Best Max Mannis Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 11: Talkin' Jake of Jomboy Media 1:02:05

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Talkin' Jake joins the pod to discuss growing Jomboy Media, life before JM, the MLB deal, interviewing Yankees manager Aaron Boone and much more Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:27 Why does Jake love baseball? 7:30 Jake's career before Jomboy Media 19:02 The grind of covering baseball 26:40 How Jomboy and Jake follow baseball differently 35:54 Aaron Boone …

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TMP333 DAVE JAMES UNWRAPPED 1:20:33

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The guitarist and singer with the Susan Cowsill band has also logged time with Amanda Shaw, Gal Holiday's Honky Tonk Revue, and Dirty Mouth, all while holding down a steady gig on Bourbon St. for the past decade. It's the final episode of the year, so Dave and the Troubled Men convene at the Christmas Club Lounge to contemplate the sacred and the p…

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TMP332 RICKY SEBASTIAN ON THE BLOCK 1:19:48

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The world-renowned drummer, composer, and music instructor's resume includes stints playing with Jaco Pastorius, John Scofield, Gil Evans, Tania Maria, Herbie Mann, Bobby McFerrin, and David "Fathead" Newman. Teaching at New York's Drummers Collective, the University of New Orleans, and the Heritage School of Music, he has been a sought-after mento…

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TMP331 MAX SANDERS GETS HEARD 1:11:48

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The young guitarist, singer, and songwriter performing with Maggie Koerner, Lynn Drury, Dave Jordan, and the recent New Orleans edition of "The Last Waltz" also plays with his own groups including Cosmic Gumbo, Krewe DeBauchery, and the satirical Christmas-themed Hunks of Coal. Using the esoteric B-Bender bridge, he creates ethereal steel guitar ef…

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TMP330 MILES B. JORDAN: VISUAL ANTHROPOLOGY 1:13:20

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The acclaimed fine art photographer and photojournalist published several photo books while still in undergraduate school. "Project 504-907" contrasted his native New Orleans with Fairbanks, Alaska, where he earned an MFA in photography. Now pursuing a PhD in anthropology, he's conducting a series of interviews with local musicians concerning the s…

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Feral Zone 26 ROBBIE FULKS NOW 57:31

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The Grammy-nominated singer, guitar player, songwriter, and record producer has released 16 solo albums and collaborated with luminaries including Steve Albini, Buck Owens, Lucinda Williams, the Mekons, and NRBQ's Al Anderson. Playing in New Orleans on a tour supporting his excellent new record, "Now Then," Robbie slips into the Feral Zone with Ren…

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Episode 10: Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay 36:47

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Michael Kay joins the pod to discuss the 2025 Yankees, George and Hal Steinbrenner, the future of baseball, and living out his childhood dream as the voice of the Yankees Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:32 Why does Michael Kay love baseball? 4:02 Yankees fan expectations 10:10 George Steinbrenner 13:17 2025 Yankees + Hal, Boone and Cashman 19:07 Michael l…

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TMP329 CHRIS FINNEY IN THE MIX 1:21:07

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He's a two-time Grammy Award-winning recording engineer, record and video producer, and owner of the new Uptown audio visual production facility, Sound From Space. Mentored by legends Ellis Marsalis and Keith Keller, among others, he's gone on to make records with Dr. John, B.B. King, Galactic, Rebirth Brass Band, and Allen Toussaint. Tonight Chris…

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TMP328 JOE ASHLAR GETS HAPPY 1:21:32

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The organ and piano ace who's toured with Bonerama, Dr. John's final band, and the Take Me to the River AllStars has also played or recorded with Nicholas Payton, Nora Jones, Stanton Moore, Johnny Vidacovich, Big Chief Donald Harrison, several Marsalises, and his own Joe Ashlar Organ Trio. He first became obsessed with keyboards at 4 years old afte…

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Episode 9: Yankees radio legend Suzyn Waldman 55:57

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Suzyn Waldman reflects on her career, shares Aaron Judge, CC Sabathia and Don Mattingly stories, and explains how the sport can maintain its charm in the future Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:14 Why Suzyn loves baseball 9:39 Representing the charm and humanity of baseball 17:33 Aaron Judge's journey + 2025 playoffs 25:23 Different ways of watching baseba…

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TMP327 CHARLIE BROWN: SLUMMING IN BEVERLY HILLS 1:12:00

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The novelist, filmmaker, and publisher of Dirty Magick Magazine is also a college professor and director of the absurdist band showcase "Escape from the Secret Lab." He spent years living in Beverly Hills with a rock star while hobnobbing with indie film darlings, writing screenplays, and accumulating massive debt. With his fourth novel "Midnight B…

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TMP326 ALEX MALLET BUCKLES UP 1:07:59

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The guitarist, songwriter, and singer with John “Papa" Gros, Adam Pearce, and Layla Musselwhite has teamed up with a supergroup of veteran sidemen as Captain Buckles, now celebrating the release of "Hurry Up," their first full-length album. Alex and bandmates Smitti Supab, Phil Breen, Rob Davis, and EZ Smith are taking the wheel and are charting th…

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TMP325 CAESAR MEADOWS' LIFE IN THE MOGI HOUSE 1:17:36

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The award-winning cartoonist, animator, and illustrator behind Mogihead comics is a founding member of the 24-hour Draw-A-Thon, the comics editor for Antigravity magazine, and board president of the Krewe of 'tit Rex, where his handmade micro “Qomix" are a much sought-after parade throw. His early obsession with Charles Schulz's "Peanuts” comic str…

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Feral Zone 25 ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO: MYTH AND MEMORY 1:22:36

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The legendary singer, guitarist, and songwriter, once named artist of the decade, started with the Nuns in the early days of the San Francisco punk scene and opened for the Sex Pistols' final show. Later forming Rank and File with ex-Dils Chip and Tony Kinman, he went on to start the True Believers with brother Javier before launching a solo career…

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TMP324 TYRON BENOIT TAKES THE STAGE 1:12:45

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The singer, guitarist , accordion player, and songwriter has been barnstorming the festival circuit in advance of his "Mid-City" album. After growing up in Houma, Louisiana, in a musical family with blues titan brother Tab Benoit and studying with Elaine Aiken at the Actors Conservatory in NYC, Tyron was destined for a career in showbiz. Two combat…

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TMP323 JOHNNY PENNINO: BOURBON STREET PARADE 1:10:23

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The veteran tenor saxophone player grew up with family friends Louis Prima and Sam Butera as his mentors, becoming bandleader of his own group the Emperors at age 12. By 17, Johnny was playing the biggest clubs on Bourbon St., later working with recording stars including Freddy Fender, Ernie K-Doe, Dr. John, Frankie Ford, Sam Cooke, and Kenny Roger…

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TMP322 OVI GIRON JUMPS IN 1:21:03

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The 3rd-generation multi-instrumentalist spent his formative years in his family band, Ovi G. and Los Ranas (the Froggies), the latest incarnation of a group started in the 1940s by his grandfather as a marimba orchestra in Guatemala. Growing up in New Orleans with his master musician father, Ovi started playing professionally at 8 years old, and e…

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TMP321 WACKO WADE WRIGHT: RIDING WITH THE KING 1:17:23

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The drummer and manager for Little Freddie King has been with the legendary electric country blues man for over three decades, sheparding every aspect of his career. Wacko started out with the Nightowls playing at the notorious Mary's Tavern, and later backed a fresh-out-of-Angola Freddy Fender at Papa Joe's on Bourbon St. His long partnership with…

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Feral Zone 24 COLE WILLIAMS: CULTURAL ARCHITECT 1:30:27

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The award-winning vocalist, piano player, songwriter, and WWOZ radio host grew up in the Caribbean community in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, singing in the Seventh Day Adventist church. After years spent in New York and Europe recording jingles and touring with other artists, she relocated to New Orleans to focus on her solo career. With a new live rel…

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Episode 8: 15 year MLB veteran Cameron Maybin 1:04:27

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Cameron Maybin joins the show for a passionate discussion about the current state of the Yankees, as well as the role of analytics and fundamentals in modern day baseball Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:29 Welcome Cameron Maybin! 3:50 How the Yankees address the media/fans 11:44 Playing for Aaron Boone compared to other managers 17:39 Boone defending play…

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Feral Zone 23 JOE GELINI: CHA WA RISES UP 1:28:06

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The Grammy-nominated drummer and bandleader of Cha Wa first encountered the rhythms of the Mardi Gras Indians during a lesson with Idris Muhammad while studying at Berklee. After a move to New Orleans and years spent playing with the Wild Magnolias and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, he decided to strike out on his own. With Cha Wa's new record "Rise Up"…

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TMP320 MARGO MANNING FORGES AHEAD 1:16:23

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The award-winning jewelry and metalwork designer whose work is currently on view at Sullivan Gallery has also exhibited at RHINO Gallery, the Contemporary Arts Center, and the New Orleans Museum of Art. A perennial favorite at the N.O. Jazz Fest Contemporary Craft Village, she has exhibited her work there since the late '80s. Having recently comple…

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TMP319 JOHNNY INDOVINA OF HUMAN DRAMA 1:19:17

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The singer, songwriter, and guitarist of Human Drama started with the Models in the early '80s New Orleans punk scene before relocating the group to L.A., changing the name, and signing a record deal with RCA. Dissatisfaction with major label politics led to a move to Triple X Records and string a of successful releases and videos, cultivating a la…

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Jason-Christopher Mayer: Mental Health 41:26

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with Emmy Award winning video editor and fellow Filmpower member Jason-Christopher Mayer to discuss mental health. The two start off by discussing the places they grew up before they move into the importance of friendship and the dating scene in Los Angeles. First, Gala asks how growing up in Philade…

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TMP318 JONNY CAMPOS FINDS HIS WAY 1:18:54

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The two-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist, songwriter and singer with the Lost Bayou Ramblers and Louis Michot's Swamp Magic is also a founding member of the dreamy pop outfit Brass Bed and their lo-fi offshoot Carbon Poppies. The first album "Droste" from his solo ambient pedal steel guitar project Weeks Island was recently reissued on vinyl by …

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TMP317 KATHY B/KITTY BAUDOIN GETS SLEAZY 1:17:52

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The fine art model and George Dureau muse known as Kathy B is also Kitty Baudoin and Fraulein Frances, singer with the Sleazeball Orchestra and Funhouse. Her time in the Tenderloin of late 80s San Francisco, as chronicled in Joe Westmoreland's book "Tramps Like Us," added musical performance art to the mix. With the recent publication of some iconi…

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Alex Ross Perry & Clyde Folley: The Importance of Spaces 48:57

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats virtually with the director (Alex Ross Perry) and editor (Clyde Folley) of the new video essay / documentary Videoheaven about the importance of spaces like video stores and movie theaters. Alex and Clyde walk us through their memories at the video store, the way that VHS shaped their careers, and how sp…

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TMP316 MEET JONATHAN PRETUS 1:26:02

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The guitar player, songwriter, and singer with Big In The 90s, the Walrus, and the Breton Sound also spent years playing with the hard-touring Cowboy Mouth. With his popular "Ranking The Beatles" podcast, he hosts fellow fanatics as they indulge their obsession with the group and its catalogue. Tonight Jonathan sits in with the Troubled Men and fin…

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TMP315 JOE ADRAGNA: 1973 NERVOUS BREAKDOWN 1:21:12

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The Junior League songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist mastermind has also played and recorded with the Minus 5 with Scott McCaughy and REM's Peter Buck. A Beatles devotee since he heard "I Want To Hold Your Hand" on oldies radio at the age of 4, he's channeled his power-pop influences including Big Star, the Monkees, Bowie, Badfinger, and…

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Episode 7: Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer 40:24

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Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer joins the show to announce his WBC commitment and discuss being traded for Manny Machado, debuting during COVID, Charlie Morton's mentorship and much more! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:06 Dean Kremer joins the show! 4:13 Dean’s baseball origin story 7:22 Pitching development/analytics 14:58 Being traded for Manny Machado 20:…

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TMP314 JASON AFFOLDER GETS FIRED UP 1:23:51

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The indie filmmaker, photographer, firefighter, and former teacher went from USC film school in South Central L.A. to the war zone of a New Orleans-area high school classroom. His latest film “The Great Davini” stars Snake and Jake’s beloved owner Dave Clements in the title role. Jason’s service as a first responder in the Katrina aftermath tested …

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TMP313 BILLY IUSO GOES NATIVE 1:21:44

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The guitar player, singer, and songwriter has released over a dozen records under his own name and as leader of the Brides of Jesus and the Restless Natives. Stints playing with Anders Osborne, the Wild Magnolias, and his Iko Allstars, in addition to tour managing the Neville Brothers, the Funky Meters, and George Porter and the Running Pardners, h…

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Episode 6: ESPN's Jeff Passan 54:02

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ESPN’s Jeff Passan on breaking news, why baseball is the best, and being TERRIFIED of Tommy Pham Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:39 Jeff joins the show! 7:38 Should Yankees fans expect “World Series or bust”? 10:28 Jeff’s journey in baseball 16:33 Balancing his love of baseball with his career 20:17 Devers trade breaking on Father’s Day 22:00 Jeff roasts …

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TMP312 BRUCE SUNPIE BARNES: CREOLE ALL-AMERICAN 1:28:06

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The singer, bandleader, and accordion and harmonica player for Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots was previously an NFL football player and a U.S. park ranger. International tours with Paul Simon, Sting, and his own band have carried him far from his upbringing in rural Arkansas. Sunpie's childhood experience handling poisonous vipers in the backwoods…

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TMP311 DAVID KUNIAN: JAZZ LUNATIQUE 1:13:30

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The award-winning radio documentarian, musicologist, and long-running WWOZ DJ showcases his deep knowledge of music every Tuesday at 10pm with his Freaknology Lunatique radio show. By day David is the music curator for the Louisiana State Museum and curator of the New Orleans Jazz Museum, producing exhibitions and live programming and caretaking th…

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David Joseph Craig & Brian Crano: Adoption 44:41

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats virtually with directing (and life) partners David Joseph Craig & Brian Crano about the process of adoption. In this raw conversation, David and Brian share their real life struggles with the process, advice they wish they had known when it came to adopting, and how their experiences inspired them to mak…

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TMP310 DUSTAN LOUQUE IN THE HOUSE 1:15:53

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The Folk/Trip Hop songwriter, singer, and guitarist left the Stella Adler Conservatory, recorded an independent record, and got signed to Atlantic. Disillusioned with the major label experience, he fell in with Nels Cline and the NYC Downtown scene, recording music outside the dying corporate music machine. Tonight, on a break from house concert to…

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Jonathan Entwistle: What the Audience Wants 40:12

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats virtually with director Jonathan Entwistle all about what the audience wants. Jonathan shares with Gala how his perspective as an audience member affects his filmmaking, the difference between television and movies, and how streaming changed the industry. First, Gala asks one of her favorite questions: w…

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TMP309 CHARLIE HALLORAN BONES UP 1:15:13

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The Grammy Award-winning trombone player and bandleader of the Tropicales, his 1960s-styled Caribbean lounge group, has been a mainstay of the Trad Jazz and Frenchmen St scenes since his arrival in town almost two decades ago. A chance encounter with mastermind Jimbo Mathis led to years touring and recording with the Squirrel Nut Zippers. With the …

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Julia Max: Female Directed Horror 40:07

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with director Julia Max about female directed horror movies. Julia talks with Gala about what she classifies as a horror movie, her theories on what makes a good horror movie, and which movies we love are directed by women. First, a question about the movie that got her interested in filmmaking.…

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Episode 5: Yankees catcher JC Escarra 49:14

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JC Escarra on journey to MLB, catching Max Fried and telling a manager "trade me or I'll retire" Tickets for Somerset Patriots game: https://so6.glitnirticketing.com/soticket/cms/view.php?id=tile_Friends+of+Max+Mannis 0:00 Intro 4:15 Welcome JC Escarra! 6:30 Escarra was never a catcher 12:40 Told a coach “trade me or I’m retiring” 14:03 Substitute …

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#750 Episodes Strong: The Construction Life Celebration with Power Panel and over 100 past guests 1:58:07

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In this landmark episode of The Construction Life Podcast, we’re celebrating a major milestone—750 episodes of real talk, raw stories, and relentless passion for the trades. You don’t get to 750 without making a few enemies—and a whole lot of allies. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. And this episode captures the energy of a full-day celeb…

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#771 - From Blueprints to Bold Builds: Max of Acadia Design Consultants on Designing the Future 1:34:26

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On this episode of TCL Podcast, we sit down with Vic and Max, the powerhouse duo behind Acadia Design Consultants Inc., a full-service design-build firm transforming residential, commercial, and industrial spaces across the GTA. Whether it's laneway suites, custom homes, interior renovations, or commercial transformations, Acadia DC is leading the …

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#770 - From Rockstars to Routers: Dan & Andrew of Sposa Millwork on Crafting Dreams in Wood 1:44:23

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In this dynamic episode of TCL Podcast, we sit down with brothers Andrew and Dan, founders of Sposa Millwork Group and Paiano Contracting Inc., to talk about their wild journey from music stages to construction sites—and how they built one of the GTA’s most respected names in custom cabinetry and architectural millwork. We dive into: 🔹 The early da…

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#769 - Stories in the Salvage: Jen Morin of The Lasting Past on Antiques, Repurposing & Creative Finds 1:31:34

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In this unique and refreshingly creative episode of TCL Podcast, we welcome Jen Morin, founder of The Lasting Past based in Barrie, Ontario. Jen specializes in estate clear-outs, architectural salvage, repurposing, and antiques—bringing new life to forgotten pieces and old materials with stories to tell. We dive into: 🔹 How Jen got started in the w…

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#768 - 4 - Fitness Fridays - Start Strong, Finish Stronger – The Fitness Reboot at Any Age 1:01:12

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Fitness Fridays | TCL with Coach Dimitri Giankoulas It’s never too late to take control of your health — and this episode of Fitness Fridays proves it. Whether you're just getting started or starting over, Coach Dimitri delivers a no-excuses wake-up call for men who want to live better, perform better, and age powerfully. In a world where living in…

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#767 - Modular, Money & Missed Opportunities: Rob Cinapri of CFO Collective on Finance, & Construction Crossroads 1:33:20

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In this eye-opening episode of TCL Podcast, we welcome back Rob Cinapri of CFO Collective to unpack the financial realities shaping the construction industry—and why so many Canadian builders are being left behind. We get into everything from financial clarity and business growth to the uncomfortable truths about modular housing, government agendas…

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TMP308 ANDERS PARKER: HANDMADE MUSIC 1:18:45

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The songwriter, singer, and guitar player has been making records as a solo artist and with his band Varnaline for over two decades. His collaborations with Son Volt’s Jay Farrar include the “New Multitudes” project with Jim James of My Morning Jacket which paired unused Woody Guthrie lyrics with new music. With a show of his oil paintings currentl…

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Chris Candy: Scattered 42:21

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with Chris Candy about being scattered. Chris shares with Gala his reflections looking back on his life, how the modern age has contributed, and the steps he's taking to change his mindset. First, a question about what lessons he learned from his father John Candy.…

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#766 - Reimagining the Workforce: Paul M. Pires on AI, Automation & Building EMPIRES 1:22:54

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In this cutting-edge episode of TCL Podcast, we sit down with Paul M. Pires, founder of EMPIRES Digital Inc., to explore how AI automation is transforming the way business gets done—not just in marketing, but across the entire construction and supply chain industries. With a background that spans safety leadership, digital strategy, and heavy equip…