Best DAVE STURGEON Podcasts (2024)

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S4 EP16: Aaron Ryback - Teaching Pro at Breezy Bend Golf & Country Club and pro hockey player and coach 1:14:02

3h ago1:14:02

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We’re joined by one of the newest PGA of Canada members – Aaron Ryback. He got his card last year and is currently a teaching professional at Breezy Bend Golf & Country Club. In the offseason he plays and coaches professional hockey overseas. We touch on how he got into golf, competing collegiately at hockey and golf, becoming a pro, his day-to-day…

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S4 EP15: Sean Reynolds - Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster and Kenny & Renny podcaster 1:48:06

9d ago1:48:06

1:48:06

One of the top hockey broadcasters in the country Sean Reynolds joins the show. When he’s not chatting hockey on Sportsnet, Hockey Night in Canada or the Kenny & Renny Podcast you can find him bashing balls around Granite Hills Golf Course in Lac du Bonnet. We chat about how he got into golf, playing with Mike & JR, Granite Hills, finding golf ball…

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S4 EP14: Evan Nachtigall - Top Amateur Golfer in the province and Co-Owner of EVO Golf 1:17:00

1M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

100th EPISODE!!!! One of the top amateur golfers in the province – Evan Nachtigall joins the show. He’s a short game wizard and one of the owners of EVO Golf in Brandon, Manitoba. Thank you so much for listening! We touch on how he got into golf, prepping for the Manitoba Amateur, EVO Golf and how it was started, short game tips, Westman Junior Tou…

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152nd Open Championship Gambling Guide ft. Adam Walker from Royal Troon 41:21

1M ago41:21

41:21

Adam Walker our PGA Tour and LiV Golf correspondent returns to the show this time with his picks for the last major of the year - the 152nd Open Championship from Royal Troon. We also are joined by "The Weatherman" John Huillary! Recorded live at Southwood Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything els…

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S4 EP12: Terry James - Past Elite MB Junior Golfer and one of the finest members at Niakwa Country Club 1:49:00

1M ago1:49:00

1:49:00

2001 Manitoba Junior Champ, and former former elite junior golfer in the province representing Manitoba on numerous occasions across the country - Terry James joins the show. He's currently a Niakwa member, dentist, and huge supporter of golf in the province. We dive into how he got into golf, representing the province on a national level, the 2000…

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S4 EP11: Jonathan Parker - Former Glendale and Assiniboine Golf Course staffer and pro hockey player 1:48:55

2M ago1:48:55

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Happy Canada Day! To celebrate we're joined by former Winnipegger, dynamite hockey player, and Glendale and Assiniboine Golf Course staffer – Jonathan Parker. He’s currently a low handicapper hitting bombs, selling cars, and living the life on the West Coast. We touch on how he got into golf, working at Glendale back in the day, working at Assinibo…

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2024 U.S. Open Gambling Guide ft. Adam Walker 40:48

2M ago40:48

40:48

PGA Tour and LiV Golf correspondent Adam ‘A Walk’ Walker returns as we dive into the 2024 U.S. Open Men’s Golf Championship at Pinehurst No.2 in North Carolina. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long shots, Canadians in the field, sleeper picks, LiV Golf’s chances, and Mike shares his stories of Pinehurst, the weather, and Harambe. As always, …

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S4 EP9: Marshall Paterson - Sturgeon Creek Schooner and teaching professional in Southern California 1:34:52

2M ago1:34:52

1:34:52

He's back! Season 3 favourite Marshall Paterson returns to the show! Plenty has happened in the past year and your favourite Sturgeon Creek Schooner fills you in from Southern California. We discuss what’s changed in the past 12 months, how the pod changed his life, what he’s up to now, teaching Kenny & Renny, Breezy Bend, pink shafts, Antelope Val…

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S4 EP8: Dave Comaskey - Golf Operations Coordinator City of Winnipeg 1:28:37

3M ago1:28:37

1:28:37

Former CPGA and current Golf Operations Coordinator for the City of Winnipeg Dave Comaskey joins the show. From being a Pro to staffing City golf courses we touch on it all. We discuss how he got into golf, growing up in Thompson, playing golf in Thompson, becoming a Pro, the original Southwood, his time at Golf Manitoba, how he ended up working fo…

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2024 PGA Championship Gambling Guide ft. Adam Walker 35:43

3M ago35:43

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Adam "A Walk" Walker returns to the show this time with his 2024 PGA Championship picks played at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Recorded live from Assiniboine Golf Club in St. James. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long shots, Canadians in the field, sleeper picks, LiV Golf’s chances, beer, and Mike delivers the weather forecas…

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S4 EP6: Dustin Wilson - PGA of Canada Teaching Professional at Whitewater Golf Club 1:32:17

3M ago1:32:17

1:32:17

Dustin Wilson PGA of Canada Teaching Professional at Whitewater Golf Club just outside of Thunder Bay joins the show. He’s the winner of the PGA of Canada Warren Crosbie Community Leader of the Year award. We discuss how he got into golf, how he got into the business, playing hockey growing up, battling addiction, the PGA of Canada member assistanc…

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S4 EP5: Ryan Hart - Executive Director 2024 President's Cup 1:30:37

4M ago1:30:37

1:30:37

We’re joined by former tournament director of The Player’s Cup in Manitoba to now being the Executive Director of the 2024 President’s Cup at the Royal Montreal Golf Club – Mr. Ryan Hart. We discuss how he got into golf, starting out as a tournament director at The Player’s Cup, moving up to the PGA Tour, what he does as Executive Director, moving …

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2024 Masters Gambling Guide ft. Adam Walker from Augusta National 41:39

4M ago41:39

41:39

Adam Walker returns to the show this time with his 2024 Masters picks. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else Masters from Augusta National. He also shares his recent PGA Tour betting wins. Don’t blame us if you take our picks and lose a bunch of money. 18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly pr…

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S4 EP3: Austin "Showtime" Ebersole - Number 1 Fling Golfer in the world 1:26:35

4M ago1:26:35

1:26:35

We take a bit of a detour with golf on the prairies and focus on an emerging golf style...Fling Golf. We connect with Fling Golf champion, "Fling King," and Golf Course Manager at American Classic Golf Club in Delware Austin “Showtime” Ebersole. We discuss how he got into golf, how he got into Fling Golf, what Fling Golf is, managing a golf course …

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S4 EP2: Adam Guenther - 2023 Prairie Scratch Tour Champion 58:11

5M ago58:11

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Last year's Prairie Scratch Tour Champion Adam Guenther joins the show. He’s a former CPGA and current member at Elmhurst Golf & Country Club. Recorded Live at Avid Golf on Taylor Ave in Winnipeg. We discuss how he got into golf, his golfing family, getting his CPGA card, teaching with Derek Ingram, reclaiming his amateur status, winning the Steinb…

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S4 EP1: Garth Collings - Manitoba Golf Hall of Famer 1:13:11

5M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

We kick off Season 4 with THE amateur golfer in Manitoba – Garth Collings. The Breezy Bend member has won it all in the province and was inducted into the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame in 2008. Recorded live at Breezy Bend Golf & Country Club. We discuss how he got into golf, his amateur championships (he's won A LOT), getting inducted into the Hall o…

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Unlock Leadership Excellence with Stephen M. R. Covey 48:01

7M ago48:01

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In this eye-opening episode, join us as Dave Hollenbach, your trusted host for "From Embers to Excellence," engages in a riveting conversation with Stephen M. R. Covey, the acclaimed New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Discover the insights from Stephen's groundbreaking books, including "The Speed of Trust" and the recentl…

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From Army Officer to Leadership Guru: The Inspiring Journey of LTC Oak McCulloch | Military Service, Disaster Relief, and the Art of Leadership 37:57

8M ago37:57

37:57

Explore the extraordinary journey of LTC Oak McCulloch, a seasoned Army veteran and accomplished leader, in this captivating video. Born in Loudon, Tennessee, and raised in Kirkland, Illinois, Oak's path led him through the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, where he began his military journey. Over a 23-year career, LTC McCu…

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Unleashing the Warrior Within: Former Navy SEAL, Bestselling Author, and Adventure Athlete Don Mann 43:10

8M ago43:10

43:10

Join us in this gripping interview as Dave Hollenbach sits down with the extraordinary Don Mann, a former Navy SEAL, world-class adventure athlete, New York Times bestselling author, and host of “Surviving Mann”. Don has been a sought-after guest on major networks like FOX, CNN, and ABC, where he has shared his unique insights and knowledge. His po…

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S3 EP26: Ashton Romaniuk and Rory Neill - Invictus Golf – 1585 Kenaston Blvd Winnipeg 1:51:06

9M ago1:51:06

1:51:06

PGA of Canada Apprentice Professional and Manager of Invictus Golf Ashton Romanuik and his St. James Jr. Canucks Teammate and Glendale Golf and Country Club Mundie Putter regular Rory Neill join the show. You’ll also hear from the owner of Invictus Golf. We discuss how they got into golf, getting a PGA of Canada card, La Broquerie Golf Course, Glen…

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S3 EP25: John Racciatti - Former Golf MB Team member and current host of The JR Golf Show on ESPN Radio 1:26:09

10M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Former Winnipegger and Golf Manitoba Junior Team Member – John Racciatti joins the show. He’s a low handicapper currently living outside Mobile, Alabama. He hosts The Miller Lite John Racciatti Golf Show on ESPN Radio. We discuss how he got into golf, how he ended up in Alabama, playing competitively in Manitoba, Elmhurst, Terry Hashimoto, caddying…

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Unveiling the Journey with Steve Mellor 35:40

10M ago35:40

35:40

Dive into the transformative journey of Steve Mellor, a former Olympic Swim Coach, as he unravels the secrets of success and unleashes the potential of individuals and organizations through his company, Career Competitor. With a rich background in coaching elite performers within high-performance environments, Steve has honed his expertise over nea…

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Professional MMA Fighter Nicholas McCarty | From Embers to Excellence: A Journey of Leadership and Discipline in the Fighter's World 42:40

10M ago42:40

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Join us for an insightful conversation with professional MMA fighter Nicholas McCarty as he sits down with the host Dave Hollenbach on the latest episode of From Embers to Excellence. In this episode, they delve into the captivating story of Nick's life, chronicling his journey from the struggles of life to excellence both inside the cage and on th…

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S3 EP24: Allan McDonald - 2020 Golf MB Mid-Am Champion 1:49:27

11M ago1:49:27

1:49:27

Low handicapper, Mr. jiu-jitsu, and hot pepper connoisseur Allan McDonald joins the show. When he’s not in the office, choking people out, or picking peppers, you can find him at Breezy Bend. We dive into how he got into golf, what’s in his bag, playing competitively, his great uncle Ab McDonald, winning the 2020 Mid-Am, jiu-jitsu, choke holds, Hom…

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S3 EP23: Mark Stone - Stanley Cup Champion and Stick golfer 1:11:34

11M ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Captain of the Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights – Mark Stone joins the show. On top of being a world class hockey player the Winnipegger is a low handicapper when it comes to golf. We chat about how he got into golf, his first set of clubs, growing up in Westwood, clubs he has in his bag and how he got them, playing with Tour Pros, bread, …

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S3 EP22: Dave Turner - Falcon Lake Golf Course Superintendent 1:52:41

12M ago1:52:41

1:52:41

In celebration of Thank a Superintendent Day we sit down with the Superintendent of Falcon Lake Golf Course – Dave Turner. As always we'll be extending Thank a Superintendent Day into Thank a Superintendent Month! We dive into how he got into golf, how he ended up on the turf care side of the business, working at Falcon, drainage, how to properly f…

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Vickie Lanthier: Speaker, Author, Veteran 26:41

12M ago26:41

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Vickie Lanthier (she/her/elle) is a speaker, author, veteran, and entrepreneur with lived experience working through adversities such as trauma, burnout, and identity struggles. She has worked at National Defence for over 25 years, first in the military as a Signals Operator for 14 years and followed by consulting as a Technology Architect. Vickie …

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Interview with William E. Sturgeon, MPA- Senior Associate with Fitch and Associates 53:59

12M ago53:59

53:59

During his distinguished 35-year public safety career, William E. Sturgeon, (Bill), MPA, CPM, EFO, EMT-P, ICMA-CM, has served volunteer, military, municipal, and county fire rescue organizations and held many titles including: Firefighter/Paramedic, Aircraft Crash Rescue Firefighter, Flight Paramedic, Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Specia…

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S3 EP21: Ken and Mike Porteous - Father/Son Team and Manitoba Golf Historian 2:07:59

12M ago2:07:59

2:07:59

Our first ever father/son duo to sit down and chat golf...Ken & Mike Porteous join the show. Ken recently authoured a book around the history of Sandy Hook Golf Course. His son Mike...when not serving cold bevvies can be found at Rossmere Golf & Country Club. We jump into how they got into golf, what inspired the book about Sandy Hook, the history …

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S3 EP20: Terry Hashimoto - Hall of Famer, Founder of Golf Rehab, Swing Balance, and Jazz Golf 1:37:50

1y ago1:37:50

1:37:50

One of the original rebels of the golf industry here in Manitoba – Terry Hashimoto joins the show. Now a Manitoba Golf Hall of Famer he won numerous Manitoba amateur championships growing up, played professionally, and is the founder and inventor of countless golf related equipment and technologies. We get into how he got into golf, Manitoba Amateu…

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S3 EP19: Darren McMillan - Director of Golf Operations and Head Professional at John Blumberg 1:46:55

1y ago1:46:55

1:46:55

Another McMillan brother joins the show...this time it's Darren McMillan. He’s been everywhere and now you can find him as Director of Golf Ops and Head Golf Pro at John Blumberg. Blumberg is back!! We get into how he got into golf, sibling rivalries, how he ended up down south, what brought him back home, Shooters, Selkirk, St. B, Blumberg, AVID G…

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S3 EP18: Andre Martel aka Frenchy - Veteran, Caddy, and Scratch Golfer 1:42:25

1y ago1:42:25

1:42:25

Veteran, caddy, and scratch golfer Andre Martel aka Frenchy joins the show. When he’s not travelling around the country as a caddy you can find him at Glendale Golf & Country Club. We get into how he got into golf, competitive golf, how he ended up at Glendale, dealing with PTSD, how caddying helped with his mental health, being a veteran, Caddie S…

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From Embers to Excellence - Strengthening Leaders and Teams with Candice Gottlieb-Clark 43:05

1y ago43:05

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In this exciting episode of "From Embers to Excellence," we are honored to host Candice Gottlieb-Clark, a renowned Author, Business Advisor, Coach, and Conflict Management Specialist. As the founder of Dynamic Team Solutions, Candice has been dedicated to empowering businesses by bolstering their leaders and teams through enhanced communication, te…

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151st Open Championship Gambling Guide ft. Adam Walker from Royal Liverpool 41:20

1y ago41:20

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Adam Walker our PGA Tour and LiV Golf correspondent returns to the show this time with his picks for the last major of the year - the 151st Open Championship from Royal Liverpool. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else Open Championship. We also discuss Beyonce, Toronto, home invasions, Mike p…

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Interview with Terry Brock, Host of Stark Raving Entrepreneurs 36:34

1y ago36:34

36:34

Terry Brock is a Speaker Hall of Fame recipient and brings a passion for technology, a sense of history, and real-world business strategies for success to events all over the world. He Earned an MBA in marketing and is focused on real-world business applications. He leverages his background in journalism and education in live presentations all over…

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Interview with Joshua Helman, MD 42:56

1y ago42:56

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Dr. Joshua Helman is a Harvard-trained physician licensed in fourteen states. He has two degrees in Biochemistry, (bachelor's from Harvard magna cum laude and master's from the University of Cambridge, UK). He is Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. His medical degrees are from Harvar…

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S3 EP16: Matt Simmons - Director of Golf and Head Golf Professional at Whitewater Golf Club 1:42:39

1y ago1:42:39

1:42:39

Amateur golf historian and PGA of Canada Director of Golf at Whitewater Golf Club in Thunder Bay – Matt Simmons joins the show. He also sits on the board of Golf Manitoba and the PGA of Manitoba. We get into how he got into golf, how he ended up in Thunder Bay, golf history, golf balls old and new, golf clubs old and new, different types of golf, t…

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Interview #2 with Chief Freddie Fernandez, Miami Fire Rescue, Retired 26:43

1y ago26:43

26:43

Chief Freddie spent 32 years with Miami Fire Rescue. He held every civil service rank, spending his last five years as the Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Freddie’s extensive teaching experience includes training firefighters, police officers and corrections officers. Since 1999, Chief Freddie has specialized in test preparation courses for entry and prom…

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Interview with Chip Nightingale, Evangelist, Author, Speaker 44:36

1y ago44:36

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Chip Nightingale is an executive, a gifted national & international conference speaker, evangelist, author, entrepreneur, and Life & Leadership Coach. His goal is to help people grow in their understanding of themselves and the people they lead. Chip has been successful in business, leading a church, growing a camp, and coaching high school and col…

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S3 EP15: Stewart Bannatyne - VP of Modern Golf and club fitter extraordinaire 1:48:22

1y ago1:48:22

1:48:22

Modern Golf VP – Stewart Bannatyne joins the show. Now residing in Ontario, he grew up and played competitively as a junior and collegiately in Manitoba before moving south of the border. He is the son of Manitoba Golf Hall-of-Famer Steve Bannatyne. We get into how he got into golf, his dad Steve, his endless connections to Manitoba, PXG, Manitoba …

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2023 US OPEN Gambling Guide ft. Adam Walker from Los Angeles CC 39:34

1y ago39:34

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Adam Walker our PGA Tour and LiV Golf correspondent returns to the show this time with his 2023 US OPEN picks from Los Angeles Country Club. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else US OPEN. We also discuss the RBC Canadian Open winner Nick Taylor, Southwood Match Play, Mike playing Assiniboine,…

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S3 EP13: Cam Preston - Low handicapper and former PGA of Canada Candidate 1:28:23

1y ago1:28:23

1:28:23

We're joined by former PGA of Canada Candidate Cam Preston. He’s a single digit handicap player now and has been sober for well over a year. Recorded live from Breezy Bend - we get into how Cam got into golf, working at Assiniboine Golf Course growing up, shagging the range at Tuxedo, learning the game, working with Dale Esopenko, his player abilit…

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S3 EP12: Justin McDonald - 2018 Golf Manitoba Male Amateur Golfer of the Year 1:09:35

1y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Mundie Putter regular and some might say the fastest player in the province - Justin McDonald joins the show. In 2018 he was crowned Golf Manitoba Male Amateur Golfer of the Year. We get into how he got into golf, mundie putter, junior wins, his stellar 2018 year, the Mid-Am, the Am, Breezy Bend, playing with Danger Dave, what’s in his bag, the Gre…

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S3 EP11: Brendan Baldwin - Assistant Golf Professional at Southwood Golf and Country Club 1:38:47

1+ y ago1:38:47

1:38:47

The pride of St. Adolphe – Brendan Baldwin joins the show. He played Collegiate golf in Illinois and has worked around the province from Granite Hills to Old Drovers Run to his current home as Assistant Golf Professional at Southwood Golf & Country Club. We get into how he got into golf, life in St. Norbert, The Nob, goose attacks, how he ended up …

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Sonal Patel, M.D. discusses Postpartum Care for Mom and Baby 55:45

1+ y ago55:45

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Sonal Patel, M.D. is a TEDx speaker, pediatrician, neonatologist, & breastfeeding specialist who founded NayaCare in 2018. NayaCare is a home health clinic focused on improving postpartum care. She has written several articles on this subject published in Scary Mommy, Kevin MD, and Colorado Sun. She wrote her first book, “The Doctor and Her Black B…

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2023 PGA Championship Gambling Guide ft. Adam Walker from Oak Hill 35:49

1+ y ago35:49

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Adam Walker our PGA Tour and LiV Golf correspondent returns to the show this time with his 2023 PGA Championship picks from Oak Hill Country Club. Walker fills you in on his favourites, long-shots, Canadians in the field, and everything else PGA Championship. We also discuss the Assiniboine Golf Club's Men's Night, Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls, …

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Neil “The Media Giant” Haley: Former Professional Wrestler and Media Personality 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

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Neil joins Dave Hollenbach on From Embers to Excellence for a rare interview. He has done approximately 10,000 interviews for his podcast, radio show, and TV show but rarely has he been interviewed himself. This is a great conversation that will appeal to many because of the many topics Dave and Neil cover. Visit Neil’s website to learn more about …

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S3 EP9: Randy Skulsky - Mr. Lake Golf and one of the most fashionable golfers in MB 1:34:18

1+ y ago1:34:18

1:34:18

One of the most fashionable golfers in the province – Randy Skulsky joins the show. He’s got shoes, he’s got pants, he’s got belts, and he loves golf. When he’s not on the fashion runway or golfing at Links at the Lake – you can find him as the President of Auto Chase. Mike also recaps his day at the PGA Tour's Mexico Open. We get into how Randy go…

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Mike Liguori: former Marine, author, and founder of Live Your Truth Media 58:49

1+ y ago58:49

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Mike Liguori is a former Marine a published author and founder of Live Your Truth Media. His memoir, “The Sandbox: Stories of Human Spirit and War” chronicled his two combat deployments to Iraq and transition from the war. In the book, Mike gives readers an honest, gut-wrenching portrayal of not only the camaraderie built during the war but also th…

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Interview with Dea Irby, award-winning author and TEDx speaker 53:38

1+ y ago53:38

53:38

After moving 15 times through five southern states, Dea Irby, serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author, knows the value of belonging and is on a mission to share her message. Many of us underestimate the importance of belonging and its impact in the workplace and our communities. People who feel like they belong, don’t just stay,…

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