podcasts

What happens when you go to work thinking it’s a regular day and then your life get’s turned upside down? Well for Sarah Ayres and her husband David that’s exactly what happened. After getting an emergency call to play goal for the Caroline Hurricanes in Toronto against his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs and then beating them, David and Sarah’s life changed forever! International travel, talk shows, podcasts and countless appearances would be their life for the following two weeks and we have Sarah on this week to talk all about it! Listen as Sarah breaks down the last min travel madness that ensued, what she learned and how to prep, advice for anyone who thinks they are organized and what’s next for her and David? It’s a fun listen and we can’t thank Sarah enough for making the time to tell us HER story and role in all of this!

Ever wonder how the stars of the NHL travel from game to game or what happens after they have been traded and need to scramble to the next team? Former NHL player Shawn Matthias (Panthers, Canucks, Leafs, Avalanche, Jets) joins Mercedes and myself to discuss all things NHL Travel. Also, Mercedes recently returned from the Youth Olympics in Switzerland and gives us the rundown! Plus we introduce our new segment “Travel Facts of the week”!

Are you a Travel Asshole? In this episode Mercedes and I break down all the ways you might be one! We are also joined by Paul Feinstein from the “Paul Cast” travel podcast to get his thoughts!

Mercedes Nicoll (4 Time Canadian Olympian Snowboarder) joins me as Co-Host for the “Travel Cast”. In Episode one, Mercedes tells you all about her amazing journey!

In Episode #1 of the travel cast, Mercedes Nicoll joins me to talk:

Her Journey to become an Olympian
Growing up in Whistler, BC
Her amazing comeback story from an almost career and life altering fall
What’s next for her
Travelling the World!

I wrap up the “Music Cast” series with a review of what you might have missed! One lucky listener wins a brand new coffee device from Varia Brewing as well!

Continuing our Music Business “Roundtable” chat at Nimbus School of Recording and Media in Vancouver, BC. Joined by Producers: Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Biffy Clyro, RHCP) and Doug Fury (Bif Naked), along with Todd Hancock (ToddCast Podcast), Lyle Chausse (LCE Music), Corrine Lea (Rio Theatre), Dave Roberts (The Washboard Union), J.J. Caithcart (Scrape Records) and Kristina Lao (Actor, Musician, Artist Advocate).

We are live in front of a studio audience at Nimbus School of Recording Arts in Vancouver, Canada. Joined by Producers: Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Biffy Clyro, RHCP) and Doug Fury (Bif Naked), along with Todd Hancock (ToddCast Podcast), Lyle Chausse (LCE Music), Corrine Lea (Rio Theatre), Dave Roberts (The Washboard Union), J.J. Caithcart (Scrape Records) and Kristina Lao (Actor, Musician, Artist Advocate); we break down what’s happening in Vancouver and around the world of music!

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, “Q-Unique” was a staple in the early 90’s NYC Hip Hop scene with “The Rock Steady Crew”. Touring the world with the likes of Public Enemy and others we chat the scene, all things Brooklyn and what’s next for him. Oh and we had lot’s of coffee!!

Longtime Rod Stewart Drummer Dave Palmer and his Tour Manager Ben Melman join me this week from Liverpool, UK! We discuss life on the road, making albums, their music, professional influences and their collective take on what’s next for the ever-changing music business?

15 years ago “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott was tragically taken away from us on December 4, 2004 in Columbus, Ohio. In episode #6, I discuss his tragic loss, the impact he had on the music business and musicians around the world.