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Gloves Off

Stephen Marche

Booking Overview

An interview-led geopolitics and public-policy show focused on Canadian sovereignty, international alliances, defence, trade, technology, and the changing world order, featuring journalists, economists, authors, and policy experts. Credible pitches include senior researchers, foreign-policy analysts, economists, defence specialists, technology-policy experts, and authors with strong expertise on Canada’s strategic choices; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial subject-matter authority and relevant public credibility.

Metrics

Episodes: 33

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 2.3k subscribers

Instagram: 5.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@glovesoffpodcast.ca

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Host

Stephen Marche - Canadian journalist and author whose work focuses on politics, culture, technology, and society.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established journalists, economists, authors, foreign-policy researchers, think-tank experts, and specialists in defence, technology, trade, or international relations.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial policy research, Senior roles at respected media organizations or think tanks, Recognized expertise in international affairs, economics, defence, or technology policy, A strong public record of analysis on Canada’s strategic and economic position

Recent Guest Discussions

Tim Mak - Ukraine’s Drone War, Defence Technology, Decentralized Military Innovation, And Lessons For Canada.

Anthony Dworkin - Canada-europe Alliances, Trade Coercion, Defence, Technology, Energy, And Strategic Autonomy.

Gil Durn - Technology Oligarchs, Silicon Valley’s Political Influence, Social Media, Threats To Democracy, And Canadian Technology Dependence.

Jonathan Cheng - China’s Global Influence, Trade Posture, Strategic Confidence, And Its Relationship With Canada.

Dan Ciuriak - The Economic Effects Of Reduced Canada-u.s. Trade, Market Diversification, Economic Resilience, And Canada’s Digital Future.

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, Geopolitics, Defense, Trade Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Gloves Off
:

Is the U.S. Abandoning Its Allies? Julianne Smith on NATO, Canada and the New World Order

September 23, 2026

As America pulls back from its traditional alliances, what does that mean for Canada and the future of the global order?In this extended interview, Stephen Marche revisits his conversation with Julianne Smith, former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and former senior Pentagon official. Smith explains how the Trump administration has transformed America’s relationships with its allies, why trust in the United States has eroded, and how Canada and other middle powers are responding.From NATO and Europea...

Ukraine and the Future of Warfare: Drone Technology, Defence, and What Canada can Learn

September 12, 2026

In this extended interview,Stephen Marche speaks with Tim Mak, Editor of the Kyiv-based publication The Counteroffensive about Ukraine’s drone war and the future of warfare. They explore how Ukraine’s decentralized defence-tech ecosystem is driving rapid innovation—and what Canada can learn as it prepares to dramatically increase defence spending.Excerpt of interview originally featured in Ep 5 "How Canada Wins at Defence" Also visit our website—gloves-off.ca—for more research behin...

Trade Bazooka and Other Economic Cards: Canada, Europe and New Middle Power Alliances Moving Away from U.S.

September 09, 2026

In this extended interview, Stephen Marche speaks with Anthony Dworkin of the European Council on Foreign Relations about whether Canada and Europe can build a new middle power alliance in a world increasingly shaped by U.S. and Chinese power.Dworkin explains Europe’s “trade bazooka,” the tools available to resist economic coercion, and how Canada could work with Europe and other like-minded countries on trade, defence, technology, energy and strategic autonomy.ECFR Papers Referenced:&nb...

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Frequently asked questions

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Gloves Off
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How do I get in touch with Gloves Off?

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What is the email for Gloves Off?

The publicly listed email for Gloves Off: info@glovesoffpodcast.ca.

How many listeners does Gloves Off have?

Podseeker estimates Gloves Off reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Gloves Off?

Gloves Off typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established journalists, economists, authors, foreign-policy researchers, think-tank experts, and specialists in defence, technology, trade, or international relations. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial policy research; Senior roles at respected media organizations or think tanks; Recognized expertise in international affairs, economics, defence, or technology policy. Recent guests include Tim Mak, Anthony Dworkin, and Gil Durn.

How hard is it to get booked on Gloves Off?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Gloves Off cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, Geopolitics, Defense, and Trade Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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