Best Aafc Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 106 - Scenes 1:09:15

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Send us a text Where do we start?! It's back to back wins for the Wasps as a potential run at the League 1 title may have been kickstarted with Morgan Neil's last minute heroics at Galabank. We talk up the Women's team's thumping victory, deserved recognition for John Glencross as A View From The Terrace comes to visit the Football Memories group a…

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Episode 105 - Home Comforts At Last 1:00:36

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Send us a text A WIN AT HOME! The boys are back to celebrate Alloa doubling up at home last weekend as both the men's and women's teams recorded comfortable wins. We kick off with The Women's 3-0 victory over Glasgow Girls & Women Academy before talking through the men's 2-0 win over Kelty Hearts. We look at what else happened around League 1 last …

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Hiring Farm Workers with Justin Girard (Young Agrarians) 45:05

2d ago45:05

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Justin Girard is the Manitoba Program Manager for Young Agrarians, a peer to peer educational resource network for new, young and aspiring farmers. He is also the team lead for the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program, a program that sets up aspiring farmers with their first farm job and provides support to both the apprentices and the seasoned f…

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Episode 104 - Cammy's Coming Of Age 1:13:35

10d ago1:13:35

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Send us a text This week we look back at the Wasps business in the January transfer window as we welcome in a couple of youngsters on loan and look at the departure of Shay Nevans. Then it's on to look over the 2-2 draw at Montrose, as Cammy O'Donnell grabbed the headlines with a wonder goal and all round dominating second half display. Finally, we…

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Livestock Inspection & Traceability with Carson Callum (MBP) 29:49

16d ago29:49

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Carson Callum is the General Manager with Manitoba Beef Producers. Carson joined MBP in 2019, and comes with an extension background in agriculture. He has a Master’s of Science in Agriculture, specifically related to beef cattle. Carson has worked in many areas of the ag sector, and the beef industry is near and dear to him. He grew up on a small …

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The Soil Health Network with Brent VanKoughnet 59:17

23d ago59:17

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Brent VanKoughnet M.Sc. P.Ag. is Owner / Manager of Agri Skills Inc. a company that specializes in agricultural innovation and human resource development services. Agri Skills provides market development consulting services, custom skills development and training programs, and field scale precision trial services to several major manufacturers and …

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Episode 103 - Injury Woes 1:24:55

1M ago1:24:55

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Send us a text Lots to get through this week as the boys kick off with reviewing the women's victory over Cumbernauld Colts and the men's draw against Queen of the South. We then dive in to the transfer window and how the current injury crisis may be playing its part in the lack of movement so far. Then it's on to discuss the ultras recent statemen…

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Manitoba Ag Days with Kristen Phillips 30:26

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Kristen Phillips is a mother, agronomist, farmer and she is the General Manager of Manitoba Ag Days. Her and her husband Garret have 3 beautiful daughters, Leah, Bailey and Jordyn. They farm ~ 4000 acres in partnership with Kristen's parents Doug and Denise Williamson. Kristen loves spending time with her girls and you will often find them out scou…

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Episode 102 - Dreadful December, Joyful January? 1:28:00

1M ago1:28:00

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Send us a text An extended break from the podcast while the Wasps suffer a string of December defeats...it's purely coincidence! We return to review a disastrous December that contained only a single win at Kelty Hearts, before reviewing Saturday's impressive win against the league leaders at Gayfield. Then it's on to talk through this weekend's ga…

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Ranching For Profit with Dallas Mount (Ranch Management Consultants) 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

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Dallas Mount is the owner of Ranch Management Consultants (RMC), home of the Ranching for Profit School and the Executive Link program. Dallas has led RMC since 2019 and worked with thousands of ranchers across North America, Australia and the UK to position their business for economic profit and ecologic health. After working with University of Wy…

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Special Episode - Heart Of The Game 53:03

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Send us a text This week's episode is something different, but it may be the most important episode we ever do. The highs and lows of Alloa's season are put to one side as guest host Craig Telfer is joined by Kieren Mooney, Ricky Saez, Michael Cross and David Rooney to talk about Heart of the Game. Listen as each guest talks passionately about thei…

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Digging into Marketing with Brock Taylor 35:57

2M ago35:57

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In today’s episode, Brock Taylor shares his history in agriculture and about his experiences in the cattle industry. He is the second generation at Taylor Auctions and his oldest son is now involved in the business as well. Brock is the Past President of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada and shares a bit about his role with this organizat…

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Producer Profile: Experience with Backgrounding with Trevor Atchison 1:03:38

3M ago1:03:38

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Trevor Atchison operates Poplarview Stock Farm with his wife Melissa, their two children Reese and Wyatt, his parents Lloyd and Joan Atchison and nephew Tyler Scott. Poplarview Stock Farm was recognized as a Century Farm in 2005. Trevor’s children and nephew are the 5th generation. The farm is located just east of Pipestone, MB in sandy soils borde…

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Episode 101 - Friday Night Lights 1:17:07

3M ago1:17:07

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Send us a text After the excitement of episode 100 we are back to business this week! We start by covering a couple of defeats - The Women's team losing to Linlithgow Rose and the Men suffering a 1-0 defeat in the highlands. Then its on to discuss Friday night's Scottish Cup 3rd round tie against Dumbarton. Fraser Clark joins us to discuss a busy c…

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Harmony in Farm Family Transitions with Elaine Froese 51:26

3M ago51:26

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Elaine Froese has coached over 1000 families helping decrease their anxiety over the uncertainty of their future. She has authored 5 books and written a Grainews column for 30 years. Froese Family Farms, a certified seed farm near Boissevain in Southwestern Manitoba is her home base, where she farms with her husband, son, and daughter in law. Faith…

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Ep. 12 From Prairie roots to premium bites: the jerky journey- Carzan Local Meats 36:19

3M ago36:19

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Welcome to Recipe for Success! In this episode, we’re excited to feature Carzan Local Meats, a family-owned business from Southey, Saskatchewan, dedicated to producing premium grass-fed beef and jerky products. Founded on the principles of sustainability and regenerative ranching, Carzan has become known for its locally raised meats and innovative …

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Episode 100 - The Gaffers 2:41:23

4M ago2:41:23

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Send us a text It's episode 100 and it's a bumper episode of over 2.5 hours featuring some special guests! We start by looking back on the 1-1 draw away at Queen of the South, as the Wasps return to the summit of League 1. We then turn attention over to the women's team with our first guest, as manager Allan Milne joins us to talk through his caree…

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The Impact of Grazing Management on Sequestering Carbon with Aaron Glen (AAFC) 51:14

4M ago51:14

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Dr. Aaron Glenn is a Research Scientist specializing in micrometeorology and has worked at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Brandon since 2011. He has a Ph.D. in Soil Science from the University of Manitoba. His area of expertise and research interests relate the impact that weather and climate have on crop production and the influence that agri…

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Episode 99 - The LD Show 55:49

4M ago55:49

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Send us a text We are back to talk through Alloa's rampaging 5-0 victory over Annan. We discuss the impact of our academy players as well as a veteran talisman continuing to hit the back of the net. Then it's on to look ahead to the trip to Dumfries this Saturday evening for the televised game against Queen of the South. Follow us on Twitter @wasps…

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Producer Profile with Glen and Pam Lowry (Lowry Farms) 50:18

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Glen and Pam own and operate a Beef Farm near Darlingford, MB. They are dedicated to raising their cattle using sustainable practices. The land they farm on has been in their family for 125 years, and they raised their three boys on the original homestead. Their commitment to the land is illustrated by the fact that they are participating in a Agri…

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Episode 98 - Back On Top 1:05:24

4M ago1:05:24

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Send us a text We start this week by discussing the news that Inverness Caledonian Thistle have entered administration and what it means for League 1 this season. Then its on to talk about the Women's team's commanding cup win over Clydebank, as we announce our second sponsored player for this season, Next, we chat through the mens team returning t…

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Virtual Fencing Trial at MBFI with Dr. Mary-Jane Orr & Judah Logan (MBFI) 1:08:54

4M ago1:08:54

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Mary-Jane leads a dedicated team at MBFI to advance Manitoba’s beef & forage industry through engaging stakeholders, evaluating on-farm innovation, and extension for sustainability of farmers, the public, and the environment. She deeply values the opportunity to collaborate with producers, researchers, education providers, extension specialists, co…

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Episode 97 - Quarterly Review 1:22:50

4M ago1:22:50

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Send us a text The first quarter of the league season is already in the books so its time for the boys to look back over the first 9 games. The SPFL Trust Trophy features as a highlight of the opening stages of the season and we talk through the key points of The Wasps 1-0 win over Arbroath as they progress to the quarter final stage. We also talk …

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Effects of Riparian Grazing on Distinct Phosphorus Sources with Alex Koiter 51:03

5M ago51:03

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Alex Koiter is an associate professor in the Department of Geography & Environment at Brandon University. His research program focuses on investigating the interactions between land and water management practices and geomorphology on soil and water quality. His research group investigates a wide range of agricultural issues including soil erosion, …

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Episode 96 - Late Drama 1:00:11

5M ago1:00:11

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Send us a text Alloa's unbeaten record remains...but only just, as a late Luke Rankin goal rescued a point at Montrose. We talk through our two new loanees, before reviewing last weekend's action. After talking up the Women's team opening league victory on Sunday, we look ahead to Paul Hartley bringing his Cove Rangers team to the Recs this week. F…

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Episode 95 - A Salute To Sammo 1:08:38

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Send us a text 7 weeks in to the League 1 season and the Wasps remain unbeaten at the summit of the division. This week we look back on the narrow win over Kelty, pulling out a cult hero from within the squad for special praise. We chat about the Women's team keeping up their own unbeaten record in the women's League Cup, before we preview this wee…

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Episode 94 - Signs Of Progress 59:50

5M ago59:50

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Send us a text Lots happening around the club this week and we start off with the 'signing' of the season! We look at a successful few days on and off the park for the Women's team as they progress in the Scottish Cup while securing a new shirt sponsor as well. Then we look at the Men's comeback draw against ICT before previewing the visit of Kelty…

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Manitoba Beef Producers Update & Traceability Regulation Changes with Carson Callum 39:19

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Carson Callum is the General Manager with Manitoba Beef Producers. Carson joined MBP in 2019, and comes with an extension background in agriculture. He has a Master’s of Science in Agriculture, specifically related to beef cattle. Carson has worked in many areas of the ag sector, and the beef industry is near and dear to him. He grew up on a small …

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Episode 93 - Supporters' Q&A 1:30:53

6M ago1:30:53

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Send us a text We start this weeks' episode with a look back at the Supporters' Q&A held last Thursday, running through what the various speakers had to say about what was happening at the club. We then look on the pitch as the good times keep rolling for Alloa as we progress to the 4th round of the SPFL Trust Trophy following the win over Partick.…

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Episode 92 - A Decent Point? 1:03:23

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Send us a text After a 0-0 draw at Gayfield, Alloa remain undefeated after 5 league games. This week we chat through the draw at Arbroath, talk about former loanee Ethan Sutherland making his end of window transfer down to Wolves, before chatting about the new look SPFL Trust Trophy and our trip to Frill this coming Saturday. Follow us on Twitter @…

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Water Quality Testing & Resources withe Dwayne Summach (Gov of Sask Ag) 1:08:48

6M ago1:08:48

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Dwayne recognizes that efficient use of on-farm produced feedstuffs impacts farm profitability. In his role as livestock and feed extension specialist, Dwayne provides information and recommendations to match feedstuffs to livestock feeding programs with a focus on maximizing livestock productivity and well-being. Dwayne has 20 years of experience …

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Episode 91 - A Case For The Defence 1:16:27

6M ago1:16:27

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Send us a text An unplanned break means this episode covers off the start of the season so far. We chat about the Premier Sports Cup campaign and then talk through the four league games so far as the Wasps sit joint top of League 1 with an unbeaten record. We talk through some of the players who have impressed as well as some we are looking to see …

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The Bright Future of Ag with MBFI's 2024 Summer Students 13:24

6M ago13:24

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Join us as we introduce MBFI's 2024 Summer Students! Briel Lemoing is from a grain farm near Basswood, Manitoba. She is entering her second year of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan. She plans on pursuing a career in cattle genetics and hopes to eventually return to her home farm a…

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Harvest Timing for Green Feed Study with Greg Penner (U of S) 54:13

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Dr. Greg Penner is a Professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science and holds a Centennial Enhancement Chair in Ruminant Nutritional Physiology at the University of Saskatchewan. He was hired in 2009 after obtaining his bachelor’s degree and M.Sc. degree at the University of Saskatchewan, and his PhD from the University of Alberta. Dr. P…

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MBFI Sod Seeding Trial & Forage Living Library with Dr. Mary-Jane Orr 41:07

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Today we are talking with Dr. Mary-Jane Orr about MBFI’s Sod Seeding Trial and the Forage Living Library. Mary-Jane leads a dedicated team at MBFI to advance Manitoba’s beef & forage industry through engaging stakeholders, evaluating on-farm innovation, and extension for sustainability of farmers, the public, and the environment. She deeply values …

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Producer Profile with Sean & Kristi-Lyn Buckley (Deer Meadow Farmacy) 1:07:18

7M ago1:07:18

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At Deer Meadow Farmacy, Sean and Kristi-Lyn Buckley prioritize the health and wellness of their entire ecological system- knowing the well-being of nature is parallel to that of human health. With this correlation at the forefront of their minds, they strive to maximize diversity above and below the soil to create a resilient, holistic ecosystem wh…

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Episode 90 - Back For A New Season 1:16:45

8M ago1:16:45

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Send us a text After a 6 week break the boys return for Season 24/25! We chat through the preseason campaign as we discuss the trialists that have been on show and how Luke Rankin has carried on from where he left off at East Stirlingshire last season. Its not just on the park though, as we comment of a significant change in the coaching staff. We …

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Positive Public Perception with Donalee Jones 49:02

8M ago49:02

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Donalee Jones has been producing documentary & commercial television projects for over 20 years, but her real passion is agriculture. She grew up on a mixed grain and cattle farm near Baldur, Manitoba and from a young age she was drawn to the rural lifestyle. In 2008, she and her partner began implementing a succession plan which allowed them to ta…

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Positive Public Perception with Amie Peck 57:36

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Amie Peck leads the Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE) team at the Canadian Cattle Association which works to increase public trust in the Canadian beef industry by supporting industry synergies, forming strategic partnerships and connecting positively with consumers and the public. This includes addressing industry issues by coordinating key …

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Ep. 11 Pivoting to Pita- Cedar Valley Selections- Ameen Fadel 34:10

9M ago34:10

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Welcome to "Recipe for Success," the podcast that explores the journeys of trailblazers in the food industry. In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Ameen Fadel, Cofounder and President of Cedar Valley, a Canadian food manufacturer known for its authentic style pita chips made with better-for-you ingredients. Ameen's entrepreneurial journey beg…

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The Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence with Scott Wright (U of S) 1:11:53

9M ago1:11:53

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Dr. Scott Wright is the director of the USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE). Scott Wright is the Director of the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE) at the University of Saskatchewan. Scott started his Saskatchewan career in 1983 as a Graduate Student at the U of S Termuende Farm on pasture rejuvenation and fertiliza…

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Livestock Price Insurance & Risk Mitigation Tools with Tyler Fulton 49:32

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Tyler and Dorelle along with their kids Evan and Mae own and operate Tyton Farm Ltd, a 600 head cow/calf/backgrounding operation south of Birtle, MB. The farm operates about 6000 acres in prairie pothole country, which consists of mostly tame pasture, hay, and some annual crops. Tyler has spent most of his off-farm career in the field of livestock …

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Episode 89 - Squad Update 1:13:05

9M ago1:13:05

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Send us a text This weeks' episode has us taking a look at the latest squad update from the club giving us the platform for nest seasons team. We go through each position group and cover off who is staying, who has left and throw out a few potential transfer targets as well. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - htt…

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Episode 88 - Season 23/24 Review 1:47:40

9M ago1:47:40

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Send us a text Season 2023/24 is now in the books and the boys sit down to look back at what was an eventful year. From a shocker of a league cup campaign, through a change in management, and ending with the playoffs, we look back over each month. We also drop in the (shocking) season predictions we made before a ball had been kicked and sum up how…

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Episode 87 - Bobby Goals 47:01

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Send us a text We couldn't let the season end without a chat with one of the young loan players who have lit up League 1 this season...Bobby Wales joins us for a chat about his successful loan spell with Alloa this season. Bobby chats about how the loan came to happen, his run of 0 goals in the first 8 games versus the 8 in 10 that followed as well…

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Livestock Price Insurance with Jeff Legaarden (MASC) 46:37

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Jeff Legaarden is a Business Development Specialist with MASC and a livestock coordinator. Jeff has been working for MASC for over 15 years and has worked with the Livestock Price Insurance program since its beginning 10 years ago. As well as working for MASC, Jeff has his own cattle operation, which he manages along with his wife and 3 sons. Today…

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Episode 86 - Pride 1:10:28

10M ago1:10:28

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Send us a text In a cruel twist of irony, the Wasps season came to an end at New Douglas Park on Saturday, in scenes that bared out similarities to the previous season. We jump on to discuss a bright Alloa start, the game defining incident, and most importantly, the way 10 man Alloa excelled in the second 45. We finish up with a chat about contract…

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Ep.10 Growing the appetite for Canadian products internationally through Canada Brand Program- AAFC- Cheryl Donnelly 36:57

10M ago36:57

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In this episode we are joined by Cheryl Donnelly, Senior Market Development Officer at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). With 14 years of experience in international affairs at AAFC, Cheryl has been instrumental in driving market development strategies and initiatives in regions such as the EU and the Middle East. Her expertise extends to le…

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Episode 85 - On A Knife Edge 56:44

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Send us a text It's playoff time so of course that means it's Alloa v Hamilton...again. The boys chat through Tuesday night's 2-2 draw at the Recs before looking ahead to the 2nd leg at New Douglas Park on Saturday. Follow us on Twitter @waspsnestpod Music: Posteriosis by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https…

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Episode 84 - Playoff Bound 1:05:47

10M ago1:05:47

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Send us a text The Wasps are heading back to the playoffs following a huge win at Cove. We chat through that win in the north east and the players who have extended their stay with Alloa. There's a quick interlude to talk about the loss to Hamilton on Saturday and the upcoming visit to Falkirk, before we look ahead to the first leg of the playoff s…

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