Unexpected Experts

Tyler is a friend of the podcast and tells us about his upbringing in Canada Kuwait, and the struggles and challenges of being raised in two different cultures. We also get into the importance and study of language and words and the power of music. Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permissionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

WE'RE BACK!!! Jameson spent almost a month in Europe and Andrea has been busy with her kids and enjoying all that summer has to offer. This shorter episode was a fun one to get back into the swing of podcasting and hanging out again and we do a good dive into what we've both been watching and reading this summer!Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

What does the changing of seasons look like for you? End of the school year? New flowers growing? Longer days? Vacation planning? We get into it on this episode and discuss a few of our latest downloads as well as a brand-new mutual interest!Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Mikayla Forrester returns and we have a very powerful and important conversation with her as she brings us through the various treatments, medications, procedures, and other painful moments on this infertility journey towards having children. This is a very difficult and beautiful conversation but is one worth listening to and sharing. https://www.fertilitymatters.ca/Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

What's your first thought of a popular book-to-film adaptation? Harry Potter? Lord of the Rings? Bridgerton? Whatever your cup of tea is, we love a good Netflix show as much as anyone. Give us a recommendation for what adapted show to watch and enjoy this episode!Devon Rodriguez on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devonrodriguezartMusic by The Classic Crime. Used with PermissionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

The Academy Awards have come and gone and we had a great chat with our friends Henric and Mikayla the week before the Oscars about all our predictions and the week after of what we loved and what we got right and wrong. Oscar Nominees and Winners: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2024Music by the Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Joy Robinson is a Newfoundland-born singer, artist, songwriter, worship-leader and we are beyond thrilled to have her on the podcast this week to talk about her new debut album, "A Little At A Time". We discuss creativity, what it takes to put an album together, inspiration, what following your dreams looks like, and why it is so important to do what fulfills you. Joy's album: https://open.spotify.com/album/2HUmIcB3VzHeJ87itJCc8g?si=4u4qgTAURR6Xbnx_v55gWwJoy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keywordjoy/Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Superbowl LVIII has come and gone and whether you cheer for the Chiefs or 49'ers or Travis or Taylor, we've got you covered! Grab some wings and a beer and enjoy this episode!Paramount Patrick Stewart & Hey Arnold Superbowl Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mr4szypSIc&ab_channel=NotYourDadsTVAdsMusic by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Henric is the conductor of the New West Symphony & Chorus, The Symphony Chorus, a film producer, a passionate creative, and a good friend of the podcast. This conversation spans many areas of being in the creative space and how we all have a passion that animates us.Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Pineapple on Pizza? Cilantro, Yay or Nay? What even is Mayo? We address it all in this episode! Enjoy and grab a snack for this one!Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Happy New Year and welcome to Season 4! This shorter episode is filled with some holiday stories, a wrapping up of our Church Hurt mini-series, and a tasty Download!Whiskey Tribe Fat Washing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMrPMqT-lE0&t=116s&ab_channel=WhiskeyTribeJosh Weissman Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGNq2RdrgRA&t=11s&ab_channel=JoshuaWeissmanMusic by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Merry Christmas! This episode is full of fun, stories, games, and our thoughts on the costs associated with this season, both personal and global. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season with family and friends, and we will see you in the new year!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Tim is a pastor at Okotoks Alliance Church and a choral director for several choirs in the Okotoks area. We all had a wonderful time getting to know each other, hearing all about Tim's challenging faith journey, and how he continues to create religious and musical spaces where hard questions are encouraged and healthy community is grown.Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Andrea couldn't make it for this week's episode so she tagged in her sister and previous Upload Download guest, Erica! We had a really fun chat about movies, directors, different film mediums, and some hilarious garbage examples of all of them!Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Scott is one of the pastors at Commons Church in Calgary and he spends some time with us discussing his perspective on church hurt, how imagination can be used to explore the Bible, how to have healthy disagreements, and what it looks like to follow the person of Jesus in a grounded way. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Halloween! Pagan holiday? Innocent fun? Satan-worship? Dress-up time? This holiday has long been the topic of debate and merriment and we share our experiences, or lack thereof, with this special spooky day. Also, snow sucks, but sometimes doesn't.Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Mental health is something we've all become increasingly aware of these last few years and in order to maintain your mental health it is important to practice self-care. In the episode, we both discuss some of our mental health struggles and how we both practice self-care in order to be healthier versions of ourselves who can also be productive and supportive to the people in our lives. Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Lisette is a pastor, consultant, leader, coach and, Andrea's former youth leader. She has a large variety of experience in various churches and has asked the tough questions about faith, life, and what it means to be a Christian in the world today. This conversation was an absolute pleasure and we are beyond thrilled to share it with you. https://www.lisettefraser.com/https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v8TKIvA1EYWpqr7XTGZdp?si=QgVO4CnRT2G33lqF1Gd31QMusic by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Modern music has all kinds of styles and names within it but none bigger than Taylor Swift. Her mark on music history is undeniable, whether you're a Swiftie or not. Andrea takes us on a summary of the history of this legendary artist and we talk about the massive Era's Tour that Taylor is currently on.Taylor's Tiny Desk concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvVnP8G6ITs&ab_channel=NPRMusicMusic by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Whiskey is one of the most popular beverages in the world with a long and deep history. From its humble beginnings in Ireland to the popularization of it in Scotland and eventually ending up in America and Canada with Bourbon and Rye, this spirit has a long and traveled history and Jameson (appropriately named) teaches Andrea and her husband Matt all about over a few whiskey cocktails. So mix yourself an Old Fashioned and relax into this informative episode!Matt's new single: https://linktr.ee/matthewellis?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#325040496The Whiskey Tribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyTribeMusic by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Have you been to Disneyland? Jameson hasn't so in this episode Andrea tells him all about what to ride, eat, see, and experience in this all-encompassing look at The Happiest Place on Earth.Have you been to Disneyland? Tell us your favorite things about it and have an amazing summer!Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Welcome to the Summer Brain Exchange! This year's summer series is made up of episodes where we teach each other about a topic the other person doesn't yet know about! This week is all about the pinnacle of motorsport; Formula 1! The history of the sport, the basics of a race weekend, tyre strategy, team dynamics, and the technological advancements of the sport for nerds are all packed into this episode.Zhou Guanyu Crash at Silverstone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2XHq9d4OWI&ab_channel=FORMULA1A brief history of F1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbPOCRmpAzY&ab_channel=FORMULA1Formula 1 Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSdsncLXLYs&t=566s&ab_channel=CleoAbramMusic by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Kate is a certified Hypnotherapist and she gives us the details about what Hypnotherapy is, some of its history, and how it has the potential to bring about change on a deep level by speaking directly to the subconscious mind. This interview was very informative and intriguing, and her passion for the change she can help her clients achieve is infectious.Kate's Website: https://katesemeniuk.com/What is Hypnosis? with Dr Andrew Huberman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNMiOoDHeyc&ab_channel=TimFerrissWhat is RTT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u80NerrMyxo&ab_channel=RapidTransformationalTherapyMarissa Peer Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkHNJDR8K4Y&ab_channel=VishenLakhianiMusic by The Classic Crime. Used with permissionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

We have all been in a time of singleness, we have all pursued a relationship, and for some of us, we've found a person we want to spend our lives with. This week we talk about some of our own stories and experiences with dating and relationships as well as advice and wisdom we've both learned along the way.Brene Brown 50/50 clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TkBHILA6qM&ab_channel=TimFerrissClipsMusic by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Jameson's good friend and friend of the podcast, Stephane Swinton, joins this week as we discuss the thing we both love most in the world; music. We talk about everything from monitor mixes, performing, and festivals to listening to music well and the role it plays in our lives as musicians.Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Madi Leigh is a passionate make-up artist, and entrepreneur, and has given us the gift of an incredible conversation on the most thought-provoking and challenging topic of size inclusivity in the fashion and clothing industry. Being a plus-size person, she gives us a glimpse into her experiences of finding clothes that fit, the challenges of the changing rooms, the discrimination of the industry that clothes us all and her take on why it is the way it is. This is a much-needed conversation and it was a thrill to talk with Madi and learn so much from her. https://www.instagram.com/madileigh.artistry/https://www.instagram.com/madileigh.mua/https://www.mlartistry.ca/Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Fashion trends, personal style, body shame, and the clothing industry; we all make choices in our wardrobe to feel good in our bodies and to show our style to people. Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Artificial Intelligence. There is perhaps no more intriguing, terrifying, exciting, or controversial topic today. In this episode, we conduct an "interview" with Chat GPT, a web-based AI chatbot. We discuss ai art, chat machines, deep learning, dataset training, robotics, and natural language processing are all areas of this massive and crazy world.We also did an Instagram live for this episode so check us out on Instagram to keep up to date with new live recordings that you can participate in too! https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedexperts/Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Here we go with another episode! This week we talk about camping in the great outdoors and traveling in the great big world!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xeFcjtnAQ0&ab_channel=UNFDMusic by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Oscars, red/white carpets, auctioneering school, and dress headpieces, this episode is a ton of fun and we give our takes on the incident-free Oscars event this year.Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Shannon is a close friend to both Andrea and myself and shares her story of being an ex-pat with her husband, Kevin, in Nigeria, Cairo, England, and Texas, the joys and challenges of being a mother to a special needs daughter, and her journey with breast cancer. This conversation is all about how to make the most of the days you have with the grace you've been given for that day and how to flourish on the other side of hardship and pain.Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Music taste changes a lot as we grow up. Brittney Spears to Lizzo, Linkin Park to Lorna Shore, Zoe Girl to Taylor Swift, ACDC to Royal Blood, and Shania Twain to Shania Twain; our taste in music evolves as we do.What was your earliest favorite band and how has that changed over the years into what you love now?Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Sleep. It's something we all share as people and some of us really struggle to get it and teach our kids to do it well. Keara is a sleep consultant and has been helping families deal with the struggles that not having enough sleep can cause with our little ones. Whether you struggle with sleep yourself, know someone else who does, or know a parent that's dealing with their babies not sleeping well, this conversation is sure to give you some new insight, knowledge, and perspective on this universal human experience.https://www.wonderlandsleepco.com/https://www.instagram.com/wonderlandsleepco/Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Season 3 is here!!! We catch up after some time off and talk about what we've been up to, baby sleep, creativity, and what we're looking forward to this year.Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Christmas is here and we are here for it! This light bantering is full of our own traditions, favorite things, fun family plans, and the things we're excited about for this Christmas season!Thank you for listening and Merry Christmas to you and yours!Dreary Days Night Cocktail recipe: https://www.tiktok.com/@nic.hamilton/video/7147425412530933035?_r=1&_t=8YXw9B6JSOT&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7147425412530933035Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Turkey and stuffing? Family and Pumpkin Pie? Canadian or American? We give our takes and our updates on Thanksgiving this year and we hope you enjoy and take time to be thankful for what you have as well.Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permissionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Aza is a Toronto-born musician, singer, and pastor of a local church in her home neighborhood of Scarborough. We talk about her background in music, her transition into being a pastor, becoming ordained, and the views surrounding women being in places of church leadership.Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Back to school time is upon us and we dive into our experiences, fond memories and small traumas about this time of year as well as how it looks on the other side as a teacher going into this season and the challenges of wrangling kids and setting up a classroom!Link to Zeal and Ardor live performance. Check it out!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LlKGZwPcdw&ab_channel=La2Music by The Classic Crime. Used with Permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

In this last episode of our Summer Series we dive into our highlights of this summer, how the summer transition into fall involves sweaters and hot drinks, give a final update on our summer goals, and hit you with a packed Download! Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Hot or Cold? Inside or Outside? Swimming Or Skiing? We talk about all our favorite things about both of these seasons and even give the PSL a good shoutout for kicks! Our Download this week is something extra special with some great music, books, and movies so make sure to check those out too! Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Who doesn't love a good summer festival, street market, concert, or other summer events?! Summer is all about getting outside, enjoying a bit of music, a good drink, and soaking in some sunshine so we talk about our favorite things to do around Calgary all summer and give an update on what we've already gotten up to this year!Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Summer is here and so is the new Upload Download Summer Series! To start this series we decided to talk about all things nostalgic about summer and what we loved about summer as kids. We also discuss a few goals we want to accomplish this summer so stay tuned for updates on our progress throughout the series! Happy summer and happy listening!Music by The Classic Crime. Used with Permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Pride month is here and what better way to celebrate than a wonderful conversation with our friend, Rachel Thorne. She is a PK, a beautiful soul, and a proud member of the LGBTQ community. Rachel shares her upbringing in a missionary home, her journey of self-discovery, and the challenges she faces every day by existing in the world. Happy listening and Happy Pride!Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Fast Food! Local Food! Tasty Food! Gnarly Food! This episode is all about the food we love, why we love it, where we get it and, and why it's important to support it! Enjoy and make sure you have a snack before listening!Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

This treat of an episode with my brother and sister-in-law covers everything from music therapy to managing a business. We talk about the idea of experience vs qualification and how this idea applies to both music therapy and local small businesses. This conversation also covers how their respective industries have also had to adapt in these past few years to the ever-changing world we live in. Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

We've all had crazy renting and roommate stories and owning a home has been harder than ever. This one is all about owning the place you live, paying for the place you live, and our experience with all of it. Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Andrea is an amazing single mom, a musician, former casual stand-up comedian, and healthcare worker and we talk about everything from getting up on stage to tell jokes and play music to mental health and the struggles and stigmas around divorce and being a single parent. This conversation is so necessary and we hope you enjoy it!Check out Andrea's upcoming podcast trailer here! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-with-friends/id1619834134Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Having had a conversation about the Oscars and having watched them ourselves, we decided to talk about the night, some of the highlights, some of the favorite moments, and the moments that stand out and smack you!Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

In this episode we do a deep-dive with our friend Chad into the Oscars, what to expect from this years awards, and how the movies nominated this year shine and give us a glimpse into other worlds and experiences. Chad's 2022 "Best of" List - https://boxd.it/eMOAQSnubs - https://variety.com/2022/awards/awards/oscars-2022-snubs-surprises-dont-look-up-drive-my-car-1235174348/Where to Watch - https://www.vogue.com/article/streaming-oscar-nominated-filmsMusic by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

This episode is about all things film! we chat about TV shows and movies we love, why we love them and the differences we observe between the flat screen and the Silverscreen.Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations

Carrie-Lynn is an Educational Assistant at New Heights, a Calgary school that teaches kids on the Autism spectrum. She has always been surrounded by people with special needs and has a very deep passion for seeing these kids grow, learn and become the best people she knows they can be.Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/unexpected-experts/donations