I'm Probably Wrong (About Everything): Recent Episodes
Robert Grant
This podcast believes that a healthy dose of humility goes a long way. Asking questions is always better than guessing answers; there is a lot about life that we don't know. By listening to others, we just might learn something new. While I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I am not afraid to admit: I'm probably wrong about everything.
Gerry Fialka and Clinton Ignatov are gracious enough to take me on an exploration on Marshall McLuhan’s precepts and his infamous slogan "The Medium is the Message" and what it might possibly mean.
Clinton Ignatov is a writer, philosopher and curator of New Explorations: Studies in Culture & Communication. You can check out his website here: https://newexplorations.net/
Gerry Fialka is an experiemental film maker, mediacologist, philosopher and an all around beauty human. Check out Gerry's page at: http://laughtears.com/
mediacology #marshallmcluhan #philosophy #mediumisthemessage
“What McLuhan contributed were not ideas, arguments, theories or critiques, but intuitions, perceptions, wandering explorations ... His primary game: teasing people into believing his percepts to be theoretical concepts." -Donald Theall, The Virtual Marshall McLuhan
Dr. Lewis Eliot is a professor of History at the University of South Carolina. His research explores the intersection of anti-slavery and imperialism during the nineteenth century. Dr. Eliot's dissertation, Rebellion and Empire in Britain’s Atlantic World, 1807-1884, analyzes how enslaved uprisings and the British Empire’s response to them created a new strain of abolitionism. This new form of anti-slavery touted racial hierarchies and British authorities forced this ideology upon rivals in Europe, Latin America, and Africa in order to maintain white supremacy while the bonds of slavery loosened. His research has been funded by the John Carter Brown Library, American Historical Association, Library Company of Philadelphia, Gilder Lehrman Institute, Walker Institute, and the University of South Carolina’s History Department, Graduate School, and Office of the Vice-President for Research. In the 2019-2020 academic year he was a Bridge Humanities Corps Fellow. He is the author of several articles including, “We Don’t Recognize Your Freedom: Slavery, Imperialism, and Statelessness in the Nineteenth Century Atlantic World” recently published in Atlantic Studies and "Exultations, Agonies, and Love: The Romantics and the Haitian Revolution". In this episode we explore how racism as it is experienced today has been constantly developing for the past 400 years and is a direct product of colonialism and imperialism. We explore how the Haitian Revolution affected the very nature of abolitionism in Western thought, ultimately instilling the race-based white supremacy that continues to this day. You can check out the latter article here: https://activisthistory.com/2017/07/07/exultations-agonies-and-love-the-romantics-and-the-haitian-revolution/
haitianrevolution #history #haiti
Wrestler, comedian, actor and just an all around awesome human: Ravenous Myers Randy joins us to explore some wild topics including performing arts, mental health, and how Randy become "The Weirdo Hero". Every Superhero has an origin story, you have to hear this one! We want to hear from you. Send us a comment below or email us at robsprobablywrong@gmail.com
wrestling #comedy #mentalhealth
Robyn Ottolini is a chart topping country singer-songwriter. Known as "The Eminem of Country Music". Well, sort of. Robyn Ottolini isn’t a guy who raps, but she does make music that will either piss you off or make you fall in love with her. Maybe a little of both. Whether she’s cursing or calling out a cheating ex, if it needs saying, Robyn is the one to say it. (From https://www.robynottolini.com/) Join us as we discuss her journey from a small town in Ontario to the heart of the Music City.
robynottolini #country #podcast
Dr. Claudia Gold practiced general and behavioral pediatrics for over 25 years and now specializes in early childhood mental health. Gold is the director of The Hello It’s Me Project, a rural community based-program designed to promote healthy relationships between infants and their caregivers. Gold works as a clinician with FIRST Steps Together, a United States federally funded program for pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorders, and as an infant-parent mental health consultant at Volunteers in Medicine, Berkshires. Gold has written numerous articles and she presents regularly for audiences of both parents and professionals around the world. Gold has written four books: The Power of Discord with co-author Ed Tronick, forthcoming June 2020, The Developmental Science of Early Childhood(2017), The Silenced Child(2016), and Keeping Your Child in Mind(2011). Gold is also on the faculty of the Infant-Parent Mental Health Fellowship Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the Brazelton Institute at Boston Children’s Hospital , and the Berkshire Psychoanalytic Institute.
Distractor is an abstract artist based out of Oman. He uses coffee stains to create images ranging from portraits to paintings that examine mental illness. In today's episode we talk about his art, how he came to develop his medium, the meaning of art and so much more. You can check out his Instagram page @distraactor as well as his website that includes pictures of his latest exhibit focusing on mental health at www.distractor.co.in/brewed
On this episode, we are joined by Good Brother from Dirty Heelz wrestling podcast. Dirty Heelz covers everything you can think of in the world of professional wrestling from WWE to AEW. Good Brother shares with us his story of developing the Dirty Heelz podcast, from its roots in Harlem, New York to being globally recognized. He shares his own personal connection to the world of wrestling along with providing some encouraging words for listeners no matter what their interests are. Be sure to subscribe to their Youtube channel Dirty Heelz Podcast. You can also find them on Instagram at: @kenneth_stonz @goodbrothabove132 @vopusaradio @lastoutmedia @dirtyheelzgear_132
wrestling #wwe #dirtyheelz #wrestlingpodcast #harlem #yktv
Simon Prentis is an experienced interpreter, translator and author. Simon joins us to talk about the history and evolution of language and how it has impacted our development as a species. Prentis argues that speech and language is often overlooked in academic and popular evolutionary studies. Examples such as Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens or Sir David Attenborough’s Life on Earth seem to sweep over the evolutionary impact of human communication. Simon has spent his professional life working with different cultures and languages in over fifty countries. Much of his work has been with broadcast media, mainly for Japan, but he has also worked extensively on projects with musicians, fashion designers, film directors, dancers, architects, and much more. Prentis is a fully-qualified member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting since 1990, has translated four books and hundreds of technical documents over the years, has given testimony as an expert witness in high-profile intellectual property and patent disputes. Prentis has also written about translation and interpreting for professional journals, and taught and presented papers of these subjects at educational institutions and international conferences. Drawing on his wide experience with language and other cultures, Prentis has now written a book which explores the origins of language and its consequences for human history: SPEECH! How Language Made Us Human is available now on Amazon. You can check out his YouTube short video here explaining the significance of human language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKdRlt6YL30 You can check out his book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B096DRBHPH/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
language #communication #evolution #civilization
We are joined by Lauren Petersen and Briana Greer to discuss National Indigenous Peoples Day. Lauren and Briana explore the importance of this day and what it means to them as well as some of the key issues facing our shared communities. Lauren and Briana are both Métis and have dedicated their careers to educational awareness and cultural progress. We also focus on the importance of allyship from non-indigenous people and how they can contribute to the process of Truth and Reconciliation within Canada and abroad. It is important to note that Indigenous Peoples is a broad term that includes First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada.
Shane Raw is redefining what it means to keep it real in the 21st century with his flowing mullet. Shane is an oil driller up in Northern British Columbia who works twenty days on and ten days off. Sounds tough? Well, that's because it is. On his days off he hangs out with his family raising two kids. Shane also helps explain “Red Neck” culture and how it’s association with ignorance and prejudice is a faulty stereotype. So grab a Pilsner, your favourite pair of flannels and giv’r.
Gerry Fialka has worked extensively in film and art from directing films; to organizing film festivals and screenings; to hosting a philosophical interview series; and hosting numerous reading and philosophy clubs open to the public. Gerry is a man on a mission to question everything and hopefully find some answers. He employs the Socratic Method of asking questions to hopefully get closer to the Truth. Gerry also worked with the great Frank Zappa who was a titan of counter-culture from the 60s to his passing in the early 90s. This is a fun episode but definitely a bit trippy where we really break things down and go deep, I hope you enjoy. We would love to hear from you, so drop us a line anytime at robsprobablywrong@gmail.com
Lila Mansour is a Social Activist, philosophical-political analyst, and holds a BA in Economics from UNBC. Lila is passionate about creating safe spaces for Inclusive Legislation and participating in educational dialogue to encourage authentic cultural understanding. Lila is on our show to discuss some of the current barriers to justice; Anti-racism and politics; and the current issues in the Middle East.
Roger Steffens is the world's leading Reggae historian, and former co-host of the award-winning radio program Reggae Beat. His programs on Bob Marley's life have been presented at the Smithsonian and the Library of Congress, among other venues. His most recent book, So Much Things To Say, discusses in meticulously curated fashion, the oral history of Bob Marley. Rolling Stone Magazine has lauded it as “[probably] the best Bob Marley book ever”. Steffens is also a renowned Reggae archivist and photographer. His photography (which is available to view on Instagram @thefamilyacid) captures, in its essence, the zeitgeist of counterculture during the 1960s through to the 1980s. Steffens discusses the importance of Reggae, Bob Marley, Rastafari both historically and contemporarily; as well as shedding light on his remarkable life.
Daniel Soissa is a Financial Consultant and podcast host of Random Talk Garage. He is with us today to talk about Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. Is it the future of economics or just a fad? We also explore the significance of the E-economics trend and how it could result in a very different financial landscape resulting in the de-centralization of currency and banking. There is a lot of information in this episode that aims to shed light on the intricate world of Cryptocurrency.
If you enjoy this episode be sure to check out more and follow us on YouTube at "I'm Probably Wrong About Everything". We are also doing livestreams every Wednesday at 8PM PST/11PM EST and are now doing live recordings of our interviews, so stay tuned to see when that is happening as we would love to have you participate on the show! Also, feel free to drop us a line at any time to tell us how we are doing or what you would like to hear, our email is: robsprobablywrong@gmail.com
Maddy Fry is a freelance journalist, researcher, author, script reader and podcast host of Another Look At London. She has written for New Statesman, Daily Telegraph, Time, and Church Times among others. Fry has covered themes ranging from technology, politics and religion while also exploring these intersections in popular entertainment such as the spiritual themes of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. The focus of our conversation is on one of her preferred themes to cover, religion and faith in society, and how this is increasingly overlooked and undervalued in our culture. Maddy is currently in the middle of publishing her first book. Maddy Fry is also a self-proclaimed "Hiddlestoner" (she is a huge a fan of Tom Hiddleston) and devout stout drinker. You can check her out on twitter @maddyfryabides.
Claudia Goetzelmann is a celebrated photographer, End of Life Doula, Midlife & Empowerment coach, and Yogi. We previously had her on the show to discuss the journey of life and death and with a particular emphasis on making meaning through death. However, in this episode we focus more on the journey of life and how we must return to ourselves and our inner-child to better understand our world and our purpose. While this episode originally began as focusing on the importance of leadership, it quickly became a conscious and conversational journey. One that is both invigorating and joyful.
Zapaer Alip is the Vice-Executive Coordinator for the International Support for Uyghurs (ISU). ISU is a non-profit and non-partisan Uyghur advocacy group based in Montreal, Canada. They are dedicated to supporting the Uyghurs and other Turkic people oppressed and persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party in East Turkistan, through advocacy projects and initiatives. ISU also works to magnify the voices of the East Turkistan diaspora members in Canada and all around the world. Zapaer discusses the current humanitarian concerns of the Chinese Communist Party to remove the Uyghur people, which are recognized as native to the Xinjiang region in Northwest China, through state-sponsored genocidal efforts. https://www.isupportuyghurs.org/en/our-mission
Claudia Goetzelmann is a celebrated photographer, End of Life Doula, Midlife & Empowerment coach, and Yogi. You can follow her photography work @claudiagoetzelmann as well as her encouraging work @permission_to_bloom. Today, we discuss the great human journey of life and death. Why must we die? What comes after death? What makes us feel alive? We examine these timeless questions and so much more in our conversation.
Gary Roberts is a firefighter, podcaster, business owner and entrepreneur. His podcast "Good Dudes Grow" is about understanding the positive benefits of cannabis. His company, Pure Body Zen, focuses on providing medical-grade and lab certified CBD supplements for athletes, first responders and anybody hoping to access the benefits of CBD. Gary is also looking into developing addiction-treatment centers to help support individuals battling this disease. Today we talk about the benefits of plant-based medicine and why it is a threat to the very nature of big-business pharmacology as well as the importance of destigmatizing this plant-based medicine. Good Dudes Grow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3pBc7uU9RCrj45CF5PxB0N?si=AH523X_WRfiIMKzvLODNig Pure Body Zen Supplements: https://pbzcbd.com/
James Connolly is an artist, chef, non-profit founder and documentary film producer with Archer Gray Productions. He co-founded The Bubble Foundation, a non-profit focused on issues of wellness and food insecurity in inner-city public schools. The documentary film production team at Archer Gray Productions has produced films from Transmilitary, a film that explores equal opportunity and discrimination for the over fifteen thousand active duty transgender soldiers serving in the military to Michael Moore’s latest documentary, Where to Invade Next, where Moore explores issues like mass incarceration, school food, criminal justice and student debt. His most recent film The Sacred Cow hopes to create a new dialogue examining our cultural bias against cattle, pointing out the importance of red meat to our food system and how well managed grazing animals are one of our best solutions to repair the damages of our industrial agricultural system.
William D. Gairdner, PhD, is an author, academic, former Olympic athlete and businessperson. After earning several higher degrees including a doctorate in literature and philosophy from Stanford University, Gairdner taught at York University in Toronto for several years. He left teaching to pursue business and eventually writing. William describes himself as “a libertarian in economic matters, and a Burke-ian conservative in social matters”. His most recent publications include “The Great Divide: Why Liberals and Conservatives Will Never, Ever Agree” (2015) and “Disruptive Essays: There Are No Safe Spaces in This Book!” (2018) and “The French Traveler” (2019). His blog can be viewed at www.williamgairdner.com
Casey Hardman is the author of the book Thirteen Years Fostered: A Young Man's Struggle For Life. He shares his journey in both writing his memoir and recounts his experiences in the hopes of inspiring and encouraging both youth and youth care workers everywhere. He also shares the importance of developing and maintaining positive connections with those around you and how that can make all the difference for an "at-risk" youth.
Danny Stone is an Entrepreneur, Podcast Host, Author, Coach, Speaker and Community Servant. His podcast The Grind and Gratitude Show helps people shift their mindset and take their life and business to the next level. Both of his books, You Have The Keys, Now Drive and Knew Me (written by 10 black men) have reached readers in 9 countries and are transforming lives and firing people up to be the driver of their lives. Danny believes you have a champion inside of you, let it out and live the life you deserve.
Timi Tamminen is a musical artist and producer from Finland but currently living in London. His compositions are difficult to describe as his sound is diverse and constantly changing from song to song, rendering his art as something best to be experienced than critiqued. He discusses his story of discovering his talent for making music and the fine line between creative genius and absolute madness. We also have an enriching conversation regarding current events and the importance of authentic representation in creative enterprise and knowing who you are as you evolve in the age of social media. You can check out his music on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTbqdGE3W4d9mq0zdT5XjkQ
Ivan Asic is an author, social-critic and a World War Two Veteran. He shares his story of surviving a firing squad; how to stay positive; the meaning of life; and shares some insight into what life is like inside a Retirement Home during the COVID-Pandemic. This episode took some effort to produce as it was done through a care-home during the pandemic and would not have been possible without the help of his wonderful family. Ivan's collected essays Road to People's Democracy is available upon request and encapsulates a lot of the themes that we have discussed on the podcast. Please email me if you would like a copy at robsprobablywrong@gmail.com .
Audrey Weidman is a Certified Stress Master Educator. She currently is working with the Chicago Police Department on creating programs that help coach resiliency and strategies towards stress management. Audrey got into this work after having a major stress related heart attack in 2016.
Jasmine Garcha discusses the nature of the Farmers Protest occurring in Northern India as both a local and, ultimately, a global humanitarian crisis. Jasmine is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, passionate youth worker, chronic health advocate, wellness blogger, social justice activist, an intuitive storyteller and avid world traveller.
This episode was previously recorded as part of a livestream for WAVAW Charity Event. Dayla Israel is the president of WAVAW. WAVAW is a feminist, anti-oppressive, decolonizing rape crisis center operating on the unceded Coast Salish Territories since 1982. They provide support services to survivors of sexualized violence who have shared experiences of gender marginalization: cis and trans women, Two-Spirit, trans and/or non-binary people. WAVAW advocates for social and systemic change through education, outreach and activism.
Liz Sumner is a motivational life coach based out of Italy, as well as the host of the podcast "I Always Wanted To". On her show she discusses that very ideology; longing but never pursuing, and the practice of overcoming one of the biggest killers we all deal with...procrastination. We talk about how life in Italy was during the pandemic, and how it was one of the biggest hotspots in the beginning. Check out her podcast and her website at https://lizsumner.com/
Jewells Chambers is a blogger, podcaster and photographer. She shares her journey as an American ex-pat finding a new home in Iceland. Her podcast, "All Things Iceland" examines Icelandic culture, history and nature.
Erik is a film producer, director and actor from Mexico. He recently started up a podcast entitled Double Edge which focuses on having meaningful conversations that skip the pretense and focus on issues and topics that matter.
Brian is a wellness coach and facilitator, who has helped hundreds of people around the world lead more balanced and meaningful lives. With a background in neuroscience and more than 15 years of experience teaching and practicing yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and different healing modalities, Brian is able to synthesize modern scientific knowledge with ancient wisdom to help his clients get the results they desire. Versed in various techniques, including Tibetan Yoga, Reiki, crystal and sound healing, Family and Systemic Constellations, Del Arca technique, Buddhist philosophy and psychology, breathing techniques and mantras, Brian is able to draw on a wide range of tools to guide transformation. Having taught hundreds of workshops around the world, Brian has empowered people from all walks of life to realise their full potential and enable them to live a stress-free and meaningful life. Brian studied Tibetan Buddhism, Yoga, and meditation from the Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku's teachings at the Ratna Ling Retreat Centre for a two years deep immersion. Committed to conscious lifestyle practices, Brian also co-founded Conscious Action, a movement of people committed to living more intentionally, and You Being You, offering practical lifelong, wellbeing pathways for Heart connected conscious living. Brian Berneman bio from: https://www.brianberneman.com/
Jay Thakkar is the host of the podcast "The Jay Thakkar Show" which examines and explores the relationships of entreprenurship and self-help. Jay comes from an acclaimed academic background and has decided to use his knowledge to create content for the consumption of a global audience. His show combines cross-cultural understandings and messages to produce something to encourage and inspire youth not just in India but the world.
Jorge Chaves is the host of the podcast Scoop Me Out which focuses on hearing the stories of ex-pats and how they adapt to their new home. He is an ex-pat himself, coming from Costa Rica and moving to China. He shares his story of how he adapted and fit in to this new culture, as well as finding yourself, and your "true purpose". Jorge also works as a career coach supporting people all over the world to discover and claim their purpose.
Sabrina Scholkowski is the host and creator of "Pretty Sure", a conversational podcast that explores what it really means to turn your mess into your message and find the joy or lesson in life’s ups & downs. She hosts a mix of guests from everyday people, to thought leaders, artists, entrepreneurs & experts for heart-centered & hilarious conversations. Expect raw, real, and unapologetic chats about millennial struggles, the joys & pains of being single, life & business lessons, and hopefully, insightful takeaways you can be inspired by...nothing is off-limits! You can consider Sabrina your new best friend: the one that’ll always be kind, loving, but also call you out on your BS when you need it.
Gary Allan runs Tundra Speaks Society, a community organization that promotes awareness and understanding of the wolf as a keystone species in our ecosystem. Tundra Speaks Society typically speaks to schools grades kindergarten to 12 but for us, he did a very special presentation on wolves that caters to everyone.
African Retooled is a podcast based out of Kenya that focuses on rethinking, reimagining and edifying individuals on how they can make the most of their potential in the workforce on a local and global scale. We discuss the future of economics and global markets and where we have come from and where we are going as an interrelated global community. Martin is currently a Recruitment Consultant at Boyden, one of the top global executive search firms. He is a Human Capital management professional with skills in executive talent acquisition and human capital management consulting. His experience spans across East Africa and South East Asia with international firms, PwC and Ernst & Young. He is trained in the administration and interpretation of psychometric tools such as the MBTI, FiRO and Strong Interests Inventory. Martin hopes to inspire conversations that will ready the continent’s talent for the constantly evolving world of work. Chris is currently in-charge of Talent Acquisition for Safaricom PLC (An affiliate of Vodafone) the largest company in East Africa. He is a digital talent management professional with experience in organisation design, talent acquisition and HR analytics. He has worked in multinationals and consultancy firms across Africa and Europe including General Electric, KPMG, Deloitte and Airbus. Chris is also a Certified Executive Coach Practitioner. Chris is passionate about empowering professionals to thrive in their careers and equipping them with tools to take on the future of work. Martin Openda's and Chris Otundo's bios were borrowed from: https://www.africanretooled.org/about/
Amanda is the host of the Brazilian diplomatic podcast Keep It Blue. She interviews diplomats, students, and professors about studies and foreign affairs. We discussed how COVID has been in Brazil, and a little bit about their world! It was a great insight to life in South America.
Jeremy Allen & Graeme Fry host the podcast "Oxford Lives", based out of England. They discuss the rich history of the city, tourism, and the ever evolving entity that is the town of Oxford. Having a city where people from all over the world come together to learn and grow as young minds definitely took a hit when COVID came to Britain, so we had lots to discuss here. We also dive into the 19 different schools that piggy back on the reputation of the matriarch university, and what life has been like for the locals throughout the pandemic.
Jonathan Fors is the host of the podcast "Just a Convo" that focuses on having discussions with individuals for the purposes of understanding their perspectives often on controversial issues. Jonathan is based out of Sweden and is part of our Global Covid-19 Special that focuses on hearing the voices of individuals around the world that have been affected by the pandemic.
Chomzy Chom is the host of the Nigerian based podcast "Eye of Africa". His show focuses on the history, future and contemporary realities facing the nation of Nigeria. His aim is to put light on the various problems as well as solutions in terms of Religious, Political, and Economic divisions affecting Nigeria. Nigeria is the highest populated African country and is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented societal change.
Eric Palmer is the founder and director of the Detroit Red Tails Inc. which brings vehicle based educational outreach and pays tribute to the veterans and specifically the 332nd fighter squadron of World War 2. Their mobile Tuskegee Airmen based educational resource is a customized 2011 Ford Mustang, wrapped to emulate the "Red Tailed" P-51 Mustang fighter plane flown by the 332nd Fighter Group. Detroit RedTail, Inc transverses avenues only accessible by a passenger vehicle to participate in social events and activities and propagate the history and legacy of the famed 332nd fighter squadron.
For more information or to make a donation to the voluntary work of Detroit Red Tails, please visit:
https://www.detroitredtail.org/
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@detroitredtail
Ellis Ross was elected MLA for Skeena in 2017. He currently serves as the official opposition critic for LNG and Resource Opportunities and is a Member of the Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives. Ellis served as the Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing and has worked in both the private and public sectors, and has business experience in hand logging, beachcombing, and construction. Ellis worked full time as a taxi boat operator until the Haisla Nation Council requested that he become their first full-time councillor. Ellis served in this position for eight years, from 2003 to 2011. In 2011, Ellis was elected Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, and was re-elected by acclamation in 2013. Ellis has been recognized as a business leader by both BC Business magazine and Canadian Business magazine. In 2012, Ellis was appointed the inaugural chair of the Aboriginal Business and Investment Council. In 2014, he was the only First Nations leader among 25 Canadians invited by then-Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to a public policy and budget retreat. In recognition of his community service, Ellis was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in 2013 and the Order of BC in 2014. Ellis actively enjoys golf, soccer, and basketball. He has a passion for seeing people succeed in athletics, school, and life, which drove his coaching style. One of the highlights of his coaching career is coaching the Mount Elizabeth Secondary School senior girls basketball team to a zone championship. He is a proud father of two daughters and a proud grandfather.
Kenneth Headley is a secondary school vice-principal and anti-racist educator of adults and youth. He holds his Masters of Education in Leadership and has used his expertise and experiences to support schools and communities in understanding and implementing anti-racist policies. One of Kenneth's focuses is on bringing awareness of extant racism and dismantling it through an educational means.
Dai Manuel is a Lifestyle Business Mentor & High-Performance Life Coach and author of "Whole Life Fitness Manifesto". He specializes in understanding and exploring masculinity in terms of what it is and what it isn't in the 21st century as well as helping individuals find their purpose and harness their potential.
Amelia Zachry is an author and mental health advocate. She tells her story of being sexually assaulted at 19 and how these trauma impacted her for decades. She talks about empowering victims of violence and the importance of sharing your story as a way of healing. Amelia is currently working on a memoir that shares her story of struggle, survival and her ongoing journey through mental health and wellness while being a loving full time mom. She is based out of Kentucky, United States.
Doug Sands is a consulting hypnotist who works with clients all over the globe. He runs Anywhere Hypnosis, a company designed to provide individuals with the skills and techniques to implement hypnosis in their daily lives. Doug shares with us some of the science and benefits of hypnosis with us and how it can help to achieve higher productivity and energy.
Briana Greer is finishing up a Double Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Global & International Studies at UNBC. She is a Métis person who has lived in Northern British Columbia her entire life. Through personal life experiences and academic research, she strives to educate people on Northern Issues. Briana is focusing her research and advocacy on Indigenous issues/rights, natural resources, and various other Northern matters which she discusses with us.
Sunny Uppal is a teacher, community leader and activist living in British Columbia. His family emigrated from India to Canada and has been involved in South-East Asian community for many years. Sunny is currently involved in supporting both local and immigrant communities in Surrey, British Columbia and has recently focused on raising awareness and support towards the Farmers Protests that are ongoing in Northern India since September 2020.
Tommy Dhalbog is the host of the podcast "Strength Thru Vulnerability". The show focuses on providing resources and tools to examine, understand and improve mental health hygiene either personally or to better support a loved one. Tommy shares with us why he started on this journey and some of the things he has learned along the way that you too will find useful. You can follow him on Instagram @tommydahlborgjr and hear his podcast "Strength Thru Vulnerability" wherever you get your podcasts from.
Jessika Raven, aka MsPistachio, is a video game streamer on twitch.tv . We talk about video games, the future of entertainment, parenting and what really matters in our chaotic lives. Be sure to check out one of her live streams on Runescape - you'll have a blast. Follow Jessika at twitch.tv/mspistachio
Rodney Francisque has worked as Financial Advisor and Educator for over 35 years. He was born in Haiti and became a Canadian Citizen when he moved to Montreal as an adolescent. He lived in Canada for several years before moving to the United States of America. Although he is not a legal citizen and able to vote in the USA, he has volunteered countless hours at voting poles to help raise awareness and combat again voter suppression. Rodney shares today his concerns facing contemporary democracy and the importance of pursuing the ideals of democracy: that everyone has a voice. This episode was recorded January 2, 2021.
Jenessa Galbraith is an actor and host of the podcast CuppaJen. Her show focuses on growth and the creative process through an actors perspective. In this show we talk about acting; the importance of Hallmark films; the importance of authentic social change; the divinity of creativity and much more.
Omari Newton is a professional actor, writer, director, author and slam poet. His original Hip Hop theatre piece, Sal Capone, has received critical acclaim and multiple productions across Canada, including a presentation at Canada's National Arts Centre in 2018. The play has been nominated for multiple Montreal English Critics Association (META) awards, including Outstanding New Text.
In addition to being a playwright, Omari has had a successful acting career on stage, screen, and radio over the past two decades. Career theatre highlights include a Best Supporting Actor nomination in the Centaur Theatre's award-winning production of Joe Penhall's Blue/Orange (2004). Most recently, Omari’s work in Speakeasy Theatre's production of Young Jean Lee's The Shipment earned him a 2017–2018 Jessie Award for Outstanding Performance, as well as a nomination for Best Direction.
Omari is currently working on a commission from Black Theatre Workshop to write Black & Blue Matters—a companion piece to Sal Capone.
Bio taken from: https://artsclub.com/about/about-the-playwrights
Dr. Ilana MacDonald is an Astrophysicist who did her PhD at the University of Toronto. Her thesis topic was on the gravitational waves that come from binary black holes, that is, the ripples in space-time that come off of two black holes spiralling around each other. She now works in the Astronomy Department at UofT doing primarily course management, but also a lot of public outreach and education. Prior to the pandemic, Dr. Ilana designed and gave shows in their portable planetarium, and since then she has given several online talks on a variety of topics primarily through "Cosmos From Your Couch" and "Astro at Home". Her favourite things to talk about in astronomy is black holes and gravitational waves, space travel, the possibilities of extraterrestrial life, the expanding universe, how stars die, and much more. If you are an oxygen breather, you are going to LOVE this episode. You can follow Dr. Illana on Twitter at: @AstroIlana Here are some the links to the things that Dr. Ilana has done: Cosmos From Your Couch talk about the Voyager probes: https://youtu.be/o44h8ENNBxw Cosmos From Your Couch panel discussion: https://youtu.be/UMG5u6d9Wf8 Another Cosmos From Your Couch panel discussion: https://youtu.be/TW97A8FuURE Astro At Home talk about scales of the universe: https://youtu.be/VcPDTeML0p4 Astro At Home talk about gravity: https://youtu.be/rayx-vXBLw0 CBC Kids News interview about Aliens: https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/watch-do-aliens-exist-if-so-why-havent-we-seen-them CBC KIds News interview about Space Travel: https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/watch-wormholes-warp-drive-and-why-space-travel-is-so-so-hard CBC Kids News interview about the Moon landings: https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/50-years-ago-we-landed-on-the-moon-why-do-we-care
Mike Larsen has been serving the Lower Mainland of British Columbia since 1992. Mike's Critters is a collection of over 300 animals from about 70 species: reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, arachnids, crustaceans and mammals populate this fascinating collection of weird and wonderful creatures from around the world. Mike's Critters continues to delight, educate and amaze audiences of all ages.
Due to COVID-19, Mike's Critters has moved to doing online shows for birthday parties, seniors groups, schools, summer camps and other fun activities for the whole family. If you are interested please call Mike at 604 598 3649 or email at mikescritters@hotmail.com . All proceeds help to feed, shelter and support these creatures- so please, help a good cause.
From all of us at I’m Probably Wrong About Everything, we want to wish everyone a happy holidays, and a healthy end to your year. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, and we can’t wait to show you what’s in store for 2021.
Margot Sangster is a Registered Clinical Counselor who focuses on integrating Mindfulness Meditation with her Clinical Practice in Mental Health and Addictions Treatment. She currently practices out of Vancouver, Canada. She shares with us the importance of developing equanimity and how implementing mindfulness meditation in your own life will have you living a fuller and healthier life.
Brenden is the host and creator of the YouTube series Master Talk which explores how to become a better public speaker. Brenden started this project because he wanted to further encourage individuals of all walks to learn how to better express themselves so that they can live a better life. The focus of our conversation today is on the importance of expressing our ideas and how to be a better speaker while also allowing Brenden a chance to plug in and further promote his work.
Brian Carpenter is an author, podcaster, and a mental health advocate. He reached out to us and wanted to share his story that is the basis of his working book "How I Escaped from a Mental Institute". One of his tenets is the importance of approaching mental health and wellness with compassion and understanding towards the individual, something Brian believes he didn't receive.
Ivan Rados is a Head Shaman, Meditation Master and Spiritual Teacher, Founder of Magic Witnessing Meditation, Intronaut, and the Middle Point. Lana Rados is a Psychotherapist, shaman and Co-Founder of Magic Witnessing Meditation and Intronaut. This is their second time on the show and we are exploring consciousness as well as the healing ceremony that I was fortunate enough to be invited to. You can see their full bios as well as information on their practice at: http://www.intronaut.com/our-team/
Dr. Bruno Cayoun is Director of the Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Institute and a clinical psychologist in private practice in Tasmania, Australia. His model of therapy has been taught to mental health professionals internationally since 2003. His most recent book "Mindfulness-Integrated CBT for Well-Being and Personal Growth: Four Steps to Enhance Inner Calm, Self-Confidence and Relationships" looks at how you can use his practices to live a better life.
Dr. Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, Master Certified Coach, is the president of Covisioning, a leadership training and coaching firm. She is a former International Coaching Federation president and is hired by organizations around the world to teach how to evoke transformation through conversations. She is the author of five books, including Outsmart Your Brain, Wander Woman, and The Discomfort Zone. Her most recent book, Coach the Person, Not the Problem, looks at developing specific skills to be a more masterful coach. You can find her books on Amazon and follow her Instagram @dr_marcia_reynolds
Alicia Hurst is an art therapist, public speaker, mental health advocate and owner of Let Creativity. She has helped people rediscover their creativity and self-expression for over 12 years. She has recently relocated to San Francisco Bay area to further share the healing powers of creativity with the community. She shares with us that anyone and everyone can and should access the healing powers of their creative mind. Be sure to check her work out at https://letcreativity.weebly.com/
T. Giang Nguyen works at the Centre of Research in Earth and Space Sciences at York University. His most recent paper, outlines the characteristics of a recently discovered exoplanet 200 light years away. He shares how they made this discovery and how they were able to determine just what makes this a "hell planet". We also talk about the likelihood of life on other planets and just how fantastic our Solar System is.
George Collins is a sex and porn addictions therapist and author who is based out of California. He has been helping individuals break their compulsions for over 25 years. His book "Breaking the Cycle" is the best selling title on overcoming porn and sex addiction.
"Levi Newman" (a pseudonym used to protect our guests identity) is a Canadian Citizen who was arrested and charged with Drug Possession and Trafficking in the United States. He tells his uncensored story of his experiences through the U.S. judicial system: from the jails; to the courts; to the prison system; and finally to his return home. He shares his unfiltered experiences from his greatest fears to the harrowing nature of prison culture. Since his release and return to Canada, "Levi" helps others to choose a life away from hard drugs and crime.
Dr. Abigail Gewirtz is a child psychologist, expert on stress and families and author of the book "When the World Feels Like A Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents and Worried Children". She is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Abigail shares with us her work as a psychologist and not only how to have conversations with our children but also how to prepare ourselves for these difficult conversations.
You can pick up her book from Amazon at: https://www.amazon.ca/When-World-Feels-Scary-Place/dp/1523508310/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=when+the+world+feels+like+a+scary+place&qid=1604795943&sr=8-1
Salam Kahil is the owner of the infamous La Charcuterie in Surrey, British Columbia. He is known for making both delicious sandwiches and telling some of the crudest stories imaginable. He is also incredibly charitable and has served as an advocate for homelessness throughout Vancouver with particular focus on the Downtown Eastside. In a world where so many feel isolated and invisible; Sal has dedicated his life to making individuals feel valued and important through his humor and generosity. He was also the central focus of the 2015 documentary "The Sandwich Nazi". Warning: this episode contains explicit and offensive content. While we do not agree with some of his views and perspectives, he does have a story to tell.
Dani Hao is a marketer, blogger, community content builder, and podcaster. She is the host and producer of the podcast "Spend Culture Stories" which is the first podcast to intersect culture and finance. She currently works as the Communications Manager for Procurify, a company that focuses on helping businesses grow in finance and community. She shares with us her cultural perspectives and insights in regards to mental health; identity; society; and so much more.
To check out her blog that includes links to here podcast: https://blog.procurify.com/author/dani-hao/page/3/
Emily Howell is a T.E.S.L. (Teaching English as a Second Language) teacher based out of Taiwan. She moved to Taiwan nearly 10 years ago from Vancouver, Canada. She is currently a permanent resident of Taiwan and identifies herself as a Canadian Immigrant and views Taiwan as her new home. She shares about the rich history of her new country; the political background and relations between Taiwan-China-and the world; her experiences living in Taiwanese culture; how they responded to COVID-19; and much more.
Dr. Allan Langdale is a professor of Art History specializing in the period of the Italian Renaissance. He is a lecturer at the University of Santa Cruz in California. Dr. Langdale has traveled the world and has lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle for the past 30 years. Throughout this period he has written books; filmed documentaries; and has blogged about his travels. His most recent book The Hippodrome of Constantinople / Istanbul: An Illustrated Handbook of its History (2019) is available now on Amazon. You can check out his Amazon books here: https://www.amazon.ca/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00ABPBHZQ?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000 You can check out his Art and Architecture Blog here: https://allansartworlds.sites.ucsc.edu/
Dr. Gail Christopher is an award-winning social change agent with expertise in the social determinants of health and well-being and in related public policies. She is known for her pioneering work to infuse holistic health and diversity concepts into public sector programs and policy discourse. Dr. Christopher has more than 30 years of experience in designing and managing national initiatives and nonprofit organizations. In 2019, Dr. Christopher became the Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE). (https://drgailcchristopher.com/bio/) . It was an absolute honor and a privilege having Dr. Gail on to share her insight on the very achievable changes we need to make as a society to become better. I hope you enjoy her encouraging words and vision. For more information on Dr. Gail Christopher, please visit: https://drgailcchristopher.com/ https://www.nationalcollaborative.org/
Reverend Tatsuya Aoki is the current Sensai of the Vancouver Buddhist Temple. He shares with us the history of the Vancouver Buddhist Temple community, the practice of Shin Buddhism and the Dharma. I hope you enjoy our conversation as Reverand Aoki provides wisdom that is equal parts practical, simple, and profound; such as the simple act of cleaning up! For more information on the Vancouver Buddhist Temple, please check out their website at:
http://vancouverbuddhisttemple.com/
Marcel Cadogan is a Clinical Counsellor, teacher, and social critic. He holds an MA in Counseling and throughout his career has focused on Identity Politics, Social Equity, Minority Cultures in Western Society and Youth Mental Health. He shares his experiences both personal and professional that provides phenomenological insight to the racial inequity that exists today.
Ivan Rados is a Head Shaman, Meditation Master and Spiritual Teacher, Founder of Magic Witnessing Meditation, Intronaut, and the Middle Point. Lana Rados is a Psychotherapist, shaman and Co-Founder of Magic Witnessing Meditation and Intronaut. Both share their story about how they came to develop their practice and what they believe it can do for everyone. You can see their full bios as well as information on their practice at: http://www.intronaut.com/our-team/
Here is the direct Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BstS47ap1sOy3KisvryaS?si=C5aJJ10ZR8uHbw-D9isthA
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Lanzifer Longinus is a member of San Antonio Chapter of The Satanic Temple. Lanzifer is also the founding member of TST Colour Guard, a horse back group used to raise awarness and support their activism. Lanzifer is also a professional jouster, horseback rider, musician, medievalist, and all around badass. He shares about what got him started with TST, what they are really about and so very much more. It was a pleasure having him on.
Here is the direct link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fyXBWnq1I81oXHmVxzL0b?si=53Bd0aE6SKiexuimapfUAA
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Chris Johnson is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and song writer for the band Autopilot-Off. He currently works as a Paediatric Nurse in New York, is a dad, and a full time bad ass. He shares his journey of having "two-lives" and of the choices he made throughout his life to become a person he and his family can be proud of. He shares career highs as well as the lows as well as his future in music. He also shares how his career as the frontman for Autopilot-Off provided him skills to make him successful outside of the music industry. It was an absolute blast talking with this man and I believe he has a lot that we can learn from! You can check out Autopilot-Off's music on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5wjKPzpc5xkAuPxaSXaUXJ?si=_It3aK9vRfqQF2Z_PituyQ
Dr. Patrick Francois is a professor and director of the Vancouver school of Economics and University British Columbia. His work focuses on problems in development economics, with a particular interest in Political Economy. He shares about what teaching looks like during a pandemic, his research, what economics is and much more. He is certainly a talented and patient educator as he was able to coach me through the Social Science of Economics as well as make some speculations in what the future may look like. You can check out his educator profile at: https://economics.ubc.ca/faculty-and-staff/patrick-francois/
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Christian Gonzalez is a history teacher at a private school in Jersey City. He has earned his Masters in History at Seton Hall University and is the host of the Monsters of History podcast where “monsters”, both fictional and real, are discussed and put into historical context. You can check out Monsters of History on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from today.
Chris Francisque is an actor, both on stage and film. He is the recent recipient of a Jesse Richardson Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for the play "Superior Doughnuts" (2019). He made his professional breakout performance in 2017's "The Shipment" which featured an all-black cast, a rarity in Vancouver theater. Chris has used his platform to challenge others to considering what true social change looks like as well as raise awareness to the asymmetrical nature of race relations in North America and around the world. Chris is of Haitian-Quebecois background and shares his story of growing up in Canada. You can follow him on his Instragram at @c.francisque27.
Joseph Laycock is an assistant professor of religious studies at Texas State University. He has written several books on new religious movements and American religious history including his most recent book: "Speak of the Devil: How the Satanic Temple is Changing the Way We Talk About Religion". He is also a co-editor for the journal Nova Religio. His research interests focus on moral panic; religion and role-playing games; Marian apparitions; spirit possession (Texas State University, 2020). It was an absolute blast having Joseph on and I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Dr. Nicholas Wong is an Apprentice Intuitive Healer, Certified Breathwave Facilitator, Tuned Earth Sound Healer and Psychedelic Coach with the Magic Witnessing Meditation team. M.W.M. is a team that is dedicated to helping others in their journey to understand themselves through various therapeutic practices around the Lower Mainland. The team was founded by Ivan and Lana Rados. Ivan is the head healer, best selling author, artist, meditation master, and cosmic maestro. Lana is a gifted psychotherapist specializing in trauma, addictions, relationships, and psychedelic integration. You can check out their website as well as upcoming retreats at: www.intronautconcierge.com
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Dr. Shane Creado is a board-certified integrative psychiatrist, sports psychiatrist and sleep medicine doctor, currently based in Chicago. He works at the Amen clinics, where he works with SPECT imaging and cutting-edge strategies for brain health and mental health. He also works with athletes on mental health optimization, as well as sleep strategies for performance enhancement. He is on the psychiatry panel for the NBA players association’s mental wellness program, is a member of the board of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, and works with the PGA tour (Europe). Dr. Creado is also the author of Peak Sleep Performance: The Cutting-Edge Sleep Science That Will Guarantee A Competitive Advantage, available on Amazon and Kindle. This book equips the reader with the sleep strategies of the greatest athletes in the world, so that you can boost your brain health and performance in all aspects of life. For updates about the book, free sleep tips, as well as special offers, follow @peaksleepperformance on Instagram. To contact Dr Creado, you can go to www.shanecreado.com
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The Church of Absurdism can best be described as a practice which tries to make sense out of non-sense. I am not sure if I am getting that right, which is exactly what the founder "Christian" would have you believe. He stresses the importance of questioning what we do know and the assumptions that we make to make sense of our existence. It seems that this practice has given "Christian" purpose, something that every individual needs to live a fulfilled life. It was a pleasure having him on the show to try and explain the CoA. You can check them out on Facebook by searching: Church of Absurdism.
I met Michael Ziegert in 2018 while we were both visiting Philadelphia during the first ever Eagles Superbowl Parade. It was a happy and joyous occasion. Fast forward to 2020 and the world looks very different. Michael shares his unique adventures from a former veteran of the US Army to traveling throughout South America to combat a very different kind of war. It was a pleasure having him with us despite some WiFi difficulty along the way.
Graeme is an artist and social philosopher (among many other talents). You can check-out and follow his impressive artwork at pawntakesking on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pawntakesking/?hl=en). Today we talk about Game Theory, drawing inspiration and possible social solutions from fiction and much much more. While we didn't get to cover everything we had planned for, we did go through some great material. This has been one of my favorite podcasts to do because of what it has left me with thinking and feeling. We look forward to having Graeme on in the future.
Marq de Villiers is a journalist and author who has written on a variety of topics. His most recent book: "Hell and Damnation," focuses on, well, that very place. We talk about what hell is, how it came to be, why lots of us still believe it is "down there", while also deciding that astrophysics is much more interesting a concept for discussion than the eternal afterlife. You can check out Marq de Viller's work at https://marqdevilliers.com/ as well as pick up his recent book "Hell and Damnation" from Amazon or wherever you like to pick up your books at.
Michael Oliver is the Volunteer Coordinator and Executive Assistant for MAPS Canada. MAPS Canada is focused on researching the therapeutic uses of psychedelic drugs in treating a variety of mental illness. They recently have helped pass MDMA as an approved substance for use in therapeutic settings set for 2021. You can check out some of their work at their website (https://maps.org/) or follow them on Instagram.
Kerr Cuhulain also known as Charles Ennis, is a retired police constable and the first to "come out of the broom closet" as a practicing Wiccan. Kerr has written over 26 books ranging from the practice of Wicca to Metaphysics. Kerr is also a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and refers to himself as an "amateur" Astronomer. Kerr lives on Sechelt and continues to practice as a Wiccan Elder and a member of the Order of Paladins (http://orderofpaladins.com/). You can check out his book "The Wiccan Warrior" on Amazon.
Maxi Macky Garcia is a blogger, model and makeup consultant living in Vancouver. Maxi shares her experiences as being a transgender woman and provides insight into the universal importance of being who you are in a world that often has a hard time accepting what ever that may be. You can follow her Youtube channel at https://m.youtube.com/mackymaximilian as well as her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mackymaximilian/ .
On today's podcast we meet with two new friends I recently came across while mindlessly surfing the internet. Violet has some historically famous relatives that became the focus of our internet conversation and before I knew it we were friends talking about paganism and magic. She turns out to be quite a wonderful person, so I asked if she would be interested in doing a podcast and, well, the rest is history. We were also fortunate enough to have Nikki Rapture with us. Nikki is also a practicing Wiccan and shares her knowledge with us on a variety of topics. Both definitely have a lot to share from meditation to further developing a connection with the world around us. It was a lot of fun to talk to these two and look forward to having them on again.
On today's podcast we meet with Lauren Peterson a graduate student at UVIC in a Masters of Education and Leadership. Lauren is focusing on breaking down the systemic problems that indigenous students experience when entering post secondary institutions. She shares her knowledge and insight both as a member of the Métis Nation and as someone who has worked extensively in and with various Canadian Indigenous communities.
Today we met with Goldie, Amanda and Yence who run Phoenix Rising Metaphysical Shoppe in Langley. They share their insights on topics such as: what is magic, help define paganism, the importance of community and individualism, developing a spiritual connection and much else. It was great to meet with all three as they each had different perspectives on various topics. While their shoppe may be eccentric and "out-of-the-norm", they provide an environment that is educational, understanding and inclusive in the purest sense of the word. This came to me as quite a refreshing surprise and has piqued my interest in understanding and developing my spiritual well-being further. I hope you enjoy this podcast as well as check out their shoppe located at 20499 Fraser Hwy, Langley City. They are looking forward to meeting you!
We meet with Sharon Doucette the Executive Director of the Urban Safari Rescue Society. She shares about the organizations mission not only to provide a home for surrendered exotic animals but also a place to educate future generations on how to look out for all animals. You can help support their business by visiting their location or by donating at https://www.gofundme.com/f/july039s-expenses Thank you for helping out!
On this episode we talk about the writing process of developing fiction as well as some of the difficulties writers face from scheduling writing blocks to editing drafts. Trevor shares that completing a story is but one part of the writing process. You can find his novel "Decay Theory" on Kobo or click the link: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/decay-theory-1
Today we drink delicious coffee from Bones Brewing Company and talk on a variety of topics in a set time. We cover Jesse's new view on video games, lawyers with guns, Trump and masks, the problem with the internet and Cancel Culture.
Kaamil shares his knowledge on growing up in Johannesburg, South Africa. At one point he lived in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in that city. He moved to Canada roughly 10 years ago and plans on moving back later this month. I was fortunate enough to talk with him and share his insights, thoughts and perspectives of prejudice, equality and the future not only for South Aftica by our world.
On today's podcast, I have a very special guest, Ryan Kelly. Ryan shares his story of addiction and recovery. He has been sober for almost 19 years and tells us what helped keep him on this path. He shares how everyone can benefit from the simple act of caring and helping their fellow human whether it be from the disease of addiction to just being there to lend an ear. I truly enjoyed the time he shared with me and am incredibly thankful for his insights. I hope you enjoy.
On today's episode, Bobby and I discuss the differences between reading a book and listening to an audiobook. We look at the pros, the cons, the conveniences, and which one we prefer. We also attempt to explore the science behind the two and, only naturally, go on a tangent along the way. I hope you enjoy today's episode as much as we did making it (not so much editing it). Subscribe to our podcast for more pedantic fun!
In this episode I talk with my good friend Keenan. Keenan is a 28 year old work out enthusiast. He shares with us his recent experiences as a six-week vegan and his return to eating meat. He shares the pros and cons of this journey and what his diet looks like today. We also talk a little bit about conciousneas and the well-being of our society during this stressful time. Thank you for listening.
We discuss what were doing during the pandemic that has not only swept our nation but the entire world. We share our observations and thoughts on the whole situation as well as try to shed some light on the whole thing. Hope you enjoy. Thank you for listening and take care.
In this episode I am joined by the kind and introspective Jesse for another episode of our show! We talk about the social madness that seems to be consuming the world and offer some thoughts and possible advice to power through these times of confusion and fear. Stay positive and remember your humanity!!! Thank you for listening.
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Today's episode has us focusing on language. Specifically cursing: where these words come from and why they are so offensive. Probably not a good one to play in front of children as it continues gratuitous use of explicit language.
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Today we discuss the 2010 winter olympics which were held in our home town (or corresponding city) of Vancouver, Canada. We mention our favorite moments and recount some infamous stories. We get a little side tracked talking about how much we have changed and other side story of Rob Rant at a Steel Panther concert. Oh what fun! Hope you enjoy.
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We decided to list our respective top 3 favorite video games in terms of their influence and enjoyment in our lives. We talk about the games that took valuable hours from our lives and provided us with endless enjoyment. We also consider other game related topics without getting too sidetracked.
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We continue our fun and flowing conversation with the heroic Kaptain Zimbabwe. We also learn of a tragedy while live and go through the absoute shock of losing a powerful legend: Kobe Bryant.
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We interview the eclectic, the insightful, the wonderful self-proclaimed Kaptain Zimbabwe. KZ shares his amazing story of coming to Canada and some of his struggles to call this place home.
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We talk about the infamous Astros and their World Series shenanigans. Then proceed to go down a strange rabbit hole regarding essential oils and what, exactly, they are.
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We ran out of time and attempted to regain focus. A very wise and insightful conversation with a person I respect very much. Please give a listen to what they have to share!
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I originally had this guest on to talk about fitness and health but we get grossly distracted and talk about a variety of different yet meaningful topics.
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We try talking about space but, naturally, get distracted.
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We tried to stay focused on these topics. We enjoyed this conversation, we hope you enjoy listening.
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We talk about social media and all it glory, or is it infamy?? We also talk about why we do things and who are we doing them for. We also look at how to authentically cultivate happiness.
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