Karen has faced many tough battles through her life in more ways than you can imagine. Her compassion as a mother, her grit to never give up and always giving her best efforts has helped Karen accomplish a great deal. Today Karen is a sought after Keynote Speaker as well as an educator on resilience in the workplace. Her Canadian Best Selling Book ‘We are Unbreakable,’ chronicles 22 incredible women and can be found on her website along with her blog, programs and even a free resiliency toolkit....
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 56
We welcome back Canadian researcher, author, lecturer, podcaster and professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois for another enlightening conversation about the current state of the food industry in Canada. We also chat about food fraud in Europe, how grocery stores operate, why a strike against Loblaws may not work, his campaign concerning expiry dates and what you can do to get better quality produce (think local.) Since we brought up a few local produce gems in this episode, we might as well give them m...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Will is an Oceanographer with a passion for making a positive impact and works with a Private Company called Planetary Technology. Their company is trying to mitigate climate change in a fascinating way. This is a great conversation that gives some insight into our carbon problem and some of the great work and innovation that’s being done to fight against it. Matt and William share some great chats around climate change, Teslas, ocean mining, carbon credits, carbon tax, and a lot more. To get so...
Jun 11, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 54
James left a good job as comedy editor with GQ Magazine and a bubbling comedy career in the United Kingdom to pursue a new life with his wife and kids in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada! Since his arrival he’s been working on his family run business and lifestyle magazine for maritimers, ( https://maritimeedit.com ) and continuing to accelerate his comedy career for a mostly Canadian audience. We talk about his book, comedy, family, covid, the maritimes, his new acting role and the second book, ...
Jun 06, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Angela is passionate about supporting individuals and groups who are looking for healing, growth and overcoming obstacles in their lives through assisted and guided cannabis usage and exploration. She has an interesting history including running her own psychotherapy practice in Dublin Ireland and worked in the Judicial system supporting individuals with Substance abuse issues in Boulder, Colorado. Now considered a mindfulness based psychedelic therapist, Angela has some fascinating ways she hel...
May 30, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Sheldon has 30 years of broadcasting experience and is reputable voice in the community in Halifax for many. We talk a bit about his career but more so about beer, craft beer making and the current political climate and tip our hats to Sheldon as well as some of the great broadcasters of Nova Scotia. Sheldon is presently a Multimedia host and producer with SaltWire Network. He also hosts a fantastic podcast of his own called "Thinking out loud" which is available on YouTube or wherever you find ...
May 27, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Tony and Ryan had played football together and were friends for many years. Recently they’ve both decided to embark on one of their life dreams of getting into pro wrestling. Tony (aka Duce) and Ryan (who is using his own name for now,) each detail their story on pursuing a dream that meant so much to them both. Its refreshing to have a beer with two genuine guys who are unafraid to face the risks, because the love what their doing so much. Big Thank you to Station Six for allowing us to have a ...
May 23, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Shelly has been referred to as the LinkedIn Wonder Woman, she even has the cape! Shelly helps individuals in many ways such as workshop facilitation, individual and group coaching & keynote presentations. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Shelly if you think your LinkedIn could use a makeover! Go to her website: https://linkedexpress.ca And follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selsliger/ Big Thank you to Garrison Brewing for letting us have a beer at the wonderful Oxford Tap Room...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Canadian Born comedian and actor Jeremy Hotz moved to Los Angeles now over 20 years ago, but still keeps Canada in his heart. We talk about Jeremys frustration over being a longtime Toronto Maple Leafs fan, learning social media, touring, the comedy scene in LA and his come up and influences. Jeremy is a true master in observational comedy, and we see him try and bounce a few new jokes and ideas off of us throughout this episode. Jeremy is now touring in Eastern Canada. May 8th - Fredricton, NB ...
May 05, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Amy and Tonya met at a wellness retreat and made friends quickly once they realized they were both fascinated with the spirit world. They developed a knack for ghost hunting (soul seeking), prioritizing the search for the kinder spirits beyond the living world. Matt the ghost story lover and Mike the skeptic learn Ghosts 101 from these fun and friendly ghost lovers before going on their very first paranormal investigation with the Soul Seekers at the rumour to be haunted Halifax Club. You can no...
Apr 28, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Ryan is a grandfather who was in a same sex relationship that ended abruptly after 30 years. Ryan shares how he was feeling, what he went through and shared some of his strategies for coping. He’s not fully on the mend yet but each day getting better. This episode was recorded at Burnside Brewing in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. Burnside Brewing is home of some terrific beers, including the very popular Toller Lite, gold and Lager. Toller is a fantastic choice if you enjoy a light beverage and want to ...
Apr 23, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Andrew is a Registered Social Worker & Advanced Care Planner for the Nova Scotia Health Authority. One of his focuses is in helping people understand that having a Personal Directive helps people ensure their wishes are respected if they lose the ability to make decisions for themselves. The Personal Directives act was introduced in 2011 and is free for you to set up for yourself. To learn on how to get yours started go here https://novascotia.ca/just/pda/ Learn more about NS Healths INSPIRE...
Apr 16, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Michael John Savage is a North Ireland born Canadian politician, who was elected Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality on October 20, 2012. Savage has recently announced his retirement, we chat at the location of his choosing, Coleens Pub, to talk some bits and pieces about his career, and possibilities of what’s next. We share our mutual wish to have a bigger better stadium in Halifax, city expansion, and his next big move. Mike checks to see if the Mayor will go the thespian route, and as...
Apr 11, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Rhys Waters is an award winning Podcast Producer, who moved to Canada six years ago from Wales. Rhys and his good friend and filmmaker Jesse Hartley, have one of the most popular Canadian podcasts in Politics. https://www.canadianpoliticsisboring.com/ is a fantastic show and we encourage you to listen Rhys is also co-founder of the company https://www.podstarter.io Podstarter helps people in making their podcast a reality. Podstarter has produced over 60 different shows and can help you with str...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 43
This week we chat with Sue Utech - Executive Director for the Spring Garden Area Business Association . We cover a range of topics including the popular streets recent renovations, covid, innovations to help small business and how homelessness is effecting the area. Thanks to Bulwark Cider House for the drinks and hospitality. To Learn more about the Spring Garden Business Association, go to their Website: https://www.springgardenarea.com/ #halifax #afternoonpint #springgarden #cider #constructi...
Apr 02, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 42
We were thrilled to have Tareq join us at Bulwark Cider House to share his life experiences, talk about immigration, Canadas political environment, entrepreneurship, and the 2021 award winning Peace by Chocolate movie, based on his own life. We learned what getting to Canada was really like, and how his family's determination and love help grow an amazingly successful business out of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. If you want to try some of the best chocolate you've ever had, go to https://peacebychoc...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Don Mills is an entrepreneur and ambassador for Nova Scotia business in its truest form. After selling his business in 2018 he continued to foster and grow companies including Cabco Communications, New Scotland Brewing, Total Marketing and Communications in Bermuda. He also writes a business column for various news outlets and hosts his own successful podcast called “Insights,” with cohost David Campbell. Don talks about the power of getting involved and helping out in your community, living a l...
Mar 14, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Cody Lightning is a Cree actor and filmmaker from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His new film ‘Hey, Viktor’ is a hilarious comedy filled with humour and humility. It's a followup to the 1998 Sundance award winning film called, Smoke Signals. Smoke Signals was unique because it was one of the first movies ever made with an entirely indigenous cast crew and director. It is a terrific movie in its own right but Codys mockumentary film on making the sequel is a bit more twisted. Cody also stared recentl...
Mar 12, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 39
John is an astronomer and author with an astrophysics degree that knows a ton about space. We talk telescopes 101 and cover a range of topics from space travel to Star Trek, life on other planets, mysterious signals from space and more. Check out John’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToStargaze Or got to his website https://www.learntostargaze.com to find his books, blogs to learn how to stargaze. #afternoonpint #space #canada #astronomy #astrophysics #telescope #aliens #canada #h...
Mar 07, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Deva Station & her husband Jake Rafuse (Dyna Might) are a power couple that are fun to have a beer with. Their show Apocalyptic Kitchen is in its third season and we discuss a lot of things from the artistry behind drag to the power of love kindness and community in the face of adversity. You can find them all over social media through the links below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@StationDRG Instagram & Threads: @auntiestation, @stationdrg, @jacob_rafuse TikTok: @stationdrg. over 17...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 37
The Halifax Club was founded in 1862 as a private social club for Halifax’s business and political leaders. Located on Hollis Street in the heart of downtown Halifax, the Club has survived economic upheavals, urban renewal and the Halifax explosion. Meaghan has been a leader for change within the club turning it into a wedding and event destination while respecting the clubs legacy and tradition. We also dive into some of the fascinating leg https://www.thehalifaxclub.com/ #halifax #history #nov...
Feb 27, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 36
We chat with Ross McNeil in the cigar room at Duggers Menswear to hear the story on his independent family menswear business. Ross tells us about the major struggles of his father and himself running this family business, the times banks thought they wouldn't survive and how the business got through Covid For great mens fashion we encourage you to get down to Duggers to see it yourself, but if you can't do that go to their website. https://duggersfashion.com/ #entrepreneurs #canada #hugoboss #st...
Feb 20, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 35
You may recognize Barrie from his previous role in Trailer Park Boys as Ricky’s father figure. Today he joins the show to chat bit about the independent film he wrote and directed The Madones, which opens in theatres across Nova Scotia on Febuary 16th. This episode was recorded at the fantastic new micro pub 'Hardisty Brewing' in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. The Madones - Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsnDI34AKFE Hardisty Brewing: https://www.hardistybrew.ca/ #film #canada #madones #nov...
Feb 13, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Marc shares his story on how he came to own and operate the Comedy Cove on Tour and run another business called Funny Fundraisers, which helped raise over 1.5 million for various charities. He's preformed alongside some of the greatest comedians in the world, was once pressured by Joe Rogan to stay in New York and pursue his dreams and his current love of comedian mentorship celebrating the comedians of past present and future. If you're in Halifax, Catch as show at Comedy Cove On Tour: https://...
Feb 08, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Jake was originally selected as 3rd round draft pick by the New York Yankees in 2019 out of Western Kentucky University. Hailing from Cole Harbour Nova Scotia, Sanford is still the highest drafted player ever from his native province. Jakes career was cut short when he got into some trouble with gambling, but has been tirelessly working on reversing his past mistakes and getting his career back. Jake now plays with the Ottawa Titans in Ontario Canada. Gamblers Anonymous is dedicated in helping p...
Feb 01, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Today we hang out with Blake and Christine, vocalists and guitarists of the Campbell and Johnston Black Market Band. Their band produces a quality hybrid of Blues-Rock and roots music with a modern twist. They have opened for huge acts including Burton Cummings, Steve Earle & Bob Seger. Their latest release won “Best Blues Album” at the 2022 ECMAs, earned a Maple Blues nomination. Campbell was also awarded the Music PEI 2023 “Rooted to the Island.” They have a new album 'Paisley Heart' which...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Erin has a storied career of casting people for commercials, tv and film in Eastern Canada. Erin shares a few stories and laughs while providing some valuable insight on where to get started if you yourself wake up on the East Coast of Canada one day and think you want to be in the movies. Included below are a few links that were discussed in this episode: https://www.hennesseycasting.com/ https://screennovascotia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/HalifACTS/ #actors #halifacts #henneseycastin...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Our friend Steve aka ‘Chip,’ has been positing daily videos on his just for fun, random pick, sports betting page called Three Overs Daily. Steve gets others to pick three games a day from his ex girlfriends, to random strangers he meets on the street, even his dogs! His daily videos have brought him to many interesting places, including promoting lots of small businesses and restaurants along the way. Chips videos include the reactions from win and loss each day including some comedy and fun. S...
Jan 23, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Lawrence has a 30 year military background, and has taken his passion for training from the military world to entrepreneurism. Founding Independent Armoured Transport (IAT) in 1996, Lawrence has focused on professionalizing the security and armoured transport industry. One year after IAT , Lawrence founded Independent Security Services Atlantic, and he didn't stop there. With a growing interest in real estate Lawrence now is also part owner of Apex Magazine, a free publishing you can download he...
Jan 18, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Ian is an announcer host for Country 103.5 in Halifax. He also has been the announcer for the Halifax Mooseheads Hockey team at the Scotiabank Centre for the past 26 years! Go Moose Go! We chat with Ian about his new joke for Hockey fans titled “The ultimate hockey joke book - Laugh your face off,” https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-ultimate-hockey-joke-book-laugh-your-face-off/9781772761801.html #mooseheads #go #hockey #halifax #novascotia #canada #jokes #jokebook #radio #country #beer #ap #aftern...
Jan 11, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 27
