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Talk About is a conversation style podcast where we sit down with people from all walks of life. We’ll discuss a variety of topics, share thoughts and learn from one another. Sometimes it will be heavy and serious. Sometimes it will be lighthearted and fun. But it will always be open and honest with no intent to offend. Talk About...Getting the conversation started...

Talk About Podcast


    • Aug 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 16m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Ep. 36 The Deadly Grounds Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 72:08


    This week we sit down with owner and visionary of Deadly Grounds Coffee, Brad Mavin. Listen in as we discuss how this idea came to fruition, some of the inner workings of the coffee shop and what the future holds for a truly unique coffee experience like no other. Keep the Conversation… Going… @DeadlyGroundsCanada #DeadlyGroundsCanada #TalkAboutPod

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    Ep. 35 Horror - A Skin of Expression

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 77:51


    This week we are excited to sit down with Chris Alexander. In the realm Art and Media, Chris has done it all. From directing/producing/writing his own horror films and music. To teaching the History of Horror films. As well as reading countless articles and books on the matter. Listen in as we discuss his work with some of the titans of the horror genre, what inspired him as a young person and how he continues to expand, not only his horizons, but the horizons of the younger generations. Keep the conversation… Going…

    Ep. 34 Evolving Paramedicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 85:03


    This week we are joined by Duncan McConnell.  Duncan is not only a clinical manager in the paramedical field, he is also part of a team of specialists who are working with governments around the world to bring transformational change to the field.  Listen in as we discuss some of the training and work that have been implemented in various countries such as: Australia, Mongolia, the Maldives and more. Keep the Conversation… Going…

    Ep. 33 Breathwork Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 85:28


    This week we sit down with three tremendous women who have made a commitment to help individuals on their road to self transformation. Kelly Nightingale, Courtney Newman and Debbie Smith have devoted their time and energy to help people become more grounded, and to deal with and overcome such things as: physical discomfort, and traumas, both past and present. The tool we are focusing on this week is Breathwork Healing. Listen in as they explain the techniques and what benefits may await you through this practice. Keep the Conversation… Going…

    Ep. 32 Attack Against Humanity...With Love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 68:52


    This week we are joined by the passionate and talented Deageless and Tgp-Killawatt (Bbhm Nebula. Sons) In this dynamic and multifaceted conversation, we plunge into the driving forces behind their music and explore some of the motivations for their current album, Attack Against Humanity. We also touch on: the importance of hobbies, social issues going on around the world today, and the power of incorporating positivity into everyday life. @deageless1 @tgp_killawatt @bbhm_nebulasons @darkartcustoms @TalkAboutpod20   Keep the conversation… Going…

    Ep. 31 All Things Music & Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 85:10


    This week we sit down with music super fan and part-time music historian Don Baker. In this delightful conversation, Don and I dive into our mutual love of music. As well as how anxiety/depression can both help and sometimes hinder the creative process. Keep the conversation… Going… @Donbaker #Donbaker #Talkaboutpod20

    Ep. 30 What is Spornado?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 46:05


    This week we sit down with co-founder and CEO of Spornado, Kristine White.  In this informative conversation, Kristine explains how Spornado's early detection device helps farmers better protect their crops from the threats that plague them, and also enlightens us about her experience being part of an exciting ground-floor operation.  Keep the conversation… Going… @spornado #spornado @talkaboutpod #talkaboutpod

    Ep. 29 More Than A Trainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 89:27


    This week we sit down with personal trainer and beacon for positive change, Chris Scales. In this truly inspirational conversation we dig into Chris's new book, More Than a Trainer, to discuss battling addiction and loss at a young age, how faith has helped guide him, and shedding your false identity. Keep the Conversation… Going… @Chrisscales #TalkAboutPod @TalkAboutPod

    Ep. 28 Evolving - Art & Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 75:28


    This week we sit down with professional artist Mark Gagne of Mindmelt Studio.  In this unguarded chat, we get a peek into how Mark's personal perspective and mental health has influenced his art.  We also discuss the power of open dialogue to examine and dispel the stigmas attached to anxiety and depression.  Keep the conversation… Going… #mindmeltstudio                                                     #facebook.com/mindmeltstudio                                                                             @mindmeltstudio                                                                               #talkaboutpod20  

    Ep. 27 State of Things!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 79:45


    This week we sit down with comedian and JP Naphan.  In this amazing open chat we explore a number of topics such as: Social Media and it relationship to Comedy, JP's new book Going To Wawa with the Old Man and we explore some “Conspiracy Theories”.  Keep the conversation… Going…

    Ep. 26 Finding Your Voice - Art & Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 99:39


    This week we sit down with the owner operator of Concave Gallery, Keith Busher.  In this outstanding conversation, Keith shares his motivations for opening his art gallery in Perth Ontario and what they are doing to inspire people to express themselves both artistically and meaningful connection.  We also dive into how life experiences have informed our decisions and thoughts leading us to promote the power of continual growth. Keep the conversation… Going… #ConcaveGallery @Concave_Gallery #TalkAboutPod @TalkAboutPod #BellLetsTalk

    Ep. 25 Psilocybin, a Holistic View

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 56:04


    This week we sit down with renowned author, teacher and herbalist Robert Rogers.  With over 40 years experience in the health and wellness field and close to 60 books to his credit. Robert discusses how psilocybin may be one of the more valuable tools in treating such things as depression, anxiety and trauma.  Keep the conversation… Going… @selfhealdistributing #selfhealdistributing @talkaboutpod #talkaboutpod

    Ep. 24 Never too Late - Methods for fine-tuning Body and Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 65:35


    This week we sit down with co-owner of Power Yoga Oshawa and co-founder of Breathwork Healing, Kelly Nightingale.  A true inspiration, Kelly shares a few life-changing practises that she believes has altered the course of her life and hopes to encourage others through what she's learned.  Keep the conversation… Going… @pycoshawa #pycoshawa @breathwork_healing #breathwork_healing @talkaboutpod #talkaboutpod

    Ep. 23 Legalizing Psilocybin...Why Now!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 67:53


    This week we sit down with Chief Operating Officer of Zylorion Scott Phillips. In a time where mental health is at the forefront of conversation. We continue to explore the steps, procedures and purpose of legalizing psilocybin in Canada. Keep the conversation… Going… @Zylorion #Zylorion @ScottPhillipsZylorion #ScottPhillipsZylorion @talkaboutpod #talkaboutpod

    Ep. 22 Magic Mushrooms - From Street to Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 79:01


    This week we're joined by Mike Saleh, Mycologist at Sporometrics Inc. In this fascinating conversation, Mike breaks down the crucial role of fungi in nature, as well as the groundbreaking research his lab is undertaking in analyzing magic mushrooms for clinical trials on the road to legalization in Canada.  Keep the conversation… Going…

    Ep. 21 Toronto Food Blog, Life/Work Balance & Cheap Eats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 63:40


    This week we sit down with the voice and face of Toronto Food Blog, Ashley Allinson. Toronto Food Blog - Instagram, torontofoodblog.com Listen in as we discuss such things as: cheap and healthy eats in and around the GTA, life/work balance, and of course, everything Toronto Food Blog.  Keep the conversation… Going…

    Ep. 20 Collectibles - A Peek Behind the Curtain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 84:16


    This week we're joined by the insightful and industrious Justin Ashley. The owner/operator of Fly By Nite Movies Games and Toys, Fly By Nite Instagram, Justin shares his amazing story of how a side hustle became a successful business, as well as an insider's peek into how the collectible industry imbues their products with value. Plus past “must haves”, present “hot items” and future trends.  Keep the conversation… Going…

    Ep. 19 Coffee & Skateboards. Passion Fuels Passion.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 54:04


    This week we sit down with trailblazer Julie Kell.   Julie is the co-owner/operator of Brockton Haunt Coffee & Skateboards. One of the first businesses of its kind in Toronto. Brockton Haunt Coffee & Skateboards Listen in as we chat about all things coffee, expanding into the skateboard business and being a beacon for women, children and the Queer community.  Keep the conversation… Going…

    Ep. 18 Living Abroad, Piano & Inquisitiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 52:32


    This week were joined by a professional piano instructor Josie Zocco (Josie Zocco). Listen in as we discuss some of the differences between living in Canada and the USA, what led her to develop a business from her passion, and the power of encouraging an inquisitive nature in children. Keep the conversation... Going...

    Ep. 17 Horror, Writing & Male Anorexia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 82:59


    This week we're joined by Writer and Comedian Bob Kerr. https://www.imdb.com In this outstanding chat Bob and I discuss our mutual love for Horror movies, his amazing 8 yr run as a writer on hit TV show This Hour Has 22 Minutes and an intimate discussion about his struggle with Anorexia and how important it is for him to share his story with others.  CBC Doc Project - Anorexia CBC Doc Project - Queer Eye for the Dying Guy CBC Doc Project - Say Anything... or maybe don't Keep with the Conversation… Going…

    16. 16-Year Journey...and Counting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 80:12


    This week we're joined by Brian Hutton. In this candid conversation, Brian walks us through his 16 year journey with cancer. He shares his personal thoughts on the conventional ways of treating cancer and the alternative methods he has explored in his winning battle.  Keep with the Conversation… Going…

    15. Kat Vizmuller - Black Holes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 71:26


    This week we are joined by Nuclear Engineer and Black Hole aficionado, Kat Vizmuller. Listen in as we discuss the exciting and sexy topic of Black Holes.  What are they?  Where do we find them?  And what's going on in there?  Keep with the Conversation… Going…

    14. Investgating Paranormal Activities to Amazing Camping Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 78:10


    This week we are joined by filmmaker and outdoors person, Ben Stacey. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMZXRB8uCaBBgHz-8-dabA https://tv1.bell.ca/fibetv1/shows/get-outside From investigating paranormal activities to paddling the Trent-Severn waterways, Ben shares some stories from his travels as well as amazing camping tips to be safe, respect the environment and Get Outside.  Keep with the Conversation… Going…

    13. Improving University System & Humanity + (Transhumanism)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 86:26


    This week we're joined by retired Linguistics Professor Jana Vizmuller-Zocco. https://jvzocco.wordpress.com/2019/01/ In this thought-provoking conversation we discussed ways to improve upon the university system as it is currently structured.  We also touch on how some individuals feel we could improve the human experience through Humanity + (formally known as Transhumanism).  Keep with the Conversation… Going…

    12. Transcendence, Purpose, Self Actualization

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 73:50


    This week we're joined by fellow free thinker and my Philosophical brother Mr. Joe Felix. In this open chat we ponder such things as: how to achieve transcendence,  what exactly is our purpose and the ultimate goal of Self actualization. Keep the Conversation...Going... *Recording contains mature subject matter and course language. Listener discretion advised*

    11. Gaming - From Board Games to VR - Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 67:02


    This week we're joined by the passionate and knowledgeable Kyle Drier.  Kyle is an Insurance coordinator who holds various licenses in the financial services field.  Apart from that, he is also the moderator for the YouTube channel Dungeon Dudes https://youtube.com/c/DungeonDudes  and co- founder of the Quarter Life Gaming YouTube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCCUTpj_jNOpBTerzwoClvPg In part two of our chat with Kyle Drier, we get into the expanding world of gaming. From board games to virtual reality we touch on a number of areas and fond memories of this booming industry.  Keep the Conversation...Going... *Recording contains mature subject matter and course language. Listener discretion advised*

    10. Personal Finance - Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 50:09


    This week we're joined by the passionate and knowledgeable Kyle Drier.  Kyle is an Insurance coordinator who holds various licenses in the financial services field.  Apart from that, he is also the moderator for the YouTube channel Dungeon Dudes https://youtube.com/c/DungeonDudes  and co- founder of the Quarter Life Gaming YouTube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCCUTpj_jNOpBTerzwoClvPg In part one of this two-part conversation we discuss some options people might have in building their financial futures.  Keep the Conversation...Going... *Recording contains mature subject matter and course language. Listener discretion advised*

    9. Tales from the Corrections Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 71:36


    This week we're joined by the genuine, kind-hearted and hard-working Gary Pickering. Gary spent 27 years in the corrections field. Starting out as a corrections officer and working his way up to Warden. He wrote an amazing book called If The Walls Could Talk, where he shares some of the experiences he encountered along the way. https://www.amazon.ca/Walls-Could-Talk-Gary-Pickering/dp/1726331954. We discuss the book and a few other topics in this delightful conversation. Keep the Conversation...Going...

    8. Cannabis - Industry, Strains & Harvest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 88:17


    This week we're joined by Cannabis Enthusiast & Key Account Manager at Kindred, a cannabis sales brokerage... Randal So https://kindredcanada.ca/ This was an amazing conversation with someone who has 20yrs experience growing Legal Cannabis. We touching on topics such as: The Legacy market vs Legalized market, how to identify different Cannabis strains and helpful hints on growing Cannabis from seed to harvest.  Keep the Conversation...Going... *Recording contains mature subject matter and course language. Listener discretion advised*  

    7. Parenting - Being a Professional and a Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 73:47


    This week we're joined by one of my favourite people. The brilliant and thoughtful Tonya Wray.  This amazing working professional and Mom, shares her journey and observations in the ever expanding world of parenting. Some great points for first time parents, people thinking of becoming a parents or those who already have kids. Keep the Conversation...Going... *Recording contains mature subject matter and course language. Listener discretion advised*

    6. Stand Up Comedy & the state of Major League Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 90:55


    This week we're joined by Professional Comedian & host of The Walk Off podcast Scott Belford https://instagram.com/the_belf?igshid=pug99bqe4phv https://www.facebook.com/scott.belford.73 @TheBelf7 On Twitter https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-walk-off-with-scott-belford/id1522109172 Listen in as Scott shares his experience as a standup comedian who has travelled all over Canada and the USA. We also get a chance to talk about one of his other passions, baseball. It's current state, his hope for the future and analytics, is it helping or the sports.  Keep the Conversation...Going... *Recording contains mature subject matter and course language. Listener discretion advised*  

    5. Personal Development Project, Injustices and Navigating a White Persons World. Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 90:40


    This week we're joined by Professional Chef and fellow freethinker, the Young Animal himself Adisa Glasgow. https://www.instagram.com/younganimalto/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/3030dundaswest/?hl=en In part two of this two-part chat, we delve into Adisa's personal development project, as well as his unique perspective on injustices and navigating a white person in the world. Keep the Conversation...Going... *Recording contains mature subject matter and course language. Listener discretion advised*

    4. Restaurant Industry - Motivations, Lessons Learned and The Young Animal. Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 41:09


    This week we're joined by Professional Chef and fellow freethinker, the Young Animal himself Adisa Glasgow. https://www.instagram.com/younganimalto/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/3030dundaswest/?hl=en In part one of this two-part conversation, we focus on early motivations for becoming a cook, lessons learned along the way and the formation of the Young Animal as we know him today.  Keep the Conversation...Going... *Recording contains mature subject matter and course language. Listener discretion advised*

    3. Joker, Mental Illness and Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 95:25


    This week we're joined by Featured Guest and Special Contributor to the show Matt "Max" White. Listen in as we discuss topics such as: Joker, Mental Illness and Relationships. Keep the Conversation...Going... *Recording contains mature subject matter and course language. Listener discretion advised*  

    2. Complacency, The Left-Handed Agenda and The Dinosaurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 92:05


    This week we're joined by Comedian and Midlife Crisis "Specialist" Neil W. Rhodes. https://twitter.com/neilwrhodes?lang=en Listen in as we discuss topics such as: Complacency, The Left-Handed Agenda and The Dinosaurs. Keep the Conversation...Going... *Recording contains mature subject matter and course language. Listener discretion advised*    

    1. TTC, Black Lives Matter and George Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 147:26


    This week we're joined by Featured Guest and Special Contributor to the show Matt aka "Max" White. Listen in as we discuss topics such as: Interesting occurrences on the TTC, what Black Lives Matter means to us and George Floyd. Keep the Conversation...Going... *Recording contains mature subject matter and course language. Listener discretion advised*  

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