We had a goal when we started. It was to hit at least 50 episodes. And we're actually here... even though it legit almost got shut down after just TWO episodes. We reflect on the journey here and take a moment to talk about what we've learned, how we've changed, and what's ahead. If you have been following us since then, or any time thereafter, we really appreciate each and every one of you. If there's anything you want to see us discuss, any feedback you have on the show, or even just want to s...
May 15, 2026•47 min
Ernie "Punch" McLean has to be the most unbelievable person in hockey history. There's so many stories he has and we could get only get through so many. You'd never know he's 93 if you were to meet Ernie. He's got a ton of energy and still sharp as ever. I'm proud to be part of The Ernie Punch McLean Legacy Foundation, as we work towards recognizing Punch with a statue potentially right outside Queen's Park Arena, where he achieved 4 straight championships for the New Westminster Bruins. The Fou...
Apr 21, 2026•1 hr 55 min
*Watch episode 44 to watch the first conversation we had with Raj* Our first conversation with Raj from @sikhadelic.healing was a unique one to say the least. We weren't sure what kind of response we would get, but we knew we personally learned a lot from it. Just a few months later, we're pleasantly surprised to see how much of a positive response we received, also with a lot of questions. We decided to ask Raj these questions and get his perspective. If you haven't watch the first conversation...
Mar 30, 2026•2 hr 15 min
This episode we chat about Harmol's trauma (that he was able to move past from) after his team, the Seattle Seahawks, won Superbowl LX. We also go over the commercials, what we liked, what was weird, and what (we thought) was absolutely wrong. What are your thoughts on the halftime show and the Serena Williams commercial? And if your NFL fan, how do you feel about Superbowl LX? Super Bowl 60 is done and the Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions. For anyone who's followed this team through th...
Mar 08, 2026•1 hr 19 min
Jessie Sohpaul joins us on this one to chat about growing up as an artist, what he's up to these days, and then some chatting about Punjabi wedding traditions. If we forgot to mention one or were wrong about something leave it in the comments!!More Details:We finally got Jessie Sohpaul on the pod. If you know Vancouver's South Asian creative scene, you already know who he is. Jessie is a Punjabi artist and creative director whose work pulls from Sikh heritage, cultural identity in art, and the d...
Feb 26, 2026•2 hr
This episode we bring on a good friend, Matt, who has always been a very big Kanye West fan, but in recent years has found it hard to separate his art from his actions outside of music. We go over all the most notable controversial moments, aka "crash outs" in Kanye West's career, and discuss our thoughts on them. We recorded this just days before he issued his latest public apology through Wall Street Journal. That said, if it had come out before we recorded, it would be hard to say our opinion...
Jan 31, 2026•1 hr 47 min
In this episode, we chatted with Raj, also known as Sikhadelic Healing, shares his experience with his path to spirituality. He brings a perspective that is unique, yet seems to make a lot of sense when you think about why Sikhism began. What are your thoughts on the subject? Follow Sikhadelics on Instagram: @sikhadelic.healing More details: We sat down with Raj, known as Sikhadelics on social media, to talk about his views on Sikhism, Sikhi, and how psychedelics have played a role in his spirit...
Jan 15, 2026•1 hr 19 min
We flew to Ontario to meet Steve Allgood, the 2nd patient in Canadian history to receive psychedelic assisted therapy through the health care system. We can't even begin to imagine being diagnosed with cancer just days before your wedding, and not just any cancer, one that almost nobody survives. Steve has come a long way since then, defying all odds and still alive today to share his story, with his beautiful wife and two kids. If you are moved by his story - WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR MP: https://...
Jan 09, 2026•1 hr 30 min
Well, is this whole Jasleen / Akaash Singh situation just for clout? Is it because Jasleen is not a good person/wife? We give our thoughts on the whole situation. We're breaking down the Akaash Singh and Jasleen Singh drama that's been all over the internet. This whole situation with Andrew Schulz's co-host has people talking about relationship drama, toxic relationship dynamics, and whether this is all just a publicity stunt or something deeper. Jasleen's viral TikTok about her college roster, ...
Dec 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Jacquille Kambo, the man behind several films and many more to come, joins us this episode where we talk about how we have known each other over the years, and the impact we both had on each other without knowing it at the time. We talk about his experience being in the industry, what inspires his creativity, and how he’s learned to take care of his mental health. This was a great open and honest chat and we hope you enjoy the listen!! More details: We sit down with Jacquille Kambo, a Vancouver-...
Dec 06, 2025•2 hr 3 min
We went out for a 2nd day after the last one to do some street interviews back in September and asked people about what they really liked about Vancouver, conspiracy theories they actually believe in, and even some more serious questions around mental health. We got some interesting answers this time. Every person is unique and that's what we love about Vancouver. What are your thoughts on people's answers? What should we ask next time? More Details: Back with day 2 of our street interviews, hit...
Nov 26, 2025•39 min
We went out for our 2nd time ever to do street interviews back in August and asked people about what they really liked about Vancouver, conspiracy theories they actually believe in, and even some more serious questions around mental health. We got some great answers. Every person is unique and that's what we love about Vancouver. What are your thoughts on people's answers? What should we ask next time? More details: We hit the streets of Vancouver to get real takes from real people. After doing ...
Nov 07, 2025•1 hr 28 min
This episode discusses alcoholism and mental health struggles. We share this story with deep respect and love for someone who impacted many lives positively, while also being honest about the challenges he faced. Our goal is to reduce stigma and help others recognize when someone needs help. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP: Please know you are not alone. Resources are available, confidential, and free.- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (US/Canada).- Vaapsi (vaapsi.org) Mindy and Inten...
Oct 16, 2025•2 hr 17 min
I had never really looked into sound baths before, let alone plan to attend one in person. Although David Hickey of @crystaljourneyman doesn't like to call them sound baths, they are definitely not your average concert. The gongs and crystal bowls make specific frequencies of sound and in my personal experience, there is some sort of therapeutic effect. In our previous episode with Dr. Valorie Masuda, she shares that they do in fact use sound baths as a form of therapy. David has given a lot to ...
Aug 27, 2025•1 hr 34 min
In loving memory of Thomas Hartle, who left us one year ago today, on August 13th. When I first spoke with Dr. Valorie Masuda in 2022, I had this conversation with Thomas not long after. After releasing our recent podcasts from the (first) doctor's perspective of psilocybin assisted therapy for end of life distress, it's only right we share the first patient's experience. Thomas was so open and vulnerable that it's hard to not feel emotions listening to him share his story. His legacy lives on a...
Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 55 min
This is part 2 of our chat with Dr. Valorie Masuda who shares more details on how our current healthcare system in Canada works, and how it's not supporting "health" but rather supporting pharmaceutical companies. Some of this information was quite surprising to us, including how she quit chemotherapy practice because of her own ethical dilemma. Not many patients are given a choice about living their last days how they want, but rather often recommended by doctors to make regular hospital visits...
Aug 08, 2025•1 hr 4 min
This episode is the most important one we've released thus far. It's been one we've had in mind before we even started Limelight. Mental health is the most important issue we're facing in the first world and there are many people suffering and coping in different ways. In the Vancouver area, yes we have an opioid crisis but really, it's a mental health crisis at its core. Psychedelic compounds such as Psilocybin have the ability to heal one's mental illnesses and not with daily doses, even with ...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 21 min
This is part 2 of our conversation with my cousin sister, Taran Bhela, a make up artist in the Greater Toronto Area, known as @beautybybhela. Getting popular online comes up with many positives; it's why so many people get into it, however not many people talk about the other side of it where it can be dark and creepy. Taran isn't a celebrity by any means, however, she's had some interesting experiences, particularly a man who followed her home one day. This was of course shocking and tough to d...
Jun 27, 2025•55 min
Let's set the record straight, my sister is not dating Sukha. This is a fun episode with my cousin sister who's blown up social media. She was in a couple reels with Sukha, the Punjabi singer, and right away everyone thought they were dating. Not just random people, even our own family. Sukha's a great artist and I'm proud of how he's growing as a great artist and Preeti ( @Beautybybhela ) for collobarating with him. In part 1 (of 2) we talk about her journey as she started making social media...
Jun 18, 2025•54 min
In this episode we go over what some will call a big upset for the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC), and an incredible come back win for the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC). We are not a political podcast and we are sharing our own real life perspective, outside of just the internet, of why the results ended up the way they did. The three of us have our own perspectives that shape who we voted for, and the truth is, we have policies from all major parties that we agree and disagree with. At the ...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 19 min
In this episode we bring on a very talented guest, Jugpreet (Juggy) Bajwa, who's been on reality shows, won awards, sang anthems at NHL games for the Vancouver Canucks, and has also released music of his own. There's a lot we can learn about our senses and how we perceive the world. Us being able-bodied, we take for granted a lot of the time that we have all our senses and abilities, however, as Juggy shares with us, often we forget to really feel what's happening around us. Juggy shared how he ...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 51 min
This episode was definitely the most difficult one I've ever had to edit. So difficult in fact, that this was filmed over a year ago and I avoided rewatching it until now. Tamara O'Brien is an incredible human and I'm so glad I had the privilege of getting to know her, and so grateful for the impact she had on my life, and so many others. There is only one other person I have ever met that matched Tamara's spirit - and that's Mindy. We were chatting about it in one of our earlier (unreleased) ep...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Influencers are out of control. The desire to go viral far exceeds the need to be moral with content. People will say anything to go viral these days. We react to some of the lowest IQ podcast moments, but before we do, we also go over how some influencers have actually provided value for us growing up. There’s a lot of good content to learn from online, it’s sadly just hidden because it usually doesn’t go viral. Deciphering what’s good content and bad is really up to you as the person consuming...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min
For the past two years I've been training my Jack Russell Terrier to be a professional athlete, competing on a NAFA Flyball team called the "Flying Squad." When I tell people my dog is an athlete, majority of people are surprised, but then assume it's agility (like SuperDogs at PNE and other fairs across North America). When I mention it's Flyball, people usually give a confused stare. So in this episode I answer all the basic questions about flyball, share how it all started when I was first th...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 22 min
*Friendly Notice* This episode contains open discussions about: - Emotional wellbeing challenges - Personal struggles and difficult experiences - Family dynamics and relationships - Healing from past experiences - Challenging life situations Your wellbeing matters: If you find any topics uncomfortable, feel free to pause or skip ahead. Consider watching with someone supportive or returning when you feel ready. Helpful Information:The conversations shared are general discussions, not professional...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 45 min
There's a lot of talk these days about Canada being the 51st state. Us, along with majority of Canadians are against it, people are only really looking at it from the surface level without thinking about the many changes that would occur for both countries. The U.S. may think that Canada is making their country less safe, but the data shows otherwise when it comes to the risks Canadians would face if we became the 51st state. More details: In this episode, we explore the question: What would hap...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 14 min
This episode was filmed early January 2025 while the fires were still burning. Our hearts go out to anyone that was effected by the fires. We aren't seeing a lot of talk about the actions that were taken prior to this tragedy, and lack thereof. People are quick to jump to conclusions and we aren't saying we know all the facts. Also - do you think that Mindy is on to something about "LA Lakers" being named after the long forgotten lake?... More details: In this episode, we go over the devastating...
Mar 15, 2025•23 min
Growing up with ADHD has been a wild ride. Especially for Mindy. We share our personal stories of growing up with ADHD, handling it in adulthood, and what it was like trying Vyvanse and Adderall. We learned some interesting details around how having ADHD can get you into a lot of trouble if you don't get diagnosed. In Mindy's case, his life could have been completely different he had been diagnosed and medicated at a younger age. We share the case studies in which those that were medicated were ...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 29 min
In this short episode we discuss how Mindy went from a life of crime, to spending time in prison, to now working with RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) to educate youth about how living the so-called "gangster" life is not what it's made out to be. We've started a new anonymous form for private questions: www.limelightpod.com https://www.instagram.com/limelightpod https://twitter.com/limelightpodx https://www.tiktok.com/@limelightpodIn More details below: Ex-gang member Mindy Bhander recounts...
Feb 22, 2025•27 min
*We've started a new anonymous form for anyone for any questions you may want to ask privately* Anonymous Form: www.limelightpod.com Canada has changed a lot this decade, but so has the population. We bring back Mindy, who had to take a 1 year hiatus away from the podcast but is back for good this time. Look, we may all be born in Canada but our families immigrated here. Immigration is not only good for the country but necessary, however it needs to be done right. There are a lot of issues with ...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 8 min
