Best Robby Franks Podcasts (2024)

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Bill Braden - Story Telling & Photography, The evolution of the craft. 1:00:23

3d ago1:00:23

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Bill Braden is a photographer, storyteller and writer. He is a longtime resident of Yellowknife and has built his career there since his youth. Bill and I have worked together briefly and have enjoyed sharing ideas, techniques and talking about photography together. Join us for a discussion about his current projects, his origin story and how techn…

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How Much Structure Do Kids Need? 43:29

4d ago43:29

43:29

It's back - your favorite podcast that you haven't told anyone about (please start telling people)! This week Casey and Ahri tackle how to implement structure, what that means and if people will think your a bad parent if you don't have enough of it. We also talk about Casey's new haircut, our first memories as people and what are go to "moves" are…

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Patti Miller on the newly revised version of Writing True Stories 35:39

10d ago35:39

35:39

Patti Miller joins us to read from and talk about her book Writing True Stories which has just been extensively updated and extended. She talks about what has changed in the 30+ years since she started teaching Life Writing, the impact of technology, her best tip, her own work in progress, and lots more. Find out more about Patti and Writing True S…

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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? 41:42

13d ago41:42

41:42

Well are you? Casey isn't. Ahri may have cheated. This episode brings the laughs and the drama as tweedle dee and tweedle dum do what they do - argue and get off topic. But also, they take an are you smarter than a 5th grader quiz and Ahri defends wearing a bathing suit for shorts. After all that hulabaloo, Casey discusses the process of having a s…

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Not Everyone Can Have Dreams 50:33

19d ago50:33

50:33

Episode 60! Casey and Ahri are back live and in person! Ahri recounts his first weekend away from his newborn and Casey is dealing with the internet comments on a viral video. This leads her on a rant about people working at the bank. It's a wild one folks! Also email us darnit! ++RATE AND REVIEW++ Need advice? Have a funny story? Email us at never…

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Julia Levitina on The girl From Moscow 35:23

20d ago35:23

35:23

Julia Levitina reads from and talks about her new book The Girl From Moscow including such things as how the book came about, why fiction, how the book follows her own departure from the Soviet Union, the importance of 1983 as her setting, inherited trauma and her protagonists, antisemitism, the theatre, her work-in-progress and lots more. Find out…

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Can We Still Have Sleepovers? 55:00

27d ago55:00

55:00

This week we cover a topic that has become controversial - sleepovers! Are we having them, are we not having them? Sleepovers used to be so common and yet many parents are opting out of this old tradition. Ahri also pitches Casey his Shark Tank idea and spoiler alert! She did not invest. ++RATE AND REVIEW++ Need advice? Have a funny story? Email us…

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Mary Pierot & George Grandjamb - Fort Good Hope Forest Fire Evacuation, Gratitude & Community 35:01

27d ago35:01

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On June 15th 2024 a fire was noticed outside of the community of Fort Good Hope. Over the course of the day it grew to the point where a community evacuation was necessary. This effort was multifaceted, residents were moved by air and water, some headed out to their camps but many were flown to the neighbouring communities. I had the pleasure to si…

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Paulie Chinna - Serving as an MLA, Life after the elections & What's next? 54:35

1M ago54:35

54:35

This week we were able to sit down with Paulie Chinna, our former MLA who just recently finished up her first term in office. We get into her experience of being an MLA, what that was like for her through the numerous challenges she faced over her 4 years in office. What life has looked like since the most recent election and now where she has set …

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Help! I Stopped Breastfeeding And Now I Don't Know How To Connect With My Baby 46:10

1M ago46:10

46:10

Ello! Casey and Ahri are reunited and they immediately cross the line! But good news - Casey successfully stopped breastfeeding after her third attempt! But now she's struggling with a whole other set of emotions and feeling disconnected now that she's no longer physically connected to her baby. Ahri is struggling with emotions as well as he heads …

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Danny Gaudet - Chasing Legends, Community Leadership & Meaning 58:47

1M ago58:47

58:47

Danny Gaudet is the Ɂekw’ahtı̨dǝ́ (Chief) of Délı̨nę. He has lived in the Sahtú for his whole life and was instrumental in negotiating the self government agreement between Délı̨nę and the Federal Government. We had the opportunity to hear about his background, understand what motivates him and how he views leadership. We talk about what we enjoys …

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Wait...Do I Want Kids?? w/ Noah Findling and Sydney Steinberg 59:23

1M ago59:23

59:23

Yo ho ho! Ahri is joined this week by his brother, comedian Noah Findling and his wife comedian Sydney Steinberg while Casey is out with a mysterious illness. These bros talk becoming aunts and uncles, having parents in their 80's and completely changing your mind about having kids. It can happen!! And check out Noah and Sydneys podcast - @thebedti…

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Robbie Craig - Art Heists, Daring to follow what inspires you & Entrepreneurship 1:05:14

1M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

This week we sit down with Robbie Craig. Robbie is a prolific artist and painter based out of Yellowknife NWT. His art depicts the North and does so in such an incredible style that really captures it's spirit and essence. Through the medium of acrylic painting, he uses bold colours and lines to portray his vision. On this episode we talk about his…

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The One Where Ahri Goes Into Labor 52:22

2M ago52:22

52:22

And baby makes 4! This week we discuss the arrival of Ahri's new baby and how he almost passed out in the delivery room. Men amirite? He tells us how they spent their last few hours as a family of three and what Real Housewife they spotted in Homegoods. ++RATE AND REVIEW++ Need advice? Have a funny story? Email us at nevernottiredpod@gmail.com Foll…

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Controversial Parenting with Robby Slowik 46:17

2M ago46:17

46:17

Casey is joined this week by her husband Robby who is filling in for Ahri as he enjoys his new baby!! These two lovebirds discuss attachment parenting and being a parent not a friend to your child which are both considered hot topics in the parenting sphere. What side are you on? We also discuss our favorite snacks growing up and how Robby spent th…

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SHADY SHIT X NNT CROSSOVER EP - WHAT THE HELL DID RUBY FRANKE DO? 53:39

2M ago53:39

53:39

Folks we have a very special ep for you today! Casey forced Ahri to participate in her old podcast Shady Shit's format where she picks a topic that's shady and they discuss it. Todays topic is the mommy blogger turned jail bird Ruby Franke. What happened to this Utah mom who had 2.5 million youtube subscribers that led her to recieve 4 consecutive …

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Omar Musa on The Fullness 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

Omar Musa joins us to perform from and talk about his new album The Fullness. We talk about collaboration and his amazing collaborators, pushing into liminal spaces of multiple identities, leaning into grief and joy ("our lives given shape by shadows"), ego deflation, how some of the songs on The Fullness were created, the percussiveness of rap and…

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Frank Pope - Immigrating to Canada, The Hudson's Bay Company & Loving the North. 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Frank Pope is the mayor of Norman Wells, In this episode we cover his journey through history, arriving in Canada and how his life / career progressed. When and how he got to know the Sahtu, and his optimism for the future of the region.By Josh Ferguson

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Pure Madness for 31 Minutes 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

What happens when you try and record a podcast with a sick baby and two people with no attention span? You're about to find out! Ahri comes to Casey's house to pick up stuff for the new baby and madness ensues. Honestly no idea what we talk about. Should be fun! ++RATE AND REVIEW++ Need advice? Have a funny story? Email us at nevernottiredpod@gmail…

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More is More! 56:36

3M ago56:36

56:36

In todays ep we have a discussion about toys! Can you have too many? Do you rotate? Hide them? Regift them? Only have a few? Or do you say f it and buy every toy on the market and surround your child in toys from all angles? Before we tackle this, we talk about embarassing wedding behavior and our favorite american idol audition videos to watch and…

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I Want My Mommy 51:07

3M ago51:07

51:07

The dynamic duo is back! This weeks episode is a hodge podge about being sick, being on the road and how you officially become an adult once your parents stop being your first call in an emergency. Does that ever happen? Still waiting..... Also we answer a listener email about whether or not to tell off your childs coach for practices always runnin…

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Kent MacCarter on Fat Chance 31:56

3M ago31:56

31:56

Kent MacCarter joins us to read from and talk about his new poetry book Fat Chance. We talk about Kent's process, about having written the "feel bad book of the year”, his journalistic process, the nature of Gossypiboma (retained medical objects), memoir, reverse ekphrasis, and lots more. For more information or to purchase a copy of Fat Chance vis…

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Mathieu Gallant - Recovering From Service, Moving North & Black Jack Fishing 59:45

3M ago59:45

59:45

Mathieu Gallant is the Owner of Black Jack Fishing. He spends his summers on Great Slave Lake with clients, catching some of the biggest fish they have ever seen. Today, we learn more about Mathieu's past, what brought him to the North & how fishing was so critical for his transition to civilian life after his service in the Canadian Military.…

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On Empathy 56:42

3M ago56:42

56:42

Episode 50! To ring in this milestone, Casey and Ahri discuss empathy, really listening to people, and how everyone deserves love. There's also a story about a guy holding lettuce on the train and email about how to talk to your kids about sick pets. Check it out! ++RATE AND REVIEW++ Need advice? Have a funny story? Email us at nevernottiredpod@gma…

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Charles McNeely - Growing up in the Sahtu, SSI & the Mackenzie Valley Highway. 58:21

3M ago58:21

58:21

Charles McNeely is the Chairperson for The Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated. We talk about his experience growing up in the Sahtu, living off the land, and how his life changed to now working as the Chair of the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated. We talk about the impact the Mackenzie Valley Highway could have on the region and how it would help bolster…

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Spring Break Should Be Illegal 53:53

3M ago53:53

53:53

Coming in hot off an eclipse, Casey and Ahri discuss why they took a week off. Spoiler alert - it's because Casey was tired from partying too hard on her first weekend away from the baby and Ahri was having a panic attack triggered by his daughters spring break! We get into parenting through the panic, and little ways to make life easier. And if yo…

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Tyson Doonan - Aircraft Maintenance, Rotational Work, Teamwork & Mentoring 1:01:02

4M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

This week I had the opportunity to sit down with a friend of mine Tyson Doonan. He is a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer who just finished up his work with North-Wright after spending two years doing rotational work. He is passionate about his work, travel and photography and is now moving to the island of Antigua to embark on the next chapter of his …

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On Getting Rid of Guilt 55:42

4M ago55:42

55:42

Heyo! Your favorite duo is back! On this weeks ep Casey and Ahri discuss guilt. Guilt of not having closer relationships with your parents, or old friends, or anyone really and how to forgive yourself for it. It's ok to need time to yourself after a kid and it's ok to work on realationships later in life or not at all! Whatever you choose, do it gu…

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Ok But Should We Do Ozempic? 54:02

4M ago54:02

54:02

Another episode hot off the presses! Casey and Ahri recap whats been going in life - for Ahri it's been dealing with a kid with a double ear infection and for Casey it's the guilt of her upcoming trip away from the baby. Ahri also gets Casey a thoughtful gift and we read a listener email about Ozempic! ++RATE AND REVIEW++ Need advice? Have a funny …

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Casey Did What?!? 59:24

4M ago59:24

59:24

This week on NNT Ahri is getting excited for his babymoon and Casey is getting excited (and nervous) for a weekend away from her baby for the first time. We also have a listener email about having twins when you were trying for one more! And Casey shares something very bad with Ahri........can you guess what she did? ++RATE AND REVIEW++ Need advice…

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Robbie Coburn on Ghost Poetry 31:36

4M ago31:36

31:36

Robbie Coburn reads from and talks about his new book Ghost Poetry. Topics covered include the many ghosts that haunt the pages of the book, dreams and nightmares, the relationship between horses and people, subject and object, the subconscious, confessional poetry and the creative act/the artifice, horses, gothic country as a genre, and lots more.…

8M ago58:37

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Money - let's talk about it! One of the hosts does not share a bank account with their spouse and the other got a joint account with theirs when they were still dating...can you guess who's who?? Credit cards, credit scores, and being hasty with cash we talk about it all. But not before a heated debate about The Little Mermaid. ***** DON'T FORGET T…

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