristin Hopper from the National Post about the changes in journalism and newsrooms across the country.

Unbound talks to Anthony Koch about the factions within the Conservative Party, how communications work on the Hill, and how to deal with social conservatives. Anthony (@anthony__koch) has worked on Parliament Hill, was a key member of the movement to oust Andrew Scheer, is a former campaign surrogate for Erin O’Toole and currently serves as Managi…

James and Geoff talk to Canadian conservative philosopher and political theorist Ben Woodfinden about the history of political thought in Canada. We promise no bowties or tweed jackets were worn in this weighty discussion. References: 1. The Dominion. Ben Woodfinden: True North Patriotism and a Distinctly Canadian Conservatism. https://thedominion.…

This week Unbound is pleased to welcome out first guest: Kaveh Shahrooz. Kaveh, Geoff, and James discuss the recent events in Syria relating to Biden's strikes on Iranian proxy forces, how Canadian governments approach foreign policies, and how we should adjust that approach given the current global climate. Kaveh Shahrooz is a lawyer and human rig…

James and Geoff talk about cats in court rooms, the perils of relying on our enemies to deliver Canada vaccines and other happenings. Recorded on February 10th.

James and Geoff discuss their beefs with libertarians, grifters and the lack of authenticity in politics. Some of the articles and people we reference in this episode: 1. The Line: Jen Gerson: Advice to Erin O'Toole — save your party by curb-stomping the fringe. https://theline.substack.com/p/jen-gerson-advice-to-erin-otoole 2. The Realignment Podc…

James and Geoff talk about 'sanewashing' crazy ideas and how right leaning parties should deal with their...more eccentric supporters.

On the first episode of Unbound, James and Geoff outline the concerns they have with the current political climate and what issues we want to tackle through the podcast. We're focused on the steps that centre-right parties need to take to remain relevant for younger generations.

Unbound is a podcast about fearlessly exploring the issues that matter. James and Geoff want to explore and challenge the meaning behind the politics of the centre right and where it finds itself in a world where the usual paradigms mean less and less. We need to courageously challenge our assumptions, form new coalitions and, most importantly, fig…