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The Living the Canadian Dream podcast will give you the tools (comedic advice) you need as a creator when it comes to building your personal brand, growing on social media & living the life of your dreams (and stuff)! So sit back, relax and have a laugh while you take a journey with the most Canad…

Bradley Thompson


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    Canadian Duathlon National Championships, Twitter Charging for Verified Profiles & the 70.3 Ironman World Championships! #82

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 23:05


    In this week's episode, Brad talks about when he competed at the 2022 Canadian Duathlon National Championships in Montreal, how Elon Musk bought Twitter and what he's doing with the platform. Additionally, this week we talk about Twitter charging for verified profiles, Papa John and other interesting characters joining Tik Tok, Brad's bread-baking journey, and the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championships (and the legacy of Kristian Blummenfelt). Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review/comment and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Winning a Duathlon Race, Social Media Algorithm's and What Did Kanye Do This Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 25:55


    In this week's episode, Brad talks about how he won a duathlon race in Barrie (definitely a highlight of the season), his biggest issue with cycling on Zwift, and what's going on with Kanye West (again).  In this episode, we also chat about the power of social media algorithms on culture, why people are vandalizing and protesting at art galleries, and the importance of training properly for a race.   Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review/comment and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Duathlon Provincial Championships, Life in Cottage Country & Double Flat Tires! #80

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 26:06


    In this week's episode, Brad talks about how the Ontario Duathlon Provincial championships went, life in cottage country, getting a double flat tire on a bike ride, and the homeless guy that lives in his area. This week we also chat about the Oscar Pirastri Formula 1 situation, duathlon training in the summer, what's going on with Monkey pox, how people survive as pro cyclists, and more! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review/comment and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    My Racing Bike Got Destroyed! #79

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 31:51


    In this week's episode of the podcast, Bradley talks about his first Duathlon of the season and how his time trial bike got destroyed because of a malfunctioning bike rack. Today's episode has some highs and lows because Brad is still basically in shock over his bike getting destroyed. Other than that, Brad talks about Airport Tarmack melting in the UK, the 2022 Track and Field World championships, Tour de France drama, and boring sports events that people watch.  Also, if you are looking to do your first duathlon, triathlon, or multisport race, do it! The multisport community is super welcoming, supportive, and competitive! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review/comment and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Getting Chased by Coyotes on a Trail Run (Terrifying)! #78

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 35:48


    In this week's episode of the podcast, Brad talks about how he got chased by coyotes on a recent trail run, his obsession with books about marathon running & training, and the new Tour de France Netflix TV series being filmed this year (similar to the F1: Drive to Survive TV series). Aside from that, a lot happened this week from the new episodes of Stranger things, awesome Tour de France upsets, and new "epic" pictures of space by the James Webb Telescope. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review/comment and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Don't Buy a Meme Dog, Joe Biden Riding a Bike & Joey Chestnut! #77

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 36:29


    In this week's podcast, Brad talks about how he met someone with a meme dog, Joe Biden trying to ride a bike and Joey Chestnut taking down a protestor. Also, this week Brad will talk about where he's been lately and how his duathlon training has been going! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review/comment and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Winter Running in Canada, the Latest Winter Olympic Controversey & Wordle! #76

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 32:23


    In this week's podcast, Bradley talks about the winter Olympics & the latest winter Olympic controversy in figure skating, how to run during Canadian winters and why Wordle is a lifestyle choice. Brad also discusses, throwback technology such as Internet Explorer, the new Twitter NFT profile pictures, and why it's important to do what you love. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review/comment and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Locked in for the Winter Olympics! #75

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 39:22


    In this week's podcast, Bradley talks about his love for the winter Olympics (and becoming obsessed with random sports during the Olympics), being grateful for your health, how Bradley got into cross country skiing and endurance training during the winter. We are officially in the middle of the Canadian winter so enjoy this week's podcast while watching a random Olympic sport like luge doubles. Also, the audio for this week's podcast is a little choppy (sorry this will be fixed for next episode). Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review/comment and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Competing At the Duathlon World Championships with Team Canada! #74

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 37:49


    The podcast is officially back! In this week's episode, Bradley does a recap and talks about his duathlon training & races from the 2021 season, his experience at the 2021 Duathlon World Championships in Spain, and his little vacation in Europe. We took a little podcast break (sorry) leading up to the Duathlon World Championships but we are now back in full force! Enjoy today's episode and remember if you are traveling around Europe get yourself a nice "Cafe Americano". Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review/comment and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Greatest Hits from 2021! #73

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 26:18


    In this week's episode of the podcast we are wrapping up 2021 with the only way we know how; a greatest hits episode! Also, the podcast is officially back for 2022 so make sure that you subscribe & follow for some awesome episodes and interviews! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Katie Arnold on Becoming an Elite Ultra Marathon Runner, Training in the Trails and Writing a Memoire about Running! #72

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 62:57


    In this episode of the podcast, Katie Arnold who is an elite Ulta-marathon runner, author, and journalist comes on the podcast. We chat about Katie's organic journey to becoming an elite ultra-marathon runner, the process of writing her own running memoir called, "Running Home: A Memoire" and the beauty of running in mountain trails. If you are fascinated by ultra running or adventure, this episode is for you! We chat about Katie's training plan, tips for new runners, how someone can get started in mountain trail running, how to fuel for a long run, and music vs no music for training sessions. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Mindblowing Technology, Why You're in a Creative Slump & Taking A Recovery Week From Endurance Training! #71

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 37:03


    In this week’s episode of the podcast, Bradley Thompson talks about the benefits of taking a recovery week during intense training periods for endurance athletes, why you may be in a creative slump and some of the most mindblowing technology hitting the market today. Also, in this episode, Bradley talks about the complexity of space, constellations and UFOs, the new pandemic lockdown restrictions in Ontario, the feeling of being disconnected from people during the pandemic, and the hype around celebrity boxing matches like Jake Paul vs Ben Askren. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    How to Get Started on your Fitness Journey, Outdoor Running Etiquette & Black Coffee! #70

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 44:21


    In this week’s episode of the podcast, Bradley Thompson talks about how you can get started on your fitness journey, outdoor running etiquette, and creating a functional training plan. In addition, Bradley talks about his favorite docu-series right now, Formula 1 "Drive to Survive", why you need to drink black coffee and why you need to get active outside this summer! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    How to Take Ownership, Indoor Training Motivation & Livestreaming Cycling Races! #69

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 38:17


    In this week’s episode of the podcast, Bradley goes solo and rambles about the issue with people making excuses, how he’s been training indoors during the Canadian winter, why he loves the Clubhouse App, why he started live streaming online cycling races, and how you can stay motivated during indoor training. We are still in the middle of this pandemic lockdown and indoor training is really the only option right now (because it’s way too cold in Canada). So whether you are looking to get started or looking to take your training to the next level, today is the perfect day to get started! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Wayne Tran on Becoming a Taekwon-do Champion, Excelling in Martial Arts and Optimizing your life. #68

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 94:19


    In this episode of the podcast, Wayne Tran comes on to discuss his journey to becoming a Taekwon-do World Champion, how anyone can succeed in martial arts (from an instructor's perspective), and the importance of growing as a person while optimizing your mind and body. Wayne and Bradley go way back so this was a great conversation about everything from how to learn a new skill, habits that have changed our life, social media strategies, and books that have impacted our lives! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes! Also, feel free to check out the video version of the podcast (full episodes and clips) at youtube.com/bradleythompsonvlogs!

    Joining The Clubhouse App, Going to the Moon with Gamestop and Reviewing Random Social Media Beef! #67

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 41:38


    In this episode of the podcast, Bradley rants about getting invited to join the clubhouse app (a new audio-based social networking app) which is currently invite-only, going to the moon with Gamespot, Nokia, Blackberry & AMC stocks, reviewing random social media beef and the importance of being a good friend. This episode was all over the place but there are definitely some gems in here whether it is doing deep dives on Google about random people's social media beef or simply stopping your friends from joining pyramid schemes (be a good friend). This pandemic has been wild but I hope everyone is staying safe and being positive about the future. Keep on keeping on!

    Samantha Hallig on Starting A Baked Goods Side Hustle, Life During the Pandemic and Wedding Planning! #66

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 59:07


    In this episode of the podcast, Samantha Hallig (my favorite person) comes on the podcast and we have some fun. Samantha is a chef (culinary arts professional) and she has recently started selling delicious baked goods with her side project called, "Sams Fav F Word". This episode was hilarious and we jump from serious topics to not-so-serious topics such as; Samantha's experience moving to Canada, how Sam puts up with my craziness, our upcoming wedding (hopefully post-pandemic), our favorite celebrities, and our future home in Vancouver. This podcast was a blast to record (and highly requested) so I hope you enjoy our conversation because this is basically a look into our fun life.

    The Best Conversations of 2020! #65

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 43:53


    In this week's episode, we are ringing in the New Year with a wrap up of 2020! Last year was a big year of podcasting and so many amazing people came on the Living the Canadian Dream Podcast so I thought what better way to wrap up the year than with a best of 2020 episode! Thanks for all of the support over the last year, 2021 is going to be an even bigger year of podcasting and I can't wait to share it with you! Happy New Years, let's get after it! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!

    The Benefits of Taking a Break, the Tik Tok Generation and the Problem with Social Media Influencer Culture! #64

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 43:15


    In this episode of the podcast, Bradley talks about the benefits of taking a break from the grind to recharge, how the Tik Tok generation revolves around social media, the problem with social media influencer culture and the importance of checking in on people during the pandemic. Today was a day of reflection and ranting, so I hope you enjoy this episode! Also, we are officially in the holiday season which feels weird with this pandemic but I hope everyone out there is staying safe and has a relaxing holiday break. Merry christmas and happy holidays you awesome people! Keep on keeping on and be relentless!

    Ralph fawaz on Creative Pandemic Hobbies, Traveling Across Canada & Remote Work (Round 2)! #63

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 61:03


    In this episode of the podcast, Ralph Fawaz comes back for round two! This is our first repeat guest on the podcast so it was fun to catch up and joke around with the great Ralph Fawaz. In this episode we talk about how the pandemic has been going, Ralph’s new creative pandemic hobby, the rise of nostalgic collectibles from Pokémon cards to game boys, our goals of road-tripping across Canada, and the pros and cons of working remotely. Keep on keeping on and be relentless!

    Round Two of the Pandemic Lockdown in Canada, Rock History & Theory and the BIG Relentless Bikes Giveaway! #62

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 38:54


    In this week's episode, Bradley Thompson talks about round two of the Pandemic lockdown in Canada, why it's important to do your part (think about others), and a huge giveaway that Relentless Bikes has launched! Also, Bradley rants about how it's important to understand rock history and theory as taught in the school of rock.

    How to Avoid Work Burnout, Starting a Bike Company and Dealing With change! #61

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 41:16


    In this week's episode, Bradley Thompson breaks down his process of how he avoids and deals with burnout, how he manages a super busy schedule, how he deals with change during the pandemic (and a book that gave him a new perspective), and the journey of starting a bike company. Relentless Bikes Inc. has officially launched and you can check out the awesome bikes, apparel and gear at Relentlessbikes.com! Keep on keeping on and be relentless!

    Having Creative Hobbies, Time Wasting Habits & Long Treadmill Runs! #60

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 38:22


    In this week's episode, Bradley Thompson talks about the importance of having creative hobbies such as playing music or playing with Lego, the issue with time-wasting habits (whether you believe it or not), and how to get through long training days, specifically dreadfully long treadmill runs. Life is about growth and one of the ways that you can grow is by adding positive habits to your life and minimizing the negative habits. Keep on keeping on and get creative this week!

    Books with Spelling Errors & Posting on Social Media To Motivate yourself! #59

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 28:31


    Today's episode of the podcast is short and sweet. In this episode, Bradley talks about a book that he is currently reading which has a bunch of spelling mistakes, why it's important to add reading to your life and why you should post on social media to motivate yourself. This episode was a quick check-in because life has been busy but guess what? We are back! P.s. Bradley did in fact think this was episode 60 (he never checks the #). Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!

    Life During the Pandemic, Tour De France Mountain Climbing Workouts and Go Karting at 70 Km/hr! #58

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 39:36


    In this episode, Bradley Thompson talks about life during the pandemic, the importance of making time for the people that you love, the benefit of doing extreme/fun activities like go-karting at over 70km/hr, the 2020 Tour De France cycling race and a crazy mountain climbing workout that he did on a Tour De France stage. This episode was all about reflection, being grateful during this pandemic, working hard, getting things done, and trying to enjoy life during the pandemic. Stay safe and keep on getting after it! If you enjoyed this podcast make sure you share it with the world and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!

    Nunzio Presta on How to start a Business And Advice For Entrepreneurs! #57

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 49:44


    In this episode, Nunzio Presta founder & CEO of Buy and Sell a Business comes on the podcast to share how someone can build a business in 2020, advice for new entrepreneurs, and how to find your path in business. If you have ever been curious about entrepreneurship or becoming a business owner this episode has tons of gems for up and comers. But don't be fooled, this podcast isn't just for new entrepreneurs, in this episode we go into detail about entrepreneurship by acquisition, the importance of routine and emerging trends in the business world. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!   

    Open Water Swimming & Creating the ULTIMATE Home gym for a Pandemic! #56

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 41:40


    In this week's episode of the podcast, Bradley Thompson goes solo to talk about open water swimming, building the ultimate home gym and the ongoing Covid-19 quarantine. Bradley recently did his first-ever open water swim and it was an experience to say the least (terrifying), if you want to check out his real-time thoughts on this experience stay tuned for his "open water swim vlog" at Bradley Thompson Vlogs on Youtube. But aside from training, Bradley goes into depth about living the quarantine life, the importance of not making excuses and how the pandemic forced him to create an incredible home gym. If you enjoyed this podcast make sure you share it with the world and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! On a side note, sorry about not having a video episode for this week's podcast, unfortunately, our podcast video recording technology decided to crash. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!

    Ryley garcia on Growing As A Visual Artist and Illustrating A Children's Book (#54)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 50:54


    In this episode, Ryley Garcia discusses how he started his journey in art, how he has grown as a visual artist over the years and some of the awesome experiences he's had in the art industry. Ryley talks about his experience with working as a background Ilustrator on the show, "Rick and Morty", how someone can improve their skills as an artist and the entire process behind illustrating a Children's book. This episode was a lot of fun to record and there are plenty of gems for the creatives, artists and go-getters out there. If you are looking to grow your skills in any field, the insights in this episode will give you the advice you need. Ryley is an incredible visual artist & illustrator and in this episode he will show you what it takes to improve your skills in a creative field from daily practice, listening to niche art podcasts to taking specialized art classes! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!

    Ryan James on Being a Professional Soccer Player and Optimizing Athletic Performance! (#53)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 53:25


    In this episode, Ryan James from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds comes on to chat about his journey as a professional soccer player. We discuss Ryan’s training schedule, how he started his journey in soccer, his journey at the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, how he maintains peak fitness, optimizes performance and what his goals are for the future. This episode was a lot of fun to record and truly gives you a look into the life of a professional soccer player.  Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes! 

    Mohamad Fakih on Being the CEO of Paramount Fine Foods & Business Leadership Stories! (#52)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 32:25


    In this week's episode, Mohamad Fakih the CEO of Paramount Fine Foods stops by the Living the Canadian Dream podcasting booth at the Dx3 Conference in Toronto. Living the Canadian Dream & Dx3 Canada partnered up to bring you some awesome podcasts on the floor at the 2020 Dx3 Conference and this incredible podcast is one of the gems from the conference.  In this interview, we talk about how Paramount Fine Foods started, Mohamad Fakih's entrepreneurial journey in Canada, how Paramount Fine Foods is giving back and how Mohamad leads by example with incredible business leadership stories.  Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!

    Nancy Lee, President of Myregistry.com on Revolutionizing Gift Registry and Consumer Retail Trends! (#51)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 37:16


    In this week's episode,  Nancy Lee who is the President of Myregistry.com stops by the Living the Canadian Dream podcasting booth at the Dx3 Conference in Toronto. Living the Canadian Dream & Dx3 Canada partnered up to bring you some incredible podcasts on the floor at the 2020 Dx3 Conference and this amazing podcast is one of the gems from the conference. In this interview, Nancy shares her journey in the industry from TV in Japan to Gift Registry, we also discuss why MyRegistry.com has been so important for both consumers and businesses, how MyRegistry.com levels the playing field for small & local businesses, why MyRegistry.com is focussing on the Canadian market, important future consumer retail trends and what you can expect from Myregistry.com in the future!  Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!

    Jon Kamin on being the Chief Revenue Officer of Lift & Co. & Innovation In the Cannabis Industry (#50)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 31:36


    In this week's episode, Jon Kamin the Chief Revenue Officer of Lift & co. stops by the Living the Canadian Dream podcasting booth at the Dx3 Conference in Toronto. Living the Canadian Dream & Dx3 Canada partnered up to bring you some awesome podcasts on the floor at the 2020 Dx3 Conference and this incredible podcast is one of the gems from the conference.  This interview was a lot of fun as Jon Kamin tells us how he started in the Cannabis industry, some of the future trends we can expect in the world of Cannabis, the importance of online and offline branding and how Lift & co. stands out in the Cannabis industry with technology. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!

    Rayhan Perera the Founder of OneDash.com on Leading the Interactive Video Revolution! (#49)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 31:22


    In this week's episode, Rayhan Perera the founder of Onedash.com stops by the Living the Canadian Dream podcasting booth at the Dx3 Conference in Toronto. Living the Canadian Dream & Dx3 Canada partnered up to bring you some awesome podcasts on the floor at the 2020 Dx3 Conference and this incredible podcast is one of the gems from the conference.  We talk about how Rayhan Perera started One Dash, the importance of interactive & shoppable videos, the popularity of branching videos and how One Dash came to be & where they are headed! It is always fascinating to hear how businesses develop and the entrepreneurial journey and the One Dash story is truly inspiring because it started from a "failure".  Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes! 

    Bradley Thompson on Creating viral Tik Tok Videos, Modern Workout Recovery & the Coronavirus Outbreak (#48)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 52:50


    In this week's episode, Bradley Thompson does a solo episode and he talks about the act of creating viral videos on Tik Tok, modern workout recovery with massage guns, the upcoming business conferences that he is attending and the current coronavirus outbreak.  Big News: Bradley will be at the Dx3 Conference on March 10th and 11th and he will be recording episodes of the Living the Canadian Dream with some of the incredible speakers and exhibitors at the conference. Make sure you check out Dx3Canada.com because it is Canada's biggest Retail, tech, and Marketing conference. Also, Bradley will be speaking on a panel at the Sheridan College Business conference on March 12th. So if you are coming to any of these events make sure you let Bradley know!

    Jordan Bishop on Becoming A Digital Nomad, Writing A Book and Innovative Travel Tips #47

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 64:48


    This week Jordan Bishop who is an author of a book coming out in May 2020, a digital nomad and the founder of Yore Oyster (YoreOyster.com), came on the podcast. This week's episode was a lot of fun to record and we talk how Jordan has been able to travel the world, the purpose behind his travel finance company, why he decided to write a book and some of his daily routines. Furthermore, if you are looking to become a better writer or improve your creativity, we also discuss creativity and writing processes. On a side note, have you ever wondered if it is possible to travel the world while creating a business and writing a book, this episode will break it down for you! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!

    Giuseppe Covato on Board Games, Room Escapes & Classic Films! #46

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 72:01


    In this week's episode, I have on my friend Giuseppe who is a film, room escape, and board game enthusiast. We do a deep dive into Tik Tok as I just joined the platform recently, we talk about awesome board games,  classic films and the world of room escapes. This episode was a lot of fun especially since we discuss how Joe was able to pay off his student debt, the current culture of comedy and Joe's goals for 2020. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!

    The Best of 2019! (The 2019 Wrap Up Show) #45

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 99:24


    Feliz NaviBrad & Wrapping Up 2019! #44

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 52:51


    Happy holidays and Feliz NaviBrad!

    Ryan Garcia on Standing Out As An Original Artist & Unlocking Creativity #43

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 68:01


    In this week’s podcast, Ryan Garcia stops by to talk about his journey as a professional artist. Ryan is an illustrator and artist that specializes in editorial art and has been able to work with some of the largest publications in the world. This episode is very important for all of the creatives out there because Ryan breaks down his creative process and how he was able to make a career in the very competitive field of art. If you are looking to excel in a creative field then this episode is for you!

    #42 Eric Brunt on the "Last Ones Standing" and Canadian WW2 Veterans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 68:38


    In this week’s episode of the podcast, filmmaker Eric Brunt joins me for a very special Remembrance day episode. This episode was very insightful as we talk about Eric Brunt’s upcoming documentary called, “the Last ones standing” and the hundreds of conversations he has had with Canadian WW2 veterans. The main takeaway of this episode is : Never forget those who fought for our freedom.

    #41 Qualifying for Team Canada & Training Hard on Zwift

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 56:51


    In this week's episode of the podcast, Bradley goes solo and does a post-race season wrap up! This episode is sports heavy as Bradley talks about his 2019 duathlon races, running races, post-workout recovery routine and finally (the most important topic) how he was able to qualify for Team Canada for the sprint duathlon! In addition, Bradley talks about speaking on a career panel at his old high school, training indoors and why Zwift has changed his life! Let's go!

    #40 Enrique Ponce on Productivity Habits & Daily Motivation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 71:49


    In this week’s episode of the living the Canadian Dream podcast my friend Enrique Ponce stops by. We talk about productivity hacks, daily motivation, how to achieve your goals and our favorite motivator (David Goggins). In this episode, we go through a lot of great topics while focussing the majority of the conversation on self-development and some of our common battles in life whether it be laziness or routine building. If you are into insightful conversations about personal growth then this one is definitely for you!

    #39 Kaila Yu on How To Travel The World on A Budget & Functional Travel Hacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 64:43


    In this week's episode of the podcast, we have a very special guest, Kaila Yu. Kaila is a travel & food blogger, the author of the best selling book “30 Day Travel Challenge: How to Make Your Travel Dreams a Reality” and the founder of "Nylon Pink".  When it comes to travel Kaila is your gal, she has been all around the world and has been sharing insightful travel advice for years! If you are looking to explore the world or simply take a getaway to an incredible destination, then you will love this travel-filled episode.  So grab your passport and enjoy this episode on travel! 

    #38 Kristen Karma on Becoming A Pop Star & the Creative Process Of Making Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 52:27


    In this week's episode, I sit down with a Canadian pop star named Kristen Karma and we talk about her journey as an artist, the music industry and how to create unique music. If you are a music lover then you definitely need to give this episode a listen, we go deep into creative processes, how you can perform well on stage and how you can create a hit song that not only suits your brand but also caters to trends!

    #37 Tiana Eghdam on Professional Networking Tips & Building A Personal Brand!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 70:12


    In this week’s episode I sit down with Tiana Eghdam and we talk about networking, marketing, personal branding and education. If you are looking to network like a boss and grow your brands community this episode is a must! This episode was a lot of fun to record because we talk about one of my favourite topics, personal branding. Tiana gives valuable tips on how someone can start their new career, grow their professional network and land their dream job.  

    #36 Wes Bush on Product Led Growth, Becoming An Author & Traveling The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 64:10


    In this week’s episode, product led growth expert Wes Bush stops by to talk about product marketing, publishing his first book and traveling the world while working remotely! If you are interested in how software, apps and games use growth hacking strategies then you will absolutely love this episode. We talk about the difference between freemium and free trial models (Fortnite vs Netflix), how product led growth can be implemented in service based businesses and the guiding principles behind product marketing. If you aren’t into all this marketing jazz don’t worry we also talk about how Wes has been traveling the the world (vagabonding), why he decided to write his first book about product led growth and how he created a summit around his niche.  

    #35 Mitchell Roy on Computer Programming, Emerging Technology Trends & Car Modding Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 76:50


    In this week's episode of the podcast my friend Mitchell Roy stops by and we talk about computer programming, emerging technology trends, fitness and car modding culture. So if you are a tech lover then definitely give this episode a listen because we talk about how you can learn programming (easier) and some of the coolest tech trends out in the world today such as Iron Man suits. In addition, since we are both fitness lovers we also talk about how we will be competing in Mud Hero this year with friends, Mitchell's current fitness routine and what his meal plan currently looks like.  We cover a lot of awesome topics in this episode in detail such has Mitchell's love for car modding, but don't worry if you aren't into cars, we got you covered because we also discuss random topics like UFO's and Fortnite Emotes. So get ready for an awesome episode because you will learn a ton from Mitchell!  

    #34 Competing in A Duathlon & Experimenting with Knee Injury Treatments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 53:04


    In this week's podcast, I go solo and talk about my first ever duathlon experience, the knee injury i'm currently rehabbing and my other fitness events this summer! This podcast was really chill and it is really catered towards the fitness enthusiasts out there because I literally just talk about my race and knee injury. But don't worry, I have some awesome guests coming on future podcasts so you only have to deal with "low energy Brad" this week!  To keep up with my Duathlon training make sure you follow me on social media because you will see a behind the scenes look into my training life.

    #33 Dan Ferchat on Making Moonshine, Bow Hunting and Sustainable Living - Living the Canadian Dream W/ Bradley Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 86:10


    In this week's podcast, Dan Ferchat from Copperhead Distillery and Spirits stops by and we talk about the distillery business, bow hunting and sustainable living. We seriously go deep into how Dan and his family's business have created a name for themselves in the competitive world of alcohol, what their top selling products are and the process behind making their famous moonshine, rum and vodka! I personally learnt a lot about the process of making alcohol and to be honest it will blow your mind. For example, do you know how they test the percentage of alcohol in a beverage? I bet you don't! In this conversation we also discuss Dan's love for the outdoors in regards to bow hunting, trapping, sustainable living and trail running! We go into depth about hunting, the benefits of hunting for the environment and one of the craziest hunting experiences Dan has ever had (it's wild)!  So sit back and relax because this conversation with Dan Ferchat was an awesome one!   

    #32 Keontay Brown on Fashion Advice That Will Unlock Your Style & Trends in Music - Living the Canadian Dream W/ Bradley Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 68:35


    In this week's episode of the podcast, I sit down with my friend Keontay Brown and we talk about fashion, music and goals! Keontay is a very talented visual merchandiser who is passionate about fashion and music! So we talk about how people can find "their style" when it comes to fashion and some of the most common mistakes that individuals make in fashion! If you are looking to step up your outfit game then this episode is for you because Keontay gives some fantastic advice that will help you craft a unique style whether it is through thrift shopping or wearing brand names like Yeezy.  In addition, we also talk a lot about music as Keontay is a singer and she also has a diverse love for music. Honestly, we kind of reminisce about music and have a deep chat about some of our favorite artists, the problem with music nowadays, the best concerts we have been too and who we would love to see in concert! This musical conversation also led to the creative side in regards to writing and creating music - let's just say a challenge was made.  I hope you enjoy this week's episode with Keontay Brown because it was a lot of fun to record!  Question of the Day:  What is holding you back from what you want to do?  Ask yourself this and make a POSITIVE change today. Go after your god dam dreams people, it's time to get to work! Show Notes:  Visit: https://livingthecanadiandream.com/ Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this conversation please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes!

    #31 Anthony Thompson on Fitness Tips for Power Lifting and Recovering From Injury - Living the Canadian Dream W/ Bradley Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 73:07


    In this week's podcast, we have on another special guest and this time it is familia. My cousin Anthony stops by the podcast and drops some knowledge about power lifting, weight training and recovering from injury. If you are looking to learn more about fitness especially power lifting than this podcast is definitely for you. We talk about the supplements that we are taking, healthy snacks, personal weight lifting records and weight training programs. Anthony is a beast when it comes to lifting iron so his training tips and workout routines come from actually "doing the dam thing". I hope you enjoy this week's episode because it was a lot of fun to record! Question of the Day:  Why did you get injured?  Ask yourself this and try to prevent future injuries. Show Notes:  Visit: https://livingthecanadiandream.com/anthony-thompson/  Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this conversation please make sure you share it with the world, leave a review on iTunes and subscribe for future episodes! About Anthony Thompson Anthony Thompson is a power lifter and fitness enthusiast from Brampton, Ontario who is an absolutely beast when it comes to lifting weights! His personal records are insane so his tips and advice come from a place of experience from his fitness journey. 

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