Understanders Podcast

After a 14 month hiatus – The Understanders are back! A lot has changed since our last episode – most notably the recent COVID-19 pandemic has shut down most of our daily plans, with one of the biggest things being put on hold – Travel.  But once we get ‘back to normal’ everyone is going … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 36: Travel Hacking →

No guest today on episode 35, just the soothing, droning voices of Eric and Mike.  We complain about the weather (as usual) and discuss the February long weekend in great detail. (exciting for everyone!)  The real juice of the episode comes in the 2nd half, where Eric tells us a crazy 100-mile running prop bet … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 35: Determination →

Here on the Understanders we pride ourselves on giving out mediocre sports gambling advice. It took us 34 episodes to get a real understander on the topic, Darius Eghdami! If you feel like a pretty smart person, tune into the episode and let Darius humble you a little, definitely one of the smartest guests we’ve … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 34: Fan’s Unite →

Before bringing back a guest for next week’s show, Eric and Mike recap the Super Bowl, the halftime show, and the rap scene in Atlanta before discussing the pros and cons of working from home. Sure it’s nice to be in pyjamas all day, but what happens when you need to ask your co-worker Randy … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 33: Working From Home →

Are you the type of person who listens to our podcast? Make sure you hit that subscribe button – and pick a weekly time that you set aside for our show.  Setting routines and building habits is a key topic on this week’s show as we banter about the brutal weather we have been experiencing … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 32: Habits →

January 30th is Bell Let’s Talk in Canada, raising awareness and encouraging conversations around mental health. Everyone is impacted, directly or indirectly, by mental health issues and this initiative is designed to break the silence. To help spread awareness, we’re sharing our most popular episode ever featuring Kim Clemens who was kind enough to share … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 12: Mental Health →

According to a 2018 study of some sort – 80 percent of new years’ resolutions get broken.  In 2019 The Understanders look to be in the 20 percent group.  Welcome to 2019, friends! We discuss how the holidays were, and if we have any resolutions or goals other than podcasting for the upcoming year.  January … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 31: What Up, 2019! →

HE’S BAAAAAACK.  The greatest golfer of all time has returned with a victory. Tiger Woods has won the Tour Championship. Many said he would never do it again, but your loyal Understanders hosts were not some of those people.  We break down Tiger’s victory at the Tour Championship and what it means for the future of … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 30: Tiger Wins and the Ryder Cup →

“I’ve got a great idea for an app…..”.   How many times have you been out with friends, at a bar, wherever and heard this line? Most of the time it’s just banter – 99 percent of the time nothing comes of it.  Our guest on the Understanders this week is the 1%. Brendon Sedo – … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 29: Tech Start Ups →

Oh the places you’ll go!   The Dr. Seuss classic applies well to our guest this week, Steve Landreville. Steve is a teacher in Winnipeg – and is heading back to school after taking a full year sabbatical and travelling across the globe! He along with his wife visited 24 countries, countless cities, and had experiences … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 28: Travel →

Apparently you just go out and run……….for an extended period of time……..supposed to be wild. Episode 27 of the Understanders comes at you hard and fast – we have Winnipeg running ambassador/enthusiast/hardcore – Jonathan Torchia on to discuss a little about his life in running, and a new and exciting charity project upcoming. Johnny wasn’t … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 27: Running →

Hello Friends! Welcome to the Butler Cabin…… The 26th edition of the understanders podcast – No guest as we couldn’t get Brandel Chamblee on the air – but Eric and Mike banter about arguably the best sporting event of the year. A tradition unlike any other.  Simply titled: The Masters. What makes this golf tournament … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 26: Masters Preview →

The 25th episode of the understanders podcast is so exciting that we couldn’t do it with just one guest. Double the understanders, double the banter, double the fun! Andrew Steep and Tyler Kerslake join the show to discuss bachelor parties and preview their upcoming joint Stag- superbowl weekend in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada! With an estimated … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 25: Bachelor Parties →

Episode 24! Just in time for the 24th of December. Always a special day,…..unless you celebrate Hanukkah. Then it’s just another Sunday. Mike and Eric cover the holiday season from top to bottom in this episode of The Understanders. Kris Kringle had terrible reception at the north Pole, we couldn’t skype him in, so we have no … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 24: Holiday Traditions →

Our last episode, (which was very well received, obviously) we had an understander of professional sport. In the 23rd episode of the understanders, we have an actual professional athlete on the show! Professional golfer Aaron Cockerill joins the pod to discuss his career in the sport and his journey ‘chasing the dream’ of being on … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 23: Professional Golf →

Hello out there! We’re on the air! It’s hockey night tonight. But not just hockey – all things sports, and primarily, the business of sport. Kevin Chubey joins the Understanders to discuss a variety of interesting topics related to sports, business, marketing, ticketing, and the bottom line of some major sports franchises. Kevin was the inspiration for … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 22: Business of Sport →

Our podcast is now legal to drink in the United States! In the 21st episode, Will Bergmann (#WilltheFarmer) joins the Understanders to discuss a variety of interesting topics related to food, the farming industry, restaurants, and explains just how your next meal goes from the source, to the store, to your plate. Will’s family has been … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 21: Farming →

To mark our 20th episode, we attempt to get Eric back on the health track by interviewing his trainer on all things fitness. Paul Bisonette (not the hockey player) talks workouts, gym time versus diet, what his plan is for Eric, how he sets goals for his clients, and the pros and cons of various … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 20: Fitness →

If you do only one thing this week, make sure you listen to the first minute of this episode. Episode 19 sees Eric and Mike dust off their microphones to catch up after their hectic summers. They discuss weather (obviously), the city of Chicago, golf tournament results, math tutoring, bachelor parties, birthdays, food trucks in … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 19: Summer Recap →

Yacine Bara joins the podcast to talk about his new social venture Change Wealth (www.changewealth.ca) which offers insurance and investment solutions while redirecting all profits in support of charitable organizations in his community of Winnipeg. Yacine is an actuary by trade and left his corporate job just 9 months ago with the aim to change … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 18: Social Enterprises →

After a viciously long break, Eric and Mike are back with a brand new podcast to help you dominate your summer renovation projects. Chris Lofto (www.penrosebuilders.ca) joins the show to give you expert advice on hiring contractors, getting estimates, when to DIY, and what to look out for on HGTV. Chris has tons of experience … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 17: Renovations →

Spring is here and that means a new MLB season filled with analysis and hope for our beloved Blue Jays. Eric and Mike welcome back Ian Beveridge from thefivehundreds.com to discuss all things Toronto Blue Jays as we record this episode during their 2017 home opener. Ian touches on the 2016 playoffs, the off-season moves, … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 16: Blue Jays 2017 Preview →

“I’d like to start a brewery!” – Every guy ever. We’re back on the podcast with Matt and Adam from Torque Brewing Co. (https://www.facebook.com/torquebrewing/) a craft brewery based in Winnipeg that’s still in it’s opening year but already crushing it on the Manitoba beer scene. Matt and Adam talk about their experiences with brewing, how … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 15: Torque Brewing →

As a result of President Trump’s immigration ban happening in the US, along with the chaos in airports, uncertainty and protests, we wanted to hear a unique perspective on this ever-changing news story. We are joined by Hasan Riaz, as he provides an in-depth account of what the past two weeks have been like living … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 14: A Muslim in America →

People often dismiss pro wrestling without giving it a chance; claiming it’s fake and scripted and nonsense. But if you stop to appreciate the athleticism, entertainment, and business of the sport, your perception can change in an instant. Eric is back from Thailand just in time for the epic Royal Rumble happening next Sunday so … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 13: Pro Wrestling →

This week we take a break from the banter-filled nonsense we normally produce and instead focus on the important topic of mental health as the Bell Let’s Talk campaign is just around the corner. Our guest is Kim Clemens who has been kind enough to share her story and discuss her husband Jake’s tragic battle with … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 12: Mental Health →

“According to a recent survey, the number one fear for people was public speaking. Number two, was death! Death was number two!!? That means if you had to be at a funeral, you’d rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy!” – Jerry Seinfeld On today’s show, we have entrepreneur, coach and speaker Matt Sacks … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 11: Public Speaking →

To celebrate episode 10 and the end of 2016, we discuss a hot topic within the US election buzz:  the US Healthcare system. We found this episode extremely informative regardless of your level of understanding to begin with. Dave Stroup joins us to talk all things healthcare including who pays; how incentives are often misaligned … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 10: U.S. Healthcare →

After a month in hiatus we triumphantly return to the pod as we become the Understanders, discussing all things Las Vegas. With a combined 32 trips under our belts we didn’t think many guests could bring a stronger resume so we decided to provide tips to make your next (or first) trip to the city of lights … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 9: The Vegas →

To take a break from the election nonsense,  we have Devon Lougheed (@devonlougheed) on the show. Devon is a professional musician and music producer in Toronto. He shares how the Canadian music scene works, what it takes to get representation, radio play, and a tour scheduled. We also discuss how he left the academic world … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 8: Canadian Music →

This week, Mike and Eric are joined by Taren Gesell who has crawled under a blanket for this podcast to share his understanding of various social media platforms and strategies. Taren has built a strong following on Instagram (5k+ followers), YouTube (6k+ subscribers), and Snapchat. So strong that he’s snowballed his personal brand into his … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 7: Social Media →

Today on the show, Mike and Eric are joined by Ian Beveridge our resident Blue Jays correspondent. As an understander of Canada’s favourite baseball team, Ian writes a Blue Jays blog at http://www.thefivehundreds.com/ We talk all things Blue Jays including: The 2016 season compared with their 2015 showing Edwin’s and Joey’s contracts The wildcard and ALDS … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Ep06: Blue Jays →

This episode brings you Mike and Eric in all of their Tron audio quality! We ramble about scotch, airports, the return of the GOAT, and we try to convince you that we don’t hate everyone. www.whiskyattic.com www.nexus.com   Please rate us on iTunes and/or Stitcher and let us know how we can improve the show … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Ep05: Tron →

Welcome to Episode 3! This week on the podcast, a guest from halfway around the world! Welcome to the podcast, all the way from Jordan, an old friend/colleague : Basem Noursi. Basem is an actuary who is currently taking his MBA at the Wharton School of Business. One of the smartest people we’ve ever had on … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Ep03 – Premier League Soccer →