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New & Improved - The Podcast

Just your regular vanilla, run of the mill, long-form interview podcast. Born out of Canada's greatest city, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This should be your last resort after you've exhausted everything on the Internet.
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Episodes

2023 Year in Review

A month late, as usual. Really trying my best to alienate any remaining listeners. This episode features my two college pals, Scott Mildenberger (the gentle giant) and his first year roommate, Andrew Lockwood (the human form of Chat GPT). This episode brought to you by Crystal Light™.

Jan 26, 20241 hr 33 min

2022 in Review

The much anticipated, 2 months late, 2022 Year in Review episode. With special guests Andrew Lockwood and Jordan Wapass. Please do not listen to this. Do not subscribe. Don't smash the like button. This is pointless overflow content meant for extremely long car rides or at the end of the day when you have tapped the internet completely dry of material.

Feb 13, 20231 hr 41 minEp. 47

2021 Year in Review

By request of his family, Andrew and I look back on 2021 and discuss the biggest and not so biggest stories of the year.

Jan 20, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 46

2020 Pandemic-less year in review

What stories would have shaped 2020 had we not been drowned in pandemic news coverage? Andrew Lockwood answers the real questions.

Jun 21, 20211 hr 23 minEp. 45

Bon Jovi vs Aerosmith w/ Jen Korney

Tackling the topics that matter, Jen Korney and Albert discuss who was the bigger band, Aerosmith or Bon Jovi.

Apr 19, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 44

Bouncy Castles and ballot boxes

After several months off due to laziness, N&I is back with SaskParty Candidate and ex-linebacker, Rylund Hunter. Find out why a budding law career, owning a business and being on every non-profit board is simply not 'doing enough'.

Oct 19, 20201 hrEp. 43

Inside the cult, with Terry and Victory (Part One)

In the early 2000s, Terry attended his first meetup of what he thought was a local worship group. Soon after, he would introduce his teenaged sister in law, Victory. Little did they know this would lead to a tumultuous 14-year relationship with what they now refer to as a cult. This is part one of their story. (music: purple-planet.com )

Mar 03, 20201 hr 18 minEp. 41

Ground Control to Major Doug

Ever wondered what it takes to be an astronaut? Doug Campbell is serious about his quest to become Canada's next space traveller, and shares his journey towards doing a real moon walk.

Nov 27, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 36

Goodbye old friend w/ Devon Rumpel

Devon wants to quit drinking. Like many casuals to moderates, it's not a problem for Devon, yet he believes it has been restricting his potential. Devon opens up about the difficulty of a sober journey, the philosophy of Stoicism and his love for film.

Nov 11, 20191 hr 21 minEp. 35

The best money can buy w/ James Frost

Luxury outfitter, James Frost, talks about retro Apple Computers and reconnecting people with the soundtrack of their lives.

Oct 04, 20191 hr 13 minEp. 32

CBC to Sherbrook, w/ Eric Anderson

Fellow podcast host and Speedy Creek alum, Eric Anderson, comes on for a fast-paced interview that covers high school popularity, giving up his teaching career, and the role of journalism in politics. Find his podcast, YXE Underground, on all major platforms.

Sep 18, 20191 hr 23 minEp. 31

Work hard play hard w/ Greg Yuel

The ageless wonder, Greg Yuel, CEO of PIC Investment Group, discusses life, business and why it’s ok to lose your temper once a year.

Aug 19, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 29

Not your average chicken ball w/ Andy Yuen

You can take the boy out of the restaurant, but you'll never take the restaurant out of Andy Yuen. Find out the backstory of one of Saskatchewan's favourite hot spots, The Odd Couple, and what made Andy come full circle.

Aug 01, 20191 hr 42 minEp. 28

Boujee street life w/ Keith Bowering (Part 1)

Homeless? Check. Addicted? Check. Prison? Check. 180 turnaround? Check. Welcome to part one of the not-so-secret life of the man simply known as “Lurch”.

Jun 27, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 26

"How to be" w/ Crystal McLeod

Which hand holds the fork? Tines up or down? Can you eat soup with your bare hands? Event planner and etiquette coach, Crystal McLeod from RSVP Event Design, comes on and answers all of life's finger-burning questions.

Jun 14, 20191 hr 22 minEp. 25

Don't call it retirement w/ Betty Ann Heggie

Former corporate exec and author of Gender Physics, Betty Ann Heggie, looks back at her career and talks about her passion for independent film.

May 21, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 23

Never on time w/ Jordan Wapass

Long time listener, first time guest, Jordan Wapass, talks about his journey from growing up on Saskatoon’s West side to leading one of Canada’s largest First Nations Communities.

May 10, 20191 hr 12 minEp. 22

The best is yet to come w/ Kurt Dahl

Lawyer/Drummer, Kurt Dahl (One Bad Son), steps into the booth (aka my living room) for a chat about life on both sides of the spotlight.

May 06, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 21

Trying to stay Awake! w/ Deidre Larmour

Last year, I found out that my long-time co-worker, Deidre, grew up Jehovah's Witness. Naturally, I had to know everything. This is our conversation.

Apr 22, 20191 hr 8 minEp. 19
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