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Episode 71 - Don't Call It A Comeback!After a brief hiatus, Big Kish is back with another episode of Off The Top! Covering all things Bloodline, including the return of the OTC, Jacob Fatu and the long awaited Reunion of The Usos. Also, who is to blame for the ladies Triple Threat match slip up, and who does Kish suggest as John Cena's last opponent? TUNE IN AND FIND OUT! #Rikishi #RikishiFatuOffTheTop #WWE

On the phone-in: Our guests are Janice Maloney, executive director of the Mi'kmaq Rights Initiative in Nova Scotia -- or KMK -- and Jenene Wooldridge, executive director of L'nuey on PEI. We discuss the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. And off the top, Dave Corkum, the mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings talks about the wildfire burning near Lake George, NS. We also hear about the Mawi'omi Centre at UPEI.

Clef and Tim return from Age of Steam Con in Kansas City and talk about all the disc golf and Age of Steam they played. We cover a few Age of Steam maps, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion and Crystal Palace. Board game talk starts at 34:51! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026! Music by Hey Disarray

On the phone-in: Experts Eric Murphy from Halifax Heat Pumps and Electrical and energy efficiency advisor Barry Walker answer questions about heat pumps and other heating and cooling systems. And off the top, we speak with Tonya Wimmer, executive director of the Marine Animal Response Society about three stranded sperm whales off the coast of PEI. And we also hear about the only grocery store in Salisbury, NB, burning down.

On the phone-in: Author and gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions from listeners. And off the top of the show, we speak with Debbie Lowther at VETS Canada about a break-in at the charity's offices in Dartmouth. Thousands of dollars of gift cards were stolen. And we also hear about a new agreement between the Wolastoqey Nation in NB and the provincial government of the sharing of tax revenue from tobacco, gas and fuel

On the phone-in: We discuss PCOS -- polycystic ovarian syndrome. And off the top, we talk with Mike Cavanagh at St FX about this weekend's upcoming appearance of Team Canada at the women's world cup of rugby.

On the phone-in: Dr Godon Gubitz who is a physician and neurologist with the NS Health Authority answers questions about medical assistance in dying or MAiD. And off the top of the show, we hear an update from Saint John, NB, about the housing options for the homeless. And we also hear about a new tour at Basin Head Beach on PEI.

On the phone-in: Dr Annlee Coakley is our guest as we discuss the challenges for newcomers and refugees who need medical care. And off the top, we hear about the City of Saint John's plans to bring in red zones where tent encampments can't be located. We also hear about the end of the burn ban on PEI.

On the phone-in: Expert Jim White gives advice to listeners for painting and staining projects. And off the top of the show, we hear about a proposed new golf course in Cumberland County, NS. And we also hear about the Terry Fox run on Sunday which will cause the closure of the Confederation Bridge on Sunday from 6am to 1pm.

On the phone-in: We speak with Andrew MacDougall, author of the report, "Dismantling the Attention Economy".He explores the repercussions of the addictive nature of social media and other platforms. And off the top of the show, we hear from a man who is an alleged victim of abuse at the youth correctional facility in Waterville, NS.

On the phone-in: Author Greg Mercer talks about his new book, "The Lobster Trap" and answers questions and comments from listeners about the industry. And off the top, we hear from the NS RCMP about Operation Headwind. A former swim instructor at the NS Youth Centre in Waterville faces 66 charges. And we also hear from an advocate on PEI who says temporary foreign workers are not getting much work at seafood processing plants.

On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers listeners' questions about will and estate planning. And off the top, we hear from Maren Mealey, president of the Dalhousie Student Union, about a tentative agreement between Dalhousie University and the Dal Faculty Association. And a woman from Saint John, NB, tells her story about donating one of her kidneys to her cousin.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Peter Nicholson. In 2023, he wrote a report on wind energy in the Maritimes. Nicholson comments on the prospects for the Wind West energy project in NS.

On the phone-in: We have a discussion about the effects of climate change on farmers in the Maritimes. Our guests are Paul Wartman in Centrelea, NS, and Tim Livingstone near Woodstock, NB. And off the top of the show, we speak with Katie Fettes from Canadian Organic Growers about a new report that recommends more public money be invested in organic farming.

On the phone-in: We talk with Stuart Hickox and Andrew Chandler about the importance of community theatres. And off the top, we hear from Halifax Water about the mandatory water restrictions for the Dartmouth side of HRM. We also hear your feedback about second chances community orchestras.

Clef and Tim return from DoaMcoN in Kansas City where they played board games and disc golf. We share our disc golf plays of the weekend before we dive into all of the games such as Northern Pacific, Filipino Fruit Market, West Riding Revisited, Age of Industry, Kremlin, Power Grid, Come Sail Away, Marracash, Bagged & Boarded, Inca Empire and more!! Board game talks starts at 45:51 Listen to the Dads on a Map podcast! It's a great show! Join the conversation on discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3

On the phone-in: We talk with Chris Ward in NS and Linda Touchie in NB about second chances orchestras in the Maritimes. Callers share their stories. And off the top of the show, we speak with Kris Vascotto, the executive director of the Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance, He discusses the latest challenges in the lobster sector because of tariffs.

On the phone-in: Registered dietitian Brittany Brown answers questions about packing lunches for school children. She also has tips about eating nutritious food for people of all ages. And off the top of the show, JD Fortune, who's from Pictou County, NS, talks about his life 20 years since he won the TV reality show, Rock Star.

On the phone-in: Today's discussion is about the grocery business in Canada. How can we find more affordable options? Our guest is Yogesh Ghore -- a senior program staff member at Coady Institute on the campus of St. FX University. And off the top of the show, we speak with Moe Qureshi -- the Director of Climate Research and Policy at the Conservation Council of NB. He comments on the idea of having LNG exported to Europe from Saint John. And on PEI, potato farmers are concerned about drought conditions.

On the phone-in: We have a conversation about women's sports in Canada. Our guests are Erin McLeod from the Halifax Tides and Ann Pegoraro, the Lang Chair in Sport Management. And off the top of the show, we hear about a meeting in Charlottetown about rental rules. And New Brunswick's minister of Natural Resources speaks about the idea of exporting LNG from Saint John, NB.

On the phone-in: Our guests, Mike Baron and Farrah Aspinall-Renaud discuss the adventures of searching for sea glass and the incredible finds in this region. And off the top of the show, we hear from Dave Jones from the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education about the start of the new school year and the Long Lake wildfire. We also hear about a near-drowning event at Lakeside Beach on PEI.

On the phone-in: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we visit a gluten-free food share program. And we also hear from Bob MacLeod on PEI about the start of the Fall oyster season.

On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes your questions. And off the top: a West Dalhousie man who lost his garage to the Long Lake wildfire says it's a miracle he didn't lose his house too.

On the phone-in: shark expert Chris Harvery-Clark answers your questions. And off the top: a scuba diver near Hubbards, N.S. has an up close and personal encounter with a white shark.

On the phone-in: insurance broker Jen MacLeod discusses how climate change may affect insurance coverage. And off the top: the Bee's Knees General Store in the Annapolis Valley is switching gears to help those in need from the Long Lake wildfire.

On the phone-in: advice on how to care for aging parents from Janice Keefe, from the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging and Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge and author of Let's Talk about Aging Parents.

On the phone-in: energy efficiency expert Barry Walker takes your questions about heating and cooling. And off the top: more people are out of their homes in Annapolis County, N.S. as the Long Lake wildfire grows. And the Canada Games have wrapped up in St. John's, NL. We hear how Maritimes athletes performed.

Episode 70 - No Seats or Valets?!After the release of Karrion Kross, Big Kish and TMD discuss his future and discuss if there a lack of valets in WWE. Bret Hart wasn't able to get a seat for SummerSlam, what happened? Jacob Fatu on The Breakfast Club. Kish gets real about WWE Unreal. Nikki Bella's "prom pose" pic with a fan goes viral, and Big Kish pays his respects to the late Hulk Hogan. Subscribe and don't miss out! #Rikishi #RikishiFatuOffTheTop #WWE

Today's phone-in: Whether "like" is a misunderstood word with author Megan C. Reynolds. And off the top: the president of the Dalhousie Student Union says students are grappling with the affects of the lock out of nearly 1,0000 faculty association members.

Clef and Tim kick off Two Off the Top with a special guest! James from Dads on a Map joins us for a bit as we talk anything but board games for an hour. James and Clef reflect back on a day of disc golf that was shared and a few other things before we get to all of the board games. We talk about Ra and Write, Dark Domains, Naishi, Milestones, and the Skull King expansion. Disc Golf kicks off the show Baseball/Football: 35:25 Food: 41:13 Music: 48:36 Board Games: 1:00:38 Join the conversation on discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3

Today's phone-in: Summer book picks with Jocelyn Covert from Halifax Public Libraries. And off the top of the show: how a Nova Scotia man's firefighting skills came back to him when it counted most when his house caught fire. Plus, how his poodle helped save the day.

On the phone-in: Doug Goff takes your calls about ice cream making and memories. How the Salvation Army has started coordinating donations and offering emotional support for wildfire evacuees. Plus with a woods ban in effect in Nova Scotia, efforts underway to move people out of tent encampments in the woods.

Episode 69: Is It The Shoes?! Join Kish and TMD on another episode of Off The Top, as they recap Summerslam and react to The Heist 2.0. They also discuss Bronson Reed's encounters with Roman Reigns and becoming "The Tribal Thief." Solo and Jacob's instant classic cage match. Additionally, the duo deliberate on John Cena's future and the returning Brock Lesnar.. Subscribe and tune in and comment below! #Rikishi #RikishiFatuOffTheTop #WWE

On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers your questions about saving your garden during a drought. Off the top: volunteers in Annapolis County are helping to feed and house firefighters who are arriving from out of town at the old C.F.B. Cornwallis base. They are fighting the wildfires near West Dalhousie.

On the phone-in: fudging a date or name can make it difficult to research your family history. Genealogy researcher Lesley Anderson takes listeners' questions about how to dig up those answers. Off the top: people in West Dalhousie, Nova Scotia have to leave their homes because of two wildfires burning in the area. Annapolis County Deputy Warden Dustin Enslow explains the fire situation.

On the phone-in: veterinarian Dr. Karyn Steele answers your animal care questions. Off the top: the owner of the Great British Shop wants to show his appreciation for the fast action of first responders to the wildfire burning near Halifax's Bayers Lake Business Park.

8-11 Dirty Work Hour 1: The boys break down the Giants tough series loss to the Washington Nationals & Brock Purdy being left off the top 10 QB listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8-11 Dirty Work Hour 1: The boys break down the Giants tough series loss to the Washington Nationals & Brock Purdy being left off the top 10 QB listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the phone-in: Devon Bundy and Mario Rolle from the Black Men's Health Summit discuss how healthcare can be more inclusive. Off the top: As New Brunswick's forest fires continue to burn, Nova Scotia sends firefighters to help bring the flames under control.

On the phone-in: car expert Doug Bethune answers your questions. Off the top: New Brunswick puts new fire restrictions in place as two forest fires burn out-of-control.

On the phone-in: pharmacist Graham MacKenzie takes your questions about supplements and osteoporosis. And off the top: the Canada Summer Games kick off this weekend and young athletes from across the Maritimes are ready!

On the phone-in: Folklorist Clary Croft answers questions about traditional songs and stories. And off the top of the show, we speak with Mark McGarrigle with the NS department of Natural Resources about a pair of endangered piping plovers that have nested on Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park. Two chicks have hatched.

On the phone-in: Aaron Publicover who's an appliance repair technician, answers questions. And off the top of the show, we hear from Nick Asslin who's from Halifax. He was hiking in Cape Chignecto Provincial Park yesterday when they were told to leave immediately because of the dry conditions. And we also hear your feedback about bike lanes.

On the phone-in: Our topic today is bike lanes.Our guest is Tristan Cleveland, who's an urban planner with Happy Cities in Halifax. And off the top of the show, we speak with Carl Duivenvoorden who lives in Upper Kingsclear. NB. He just drove an EV across Canada and back and is keen to share what he learned. We also hear your feedback about the drop in ferry fees in the Maritimes and the reduction in the cost to cross the Confederation Bridge.

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On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour is here to answer your burning questions. Off the top of the show: starting Aug. 1, ferry travel in the Maritimes is half the price and the Confederation Bridge is cheaper too. We'll hear how it could affect tourism in the region.

On the phone-in: research shows there are benefits to risky play as a child, both for kids and as adults. Off the top: as Nova Scotia deals with extremely dry conditions, we hear from the Department of Natural Resources about the burn ban that's in place and from a farmer in the Annapolis Valley about how they are coping.

Going Off The Rails!  - Episode 68Solo Sikoa with the hit-and-run?!  Cardi B and Naomi are beefing?! Is Cody Rhodes turning Heel, and will John Cena retire as Champion? Also, Big Kish gives his predictions on Jelly Roll's chances at Summerlam, and Kish pays respects to the late, great Ozzy Osbourne.  Sign up for the KnokXPro Shadow Pass and student loan program!  Big Kish talks about the new opportunities awaiting newcomers to the Wrestling business! Subscribe and TUNE IN! #Rikishi #RikishiFatuOffTheTop #WWE

Work Hard, Play Hard! - Episode 67 Back from his vacation, Big Kish asked TMD, "What Did I Miss?". The return of the OTC1, Roman Reigns, Naomi cashing in her MITB contract, and Goldberg getting cut off! Also, Kishi on a 4 wheeler?! At least it's not a Cadillac!

Episode 66 - Hello! Before Big Kish goes on vacation, he wanted to stop by the set and drop off an episode for the fans! Join Kishi and TMD as they talk about Jacob Fatu's controversial new song "Hello", Solo Sikoa's new faction MFT, Zilla Fatu joining the ranks and Roman Reigns pending return. Also, one last call for Stone Cold in Vegas? Subscribe and TUNE IN!#Rikishi #RikishiFatuOffTheTop #WWE