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The Pal‘s Podcast

Welcome to The Pal’s Podcast. Hosted by Ricky Liorti and Dani Galarneau with new episodes released every Tuesday.
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Episodes

The Pal’s talk to Andreas Rizek

Andreas Rizek is a Senior Director of A&R for Ultra Records & Ultra Music Publishing looking after some of the best producers & songwriters in the world like Nick Henriques, Bijan Amir, Zaytoven, Maaly Raw, Clinton Kane, Wheezy & more! Over the last 3.5 years at Ultra I've been a part of records that have grossed over 3 billion streams and multiple #1 albums. He loves all styles of music!! @andreasrizek ——— Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourp...

Mar 25, 20211 hr 36 minEp. 108

The Pal's talk to Derek Piquette

Derek is a dancer, director, choreographer and teacher from Chicopee, MA who now resides in Toronto, Canada. He has performed with Cirque Du Soliel, So You Think You Can Dance, World Of Dance, as well as TV Series including Schmigadoon and Julie and the Phantoms. @derekpiquette ——— Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com ——— Shoutout to our sponsors @cottagesprings! Cottage Springs is Canadian based vodka beverage company. All b...

Mar 22, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 107

The Pal’s talk to Michael Wekerle

Michael Wekerle is often referred to as a rock star in the world of Canadian finance, known for his shrewd value spotting in the fields of tech, biotech and media. He spent his early days as a Vice President of First Marathon Securities for over 10 years, following this tenure Michael was co-founder of GMP Securities and managing partner. As the founder and Chairman of the merchant bank Difference Capital Financial Inc., he oversaw a fund that includes such successful growth companies as Hootsui...

Mar 18, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 106

Sidewalk Hustle (Tristan Banning & Hawley Dunbar)

Sidewalk Hustle was launched in 2007, at first as a weekly podcast morphing into a daily blog in 2008 saturated with local music coverage, fashion news, and culture. Today, Sidewalk Hustle navigates through the masses of music, fashion, art, design, and lifestyle, hand picking the very best culturally relevant content. Sidewalk Hustle’s daily news blurs the lines between music and fashion, highlighted by original fashion editorials, monthly mixtapes, show reviews, and feature interviews on Hustl...

Mar 15, 20212 hr 4 minEp. 105

Dr. Vishaal Gupta

Vishaal Gupta is currently completing his fellowship at McGill University and his Master at Harvard University. An avid traveller, die hard Raptors fan, and one of our good pals. —— @vishaaaaaaaaaal —— Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com —— Shoutout to our sponsor Cast! The objective assembly of public opinion. Visit www.joincast.co for more information, or @createyourcast on socials. Shoutout to our sponsor RFP Design! RFP ...

Mar 12, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 104

The Pal’s talk to Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist Patrick Chan.

Patrick Chan is considered one of the best men’s figure skater of all-time. His incredible combination of athleticism, technical skills, and artistry are hard to match. Patrick is an Olympic gold medalist, two-time Olympic Silver medalist, ten-time National Champion, and three-time World Champion. Patrick capped off his illustrious career with a new Canadian record of 10-National titles, and a gold medal for Canada in the Team Event at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. @pchan31 ——— Follow us...

Mar 08, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 103

The Pal’s talk to Marissa Papaconstantinou about the power of the Paralympics, Nike, and Feta Cheese

Marissa is a Canadian Paralympic Athlete. She made an impressive international debut at age 16 as she finished seventh in the 200m and eighth in the 100m at the 2015 IPC World Championships. Born without her right foot, she’s always participated in sport and enjoys soccer and basketball along with her para-athletics career. Papacontanstinou took up para-athletics at age 11 at the Phoenix Track Club in Scarborough, Ont., and soon after was fitted with her first running blade. She is also the firs...

Mar 05, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 102

Johnny Orlando

John Vincent Orlando (born January 24, 2003) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, vlogger and voice artist. Orlando first received attention on social media by posting covers of pop songs by artists such as Austin Mahone , Taylor Swift , Rihanna , Justin Bieber , and Shawn Mendes to his YouTube channel In 2019, Orlando was nominated for the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year . He has also won an MTV Europe Music Award for Best Canadian Act twice, in 2019 and 2020. —— Follow Johnny: @John...

Feb 28, 20211 hr 39 minEp. 101

The Pal's & DB talk CAST #EPISODE100

Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com —— Shoutout to our sponsors @cottagesprings! Cottage Springs is Canadian based vodka beverage company. All beverages are gluten / sugar free and have 100 calories. Grab some at your local @lcbo. Cottage Springs’ Vodka Water is the first Vodka Water cooler in Canada! 0 sugar, 0 carbs, 100% Canadian. Coming in two flavours, Raspberry Lime and Strawberry Kiwi, the Cottage Springs Vodka Waters...

Feb 18, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 100

The Pal’s talk to Tyler McGregor about The Paralympic Games, sledge hockey, and Terry Fox Charity Initiative.

Tyler, like many Canadian boys grew up with dreams of one day playing in the National Hockey League. At age 15, Tyler was already playing AAA hockey, the highest level in able-bodied hockey for his age. However, following a leg injury in a hockey tournament, it was discovered and diagnosed that Tyler had spindle cell sarcoma. As a result, Tyler's left leg would have to be amputated to save his life. Rather than let this setback his life, Tyler began playing Sledge Hockey the next year, quickly e...

Feb 12, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 99

The Pal’s talk to Josh Adamson about moving to Canada with $800, not failing, and POWER in movement!

Josh Adamson (@aussie_fit) is the owner of @liftcorktown, founder of @movecoalition, and a @niketraining Master Trainer. —— Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com —— Shoutout to our sponsors @cottagesprings! Cottage Springs is Canadian based vodka beverage company. All beverages are gluten / sugar free and have 100 calories. Grab some at your local @lcbo. Cottage Springs’ Vodka Water is the first Vodka Water cooler in Canada! 0...

Feb 08, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 98

The Pal’s talk to Skylar Park about Tokyo 2021, 16 black belts, and fighting with family!

Skylar has been a member of the Canadian National Taekwondo Team since 2013 as a Senior, Junior and Cadet athlete. She started Taekwondo as soon as she could walk and is just one of 16 black belts in her family. In 2016, she made her first big appearance on the world stage in Burnaby, BC where she won the Junior World Championships on home soil. Since then she has made a name for herself in the senior’s division, medaling at some of the biggest events in the world, including her bronze medal at ...

Feb 05, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 97

The Pal’s talk to Anthony Sorella and Ernesto Gaita about being genuine, censorship, and Cast.

Anthony Sorella and Ernesto Gaita are the founder of Neighbourhood Creative Co. a full service creative marketing agency based out of Toronto, Canada. Follow them @neighbourhoodcreative.co @anthonysorella @ernestogaita —— Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com —— Shoutout to our sponsors @cottagesprings! Cottage Springs is Canadian based vodka beverage company. All beverages are gluten / sugar free and have 100 calories. Grab s...

Feb 01, 20211 hr 39 minEp. 96

Your Pal Rick talks about how to start a podcast!

Ricky Liorti kicks off The Pal's solo series with a How To Episode! @yourpalrick Shoutout to our sponsors @cottagesprings! Cottage Springs is Canadian based vodka beverage company. All beverages are gluten / sugar free and have 100 calories. Grab some at your local @lcbo. Cottage Springs’ Vodka Water is the first Vodka Water cooler in Canada! 0 sugar, 0 carbs, 100% Canadian. Coming in two flavours, Raspberry Lime and Strawberry Kiwi, the Cottage Springs Vodka Waters pack the delicious flavour yo...

Jan 30, 202119 minEp. 95

The Pal’s talk to James Blackburn about COVID 19 Testing, A year of lockdown, and The Super Bowl.

James Blackburn is a lawyer and entrepreneur from Halifax, Canada, who now resides in Toronto, Canada. He has founded several ventures, most recently partnered with a physician and nurse to start HCP Diagnostics: mobile private Covid-19 testing service —— Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com —— Shoutout to our Sponsor Sacks Food Co! Are you hungry? Are you feeling like having a healthy dinner, or a tasty easy snack? Check out...

Jan 29, 20211 hr 43 minEp. 94

The Pal’s talk to Famba about new music, how he decided to make music, EDM Shows, and Star Wars.

After bursting onto the scene in 2016, Famba (Ryan Pettipas) graduated from the local music scene in his hometown Halifax, NS to become one of the country’s biggest electronic artists. He has quickly earned a reputation for his heartfelt songs and laudable production talents via his major label original releases and widespread remixes which have collectively garnered tens of millions of streams across multiple platforms. His first two major label releases, “Wish You Well (feat. Trove)” and “Swea...

Jan 25, 20211 hr 31 minEp. 93

The Pal’s talk to Master Chef Rang about Love, Life, and Bar Fights!

Master Chef Rang is a world famous chef from Toronto, Canada. He established his name in the Canadian Culinary Industry, and has been seen on shows such as Dead Set On Life and It's Supper Time: Cooking TV Show with Matty Matheson. @chefrang —— Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com —— Shoutout to our sponsor Cast, the objective assembly of public opinion. Visit www.createyourcast.com for more information, or @createyourcast on...

Jan 21, 20211 hr 32 minEp. 92

The Pal’s talk Social Media, Big Tech, and Cancel Culture.

George and Ricky dive into some of the news and events surrounding social media and the media landscape as a whole. —— Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com —— Shoutout to our sponsors @cottagesprings. Cottage Springs is Canadian based vodka beverage company. All beverages are gluten / sugar free and have 100 calories. Grab some at your local @lcbo. Cottage Springs’ Vodka Water is the first Vodka Water cooler in Canada! 0 suga...

Jan 17, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 91

The Pal’s talk to Candice “The Edgy Veg” Hutchings about making a vegan turkey, her first cookbook, and leading with a fork.

Author of the cookbook, ”138 Carnivore-Approved Vegan Recipes”, Candice Hutchings delivers vegan recipes with attitude and comedy. Edgy by nature, both her popular YouTube channel, and Instagram pages have disrupted the vegan community with her candid and humorous take on activism not only for animals and food built differently, but also mental health, the environment, and female empowerment. @edgyveg —— Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspo...

Jan 14, 20211 hr 36 minEp. 90

The Pal’s talk to Elias Theodorou aka The Mane Event about MMA and Cannabis.

Elias Theodorou aka The Mane Event, is an MMA fighter and the 1st sanctioned medical cannabis athlete in sports. @eliastheodorou —— Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com —— Shoutout to our sponsor Cast, the objective assembly of public opinion. Visit www.createyourcast.com for more information, or @createyourcast on socials. —— Music by @loudluxury...

Jan 10, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 89

The Pal’s talk to Mike Shoreman aka The Unbalanced Paddleboarder.

Mike Shoreman is a former professional Stand Up Paddle Boarding Coach, until in 2018 a neurological condition forced him to retire from the sport. Mike made the transition to consulting and speaking where he shares his remarkable story and the life lessons learned along the way. Mike is an ambassador for several non-profit organizations and a mental health advocate who fights to break stigmas. He is the winner of the 2020 SUP MAN of the Year Award and the International People's Choice Paddleboar...

Jan 08, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 88

The Pal's talk 2021!

Welcome to Year 2 of The Pal’s Podcast. Let’s frickin’ GO! —— Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com —— Shoutout to our sponsors @cottagesprings. Cottage Springs is Canadian based vodka beverage company. All beverages are gluten/sugar free and have less than 100 calories. Grab some at your local @lcbo! Shoutout to our sponsor Cast, the objective assembly of public opinion. Visit www.createyourcast.com for more information, or @...

Jan 03, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 87

The Pal’s talk to Adonis Hamadi about collecting cards, RARE BREAKS, bad golfers, and Athletics!.

Adonis Hamadi is an entrepreneur, card collector, and all around great guy from Toronto, Canada. ----- Follow: @don_hammond ----- Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com ----- Shoutout to KIND Magazine, the fastest growing print and digital lifestyle magazine in North America! Pick up the December issue, featuring Matty Matheson and The Pal’s, at your local dispensary or online. Shoutout to our sponsor Cast, the objective assemb...

Dec 28, 20202 hr 21 minEp. 86

The Pal’s talk Ryan Shepherd about the Hello Sunday Christmas Special.

Known for his popular tracks like Hello Sunday and Fill Me In and unforgettable live sets, Toronto based Producer/DJ Ryan Shepherd continues to prove himself as one of the top up and coming electronic music artists. ----- Follow: @ryanshepherd ----- Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com ----- Shoutout to KIND Magazine, the fastest growing print and digital lifestyle magazine in North America! Pick up the December issue, featur...

Dec 21, 20201 hr 48 minEp. 85

The Pal’s talk Sako Dekirmendjian about Miami, his Bahamas Wedding, his career in hostility, and trading cards.

Sako Dekirmendjian is an Entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada. He is a partner of John Doe Group, which own several well known establishments and venue throughout Toronto. ----- Follow: @sako_d ----- Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com ----- Shoutout to KIND Magazine, the fastest growing print and digital lifestyle magazine in North America! Pick up the December issue, featuring Matty Matheson and The Pal’s, at your local dispe...

Dec 17, 20202 hr 1 minEp. 84

The Pal’s talk to Cat Williams about working in media, producing shows, and celebrity encounters.

Cat Williams holds an Honors Specialization in Media, Information & Technoculture from Western University. As an avid film and fashion connoisseur, she was drawn to the entertainment television industry, where she has spent the last five years working as a Digital Producer and Instagram Lead with Entertainment Tonight Canada in Toronto. When she is not writing breaking news pieces or stepping onto her next red carpet to interview major stars, Cat is carefully crafting her personal style as a...

Dec 14, 20201 hr 42 minEp. 83

The Pal’s talk to Liam Fraser about TFC, MLS, Team Canada, and Supporting Toronto.

Liam Fraser Liam was first signed to the Toronto FC as a 19 year old HomeGrown Player. A former dual sport athlete (hockey), Liam brings a grit in addition to his skill, much needed in today's game. On the international level, Liam finds himself already a key member of the Canada Senior Men's Team, logging heavy minutes in crucial qualification matches. Liam will look to lead Canada in both World Cup, and the Olympic Qualifiers. Much love to Join Imagination for connecting Liam with The Pal’s! -...

Dec 11, 20201 hr 28 minEp. 82

The Pal's talk to Carlin Domi about PR, Ponies, MIT, NYC, and DOMI CO.

Carlin Domi is a female entrepreneur, changing the ways things are done in the PR world. Coming from high-end boutique PR agencies in NYC and Toronto, Carlin saw a gap in the market that brands desired – which is a constant adaptation, non-traditional methods and media outlets, and strategic marketing techniques that infiltrate the market. Having a wide array of expertise from fashion to beverage alcohol, her results-driven approach ensures that brands stand out amongst the clutter and achieve t...

Dec 07, 20201 hr 52 minEp. 81

The Pal’s talk to Mark Halkias about community, crazy hot peppers, and scotch club.

Mark Halkias is a Real Estate Professional from Toronto, Canada. ----- Follow: @mark.theguy ----- Follow us at: http://thepalspod.com/ // @thepalspodcast @boutsalis @yourpalrick // thepalspodcast@gmail.com ----- Shoutout to KIND Magazine, the fastest growing print and digital lifestyle magazine in North America! Pick up the December issue, featuring Matty Matheson and The Pal’s, at your local dispensary or online. Shoutout to Tight Knit Clothing. Tight Knit Clothing is about friends, family and ...

Dec 04, 20201 hr 44 minEp. 80

The Pal’s talk to Nicole Crimi about Patty and The Pandemic.

Nicole is a medical student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. She passionate about utilizing the intersection of art and medicine in order to make positive changes in the world. She is always looking for new opportunities for personal and professional growth, and encourage’s you to reach out if you would like to collaborate or learn more about her work! You can purchase Patty and The Pandemic at https://pattyandthepandemic.org/ ----- Follow: @nicolecrimi ----- Follow us at: http://the...

Nov 30, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 79
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