BroilTalk is the dedicated podcast for the brand Broil, a music production house based in Quebec City. Every two weeks, the owner Raf Malenfant invites one of his friends from the music scene for a chat and lets the conversation wander wherever it may go!
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Greetings cyberspace. Tune in every Wednesday as Angelo and Brian discuss tech news and issues, as well as the fads and trends of yesteryear. Stick around as they also delve into the strange world of the paranormal.
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Welcome to "The Art of Hospitality," where the Operator meets the Philosopher to unravel the intricate tapestry of the vacation rental industry. Led by Conrad O'Connell, the Digital Strategist who turns clicks into bookings, and hosted by Scott Fasano, the "Operator," and Adam Norko, the "Philosopher," our podcast presents a trinity of perspectives that uniquely positions us at the intersection of practical operations, philosophical depth, and digital innovation. We tackle the gamut—marketin ...
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Steve Stevens started in the music world when he was 8 years old, at what time he was taking singing courses with the Petits Chanteurs de Laval, directed by Gregory Charles. Thereafter, he took courses in Latin International Dance Sport, which contributed in developing his taste for tribal and latino which expressed itself in his mixes and podcasts. In 1998, he began dance teaching in big parties with 700 to 2000 attendees, which occurred every Saturday night. From year 2000 on, the animatio ...
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Breaking Down The Business Sense Of Treating Customers Like Rock Stars (With Jeff Ostermann)
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In this episode, we interview Jeff Ostermann from Sweetwater (Sweetwater is the world's leading music technology and instrument retailer) about how customer care leads to the ideal outcome not only for happy customers, but for their business as well. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko Scott Fasano Conrad O'Connell Jeff Ostermann Sweetwater…
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Episode 269: Merlin Paid A Giant To Move The Stonehenge Rocks 100% Confirmed
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This week, Brian is joined by his wife Steph as they discuss their recent trip to Europe, including a stop at Stonehenge and the Tower of London. Special Guest: Steph W..By Brian Hastie, Angelo Fiorentino
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Going From A To Z In The Vacation Rental Industry (With Kimberly White & Jeff Iloulian)
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In this episode, we interview Jeff Iloulian and Kimberly White from HostGPO on their approach to marketing, brand building, standards, scaling, 'starting from the bottom' and more. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko Scott Fasano Conrad O'Connell Kimberly White Jeff Iloulian HostGPOBy The Business Blacksmith
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Building A Hospitable + Welcoming Vacation Rental Experience In Québec (With Kerri Gibson)
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In this episode, we interview with Kerri Gibson of Chalets Hygge. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko Scott Fasano Conrad O'Connell Kerri Gibson Chalets HyggeBy The Business Blacksmith
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Hitting Reset On The Art Of Hospitality: An Important Update About Where We're Heading
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In this episode, we share what's happening with the next phase of The Art Of Hospitality, why our back catalog is down and other important life updates. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko Scott Fasano Conrad O'ConnellBy The Business Blacksmith
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Brian got new AirPods, someone wrote in to tell us our podcast could sound better, an internet mystery has been solved, and the Warrens were once on the Sally Jessy Raphael show and it was a doozie. Links: Everyone Knows That: internet music mystery solved via 1986 adult movie | Music | The Guardian Sally Jessy Raphael Snedeker Family The Haunting …
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Hospitality Is Life: How To Over-Deliver On Experience On The Small Things (With John Paladino)
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In this episode, we interview with John Paladino from Small Batch Hats (our proud hat builder) and Milestone Meetings. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko Scott Fasano Conrad O'Connell Small Batch Hats John Paladino Milestone MeetingsBy The Business Blacksmith
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Episode 267: Is The Universe's Hard Drive Actually Full?
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Are popular product reviewers responsible for ruining products with negative reviews? Are we living in a simulation? These are the questions posed (and discussed) in this week's episode. Links: Do Bad Reviews Kill Companies? - YouTube Don’t blame MKBHD for the fate of Humane AI and Fisker | TechCrunch A Scientist Says He Has the Evidence That We Li…
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Technology In Our Industry Is Not JUST About Software: Here Is Why (With Nils Erik Mattisson)
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In this episode, we interview Nils Erik Mattisson from Minut on hardware, safety, the Airbnb camera ban, his history at Apple and a lot more. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko Scott Fasano Conrad O'Connell Minut Nils Erik MattissonBy The Business Blacksmith
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Episode 266: A Fourth Grade Book Report On UFOs
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Brian gets a new phone, Humane releases their answer to the smart phone, AI artwork in a movie causes an Upraor, and Angelo shares his book report for UFO, by Garrett Graff. Links: Humane AI Pin review: the post-smartphone future isn’t here yet - The Verge The Worst Product I've Ever Reviewed... For Now - YouTube Incredible New Device That Doesn't …
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If Data Is Gold, Does That Make This Man The "Vacation Rental King Midas"? (With Jamie Lane)
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In this episode, we interview Data King Jamie Lane on Airdna's approach, regulation, the 'truth', going viral, facts over fiction and even more. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko Scott Fasano Conrad O'Connell Jamie Lane Airdna 2024 Outlook Report Best Places to Invest in 2024 January Monthly Review…
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This week, Akon's city is a house of cards made of crypto, and an eternal question is answered: are psychedelic drugs a window to an alien world? Links: The Brutal Collapse of Akon’s Scam City Akon City: tumbleweed rolls through site of rapper’s Wakanda-inspired dream Debt-trap diplomacy - Wikipedia Can psychedelics actually help us communicate wit…
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The Vacation Rental Industry's Massive Inflection Point Happening Now (With Ashley Ching)
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In this episode, we interview Ashley Ching of Inhaven on standards, growth, what the key elements (bed/bath/kitchen) in a vacation rental are doing well vs doing poorly, scaling and more. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko Scott Fasano Conrad O'Connell Ashley Ching InhavenBy The Business Blacksmith
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Ep 21: Hosting a radio show, the history of punk rock & concerts with Eric Bed
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Quand tu penses à la scène punk-rock de la ville de Québec, y'a un Eric Bed qui n'est jamais bien loin. Ayant animé Punk Détente aux côtés d'Émilie Plamondon pendant 2 ans et animant présentement l'émission Prescription Punk Rock à CKRL, il fait pas mal partie intégrante du paysage musical de Québec. PPR c'est notamment: • 711 épisodes • 1950 inter…
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Ep 20: Techniques, tips & tricks for vocals with Julie Marcotte
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Julie Marcotte est une "mom-slow-trepreneure" qui sait allier sa passion pour la voix, son rôle de maman et ses ambitions entrepreneuriales. En tant que spécialiste de l'optimisation vocale, Julie propose des programmes de coaching adaptés à tous les niveaux. Tu l'as peut-être déjà vu avec ses projets « WY Bunch » et « Ontvband » ou même sur TikTok…
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Making Vacation Rentals Even More Accessible To ALL People Is Good Business (With Adam Probolsky & Lorraine Woodward)
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In this episode, we interview people who are aiming to make the world a better place for all who travel - including those that may have more specific requirements in the design of a vacation rental due to a physical, cognitive or other condition. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko Scott Fasano Conrad O'Connell Lorraine (Berry) Woodward…
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This week, the DOJ sues Apple (how do you like them Apple(s)?), and Quebec wins the Double Density award for most UFO sightings based on the 2023 Canadian UFO Survey. Links: United States v. Apple is pure nerd rage - The Verge Apple’s iPhone is not a monopoly like Windows was a monopoly | TechCrunch Canadian UFO Survey…
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Ep 19: Working with a producer, evolving as a band & reading books with Olivier Roy
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Olivier Roy est le bassiste et membre fondateur du groupe DON'T TRY (anciennement Boundaries). Tu l'as probablement aussi déjà vu sur un stage comme guitariste avec la formation Get The Shot. Il a d'ailleurs rejoint le band officiellement dans la dernière année. Au fil des années, Olivier a cumulé une impressionnante liste de tournées international…
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Episode 263: We’re Not Gonna Take It: The Fatigue Of UFO Disclosure
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This week: • The PS5... Pro??? (Yes) • TikTok... Banned in the US?? (Maybe) • UFO Disclosure... Just around the corner?? (No) Links: Sony’s PS5 Pro is up to three times faster, may arrive holiday 2024 - The Verge How the House quietly revived the TikTok ban bill - The Verge https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tiktok-national-security-review-1.7143574#…
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Ep 18: Photography, videography & playing in "Never More Than Less" with Paul Di Giacomo
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Paul Di Giacomo est un des membres fondateurs du groupe métal « Never More than Less » et du groupe acoustique « The Unplugged Band ». En plus d'être musicien, il excelle également en tant que photographe spécialisé dans les portraits et en tant que vidéographe créatif pour des publicités et vidéoclips. Paul est toujours occupé avec divers projets,…
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Episode 262: The Ghost Of The Internet Of Things
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This week, find out what happens when you move into a home that has smart devices that you can't control. In the paranormal segment, a look at flight MH370; ten years on and not many answers. Links: Living with the ghost of a smart home’s past - The Verge 10 years after Flight MH370 disappeared, investigators have 'many theories but little evidence…
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This week, during a contentious tech segment, Angelo insists on discussing the tech that the duo are enjoying, whereas Brian would like to discuss more topical things, which Angelo deems too negative. In the paranormal segment, the duo tackles Goldie Hawn's alien encounter as shared in her Apple Fitness+ "Walk With Me" appearance. Links: ELDEN RING…
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Ep 17: Graphic design, Wacken Open Air & the metaverse with Éric Tanguay
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Dans cette discussion avec Éric, les sujets abordés sont autant diversifiés que captivants: design graphique, metaverse et un show avec son band Bodh'aktan au Wacken Open Air en font notamment partie. C'est définitivement un épisode à ne pas manquer! Ah ouiii, on a aussi parlé de son magasin de portes: The Door Shop!…
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This week, Brian and Angelo discuss the compromise in security that convenience can bring, specifically with proximity keys for cars. Then in the paranormal they have a look at the phenomenon of time slips and what they can possibly be. Links: Gone in 20 seconds: how ‘smart keys’ have fuelled a new wave of car crime | Motoring | The Guardian There’…
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Episode 259: The Ballad of The Benadryl Hat Man
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This week, our fav Québecois duo discusses unreleased movies and the thrill and joy of locating the mythical Benadryl Hat Man. Links: Why Warner Bros. Isn’t Selling ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ Marvel's The Fantastic Four Movie (1994) - YouTube Watch Doomed! the Untold Story of Roger Corman's Fanta - Free Movies | Tubi Computa on X: "Today is the 10 year anni…
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Episode 258: Revisiting C2C #8: Everything Is A Lie, Everything Is To Make A Buck
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A look back at the May 23, 1997 episode of Coast to Coast AM, where UFO whistleblower "Victor" makes his appearance to discuss the Area 51 alien interview tape he had a hand in exposing. Special Guest: Roo. Links: Area 51: The Alien Interview - Special Edition (1997) - YouTube Area 51: The Alien Interview — The Revealer Area 51: Alien Interview - R…
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Episode 257: The Double Density Psychic Detective Agency
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This week the duo discusses Apple Podcasts and the new transcription feature, and how psychics fare when appearing on TV. Links: Apple Podcasts is getting auto-generated transcripts with iOS 17.4 - The Verge Apple Car EV Set to Debut in 2028 With Limited Autonomous Driving - Bloomberg Marlins Will Soar - by Scott Stapp - YouTube Interpretation of T…
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Episode 256: "Jason Voorhees Is My Fav Water Cryptid"
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Brian and Angelo have opinions on the Apple Vision Pro, as Apple opens up preorders, followed by a discussion of lake monsters and how their habitat is inherently a liminal space. Links: The Vision Pro’s most important app is Safari, whether Apple likes it or not - The Verge WinWorld: GEOS/GeoWorks 1.x Timex Ironman Triathlon from the late 90s. The…
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Happy New Year! This week the duo discusses how to find an Air Tag owner, the kid that beat Tetris, Mickey Mouse copyright, and Spotify AI playlists. In the paranormal, a look at a religious miracle and how it would be a miracle to get actual good footage of any paranormal event. Links: 13-year-old may be 1st person to ‘beat’ Tetris — here’s how th…
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Episode 254: Terminator Santa: Christmas Bloody Christmas
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This week, after a brief discussion of Apple's Watch patent woes, Brian and Angelo bury the hatchet on this year's Ho Ho Horror with Christmas Bloody Christmas. Links: Apple pulls online sales of Apple Watches as US ban nears - The Verge Christmas Bloody Christmas - Official Trailer [HD] | A Shudder Original - YouTube…
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Episode 253: Yule Boys Unite: Santa Claus (1959) w/Ellie from The Devil’s Dirtstar
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Brian and Angelo welcome Ellie from The Devil's Dirtstar this week as they discuss the 1959 "classic" Santa Claus and then talk about some holiday creatures. Special Guest: Ellie J.. Links: Santa Claus (1959) Magical, wacky, weird Christmas classic | English dubbed Full Movie from Mexico - YouTube Each Christmas, Iceland’s Yule Cat Takes Fashion Po…
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Episode 252: Belsnickel Presents: Gingerdead Man Vs. Evil Bong
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This week brings a new instalment of Ho Ho Horror, where Brian gives Angelo the bad gift of a terrible movie, in the spirit Belsnickel. Links: Full Moon Features Evil Bong Lunch Box | Full Moon HorrorBy Brian Hastie, Angelo Fiorentino
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