Best Afternoon Pint Podcasts (2024)

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Jacquelyn Miccolis - Blending Art, Community, and Resilience in Entrepreneurship (Founder of Sparkles and Sawdust & Supernova Events, author) 37:34

2d ago37:34

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Ever wondered what it truly means to run a business with a heart? Jacquelyn Miccolis joins us to share her inspiring journey from founding Sparkles and Sawdust, a vibrant art studio, to running her new business Supernova Events while preparing for her eagerly anticipated book launch. Listen as we explore the essence of social enterprises—businesses…

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John Read Returns! - Space Tourism Insights and Tales of Celestial Marvels (Astronomer) 55:47

3h ago55:47

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Join us at Garrison's Oxford Tap Room as we sit down with returning guest, astronomer John Reed for an episode brimming with celestial stories and refreshing pints. We kick things off with a chat about our favorite brews – from the summery jazzler to a spicy jalapeno ale – before diving into John's recent adventure in New Brunswick. Hear about the …

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Henry Hussey - Beer and Culinary Adventures from Paradise Newfoundland - CRAFT BEERS ACROSS CANADA 1:06:12

11d ago1:06:12

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WELCOME TO EPISODE ONE OF CRAFT BEERS ACROSS CANADA - EPISODE 1 - PARADISE, NEWFOUNDLAND Join us as we chat with Henry Hussey from Banished Brewing in Paradise, Newfoundland, who weighs in on the great steak debate: barbecue or pan? We also get an insider look at Banished Brewing’s standout beers like the Eclipse Dark Lager and American Lager, and …

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Bayleigh Pelham - From Heartbreak to Victory in Big Brother Canada 2024 (Winner, Reality Star) 32:12

7d ago32:12

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Ever wondered what it takes to go from the heartbreak of near success to clinching ultimate victory in one of the most grueling reality TV shows? Join us for an unforgettable chat with Bayleigh Pelham, the unstoppable winner of Big Brother Canada 2024. Bayleigh shares her rollercoaster journey of perseverance, from nearly making it to Season 11 onl…

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Tyson Philpot - 2023’s Most Valuable Canadian in the CFL keeps moving forward. 34:10

22d ago34:10

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Tyson is a Canadian Football wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes. His winning catch secured the CFL Grey Cup for 2023 and he is relentlessly moving forward to dominate the next season. We talk a lot about his career so far in football, his brother, his ambitions, video games getting into the NFL and options for the road ahead. Follow Tysons pr…

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One Year Anniversary Show! - Tim Antonowicz joins Matt and Mike for a day out on the town to celebrate one year of drinking craft beers and talking to people 29:30

20d ago29:30

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Matt and Mike recap a celebratory Saturday with their trusted pal and designated driver Tim, and go back through the year to thank and chat about some of their previous guests. Our pub crawl on the town (starting around noon and ending before 10 PM) was a success. Every place we visited was a pleasure and we will have a separate video out soon to s…

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Giles Crouch - A refreshing conversation about the future of AI and technology with a Digital Anthropologist (Entrepreneur, columnist) 52:38

28d ago52:38

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Giles took his deep knowledge of cultural anthropology and applied it to the world of rapid evolving digital technologies. His skillset has been an asset in helping build several technology companies. Giles has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Wired magazine and National Geographic, and now publishes semi-weekly articles on medium https://medium.c…

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Georges Hanna - An investor, shares his blueprint to success in the Real Estate Industry. ( Entrepreneur, Smart Income Lifestyle) 45:39

1M ago45:39

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Georges immigrated from Lebanon to Nova Scotia 17 years ago and fell in love with both Canada and Alexander Keiths beer. He worked his way from a job at Wendys and driving taxi, to opening his own restaurant and eventually building his own professional network, helping scale businesses, and teaches folks how to invest and grow through utilizing "ot…

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Sean Meister - How his passion for Nova Scotia helped foster a career and create a global online networking community (Founder of Global Bluenoser’s & Director of Strategic Partnership for Volta Labs Inc ... 37:24

1M ago37:24

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Sean Meister is a great guy to know if you’re eager to learn about what’s going on in the province of Nova Scotia. His love for his home province blossomed into founding a digital global community and podcast called Global Bluenosers. He also works with tech incubator Volta Labs Inc as Director of Strategic Partnership. If you would like to learn m…

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Cody Rodgers - Leading a positive life with muscular dystrophy ( Author of the upcoming memoir, DON’T DISS my ABILITY ) 32:20

2M ago32:20

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Cody shares some of his story about being diagnosed at age 4 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. At age 35, he has led a full and busy life. Cody tells us about the car show he’s putting on to help bring awareness to muscular dystrophy, and we chat about sports, wrestling, marvel and the upcoming Deadpool vs Wolverine movie. Cody also sells his own T…

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Jon Mullane - Keeping it Beach Rock from Mahone Bay to California (Singer - Song Writer) 36:05

2M ago36:05

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Jon is a man of many talents and he finds himself in a great place with his latest EP California. We talk a bit about his recent award winning music video, his original moniker and the reason he had to step out of the lime light for a while. One thing is for certain is that Jon shares the same passion as Matt and Mike do for Nova Scotia. You’ll als…

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Karen Dean - How some harrowing experiences helped make her a Resilience Expert and Fierce leader - ( Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author, Mentor, Mom, Survivor) 1:14:08

2M ago1:14:08

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Karen has faced many tough battles through her life in more ways than you can imagine. Her compassion as a mother, her grit to never give up and always giving her best efforts has helped Karen accomplish a great deal. Today Karen is a sought after Keynote Speaker as well as an educator on resilience in the workplace. Her Canadian Best Selling Book …

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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - Return of the Food Professor - Food fraud, the middle mile, big grocery & more. 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

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We welcome back Canadian researcher, author, lecturer, podcaster and professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois for another enlightening conversation about the current state of the food industry in Canada. We also chat about food fraud in Europe, how grocery stores operate, why a strike against Loblaws may not work, his campaign concerning expiry dates and w…

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William Burt - Chief Ocean Scientist at Planetary Technology - Using the ocean to store unwanted CO2 and fight climate change 54:26

2M ago54:26

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Will is an Oceanographer with a passion for making a positive impact and works with a Private Company called Planetary Technology. Their company is trying to mitigate climate change in a fascinating way. This is a great conversation that gives some insight into our carbon problem and some of the great work and innovation that’s being done to fight …

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James Mullinger - Brit Happens! His book, his comedy Tour, their family-run magazine and moving from the United Kingdom to New Brunswick! (Comedian, Editor, Author, Actor, Podcast Host) 47:09

3M ago47:09

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James left a good job as comedy editor with GQ Magazine and a bubbling comedy career in the United Kingdom to pursue a new life with his wife and kids in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada! Since his arrival he’s been working on his family run business and lifestyle magazine for maritimers, (https://maritimeedit.com) and continuing to accelerate his c…

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Angela Amirault - Owner of Nova Scotia's first Cannabis Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT) practice. ( Business Owner, Altered Healing ) 56:37

3M ago56:37

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Angela is passionate about supporting individuals and groups who are looking for healing, growth and overcoming obstacles in their lives through assisted and guided cannabis usage and exploration. She has an interesting history including running her own psychotherapy practice in Dublin Ireland and worked in the Judicial system supporting individual…

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Sheldon MacLeod - Multimedia Broadcaster and expert in thinking out Loud while attentively listening to others 55:43

3M ago55:43

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Sheldon has 30 years of broadcasting experience and is reputable voice in the community in Halifax for many. We talk a bit about his career but more so about beer, craft beer making and the current political climate and tip our hats to Sheldon as well as some of the great broadcasters of Nova Scotia. Sheldon is presently a Multimedia host and produ…

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Tony Dawson and Ryan Schimmel - Following their dreams of being pro wrestlers (Better late than never) 33:04

3M ago33:04

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Tony and Ryan had played football together and were friends for many years. Recently they’ve both decided to embark on one of their life dreams of getting into pro wrestling. Tony (aka Duce) and Ryan (who is using his own name for now,) each detail their story on pursuing a dream that meant so much to them both. Its refreshing to have a beer with t…

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Shelly Elsliger - A LinkedIn Expert shares insight into the power you can harness from LinkedIn, building your network like a community. (Inclusion Belonging Strategist, LinkedIn Trainer, Top Career Advisor ... 1:22:18

3M ago1:22:18

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Shelly has been referred to as the LinkedIn Wonder Woman, she even has the cape! Shelly helps individuals in many ways such as workshop facilitation, individual and group coaching & keynote presentations. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Shelly if you think your LinkedIn could use a makeover! Go to her website: https://linkedexpress.ca And follow her…

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Jeremy Hotz - Award winning actor & comedian, talks Maple Leafs, the comedy scene and his new tour 44:59

4M ago44:59

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Canadian Born comedian and actor Jeremy Hotz moved to Los Angeles now over 20 years ago, but still keeps Canada in his heart. We talk about Jeremys frustration over being a longtime Toronto Maple Leafs fan, learning social media, touring, the comedy scene in LA and his come up and influences. Jeremy is a true master in observational comedy, and we …

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Amy Murphy & Tonya Steinborn - Two paranormal investigators that look for ghosts in their free time and make a show about it. 49:52

4M ago49:52

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Amy and Tonya met at a wellness retreat and made friends quickly once they realized they were both fascinated with the spirit world. They developed a knack for ghost hunting (soul seeking), prioritizing the search for the kinder spirits beyond the living world. Matt the ghost story lover and Mike the skeptic learn Ghosts 101 from these fun and frie…

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Ryan Alfred - Breakups are rough, Ryan shares his story of picking up the pieces and moving forward. 31:52

4M ago31:52

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Ryan is a grandfather who was in a same sex relationship that ended abruptly after 30 years. Ryan shares how he was feeling, what he went through and shared some of his strategies for coping. He’s not fully on the mend yet but each day getting better. This episode was recorded at Burnside Brewing in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. Burnside Brewing is home o…

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Andrew Comstock - How to write a personal directive if tragic circumstance puts you in the position where you could not make decisions for yourself (Advanced Care Planner with Nova Scotia Health, Therapist ... 38:29

4M ago38:29

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Andrew is a Registered Social Worker & Advanced Care Planner for the Nova Scotia Health Authority. One of his focuses is in helping people understand that having a Personal Directive helps people ensure their wishes are respected if they lose the ability to make decisions for themselves. The Personal Directives act was introduced in 2011 and is fre…

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Mike Savage - A mayor with passion for the city he serves. We chat about the city’s growth, some favourite places, sports and athletes and Matt campaigns for the need of a bigger stadium. (Mayor of Halifax ... 59:26

4M ago59:26

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Michael John Savage is a North Ireland born Canadian politician, who was elected Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality on October 20, 2012. Savage has recently announced his retirement, we chat at the location of his choosing, Coleens Pub, to talk some bits and pieces about his career, and possibilities of what’s next. We share our mutual wish…

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Rhys Waters - A chat about his terrifically funny show, moving to Canada from Wales, podcasting, Carnitas, politics and more (Co Host of Canadian Politics is Boring, Co Founder of Podstarter) 1:00:44

4M ago1:00:44

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Rhys Waters is an award winning Podcast Producer, who moved to Canada six years ago from Wales. Rhys and his good friend and filmmaker Jesse Hartley, have one of the most popular Canadian podcasts in Politics. https://www.canadianpoliticsisboring.com/ is a fantastic show and we encourage you to listen Rhys is also co-founder of the company https://…

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Sue Uteck - The challenges of managing a business association on the busiest street in the Maritimes (Executive Director for the Spring Garden Area Business Association) 32:29

5M ago32:29

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This week we chat with Sue Utech - Executive Director for the Spring Garden Area Business Association . We cover a range of topics including the popular streets recent renovations, covid, innovations to help small business and how homelessness is effecting the area. Thanks to Bulwark Cider House for the drinks and hospitality. To Learn more about t…

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Tareq Hadhad - The horrors of war in Syria, losing everything, and becoming a refugee, and how a cab driver changed his life (CEO & Founder of Peace By Chocolate) 1:07:10

5M ago1:07:10

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We were thrilled to have Tareq join us at Bulwark Cider House to share his life experiences, talk about immigration, Canadas political environment, entrepreneurship, and the 2021 award winning Peace by Chocolate movie, based on his own life. We learned what getting to Canada was really like, and how his family's determination and love help grow an …

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Don Mills - The relentless dedication of an entrepreneur loyal to his home province and his philosophy on Repurpose not Retirement! (Entrepreneur, Nova Scotia Business Laureate, Community Activist, Columnist ... 47:53

6M ago47:53

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Don Mills is an entrepreneur and ambassador for Nova Scotia business in its truest form. After selling his business in 2018 he continued to foster and grow companies including Cabco Communications, New Scotland Brewing, Total Marketing and Communications in Bermuda. He also writes a business column for various news outlets and hosts his own success…

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Cody Lightning - Making his very own sequel to the hit movie Smoke Signals that he was a child star in. ( Actor and director of the movie Hey, Viktor! ) 36:00

6M ago36:00

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Cody Lightning is a Cree actor and filmmaker from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His new film ‘Hey, Viktor’ is a hilarious comedy filled with humour and humility. It's a followup to the 1998 Sundance award winning film called, Smoke Signals. Smoke Signals was unique because it was one of the first movies ever made with an entirely indigenous cast crew …

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John Read - An Author and Astronomer who demystifies telescopes, space travel, mysterious space signals and more. ( Author of 50 things to see with a Telescope ) 57:55

6M ago57:55

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John is an astronomer and author with an astrophysics degree that knows a ton about space. We talk telescopes 101 and cover a range of topics from space travel to Star Trek, life on other planets, mysterious signals from space and more. Check out John’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToStargaze Or got to his website https://www.learn…

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Drag Queen Deva Station, and Jake Rafuse - What inspired Deva to get into drag? The good they do in their community and their popularity on social media (Hosts of Apopcalyptic Kitchen) 1:02:47

6M ago1:02:47

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Deva Station & her husband Jake Rafuse (Dyna Might) are a power couple that are fun to have a beer with. Their show Apocalyptic Kitchen is in its third season and we discuss a lot of things from the artistry behind drag to the power of love kindness and community in the face of adversity. You can find them all over social media through the links be…

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Meaghan MacDonald - A creative mind that helped transform the Historical Halifax Club to ensure its survival + Ghost Stories! ( General Manager of The Halifax Club ) 38:42

6M ago38:42

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The Halifax Club was founded in 1862 as a private social club for Halifax’s business and political leaders. Located on Hollis Street in the heart of downtown Halifax, the Club has survived economic upheavals, urban renewal and the Halifax explosion. Meaghan has been a leader for change within the club turning it into a wedding and event destination…

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Ross McNeil - The ups and downs of owning an independent suit store, bringing top fashion to Atlantic Canada for a price! (Owner operator of Duggers Menswear) 37:32

6M ago37:32

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We chat with Ross McNeil in the cigar room at Duggers Menswear to hear the story on his independent family menswear business. Ross tells us about the major struggles of his father and himself running this family business, the times banks thought they wouldn't survive and how the business got through Covid For great mens fashion we encourage you to …

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Barrie Dunn - Former Trailer Park Boys Actor, now director of a beautiful new film that shows a realistic portrayal of schizophrenia ( Director of The Madones) 58:38

7M ago58:38

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You may recognize Barrie from his previous role in Trailer Park Boys as Ricky’s father figure. Today he joins the show to chat bit about the independent film he wrote and directed The Madones, which opens in theatres across Nova Scotia on Febuary 16th. This episode was recorded at the fantastic new micro pub 'Hardisty Brewing' in Cole Harbour, Nova…

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Marc Sauve - A comedian who had to get creative to keep working while staying in Atlantic Canada (Club Owner and owner of Funny Fundraisers) 46:53

7M ago46:53

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Marc shares his story on how he came to own and operate the Comedy Cove on Tour and run another business called Funny Fundraisers, which helped raise over 1.5 million for various charities. He's preformed alongside some of the greatest comedians in the world, was once pressured by Joe Rogan to stay in New York and pursue his dreams and his current …

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Jake Sanford - How a gambling addiction at a young age got him kicked out of training camp from playing with the New York Yankees. (Baseball Player - Ottawa Titans, recovering gambling addict) 50:33

7M ago50:33

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Jake was originally selected as 3rd round draft pick by the New York Yankees in 2019 out of Western Kentucky University. Hailing from Cole Harbour Nova Scotia, Sanford is still the highest drafted player ever from his native province. Jakes career was cut short when he got into some trouble with gambling, but has been tirelessly working on reversin…

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Blake Johnston and Christine Campbell - Learning the inspiration behind a power couple who create soulful blues rock music alongside some of the greatest musicians in Canada (Campbell & Johnston Black ... 1:21:57

7M ago1:21:57

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Today we hang out with Blake and Christine, vocalists and guitarists of the Campbell and Johnston Black Market Band. Their band produces a quality hybrid of Blues-Rock and roots music with a modern twist. They have opened for huge acts including Burton Cummings, Steve Earle & Bob Seger. Their latest release won “Best Blues Album” at the 2022 ECMAs,…

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Erin Hennessey - A delightfully funny and genuine casting director that tells us how it is, finding acting work in Nova Scotia - Hennessey Casting 1:08:07

7M ago1:08:07

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Erin has a storied career of casting people for commercials, tv and film in Eastern Canada. Erin shares a few stories and laughs while providing some valuable insight on where to get started if you yourself wake up on the East Coast of Canada one day and think you want to be in the movies. Included below are a few links that were discussed in this …

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Steven Cipollone - Blindly betting his way into a fortune... or not - ( Three Overs Daily - Sponsored Episode ) 31:42

7M ago31:42

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This episode is sponsored by our friend Steve aka ‘Chip,’ who posts daily videos for on his just for fun, random pick, sports betting page called Three Overs Daily. Steve gets others to pick three games a day from his ex girlfriends, to random strangers on the street, even his dogs. Chips videos include the reactions from win and loss each day incl…

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Lawrence Conrad - How the military might have saved his life and help shape his entrepreneurial mindset (Business Owner, Chief Warrant Officer for the Canadian Forces Reserves) 52:58

7M ago52:58

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Lawrence has a 30 year military background, and has taken his passion for training from the military world to entrepreneurism. Founding Independent Armoured Transport (IAT) in 1996, Lawrence has focused on professionalizing the security and armoured transport industry. One year after IAT , Lawrence founded Independent Security Services Atlantic, an…

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Ian Robinson - One of the nicest guys you'll meet in radio, his new hockey joke book and his career as a Sports Announcer. (Afternoon radio host for Country 103.5, Announcer for the Halifax Mooseheads ... 34:52

8M ago34:52

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Ian is an announcer host for Country 103.5 in Halifax. He also has been the announcer for the Halifax Mooseheads Hockey team at the Scotiabank Centre for the past 26 years! Go Moose Go! We chat with Ian about his new joke for Hockey fans titled “The ultimate hockey joke book - Laugh your face off,” https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-ultimate-hockey-jo…

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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - A conversation about food shrinkflation, beer and the outlook for 2024 (Dalhousie Prof, Lecturer and host of the FOOD PROFESSOR podcast) 57:14

8M ago57:14

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Today we speak with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - Sylvain is a Canadian Researcher, author and professor in food distribution and policy. He is Cohost of the hit Canadian podcast THE FOOD PROFESSOR which provides insights on issues in the food service grocery and restaurant industry, Today’s episode was recorded at the great Nine Locks Brewery in Dartmo…

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Season 1 recap - The thank you episode! A recap of our first 24 episodes with Tim Antonowicz 1:06:52

8M ago1:06:52

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This week we speak with Tim Antonowicz. Tim is a good friend to Matt and Mike and has listened through the first 24 episodes of our show, helping with thoughtful notes and feedback after each one. We appreciate Tims support and he was the perfect guest to do our season 1 recap with. Thanks Tim. This is the Thank you episode where the biggest thank …

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Our 1st attempt at a Christmas Special- We chat with Santa Claus, Woody the Christmas Tree, Lee Rodgers, with music from Campbell & Johnstons' Black Market Band 31:56

9M ago31:56

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Welcome to the Afternoon Pint Holiday Special, Today we interview Santa Claus, Woody the Christmas Tree and their ‘manager’ Lee Rodgers. We also have an incredible new Song at the end of this episode from the Cambpell and Johnston’s Black Market Band called ‘Its Christmas Time Again.” So pour up a pint of Egg Nog and Enjoy! Thank you to Campbell an…

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Lewis, Elijah & Connor - Big dreams of making it in the film business (Shwing Entertainment and the High Before Breakfast Podcast) 50:20

9M ago50:20

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Today we speak with Lewis Coverdale, Elijah Boulton & Connor Locke of Shwing Entertainment. Shwing is a creative trio that spend their free hours creating YouTube content, have their own podcast called ‘High Before Breakfast,’ and were recently winners of the 2022 48 hour film festival. You can also watch the video of this episode on the Swing ente…

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Clint Sock - A hip hop artist with a heart of gold, a passion for a message in music and a love for donairs - ( Mi’Kmaq Indigenous artist & rap superfan ) 30:58

8M ago30:58

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Clint Sock is a Mi’Kmaq, Indigenous rapper and producer. Raised in the Kjipuktuk Mi’Kma’ki, Clint has some significant medical conditions but still manages to make incredibly insightful music, sharing stories both new and forgotten. We invite you to stay to the end of this episode to hear his song ‘Every Child Matters,’ also available on Spotify, Y…

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Jordi Morgan - He's done it all! A career thats been in many fascinating places (Owner of Jordi Morgan Communications, Broadcaster & VP of Atlantic Government Relations for Restaurants Canada.) 1:03:56

9M ago1:03:56

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This week we speak with Jordi Morgan. Jordi is a well known radio and television broadcaster in Nova Scotia Canada. He's had a run in politics, and he is currently Vice President of Atlantic Government Relations for restaurants Canada. HUGE THANKS To Ol Biddys (Great Roads Brewing) for allowing us to record in their space. These guys are awesome. T…

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Keonte Beals - An amazingly ambitious guy who keeps it moving ( Award Winning R&B Singer, Author and Public Speaker ) 33:37

9M ago33:37

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This week we speak with award winning, R&B Signer & Author from North Preston Nova Scotia, Keonte Beals! Keonte is the founder of K Beals Entertainment, has published two children books, and is a public speaker for audiences of all ages on the value of self worth. Please Stay tuned after this episode to hear Keonte's song 'Let Go' from his 2020 alb…

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Amanda and Kristen - These moms like murder! (from the Momicide Podcast) 56:26

9M ago56:26

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Todays guests are Amanda and Kristen, co-hosts of the hugely popular podcast known as Momicide. In Momidice, Amanda and Kristen dive deep into some of the world's most intriguing cases, with genuine insight, reaction, heart and humour. Please checkout the links below if you want to hear their show! Instead of the pub this show wad recorded in Mikes…

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RS Smooth - A radio host who promoted hiphop and R&B long before others would in Canada - (DJ, Producer, Radio Personality, Teacher, Performer & Live events Promoter) 31:25

10M ago31:25

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Todays guest is DJ, producer, radio personality, live events promoter, teacher and Performer, Halifax Legend RS SMOOTH! RS SMOOTH Celebrated his 25th for hit show Smooth Grooves, which you can hear every Sunday on CKDU starting at 2PM. Ryan is also an instructor with the Nova Scotia Community College for the Radio Television Journalism program. To …

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