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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. For a full transcript, visit https://www.hotairpodcast.com/post/pure-detour and scroll to the bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Zyp is a host on Edmonton's CJSR's Moving Radio. But you're not listening to this episode for that. The story of our friendship begins on the radio in 1995 with the release of Van Halen's Balance CD. Back then radio stations were given advance copies and a "World Album Premiere". The special we ran only featured 9/11 songs on the CD. Where we the other two. Two drunk guys started calling me and asking why we had left two of the songs off and I said, "If you have some beer in the fridge I'll bring the CD over and we'll listen to it." What's a few brews between Van Halen fans? From there on, Garth Thatchuk and Christian Zyp became lifelong friends. Zyp started his radio career in 1998 as the host of the venerable Moving Radio on CJSR. But he is better known as a teacher, movie buff, music lover, soccer teammate, and overall great guy. The last time I saw him was in Edmonton in 2015. Life changed for him and his wife Trina 4 months later. You just skip over listening to the podcast and head straight to the blog page to read about Zyp's incredible story of battling back from the brink of death from contracting meningitis. This episode is dedicated to my good friend who reminds me to be thankful everyday and a reminder of the many ways radio creates friendships and bonds across the airwaves and beyond. Zyp and Trina are also responsible for kicking my ass and telling me to get going with a podcast back in November 2015. This episode does not have any discussion of breaks, bits, PPM numbers, digital anything, or workforce reductions. This is is the story community, friendship and gratitude. If you do get the chance, take the time to call someone you met along your radio journey, and see how they are doing. They would love to hear from you. Also check out Zyp's Facebook support group for ongoing updates. 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

"People crave face to face interactions," says Conference Direct Event Planner Joanne Henry. Joanne discusses how the pandemic impacted the Conference management industry. She also speaks about how her new business venture –– The Pineapple Purveyor –– brings "curated" travel experiences to your home. If you want to learn how luxury resorts around the world create their food and drink masterpieces, check out Joanne's event website.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dayna Periera is the creator and host of That Trophy Wife Life Podcast. She created it about a year ago. She loves comedy and wanted to make a podcast where she brings guests on and has fun. She talks about her kids and funny stories from her life. If you want a good time, I would for sure check out her podcast on her website. In this episode, Dayna talks about how the podcast came to be. She talks about what it's like to be a stay-at-home mom. Dayna discusses how she wanted to have a creative outlet for herself and how the podcast was that for her. Dayna discusses how the pandemic affected her home life and her podcast. Connect with Dayna on her YouTube and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracy Koga from ilikehue.com is the founder and co-host on her own online show called Hue at Home. She has been doing this podcast since January 2019 with two other co-hosts Susie Erjavec Parker and Rana Bokhari. Tracy's Hue offers many services such as Full Video Production, Live Streaming Events, Host/MC, Corporate Videos and Non-Profit Work. In this episode, you will hear Tracy talk about her past in Shaw TV as a news host and how she got to meet famous people such as Former President Jimmy Carter through her work there. Tracy talks about some of the issues that are discussed on her podcasts and one of them is very much an unknown which is called Virtual Harassment.   Support the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Country music superstar Meghan Patrick is in the Mafia. The Bills Mafia. Her love for the Buffalo Bills comes from her mother who is a Buffalo native. On game day, you can find Meghan hanging out Twitter conversing with other mafia members.  In this episode, you'll hear what being a Buffalo Bills fan has been like through all the years of losing. managing her relationship with singer songwriter Mitchell Tenpenny (Who is a Titans fan), and what she Bill-Lieves will happen in the playoffs.  There's more on our episode page which you can access here. If you are not familiar with Meghan's music, now is a good time to connect to this Juno Award winner for Country Album of the year!  Spotify  Apple Music  Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora Lobo was a lawyer and admits she didn't love it. She does love wine and has turned her passion into a career. Dora got her start in wine after moving to London in 2006 and working as a Junior Sommelier for one of Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants . (Yes we forgot to ask about that experience) She was also hired for the launch of luxury store Harrod’s wine department. (Betcha didn't know they even had one) After working as head sommelier for one of the leading luxury hotels in the world, Dora moved to Washington, DC and started working at The Tabard Inn as their Sommelier and Restaurant Manager and is now the Beverage Director for The Catering Company of Washington, selecting wines for private clients and Elizabeth’s Gone Raw.  In this episode, Matt asks Dora many questions about the mysteries of wine and pairing. His biggest takeaway? Get rid of the stupid Wine apps on his phone.  What we drank:  Dora had Vouvray, a Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley in France   Matt had Wittmann 2018 Trocken Weisser Burgunder (Rheinhessen) We hope to have Dora back on the show to show Matt how to make a decent Old Fashioned. Special thanks to Cathy Heller for introduction through her Facebook group. Cathy has an amazing podcast called "Don't Keep Your Day Job ".  You can connect with Dora on her Instagram or LinkedIn.   Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill 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

SSugar 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.  Please rate and review this show; it would be very much appreciated.  Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I first got to know Karla in the summer of 2018. We met at our friend Gestur's 50th. Actually there's a whole episode dedicated to that wonderful party. Karla was the other podcaster at the party with a show called "Stand Up Speak Up". We immediately hit it off and searched for ways to work together. Over the course of a few months, Karla and I worked on a few episodes and I got to narrate two of the more recent episodes.  Then Karla got sick. Actually, she had been sick for a few years and the doctor's missed it.  In this episode, you'll hear all about Karla's love for Lake of the Woods, her time in the cell phone industry, her foray into tech, why she started her podcast and spun off her greatest podcast accomplishment into a new podcast called Finding Shelley Desrochers, and about the cancer she lives with. Karla has also started a brand new podcast called, My Boobs Are Trying to Kill Me.  If you would like to e-mail Karla some words of support, or if you have any information on Finding Shelley Desrochers, please e-mail Karla through the Stand Up Speak Up Website - or karla.tolstoy@standupspeakup.ca Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Ferguson is a parent addressing the challenges most face today. She's all in on SOS Safety Magazine which is a resource for parents who are faced with new challenges everyday. In the past week, my son's school got a letter about MOMO, which is the latest internet fad which may or may not be harming our kids.  As promised in the show, you can find out the latest on the MOMO situation here.  https://www.snopes.com/news/2019/02/26/momo-challenge-suicide-game/ And if you would like to support SOS Safety Magazine - contact Jessica on her Linked In page. Follow us - Instagram  Twitter Facebook Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Morantz lost his younger brother Nathan tragically a few years ago. This year he is releasing a book about the life and times of growing up with a brother with autism. Jeremy came by to talk about his brother, the book and autism.  Jeremy Morantz is a 21-year-old Communications student with a focus in public relations and politics. Jeremy’s writing is influenced by his love for comedy, pop-culture, and top 40 music. What Does He Dream About? is his debut book. He lives in Winnipeg. The Book launch will be taking place February 10.  The book is available at McNally Robinson, through Jeremy's Website and wherever good books are sold.  Take Our survey!   Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Allison Currie decided to start dating again, she found was things had changed from the last time she had been in circulation. The creation of dating apps changed the dating landscape. No problem, Allison is highly adaptable and has a smart phone. Her foray into the dating world started with Match, then Tinder and then Bumble. What she found was enough strange behaviour to write a book. She hasn't written the book yet, but it was enough to appear on this podcast. Allison's story is one of many in a dating world that features the circulation of lewd photos, the acceptance of "ghosting", and bad behaviour. Many of these have been explored in the past on a favourite podcast of mine, Why Oh Why with Andrea Silenzi.  We even try to break down if the apps are just permission for men to behave badly in advance of getting to the relationship. Finally, I suspect that there are tales to be told from other side about females behaving badly on dating apps - if you want to tell your story, just e-mail me. matt@hotairpodcast.com Follow us - Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Win Kelly Charles is a best-selling four time published Author and Motivational Speaker. She was born with Cerebral Palsy, competed in the Kona Ironman Triathlon and is on the verge of receiving her degree in journalism. Given that she lives 5 minutes from ski hill in Aspen, she is obligated to snow board; so the fact that she loves it makes it all the better.  And by "published author, we mean 7 books with books 8 and 9 on the way. Check out her book I Win, her autobiography.  Win is also the host of a few podcasts including Ask Win, a program providing a platform so that others out there can share their wisdom and encourage the listeners to make their lives the best they can be.  Follow Win on Twitter!   Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is Betty Jean Bell Naked on my Instagram Feed?  Betty Jean Bell is the owner of BeingBadass.com. She works with women on their body confidence; a mystery for so many people. Her transformation story is goes back to high school when she was bullied and featured over-eating, compulsive eating, weight gain, followed by transformation and healing. Her story and problem are not uncommon; the way she went about it is uncommon. Now she shares that story everyday online and in her work.  Voiceover Credit: At the beginning of the show, you'll hear the voice of Amanda Logan reading one of Betty Jean's Instagram Posts. Amanda is available for hire.  Follow us - Instagram  Twitter Facebook Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Happens If I do a podcast with a Comedian?  Jacy Lafontaine is funny. So I just had to have her on a podcast to talk about being a comedian, writing, reading the audience and when it's a good time to smoke a joint. Jacy was born in Oshawa, grew up in Cornwall and isn't afraid to be blunt. We did find out that she does have some limits and no-go's. As for her taste in men, she is fine with the beards, and appreciates the honesty. The half hour together was fiun - and her future bright. Everyone needs a friend like Jacy.  Connect with her through her Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/jacycomedy Follow us - Instagram  Twitter Facebook Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend Gestur turned 50 last week. I haven't been to a 50th birthday gathering since my dad's 20 years ago, which ironically, was also at an Ontario Lake. In this episode I pull the mic out at the party and we ponder 50.  Also in this episode - I speak briefly with Karla who mentioned she had a podcast. You can connect to that podcast here. https://standupspeakup.podbean.com/ And if you would like to wish Gestur a Happy Birthday - email him here: gestur@me.com Follow us - Instagram  Twitter Facebook Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know the TV show Hockey Wives? It features a rotating cast of 7 or 8 hockey wives, their family life and struggles with players going on the road, managing on their own - and the pressures - yes there are pressures - of trying to live a normal life on a planet revolving around hockey. I watched season 1 of Hockey Wives. I Pvr'd season 2 and didn't get into season 3. Then I realized i had a podcast and said - hey... i know a hockey wife. Back in 2006 when Brandon Reid played for the Manitoba Moose, he would pop by the radio station i was working at. I met once sat beside his future wife while getting a pedicure, and if youre asking why I was getting a pedicure - it's because i took my soccer playing seriously. way too seriously. Fast forward to today, and the two of them got married, and Brandon's career went from the Vancouver Canucks, to Dusseldorf Germany, to the Swiss League, to Hamburg, then the lucrative KHL where a career ending injury had Brandon entering the coaching ranks. In that time, Jessica was - a hockey wife, but you might know her as a freelance writer having her works appear in MacLeans, the CBC, the National Post and countless others. she's written about being a hockey wive, a vegan, and most recently about the treatment of animals. Follow us - Instagram Twitter Facebook Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marla Barr is the owner of BlissBodyWellness.ca - I met Marla at yoga in the summer of 2017 as she was settling back into life in Winnipeg after spending a years in San Diego. What I didn't know is that Marla is a food scientist. Now let's understand something: I Love Food. But I know that a lot of the stuff I love isn't good for me. Marla is a Food Scientist and keeps it simple about what is good and what is bad. I open up to Marla about some of the things that people don't talk about in a first time encounter. Constipation, tummy fat and Star Wars. (It's never cool to bring up Star Wars unless you know the other person is into it too) Sign up to become one of Marla's Wellness Insiders Follow us - Instagram  Twitter Facebook Support the show: http://paypal.me/mattcundill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices