Best Matt D Elia Podcasts (2025)

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Matt Thomson - Love trust and admiration - How to raise our kids and foster good company culture 1:21:37

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This week we sit down with Matt Thomson - Recent TEDx Halifax speaker, entrepreneur, and children’s book author—to unpack what it really takes to “lead courageously toward love” in work, relationships, and community. Matt traces his shift from hustle culture and people-pleasing to a values-first life where courage means action from the heart and co…

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Jon Mann: From Borrowing A Stephen King Story for a Dollar to Academy Recognition 1:25:24

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A one-dollar licence changed a career. We sit with filmmaker John Mann to trace how Stephen King’s Dollar Baby program led to Popsy, a nine-minute moral sledgehammer that cut backstory, ditched empathy, and focused on pure dread. John lifts the curtain on the odd rules of Dollar Babies, the surreal “mail a dollar” contract, and why strict screening…

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Chef George Elias - Award Winning Chef Shares His Culinary Path 1:01:41

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With two pints of Garrison Red and a milky looking glass of Arak, we cheers (or Bisehtak) to Chef George Elias of Au Liban Lebanese Restaurant. We dig into the textures of Lebanese cuisine—silky hummus, smoky baba ganoush, roasted pepper muhammara, crisp cheese rolls, and a honey-kissed feta fusion roll—while unpacking how a great spread (mezza) in…

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Laura Flemming - Marketing Pro Turned 'Vibe Doctor,' Halifax Events 1:23:02

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Pull up a chair at the Oxford Taproom and meet Laura Fleming—marketing and events coordinator at Garrison and the creative force behind You Found Flora. We trade festival stories, and unpack how a great night out is actually built: clear incentives, sharp programming, and moments designed to live on your camera roll. Laura takes us from the chaos o…

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Joe D'Annunzio - From Cold Calling to Leading a National Brokerage 59:23

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Joe is a national brokerage president whose early days cold calling in the White pages may have proven to be the perfect guide to show how insurance really works today—human first, tech-enabled, and built for the moments you hope never happen. Joe joins us to share the arc from answering a newspaper ad to leading Brokerlink’s 5,000 + person team, w…

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Jennie Bovard: Pretty Blind & Pretty Genuine 1:00:47

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The funniest stories aren’t the ones built on clichés—they’re the ordinary slip-ups we all share. Think: hopping into the wrong car, or reaching for the bus pole and accidentally grabbing someone’s hand. That’s exactly the kind of humour Jenny Bovard has built into her work. As lead and associate producer of Pretty Blind—a sharp, scripted Canadian …

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Jeff Douglas - How an ‘I Am Canadian,’ Beer Commercial Brought A Nation Together, Twice! 1:14:42

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What happens when a single commercial catapults you into becoming a national symbol? Jeff Douglas, the face behind Molson's iconic "I Am Canadian" rant, sits down with us to explore his remarkable journey from reluctant beer spokesman to respected CBC broadcaster. Douglas takes us behind the scenes of the legendary commercial that changed his life,…

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Leah Parsons - When Systems Fail Our Children - Remembering Rehtaeh Parsons 46:31

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Twelve years after the tragic death of Rehtaeh Parsons, her mother Leah joins The Afternoon Pint for a conversation about trauma, institutional failure, and finding purpose after unimaginable loss. Leah paints a vivid portrait of Rehtaeh—a compassionate teenager with dreams of becoming a marine biologist, whose life spiraled downward after a sexual…

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Rudi Brooks - Spice, Family & Fire: The Rudi’s Hot Sauce Journey 🌶️🔥 49:29

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Rudi of Rudi's Hot Sauce shares his family's journey from the Bahamas to becoming Nova Scotia's top hot sauce specialist, revealing how his father's transformative experience with wild peppers led to a multi-generational passion for crafting complex, flavour hot sauces. We talk about hot sauces, family ran businesses and whatever else comes to us, …

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Jonathan Torrens - We unearthed things... Creative Evolution, Trailer Park Boys, Mr. D, and truly Canadian Entertainment 1:19:01

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We were thrilled to finally have Jonathan Torrens sit down with us for a candid conversation about his remarkable 30-year journey through Canadian entertainment and the industry that keeps him more fulfilled than ever. From his unexpected start as a teenage host on Street Cents, to iconic roles on Trailer Park Boys, Mr. D, Letterkenny, Shoresy, the…

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Dalene Allen - From Fisherman Sweaters to Network Endeavours 1:01:46

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Growing up as the oldest of seven daughters in rural Nova Scotia, Dalene Allen learned entrepreneurship at her mother's handcraft shop, "The Killick." This early exposure to business relationships became the foundation for her remarkable career through retail merchandising, executive positions, and eventually leading Business Network International …

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Serena Haines - Is communication the new foreplay? 1:08:23

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This week, sex educator and intimacy coach Serena Haines joins us for a pint and shares her journey in becoming a certified sexologist, breaking down misconceptions about pleasure, anatomy, and communication in relationships. We found this to be a fun and informative discussion around healthy relationships for both new partners and long term partne…

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Stephen Adams - Sharks, Stadiums, and Building Upward - Life Beyond City Hall 1:17:53

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Stephen Adams, represented Spryfield and surrounding communities for 29 years on Halifax City Council. In this episode Adams opens up about the realities of political life and his transition to advocating for smarter development solutions. Adams shares powerful stories about defending Spryfield's reputation against media bias, confronting critics w…

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Rick Currier - Leaving Corporate Success for Entrepreneurial Dreams 1:07:44

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What drives someone to walk away from a successful corporate career to pursue an entrepreneurial dream? Rick takes us on his compelling journey from SVP of Sales to becoming CEO of Partner Vista—a decision that meant leaving behind financial security, benefits, and comfort for the unknown. Rick shares how Hurricane Katrina disrupted his senior year…

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Jacqueline and Wendy: Survivors of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence are now ‘Thriving Twogether.' 1:19:06

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Jacqueline's story will leave you speechless – trafficked for 11 years starting at age 11, explains how children in foster care become vulnerable to exploitation not primarily through drugs, but through their need for love and attention. Her journey from victim to advocate reveals both the horrors of human trafficking and the remarkable resilience …

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Don Mills and David Campbell say embrace a bolder ambition for Atlantic Canada. 1:09:31

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What if Atlantic Canada could harness wind resources equivalent to Alberta's oil wealth or Quebec's hydroelectric power? Don Mills a career entrepreneur and social engineer and David Campbell, seasoned economic development expert with decades of regional insights, join us to challenge our thinking about Atlantic Canada's economic future. The duo's …

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Mike and Kristen Make It - The Truths Behind Creative Survival 1:34:48

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Mike Ryan (Singer Songwriter for the Town Heroes) and Kristen Herrington, (owner of Togetherland Art Gallery) are an inspiring artistic couple who share insights on navigating the evolving media landscape while staying true to their artistic vision. Their recently rebranded podcast called MAKE IT is out now, and already is features prominent artist…

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Tonya Steinborn - Escaping a Doomsday Cult to Figure Yourself Out 54:36

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What happens when your entire worldview is built on fear? When every decision about what to wear, what to listen to, and even how to pray is dictated by others? Tonya knows this reality intimately, having grown up in a doomsday cult in Southern Alberta that prepared its members for an apocalypse that never came. From the tender age of five, she was…

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Bryn Pottie - Stealing a ship in the 1920’s was good clean fun 1:11:23

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Author Bryn Pottie joins us At Jungle Jims Eatery for a few pints of Blue Moon as we dive into his new book titled, 'The Great Lunenburglary' - A hilariously silly and hearfelt novel for casual readers about two teenage kids in the 1920s who steal the famed Bluenose. We learn a ton about Bryn, from how he toured for nearly eight years with parody c…

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Michelle Niemeyer - Your Schedule Is merely a Quantum Physics Experiment 1:26:48

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Michelle Niemeyer is a Time Management Expert, Keynote Speaker and Productivity Consultant. She came on our show earlier this year to talk about maybe the most precious resource in our day to day lives, time itself. Michelle shares her time management philosophy called "The Art of Bending Time," which helps people connect the dots between different…

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Brad Farquhar - The Internet Revolution is Purple and Moo’s 56:58

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Brad Farquhar didn't follow the path that most would when he moved into his Halifax apartment and found his internet costs were too high… He started his own internet company! Named after Seth Godin's influential marketing book about standing out from the crowd, Purple Cow Internet was born with a simple mission: offer reliable internet at half the …

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Ryan Keeping - Why Would You Run Across Canada? 1:01:29

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75 kilometers every day for 98 straight days across the second-largest country in the world. This week we cheers Ryan Keeping, the man who ran across Canada, from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia, captivating a nation and gathering nearly 100,000 followers along the way. Ryan's story defies conventional wisdom about athletic t…

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Kimia Nejat - Integrity is a Noble Road to Realtor Success 1:02:38

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We sit down with Kimia Nejat of Exit Realty, a longtime sponsor of our show who pops buy for a pint and shares some insights on Nova Scotia's real estate market. A lot of random tv and movie talk along the way. ALSO! Kimia announces her new non-real estate podcast "Therapy's Expensive" with her boyfriend, focusing on both lighthearted and deeper co…

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Patrick Sullivan - Retiring Chamber CEO says break the tax systems for SMB 1:14:36

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This week we had the pleasure of spending well over an hour with President and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Patrick Sullivan. He shares insights from his nine-year tenure leading 2,000 members, & representing over 90,000 employees across Nova Scotia as he prepares for retirement. We dive into Pat's unique career driven by a passion for m…

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Liz LeClair - NDAs are OK! Unless if They’re Enabling Predators 1:22:22

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This week we welcome Liz LeClair, in a fast paced and informative episode where we discuss how Canada is behind when it comes taking our role in standing up against gender based violence. A columnist, leading fundraiser and volunteer with Can't Buy My Silence, Liz explains how NDAs have become weapons that protect abusers while re-traumatizing surv…

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Jalen Philpot - CFL’s Rising Star Ready to Stampede The League 59:03

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Having a twin brother that plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with you on an opposing team is not an everyday occurrence. Jalen Philpot’s rise as the Calgary Stampeders' Swiss Army knife, from the shadow of a CFL legend father to creating his own path as a versatile offensive weapon. In this episode we get into some beverages at Station Si…

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Liberal Leader Shannon Miedema and NDP’s Lisa Robert’s - Did Pollievre Make the Conservatives stay Home? 47:57

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Liberal Candidate Shannon Miedema and NDP candidate Lisa Roberts share their visions for representing the great great city of Halifax at the federal level, answering both prepared questions and random selections from our "Bucket of Democracy." Conservative candidate Mark Boudreau was invited but unable to participate despite multiple scheduling att…

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Tukan Das: Start ups, Scaling Up, and Exciting new ventures in A.I. 1:02:45

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Tapajyoti (Tukan) Das takes us on a fascinating journey from his early days as a computer science student at Dalhousie to becoming a successful tech entrepreneur. He moved from Calcutta to Halifax over two decades ago, and was a co-founder of LeadSift—a company that could extract hundreds of attributes about individuals from their public social med…

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Cat Green & PigMonkey - Geeks vs. Nerds Reunite, How a Debate Show Built Lasting Friendships 1:03:44

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Andrew prefers the alias PigMonkey to his own name, and for good reason. Who would have thought a simple show he helped create would change the lives of people such as Cat Green, who is reviving the popular Geeks vs. Nerds s for a great cause. This episode covers, Superman, cancer survival, Klingons, autism, the history and challengers of Geeks vs.…

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Mike Jack Eats Heat - Guinness World Record Holder for Extremely Hot Pepper Consumption 1:00:54

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Mike Jack joins us on a Wing Night Wednesday at Jungle Jims in Bayers Lake to share his journey as an 18-time Guinness World Record holder and champion Carolina Reaper eater who has built a career around consuming extreme levels of spice, creating signature his own hot sauces, and competing worldwide in spicy pepper eating challenges. Check out Mik…

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Mathieu Gagnon - Sober Carpenter - How two Canadian brothers created an international non alcohol craft beer brand. 44:19

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This episode was recorded in January but its the perfect episode to listen to after a boozy St. Patricks day. This is our very first Craft Beer in Canada: Non - Alcohol Edition. Mathieu Gagnon is one of two brewing brothers who previously owned an alcoholic brewery identified a gap in the quality non-alcoholic beer market and created Sober Carpente…

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Psychic Medium Laura Warren - Mike gets a reading and Matt connects with departed loved ones. 1:19:41

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In our 100th episode of The Afternoon Pint, we welcome back experienced psychic medium Laura Warren! Laura brings us up to speed on what she's been up to, including parenting, her new book and her very own podcast called 'Circle of the Sacred Flame,' with her partner Kimberly Arsenault. This episode takes a twist when Laura performs live readings f…

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Lena Metlege Diab - Journey in Politics and hopes for the next Prime Minister of Canada (Member of Parliament for Halifax West) 1:10:59

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Lena Metlege-Diab, is a key figure in Canadian politics who has paved many roads for women in politics. This week we're at the fantastic North Brewing in Timberlea discussing her family's journey from Lebanon to Halifax and her many years experiences in political leadership. We explore her insights into the significance of community engagement, cha…

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Marci Warhaft - The Story Behind "The Good Stripper," Embracing Authenticity, and Finding Joy in Life's Unpredictable Turns 1:19:12

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Marcy Warhaft's candid exploration of her unique life story reveals complexities of trauma, vulnerability, and the quest for self-acceptance. Through her book, "The Good Stripper," she opens up about her tell all past experiences with loss, shame, and healing, providing valuable insights into embracing one's authentic self. This episode was recorde…

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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - Unpacking Grocery Costs, Quebec's Culinary Revolution, and... Texas? 1:30:28

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The Food Professor is back for a third time to talk us through economic food trends in Canada for 2025! This episode discusses rising food prices, consumer behaviour, and economic implications tied to grocery shopping in Canada. Savvy shopping strategies, turkey prices, tariffs, carbon tax & emphasize of the importance of competition in the grocery…

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Derrick Bona & Rick Horsman - A weight loss journey in losing over 250lbs and the fitness trainer who had his back. 1:03:32

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Its not everyday a personal weight loss journey captures the attention of Arnold Schwarzenegger! This week we chat with Derrick Bona, a man who went viral after posting about his weight loss journey from weighing over 600lbs and his remarkable weight loss. His personal trainer turned friend, Rick Horsman joins us also and gives us a no BS approach …

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Kristyn Green - Comedy, TV, Craft Beer & Sci-Fi with Halifax's Funniest Host 1:06:05

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Kristyn Green shares her story from growing up in a small town in New Brunswick to becoming an award-winning performer, comedian, actor, director, writer and tv personality host. She has a wide range of projects on the go and she is one who promotes that in order to make it in the world you want to be in, you might have to create the role yourself.…

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Brett Gallant - Dark Web, Weak passwords and other Cybersecurity Insights (CEO Adaptive Office Solutions.) 43:19

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Brett is a cyber security expert that introduces us to some of the threats facing small businesses owners and individuals today. Check this episode out for a preliminary discussion on understanding things such as the dark web, and how easy or long it could take a computer algorithm to guess your perfect password. Follow Brett on LInkedin for his we…

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Stephen McNeil - From Appliance Repairman to Premier, A reflection on his time as leader of Nova Scotia 1:21:43

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Its not everyday we get to have a beer with a former premier at the kitchen table in his home town! Stephen McNeil tells us about ups and downs of his time as Premier, insights into the challenges of leadership and the importance of listening. He discusses his commitment to community, the impact of social media, and the lessons learned during his t…

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Dave Muise - Mental Health and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy 41:40

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The world of psychedelic medicine is transforming mental health treatment and we welcome Dave Muise, VP of Business Development at NuVista Psychedelic Medicine, to help us understand what their company is out to accomplish. Dave shares insights into how ketamine is now being harnessed to combat PTSD, depression, and anxiety, particularly when these…

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Julie Shore & Arla Johnson - Faith & Rum a Perfect Marriage 1:09:52

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This episode dives into the transformative journey of JD Shore Rum's founders, Julie and Arla. A couple who truly believed in each other, transitioned from careers as a dental hygienist and a psychologist to a master distiller and an ordained minister. Their North Carolina roots are instilled in their work, but they truly love and embrace the Canad…

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Steve Murphy - An Eastern Canadian Journalist & Broadcasting Legend who likes to keep things unedited. 1:20:21

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Canadian journalist and retired news anchor Steve Murphy joins us at the Old Triangle Irish Pub for a spirited conversation that begins on Guinness vs Murphys Irish Stout and ends on how AI might be the end of us. Join us for an insightful conversation with an expert journalist who's interviewed over 5000+ people. Steve is a career philanthropist, …

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Afternoon Pint Christmas Special - Christmas Stories, Music and More! 21:17

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Time to crack open a bottle for this years Holiday Christmas Special. Join Matt & Mike as they get snowed in and tell each other Christmas tales that include the holiday spirit, cold beverages and music! In this episode we tried to imitate when Christmas Specials were aired on the radio. It features an original song from the Afternoon Pint gang (Bi…

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Scott Simmons - Advocating for Ontario's Craft Brewers and Celebrating Community Spirit (President, Ontario Craft Brewers Association) 42:54

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Scott Simmons, President of the Ontario Craft Brewers Association, as we unravel the complex challenges facing Ontario's craft brewers. Ever wondered why Ontario's craft beer scene isn't thriving as much as its potential suggests? Learn how sky-high taxes and the historical grip of the beer store monopo…

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Trailer Park Boys - Clips from our Red Carpet interviews for their new movie - Standing On the Shoulders of Kitties! 13:11

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We were more than excited to meet the Trailer Park Boys live on the red carpet at the Canadian premiere for their new movie "Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties." in theatres December 6th! This episode is not our typical style of sitting down at the pub, but we did have a couple of Nine Locks Beers in hand as we interviewed the trailer park legend…

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Julie Lawrence - Marginalization, Addiction, Recovery & Empowerment. (Coast Newsletter Editor & Founder of DEFY Magazine) 49:32

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Julie Lawrence shares her journey from being sidelined in a male-dominated news and magazine editorial world to creating her own platform that champions women's voices. DEFY Magazine is a digital feminist magazine for unapologetic working women. https://defymag.ca/ Julie also is editor for The Coast Daily Newsletter which you can receive daily for …

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Travis Lindsay - Why Comedy Means the World to Him (Comedian, Finalist - Canada's got Talent, former writer for This Hour has 22 Minutes) 1:01:10

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Travis Lindsay is a career comedian that is proud to be doing the thing he loves most. We meet at Garrison Brewing to have a conversation about what it was like being a contestant turned finalist on 2024 Canada's got Talent. Though he didn't take home the grand prize, he was left with some incredible experiences and stories that he will be able to …

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Jen Warrington - Helping others realize their career goals and finding the right path for herself ( CEO & Founder of The Warrington Group, Career Accelerator & Career Fuel Podcast) 1:01:38

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Have you ever considered how transferable your current skills might be in a different career or industry? Join us at Garrison Brewery as we chat with recruitment advisor and career strategist Jen Warrington. Jen takes us through her inspiring journey of launching her own company, The Warrington Group, her new podcast, Career Fuel and her new Career…

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Anita Kirkbride - Being Flawsome and Helping Businesses with Authenticity (CEO of Twirp Communications, Social Media Strategist) 50:28

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Meet Anita Kirkbride, the social media strategist who redefines success by embracing imperfections. Join us as Anita shares her unique "flawsome" philosophy, a blend of accepting flaws while celebrating awesomeness, and how she prefers the anti-hero approach in helping a business. Through her candid storytelling, Anita tells us how staying true to …

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Lenore Zann - Reviving Rogue and X-Men 97, Embracing Diversity, and Life Beyond Voice Acting (Iconic Voice Actress, Former Politician) 37:34

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Lenore Zann visits us at Big Leagues Pub and Eatery to tell us about her new memoir 'A Rogues Tale,' available in bookstores now. You can also hear her voice Rogue in the 2024 Disney+ hit X-MEN 97, or see her in the 2024 independent film 'The Madones.' We reminisce about the 90's magic that made the original X-Men show a cultural phenomenon and exp…