Today, we're delving into the legacy of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney with Stuart Murray, who shares firsthand memories from Mulroney's 1984 election campaign. We discuss Mulroney's leadership, his efforts to unite Canada, and the controversies surrounding his government's decisions. Despite criticism, Mulroney was known for bold thinking, evidenced by his free trade agreement with the US and Mexico, which polarized opinions. We also explore Mulroney's personal relationships with global leaders and his post-political advocacy work. Stuart's passion for human rights extends to his vision of Winnipeg as a hub for international human rights education, with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at its forefront. Join us as we reflect on Mulroney's legacy and imagine Winnipeg's potential as a beacon for human rights advocacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Tessier knows Insurance. As the host of the Insurance Podcast, he speaks to Insurance professionals about the challenges in the business. But let's face it - no one really thinks about Insurance unless they work in it. In this episode you will hear about the industry's use of technology and trust issues, a story about a hole-in-one contest at a golf tournament, where the winner was set to receive a car worth $120,000, and the impact of the internet on the insurance industry, mentioning the challenges of trust and fraud prevention in online transactions. But what about all those catastrophic losses? Pete will explain how they are covered, and why the industry is slow to adopt new technology due to inherent risk aversion and legacy systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Williams is the host of Over 40 Fitness Hacks, the podcast for individuals looking to fight the aging process while still enjoying their social lives. Brad provides us with invaluable insights, tips, and tricks tailored explicitly for the over-40 crowd. This episode brings together health and wellness experts from around the globe, and helps you unlock your full potential, regain vitality, and make the most out of every stage of life. Fitness after 40 doesn't have to be this hard! You can connect to his podcast or book a session with him here.  You can get a transcription of the episode here. You can watch the show on YouTube here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angelica Neri is a yoga instructor and Ayurvedic healer, explains that the "monkey mind" is a common limiting belief that can be overcome through spiritual practices like yoga and meditation. She shares that her passion for healing began as a child, with psychic experiences that she didn't understand until later in life. In this episode, Angelica describes Reiki as an ancient energy healing technique that can break up energetic blockages and connect to intuition. She shares her personal experience with intuition from a young age, valuing it as the highest form of intelligence and inner knowing that can't be found in books or learning from others. Angelica's intuition as a strong feeling that can't be explained logically, but is often felt in the gut or body. Matt gets curious about Kundalini yoga and its effects on emotions. Kundalini's energy as a serpent that lives at the base of our spine, representing transformation and intuition, Angelica says Kundalini yoga can activate this energy and clear out old patterns, awakening intuition. Angelica digs into the Doshas are made up of three types: pitta, kapha, and vata, each with distinct characteristics and physical features. You can connect with Angelica through her website. She also has a show called Divine Feminine Healer's Podcast which you can follow here, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You May Also Like learning a little something about Men's Health. I have invited Mike Sea from the Natural Man Podcast on to the show to discuss some of the subjects he has highlighted on his quest to live better. Over the last year, I have discovered that there are a lot of subjects we are not touching on in our day to day lives when we discuss health. Things like 5G, cell towers, dirty electricity, water quality and pollution are all subject matter you might think is tertiary, but it will slowly come to the forefront as time goes on. So why not get ahead of it now? In this episode, you will hear us discuss the difference between medical systems in Canada and the United States, Mike's personal journey of chronic illness, conventional medical frustration, and eventual holistic healing through functional medicine doctors and self-research, and industrialization's impact on health and technology. We also discuss the benefits of yoga, going barefoot, why you need to distance yourself from dirty electricity, and how to get the right amount of sunlight. Please connect to the Natural Man Podcast and connect yourself to all things healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love food. I love Wine. I love how they go together. And Natalie MacLean knows how to put them together. She’s authored three books at her latest – Wine Which on Fire is really good. Natalie is the host of the Unreserved Wine Wine Talk Podcast and shares popular and unpopular views about wine. (Sometimes it is the unpopular views that make her famous) You will hear about food pairing on this episode - for the rest, you need to read the book: To order her latest book - Wine Witch on Fire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm breaking a rule here by promoting something I adore and risk having it slammed with more people. One of the reasons I love Malaga is that it is just slightly off the Travel Spain hit list for North Americans. Most people hit up Madrid, Barcelona, then Sevilla, Granada and Cordoba or San Sebastian to the north. Hanni Martini is a Malaga Food Expert and takes people on food tours in and around the city. In this episode you will pick up on some of the great places to eat in Malaga, and what to eat. We also discuss why there are so many British Ex-pats in the area, the difference between Salmorejo and Porra, and why you need to try the goat. If you would like to connect with Hanni for a food tour, visit her website right here and book a tour. A copy of my favourite places to eat in Spain is here. Also check out the video she did with Spain Revealed's James Blick. Speaking of James - check out the episode we did with him here. Although it is a few years old now - it is still very relevant and full of other Spanish tips and tricks. A Transcription of this episode is available here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm sure you have heard the words. Cryptocurrency. Bitcoin. Satoshis? But what are they? I reached out to my friend Scott McGregor who spends his time day-trading and finding ways to make money in the bitcoin market. Now I decided not to get into it... until I decided to get into it. This podcast is apart of the Podcasting 2.0 initiative and if you find value in this show - send me some sats using one of the newer podcast apps. Scott's podcast is called Hot Wallet and it also doubles as a YouTube show. You can access a transcript of this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've turned into a big travel snob. The idea of jetting off to Caribbean or Central America to sit at resort and drink all day feels very... dated. If there is one thing that Anthony Bourdain left behind, it is the idea that food can unite the planet, and being curious and uncomfortable about new thing is okay. I won't even start in on cruises. How they are still a thing after the pandemic is a miracle; or testimony to how lazy we have become as a species. The idea of being trapped on ship with American chefs cooking bad American food while on shore, the Italians have their pasta, and the Spanish their tapas. Alyson Shane loves to travel with her husband John. They have just completed their second trip through Thailand and their first through Japan. One of the things I noticed on her trip was how they made the effort to live (and eat) like a local. A lot of it comes down to where you leave your money behind. Is it a tourist trap? Are you staying at a hotel owned by a foreign corporation? Are you riding public transport? Did you go to Starbucks or the local cafe for your morning coffee? In this episode, Alyson and I swap stories about our recent trips and discuss some of the best ways to travel by living like a local. Alyson runs Starling Social, a company out of Winnipeg, Canada that can help you grown your (online) social reach. You May Also Like this episode we did with James Blick where he talks about travelling through Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every single person has a unique story of a journey that is like no other. They either do something, did something, or will in the future. This is the purpose of the Do Did Will podcast, hosted by Brenton Donnelly; to highlight the journeys of these individuals, in the hopes of inspiring others to find a do, did, or will of their own. Brenton also co-hosts the Live from Machete Comics with his friend Chris Machete, where they cover pop culture, music, film, conspiracy theories, and more. So you can take your pick of what content from Brenton you want to consume, there's something for everyone! Brenton and I chat about everything from touring the world to his journey to sobriety. He talks at length about his illustrious, interesting career, and how people's paths in life are so insanely interesting and unique that he decided to highlight them in a podcast. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. You can find Brenton on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube; a full list of all his projects and plans to tour are on his website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Coffee with a friend is like capturing joy in a cup." That's Genny's motto, and if you ask her, she'll tell you there's nothing she loves more than chatting with a friend over a nice hot cup of joe. Genny is the host of Coffee With Genny B, a podcast about life, friendship, relationships, mental health, and of course, coffee. Genny's a bit of a coffee connoisseur- for her 60th birthday, she travelled around Manitoba with the goal of trying 60 different coffee shops in 60 days. She succeeded, of course, and the conversations and experiences she had were a large part of what inspired her to start the podcast. The rest was pure passion. Genny and I speak about how she developed her love of coffee, what her goals are for the podcast, and some of the connections she's made thanks to her involvement in the coffee world. If you want to learn a bit about coffee, life, and everything in between, check out the latest episode of Coffee With Genny B on her website, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. You can also follow Genny on Instagram. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. This podcast is on the Lightning Network. Support us with Value for Value if you feel so inclined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding time for yourself is an important part of parenting. That Nerd Dad Joe Williamson is a self described loving father and adequate husband. He talks parenting, pop culture, politics and more while his kids are asleep. This week, we spoke with Joe about the challenges of parenting in 2023, like how do you avoid screwing up your kids in one way or another? Is it even possible? Joe gives his perspective on that and much more, and also shares what made him want to start a podcast about it. That Nerd Dad Podcast is all about the joys, trials and tribulations of parenting, as well as discussing the political and social landscape from a parent's perspective. Joe regularly interviews experts in things like conflict resolution, pediatrics, and mental health for parents and kids. Recently, he's also been running a series of episodes called Live on Lunchbreak, which shifts the focus to more current events. You can check out his latest episode here, or find his whole catalogue on Crier Media. If you would want to sponsor his show, send him an email here. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. This podcast is on the Lightning Network. Support us with Value for Value if you feel so inclined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blame it on Conan O’Brien and Saturday Night Live. Since the age of 16, Bryan Tobin has been in love with Broadcast media. He has had to overcome obstacles along the way including a lesser known disability called Sturge Webber Syndrome which caused him to have a stroke at age 11. He even readily admits that he has moments when his arm goes numb for 20 minutes at a time. Born in Newfoundland, he is the other Bryan Tobin… the first being the former Premier of Newfoundland. Undaunted, Bryan graduated from Carleton University wit a B.A. in Communications and later from Loyalist with a Post Grad Diploma in Sports Journalism and also from Algonquin College with a radio diploma. Ironically, we think Bryan is overqualified for broadcast and is better suited for podcasting. Bryan’s podcast is called Tobin Tonight and he has had some very famous people on his show including Ed The Sock, Bianca Andreescu and the late Bob Saget. See below for the entire lineup or give the show a follow at http://tobintonight.com or subscribe on your favourite podcast app.  For a Transcription of this episode, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allie Marz is Alexandra Marston. She is the host of a lifestyle podcast called "Welcome to Marz". In it, she shares a number of lifestyle and relationship stories as it pertains to mental health, travel and sex. Not surprisingly, it is the last one that gets her the most downloads. In this episode we talk to Allie about relationships, inhibitions, and how to get through Valentine's Day which is a chore for both those who are single, committed or somewhere in between. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, she comes from a radio family. Her father was James ‘Baby’ Scott and much like him, she loves being in the limelight. She enjoys travelling, copious amounts of wine, hanging with her two Pomeranians, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. If you would like to have Allie on your show - just email her. And if you would like to partner with her, please contact her here. This podcast is on the Lightning Network. Support us with Value for value if you feel so inclined. Click here for a full transcript of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Anne Ivison loves the outdoors. She loves to walk, hike, bike and cross country ski. She also just started a podcast called Let's Take This Outside. We spoke to her about her love for the outdoors, making the outdoors. available and accessible for everyone, and if you are thinking about dating her - it does help to have a love of the outdoors. You can check out her podcast here and if you love her voice - she is available for hire as a voice actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest, Alexandra Wyman, unfortunately lost her husband to suicide in 2020. In the aftermath, she was left with many unanswered questions about how to proceed with her life. Thankfully, she was able to find her own answers, and has since put them into her book, The Suicide Club: What To Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death. The Suicide Club details her path through grief, mourning, and eventually acceptance, including the three distinct phases she feels she went through. It acts as a sort of guide to anyone in a similar situation- a road forward when it seems like there isn't one. It encourages readers to move through anger, blame, and judgement, and find a way to feel at peace again, despite a no doubt incredibly painful loss. Alexandra has also become a public speaker for those struggling in the aftermath of suicide. She's appeared at the Colorado School Counselor Association’s annual conference; the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (OCAMPR) annual conference; and Bridging the Divide Suicide Prevention and Awareness Summit 2022. Finally, Alexandra also has a podcast in our network, The Russian Sisters, which she hosts alongside her sister Anna. If you'd like to purchase The Suicide Club, you can do so here or on her website, ForwardToJoy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt talks with the owners of his new favourite YouTube channel, Pure Detour. As they'll tell you at the start of their videos, Geoff and Angela sold everything to leave Canada and travel the world, and started making YouTube videos to document the whole process. They share the joys of travelling, their favourite destinations, the way their families reacted to their decision to pack up and leave, and some of the struggles that come along with starting a YouTube channel when you have no experience making videos. Oh, and there's also lots of gushing about how amazing Spain and Morocco are- particularly the food. If you want an in-depth look at the lifestyle of a burgeoning travel blogger, this is the episode for you. From what they say, it's not as unattainable as you might think. Subscribe to Pure Detour on YouTube to stay updated on Geoff and Angela's adventures around the world. Sadly - Geoff and Angela are no longer touring together. We miss seeing Angela on the YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mercedes Nicoll has competed in 4 Olympic Games as a snowboarder. When her family moved to Whistler, she left behind her figure skates in Toronto, swapped her skis for a snowboard and started competing locally. nationally, and then internationally. Mercedes' story is about success, struggle, mental health, and getting back to where she belonged. After one of her best performances at the 2010 Olympics on her home slope in Whistler, Mercedes suffered a hip injury and a concussion in 2014 in Sochi. And then.. she fought he way back. This is a story about perseverance, giving back and getting back to where she belongs. Mercedes has also started a podcast called Dropping In which you can listen to here, and on the Dean Blundell Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avery and I love Spain. A few years ago we went to Italy to get our first European experience as a couple and loved Rome and Tuscany. Italy showed us what can happen when fresh ingredients get involved. In 2018, we made our first trip to Spain and found that the Spanish lifestyle of socialization was a little more in line than what we have to deal with in North America. In our perfect world, we would rather go to 5 bars in over 5 nights and meet a few (sometimes new) people, rather than trying to everyone at once at one event on a weekend. The problem with that is it consumes your weekend. We went back to Spain the following year and travelled the north. After 4 weeks in Spain, we still feel we haven't seen everything. When there is nothing on TV, Avery and I watch James Blick's videos as he travels Spain sampling some of the best food in the world.  In this episode, I speak to James about his company Devour Tours, and how this Kiwi found to his to Spain to become one of Spain's biggest ambassadors to the Anglophone World. If you are planning a trip to Spain, subscribe to his YouTube channel and his Instagram to get you thinking about how you will spend your time when you get there. And food lovers, James and his team at Devour Tours are on lockdown like the rest of the planet - but that doesn't stop them from connecting you to the food. The company has put together a digital cookbook so you can enjoy Spanish cuisine in your kitchen. Devour Tours hosts events in a number of Spanish cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and San Sebastian, as well as other European destinations like London, Lisbon, Paris and Rome.  Finally, Avery and I have some personal suggestions that we loved and have shared on the blog page of this episode which you can find here. Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sugar Sammy and I connected back in the early part of the millennium in Montreal. He would drop by CHOM for what was supposed to be casual conversation and promotion of his upcoming comedy shows. He was genuinely so funny he would stick around for multiple segments, talking locally... comedically. (That works really well with a radio audience) Since then, Sammy has been one of the hardest working people in comedy. He has conquered markets like Dubai, Lebanon, Paris, and Quebec. Sammy speaks and performs in 4 languages: English, French, Punjabi and Hindi.  It has been nearly 10 years since Sammy and I have seen one another. He still might not the first comedian that comes to mind in English Canada or the U.S.A. but the upcoming tour is going to change that. He has a slew of dates ready to roll in the coming months so please register for his e-mail list to find out when he is coming to a locale near you.  During this podcast, Sammy made mention of his appearance on CTV's W5 a few years ago. You can watch it on YouTube here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices