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A chronological deep dive into how the First World War changed Canada forever. This isn't just a look at battles, but what was going on at home, from the politicians leading the country to the people left behind at home, worrying about their loved ones overseas. It will follow the war and how it changed Canada, digging deep into a fascinating period of our history.
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In this podcast, I will be looking at the history of the construction of the Trans-Continental Railway in Canada, from the people and places who helped make it happen along the way. Top to bottom, it will cover everything about the amazing accomplishment by a young country. Don't forget to subscribe to my other podcasts, Canadian History Ehx, From John to Justin and Canada's Great War.
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CountrifiedUK is a podcast brought to you weekly from your hosts Ben and Blaine. We take you through your weekly fix of everything country. From interviews with artists, to the latest news and gossip to live performances. We focus on country music from both the United States and the United Kingdom as we try to bridge the gap and give the artist the exposure they deserve. Whether your an avid country fan or just new to this genre, this podcast is perfect for all.
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Join Caroline Gurney, CEO of Future Generation, in a deep dive into the current market dynamics with Nikki Thomas, Portfolio Manager at Magellan. In this episode of Take Stock, Nikki shares her market outlook, expectations for the August reporting season and the potential impacts of the US election on investment landscapes. Nikkis discusses the opp…
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Dr Ian Langford is one of the Australian Defence Force’s most respected and decorated leaders. Over three decades in the Army, Ian served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel and Syria, among other places. In this episode, Ian discusses his career in the Defence Force, key lessons he has learned being in conflict zones, military ethics and the future of wa…
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In this episode of Future Generation's podcast, 2fold: Take Stock, Matthew Kidman, Principal and Portfolio Manager at Centennial Asset Management discusses how the global conflicts are impacting markets and his views on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and investment opportunities in China. Centennial Asset Management is one of Future Generation Austra…
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Ray Zahab on Long Distance Running Expeditions in Both the Hottest & Coldest Places on Earth Ray Zahab, renowned for his record-breaking feats and indomitable spirit, has conquered some of the world's most treacherous terrains, from the blistering deserts of the Sahara to the icy landscapes of the Arctic. Through his incredible adventures, Ray has …
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Order my beer - Windbound Campfire Pilsner here! https://muskokabrewery.com/products/windbound-campfire-pilsner Mike Ranta - Shares Amazjng Stories from His Journies Canoeing Across Canada on Baird Country Ep. 18 In this special edition of Baird Country, I had the honor of hosting the legendary long-distance canoeist, Mike Ranta, as we explore the …
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#jimbairdadventurer #outdoors #overland Welcome to Episode 18 of Baird Country! Join me as I sit down with Peter van Stralen from @Epic Family Road Trip. Peter shares his journey into full-time overlanding with his family, including the bold decision to sell their house and embrace life on the road. We delve into the reasons behind homeschooling th…
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#jimbairdadventurer #outdoors #paddling Baird Country: Episode 16 - Paddling Passion with Brad Baumgarten, Owner of H20 Performance Paddles Join us for an insightful conversation as Brad Baumgarten, the mastermind behind H20 Performance Paddles, delves into the world of outrigger canoe racing and his deep-seated love for paddling. Growing up along …
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Join author, presenter, and seasoned canoeist Kevin Callan on our podcast as we delve into his extraordinary journey from enthusiast to outdoor careerist. Renowned for his canoe route guide books that advocate for wilderness preservation, Kevin's adventures span Central Ontario and Algoma region. Discover his deep-rooted love for canoeing, dedicati…
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In this episode of Future Generation's podcast, 2fold: Take Stock, Raphael Lamm, Joint Managing Director and Co-Chief Investment Officer at L1 Capital, discusses stock tips that will take advantage of higher copper prices and his expectations on oil prices and inflation. Raphael also shares why L1 Capital has been agitating for Santos (ASX: STO) to…
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Welcome to Episode 14 of Baird Country, where we dive deep into the remarkable life and adventures of Brooke Whipple. (Watch the video podcast on my YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/sbh_HC48JXE). Brook is the host of her popular YouTube channel "Girl in the Woods" and she was on both ALONE season 4 and 5! Join us as Brooke shares her extraordi…
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Dave Whipple of Bushradical on YT Channel & Alone S4 Talks Cabins, Off-Grid Living, Survival & More! In this engaging episode of Baird Country, I chat with Dave Whipple, of the popular YouTube channel Bushradical and season 4 of Alone contestant. Dave shares insights on cabin building, his move to Alaska, off-grid living, and the harsh realities of…
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Embark on a thrilling journey with Dani Khan Da Silva, a National Geographic explorer whose captivating photography is featured in on National Geographic. Join us on Baird Country as Dani recounts her daring escapades, from dramatic whale rescues to heartfelt encounters with orangutans in the jungle. Tune in on Spotify and all major podcast platfor…
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Welcome back to another episode of the CountrifiedUK podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Sam Williams. Sam is paving his own way in country music with his soulful and unique vocal and style. Sam comes from county music royalty, with his grandfather being Hank Williams and his dad being Hank William Jr. What an amazing story this young man ha…
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In this episode Caroline Gurney, CEO of Future Generation, speaks with William Low, Portfolio Manager, Yarra Global Share Fund and Head of Global Equities at Nikko Asset Management. William discusses his view on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and why he believes we are still underestimating it's impact. He also shares why Netflix is his long-term sto…
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✅ Support my channel by getting Fishing Clash on your iOS/Android device for free https://fishingclash.link/JimBaird ! Use my gift code BAIRD to get a $20 reward, and share your biggest catch in the pinned comment! Join Fishing Clash community to stay tuned about the latest news: https://www.instagram.com/fishingclash_official/ https://www.Facebook…
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Welcome to Episode 10 of Baird Country! Join host Jim Baird from Jim Baird Adventurer as he delves into an inspiring conversation with Chris Johnston, a modern-day blacksmith who traded a high-paying corporate career for the simple life off the grid in the bush. In this episode, Chris shares his courageous journey of leaving the corporate world beh…
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Join me in a captivating podcast conversation with Hap Wilson, where we explore the deep connection between humanity and the natural world. Through engaging stories from our bush adventures, Hap shares insights on finding solace and meaning in nature by understanding the land. Experience the full video podcast on my YouTube channel at [YouTube.com/…
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This episode of Take Stock features Zehrid Osmani, head of the Global Long-Term Unconstrained team at Martin Currie, who was visiting from Edinburgh. A pro bono fund manager for Future Generation Global, Zehrid explains why we’re still only at the foothills of AI’s potential; predicts that his top stock Nvidia could grow earnings by 30pc annualised…
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#jimbairdadventurer #filmmaking #travel Behind the Screens with Kyle Poole - Worldwide Travel Filmmaker & Your Favourite YouTuber's Editor In this episode of Baird Country, I had the privilege of sitting down with the incredibly talented Kyle Poole, a photographer, filmmaker, and editor whose work often goes unrecognized but has left an indelible m…
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Regarded as one of Australia's best interviewers, Andrew Denton has spent more than two decades captivating audiences with hard-hitting questions and thought-provoking commentary. In the hot seat this time around, Andrew delves into his commitment to social causes through Go Gentle, his not-for-profit which works to promote choice at the end of lif…
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#jimbairdadventurer #BobIzumi #fishing Bob Izumi Talks Navigating the Waters as a Longtime Fishing Pro & TV Host | Baird Country Ep.# 7 In this episode of Baird Country, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the legendary fishing pro, Bob Izumi, for an insightful and inspiring conversation. We kick things off with a heart-pounding tale from Bob a…
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Hey folks, welcome back to another episode of Baird Country! Today, I'm stoked to have the legendary Joe Robinet on the show, the guy behind those incredible outdoor adventures on YouTube. We're diving deep into Joe's journey – how he went from city life to mastering bushcraft and survival in the great outdoors. We get real in this episode, talking…
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Hey guys, welcome back to the CountrifiedUK podcast and what an episode we have today. We are joined by two phenomenal artists; Ashland Craft and MaRynn Taylor. Both share their stories of how they got into music and how they transformed it into a career, they chat about their tracks and the meaning behind them and what the rest of 2024 has in stor…
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#jimbairdadventurer #outdoors #podcast Xander Budnick Talks Survival, Outdoor Filmmaking, Getting Sober & the Value of Learning by Doing This is Episode 5 of Baird Country, the podcast where outdoor adventure meets personal stories. In this episode, Xander Budnick shares some thoughts on what it's like being a YouTube content creator. Xander Budnic…
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In this episode, Caroline Gurney, CEO of Future Generation, speaks to Matt Haupt, Portfolio Manager of Wilson Asset Management's Leader's Fund. With more than +15 year's investment experience, Matt has a top-down investment approach to managing a portfolio of Australian-listed stocks across the S&P ASX 200. Listen to this episode as Matt discusses …
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Welcome to Episode 4 of Baird Country! In this episode, join us as we dive into an insightful conversation with Wyatt Black, the runner-up of Season 10 of the self-shot survival series ALONE on History Channel. Shot in Northern Saskatchewan, Wyatt shares the challenges he faced on the show and his outdoor learning experiences. We explore the unique…
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Welcome to Baird Country, the podcast where outdoor adventure meets personal stories. I'm Jim Baird, your host and a professional outdoor adventurer. Embark on a thrilling journey with bestselling author and explorer, Adam Shoalts, in this captivating podcast. As the Explorer-in-Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Shoalts has bec…
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Welcome to Baird Country, the podcast where outdoor adventure meets personal stories. I'm Jim Baird, your host and a professional outdoor adventurer. In this episode, I sit down with a remarkable adventurer in her own right: my wife, Tori Baird. Tori is the owner of Paddle Like a Girl, a platform where she offers introductory canoeing and backcount…
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Hey Guys, welcome back to another episode and we are joined by two amazing artists; Kasey Tyndall and Scotty Hasting. Firstly, we sit down with Kasey and find out about her journey into music, how it was moving to Nashville, becoming part a strong social group, being roommates with Lainey Wilson, the meaning behind some of her tracks and her plans …
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Shawn James of My Self Reliance Shares His Secrets while in Baird Country (Podcast Ep.#1) In this one, I ask Shawn how he got into the outdoors, what his journey was like and when he decided he just had to make his passion for the outdoors his life. We're talking about a guy with an extremely good work ethic here. As a long time friend of Shawn's I…
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This week we are joined by Jesse and Luke who make up Lakeview. The duo who are originally from Pittsburg and now based in Nashville chat to us about their career so far. We find out how they met, their decision to move to Nashville, the meaning behind some of their tracks, how they discovered their sound and what they have planned for 2024. Hope y…
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Welcome to Episode 50 of the CountrifiedUK podcast. Today we are joined by Pryor Baird and Presley Tennant. Firstly we talk to Pryor Baird, a name you may have heard before as he appeared on The Voice (Season 15) and was a part of Team Blake. We talked to Pryor about his upbringing and how he found his love for music, about how he decided to move t…
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Welcome to Episode 49 of our podcast and we are joined by country music star Alli Walker. Hailing from Canada's smallest providence, Prince Edward Island we hear Alli's story and how her journey began into music. She talks us through some of her tracks and the meaning behind her songs and what her plans are for the rest of 2024. During this episode…
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Welcome back to another episode with CountrifiedUK. In this weeks episode we are joined by our good friends Restless Road where we caught up with them in Nashville and later we are joined by country music star Ryan Griffin. In a very insightful chat with Ryan he takes us through the ups and down he's had in his career and how he has overcame each h…
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Hey Guys and welcome back to CountrifiedUK. Hope you all had a fantastic 2023 and hope 2024 is amazing to you all. Starting 2024 off with a bang is interviews with Chase Matthew and Callista Clark. Both these interviews were done in person in Nashville at CMA Fest 2023 in the summer. Chase is someone we've been huge fans of since we discovered him …
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Former NSW Premier, Mike Baird AO is a household name and recognised business leader, driven to serving his country and local community. From investment banking to state politics, chairing Cricket Australia and aged care groups, Mike has a real determination to drive change for good in both the private and public sector. In this episode, Mike offer…
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In this episode, Caroline Gurney, CEO of Future Generation, speaks to Nikki Thomas, Portfolio Manager of Magellan Financial Group’s Global Fund. With more than 20 years’ experience in markets, Nikki is recognised for her work in bringing global equities to Australia and prides herself on investing in the world’s best global stocks. In this episode,…
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After seeing the plight of disadvantaged youth in his community, Bernie Shakeshaft decided to take action. Starting in 2006 with a shed and an idea, Bernie founded the BackTrack Youth Works Program, in an effort to turn around the lives of kids struggling to stay in school, stay out of trouble and falling through the cracks. Using the skills he dev…
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Jane Rowe OAM dedicates her life to helping the children left behind in the wake of substance abuse. Following a privileged British upbringing and personal addiction challenges, Jane worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor in Australia where she witnessed firsthand the devastating effects that substance abuse has on families. Inspired to make a pos…
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We are excited to launch our new Future Generation podcast series, Take Stock. In this series, we get a backstage pass into the minds of our leading pro bono fund managers and Future Generation supporters. In the first episode, Caroline Gurney, CEO of Future Generation, speaks to John Coombe, Executive Director of Jana Investment Advisers, and Inve…
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Hey Guys and welcome back to another very special episode brought to you live from CMA Fest 2023 in Nashville. We have some amazing interviews with some of Nashville’s best artists; Seaforth, Walker Montgomery and Tyra Madison. Video interviews can also be found on our YouTube channel and we look forward to sharing our final bunch of interview in o…
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Hi guys and welcome to episode 45 of our CountrifiedUK podcast! This is part two of a four part special. In this episode we have 4 amazing interviews live from Nashville at the CMA festival 50th Anniversary. We also talk about Day Two in the Nissan Stadium and all the amazing acts and their performances. We have guests Tayler Holder, Kidd G, Emily …
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Hi guys and welcome back to a very special episode! This is part one of a four part special. In this episode we introduce our newest Countrified host, as well as that we have 4 amazing interviews live from Nashville at the CMA festival 50th Anniversary. We also talk about Day One in the Nissan Stadium and all the amazing acts and their performances…
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You might recognise Don Spencer from his three decades on Play School. That’s how most Australians know him. But there’s so much more to Don than bears and chairs. He is, as we discovered, one of those people with “stories to tell”. He’s toured with the Rolling Stones, flirted with Marianne Faithfull, played hockey with the national Kenyan team, le…
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Michael Chaney is one of the country’s most successful business leaders and an advocate for the Voice to Parliament. For the past 3 decades, Michael has dominated corporate Australia. As CEO of Wesfarmers, he grew the company’s value from $1 billion to $10 billion and he’s also chaired some of Australia’s top tier companies – such as National Austr…
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A Member of Parliament, Lt. Col. Samuel Sharpe raised a battalion in his hometown and went overseas. He fought in some of the biggest battles of the war including Passchendaele, Hill 70 and Vimy Ridge. He returned home dealing with severe PTSD and ended his life in Montreal. He was mostly forgotten for a century until the 21st century when he was f…
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Fought by Newfoundland troops, it was a muddy mess but it resulted in a victory for the Allies, but at the cost of many lives. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok…
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