Best Matthew Siwiec Podcasts (2024)

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#23: Finding the Voice of Your EP with Stephanie French 23:26

3y ago23:26

23:26

Stephanie is an R&B/Neo-Soul singer-songwriter from Alberta. In this interview we discuss her new EP “Diary of Stephanie”, which is available on all streaming platforms.She is involved in a variety of Edmonton-based projects including fan favourite “Black Everyday” by Arlo Maverick and she was also featured as the Starlight Sessions’ Artist Of the …

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#22: "Edmonton is at a Pivotal Moment" with Amarjeet Sohi, 2021 Mayoral Candidate 28:08

3y ago28:08

28:08

We interview Amarjeet Sohi, Edmonton 2021 Mayoral Candidate about his experiences as an ETS bus driver, his political journey as the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and his 2021 mayoral campaign. Amarjeet served as an Edmonton City Councillor of Ward 6 from 2007 to 2010, and then Edmonton City Councillor from 2010 to 2015. After that Am…

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#21: Reimagining Communitites with Dany Ko of Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) / Queer & Trans Asian Youth (QTAY) 25:43

3y ago25:43

25:43

We interview Dany Ko (siya/伊 or they/them), youth program coordinator of Asian Community AIDS Services and Queer & Trans Asian Youth (QTAY). We learn more about the “When You’re Ready” program, and the challenges specific to queer east and south-east asians, and also what it means to use storytelling as a way of reimagining communities. IG - @queer…

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#20: A Glass of Wine with Your Personal Finances with Matthew Siwiec of The Friendly Financial Coach - Podcast Crossover 33:25

3+ y ago33:25

33:25

In this episode, we interview Matthew Siwiec, CFP, the Head Financial Literacy Coach of the Friendly Financial Coach and the host of the podcast: Simple Money Podcast - Canadian Personal Finance. We talk about his business, his podcast, the financial advisory industry in Canada, and the most important things to know when dealing with your Personal …

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#19: Food Writing in the #MeToo Era with Ivy Knight 34:11

3+ y ago34:11

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We interview Ivy Knight, journalist, cultural programmer, filmmaker, cookbook author and self-declared memelord. We talk about her career, the #MeToo movement in the restaurant world, and how memes have become a popular coping mechanism. You can follow Ivy on her instagram page @Ivyporkchopknight, her meme instagram page @allezceline or on Twitter …

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#18: Ethical Fashion: A Trend That Lasts - with Brandy Mercredi of FRANC 24:18

3+ y ago24:18

24:18

We interview Brandy Mercredi, Founder of FRANC, a clothing brand that focuses on basics made ethically in Canada. We talk about her journey of starting her own business, what it means for clothing to be sustainably sourced and what shoppers should look out for in their clothing. You can visit the FRANC webpage to learn more: https://wearfranc.com/ …

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#17: The Fight for Caribou Conservation with Dr. Justina Ray 48:07

3+ y ago48:07

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We interview Dr. Justina Ray, President and Senior Scientist of Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, about her journey to a career in wildlife conservation, the state of caribou conservation in Canada, and what needs to happen to reverse caribou population decline. To learn more about the work of Dr. Justina Ray and the Wildlife Conservation Socie…

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#16: Homelessness in Canada with Jamie Rogers 28:46

3+ y ago28:46

28:46

In this episode we speak with Jamie Rogers, Manager of the Homeless & Housing Development Department of the Medicine Hat Community Housing Society. We talk about the systemic causes of homelessness in Canada, housing policies, and her motivations. -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the following benefits: Fa…

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#15: The Canadian Dream with Mohamad Fakih of Paramount Fine Foods 30:59

4+ y ago30:59

30:59

Mohamad is the founder of the restaurant chain, Paramount Fine Foods. He is also known for his charitable work through the Fakih Foundation and being a Canadian representative of the UN Human Rights Commission. He was also named one of Toronto’s Top 50 Most Influential People of 2019 by Toronto Life. Mohamad Fakih was presented the key to the City …

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#14: The Making of "Toronto's Hot Sauce" with Karthy Subramaniam of LITS 36:53

4+ y ago36:53

36:53

Karthy Subramaniam is the co-founder of LITS (Lost In the Sauce), a hot sauce brand made in Toronto, Ontario. LITS' “Burning Mango” was the winner of the Best Medium Heat Hot Sauce at the Heatwave Hamilton Hot Sauce Expo 2019. In this episode we talk about the making of the heat, the vision for the company, and we try some hot sauces. “All of our s…

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#13: Navigating Racial Identity through Comics with Pearl Low 38:41

4+ y ago38:41

38:41

Pearl Low is an Afro-Asian Story Artist based in Vancouver, BC where she practices Animation as a Story Artist. In this episode we talk with Pearl Low about her experiences as an illustrative artist in Vancouver, her self-published and autobiographical comic, “TENSION”, and we also play some games! You can find more of her work on her instagram (@f…

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#12: How to start your own agency with Miracle Kerr of Miracle Management 38:03

5y ago38:03

38:03

Miracle Kerr is the Founder and Agency Director of Miracle Management. Miracle Management is a personalized brand management agency focusing on the development and management of Toronto’s diverse models, actors, and artists. Miracle utilises her time to work closely with our diverse roster to build brands that transcend the title of model, actor, o…

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#11: Not Your Typical City Councillor, Kristyn Wong-Tam 44:58

5+ y ago44:58

44:58

Kristyn Wong-Tam is the Toronto City Councillor of Ward 13 — Toronto Centre. She is a human rights activist, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of Asian Canadians for Equal Marriage which helped successfully advocate for the legalization of same sex marriage in Canada in 2005. She works with 7 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) and 7 Committee and Boa…

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#10: Indigenous Activism through Pop Art with Chippewar 52:55

5+ y ago52:55

52:55

Jay Soule is a multidisciplinary artist also known as “Chippewar”. Jay is one of the most underrated artists. His work is truly inspiring and thought-provoking. Quoting from one article (Skindigenous): “Jays internationally recognized work expresses much of the angst of today’s indigenous population in Canada.” In this episode we discuss three piec…

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#9: Matching your money with your values through impact investing with Adam Spence 42:04

5+ y ago42:04

42:04

Adam Spence the founder and director of the Social Venture Connexion (SVX) at MaRS. He is also the co-founder of both the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing and the School for Social Entrepreneurs Ontario. Before his time at MaRS, Adam was executive director of the Ontario Association of Food Banks and a community leader speaking out on issues relate…

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#8: Africadian History and "How to Not Be Bamboozled" with George Elliott Clarke 34:32

5+ y ago34:32

34:32

George Elliott Clark is one of the most prolific Canadian poets and playwrights. He is most known for his chronicles and exploration of the history of Black Canadian communities of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. As well he coined the term “Afracadia”. Among his many accomplishments, he was the 7th Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate, he was appoin…

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#7: Do You Queer What I Queer - Podcast Crossover 46:01

5+ y ago46:01

46:01

In this episode we sit down and talk with Thom, El, and Jessie from the hilarious podcast, Do You Queer What I Queer?. We learn about the people behind the show and also play some games. We also talk about how DYQWIQ came to be, what they have learned and what we can expect in the near future. Also Jessie was fired in this episode. You can find the…

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#6: Emmanuelle Chateauneuf's Journey Back to "Queen Street" 34:04

5+ y ago34:04

34:04

We talk with Emmanuelle Chateauneuf about her experiences as a Filipino immigrant in the small town of Sault Ste Marie, her experience at Sheridan College and also how sometimes you need to be confrontational and shout your way to publishing your first book. During the day-time she works as a teacher shaping the minds of tomorrow, and during the we…

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#5: Dave Mowat, what it meant to be CEO of ATB Financial 36:53

5+ y ago36:53

36:53

We talk with Dave Mowat, who was the CEO of ATB Financial for 11 years. We talk about the Alberta economy, what makes a good CEO, and experience at Al Gore's training bootcamp. We learn about what it means to be a CEO and a leader today. -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the following benefits: Fan shout-ou…

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#4: Tina Yeonju Oh, another feminist killjoy talks about climate justice 58:10

5+ y ago58:10

58:10

We speak with Tina Oh, an award-winning environmentalist and organizer. CBC named her one of the top 13 Canadian environmentalists and she also won the 2018 Brouwer Youth Award. She is also a Canadian Youth Delegate who attends the annual UN COP meeting. In this episode, we talk about her work as a core organizer of Divest MTA, her experience at CO…

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#3: Empowering Women with Modest Fashion and Hijabs, Wedad Amiri 36:44

5+ y ago36:44

36:44

In this episode, we speak with Wedad Amiri, the founder and fashion designer of Afflatus Hijab. We learn about how Wedad went from being a government employee to a designer and founder of her own company. We also talk about what modest clothing is, about her walk in the 2018 Maarkah New York Fashion Week, her newest clothing line, and how she uses …

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#2: "Canada's Appa" and More! with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Part 2 44:57

5+ y ago44:57

44:57

Our guest today is Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, the actor who plays "Appa" on Kim's Convenience. Our guest today is a writer, comedian, father, immigrant and an award-winning actor. He has won the Canadian Screen Award for the Best Lead Actor and he was the host for the CBC show, "Canada's Smartest Person Junior." Postal Code Chronicles Instagram Facebook W…

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#1: "Canada's Appa" and More! with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Part 1 44:30

5+ y ago44:30

44:30

Our guest today is Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, the actor who plays "Appa" on Kim's Convenience. Our guest today is a writer, comedian, father, immigrant and an award-winning actor. He has won the Canadian Screen Award for the Best Lead Actor and he was the host for the CBC show, "Canada's Smartest Person Junior." -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a…

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#0: PCC Mic Check 0:31

5+ y ago0:31

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Thanks for listening to our mic check. -- Be a part of our Patreon community! As a Patreon contributor you can get the following benefits: Fan shout-out! We will give you a shout-out in a future episode. We will give you early access to new PCC merch, including stickers and tote bags! You will be able to submit fan questions for upcoming guests tha…

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Matthew Siwiec Podcasts

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Postal Code Chronicles - A Canadian Podcast

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#23: Finding the Voice of Your EP with Stephanie French 23:26

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#22: "Edmonton is at a Pivotal Moment" with Amarjeet Sohi, 2021 Mayoral Candidate 28:08

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#21: Reimagining Communitites with Dany Ko of Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) / Queer & Trans Asian Youth (QTAY) 25:43

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#20: A Glass of Wine with Your Personal Finances with Matthew Siwiec of The Friendly Financial Coach - Podcast Crossover 33:25

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#19: Food Writing in the #MeToo Era with Ivy Knight 34:11

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#18: Ethical Fashion: A Trend That Lasts - with Brandy Mercredi of FRANC 24:18

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#17: The Fight for Caribou Conservation with Dr. Justina Ray 48:07

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#16: Homelessness in Canada with Jamie Rogers 28:46

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#15: The Canadian Dream with Mohamad Fakih of Paramount Fine Foods 30:59

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#14: The Making of "Toronto's Hot Sauce" with Karthy Subramaniam of LITS 36:53

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#13: Navigating Racial Identity through Comics with Pearl Low 38:41

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#12: How to start your own agency with Miracle Kerr of Miracle Management 38:03

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#11: Not Your Typical City Councillor, Kristyn Wong-Tam 44:58

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#10: Indigenous Activism through Pop Art with Chippewar 52:55

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#9: Matching your money with your values through impact investing with Adam Spence 42:04

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#8: Africadian History and "How to Not Be Bamboozled" with George Elliott Clarke 34:32

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#7: Do You Queer What I Queer - Podcast Crossover 46:01

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#6: Emmanuelle Chateauneuf's Journey Back to "Queen Street" 34:04

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#5: Dave Mowat, what it meant to be CEO of ATB Financial 36:53

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#4: Tina Yeonju Oh, another feminist killjoy talks about climate justice 58:10

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#3: Empowering Women with Modest Fashion and Hijabs, Wedad Amiri 36:44

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#2: "Canada's Appa" and More! with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Part 2 44:57

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#1: "Canada's Appa" and More! with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Part 1 44:30

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#0: PCC Mic Check 0:31

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