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Canada is Boring

Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters

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Canada, boring? Nope, its a land of bizarre events and crazy people. Join Rhys (A new Canadian) as he attempts to convince Jesse (Your average disengaged Canadian) that it’s actually a fiery rollercoaster of a country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hosts Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin have new guests on each week to share informal conversations at a brewery or pub over a cold beverage. The show typically centres around the guest, whether it's about their career, their music, books they’ve authored or the good they are doing in the community. Our show aims on bringing people together. The ‘pint’ is symbolic in sharing good after work conversation. To Inform, amuse and inspire. Together We Drink! #aftenoonpint #podcast #canada #lifeincanada ...
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