The Greg Carrasco Show: Recent Episodes
Greg Carrasco
Dad first, Brazilian jiu jitsu student, Host of the Greg Carrasco Show, formerly on Global News and TSN, now on Sauga 960AM - the most influential and largest Automotive talk show in Canada, President and CEO of Wild Wolf Enterprises. Greg is also Vice President of Operations and General Manager of Oakville Nissan and Oakville Infiniti and Co-Owner of OCTA BJJ in Oakville.
Greg is back after taking last week off for a family vacation! Greg chats with Deane Cole, founder of "Glo-On Coaching," a certified Senior Fitness and Wellness Coach and they discuss the importance of fitness and diet, especially in the colder months, and why muscle is the most overlooked anti-aging tool!
Greg begins his show with Jade Haist, the deal slayer, about her automotive journey and accomplishments. Greg later welcomes Tyler Grey, actor and Star of Seal Team, a former Delta Force Operator, author of "Forged in Chaos: A Warrior's Origin Story" and leading advocate for veterans’ mental health. Together they discuss PTSD, men's mental health, brazilian jiu jitsu, and so much more. The show concludes with Rebel News reporter, David Menzies, chatting with Greg about crime, the givers and takers in this world, and even dogs in strollers.
Greg welcomes Mandy M. Gunasekara; President Donald Trump's former chief of staff at the US Environmental Protection Agency, talking on US politics, issues the world is currently facing such as the trade war and her book "Y'all Fired" that covers an insider account of an outsider's service in the Trump administration.
Greg chats with Slacker Nation about Rolexes, tires, speed limits and bus lanes, the acquitted hockey players, and Canadian cities who have cancelled concert bookings of a Christian musician who also supports the MAGA movement in the United States.
Greg's guest is Gabriel Friedman, Staff Writer and Auto Reporter for the Financial Post, and they discuss how to fix the Canadian Auto Sector and how the Federal Appeals Court allowing Trump tarriffs to continue affects the industry. They also discuss what it would mean to Canada if it opened up the market to Chinese EVs.
Greg and Lex also discuss a number of topics, including their experiences with road rage!
It's Greg's first show after his wife gave birth, and we celebrate all good mothers this weekend! It's also the first show after the Canadian federal election and Greg welcomes Viva Frei, YouTuber and commercial litigator, and they process why Pierre Poilievre lost the election, and how now-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney handled himself with American President Donald Trump.
It's the weekend before the Canadian Federal Election and Greg talks to Slacker Nation about different issues in the Conservative and Liberal campaigns, and the implications of either party winning on Monday. To further process those ideas, Greg welcomes Bryan Passifume of the Toronto Sun.
Greg also brings up the issue of the rampant car theft problem plaguing Ontario and the re-stamping of Vehicle Identification Numbers on stolen cars with Shawn Vording, President of CARFAX Canada
Wednesday was "Liberation Day" in the United States, and with Donald Trump's tariffs taking effect, including on the automotive sector, Greg breaks it all down. Is Donald Trump doing the right thing? Is all of the public outcry warranted? Has anything actually changed?
Guests for today's show:
Brian Pirvu, Government Relations Consultant for CAA South Central Ontario, to discuss CAA's Worst Roads Campaign.
Plus, Scott Powell, Senior Fellow with the Discovery Institute, reacts to the ongoing war against Elon Musk and Tesla.
Greg welcomes multiple award winning automotive and motorsport writer, Stephanie Wallcraft. She is 2024 Canadian Automotive Journalist of the Year and formerly was the president of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. Greg and Stephanie talk about U.S. President Donald Trump's recent auto tariff announcement/how it will affect Canada's automotive industry.
Greg also chats with Slacker Nation about issues regarding the upcoming Canadian federal election, lithium batteries for EVs and more!
Greg welcomes Michael Benoit, Associate Director of Waterloo Centre for Automotive Research as they talk about 3D printing in automotive industry
Greg also converses with Mandy Deveau, marketing Manager of DriveHRIS, chatting about the current pause on auto sector tariffs, what that means for buying a car, and how it affects Canadians and Americans.
Greg also chats with Slacker Nation about how Trump and Trudeau's styles of leadership are affecting their respective countries.
On this Canadian Flag Day, Greg talks with Slacker Nation about what it means to be Canadian, what do Canadians pride themselves on and how we should go about expressing love of country. This comes off the heels of U.S President Donald Trump and his remarks about making Canada the 51st State.
Greg talks with Brian V. Larson, PhD: Interim associate dean for graduate business programs, Widener University, talking about how automakers decide which features, designs, and technologies make it into new cars.
Greg has a special guest in-studio for this show: his brother from Chile, Moises! Not only is Moises Greg's brother, but he is also a music ministry coordinator at his church back home, and in this episode he provides musical interludes coming back from the radio breaks. Producer Lex also joins in on the fun!
Greg, Lex and Slacker Nation talk about Trump's first week back in the White House, the use of expletives in daily life and how the language you grew up with affects the way you view expletives from other languages, and much more!
Greg also welcomes Gary Prenevost, Multi-Unit Franchisee, Keynote Speaker, Franchise Consultant, and Award-Winning Author of The Unstoppable Franchisee and they discuss entrepreneurship and how that can unlock your potential for wealth and prosperity!
Greg is back from Cancun and providing insight for the car sales industry as well as general life advice when it comes how to look at and deal with anxiety. Slacker Nation comes out to discuss and try to refute Slacker Number 1.
Greg also welcomes Michael Letts, Founder, President, and CEO of InVest USA and they chat about the upcoming inauguration of United States President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance and the security issues surrounding the event.The Greg Carrasco Show: Episode 202
The Day of Grievances
In today’s episode, Greg dives into the chaos, discussing everything from politics to the LA fires. He’s also opening the lines to hear from his usual callers—and even some new ones, all the way from Florida!
It’s a mix of heated topics and unforgettable rants. You can’t make this stuff up! Don’t be a slacker—tune in now!
he first show of 2025 is a big one with Sauga 960's afternoon drive host Richard Syrett in-studio and Todd Bourgon of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario calling in as they discuss a myriad of topics, including:
- the recent developments in culture and society and how "traditional" values have now become the counter-culture that Generation Z/post-millennial youth have come to embrace
- the tumultuousness of Canadian politics, and the increased calls from Justin Trudeau's own party to step down as Prime Minister
Greg takes Slacker Nation's calls during the "Hour of the Grievances" and quizzes his producer, Lex Tan about his New Year's resolutions!
On the last episode before the Christmas Break, Greg brings in the love of his life, Carina, into the studio to hang out with him and producer Lex Tan. The three in the studio talk about what they're thankful for and what makes this year's Christmas special to each of them, and things get real in the studio!
Greg's guests also drop truth bombs while entertaining you and making you laugh:
- Daniel Bordman, Senior Correspondent for The National Telegraph - They chat about the crisis in the federal government, Justin Trudeau's Liberals falling apart, and Jagmeet Singh's role and culpability in the crisis.
- Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer - They talk about the problems with the Canada-USA-Mexico borders and how it is affecting the agricultural system, the "family" feud between Canada and the United States particularly between President-Elect Donald Trump and (as of this show) incumbent Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Greg begins today's show by recapping a busy week, which included a Michelin Star birthday dinner. Plus, inspired by all of the level-ups at Octa BJJ last night, Greg sheds some light on working in car sales, and explains how working up the ranks in the industry is much like working towards belts in BJJ.
Then, Greg welcomes on a very special guest, OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt. Kerry shares some winter driving safety tips, and highlights the importance of winter tires.
Plus, Greg receives a special call from Rebel News Mission Specialist David Menzies.
In the final hour, Jay Beeber, Executive Director of Policy at the National Motorists Association, joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, including speed limits, red light cameras, & much more.
It's Greg's birthday weekend on the show, and Slacker Nation comes out to wish him a happy birthday and chat! Greg gets a surprise call from David Menzies of Rebel News, and they chat about companies that are distancing themselves from DEI policies, and contrasting that with the ones who keep them.
David Kennedy of Automotive News Canada also chats with Greg about the heightened tariffs that US President-Elect Donald Trump announced earlier this week that could have an impact with Canada and Mexico.
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Greg talks about the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight from the night before, shares about his ongoing faith journey, and continues to talk politics with Slacker Nation!
Greg welcomes:
Bill Walton, host of "The Bill Walton Show" and chair of the Resolute Protection Foundation as they talk about President-Elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks ahead of his inauguration;
Brian Turner of Driving.ca and Joe David of Woodbine Nissan as they chat about winter driving, the importance of winter tires, optimal brakes and safe driving habits to help you navigate through the winter months!
In the wake of Donald Trump's historic election win in the United States, Greg welcomes on three great guests to recap a busy and eventful week.
Edward Bartlett, President of the International Council for Men and Boys (ICMB), a non-governmental organization working to assure gender equality for all, discusses how Kamala Harris's anti-male sexism drove men from the democratic fold.
Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, shares how Donald Trump’s win affects the automotive and energy sectors.
Drew Allen, Author of “America's Last Stand: Will You Vote to Save or Destroy America in 2024”, and host of “The Drew Allen Show” Podcast, says this is the greatest triumph in America since the Civil War.
And of course, slacker nation fills up the phone lines sharing their thoughts on the election.
Greg talks about the American election with producer Lex Tan, and Slacker Nation!
Greg also welcomes special guest, Canadian lawyer Viva Frei, as they talk about the big issues surrounding the upcoming election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris!
Greg welcomes "Money Mike" back to the studio for more financial gold-nugget level tips as they chat about what "retirement" means and how proper planning helps achieve goals for your later life.
Greg also talks to Equifax's Head of Fraud and Security, Carl Davies, about the scams that permeate our communications, the damage it does financially, and what you can do about it!
Greg is back after a week off! In the first hour he shares his recent experiences in Nashville, and then Whistler. Other topics to kick things off include why Saturdays are not as busy at dealerships anymore, Jagmeet Singh's recent interaction with a street heckler, and some exciting new vehicles Nissan will be offering.
The second hour kicks off with a call about the state of Toyota. Then, Greg welcomes back Kris Sims, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, to discuss Doug Ford's supposed plans to build a tunnel under Highway 401 in the Greater Toronto Area. How much will it cost? Where will the money come from? Are there any other possible solutions to the problem?
Last but not least, Greg is honoured to be joined by Rebel News Mission Specialist David Menzies. This discussion covers a variety of topics including David's career, free speech and censorship, the state of Canadian media, and much more.
All that, plus much more, on this weekend's edition of "The Greg Carrasco Show"
Even though Greg was a little under the weather, this show was hot with debate over this week's "debate" between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris (plus the debate moderators!) and Slacker Nation was hot with wanting to debate each side as well!
Greg's guests:
Randi Payton - Professor of Journalism - University of the District of Columbia
- DEI policies in the workplace, with specifics in the automotive industry
Scott McKay - Publisher of "The Hayride" and author of "Racism, Revenge and Ruin: It's All Obama"
- How did some of the most tried, tested and failed policies of Marxism infiltrate the West and how has it affected the culture?
Slacker Nation was awake today discussing with Greg their car questions as well as the current state and future of the Canadian federal government, on the heels of Jagmeet Singh no longer allying himself with Justin Trudeau! Greg also talks about a disruptive customer, why the customer is NOT always right, and what's including in a warranty when you purchase a vehicle!
Slacker Nation was awake today airing their grievances with Greg. Listen to talks about American and Canadian politics, taxes in Canada, and of course, car questions.
Greg also welcomes Jane Stevenson of the Toronto Sun as they chat about the Canadian National Exhibition and compendium of interesting and outrageous foods that vendors are offering this year!
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Greg takes a bunch of calls from Slacker Nation and welcomes 3 guests:
- Jay Goldberg of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation: How Canadians pay an arm and a leg in gas taxes
- Brian Turner of Driving.ca: Removing minor scratches from your car and how to make it look like new
- Ross McLean of the McLean Chronicles Podcast: Jordan Peterson's appeal being denied by the Supreme Court and what it means for right to free speech in Canada
In today's show, Greg welcomes back Todd Bourgon and they chat about the excess inventory at local dealers.
Greg also catches up a bit with Slacker Nation talking about a summer that's left him wanting, and if Rock 'n Roll is still alive!
Greg talks nutrition, health, and getting shredded with Daniel Thiesen, owner of Radix Performance and they talk about Daniel's 8-week challenge to get to optimum health and forming the habits to continue staying shredded!
Greg also chats with former litigator turned YouTuber/Rumbler Viva Frei as they discuss the US elections, with the complications of Kamala Harris being presumed the Democratic Party's nominee and likely Donald Trump's opposition en route to the Presidency of the United States.
Greg continues the conversation about the assassination attempt on former US president and official Republican Party nominee Donald Trump with Slacker Nation, as well as with "America's Psychiatrist" Dr. Carole Lieberman. Dr. Carole also delves into what could have brought the shooter to the point where he would carry out an assassination.
Greg also talks about the traffic congestion in Toronto with Jennifer van der Valk, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing for the Toronto Region Board of Trade.
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In a special Sunday morning edition, Greg Carrasco discussed the events of the previous evening at a rally for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. He was joined by Todd, Sean, Chris, and Richard Syrett to talk about the implications of the incident and the potential paths for the country to recover from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The conversation focused on the political, social, and security ramifications, as well as what this means for the future of the nation.
Greg talks about being a successful salesperson, and what it takes to be a success in the car industry,
Greg and Slacker Nation also into conversations of the latest and favorite books they've all read, and Slacker Nation tells Greg why he should read their suggestions!
Greg also welcomes Jil McIntosh of Driving.ca to discuss new speed monitoring systems in newer cars, distracted driving and the differences between the driving culture in Canada and Europe
With Lex away, two familiar faces, Joty and Jacob, step in for this July edition of "The Greg Carrasco Show". Greg begins the show with a topic from a caller: what are the reasons for crime in the GTA? Plus, he also shares the important role that therapy has played in his life.
Then, Greg welcomes on Richard Syrett, host of "The Richard Syrett Show" on Sauga 960 am. This is a fascinating conversation that touches on a variety of themes, including homeschooling, last week's Presidential debate, and election fraud.
All this, and much more, on this week's edition of "The Greg Carrasco Show".
Another action packed episode as Greg takes Slacker Nation's calls regarding the first (and possibly only) United States Presidential debate and discusses just what in the world happened!
Jay Beeber of the Executive Director of Policy at the National Motorists Association joins Greg to discuss the idea of a war on cars, their usage, and the implications of restrictions on car usage.
Rebecca The Lawyer also drops by in-studio to answer Greg and Slacker Nation's questions about family law and more!
Slacker Nation was active today calling Greg with their car questions and grievances, and Greg was happy to drop that good wisdom on Slacker Nation's wide variety of topics, including what to do if you want to trade in a car that's seen as undesirable, even if it's been barely used, all the way to prayer and faith journeys!
Greg's guests:
David Kennedy, Toronto Bureau Chief for Automotive News Canada, talking affordability issues with the younger car buying market, as well as how much is "Doing it for the 'Gram" factoring into their decisions?
Larry Vellequette, Toyota and Subaru reporter for Automotive News: "COVID Cars" are being traded back in, but what if they're missing components?
It's Greg's Father's Day episode! Greg is joined by Sauga 960's Money Pannu and Producer Lex Tan as they talk about dads, memories about dads, dad jokes, and more!
Greg also welcomes Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, as they talk about the politics of "clean" energy and how it is currently being received in Canada, the United States, and all around the world!
Slacker Nation came out in full force today, presenting Greg their latest and greatest car questions!
Greg also chats with one of the candidates for the Mayoral Election in MIssissauga, Dipika Damerla, and they talk about her platform going forward into the June 10th election.
Doug Firby of Automotive News Canada and Todd Bourgon of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario join the show as they chat with Greg about needing to find skilled workers in other countries like the Philippines due to reluctance of young Canadians to become mechanics and other workers in the car industry.
In this show, Greg gets sentimental about his fiancee, his reaction to getting offered a photography session from a Hollywood photographer and about tattoos and what they meant back when he was growing up. He also has a deep story to tell about his high school years in Chile you don't want to miss!
Greg's guest: Brian Pirvu, Government Relations Consultant at CAA South Central Ontario, and they talk about the WORST roads in Ontario!
Greg's stream of consciousness takes us on quite the trip this week as he and producer Lex talk about things like:
- Mentality vs Training: What wins in the end for sales and other life aspects?
- Google is your personal and personlized echo chamber
- What happens when a gigantic fly is orbiting you in an enclosed studio
and more!
Greg's Guests:
- Matthew Guy of Driving.ca talking about "on demand" and paywall-unlocking of car features and specs
- Brian Turner of Driving.ca and Greg chat about the longer maintenance and service intervals and the negative effect on the longevity of your vehicle
Greg welcomes Todd Bourgon, Executive Director of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario, and they discuss the Government of Canada possibly introducing a two-day cooling-off period when a car is purchased, and the ramifications it will have on aspects of the car industry like transactions and relationships between car dealers and their customers.
Slacker Nation couldn't wait to call in as Greg talks about what's happened in the world of parenting over the past generation. Does our society need parents to be tougher in raising our kids to prepare them for the world? What is the effect of being either "friends" with your kids? Why are parents afraid of actually being parents?
Greg's guests:
Dan Shine, Senior Editor at Automotive News, discussing the importance of young people in the auto industry
Jeff Melnychuk, Editor-in-Chief of Automotive News Canada, discussing the affordability problem in the Canadian car industry
Money Mike joins Greg to break down aspects of the Canadian Federal Budget from a financial planner's perspective!
Greg also gives shoutouts and adulation to those around him who are successes, how car salespeople can seize the day and boost sales, and takes a bunch of Slacker Nation's calls during the Hour of the Grievances!
Greg comes into this show with a number of grievances this week including bad neighbors and 2024 Canadian Federal Budget, announced this week by the Justin Trudeau regime. On the bright side, he processes Producer Lex's dating life and puts him through the "male reality test." And of course, he takes Slacker Nation's calls so they can air their grievances on the show!
This week's guests:
Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Vince Bond, Automotive News
On this edition of the show, Greg comes in with fire, sounding off on the state of parenting and how it's affecting the younger generations, and is also joined by Sauga 960's CEO and Founder Joty Pannu. Also, Greg takes Slacker Nation's calls for two Hours of Grievances!
Guests:
Constable Tyler Bell-Morena of Peel Regional Police, talking about the new helicopters that have been added to the force.
Brian Turner of Driving.ca, talking about the importance of oil changes, how much they cost to get done, and should you do it at home?
It's another edition of The Greg Carrasco Show. Greg welcomes back Jacob, and they kick things off with a discussion about the importance of work ethic and discipline. Then, with the total solar eclipse set for Monday, Teresa Di Felice, Assistant Vice President of Government and Community Relations for CAA South Central Ontario, shares some tips on how to stay safe on the roads during the event. But, is the public too concerned about the eclipse? Greg voices his opinion, plus provides some safety survival tips. In the hour of the grievances, Greg is joined by Jennifer Morand, General Manager of the Chicago Auto Show. She discusses an article she recently wrote for autonews.com about some trends in auto shows around the world. Finally, a recent poll suggested that the majority of Canadians are in support of the death penalty for major crimes. Greg and Jacob give their thoughts on the matter.
Money Mike stops by the Greg Carrasco show for this first time in a while, and he drops some gospel about your finances including how the markets are doing now that that Q1 is done, elaborating on a new concept of retirement and the 5 secrets of the happiest retirees!
Greg also talks grievances with the listeners and finds a great example of how to lose out on the opportunity of a lifetime!
In another action-packed show, Greg chats with Slacker Nation about the disparity of pay between heads of state (like the Prime Minister of Canada or the President of the United States) versus top tier athletes, laments disdain that Canadians seem to have toward successful people versus the way Americans admire their rich and affluent, and a deep music discussion!
Greg's Guests:
Todd Bourgon - Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario
Jamie Butters - Executive Director of Automotive News
On today's show Greg hears out two different perspectives on the Electric Vehicle industry. Greg chats with Kate Harrison of MoveEV, talking about hybrids and the best way to use one, as well as if she thinks that electrification is the future of vehicles. Afterwards, Greg discusses Apple's cancellation of their plans to build an autonomous EV with Driving.ca's Jil McIntosh, and they speculate about the future of self-driving cars.
And this episode marks the return of Family Lawyer, Rebecca Ye of Nussbaum Law as they go further into the importance of marriage contracts, the importance of full disclosure in relationships and the complications that arise if that gets neglected, and more!
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In this episode, Greg talks about the "SD Verse", an automotive software marketplace being developed by GM and Magna, the politics of China and its EV mineral market, and Alberta's EV registration tax.
Greg, as always, takes Slacker Nation's questions and comments of the automotive industry, and one of Slacker Nation takes the time to rag on producer Lex, in a side-splitting Hour of Grievances!
Featured Guests:
Daniel Nicholson, VP of Strategic Technology Initiatives, General Motors
David Kennedy, Toronto Bureau Chief for Automotive News Canada
Kris Sims, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Greg welcomes back a familiar face as Jacob returns in the booth. They start the show by discussing everything from coffee orders, to British accents. Then Greg asks a question to the listeners: "What model car has the worst drivers?" The answer may shock you! In the second hour, Greg is joined by a good friend, Tood Bourgon, Executive Director of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario. They touch on a variety of topics, including the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow, and the Federal Government's electric vehicle mandate. To wrap up the show, Greg Layson, Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada, discusses his recent piece "Sure, January 2024 sales beat January 2019, but does it matter?". And we finish with the "Hour of the Grievances".
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Slacker Nation comes out in full force calling Greg for car and life advice, including a special message from Greg for men to look after their physical and mental health!
Greg welcomes Ryan Robinson of Deloitte and Howard Bornstein of Charterup to talk about the current state of the automotive industry!
Disclaimer: Anything mentioned in this podcast is not meant to be taken as legal advice. Please contact your family lawyer for legal advice.
On a very special episode, Greg welcomes Family Lawyer Rebecca Ye of Nussbaum Law in-studio and they discuss instances in relationships that would be beneficial to have a lawyer advising you through your next steps, whether you're considering marriage, cohabitation, separation or divorce.
In this episode, Greg brings back Money Mike for the second week in a row, as they chat about how to make 2024 a better financial year than 2023, and how to invest your money for your future.
Greg also welcomes Bryan Gast of Equite Association talking about the sharp rise in car thefts across Canada, and David Booth of Driving.ca who's in California testing out some impressive supercars!
Greg is back from vacation and live in studio, and he has some insights for you regarding our limited time on the planet, taking vacations when you need it, and much more!
Money Mike also returns after an extended hiatus and not only does he talk about your money, but we get to know a bit more of the man behind the money!
And Greg takes Slacker Nation's phone calls which came fast and furious throughout the show!
Greg is back with his first show of 2024 on Sauga 960 AM, and it's a special one because it's also the show's debut on Classic 1220 in St.Catharines! Welcome to The Greg Carrasco Network!
On this episode, Greg chats with Alex Kierstein, senior editor for Motortrend, and his article regarding the Hertz rental car company, which just dumped 20 thousand EVs from their fleet, and the implications of that decision!
Greg also welcomes Gary Silberg of KPMG, as they talk about the financial situation and relationship of the car industry and their consumers!
It's the Christmas weekend edition of the Greg Carrasco show, featuring Jody Lai of Auto Trader and Mike Colias of the Wall Street Journal talking about the impact of government mandates of electric vehicles, and in particular, the Trudeau government mandating that the all sales of all sales of passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks be hybrids, electric or hydrogen-powered by 2035.
In the first two hours, though, Greg airs out his and Slacker Nation's Christmas Grievances about the car industry, gift giving, the devaluation of meritocracy and more!
Both Greg and Lex were a bit under the weather today, but they both powered through with Money Mike in tow. Greg makes some very special announcements concerning Mississauga!
Greg and Money Mike talk estate planning, the complications of dodging probate fees, whose names should be on your home ownership papers.
And Slacker Nation calls in to the studio in droves showing their care for Greg, and Greg also gives a public service announcement in the Hour of Grievances!
Greg sets the record straight about getting an extended warranty for your vehicle (you should totally do it!) You'll hear that in hour 2 of the show, because Slacker Nation came out in droves today calling Greg to talk about cars, the car industry, and air their grievances!
Brian Turner of Driving.ca joins Greg in the third hour as Greg picks his brain about winter driving, and the idea of a "winter beater" vehicle. What does Brian have to say about that? You gotta listen in, because, "There's Something Happening Here," on the Greg Carrasco Show!
For the first time since the COVID lockdowns, Greg broadcasts his show from the comfort of his own home!
It's 3 hours of pure Greg and anything goes! Slacker Nation also called in droves talking about the car industry, car safety, the complicated idea of space travel, law enforcement, jiu-jitsu and more!
Greg is back this year after last week's jiu jitsu tournament where he won gold! And as always, there's something happening here!
Money Mike joins for the first time in a while to start the conversation about Last Wills and Testaments, final arrangements, and why it's so important to have your monetary AND digital ownerships in order!
Bryan Gast, Vice President of the Investigative Services Division at Équité Association joins for the third hour talking about car thefts, how to prevent them, the most and least stolen cars in Toronto and Canada, and more!
And we also got a whole bunch of phone calls as well!
The phones are ringing off the hook again, as Greg continues to go back to his roots! Car talk! And a caller introduces Greg to a beast of an automobile! What is it? Listen here to find out!
And top it all off, Greg welcomes the Toronto Raptors Superfan and Roche Canada's new spokesperson, Nav Bhathia, as they talk about the "Living With It" campaign which focuses on the health of our eyes!
Despite feeling not so great because of his car being stolen from his own driveway, Greg continues to take care of business, as he dishes on why buying a vehicle privately is one of the WORST things that you can do! Greg also lets the listeners hear the beautiful voice of Sophie Gregoire!
Greg also has an in depth chat with Dan McTeague, President of "Canadians for Affordable Energy" on a multiple array of topics, including the state of the Canadian governemtn and how that is affecting the bottom line for Canadians!
There's a whole lot of car talk today. Greg starts the show by sharing the story of how his car was stolen this past week. This leads to a string of callers sharing similar stories. How could these incidents have been prevented? Why are carjackings still a problem in Canada today? Plus, what are the top ten most stolen vehicles in Ontario?
Our feature interview for today is author Holly Swenson. Holly is the author of Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow: Forming Deeper and More Joyful Connections with Yourself and Your Children. She is a wellness blogger, mother of four boys, & devoted wife. She discusses how social media is affecting the brains of children. Why are America's teens getting 5,000 notifications on their phones a day? How can parents protect kids from predatory social media?
We also talk credit scores, screen time, and much more, on this week's edition of "The Greg Carrasco Show".
What a stacked episode we have for you! In the first hour, Greg takes the listeners' car questions and resolves later on the show to talk cars with you!
Greg suspends his disbelief and talked to a medium, Stacey Agouros, and she talked about which of Greg's relatives she made contact with, and finds out things about Greg that she had never told her before!
Greg also chats with Fine Artist, Celina Melo, as they talk about her art pieces, her journey of creativity, and her participation in the Lakeshore Art Trail at Mississauga's Small Arts Inspection Building on the weekend of October 21st and 22nd.
Greg welcomes Richard C. Lyons, author of The DNA of Democracy and Shadows of the Acropolis and they talk about the history of democracy, its development and the state of it today as enmity and polarization has built up throughout the population.
Greg and his producer Lex also talk about a wide range of topics, including quotes that have been influential in both of their lives.
As usual, Greg takes your calls, including one about car lease returns!
This episode is full of hot-button topics!
In the first hour, Harman Singh Kandola of the World Sikh Organization and part of the City of Edmonton's Anti-Racism Advisory Committee talks about the tensions between the governments of Canada and India, as well as the assassination of Harjinder Singh Nijjar.
In the second hour, Tasha Kheiriddin, columnist for PostMedia and GZero Media, political analyst for Radio Canada, and author of "In My Opinion" on Substack addresses about the Million March for Children and how it is a symptom of deep dissatisfaction with the Ontario school board system.
In the third hour, Matthew Lau of the Financial Post and an Adjunct Scholar for the Fraser Institute discusses the issues around Electric Vehicles, Liberal government investments in battery plants, and how the government handles business around the country.
Greg starts the show by telling the story of how he ended up fighting one of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu fighters in the world. Then, a caller strikes a nerve, asking about the United Auto Workers strike. Greg gives his take on the strike and the role that unions serve.
Money Mike makes an appearance for the second hour. They discuss easy ways in which young people can build wealth. Plus, they field caller questions, including one about investing in gold.
In the final hour, Greg is joined by Sauga 960 AM's new morning show host Randy Taylor. "The Randy Taylor Show" debuted Monday, September 11, and airs every Monday-Friday from 7-9 AM. They discuss Randy's career, his show, Jordan Peterson, and more.
All of this, and much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
Greg welcomes Francis Crescia of the Western Standard as they talk about what George Orwell, author of the dystopian novel, 1984, would think of how society has turned out in 2023, and questions if Canadians really do have freedom of speech, especially with the Ontario court rulings against Dr. Jordan B. Peterson.
Brad Hunter, national crime columnist for the Toronto Sun also joins Greg as they discuss Kenneth Law, who is facing charges regarding sending multiple packages which allow the recipient to end their own existences. They also chat about self-agency as a human being, Medical Assistance In Dying, and the issues surrounding it.
In this episode of The Greg Carrasco Show, Greg welcomes Thea Shoemaker, homeschool advocate and founder of homeschoolreadyornot.com and they talk about choosing homeschooling as an education option for the family. Greg also talks politics with political columnist Brian Lilley of the Toronto Sun, and discusses his newly adopted carnivore diet with Sauga 960 AM's Doctor K of "Solving Healthcare," live from the ICU!
It's another jam-packed edition of The Greg Carrasco Show!
In the first hour, Greg talks to Joe Warmington of the Toronto Sun as they discuss topics in the political sphere, including the separation of Justin and Sophie Trudeau and how he's turning it into shameless self promotion, and more!
In the second hour, Greg welcomes back Tara Greene of TaraTarot.com and she continues to discuss Greg's life and possibilities that she discerns through his star charts.
And in the third hour, Greg discusses climate change, the Maui, Hawaii wildfires and carbon dioxide emissions with Gregory Wrightstone of C02Coalition.com, the author of Inconvenient Facts: The Science That Al Gore Doesn't Want You To Know
On a jam-packed show on the Civic Holiday long weekend, Greg welcomes a whole slew of guests!
Teresa Di Felice of CAA talks with Greg about the number of vehicles that are on the road that are NOT roadworthy, what we can do about it, and how important it is to have a relationship with your dealership!
Money Mike of Larocque Group Private Wealth Management co-hosts with Greg as they talk about what young people should do to start building their wealth.
American attorney and politican John Michael O'Connor, famously known as the lawyer for Mark Felt, more famously known as "Deep Throat", talks with Greg about the Donald Trump Indictment
Ronald Stein, Policy advisor for The Heartland Institute, and The Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, and National TV Commentator- talks about how Unsold Electric cras may be signalling a death spiral for the auto industry!
Greg welcomes Leslie Manookian, the president and founder of Health Freedom Defense Fund (HFDF). They address a number of topics regarding the pandemic, including the recent cardiac arrest of Bronny James, son of NBA star LeBron James.
Also joining Greg is Sinead Bovell, the founder of WAYE (Weekly Advice for Young Entrepreneurs) and talks about advanced technologies, including reproductive technology known as In-Vitro Gametogenesis, or IVG.
And of course, Greg takes your calls about all sorts of topics!
Greg takes a bunch of calls with a wide variety of car topics, including whether a dealership should notify you about the end of your warranty.
Money Mike also joins Greg as they talk about saving money for retirement, what Mike looks for in a potential client and the state of owning and renting a property in the city of Toronto amidst the inflation and the state of the housing market.
Greg also chats with Graeme Fletcher about the pros and cons of the electric vehicle industry, and what means at the local and international levels.
Greg comes out swinging for the fences as he addresses multiple issues this week, including an MSNBC column tried to equate physical fitness and going to gym with far-right white supremacy!
Greg also talks to Daniel Bordman of The National Telegraph about Canadian politics, the difference between classical and modern liberalism and the possible cage match between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
And you can’t miss Greg getting his first ever tarot card reading on-air from Tara Greene of TaraTarot.com!
After a week off, Greg comes back with a jampacked informative show!
Greg talks to his callers and their experience with dealerships and cars. Dan McTeague joins the first hour to discuss electric cars' impact on the economy.
On the second hour of the show, Money Mike, from Larocque Wealth Management, comes onto the show to discuss a sensitive subject that no one wants to about, which is life insurance. Greg and Money Mike discuss how you can secure your family and how to get started.
Then Bromance takes a turn on the last hour of the Greg Carrasco show with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. They talk about his new show on Sauga960am airing every Friday from 3pm to 4pm.
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
Greg just got back from California, so he shares, the good, the bad, and the ugly about his trip, including his encounter with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Then, Toronto Star Reporter Allan Woods comes onto the show to discuss the incident involving the Titan submersible. Allan recently spoke with Joe MacInnis, who has taken the trip down to visit the Titanic. We get a fascinating view on what it's like being that far down in the water near the historic shipwreck. But, it all comes at a cost, and how can we prevent more casualties going forward?
The Toronto Mayor byelection is set for this coming Monday, so prominent candidate Anthony Furey joins the program the present his platform. What is he going to do to turn around Canada's largest city?
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
It's Father's Day weekend, so Greg starts the show by sharing the story of the last time he saw his father. Plus, he gives a special shoutout to all of the fathers listening.
Then, Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joins the program to provide an update on the government's deal with Volkswagen.
For the first time in over a month, Money Mike, from Larocque Wealth Management, comes onto the show to give some valuable financial insight. They tackle the recent surprise interest rate hike, give an update on the housing market, as well as the importance of revisiting your financial plan.
The hour of the grievances starts off with a discussion about 80s glam rock bands, which leads into discourse about the current state of pop music.
Then, with election date in Toronto set for just over a week away, Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley provides an update on the mayoralty race.
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
After a week off, Greg starts the show by making a HUGE announcement, as well as recapping his trip in Italy.
Then he welcomes on Richard Syrett, host of "The Richard Syrett Show", weekdays from 4-6 PM on Sauga 960. They discuss some of the major headlines around the world, including Donald Trump's indictment. How could this affect the upcoming election? Also, a video going viral of a child tragically getting stabbed at a park in France. What needed to be done to prevent the incident?
In the second hour, Jacob joins the discussion to try and answer the question - "What does it mean to be a man these days?" Plus, Greg and Richard give advice to parents on what they should tell their sons.
Then Greg welcomes on Daniele Bolleli. Daniele is the host of the "History on Fire" podcast. He is an Italian-American author, martial artist, and professor of history. They discuss his podcast and his career as a martial artist.
All this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
With beautiful weather upon us in the Greater Toronto Area, Greg and Jacob start the show by discussing the differences between swimming in lakes and pools.
Then, Greg shifts focus to discussing signs that an employee should be fired.
Greg continues this topic at the start of the second hour, when he lists off the top 10 signs of a worker that should be terminated.
Then, Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie joins the show. They discuss the recent announcement by the Ontario government of the dissolution of Peel Region by 2025. They also talk about her plans to potentially run for the leadership of the Ontario Liberal party.
In the final hour, Greg welcomes on comedian Matthew Duffy. Matthew is launching a new show on Sauga 960AM on Thursday, June 1: "Who Does Improv Anyway?". This is a brand new live improv comedy show coming to the station. Greg asks Matthew about the show, and his career as an entertainer.
During the hour of the grievances, issues with the health care system. Plus, your calls.
All that, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco show.
The Greater Toronto Area has been blessed with some tremendous weather lately, and what better way to enjoy it than by sitting back, relaxing, and enjoying another episode of the Greg Carrasco Show.
The first hour is all about the car industry. Greg and Jacob go into a long discussion about gas. How much efficiency should you be getting? What type of gas should you put into your car? Plus, lots of callers with questions about their vehicles.
Greg continues into the second hour with some facts and advice about the current state of buying and leasing vehicles. How did the pandemic affect the industry from a consumer's perspective? And of course, more of your calls.
The hour of the grievances begins with the two discussing Trump's recent Town Hall on CNN. From there, they go into some problems with the education system.
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show
It's time for playoff hockey once again in Toronto. Greg and Jacob start the show by discussing the long history of mediocrity for the Toronto Maple Leafs. From there, Greg goes into a passionate rant about youth, and how they don't know the consequences of their actions. But how much of this can be traced back to bad parenting?
Money Mike joins the show for the second hour for some real estate investment talk. Is owning a rental investment property a good idea? How much rent does a property need to be generating for it to be a worthy investment? How can you use real estate to assist wealth building?
To kick off the final hour, Greg welcomes on Tim Menard, a Transportation Technology Expert. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so they discuss the issue of distracted driving. What can we do to stop it?
Finally, Greg and Jacob wrap up the show by discussing Bill C-11, the Liberals' online streaming bill. How will this affect Canadian content creators? How will it affect the way Canadians get their news?
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
It's been a busy week in the news, and Greg and the crew open the show by discussing some of the headlines. They discuss the sweeping changes to Twitter's verification system, as well as the Liberal Government's deal with Volkswagen to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Ontario.
In the second hour, Greg is joined by one of his jiu-jitsu business partners, Toma. After Greg had a run-in at a Starbucks this past week, they discuss the differences between fighting and violence. Plus Toma gives his top five tips to avoid getting into a fight.
Then, Greg is joined by Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy. They discuss the recent hike in gas prices in Canada.
All that, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
In the first hour, Greg gives an update on what's been a busy few weeks. How has he been able to lose weight before his upcoming Jiu-Jitsu tournament? Plus, Greg and Jacob talk about ice cream trucks, motorcycles, and more.
Money Mike joins for the second hour to discuss some myths about retirement. Also, how can we save as much money as possible from taxes?
In the final hour, Greg welcomes Toronto Star columnist Andrew Phillips. Andrew recently wrote an article for the Star about the indictment of Donald Trump. What are some potential consequences of the indictment? What kind of precedent does it set? Did the Democrats hand the next election to the Republican party? It's a fascinating, thought-provoking conversation.
All of that, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
Greg starts the show by giving some advice on how to break bad habits.
In the second hour, Greg and Jacob discuss their favourite movies. When they aren't producing three hours of radio gold, what are they watching?
Greg starts the final hour by talking about Donald Trump, and how the system made a mistake by indicting him. Then, some car facts, and plenty of automobile questions from listeners.
All that, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
Greg starts the show by answering some tough questions about the car industry. What are the limitations on customizing cars? How does customizing a car affect it's value? What are the dangers of touchscreens in cars?
In the second hour, Greg welcomes on Chris Gormley, drummer of Canadian rock band "The Trews". Chris recently released as a solo artist. He talks about his solo music, but also about his journey as a musician, his future aspirations, his love for whiskey, and his career as a martial artist.
Then, Money Mike returns, and this time he's giving advice on how people can save their first million dollars. He describes the process as simple, but not easy.
All that, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
Greg is joined by Richard Syrett, host of The Richard Syrett Show, weekdays from 4-6 PM on Newstalk Sauga960.
They have a fascinating discussion that covers a wide range of topics such as masculinity, homeschooling, American politics, beating the system, and much more.
Greg also welcomes on Dave Wolff, owner of The Caledonian, a Scotch and Whiskey bar in downtown Toronto. They talk all things scotch - how many different types of scotch are there? What are some of the most expensive bottles? How do you choose scotch for different occasions?
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of The Greg Carrasco Show.
It's the day after St. Patrick's Day, so Greg starts the show off by talking about the holiday and some facts you may not know about it.
Then Greg welcomes Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington for a discussion about a recent airline ticket scam, as well as TTC violence.
In the second hour, Money Mike returns to discuss all things related to leverage. What is leverage? What are examples of leverage? How has the current economy changed leverage? Plus, what's going on with Silicon Valley Bank?
In the hour of the grievances, Greg says that society has gotten too soft. And what is going on with the reports of Chinese interference in Canadian elections?
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
Fewer and fewer people want to work in the car industry. So to counteract this, Greg shares his top 10 reasons why people SHOULD want to work in the industry.
The crew starts the second hour by discussing the shortage of skilled trade workers. Why are people unwilling to work in this field? How can we eliminate the shortage in the market?
To wrap up the show Greg speaks with Andrew Gregg, Writer, Director and Co-Producer of CBC’s The Nature of Things Doc “Bug Sex”. This is a new documentary that documents how bugs mate. What commonalities do bugs share with humans? What insane habits do some bugs possess?
All this, plus your calls, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
Taking care of your car is important, and in the first hour, Greg explains why it is necessary to keep up with the maintenance schedule at your dealership. He also shares the story about when he tried playing hockey.
In the second hour Greg speaks to Peel Regional Police Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich. They speak about the current state of crime in the Greater Toronto Area. Why are there more carjackings? What new measures are PRP implementing to assist with the uptick in crime? Do we need to increase police presence?
Then, Greg says a poem that he shared on air a couple of weeks ago. The catch: It was written by ChatGPT. What is ChatGPT? What threats does it pose? Can we regulate Artificial Intelligence? Mitesh Shah, Digital Investigations and Cybercrime Professor at Mohawk College, and CEO of Empire Protection, answers these questions, and more.
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
It's time for the Canadian International Auto Show, and Greg and the crew talk about it.
In the first hour, Greg recaps his experience at the VIP night of the event. He also talks about one of his new favourite cars.
Then Jason Campbell, General Manager of the Canadian International Auto Show, joins to further discuss the event and gives listeners a taste of what they can expect from it.
Greg finishes the hour by telling the story of his start in the car industry.
To start the final hour, Greg welcomes Toronto mayoral candidate Blake Acton. What are his thoughts on the state of the city? What will he do to improve it?
This, and much more on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
John Tory shocked the Greater Toronto Area by resigning as Mayor of Toronto Friday night. Greg and the crew react to the news.In the second hour Greg welcomes Jeff Woods onto the show. Jeff is the host of the "Records and Rockstars Podcast" which can be heard here on Sauga 960 AM. Jeff discusses his career and his book "Radio, Records & Rockstars".Then in the final hour, Greg speaks to Tracey Wilson, VP of Public Relations for the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights. What is Bill C21? What effects could it have on Canada? How does it affect gun owners?This, and much more on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
It's freezing cold in Southern Ontario! With wind chill values reaching the minus 40s in parts of the province, Greg discusses how freezing temperatures can affect your tires, and what you should be doing to maintain your car during these times. And how do electric vehicles fare in cold conditions?
In the second hour, the crew continues discussing crime in Toronto, and how the number of car thefts has skyrocketed. They also give advice on preventative measures to ensure your car remains safe.
Plus, Greg speaks with Todd Bourgon, Executive Director of the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association. How come mechanics are so hard to find? Is the curriculum for mechanics outdated? And what is the state of electric vehicles?
All this, and much more on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.
In the first hour, Greg and his co-hosts go through many topics, including electric cars, the continuing rise of AI, and the reasoning behind why people do daredevil stunts.
Money Mike stops during the second hour of the show, and gives advice about cryptocurrency, steps the average person can take to improve their financial situation this year, and what the public can do to prepare for a recession.
And in the third hour, the group talks about the recent food pyramid released by the US government, where the government reveals some surprising choices for what they consider healthy and unhealthy!
On this episode of the Greg Carrasco Show, we dive into a variety of thought-provoking topics. Host Greg Carrasco starts the show by discussing the current state of the automotive market and the importance of financial savvy when purchasing a vehicle. He also addresses the prevalent misconceptions surrounding dealership profits on used car sales.
Later in the program, Greg and his co-hosts delve into the controversial topic of the recent developments surrounding Jordan Peterson and the societal trend of censorship and suppression of dissenting viewpoints, instead of fostering healthy discourse.
Our listeners also have the opportunity to weigh in on these discussions, as the conversation is continued through a variety of caller contributions. Tune in to the Greg Carrasco Show for a thought-provoking and engaging program.
Greg and the crew kick off 2023 with a bang as they discuss a wide array of topics.
To start the show, Greg talks about his visit to Chile over the holidays to visit his family. What kind of similarities can we see between Chile and Canada?
They then dive into other topics such as the legal system, new years resolutions, and consumerism.
In the hour of the grievances, they discuss selling cars privately and tell some tales about scammers.
All that and much, much more, on 2023's first episode of The Greg Carrasco Show.
It’s a special Christmas themed edition of the Greg Carrasco Show!
Greg and his co-hosts, along with Money Mike, have a great discussion on everything Christmas. This includes whether money as a Christmas gift is a cop out, everyone’s favourite Christmas movie, and the worst Christmas gift that everyone has received!
Many callers also call in and join in on the Christmas spirit, with talk about presents, Christmas movies, and the way that Christmas should be celebrated.
And with this being the last show this year, Greg goes around the table and asks all his co-hosts what are two things that they have learned in 2022, and shares what he has learned as well.
A caller heavy episode is here from the Greg Carrasco Show!
In the first hour, Greg and his co-hosts talk about the importance of learning how to deal with challenges that come up in your job, how mental health needs to be a priority for men, and the value of spending the holidays with people you care about.
Many callers call in all throughout the show and talk about a wide range of topics including time management, car buying advice, and Christmas.
And later on in the show, Greg reveals his list of top 10 cars that negatively affects a man’s game!
It's another busy episode of The Greg Carrasco show.In the first hour the crew discusses the importance of surveys. They also answer the question: "Is the Customer Always Right?"In hour two they discuss Joe Rogan's recent comments on soccer. Is it the most boring sport out there? What other sports are boring?In the hour of the grievances, they discuss what they are thankful for come this holiday season.Plus, your calls!All that and much, much more, on this episode of The Greg Carrasco Show
Another exciting week is here from the Greg Carrasco Show!
Greg and his co-hosts keep it fresh throughout the show as they go from topic to topic, including conversations about what a politician’s salary should be, people not backing up what they say about climate change with action, and Greg also talks about his experience of being the president of a condo board.
During the second hour, Greg interviews Zeph, a 7 year old with more car knowledge than probably anyone you know!
And in the last hour, Greg conducts another interview, this time with his barber and the co-owner of Top Tier Company, Leo. Leo talks about his journey of cutting hair, owning a barber shop, and giving back to his old community.
It's another busy episode of the Greg Carrasco show.
There were plenty of callers who came on to discuss the Liberal Bill C-21, also known as the largest gun ban in Canadian history.
How does this ban affect farmers and hunters?
How will it affect crime?
How much are the NDP to blame for this?
All this and much, much more on this edition of the Greg Carrasco show.
The Greg Carrasco Show returns! After a week off, Greg and the gang is back with an action packed episode!
In the first hour, Greg, Nick and Jacob talk about the importance of getting winter tires installed. The group also talks about the value of living life to the fullest, and why showing up and being reliable is an important trait for a job and for life overall.
In the second hour Money Mike stops by and as usual gives slackers valuable financial advice, including an important step in taking care of one’s finances, which is hiring a financial advisor to begin with.
And in the final hour, New Blue Party leader Jim Karahalios talks with Greg about the challenges of starting a new political party. Jim also goes into depth about what New Blue stands for, and why he believes his party is a better alternative than the current mainstream provincial parties.
The fun continues with another action-packed episode of the Greg Carrasco show!
Greg opens the show with a discussion on the future of car dealership salespeople.
In hour 2, Greg is joined by a very special guest - Daniel Thiessen, co-owner of Radix Performance. They discuss keys to staying motivated and fit.
During the hour of the grievances, the crew discusses the current CUPE strike and the government's use of the notwithstanding clause. They also discuss the best kinds of ice cream and share experiences of clubbing in downtown Toronto.
In the first hour of an action packed edition of the Greg Carrasco Show, Greg and Nick talk about what it’s actually like to work at a car dealership. Greg also pays tribute to his friend and colleague, David Mahony.
As the show goes on the topics flow in a big way! Greg and his co-hosts talk about marriage, the economy, our political situation in Canada, the importance of civil and respectful debate, and so much more!
And throughout the show Greg takes calls from the slackers! Many engaging conversations take place between Greg and the callers, including conversations about our healthcare system, being a car salesman, and covid restrictions.
It’s another episode of engaging content on the Greg Carrasco Show!
In the first hour, Greg, Nick and Jacob talk about the importance of working with good people. Greg also introduces his list of 20 things all men should be able to do.
Money Mike makes an appearance in the second hour as he advises multiple callers on different financial situations. He also goes into depth about topics such as estates and power of attorney.
And the third hour is of course the hour of the grievances! Greg has his own grievance with Bill C-21, and he talks to a number of callers about gun control.
This week Greg, Jacob and Nick have a candid discussion about a number of topics, including emergency room wait times and Canada’s healthcare system overall.
They also touch on today’s idea of activism, letting people live their lives, and the lack of accountability for people when it comes to online posts.
The show is also happy to welcome Paul Kenney, the new host of Sauga 960 AM’s Consignment Heroes! Paul stops by to talk about his tv journey and gives a glimpse into what his new radio show will be about.
Greg also takes many calls from the slackers, with a recurring theme about healthcare and also some other discussions about issues such as the government and minimum wage. A few even challenge Greg on his views!
Lots of themes are explored this week on the Greg Carrasco show!
The gang touches on topics including free will, religion, when the right age is to kick your kids out of the house, and the beauty of organic conversation.
Money Mike also drops by to once again guide the slackers’ financial journey in a world where money is harder and harder to hold onto and grow.
The group along with Mike also talk about the Blue Jays playoff run! Much to Greg’s dissatisfaction.
This is a guest-filled episode of the Greg Carrasco show!
Greg and the rest of the crew welcome Oakville mayoral candidate Julia Hanna, as they discuss the current state of Oakville, and what her plan is to make Oakville a more livable place for all.
Greg, Nick and Jacob also talk to the Mississauga Steelheads broadcast team Zack Bodenstein and Michael Karafilidis, as they give a glimpse into what should be an exciting season for the team.
Greg also goes through many different topics outside of the interviews, including life lessons, smoking, the hypocrisy of public figures, and more.
It’s an exciting and informative episode of the Greg Carrasco Show!
Greg and the whole team dissect a number of topics, including Pierre Polievre’s victory, Canada’s complex healthcare situation, and Justin Trudeau’s “interesting” rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody.
In the second hour, Money Mike makes an appearance in the studio to talk about all things finance, and he gives advice to a few callers concerning the capital gains tax.
Brampton mayoral candidate Nikki Kaur also steps in for an interview where she shares her vision for Brampton.
The fun continues with another action packed episode of the Greg Carrasco show!
Greg opens the show with some valuable advice when it comes to trusting your car dealership and car salespeople. After, the whole gang weigh in on a broad scale of topics, from the Conservative party leadership race, to mandates, to the theme of Greg’s playlist.
During the hour of the grievances, Greg has a grievance of his own, as he vents about his frustration with real estate agents.
The slackers also call in all throughout the show! They bring many subjects to Greg’s attention, with some of the callers trying to guess the theme of the playlist and win some free oil changes!
Greg and the rest of the gang cover a wide variety of topics on this fun, funny, informative and entertaining episode of the Greg Carrasco show!
They dive straight into subjects like the divisiveness of our political leaders, the luxury tax, music, and the feeling of going to a concert.
The gang also enjoy a Rihanna tune, and Nick even sings along to it! Much to the pleasure of Greg and Jacob.
Money Mike also makes an appearance, as he once again tries to steer the slackers in the right direction when it comes to finances!
It’s an action packed episode of the Greg Carrasco show! The gang joins each other once again at the studio and go through a lot of topics!
Whether it’s the Beatles, golf once again, following your dreams, or Justin Trudeau, the fun and thought provoking discussions are on full display.
The slackers are also really active and on their game, as call after call comes in. And one caller in particular challenges Greg on his views when it comes to electric cars, which results in a long and interesting intellectual conversation.
The callers also weigh in on those topics, and some challenge Greg on his views!This week the gang is back in the studio and the topics were flowing fast and furious!Throughout the show Greg talks about the different reasons why people don’t achieve success, what’s holding them back, and how to change this.Greg, Nick and Jacob also have a colourful discussion about the value of golf, and what a real sport is. They also go in depth about the different approaches to dealing with mental health issues, and the value of good music.
Greg is hiring at his Oakville Nissan/Infiniti dealership, and conducts a live job interview on the air!
Money Mike also stops by to discuss the issue of parents helping their kids out with buying a home!
And, of course, Greg takes your calls in the Hour of the Grievances, talking about inflation, car deposits, and why this era in the car industry is benefitting the consumer more than any other era in history!
The heat is on! So hot in fact, Greg needed to take his show out of the cozy confines of his Oakville penthouse right smack dab into the Sauga960AM studio! And when we say that "There's something happening here," boy did it ever!
Greg and the gang talk about everything... and we mean EVERYTHING! From how credit scores reflect upon you as a person, the indecency of toxic people who are given a platform such as social media, and Greg's experience as a teenage immigrant in the 80's!!! You really don't want to miss this one!
In the first hour, Greg talks about how he's never been a fan of leasing a vehicle and why you should be considering buying and owning it instead
Money Mike is back for the second hour to talk about the 5 biggest threats to your retirement fund.
And in the Hour of the Grievances, Greg takes your calls, and chats with his crew about the impact of their favorite musicians on their lives!
After an awesome vacation in Mexico, Greg is back and ready to get back to Slacker Nation!
First, Greg talks about one of the most difficult questions in the car industry: How much should you really be spending on your car month to month?
Money Mike is back after a short hiatus to talk about inflation, and how governments try to intervene. Mike also discusses how teenagers can save to build wealth for themselves by the time the reach their thirties!
And in the Hour of the Grievances, Greg talks about an interesting trend in the way people from other countries see Canadians in 2022, and what constitutes a healthy and respectful exchange of ideas
There was so much happening here, hot off the Great Rogers Meltdown of 2022!
Greg discusses the nationwide Rogers telecommunications outage, as well as the dangers of huge monopolies within the telecom industry. He also talks about marriage and relationships; the ideals and contrasting the ways that some people live up to those ideals, and some do not.
And lots of callers chimed in today with their opinions, pontifications and shocking stories in the Hours of the Grievances!
It's Canada Day Weekend! In this episode, Greg celebrates our home and native land, gives an update about the progress off his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school and takes some time to get to know his producers and co-hosts, Nick and Lex (and hilarity ensues!)
You also don't want to miss Greg's take on his experience of driving a Tesla while his G-Wagon was in the shop!
Greg discusses many issues involving the car industry in the first hour of the show, including the impact of a potential recession, the tesla dealership model, China’s strong competitiveness in the car industry, and more.
Money Mike joins the show for the second hour and talks about the adaptation that’s needed in a financial plan, how to gift your kids, and what happens when you don’t have a will.
And the third hour is of course the hour of the grievances, where Greg and the callers discuss all kinds of topics!
It's Father's Day weekend and Greg takes the time to give love to all the dads out there, asks the question about what it means to achieve goals and succeed at them.
Jason Figliano, the founder and leader of Canadian Black Belt Academy and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy joins Greg to talk about running businesses and have real talk about masculinity in today's society.
Greg addresses the skyrocketing gasoline prices, the political situation in Ontario and Canada, and why negotiating in the car is an illusion!
Money Mike also sits with Greg to talk about the inflation situation and how it affects long term investing. He compares the differences in using a robo-adviser versus a real person to manage your investment portfolio, and why it's time to get your "ducks in a row."
And of course, Greg opens up the floor in the Hour of the Grievances!
There's something happening here!
Greg Carrasco's "car show that's not really about cars" had a lot to do with cars today!
Greg comments on if the dealership model we've known for generations is finally done and reveals the point of view of car industry professionals. He also talks about electric vehicles, gas prices warranties and maintenance package, and that information may surprise you!
Greg also gets a chance to tackle callers' questions about their car situations during the Hour of The Grievances!
Greg talks about the top 10 reasons to fire... a customer! And he takes a whole bunch of calls from listeners answering a bunch of questions about cars!
Greg talks about what a crazy time it is in the car business and how it has changed drastically from even just last year. Money Mike also sits in and talks about strategies to keep building your portfolio in a volatile market. And Sauga 960's Richard Syrett also drops by for a great conversation with Greg!
Greg is back with a new episode! In the first hour, Greg talks about the implications of a car purchase, and how important it is to know your bill of sale.
Money Mike and Greg also discuss essential financial advice for a happy marriage, including talking about what you're bringing in to the marriage, planning and merging your future finances together, and being ready for disruptions.
Greg also welcomes his sister, Jessica, who talks about her experiences with her artistry, how she kept up her artistry when she moved to Canada and how she found a way to make it flourish when she gave herself permission to explore it again, including establishing "Friends and Paint."
Greg kicks off this show by talking to his colleagues in the car industry, and starts out by talking about what a "month well executed" is.
Money Mike drops in on the second hour and both he and Greg welcome Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management to talk about volatility in the markets, inflation, cryptocurrency and what you can do as an investor in the current market.
Professor Luiz Costa joins Greg to talk about Octa BJJ in Oakville and the physical and mental health benefits of practicing BJJ and other martial arts.
There's something happening here!
In today's show, Greg goes deep again with "If," a poem from Rudyard Kipling.
Greg also talks about his 5 steps to achieving your success, goals and dreams!
Today's Guests:
1) Lawyer Fabio Gazzola talking about marriage and the law;
2) Mental Health First Aider Matt Stuart
3) Daniel Theissen, the owner of Radix Performance in Oakville
And Greg has an announcement about a big giveaway!
You won't want to miss this, because Something's Happening Here!
Greg goes deep in this episode as he talks about the things you realize once you reach success, and what it means to be the master of your fate. He also talks about why it's a terrible thing to pay for a car with a line of credit.
Money Mike joins Greg to talk about the First Home Savings Account, the Anti-Flipping Tax and other issues regarding your money!
And of course, Greg talks politics and takes your calls in the Hour of The Grievances!
This is a jam packed edition of The Greg Carrasco Show!
Greg talks about aspects of life that are underrated and overrated, what to expect in a car dealership in 2022, and the 10 worst cars to buy right now!
As always, Greg takes a bunch of calls about cars as well as hearing out your grievances live on the air!
There’s something happening here!
The Oscars were a hit... literally! Greg Carrasco talks about the aftermath of the Will Smith-Chris Rock altercation at the Oscars. He also has a bone to pick with managers of businesses that don't have a good number 2. Greg also discusses his Top 10 list of cars to buy today!
Money Mike also comes in to chat with Greg about business owners, the opportunity they have to invest through their corporations, as well as where permanent insurance can fit into that picture.
And as always, Greg takes your calls live on the air to discuss anything you want!
There's something happening here!
In this show, Greg talks about the ramifications of buying a vehicle, and vents about complications he's seen with some customers who didn't take it as seriously as they should have.
Greg also gets philosophical with an original poem and chats with TJ Janki about what it means to be a Canadian. Also, he welcomes a surprise guest who joins in the conversation: NBA Hall of Famer, Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia!
And as always, Greg takes your calls to talk about any subject you want!
Greg lays down the law on credit: what it is, how to build good credit, and why good credit is not a right but a privilege.
Money Mike also drops by to talks about the biggest mistakes investors make in volatile markets, being mindful in your financial plan, and the perils of using your home as an ATM
And as always, Greg takes your calls in the Hour of Grievances!
There’s something happening here!
The Greg Carrasco Show enters its third week today at Sauga 960 Am. Today, Greg tackles the issue of the changing car business and 10 signs that indicate this.
Greg also dives into his daily topics of a newfound closing ratio, disappearing low interest rates, car buying patterns not changing as a result of rising gas prices, car supply issues not going away anytime soon, and the low amount of traffic in showrooms.
As well, Greg examines the issue of who’s responsible for rising gas prices, and the reduction of Covid-19 restrictions in Ontario on March 21st.
And of course, Greg excitedly takes your calls, where you can talk about today’s daily topics, or anything else on your mind!
It's Greg's second episode on the Sauga 960 AM! Today, Greg welcomes Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt and Peel Regional Police's Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich, as they address the disturbing amount of car thefts in Peel Region and what you can do to prevent becoming a victim.
Greg's financial advisor and close, personal friend Money Mike also drops in to answer your questions about investments and talks about ways to handle your money for you to have a comfortable retirement.
And as always, Greg also opens up to phone lines for you to talk about anything you want in the Hour of Grievances!
The Greg Carrasco show is back!
Listen to the first show on @sauga960am. Discussing....
politics
cars
religion
socialissues
mandates
protests
life
Let’s stir the pot.
New station, new format.
You will not be disappointed
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You can listen live on your smart phone or your computer on www.Sauga960am.ca or 960AM on the dial. Time to make the switch.
On this edition of the Greg Carrasco show, he takes all your calls including a very interesting one off the top! Then Money Mike joins the show to go over all the finical questions on your mind. Then Greg goes over some of the pro and cons of Electric cars! All that and so much more on this episode!
A little later but better then ever, Greg takes all your calls and talks to you about what is happening in the entire country!
On the January 22nd edition of the Greg Carrasco show Greg talks about government regulatory bodies in the car industry. Then Money Mike joins to offer financial advice. Finally Greg takes all your calls!
Today on the Greg Carrasco show we are taking all your calls! Talking every subject that is on the callers mind.
Greg is back after the holidays! And he is taking all your calls! Answering everything from the 3 weeks he missed. Money Mike also joins the show to go over all your finance questions for 2022!
This week on the Greg Carrasco Show, we hear from you, Slacker Nation! We take all your calls, and we are joined by our money guru, Money Mike!
On this episode of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg goes over the automotive dealership in the news, what he would tell 20 year old self, and takes all your calls!
This week on the Greg Carrasco show, Greg takes all of the calls from SlackerNation, as we discuss the shortages in the automotive industry, the carbon tax impact on gas prices, and of course, we are joined by our friend Money Mike to guide you through all of your financial needs!
On this episode of the Greg Carrasco, Greg answers all your questions about all of car related things, And a tale of a robbery at a Nissan dealership in Mississauga.
This week on the Greg Carrasco show, Greg answers your calls about all things automobile; prices, deals and how to get your car ready for winter! Additionally, we are joined by our very own Money Mike!
This week on the Greg Carrasco Show, it is three hours of unfiltered car talk! Greg hear's from all of Slacker-Nation, and what their dream cars are!
This week on the Greg Carrasco Show, its our Saturday morning sales meeting! Greg goes through all the in's and out's of automotive dealerships. Additionally, we are joined by our very own Money Mike!
This week the show is all about Slacker-Nation! For three full hours, Greg takes all the calls from our listeners, and answers all your questions about your car purchases, and the latest from the automotive industry!
This week on the Greg Carrasco Show, we review the car shortages across the automotive industry in Canada, and we are joined by our friend Todd Burgon from the Trillium Automotive Dealers Association to give us some more insight into the rising gas prices.
This week on the Greg Carrasco Show, it's all about you! We talk to all our callers and get their feelings about the rising gas prcies, and overall cost of living in Canada. We are also joined by our very own Money Mike, to get his take on the matter as well!
This week on the Greg Carrasco Show, it is all about you, SLACKER-NATION! Greg answers all your questions regarding the in's and out's of the automotive industry, including some of the most underrated vehicles currently available on the market. Just be careful, he doesn't care about your feelings!
This week on the Greg Carrasco Show, we are back to automotive, as we listen to the questions and concerns of Slacker-Nation in regards to the automotive industry in Canada. We are also joined by our Finance Expert Money Mike, who tells us what we can expect with our personal finances with the re-election of the Liberal federal government.
On this week's installment of the Greg Carrasco Show, Greg hear's from all of Slackernation in lead up to this week's federal election. We also have the pleasure of being joined by Canada's biggest Employment Lawyer, Lior Samfiru!
This week on the Greg Carrasco Show, we hear from Slacker Nation! Greg and all of his congregation weigh in on the coming Federal Election, and recap the Debate. And of course, we are joined by Greg's personal Financial Advisor, Money Mike!
This week on the Greg Carrasco Show, he is a man of the people! We talk to all of Slacker-nation and discuss the Canadian political landscape, and of course, discuss some of the biggest topics in the automotive industry!
In episode 56 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg discuss what's new in the car industry & more - as always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 55 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg discuss what's new in the car industry & more - as always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 54 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ben discuss what's new in the car industry - as always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 53 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ben discuss what's new in the car industry - as always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 52 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ben discuss what's new in the car industry - as always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 51 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ben discuss what's new in the car industry - as always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 50 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ben discuss what's new in the car industry - as always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 49 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss 10 things to watch out for when buying a car at a dealership that could be red flags for their business practices. President of the Trillium auto group Todd Bourgon and president of Hyundai Canada Don Romano weigh in on the future of EVs in Canada. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 48 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the anxieties associated with buying a car from the consumer's perspective and talk about what can be done to alleviate the stress associated with making a big purchase such as a vehicle. In hour two, 'Money Mike' joins the show to talk about the right course of action if you are to come into a large sum of money whether by inheritance, a lottery win, or unexpected happenstance. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 47 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss how to spot a curbsider and how the consumer can protect themselves when looking to purchase a vehicle from a private sale. Faizel Bhabha joins the show to discuss why the best time to invest in property may be right now.
In episode 46 of the Greg Carrasco Show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the dangers of buying a used vehicle from a "curbsider" and how to avoid putting yourself in a precarious position. In hour 2, 'Money Mike' joins the show to discuss the importance of having your estate in order including an up-to-date will. In hour three they discuss the "quadmester" system in education and why it may be detrimental to the student body.
On episode 45 of the Greg Carrasco Show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss how the consumer should protect themselves when looking to lease a vehicle. Premier of Ontario Doug Ford calls the show in hour 3 to discuss Ontario's recent announcements regarding restrictions in Ontario. Faizel Bhabha also joins the show to discuss how the consumer can protect themselves when hiring contractors to do renovations on property they own.
In episode 44 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the top reasons why the consumer feels uncomfortable buying a car in either private sales or from the dealership. In hour two 'Money Mike' joins the show to discuss why it is important to invest early regardless of the state of the stock markets and how to invest accordingly to meet your goals. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 43 of the Greg Carrasco show on TSN 1050, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss what the consumer should be aware of when taking their car in to the dealership for maintenance to make sure they are not being taken advantage of. Faizel Bhabha joins the show to discuss the different programs available for first-time homebuyers to help them get into the market. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 42 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the consumer's responsibilities when showing up to the dealership to buy a car to make the experience positive for both themselves and the dealership. In hour two, "Money Mike" joins the show to discuss the primary differences between using an RRSP and TFSA as ways to save for the future. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 41 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon talk about the different responsibilities business managers have in their dealerships and why there are so important to help facilitate the customer's needs. Real estate expert Faizel Bhabba also joins the show to discuss strategies first-time buyers can employ to help them get into the housing market for the first time. As always, the phone lines are open
In episode 40 of the Greg Carrasco show on TSN 1050, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the extension of Ontario's stay-at-home order and gauge reaction to the announcement. In hour two, Money Mike joins the show to talk about strategies to employ in your 60's while preparing for retirement. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 39 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon quantify why the definition of a luxury car is subjective and how the consumer can avoid overextending themselves when purchasing a vehicle. In hour 3, real estate expert Faizel Bhabha joins the show to discuss how a seller can get the maximum return on their property in this market. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 38, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss why the consumer often overvalues their vehicle's trade-in value and how to maximize the return you can get when looking to trade in your car. In hour two, Money Mike discusses strategies you should be employing in your 50's when looking at retirement. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 37 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss why you should never buy a car with cash when low finance rates are available to help the consumer. Faizel Bhabha joins the show to discuss how to ensure you are making the proper offer when looking to buy a house in the GTA and why going to a mortgage broker is favourable over going to your bank for a loan. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 36 of the Greg Carrasco Show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the parols of buying or selling a car privately and why you should be careful to avoid "curbsiders". In hour two, Money Mike joins the show and gives financial advice for people who are in their 40's and saving for retirement. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 35 of the Greg Carrasco show on TSN 1050, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss how you can tell if you are working at the wrong dealership. They also discuss the real estate market in Toronto and delve into the transition of the market in the last year. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 34 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the ways that people in the automotive industry can be successful on their busiest sales day of the week: Saturdays. Money Mike joins in hour 2 to discuss financial strategies that people in their 30's can employ to set a strong foundation for later in life. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 33 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss why the consumer has transitioned away from the economy sedans that used to dominate the market. And as always, we take your calls.,
In episode 32, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the release of the AJAC Canadian Car of the year awards including the 2021 Nissan Rogue who was the winner in the Mid-Size Utility Vehicle segment. "Money Mike" joins the show in hour two to discuss what strategies people in their 20's can employ to start saving for retirement early. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 31 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the top 10 vehicles which you are likely to see in an accident due to negligent drivers. They also chat preference of American Muscle cars and why the Z06 is so popular. As always, the phone lines are open.
On episode 30 of The Greg Carrasco Show, Greg and Ken Stapon talk about your options if you are stuck in a lease. Steve Millete President of Nissan Canada and President of Infiniti Canada Steve Rhind join the show and Money Mike also join the show. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 29 of the Greg Carrasco Show, Greg, and Ken Stapon answer all your questions about the automotive industry. This episode is all about you - as the phone lines are open from beginning to end on a very busy episode with a ton of engagement from #SlackerNation.
On episode 28 of the Greg Carrasco show, director of the CADA Tim Reuss joins the show. In hour 2 'Money Mike' speaks on how to use RRSPs and TFSA's to your advantage when filing your taxes. As always, the phone lines are open.
On episode 27 of the Greg Carrasco show on TSN 1050, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the new sanctions put in place by the Ontario government to combat the spread of COVID-19. Guest os the show include the Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Economic Development Vic Fideli, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, President of Hyundai Canada Don Romano, and Brand Director of Genesis Motors Richard Trevisan.
In Episode 25 of the Greg Carrasco show on TSN1050, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the influence of Social Media on the public perception of reality and why these channels can be so damaging. In hour two, ‘Money Mike’ joins the program to talk about why setting up financial goals heading into the new year is so important in gaining financial security and independence. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 25 of the Greg Carrasco Show on TSN 1050, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the resignation of Ontario's finance minister Rod Phillips' resignation and whether or not it was justified given the current social and political landscape. They further discuss what New Year's resolutions they may have in 2021. In the final hour Greg lets you know what you should consider before looking to buy a new vehicle. As always, the phone lines are open.
On episode 24 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss how their holidays went and what they are grateful for heading into the new year. In hour 2 ‘Money Mike’ joins the show to discuss the common behavioral mistakes that people make when trying to save money for the future. In the third hour, Greg and Ken share the books they have read throughout the year that left the biggest impact on them. As always, the phone lines are open.
On Episode 23 of the Greg Carrasco Show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss some last-minute gift ideas for your loved ones prior to the holidays. They also discuss why it is essential to get everything in writing at the dealership when signing off on a contract to either buy or lease a new car. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 22 of The Greg Carrasco Show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss how you know you are working at or dealing with the wrong kind of dealership. 'Money Mike' joins the show in hour two to discuss some common mistakes people make when managing their assets and saving towards retirement. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 21 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg welcomes the Premier of Ontario Doug Ford and President of Nissan Canada Steve Milette as guests to the show. Money Mike joins the show in hour 2 to discuss how to effectively take advantage of pre-existing structures designed to help you save. In hour 3, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss why establishing a working relationship with your local dealer is so important and how it pays dividends for the value of your car in the long run.
In episode 20 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon get into why leasing a car is oftentimes a bad deal for the consumer and how to protect yourself if you are planning on leasing a vehicle. They further expand into how the lockdown in Ontario has affected both the fitness and hospitality industry and how you can help. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 19 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss the new lockdown precautions that have been put in place for the province of Ontario and the devastating impact the pandemic has had on small businesses. In hour two, ‘Money Mike’ joins the show to discuss how you can incorporate your assets to help you be more comfortable in retirement. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 18 of The Greg Carrasco Show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss why it is so important to buy a vehicle based on your individual needs rather than external factors such as appearance or brand name. They also discuss the controversy surrounding Whole Food's not allowing its employees to wear poppies and the news that President-Elect Joe Biden has been announced by several news outlets as the winner of the Presidential election. As always, we take your calls.
In episode 17 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon talk about why your choice in car colour may be more important than it seems and why you should always keep multiple colours in mind when purchasing a vehicle. In the second hour, ‘Money Mike’ joins the show to discuss how to categorize net worth and why incorporating your business could be beneficial in preserving more wealth. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 16 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss why it is beneficial to get your car serviced at a certified dealership rather than at a local unspecialized shop. 'Money Mike' joins the show in hour two to continue the conversation on how to make sure you are comfortable when you approach retirement. Tim Reuss, the president, and CEO of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association also joins the show.
On episode 15 of The Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss whether snow tires should be mandated by the Ontario provincial government, and discuss why there should be stiffer penalties to deter people from driving under the influence. Money Mike joins the show in hour two to discuss when the right time to sell your house is and why you should not be counting on the money alone from the sale to fund your retirement. As always, we take your calls.
In episode 14 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon delve into how the new sanctions imposed by the Government will impact individual freedoms and small businesses. Money Mike joins in the second hour to explain what 'benchmarking' is as it comes to retirement and why it is important to avoid doing it. As always, the phone lines are open.
In a jam-packed edition of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon further delve into the opportunities available for everyone in the automotive industry and why it is important to continue to diversify the workplace. To help continue the conversation, a freelance automotive journalist from the Toronto Star Petrina Gentile, Vice President of Fraser Automotive group Carlee Fraser, Platform General Manager at Chrysler 400 Christy Fines, General manager of Great Lakes Honda Francine Floreani, CADA director Karen O'Connel, Nissan Canada's Jennifer McCarthy and Elias El-Achahhab, COO of Kia Canada, all join the show!
In episode 12 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss how the pandemic has affected the automotive industry by drawing more customers to the online marketplace over in-person transactions performed at the dealership. Klaris Kovacs of Motoinsght joins the show to discuss how the patterns of buying are evolving in the automotive industry, and why there is a very low percentage of women employed in the automotive field, and how we can change that. In hour two, Money Mike joins the show to discuss the importance of having a stable financial plan to save for your goals. In hour three, Executive Director of The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association Todd Bourgon joins the show to discuss how California’s passed legislation to eliminate new gas-burning cars by 2035 will affect the Canadian marketplace and why Millenials and Gen Z are buying more cars than ever. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 11 of the Greg Carrasco show on TSN 1050, Greg and Ken discuss a recent crime waving sweeping the GTA involving stealing cars from dealerships. Seargent Kery Smith joins the program to discuss how both businesses and people can protect themselves from these types of situations. In the second hour of the show, Money Mike joins to talk about why it is important to keep investing even in an economy that is struggling and how this could work to your advantage in the long term. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 10 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss how the pandemic has effected consumer mentality and mental health. They also discuss the perceptions surrounding secondary education and why some of the best lessons and skillets can be self-taught. Money Mike joins the show in hour 2 to discuss the importance of diversifying investments and why it is never too early to start saving for later in life. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 9 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon talk about when leasing is appropriate over financing a vehicle. They also discuss vehicles that are due to be discontinued in next year's production cycle. In the second hour, 'Money Mike' joins the show to discuss the importance of teaching your children about financial responsibility. As always, the phone lines are open.
On Episode 8 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon get into which brands of cars are the most and least reliable on the market. They further discuss why people have anxiety about large purchases and how to avoid having regrets from your purchase of a vehicle. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 7 of the Greg Carrasco show on TSN 1050, Greg and Ken Stapon go through the best ways to make sure you are getting the top value on a trade-in for your car and what information you wish you knew when you were 20 years old that you know now. In the second hour, ‘Money Mike’ joins the show to talk about investments and why patience in the market is so essential in uncertain times. As always, the phone lines are open.
In episode 6 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg and Ken Stapon discuss what attributes make for the best salespeople and the philosophies which successful organizations use when promoting and training new management. 'Money Mike' also joins the show to discuss how you should be structuring your income so that you are comfortable in retirement.
Greg Carrasco and Ken Stapon discuss why purchasing and extended warranty for your vehicle is good not only for peace of mind but for the resale value of your car. They also talk about their first cars and why these vehicles garner such an emotional attachment. "Money Mike" also joins the show to talk about some simple saving and spending habits that can make a big difference in long term financial security. And as always, the phone lines are open.
On episode 4 of the Greg Carrasco show, Greg discusses the resale value of cars starting with the 10 that hold their value best and finishing with the ten that hold their value worst on the market. He further elaborates on what to look for when buying a car that will either help or hinder the resale value of the vehicle and as always, we take your calls.
Episode 3 of the Greg Carrasco Show with Greg Carrasco and Ken Stapon. In the first hour of the show the President of Nissan Canada Steve Millette joins the program. In the second hour, 'Money Mike' takes your calls and questions about how to prepare yourself for retirement to make sure that you are comfortable. And as always, in hour 3 we open to phone lines to talk about love, life and cars.
In the first hour of the show, Greg and his co-host Ken Stapon walk you through ten things that you should consider when buying a car. In the second hour, 'Money Mike' joins the program to outline ten ways that you know you have the right advisor when it comes to helping you make your financial decisions. As always in the third hour, the phone lines are open to hear what #SlackerNation has to say.
The notorious Greg Carrasco airs his first episode on TSN 1050. From cars, finances to life Greg gets into a bit of everything on his three hour show. Guests include the Premier of Ontario Doug Ford, the President of Hyundai Canada Don Romano, and Greg's financial advisor - Money Mike.