Best Al Grego Podcasts (2025)

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Zippity Zoom Toys 30:41

1d ago30:41

30:41

In this episode of YWAO, Al visits Tracy Bosche, the owner of Zippity Zoom Toys in Regina, Saskatchewan. Tracy shares the inspiring story of how she started the toy store in 2009, juggling a newborn and a new business. She talks about the evolution of the store, her background in retail, and her passion for toys. Tracy also discusses the challenges…

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Base Studio 24:01

8d ago24:01

24:01

In this episode, Al sits down with Amanda Rae, the owner of Base Studio, a thriving hair salon in Regina. Amanda shares her journey from a stylist to a business owner, the challenges she faced, and the resilience it took to overcome them, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can learn more about Base Studio at basestudio.ca. Subscribe now! …

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BasketCases 29:04

16d ago29:04

29:04

This week Al sits down with Ashley Donald, the owner of BasketCases, a prominent gift basket store in Regina. Ashley shares her inspiring journey of buying and running the business, discussing her origins, struggles, and future outlook. Discover how she transformed from a dedicated customer to the “Chief Basket Case” herself, navigating the challen…

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Prairie Flying Service 31:13

23d ago31:13

31:13

In the season 8 premier of ‘Yes, We Are Open’, Al flies to Regina, Saskatchewan to visit Kevin Toth, President of Prairie Flying Service. They delve into the storied history and rich legacy of the company which began in 1946, founded by four World War II pilots. The aviation industry has had many highs and lows during that time. Significant events …

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What Are the Biggest Challenges Faced by Restaurants in Canada Today? 35:51

26d ago35:51

35:51

Rising costs, labour shortages, sustainability, and yes, tariffs, these are just a few of the challenges facing the food service industry in Canada. What is being done about it? Al sits down with Max Roy, VP of Federal and Quebec at Restaurants Canada to talk about it. Also, we all know how important trust is in business, but how do you measure tru…

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That's a Wrap on Season 2, and When to Expect Season 3 2:16

1M ago2:16

2:16

That's a wrap on Season 2 of 5 Random Questions, so here's a short, bonus episode to say thank you for becoming a valued listener, and when to expect Season 3. Further reading for this episode Five Best Independent Podcasts Of 2024 - Ear Worthy Media Products I Use for 5 Random Questions Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small per…

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How Are Canadian Grocers Responding To The Tariff Threats And The Growing ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement? 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

It’s March, and the #1 topic on the minds of most Canadians is tariffs. How will this affect purchasing decisions moving forward? Al welcomes Gary Sands, Senior VP @ Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) to the podcast. They talk about how independent Canadian grocers are already preparing for the imminent tariffs and what this could me…

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Pancake Perfection, Pop Culture is Life, and More with Tim Truax 48:53

2M ago48:53

48:53

On this week's Five Random Questions is Tim Truax, a pop culture podcaster, nerd, and founder of the Canadian podcasting event, PodSummit. Tim's topics include a visceral reaction to a movie scene, why he doesn't like Houston, Texas, how the pandemic ruined his Star Wars moment, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Tim Truax …

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Was The Tax Holiday In Canada Worth It For Canadian Businesses? 8:46

3M ago8:46

8:46

This month, Al welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP Business Development at Moneris Data Services to talk about consumer spending data in the first half of the tax holiday in Canada. Was it worth it for Canadians? Obviously every bit of savings helps. But what about Canadian Businesses? Did it change anyone’s shopping behaviour? Listen now to find out.…

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Do Canadians Complain, Letterkenny, and Lasso Moments with Al Grego 45:02

3M ago45:02

45:02

On this week's Five Random Questions is Al Grego, an award-winning podcaster, creator, and producer. Al's topics include wanting to be in a Canadian sitcom, why jump thrills are not for him, his Ted Lasso moment, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Allan Grego Producer and host of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast…

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What Was The Busiest Shopping Day This Past Holiday Season? 10:02

3M ago10:02

10:02

In the first episode of 2025, Allan welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris' Data Services, to discuss holiday spending trends from 2024 and their implications for 2025. They touch on the significance of Black Friday sales, regional differences in consumer spending, and predictions for economic recovery. Subscribe now! I…

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Enchanting Elephants, Hometown Heroes, and More with Sean Dillon 41:20

4M ago41:20

41:20

On this week's Five Random Questions is Sean Dillon, host of the Beyond the Mic podcast. Sean's topics include entertaining elephants, the meaning of hometown, why movies don't really get to him, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Sean Dillon More than 600 episodes of Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon and he still doesn't kno…

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Absentee Afterlife, A Fine Bromance, and More with Toronto Mike 37:14

4M ago37:14

37:14

On this week's Five Random Questions is Mike Boon, better known as Toronto Mike, the hugely popular podcaster from Canada's biggest city. Mike's topics include the afterlife, why his kids don't get his gum, his favourite bromance, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Toronto Mike Mike Boon, or Toronto Mike as he's better know…

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Momless Moments, Tech Turn-offs, and More with Elsie Escobar 50:47

5M ago50:47

50:47

On this week's Five Random Questions, Elsie Escobar, podcaster, community builder, advocate, and mentor, talks about missing the mom factor, the origins of excitement, a caffeinated ritual, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Elsie Escobar Elsie Escobar is a transformative force in podcasting, with over 18 years of experienc…

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How Ronald McDonald House Is Helping Canadian Families Heal 23:50

5M ago23:50

23:50

In this episode, Kate Horton, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC), pays Al a visit to discuss the organization's mission to support families with critically ill children. She shares insights into the history and impact of RMHC, including the challenges faced by families and their need for support. Kate also highlights…

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Whiffy Washrooms, Global Gestures, and More with Matt Gilhooly 39:04

5M ago39:04

39:04

On this week's Five Random Questions, Matt Gilhooly, host of The Life Shift podcast as well as author and artist, joins Danny and talks about 30 seconds to change the world, why public bathrooms have to go, why there's no such thing as the perfect fit for people, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Matt Gilhooly Matt Gilhool…

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RetroFestive 32:40

5M ago32:40

32:40

In the season 7 finale of Yes, We Are Open, Al is in Oakville, Ontario visiting Tyler and Jordie Schwartz from Retrofestive, a unique pop culture and Christmas store. Tyler started selling Christmas Story leg lamps back in 2007. When that went well, he added Christmas Vacation moose mugs. Now Retrofestive is Canada’s top shop for old-school fun! Le…

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Tempting Tattoos, Historical Wedgies, and More with Arielle Nissenblatt 32:40

5M ago32:40

32:40

On this week's Five Random Question, Arielle Nissenblatt, a podcast enthusiast and founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective, joins Danny for an engaging chat that includes being tattoo curious, who in history would receive a wedgie, a penile dare, and more. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Arielle Nissenblatt Arielle Nissenblatt is th…

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Jenna Rae Cakes 29:34

5M ago29:34

29:34

Al’s final stop in Winnipeg is at Jenna Rae Cakes, co-owned by twin-sisters Jenna Hutchinson and Ashley Kosowan. Their dream began 15 years ago in their small apartment, sparked by an episode of Cake Boss, and grew into a legitimate business despite numerous legal and logistical hurdles. Hear about the challenges of balancing school, work, and star…

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Cajun Food and Collecting People: Dave Campbell's Unique Experiences 46:09

6M ago46:09

46:09

This week's Five Random Questions is a blend of light-hearted banter and profound life lessons as Dave Campbell opens up about his journey as a podcaster and musician. Dave reflects on the significance of community and connection, both in his personal life and through his various podcasts. He also touches upon the impact of social media on relation…

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Avo Gameroom 29:30

6M ago29:30

29:30

We hit the bullseye with this episode this week! Al visits Neil Migalski, General Manager at AVO Gameroom. They talk about the rich history and unique charm of this beloved Winnipeg establishment founded in April 1963 by three brothers, and how it has evolved into a community staple known for its pool supplies, dart equipment, poker accessories, an…

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Martial Momma, Potato People, and More with Dawn Brodey 52:15

6M ago52:15

52:15

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Dawn Brodey. Answers include having gratitude for gurgling, the joys of being a potato, and martial arts madness. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Dawn Brodey Dawn is a stand-up comedian and historian who appears regularly on The History Channel. She is also th…

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How To Bridge The Cashless Gap In In-Person Charitable Giving 29:04

6M ago29:04

29:04

One of the victims of moving to a more cashless society in the past has been charitable organizations that rely on people’s generosity during in-person donation opportunities. There are many people who simply just don’t like carrying cash with them. For the past few years, we’ve been following the progress of Canadian startup tiptap as they’ve grow…

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Shooters Family Golf Centre & Restaurant 28:15

6M ago28:15

28:15

We tee off episode 5 as Al visits with Amy Cerasani, from Shooters Family Golf Centre and Restaurant. The Cerasani family transformed a modest driving range into a beloved community hub serving Winnipeg for the past 31 years and counting. Listen now to learn about the family's deep-rooted entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges and triumphs they've …

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Probing Psychics, Handyman or Horror, and More with Jason Whissell 46:21

6M ago46:21

46:21

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Jason Whissell. Answers include acquiring riches through psychic ability, when not to be a handyman, and music as a global connector. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Jason Whissell Host of It's Not That Bad and There Can Only Be One. Jason's Website @notthatba…

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Door World 23:31

6M ago23:31

23:31

This week Al is back in Ontario for a visit with Dave Guenther, owner of Door World in Tillsonburg. Dave balanced a growing family and an expanding business during an unprecedented global pandemic. Hear how together with his wife Breanne, their resilience and adaptability helped them build a thriving company from the ground up. You can learn more a…

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Spice Circle 24:17

6M ago24:17

24:17

Things get spicy in episode 3 when Al visits Nikhil Dutt, owner of Spice Circle. His family opened the restaurant in 2019, despite having no prior business experience. Nikhil opens up about his early emotional struggles of receiving customer criticism and the determination that drove him to keep improving their service and food quality. Today Spice…

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Scout: Coffee + Community 26:32

7M ago26:32

26:32

Al visits Katrina Tessier, Owner of Scout Coffee: + Community. Katrina shares her journey of opening the unique Winnipeg café, providing a welcoming space for parents to relax while their children play. Tune in for the story of how a mother turned her idea into a reality. Learn how Katrina navigated financial hurdles, the pandemic, and a change in …

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The Real Escape Canada 31:20

7M ago31:20

31:20

In the season 7 premiere of ‘Yes, We Are Open’ Al flies to Winnipeg, Manitoba. His first visit is with Ashley Lyons and Mikol Markiw from The Real Escape Canada to delve into the intricacies of the escape room industry. Tune in to hear how a family’s shared passion for puzzles turned into a successful escape room empire and how they navigated the c…

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How To Successfully Apply For A Business Grant 24:10

7M ago24:10

24:10

Over the past few months we’ve talked a lot about grants and programs, both from the government and corporations, but how do you apply for these grants? This month, Al speaks with “Grant Angel” Stephanie Sang, Founder at Granted Consulting. As her nickname implies, Stephanie knows all about grants and shares her expertise with us. Also in this epis…

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Season 7 Trailer 1:54

7M ago1:54

1:54

Season 7 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts October 7th, 2024! In this season, Al visits Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season. Subscribe now! If you're the owner of a small business in Canada and you'd like us to help tell your story, email us at [email protected]. Yes, We Are Open is a Moneris p…

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That's a Wrap on Season 1, and When to Expect Season 2 2:30

7M ago2:30

2:30

That's a wrap on Season 1 of 5 Random Questions, so here's a short, bonus episode to say thank you for becoming a valued listener, and when to expect Season 2. Products I Use for 5 Random Questions Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. My equipment: RODE NT-1 large diaphragm …

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Invisibly Famous, Junk Food Jail, and More with Gareth Davies 38:48

8M ago38:48

38:48

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Gareth Davies. Answers include jettisoning a certain junk food, being famous from the shadows, and a bulk sleeping challenge. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Gareth Davies Gareth has written soundtracks for commissioned animated series for TV, and music for us…

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Loveless Laundry, Cannon Calamities, and More with Gini Dietrich 33:11

8M ago33:11

33:11

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Gini Dietrich. Answers include a reason to love rats, choosing cannons over lions, and dancing queen moves. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Gini Dietrich Gini Dietrich is the founder, CEO, and author of Spin Sucks, host of the Spin Sucks podcast, and author of…

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How To Better Align Your Brick and Mortar Store With Your Online Store 33:23

8M ago33:23

33:23

What came first? Your brick and mortar business or your ecommerce business? Whichever one you chose, one thing is almost certain, if you have a brick and mortar location, you most likely have a way to sell your product or service online as well. You may have noticed some challenges with keeping both channels synchronised, whether its with inventory…

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Naked Neighbours, Eloquent Elbows, and More with Frank Racioppi 56:05

8M ago56:05

56:05

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Frank Racioppi. Answers include a naked neighbour, a special use for lotion, and a life in one word. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Frank Racioppi After 38 years as a speechwriter and editor for a Fortune 50 company, I retired and indulged my love of podcasti…

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Bathtub Adventures, Bromancing for Life, and More with Dave Jackson 34:42

8M ago34:42

34:42

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Dave Jackson. Answers include weirdness in a bathtub, a bromance for the ages, and the age old question of food acceptance. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Dave Jackson Dave Jackson began podcasting in 2005 and launched the School of Podcasting (schoolofpodcas…

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Afterlife Adventures, A Very Picky Cat, and More with Em 50:57

9M ago50:57

50:57

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Em. Answers include how the most horrible situation turned into a positive, why you need to ensure her cat is fed in an apocalypse, and deciding whether the afterlife is just a sliding doors moment. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Em . Em has been a podcaster …

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Market Update: The Economy, Jobs & the Yen Carry Trade 36:24

9M ago36:24

36:24

Wait, what just happened? The market saw a big nosedive last week based on a couple of factors. This week Enrique unpacks recent events. He'll explain the "Yen carry" that was upset by rate changes in Japan, and look a little closer at the data in and around the recent jobs report. The volatility index is through the roof. Is the sky really falling…

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Red Wine Shame, Homophobic Blindsiding, and More with Kattie Laur 40:55

9M ago40:55

40:55

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Kattie Laur. Answers include her adventures in too much red wine as a teen, looking at our online need for validation, and how a coffee barista completely blindsided her. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Kattie Laur Kattie Laur is an award-winning freelance pod…

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What Are Examples of Corporate Support For Small Business In Canada? 26:19

9M ago26:19

26:19

We’ve taken a look at government support for small business in Canada, but what about corporate support? Al is visited by Gerardo Welter, Vice President – Marketing & Business Insights Canada and Latin America at American Express. They talk about Amex’s Shop Small campaign, and they also share some promising trends for shopping small in Canada base…

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Adventures in Spanglish, Family Dystopias, and More with Neal Veglio 40:46

9M ago40:46

40:46

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Neal Veglio. Answers include why Modern Family is more fact than fiction, why a great British tradition needs to continue, and why sliced bread isn't the best thing. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Neal Veglio Owner of podcast agency Podknows Podcasting, helpi…

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Imperfect Humans, A Giraffe's Christmas Fib, and More with Freddy Cruz 37:28

9M ago37:28

37:28

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Freddy Cruz. Answers include the right approach to procrastination, a toy store's part in a Christmas belief, and two dogs getting the best from AI. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Freddy Cruz The Greater Houston area has heard Freddy’s voice for more than sev…

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How to Find The Right Government Programs To Assist Your Business 16:12

9M ago16:12

16:12

As an entrepreneur in this country you may not be aware of all the help available to your business, and frankly, who has time to research? In this special bonus episode of Just Good Business we do the work for you. James Hicks, President and CEO of Moneris has a sit-down with the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Federal Minister of Small Business to talk …

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Market and Free Idea Update 36:25

9M ago36:25

36:25

Enrique is joined by one our readers and they discuss the outlook for the stock market in the near-term and through year-end. Enrique also gives an update on the HX FREE IDEA. Check out our timely commentary to help YOU make money! The HX Podcast with Enrique Abeyta brings you up-to-date financial market commentary along with evergreen insights int…

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Dogs Versus Cats, Green Teeth, and More with Izolda Trakhtenberg 44:41

10M ago44:41

44:41

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Izolda Trakhtenberg. Answers include aquatic cat adventures, the hypnotic effect of eyes, and a battle for dog supremacy. Let's jump in! Answering the questions this week: Izolda Trakhtenberg As a former Master Trainer for NASA, Izolda Trakhtenberg believes innovation isn’t jus…

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Tech Disasters, Singalong Movies, and More with Tony Doe 37:31

10M ago37:31

37:31

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Tony Doe. These include a tech horror story, why he'd love to be splashing around with an umbrella, and the dangers of runaway media platforms. Let's jump in! Answering this week's questions Tony Doe Tony Onwuchekwa aka Tony Doe is an Audio Content Strategist, with years of exp…

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The Return of the Hard Money Podcast! 53:39

10M ago53:39

53:39

Have the last 15 months of the markets been leaving you feeling disinterested? HODL leaving you limp? YOLO leaving you flacid? Well - we have the solution - the HX HARD MONEY PODCAST! It is back baby! Join Enrique and Matt Saincome as they catch up on life, Tesla's driving you to Chick-Fil-A, Bitcoin and some crazy f*cking idea Matt has about an ug…

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Smelly Humans, Life-Saving Wives, and More with Joe Casabona 36:42

10M ago36:42

36:42

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Joe Casabona. These include why he doesn't mind wet dog smells, why he wishes he could take back one thing he did in his younger years, and why his side of the fridge is the bad side. Let's jump in! Joe Casabona Joe is a podcast systems coach who helps busy solopreneurs take ba…

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How To Build An Elite Sales Team 42:41

10M ago42:41

42:41

Al meets with 4 members of Team Moneris. All of them have represented Canada in international competition, all of them elite athletes, and all of them are part of Moneris’ sales team. What is it about sales that attracted them to a career in sales? What is it about their pursuit of athletic excellence that makes them good sales professionals? How c…

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