Growler Hour Experiment

Music played a major part in Patrick's early life and some skill sets picked up in NYC in the 80's are helping him at the helm of POV now. Patrick and the team at POV are putting their opera-company- that-could on the map, one production at a time. The post Pacific Opera Victoria Executive Director Patrick Corrigan appeared first on 29er Radio.

Music played a major part in Patrick’s early life and some skill sets picked up in NYC in the 80’s are helping him at the helm of POV now. Patrick and the team at POV are putting their opera-company- that-could on the map, one production at a time.

An explorer and promoter of our amazing Canadian west coast, Rumon shares his journey to Dallas Rd and inner peace. The post Rumon Carter walks the walk with a little hiking thrown in for good measure. appeared first on 29er Radio.

An explorer and promoter of our amazing Canadian west coast, Rumon shares his journey to Dallas Rd and inner peace.

JC Scott was drawn to architecture and design touring European churches. Restaurant patrons in Victoria have been enjoying the results ever since. The post JC Scott and the Feelings of Design appeared first on 29er Radio.

JC Scott was drawn to architecture and design touring European churches. Restaurant patrons in Victoria have been enjoying the results ever since.

The post Victoria author of “The Grape Series” Laura Bradbury on creative writing and getting your law degree. appeared first on 29er Radio.

The post Steve Drane chats basement builds, choosing Harley and induction to the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame appeared first on 29er Radio.

Is launching a business like taking a small row boat out to sea? Have a listen and find out. The post Adam Kreek is an olympian, adventurer, speaker and entrepreneur and now a Growler Hourian. appeared first on 29er Radio.

Is launching a business like taking a small row boat out to sea? Have a listen and find out.

Who knew rejection from UBC could lead to a successful career in commodity trading from right here in little ol Victoria. The post Sloan Valley Dairies' founder Mark Higginbottom shares stories of entrepreneurship and selling milk around the world. appeared first on 29er Radio.

Two Victorians meet and decide to highlight all the wonders that are the people who live and work in Victoria. The post Vic42 founders Al Smith and Teresa Lindsay join us for chat about community and how it inspires. appeared first on 29er Radio.

Two Victorians meet and decide to highlight all the wonders that are the people who live and work in Victoria.

Growing up in Victoria, Josh Miller loved to perform in school plays and entertain whilst working at local restaurants and that desire to entertain shows at his own restaurant. The post Josh Miller, the proprietor of MoLe Restaurant shares tales of Halloween Hi Jinks and life as a stage. appeared first on 29er Radio.

Growing up in Victoria, Josh Miller loved to perform in school plays and entertain whilst working at local restaurants and that desire to entertain shows at his own restaurant.

A city that has tried to develop ships point since the early 1900's and explored amalgamation since the 30's has to get off its ass and do something and stop getting consultant reports. The post Sage Baker has worked on IPO's worth billions of $$ and now she's rolling up her sleeves to get Victoria working better. appeared first on 29er Radio.

A city that has tried to develop ships point since the early 1900’s and explored amalgamation since the 30’s has to get off its ass and do something and stop getting consultant reports.

Mandy Farmer traveled around North America taking college courses and learning french until she stumbled on her passion.

Calen McNeil has 3 restaurants under his belt, looking to expand some more and still finds the time to win big bucks at Poker.

Tish shares stories of start ups in Seattle, Sailing in the Caribbean and high tech solutions to local connecting

Annie runs the family car rental business (National), owns a local hotel and sits on the Vancouver Island Film Association. We were lucky she found time to sit down.

Outdoor gigs with lightning, sharing offices with McCartneys manager and running his first “illegal” gig. Nick lets us in behind scenes of ROCK & ROLL

Born and raised in Victoria, Shellie has a unique take on gettin er done and how Victoria, like a good food joint, needs quality at all levels.

The new albums from Eleanor Friedberger, Camera Obscura, Sirfer Blood, Man or Astroman and Queens of the Stoneage get a right good going over. Its poptastic people.

Jay Venkaya dishes up a mean pizza and this young entrepreneur inspires loyalty in his staff and customers. The Oregano’s co-founder shares some stories of growing a business model in #yyj

This guy takes “talking it out” to a new level. Fighting depression, Kevin has taken his comedy on the road performing at high schools and getting ready as key note speaker for upcoming TED talks event in Vancouver.

A love of music, food and business has taken Joel Margolis from Edmonton to Hawaii to Victoria with the odd car chase thrown in for good measure.  

Andrew Paine started collecting golf balls to sell at 10 and has found himself designing and creating gear for west coast fun.  

Franc arrived in Victoria to work on a project involving Victoria’s Ship Point (didn’t happen), and stayed on to see some significant projects like Selkirk Waterfront, Oak Bay Bikes, Home Hardware and recently The Atrium come to fruition.

From his early days at boarding school to the mean streets of Toronto, Prof Butterfield has had music in his veins and he shares with us his passion for expressing himself through music and the team required to get it into your ears.  

A few months from writing the UFE, Rob decided counting beans did not float his boat. He decided to lead cyclists around the world one road trip at a time.  

Tony Carr arrived in Mill Bay BC in 1964 to help a fledgling private school (Brentwood College) get their rowing program off the ground. In his approx. 40 year career 21 of his rowers went to the Olympics and his son Brian carriers on the tradition. Inspiring leader and great … Continue reading →

Trish Tacoma grew up in small town Ontario cutting cloth and sewing. This is a story of hands on passion for clothes, shoes and the odd nice hotel room.

Years of searching for answers brought our guest to the truth of the bean. Sit back, pour yourself a beverage and enjoy.  

Everyone wants to know why. 29er Radio founder Eric Bramble shares a few thoughts on starting Growler Hour and making a difference in your life.  

Matt went from wannabe to world series finalist in the space of a couple days and on to world champ. Down to earth stories of the crazy world of competitive poker.  

Winning gold medals is a mix of politics, hard work and a belief in your path. Alison combined those over a successful 20+ year cycling career including 4 trips to the Olympics and domination of the World Champs in the 90’s.  

Dr Eric Charman gets stuff done like no one else and he shares stories about his life with Growler Hour. Tell a friend and come on back.  

World class Tenor Benjamin Butterfield shared a few stories about manure and singing your way through university.  

Colin How who has just joined VIATeC’s board. Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC)  

Greg Damant of Cascadia Architects shares stories of European inspiration and doing what it takes to make the 1st 15. Tell a friend about us and come on back.  

David Devan is the General Director and President of the Opera Company of Philadelphia. He shares stories of his time in Victoria at P.O.V. and camping in Canada.  

YouTube mini sensation “Larry Dennis Kiteboarding breakwater wall” star joins Growler Hour for a chat about being determined, waiting for the moment and executing the jump. He also shares some great life experiences along the path to YouTube stardom.  

You got to love someone who is paid to give the Government shit and this lady takes to task the politicians and bureaucrats of BC very well. Growing up in rural Canada, Mary Ellen soon found herself attending the most prestigious law schools in the world and kicking ass on … Continue reading →