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Two longtime friends, both Canadian – one black, one white, and both men – explore what it looks like to adopt the mindset of an inclusive society. Instead of asking, ”How do we get there?”, Jake and Chris discuss what does it look like to act as if we’re there already.
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Innovation can happen anywhere. Broadcaster Wade Cleveland interviews entrepreneurs, business leaders, and difference makers in rural Nova Scotia. Ignited presents you with the stories, dreams, and experiences of dynamic individuals building bright futures in small towns. Keep your finger on the pulse of innovation in Nova Scotia with Ignited.
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Every founder's journey is unique. At Propel, we strive to inspire current and budding entrepreneurs by unpacking important moments that our guests, founders just like you, have experienced in their entrepreneurial journey. In Founder Journeys with Propel, host Kathryn Lockhart, CEO of Propel, will talk with aspiring entrepreneurs about what led them to become founders and what kept them going when giving up seemed like the only choice. You’ll learn about their greatest failures so far, and ...
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Mullinger's Weekly Ramble

James Mullinger/Podstarter

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British comedian James Mullinger has taken Canada by storm. Sold out shows across the country, appearances on CBC's The Debaters, movies, TV shows, festivals, awards, magazines, stand up specials - since moving to Atlantic Canada ten years ago he's done it all. But right now, he just needs to ramble.... If you have questions for James or are looking for advice or recommendations, James will be happy to answer your questions on the show. Please email: comedy@jamesmullinger.com
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The Canadian Love Map is on a mission to tell Canada’s love stories. These are the everyday stories of discovery, loss, curiosity, and love. About overcoming differences, distance, and doubt. Stories that are rich in character, colourful in setting, raw in honesty and inspiring in their complexity. Love isn’t a straight line. It’s complex. It’s a journey. And everyone needs a good love story. Join author, former news anchor, and lifelong storyteller Nancy Regan as she shares the extraordinar ...
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Podcasting is hard. That's why we want to share no nonsense tips and insight, to help you launch and improve. So if you want to find your voice, your audience and your passion- this is the podcast for you. https://www.podstarter.io/
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Accessibility Ally is a podcast brought to you by Sea Change CoLab and Podstarter. In 10 episodes we aim to have conversations with folks who have disabilities, and those who are also accessibility allies, to help change the narrative. Throughout the series we chat with business managers, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, organizations, government, and institutions working in the space of accessibility; who all support adults and children with intellectual and developm ...
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Somebody Must Say These Things is an 8-part series that fully investigates Violence Against Women in Nova Scotia. By speaking with survivors and the women who make it their mission to end the issue for good, this podcast casts a stark, unapologetic light on our society’s continued insufficient acknowledgement of Violence Against Women. We follow the stories of survivors and examine the critical, unappreciated role of transition houses. We also speak with the boots-on-the-ground workers who f ...
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A show dedicated to defining, demystifying, and making the work of Social Enterprises more accessible to the Nova Scotian business community. We learn alongside our listeners by interviewing local entrepreneurs who’ve decided to use business for good, and who value prosperity beyond profit. Nova Scotians who want to shape their businesses to benefit communities, culture, and the environment. Who knows? You may be closer to running a Social Enterprise than you think!
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Let’s face it – seniors care is a complex business that provides a much needed service to residents and families during a really tough chapter in their lives. The beginning of this key relationship can be filled with anxiety, stress and worry and yet, there is a better way to bring residents, families and staff together. This podcast is specifically crafted for seniors care leaders, staff, and the families of residents, who share the common goal of the best possible care for their loved one ...
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I'm A Business, Man

Nevell Provo and Corvell Beals

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Nevell Provo and Corvell Beals are brothers turned business partners. Together they have launched multiple businesses of all kinds, facing numerous lessons, challenges and triumphs. These are the true stories of what it is to be a black entrepreneur in Canada, bringing business and entrepreneurship to the culture. Tune in as they discuss of building their businesses, investing, and all things getting to the bag.
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This podcast is for those working in automotive retail. Host John Latka is the founder and president of Automotive Business Solutions and has over 30 years of retail automotive experience and an undeniable track record in sales leadership, employee development, and performance management. The goal is to help listeners improve operational efficiency and increase sales by sharing ways and means we’ve used to help others. This includes aligning and balancing people, process, technology, culture ...
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Minimum Viable Podcast

Owen Sagness and Doug Armour

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Startups want to talk with Owen Sagness. As an entrepreneur in residence, Owen has recognized the common problem earlier stage companies face. He has an outstanding track record building some of the world’s largest online businesses. Every week, his co-host and serial entrepreneur Doug Armour will pick Owen’s brain about the common problems new ventures face as they start up and scale up.
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We understand the value of a good mentor. Our hope is to provide bite-sized content that resonates with anyone wanting to learn more about business, make a shift in their career, start their own business, or just tune in for a few laughs. Our purpose is to educate and inspire you through personal experiences, as well as other industry experts and their stories.
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WorkShift

Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

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It’s been said that we learn from experience. But we can learn a lot more when we add the experiences of others to our own. On WorkShift, we're putting leaders in workplace safety on the mic to talk health, safety, but most of all, leadership in a world that has changed forever. Hear the stories behind their successes, and their failures, and how they’re meeting the same challenges you may be facing. Whether you’re a leader or someone who enjoys inspiring conversations, WorkShift will change ...
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Soft Power Cymru

Wales in Canada

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As we’re all getting excited to get behind Wales as they’re about to enter the world’s biggest football tournament, we are pleased to release this very special podcast. Welcome to Soft Power Cymru, a show about Welsh sports diplomacy. In celebration of Wales in Canada where we are looking to deepen our existing relationships and grow new ones. This podcast series focuses on the power of sports diplomacy in Wales, the connection between Wales and Canada in sports and how Wales is punching abo ...
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Africville Forever

Podstarter Productions / Frequency Podcast Network

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In 1969, the last home in the Black community of Africville was flattened. The bulldozer was hired by a city that had schemed to claim this valuable land for generations. In this 5 part series, we tell the story of this unique and beautiful place. Born out of adversity, it thrived as a safe haven for people of African descent in Canada. If you care about racism, displaced peoples and social justice, then you need to know the story of Africville Forever. Hosted by Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Bu ...
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Trans Canada Stories

Cynthia Sweeney, Emma Stanley

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When you turn on the news and tune into a story about trans people today, there is a whole lot of drama, misinformation, and conspiracy to cut through. On Trans Canada Stories, we want to hear the real life stories of trans Canadians (and allies) to set the record straight. Most trans people live normal lives filled with the same routines that anyone else might experience: grocery shopping, paying taxes, walking their dog, and so on. It's time to hear their stories. Trans Canada Stories want ...
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This is the Little Blue Suitcase podcast, hosted by Jason McDowall. This podcast recounts the true love story between Bill and Doreen Lewis, told in their own words through the dramatization of their 100s of love letters from the Second World War. Join us on this journey of resilience, courage, and, most importantly, love. To learn more, visit littlebluesuitcase.ca Bill voiced by Connor Sampson Doreen voiced by Grace McNutt
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Some great ideas fail. Others soar beyond imagination. But what is the winning formula? Why do some succeed while others do not? Host Dennis Young is the Founder and Managing Director of Barrington Edge. He helps companies solve their most challenging business issues: rapid growth, disruption and mentorship. In this podcast, you will meet incredible business visionaries who have been there and done it. You will learn some of the key steps and strategies that have launched truly successful co ...
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Welcome to The Discover Halifax Podcast. A podcast that highlights the unique and unparalleled local expertise, innovation, and infrastructure of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Your host Paul Bailey will interview local experts and global leaders about Life Sciences, Natural Resources, Aerospace, Oceans and Technology. Learn why Halifax is the smart city to host your conference, delegates, and clients. If you’re an event or meeting planner, an association or corporate group this is the Podcas ...
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The startup community is back! A night of fun and adventure across Halifax to see some of the coolest startups around. A Startup Crawl is exactly what it sounds like. It brings our startup ecosystem together for a journey to different businesses over the night, full of networking opportunities, catchup sessions, interactive experiences, with lots of fun surprises along the way. We welcome all who are curious about the startup ecosystem and are open to exciting experiences. This podcast is a ...
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AIFF - Atlantic International Film Festival

Atlantic International Film Festival

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The 2023 Atlantic International Film Festival is just around the corner, and with it comes a new line-up of films across a fresh collection of streams. This podcast showcases the voices of filmmakers whose work will feature in the 2023 program, going deep behind the vision and motivation for each film. Find out More: https://atlanticfilmfestival.ca/ Produced by Podstarter https://www.podstarter.io/
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If you love wine, business and the thrill of new ventures. Then Avondale Sky Winery is the show for you. In 2019, the Coutinho family took a leap of faith. They bought a winery with no previous experience in the winemaking industry. Nestled in rural Nova Scotia, this podcast captures the ups and downs of their first 2 years running Avondale Sky Winery. This is the story of risk, passion and family. A story about rural life and community. A story of adapting to survive and learning to thrive. ...
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Going To The Show

Martin MacKinnon

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Do you worry about the future of Minor Hockey in Canada? Going to the show is a podcast about a love for Minor League Hockey and has an important message about the care necessary in the development of youth hockey leagues, and the ways in which the current league may be affecting the kids playing. The goal is to create a discussion around the families, coaches, referees, players and spectators that are all involved in this beloved sport. Hosted by coach, father and avid beer leaguer, Martin ...
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ZapChat: Connected Leader Conversations is for manufacturing leaders looking for insight and knowledge sharing on key industry issues and pain points. With the aim to start and continue important conversations through our relationships with manufacturing leaders, ZapChat covers the highs and lows of the industry, best practice sharing and an insightful and varied outlook on common successes, pain points and evolutions within the sector. Richard Milnes, Zaptic’s CEO hosts ZapChat - Connected ...
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Creating Communities of Care

Creating Communities of Care

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In an effort to address the barriers and gaps in care experienced by African Nova Scotian and Urban Indigenous women in Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia), four organizations banded together to provide culturally-specific programming to address the issue of gender-based violence as it appears in these two communities. Inspired by Indigenous customary law and Afrocentricity, these programs aim to address the failures of our inherited colonial systems by connecting women with other members of th ...
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All Hands on Tech, hosted by Ashley and Jena, brings together Nova Scotia’s tech community to uncover the secrets of what makes our province the best place for collaboration, innovation, and growth. Each episode hear from local digital experts as we dive into all of the amazing things happening in Nova Scotia’s fastest-growing sector and learn why so many organizations and individuals are calling Canada’s Ocean Playground home. All Hands on Tech is proudly produced by Digital Nova Scotia (DN ...
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How is it possible to check every box in the modern world? Eat right, sleep enough, wake up early, watch all the latest shows, read the latest book, be in shape, educate yourself properly, educate your children, take care of yourself, your significant other and offspring, all the while smiling and saying the right thing at the right time. Where is the give? Where is the golden ticket? Can you buy it? Eat it? Travel to it? Etc... Listen to 'You're good. You're enough', hosted by Mark Fry. Whe ...
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Hosts Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin have new guests on each week to share informal conversations at a brewery or pub over a cold beverage. The show typically centres around the guest, whether it's about their career, their music, books they’ve authored or the good they are doing in the community. Our show aims on bringing people together. The ‘pint’ is symbolic in sharing good after work conversation. To Inform, amuse and inspire. Together We Drink! #aftenoonpint #podcast #canada #lifeincanada ...
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The Mess

Cape Breton Highlanders Association

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Welcome to the Mess: 150 years of Cape Breton Highlander tradition. For the last 150 years, the Cape Breton Highlanders have welcomed men and women from all walks of life into our ranks. Together, we have protected the lives and homes of Canadians across the country in conflicts such as World War I, World War II, and the War in Afghanistan. We have also preserved a fierce and passionate Highland-Scot tradition through their colours, tartans, songs, and stories. The Cape Breton Highlanders ar ...
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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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To wrap up this season, we reflect on post-2020 mass shooting challenges linked to gender-based violence. Despite a recommended $25.6 million funding increase, transition houses still struggle with inadequate funding, affecting staff retention and service quality. While grassroots efforts provide some support, as well as some funding from the gover…
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Today's story belongs to Paul, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Growing up can be tough, especially if you're juggling the responsibilities of childhood with the anxiety of caring for an ailing parent. For Paul, his mother's bipolar disorder was a constant fixation of his young life. It was a weight he carried with him wherever he went... that is until he …
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Taylor Swift, mental health, gambling, prison, Jontay Porter, quests, colours, SWAT, children, Tim Hortons, best and worst celebrity encounters are just some of the subjects that Mullinger is rambling about this week. If you have questions for James or are looking for advice or recommendations, James will be happy to answer your questions on the sh…
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In today’s solo episode, you’ll be getting a masterclass in how to better navigate and manage expectations, from both the perspective of staff and families in seniors’ care. I’ll break down the formula of Disappointment = Expectations – Reality (from Chip Conley, Emotional Equations book) and how we can reframe “unrealistic expectations” into a per…
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This episode we sit down with Ursula Mogensen who is a queer, non-binary human with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They share their experiences with a late diagnosis of ADHD, the supports at work that help them thrive, and the challenges and benefits of being Neurodivergent. This podcast is made possible by Sea Change CoLab. Sea C…
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Dr. Karen Cross of MIMOSA Diagnostics is an award-winning scientist, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and an entrepreneur. The MIMOSA pro is an amazing innovation - a handheld, portable imaging device that provides state-of-the-art imaging accurately and non-invasively, enabling doctors anywhere to find wounded damaged tissue and vascular issue…
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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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In this episode of Somebody Must Say These Things, we explore the importance of building a future free of violence against women, focusing on proactive measures to educate and empower our children, the next generation. Expert guests like Rhonda Fraser, Safety Outcome Advisor at the Nova Scotia Highest Risk Domestic Violence Table, Professor Suzie D…
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Today's story belongs to Alicia and Tyson, originally from Newfoundland and Manitoba, respectively. Adventure, freedom, and excitement. Many of us have daydreamed about shedding our familiar patterns and embracing the unknown, but very few of us bring these fantasies to life. That's not the case for Alicia and Tyson. Alicia, a busy entrepreneur and…
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Sean Power, CEO & Co-founder of SOMMS.AI. joins Kathryn Lockhart to chat about the importance of data provenance in the AI space. Sean is an internationally published author who enjoys speaking on topics related to technology & business. He is currently on the board of Propel where he advises founders of early-stage startups, with a particular focu…
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In this bumper episode Mullinger rambles about Alien, UFC, Maritimes drivers, shooting a film on the Kingston Peninsula, corporate gigs, wellness, ADHD brain, Sex and the City, Prince Edward Island, Baby Reindeer, dating in your fifties and answers all of your questions. Enjoy! If you have questions for James or are looking for advice or recommenda…
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In this episode, Jake shares a disorienting dilemma he experienced recently when visiting a place that used to hold massive importance to him. The emotions this left him with were unexpected to say the least. Chris joins in on the discussion, connecting Jake's story to one of his own - a camping trip from his youth that went unexpectedly (and drama…
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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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We are often inundated with the lists of uses for technology in society. From how it can make our lives easier, to more comfortable, and even luxurious. In the same vein, technology can create community around the personal hardships that women endure as gender-based violence survivors. The opposite should also be considered. This episode explores h…
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On the very first episode of Accessibility Ally, your host Corrie Melanson sits down with guest, Paul Tingley. Paul is a Business ACCESS-Ability Officer with the Government of Nova Scotia, responsible for coordinating programs, and services, and collaborating on policies that support recreation in Nova Scotia. Corrie and Paul have an amazing discus…
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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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Today's story belongs to Shellie Ann Tobin and Danielle MacDonald, originally from New Waterford, Cape Breton Island. The East Coast of Canada is steeped in a rich musical tradition that binds families, communities, and generations together. This is the world that Shellie and Danielle were born into. The two sisters grew up singing together and wit…
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Mullinger has just had what we calls "the best weekend of his life" and he rambles about witnessing his first NHL games, finally visiting a real life Zellers, a bus trip to Montreal with Dream Vacation Tours, the Solar Eclipse, meeting Chris Hadfield, cancel culture, the wildest party he ever went to and everything that is right and wrong with figh…
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Let’s face it, stress and overwhelm can be a daily occurrence which interrupts how we are showing up and impacting others. This can then contribute to the frustration and friction between staff and families in seniors’ care. As much as stress is a reality, having negative reactions and ruminations is optional. This is one of many things I took away…
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In the fifth and final episode of our annual Women Founder series, Wade talks with Speaker, Adult Educator, Coach, and Author Debbie Adams. A degenerative eye disease took Debbie from a Military career to unemployment and forced her to reinvent herself completely. She’s been through it all and now teaches others what she has learned about what it t…
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In this week's episode, we hear the story of Mary, a survivor of intimate partner violence, who courageously shares her journey of escaping abuse and navigating the justice system. Like many gender-based violence survivors, in rural areas of Nova Scotia, trapped in isolation, Mary's quest for safety led her to confront the grim reality of a system …
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Today's story belongs to Awele Oye-Onwuka from Lagos, Nigeria (and from Antigonish, Nova Scotia). Like many young people in Canada today, Awele is an international student hailing from the lively, busy city of Lagos, Nigeria. Awele loved growing up in Nigeria, having extremely close relationships to family and neighbours alike. That said, even as a…
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In this deeply personal episode, Chris and Jake explore how even small moments of exclusion can leave lasting scars by threatening our sense of belonging and social identity. They connect a story from Chris' past to the recent Republican response to the State of the Union, showing how identities can be built up but also quickly torn down by social …
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From SAS Easter Hunts to April Fools Pranks, nerves to ADHD, the Isle Of Wight to Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, Conor McGregor to Mary Berg, the Solar Eclipse in the UK in 1999 to the Solar Eclipse in New Brunswick in 2024, British pubs to astronauts, Carny Island arcade to Greggs the baker, doner kebabs to donairs, Monster Munch to Pablo Escobar’s c…
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In the fourth of our annual Women Founder series, Wade talks with Maria McGowan, marketer extraordinaire who is the founder of Sociable Media. She’s been in the business for twenty-plus years, was one of the early adopters of social media marketing and remains on the forefront of it. Maria has a great love for community and strongly believes in giv…
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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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There is a critical intersection of healthcare and intimate partner violence, and in this episode we explore the challenges faced by victims seeking care. Through firsthand accounts and expert insights, we take a look at the gaps in healthcare training, and resources for addressing gender-based violence, emphasizing the need for better education an…
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This week's story belongs to Anita and Kevin Kirkbride, of Florenceville, New Brunswick. Have you ever wondered what became of your high school sweetheart? For former flames Anita and Kevin, this common curiosity became a window of opportunity two decades after the young couple parted ways. However, a series of coincidental synchronicities kept the…
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Live from Sutton Place in Toronto, James rambles about appearing on CTV's The Social, Rebel Wilson and Sascha Baron Cohen, Broken Pieces rage room, Bournemouthm collecting panini stickers, Alex Jones, nurses and new series from television legend Mark Bishop, Davey & Jonesie's Locker. If you have questions for James or are looking for advice or reco…
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In today’s episode, we talk about The P Word, a topic we don’t typically like to even think about, never mind plan for. My guest, Dr. Sammy Winemaker shares her experience, knowledge and insights with her compassionate, approachable and pragmatic style, which has been likened to as a Mr. Rogers kind of approach to care. Let’s face it, death is a re…
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In the third of our annual Women Founder series, Wade talks with Chef Gabrielle LeGuerrier, a native Nova Scotian who with her husband European Sommelier Gabor Bodo have created something truly unique – GourmetGab by Pertu. GourmetGab brings high-end culinary and wine experiences right to your home. Chef Gabrielle is a Michelin trained chef who has…
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Host, and Director of the Chrysalis Transition House Association, Ginger MacPhee is back in this episode; delving into the complex issue of safety, as it relates to the stark realities of gender-based violence survivors. We hear from survivors and experts who provide insight into the various forms of abuse, and the lasting impact it has on mental a…
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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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Today's story comes from Julia Rivard Dexter of Loon Lake, Nova Scotia. Like many children, Julia struggled with reading. This would become a source of strife and insecurity for the young girl, until she found her fit in competitive canoe kayaking. In the world of sports Julia excelled. Her dedication and commitment would lead her to the top of her…
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In an era marked by rapid change and increasing complexity, the ways we communicate, understand ourselves, and engage with society are constantly evolving. Just as new slang terms like "mewing" and "rizz" can spread like wildfire among younger generations, leaving older folks scratching their heads, the meanings we ascribe to our experiences and th…
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James rambles about Kate Middleton's retouching scandal, and his own global retouching scandal involving Kate Winlset, the new James Bond, body dysmorphia, a shirtless Chris Hemsworth, Dan Brown coming to New Brunswick, Sistema, Long Bay Brewery, La Maison Simons and New Brunswick's first ever British pub. If you have questions for James or are loo…
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In the second of our annual series spotlighting and celebrating Women Founders, Wade Cleveland talks with Alicia & Miranda Teasdale of Teasdale Apothecary. Teasdale Apothecary is a full-service, independent pharmacy that harkens back to a simpler time. They are transforming patient and consumer experience with what they do. On top of basic pharmacy…
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This episode's focus is on the housing crisis, specifically its impact on survivors of intimate partner violence. The housing crisis in Nova Scotia was particularly exacerbated by COVID-19, especially in rural areas where the challenges of finding affordable housing are even more dire due to the lack of public tent communities, and the prevalence o…
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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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Today's story belongs to Deb Bakti, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Deb's story belongs like many love stories do: girl meets boy at a bar and the two fall for each other. The "boy" in question was Ty, Deb's late husband. Deb and Ty had built the perfect life together with happy, healthy kids, and a gainful career working as a seniors' home executive. Thi…
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This week James rambles about turning 46, donairs at Garden Grove Cafe, his niece Lily, performing at the Canadian embassy in London, the Oscar results, John Mulaney, March break, Friars Nose Lookout, Barbie, Billie Eilish, Sussex floods, bingo, British villains and john Travolta's 1985 classic Perfect. If you have questions for James or are lookin…
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In this week’s episode, join us for an insightful and heartfelt episode with Kristen Leal, Director of Programs at peopleCare Delhi LTC and Anita Friesen, whose mom is a resident and has been living at peopleCare Delhi LTC since October of 2022. This conversation was so heartwarming, and you can feel the care and respect Kristen and Anita have as p…
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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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This is the first of our annual series spotlighting and celebrating Women Founders. We’re starting things off with Cathy Munro of Bramble Hill Farm, a Microgreen Farm in Pictou County. Cathy has grown the business into a year round supplier of microgreens throughout northern and central Nova Scotia, and can be found in over 15 retail locations. On …
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In this episode, we look into these changes and the increasing demand for support services during post-pandemic economic hardship. "The Silent Depression" is a term used to describe the observed increase of people seeking help for basic needs like food and shelter post COVID-19. The effects of this depression has exasperated the existing shortage o…
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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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Today's story belongs to Jackie, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. How do you communicate with the world? This weeks guest seeks connection through the stories she shares as a filmmaker, actor and journalist. Jackie Torrens is one of Canada’s brightest talents. Winning awards for performances on stage and screen, she has directed multiple critically acclaim…
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