"Nobody goes on forever and ever and ever." - Larry David's father. Sign up here for The SKoop Political Briefing newsletter! Thanks to our title sponsor, the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association. Learn more about the SHCA at saskheavy.ca. Thanks as well to our sponsor the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA). Featuring: Kevi…

Welcome back to The SKoop, the podcast that takes you inside the week in Saskatchewan politics, from the headlines to the backrooms. First, they discuss NDP MLA Nathaniel Teed's so-called "privacy breach" by the government, regarding his position on SLGA liquor stores. Then they dig into the backroom process and politics of Scott Moe and Christine …

Dale has been working on a new podcast recently! Listen to the latest episode of The SKoop: Inside Saskatchewan Politics. From the headlines to the backrooms, The SKoop is the only place for in-depth political analysis and commentary on Saskatchewan politics. Featuring: Kevin Doherty, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister; Sally Housse…

Adrienne Ivey is a well-known Saskatchewan rancher and agricultural advocate who lives near Ituna. Adrienne joins Dale to discuss her life and career, including early years on her family’s grain farm near Tisdale; her career path in the agriculture and farming industry; blowing up stereotypes of farmers and the heightened awareness of women in agri…

Alex MacPherson is the Editor of allSaskatchewan.com, a business news publication in Saskatchewan that recently launched, and was previously a reporter for the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Alex returns to the Talking 306 Podcast to speak with host Dale Richardson about his early love of flying airplanes and how an autoimmune condition prevented him from…

The PERSIST Podcast is co-hosted and produced by Dale Richardson, host of the Talking 306 Podcast. PERSIST aims to improve mental health in politics and public life. Learn more about PERSIST. Follow the PERSIST Podcast for free: SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | YOUTUBE In this bonus episode of the Talking 306 Podcast, PERSIST hosts Dale Richar…

Fraser Tolmie is the Mayor of Moose Jaw. Mayor Tolmie joins host Dale Richardson to discuss his life and career, including his family's Scottish roots and history; studying War Studies at King's College and his career as an Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces; Moose Jaw's place in Saskatchewan; his career as a city councillor and mayor; taking ris…

Heather Morrison is a producer and host at CBC Saskatoon radio, and has been an actor, director, and leader in Saskatoon’s theatre and arts community for many years. Heather joins host Dale Richardson to discuss her life and career, including her early years at Aden Bowman high school and the acting advice she once gave Dale; her career as an actor…

Andrew Gottselig is the CEO of Hooplife Basketball and the Co-Founder and CEO of Citrus Technologies. Andrew joins host Dale Richardson to discuss the NBA playoffs, the local basketball scene in Regina, cultivating Saskatchewan talent, how Citrus Technologies is progressing, and the recent news that Hooplife will be opening a massive basketball and…

PERSIST is a brand new podcast co-hosted and produced by Talking 306 host Dale Richardson. PERSIST is a multi-partisan podcast that aims to improve mental health in politics and public life. The podcast features conversations with politicians, political staff, experts, and those in public life that share their experiences managing mental health and…

Jenn Dean is a Regina-based family coach and host of the podcast "Families Matter Most". As part of the Saskatchewan Podcasters Series, host Dale Richardson speaks with Jenn about her life and career, including growing up in Ear Falls, Ontario; how her parent’s story shaped how she is as a parent; how she met her husband and their journey to Saskat…

Jade Roberts is an Indigenous educator, artist, and the host of Still Here, Still Healing - a podcast that brings awareness to the history and lasting impacts of residential schools. As part of the Saskatchewan Podcasters Series, Host Dale Richardson speaks with Jade about her life, including growing up in La Ronge and her family’s diverse history;…

James Avramenko is the host of Friendless, a podcast about losing friends, one hour at a time. As part of the Saskatchewan Podcasters Series, host Dale Richardson got together with James recently to discuss his life, including growing up in Calgary; his relationship with his parents and being a child of divorce; his love of theatre and the arts and…

Mason Gardiner is a public relations specialist at Conexus Credit Union and the host of "What Connects Us", a podcast powered by Conexus. As part of the Saskatchewan Podcasters Series, host Dale Richardson speaks with Mason about his life and career, including growing up in a farming family in Lemburg, Saskatchewan, and some challenging early years…

Eric Anderson is the host of YXE Underground, an original Saskatoon podcast that profiles people doing great things in Saskatoon but are flying under the radar. Eric sits down with host Dale Richardson to discuss his life and career, including growing up in Swift Current; the challenges he encountered working as a teacher in small town Saskatchewan…

Lisa Thomaidis is the head coach of the University of Saskatchewan women's basketball team and the head coach of the Canadian national women's basketball team. Coach Thomaidis speaks with host Dale Richardson about her life and career, including her family’s history and her father’s life growing up in Greece; the classic story of how her parents me…

Stephanie Taylor is a national correspondent for The Canadian Press in Saskatchewan, where she covers all things news, including the Saskatchewan Legislature. Stephanie and host Dale Richardson got together over Zoom last week to discuss her life and career, including growing up in Winnipeg and how that city is surprisingly great; how a gap year af…

Eric Dillon is the Chief Executive Officer at Conexus Credit Union. Eric speaks with host Dale Richardson about his life and career, including his family’s background and Saskatchewan roots; growing up in a military family and moving around Canada; how he got started in the financial and credit union world; his approach to leadership; the importanc…

Tina Beaudry-Mellor was the MLA for Regina University from 2016-2020, and served as the Minister of Advanced Education, Minister Responsible for Innovation Saskatchewan, Minister Responsible for Status of Women, and Minister of Social Services. Tina recently spoke virtually with host Dale Richardson to discuss the results of the recent 2020 provinc…

Mark Johnston is the morning host on Regina’s Play 92 radio station, and when they are actually playing, he's also the in-game host for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Mark recently sat down with Dale to discuss his life and career, including his early life, playing hockey growing up, how he got into radio broadcasting, imposter syndrome and performi…

This episode was originally published in April, 2019. Ashlyn George is a Saskatchewan-based travel blogger and social media influencer. She’s operated the travel website The Lost Girls Guide for several years, was Tourism Saskatchewan’s Saskatchewanderer in 2015, and now works with clients like McDonald’s and NFL Canada as a digital media creator a…

This episode was originally published in July, 2019. Sarah Mills is the news director for 980 CJME Radio in Regina. Host Dale Richardson talks to Sarah about her life and career, including her early life and education in England; the incredible careers of both of her parents; a near-fatal car crash that transformed her – literally and figuratively …

Rod Pedersen is the host of The Rod Pedersen Show, and was the voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders on CKRM Radio from 1998-2018.Rod talks to host Dale Richardson about his life and career, including his early life growing up in Milestone, Saskatchewan; his early jobs in radio and broadcasting; the current state of the Roughriders organization; an…

Andrew Gottselig is the founder and CEO of Hooplife Basketball Inc. - a Regina-based basketball program for kids of all ages, skill levels and socioeconomic status. He is also the Co-founder and CEO of Citrus Technology, a software company that helps camps run their operations and logistics. Dale sits down with Andrew (pre-pandemic) to discuss his …

Devin Heroux is a news and olympics reporter for CBC Sports. Host Dale Richardson sits down (remotely) with Devin to discuss how he’s been coping during Covid-19; his story growing up in Saskatoon; why he quit playing youth hockey; his days as a very eager high schooler; how he decided to finally come out publicly when he was the sports editor at t…

Trent Finlayson is a professional water skier and coach, originally from Emma Lake, Saskatchewan. Trent was one of Dale's coaches and mentors growing up as a competitive water skier in Saskatchewan. Host Dale Richardson talks to Trent about his life and career, including growing up at Emma Lake; how and when he got into competitive water skiing; hi…

Devin Pacholik is the social media manager and marketing and communications administrator at the Regina Public Library. Host Dale Richardson sits down with Devin to talk about his life and career, including his family, school, and early life; writing jokes and doing stand up comedy; his work as a freelance journalist for Vice.com; writing his infam…

Stefani Langenegger is the host of the CBC Saskatchewan Morning Show on CBC Radio. Host Dale Richardson sits down with Stefani to discuss her life and career, including her family's European roots; growing up on a farm; becoming a vegetarian at a very young age; her decision to become a journalist; her time covering the Saskatchewan legislature as …

Gordon Barnhart was Saskatchewan's 20th Lieutenant Governor, and is currently the president of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA). Host Dale Richardson speaks to Dr. Barnhart about his life and impressive public service career, including serving as: the youngest Clerk of the Saskatchewan Legislature; Clerk of the Senate of Can…

Darla Lindbjerg is the President and CEO of the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce. Darla sits down with host Dale Richardson to discuss her life, including growing up in southwestern Saskatchewan, juggling multiple careers and her education at the same time, her time living and working in Swift Current, her current role with the Saskatoon Chamber, and …

Tom Sargeant is the head coach of the Saskatoon Hilltops. Coach Sargeant sits down with host Dale Richardson to discuss his life and career, including his early life and family, teachers who inspired him, his early football coaching jobs, and his now lengthy and historic career with the Hilltops. They also discuss concussions and player safety in f…

Listen again to Dale Richardson's conversation with talk radio host John Gormley! John Gormley is the host of John Gormley Live on Rawlco Radio. John sits down with host Dale Richardson to discuss his parents and unusual birthplace, his early ventures in radio and politics, the radio show he has hosted for the past 20 years, and, of course, Saskatc…

Listen again to Dale Richardson's conversation with acclaimed Saskatchewan chef, Dale MacKay! Chef Dale MacKay is the co-owner and co-founder of the Grassroots Restaurant Group, a Saskatchewan company that owns and operates four restaurants in Saskatchewan: Ayden Kitchen & Bar, Little Grouse on the Prairie, Sticks and Stones, and Avenue. Chef MacKa…

Rod Pedersen is the host of The Rod Pedersen Show, and was the voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders on CKRM Radio from 1998-2018. Rod talks to host Dale Richardson about his life and career, including his early life growing up in Milestone, Saskatchewan; his early jobs in radio and broadcasting; the current state of the Roughriders organization; a…

Sarah Mills is the news director for 980 CJME Radio in Regina. Host Dale Richardson talks to Sarah about her life and career, including her early life and education in England; the incredible careers of both of her parents; a near-fatal car crash that transformed her – literally and figuratively – and how that car crash led her to change career pat…

Exciting news! The Talking 306 Podcast is now a member of the Saskatchewan Podcast Network, founded by your host Dale Richardson! In this special episode, Dale talks about the launch of the Saskatchewan Podcast Network, how and why the Network happened, and what the Network is all about. Short story: the Saskatchewan Podcast Network is the central …

Jack Saddleback is a Cree, two-spirit transgender gay man, and is the Cultural and Projects Coordinator at OUTSaskatoon – a non-profit organization in Saskatoon that builds community for LGBTQ2S people of all ages and backgrounds. As part of Pride month, Dale sits down with Jack at OUTSaskatoon to talk with him about his journey and story, includin…

Justin Reves is a Regina-based digital creator, social media expert, and one-half of The Justin and Greg Show. Justin talks to Dale Richardson about his story, including his family and early life in Regina; his series of early jobs (his first was at McDonald's); what sparks his creativity and his passion for shooting videos; his unexpected interest…

Jim Demeray is the founder of Understand Us, a Regina-based volunteer initiative that combats the stigma of mental health. On mental health month, Jim sits down with Dale Richardson to discuss his story, including his early life in Ontario; moving to Saskatchewan; his father’s struggle with depression; Jim’s own mental health story; and his mental …

Ashlyn George is a Saskatchewan-based travel blogger and social media influencer. She’s operated the travel website The Lost Girls Guide for several years, was Tourism Saskatchewan’s Saskatchewanderer in 2015, and now works with clients like McDonald’s and NFL Canada as a digital media creator and influencer. Ashlyn sits down with host Dale Richard…

Kurt Dahl (Lawyer Drummer) is a Saskatoon-based entertainment lawyer and drummer for the rock band One Bad Son. Kurt talks to host Dale Richardson about his early life in Swift Current and moving to Saskatoon at a young age; when he picked up drumsticks for the first time; his unorthodox fit in law school and then the lawyering world; moving to Van…

Adam Hunter is the provincial affairs reporter for CBC Saskatchewan, covering the Saskatchewan Legislature and politics. Adam sits down with host Dale Richardson to discuss his life and career, including his love for basketball and the NBA; his path through university and to a career in journalism; the role Twitter plays for journalists and its ass…

Brad Wall was the Premier of Saskatchewan from 2007-2018. Mr. Wall talks with host Dale Richardson about immigration and new Canadians; whether politics is fun; social media's impact on public service; his plan to write a book; and important issues facing Canada today, including the mood in western Canada, Bill C-69, and others. They also discuss t…

After a lengthy hiatus (too long 😞) the Talking 306 Podcast returns! Host Dale Richardson gives an update on what's to come for the podcast, including a new format for the release of upcoming episodes. Dale also discloses who the next guest will be...and it's a good one! The Talking 306 Podcast is supported by Flat Clothing. Use coupon code TALKING…

Season 1 finale. Megz Reynolds (Farmer Megzz) is a social media influencer, agriculture advocate, and grain farmer in southwestern Saskatchewan. Megz sits down with Dale Richardson to discuss her life, including growing up in Calgary; how she got into the film industry in Alberta and her career working on film sets; how she met her husband Liam and…

Alex MacPherson is a reporter for the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. Alex sits down with Dale Richardson to discuss his life and career, including growing up with two parents who were journalists; his unusual path to working at the Star Phoenix; his vast and diverse portfolio of reporting; covering the historic Saskatchewan Party leadership race last year…

Sarina Gersher is the city councillor for Ward 8 in Saskatoon. Councillor Gersher sits down with Dale Richardson to discuss her life, including her family's story as economic refugees from the former Soviet Union, her advocacy and involvement with the Saskatchewan Environmental Society and Bus Riders of Saskatoon, why she ran in the Saskatoon munic…

Ryan Leier is the Founder of One Yoga, a series of yoga studios in Saskatoon, British Columbia, Trinidad, and Iceland. Ryan sits downs with Dale Richardson to discuss his life growing up in Saskatoon; his professional basketball career, and his love for basketball and the NBA; his yoga journey; mental health; losing a child; and the state of the wo…

Darla Lindbjerg is the President and CEO of the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce. Darla sits down with Dale Richardson to discuss her life, including growing up in southwestern Saskatchewan, juggling multiple careers and her education at the same time, her time living and working in Swift Current, her current role with the Saskatoon Chamber, and impor…

SPECIAL EPISODE! Kirk Morrison is the President and CEO of Krugo. Based in Regina, Krugo is a group travel app that seeks to put an end to "ten-tab trip planning." Krugo is NOW AVAILABLE in the iOS App Store, and will be available soon for Android. Kirk sits down with Dale Richardson to discuss Krugo and how this great idea became a reality, Saskat…