Best Rhys Waters Podcasts (2025)

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WEFTEC Special 17:47

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3h ago17:47

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WEFTEC is where the future of water takes shape, and in this BlueNotes special, we cut through the noise. From the 281 submitted abstracts, our analysts have curated the top 60 that will define industry conversations this year: PFAS, emissions control, digital adoption, and circular solutions. Download the full memo from here. We spotlight the Inno…

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Toronto Union Station Walking Tour 19:08

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Sorry, this is a weird one! All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The informat…

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EDR, microfibers, and PFAS: signals to watch 19:38

5d ago19:38

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Electrodialysis Reversal (EDR) is getting a second life. Once overshadowed by reverse osmosis, new designs, capacitive approaches, and ceramic membranes are opening doors in brackish desalination, food and beverage, and even lithium recovery. Costs and complexity remain hurdles, but innovation is giving EDR fresh momentum . Another blind spot: micr…

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Laughing our Way through Leadership 37:37

9d ago37:37

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In this episode of Uncoachable, hosts Rhys Waters and Jon Burns are joined by special guest Permjot Valia for a candid and entertaining conversation about the real work of managers, the power of humor in leadership, and why organizations should “insource” emotional labor instead of outsourcing it to coaches. Key Highlights: -Humor is a powerful too…

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The Edmonton Book Ban 46:25

10d ago46:25

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In this episode, we dive into the heated debate over the removal of classic and culturally significant books from Edmonton school libraries. From "The Handmaid’s Tale" to "Brave New World," we explore why these works are being targeted, who’s behind the push for censorship, and what it means for students, parents, and educators. Join us as we unpac…

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Hawaiian Pizza (Premium) 6:29

16d ago6:29

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Love it or hate it, few foods spark as much debate as Hawaiian pizza. But here’s the kicker: it’s not Hawaiian at all...it’s Canadian. That’s right, pineapple-on-pizza was invented in Ontario in the 1960s by a Greek immigrant named Sam Panopoulos, and somehow it went on to divide the planet into Team Pineapple vs. Team Purist. In this episode of Ca…

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Safe Spaces & Generational Shifts 41:28

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What does it take to truly lead in today’s workplace, where generational shifts, disruption, and constant growth collide? This week, we’re joined by Lisa W. Haydon, credentialed executive coach, and founder of Pivotal Growth Inc. Lisa left a successful corporate career to build a firm that challenges how performance is led, helping leaders moderniz…

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The Hermit Of Gully Lake 42:56

25d ago42:56

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In this episode of Canada is Boring, we dive into the strange, stubborn, and slightly tragic life of Willard Kitchener MacDonald, better known as the Hermit of Gully Lake. Draft dodger? Freedom fighter? Just a guy who really, really hated small talk? For more than 60 years, Willard lived alone in the woods of Nova Scotia, no phone, no electricity, …

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The Calgary Balloonatic 42:55

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In this episode, we spin the tale of Daniel Boria, Calgary’s self-styled “balloonatic.” Seeking promo gold for his cleaning business, he strapped over 100 helium balloons to a lawn chair, then soared above the Stampede grounds like something out of Up. His plan to parachute in fell apart fast, high winds blew him far off target and toward airport a…

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PFAS sensing, Ecolab’s big bet and playmakers: the signals to watch 28:11

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PFAS sensing is heating up—but still waiting for a true breakthrough. Dr. Kim Wu joins to explore a market set to hit $480M by 2026, with field-based sensors potentially swelling to $750M by 2030. Demand is surging, regulations are tightening, yet no real-time solution exists. Kim points to electrochemical sensing paired with AI as the most promisi…

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Backup Planning - Bonus Episode 12:00

1M ago12:00

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Despite the best coaching advise, things don't always go as planned. Some could argue that plans without execution are just hopes. Perhaps ideas and goals are pointless with out understanding how to achieve them. Is this the source of being Uncoachable? Podstarter's Aminah and Rhys regroup to review the coaching adventure so far and to look ahead a…

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Potable reuse goes global. And Political. 27:33

1M ago27:33

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BlueTech's TAG expert Dr. Sebastien Tillman joins Rhys and Divya to unpack a wave of projects in places as unexpected as Belgium and the UK, challenging the “it rains here” mindset. The driver? Not just technology, but trust. Public outreach remains the decisive factor between a flagship success and a stalled proposal. The long-standing “RO is the …

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Don’t Go In The Woods 32:03

2M ago32:03

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Nova Scotia just told everyone to keep out of the woods, no hiking, no camping, no fishing, no ATVs, trails closed, effective 4:00 p.m. on August 5, 2025, with fines up to $25,000. Camping’s only allowed in official campgrounds, and a province-wide burn ban is in effect through October 15 (unless conditions improve). We break down what’s actually f…

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The 1-800-GOLF-TIP Mystery (Premium) 6:32

1M ago6:32

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Step back into the 1990s, when Canadian teens in Ontario scratched their heads, dared each other, and dialed the one‑eight‑double‑O that wasn’t quite what it seemed: 1‑800‑GOLF‑TIP. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that t…

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Witches On Wildlife Cam 33:42

2M ago33:42

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In this episode of Canada Is Boring, we dive into the viral mystery of the "scantily clad witches" caught on a backyard trail cam seemingly snacking on a deer carcass in the dead of night. Rhys also reveals his own paranormal hoax that went viral. Grab your antlers and salt, it’s going to get weird. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podc…

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Unmasking the Imposter 42:59

2M ago42:59

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"Curiosity is a superpower, because once you're comfortable and courageous enough to be curious about the answer, not wedded to being right about the answer, that's when real growth happens." - Kim-Adele Randall In this episode of Uncoachable, Jon and Rhys sit down with Kim-Adele, a remarkable coach who transforms self-doubt into authentic confiden…

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The Diefebunker Is Back, But Only If You're A Billionaire 29:26

2M ago29:26

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In this episode, we return to the Diefenbunker, not just Canada’s Cold War relic, but now possibly a place where you can survive a nuclear attack and get a massage. We've already unpacked the bunker’s Cold War backstory in past episodes, but this time, we’re diving into the weirder side: A new elite survival shelter for the 1%, right in the heart o…

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Getting Financially Naked 34:47

2M ago34:47

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"When you give your money a job, your money works for you versus you always working for your money" - April Stroink In this episode, Jon and Rhys dive deep into the world of financial wellness with April Stroink, Chief Financial Wellness Officer at the Money Fix Institute. April emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in business success. S…

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BlueTech’s summer stack: from Unicorns to PFAS, Plasma and more 32:59

2M ago32:59

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Autonomous water plants are here—and 49 of them are already running in China, serving 17 million people with no one on-site. Dr. Kim Wu unpacks this jaw-dropping stat and what it signals for digital twins, smart networks, and the new edge of AI in water. She also flags the rise of low-power IoT and how cybersecurity is shifting from afterthought to…

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Let Go of Being Right 43:56

3M ago43:56

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"If you are sitting there thinking 'I'm not the problem' then you are the problem" - Andy Martiniello In this episode of Uncoachable, executive coach Andy Martiniello shares three powerful tips for personal and professional growth. First, explore the opposite of what you believe to be true - challenge your existing assumptions by genuinely consider…

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The 1775 Invasion of Quebec - Canada Day Special 40:30

3M ago40:30

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This Canada Day, we're lighting the fireworks and revisiting one of the most awkward house calls in history, the 1775 Invasion of Quebec. Yep, before America was even officially America, they tried to "liberate" Quebec. We unpack how a ragtag group of revolutionaries, led by guys named Benedict, Montgomery and the Green Mountain Boys, who marched t…

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Dopamine, Donuts, and Discipline 46:34

3M ago46:34

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"We have to actively pursue positive thinking. The quickest way to get there is to go through neutral thinking." - Melissa Pike Can your gut health actually improve your business strategy? According to health and life coach Melissa Pike, the answer is a resounding yes. In this episode, Melissa joins Jon and Rhys to deliver powerful insights that li…

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Winnipeg Lottery Showdown 34:48

3M ago34:48

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A Winnipeg couple’s $5 million lottery win has sparked a messy legal battle after their relationship went from romantic to radioactive. Lawrence says he bought the ticket; Krystal cashed it in and kept the money. Now the courts are involved, the assets are frozen, and the love story has officially hit its bitter jackpot. All our links: https://bio.…

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The Quebec Biker War 30:44

3M ago30:44

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Move over, Sons of Anarchy—this is the real, blood-soaked, leather-clad chaos that turned Quebec into a battleground for biker gangs in the '90s. And yes, it involved rocket launchers. This week, we dig into the Quebec Biker War, a turf war so violent and explosive it made national headlines, just not enough headlines, considering it killed over 16…

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Don't leave us Alberta! 33:57

4M ago33:57

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A new political party wants Alberta to quit Canada. This week, we dive into the freshly minted Alberta Republican Party and its bold plan to turn the Wild Rose province into a country of its own. As someone who lived through the political fever dream that was Brexit, Rhys breaks down the eerie similarities, the weaponization of identity politics, a…

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Winning Without a Scoreboard 46:44

4M ago46:44

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"Yes is nothing without how." Dave Reynolds In this episode of Uncoachable, Jon and Rhys dive into the world of coaching with Dave Reynolds, a serial entrepreneur who's mastered the art of asking questions that make you squirm - in a good way. They explore business growth, personal development, and the eternal question: Are we winning? Spoiler aler…

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From CO₂ to CPUs: what net zero and AI are doing to water 13:41

4M ago13:41

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Did you know there are at least 16 different ways to capture carbon—and some of them actually generate water? Others, however, could increase water consumption at power plants by up to 30%. In this episode, Rhys and Divya unpack the complex relationship between water and carbon capture technologies, where scale-up is accelerating and trade-offs are…

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The Windsor Hum 25:08

4M ago25:08

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What do you get when you mix industrial noise, international mystery, and a whole lot of polite complaining? That’s right — The Windsor Hum. This week we dive ears-first into one of the weirdest and most persistent sonic mysteries in the Great White North. Since the early 2010s, folks in Windsor, Ontario, have been plagued by a low, rumbling sound …

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Normies Can't Fix Me 43:27

4M ago43:27

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"We cannot separate the business function from the human being." - Jason Donkersgoed In this episode of "Uncoachable," hosts Jon and Rhys welcome Jason Donkersgoed, an experienced business coach with over 30 years of leadership experience. Jason, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation, challenges the hosts' …

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Greg Vezina’s Ammonia Car 31:19

4M ago31:19

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This week we dive into the incredible, slightly pungent, and definitely fascinating world of Canada’s ammonia car pioneer. Greg Vezina, political activist turned eco-inventor, is out to prove that fuel doesn’t have to come from fossils — it can come from fertilizer. From saving the planet to raising eyebrows at the emissions testing centre, Greg’s …

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The Skylight Caper 26:47

5M ago26:47

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On the quiet Labour Day weekend of 1972, three masked men executed a daring heist at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Scaling a tree and slipping through a skylight under repair, they descended into the museum, subdued the guards, and made off with 18 paintings and 39 pieces of jewelry—valued at $2 million at the time, making it the largest art th…

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John Ware: Trailblazing the West 26:23

5M ago26:23

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In this episode, we ride into the extraordinary life of John Ware, one of the most iconic and underrepresented figures in Canadian history. Born into slavery in the American South, Ware rose above the brutality of his beginnings to become a celebrated cowboy, rancher, and folk hero in 19th-century Alberta. We explore his journey from enslavement to…

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Our Coaching Experiment Begins 39:36

5M ago39:36

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"Everyone's coachable. It's a mindset change." - Barrett McDonald In the inaugural episode of "Uncoachable," hosts Jon and Rhys dive deep into the world of business coaching with guest Barrett McDonald from Action Coach. Exploring the hosts' inherent skepticism about being coached, with Barrett offering insights from his global coaching franchise. …