Best Shantz Podcasts (2025)

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What Juices You with Ryan Shantz | Building with Grace: Innovation, Integrity & Human Connection 58:29

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What keeps an entrepreneur energized after building—and selling—a successful tech company? In this episode of the What Juices You Podcast, Ryan Shantz—entrepreneur, investor, and former CEO of SumoQuote—reflects on how creativity, strategy, and authentic relationships continue to fuel him long after financial success. Drawing from his journey from …

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Maturing through CONFLICT & a constantly CHANGING Earth - Spiritual Perspectives - Discerning News 41:31

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Send us a text The rising tensions in political spheres, the nature of control and power, and the importance of maturity in handling conflicts are some of the topics shared in this week’s episode. We reflect on our personal growth through challenges and the collective action needed to address climate change. We emphasize the significance of communi…

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Freddy vs. Jason (Again) 1:18:44

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It won't be a giant battle to the death for your fearless podcast hosts as we agree quite a bit on what works about the 2003 sequel, Freddy vs. Jason. You'll hear all our thoughts for a second year in a row for this film but only from the Freddy point of view including the inciting incident that starts this movie, almost nothing about the cornfield…

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What Juices You with Tim Windsor | Authenticity, Accountability & Energy That Lasts 52:34

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What happens when authenticity and accountability become the battery posts of your life and leadership? In this episode of the What Juices You Podcast, Tim Windsor—provocative keynote speaker, coach, facilitator, author, and host of The Uncommodified Podcast—sits down with his longtime friend, our own Kris MacQueen, to explore what fuels him. For T…

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Ep 83- COUGARS of the Northern Rockies 1:20:43

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Cougars are one of the apex predators of the Northern Rockies and the mascot of Hinton! On this episode, George and Scott chat about cougar habitat, mountain lion encounters, some wild cougar facts and a few things to keep in mind while you are in the bush. Follow along with Scott Sunderwald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockie…

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A Healing Journey Beyond Death with Ryan McCormick 36:44

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Send us a text Exploring near-death experiences and the afterlife, this week’s guest Ryan McCormick of Outer Limits of Inner Truth podcast is driven by his insatiable curiosity and personal loss. He discusses the importance of metaphysical journalism in understanding grief and the various perspectives on death. The dialogue emphasizes the significa…

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Navigating Change in a Polarized World - Spiritual Perspectives, Discerning News 46:01

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Send us a text "The more I grow, the more I realize the importance of personal freedom." Personal growth, purpose, and the impact of taxation and wealth redistribution through recent political changes in the U.S. while navigating your own path in life. "Money is not the problem. It never was." The discussion also highlights the importance of real-l…

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Wes Craven's New Nightmare 2:04:11

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We're bursting out of our closets to tell you what we think of the 1994 sequel, Wes Craven's New Nightmare. You'll hear all our thoughts on the new look of Freddy and how effective the look is at being scary, what the crew and what we think about Wes Craven's ability to write things that come true and benefit the film and the problems we have with …

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Ep 82- Late Night Garage Chats (Feat. Jamie Merkel) 1:12:05

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A late night garage hang out with George and Jamie as they recount a day of hunting! Inspired by David Robson's photo album, the guys also chat about which life pictures they would carry around. From epic stories to missed oppurtunities, it's a great concept to reflect upon.By George Shantz

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Respecting the Cycles of Others: Wisdom Across Generations 21:06

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Send us a text The speakers explore the themes of wisdom gained through life experiences, the challenges and opportunities of aging, and the importance of embracing life's present moments. "I'm so much more wiser with that." They discuss the generational differences in perspectives on life and aging, the significance of staying active and engaged, …

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Purifying Your Path Forward to Thrive- Spiritual Perspectives: Discerning News 39:35

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Send us a text Breaking generational patterns, trusting the process of life and maintaining a positive outlook despite challenges are the themes in this week’s episode of Spiritual Perspectives: Discerning News. "Purify is a theme of November." We dive into purification from a spiritual perspective, discussing various topics including the SNAP bene…

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Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare 1:54:38

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We might not be falling head over heels for our next movie but we'll break through any barriers to let you know why as we talk about the 1991 sequel, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare. You'll hear what we like about the opening scene, a disagreement about how the looney tunes nature of this film hits each of us as we watch and our thoughts about t…

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What Juices You with Tanja Fratangeli | Leading Transformations with Empathy, Courage & Conscientious Leadership 50:37

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How do you lead transformation without losing sight of people? In this episode of the What Juices You Podcast, Tanja Fratangeli, Chief People Officer at IKEA Canada, joins host Brady Wilson to explore what it really takes to lead through large-scale change with both head and heart. From early experiences managing her first outsourcing project to gu…

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Ep 81- The Three P's of Hunting and Fishing (Feat. David Robson) 1:40:51

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World Record fisherman and avid hunter, David Robson, joins us on this episode! Dave has been a big part of the Hinton Fish and Game Club for years and has some incredible stories to share with us! Jamie Merkel also joins the podcast as we try to gain a couple tips for our next hunting excursions! You can find some of David's videos on Youtube at h…

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Restructuring Our Experience through Awareness: A Spiritual Perspective 35:19

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Send us a text Recognizing and TRUSTING your INTUITION regarding your bodily autonomy, utilizing available spiritual energy to restructure aspects of your life, and becoming unified with your true purpose is covered. The conversation ties together the energy reflected in the major stories of the day. "Science can become a God." The hosts suggest sp…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child 2:09:58

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We're wheeling the baby buggy into our closets to prepare for our talk about the 1989 sequel, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child! You'll hear a disagreement about the nature of dreams and how they work, further disagreements about what works and doesn't work for this film including the performances from the lead actors, and lastly, even m…

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What Juices You with Sarah Smithson | Relational Leadership, Psychological Safety & Human Connection 55:42

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How can leaders in healthcare move beyond transactions to create truly human-centered cultures? In this episode of the What Juices You Podcast, Dr. Sarah Smithson, physician, educator, and Co-CEO of Relational Leadership Partners, shares how relational leadership transforms not only patient outcomes but also the daily energy of teams. Drawing on he…

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"Radical Self Loyalty" to Feel Connected with Dr. Paul Kellogg 42:24

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Send us a text "I need to reconnect with who I am." In this conversation, Dr. Paul Kellogg D.D. and TNT SpiritWorks explore the themes of self-discovery, intuition, and the importance of community in spiritual growth. "Intuition is a language of the soul." They discuss the disconnect in today's connected world, significance of radical self-loyalty,…

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Spiritual Perspectives: Discerning News - Finding Peace Within While Surrounded by External Circumstances 46:16

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Send us a text How external circumstances can influence inner peace and its importance in personal and global contexts is what this week’s episode covers. We reflect on recent events, including political situations, and the dialogue emphasizes the need for balance between intellect and emotion, the role of leadership in fostering peace, and the sig…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master 2:17:37

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We don't need a dog to piss fire on us to wake up to the idea that the 1988 sequel, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master is a good movie, although we may disagree about exactly how good a movie it actually is. You'll hear a disagreement about how and when the cast from the previous film should meet their demise, a discussion if the overall…

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What Juices You with David Zinger | Engaging Fully in Work, Life, and Retirement 55:09

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How do we keep engaging—through work, retirement, and even life’s toughest transitions? In this episode of the What Juices You Podcast, employee engagement expert and author David Zinger joins Brady Wilson to share why engagement isn’t a static metric, but a verb you live daily. Founder of the Employee Engagement Network and a lifelong educator, Da…

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Ep 80- Let Nature Speak (Feat. Kevin Gedling) 1:39:19

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On this episode we welcome interpreter and photographer Kevin Gedling! Kevin is an award winning heritage interpreter and professional interpretive guide and has been working in the industry since 2002. Scott and Kevin dig into the world of interpretation and offer a behind the scenes look into the industry of guiding. You can check out some of Kev…

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Balancing Self Love vs Narcissism 30:38

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Send us a text Embracing self-worth and self-love and exploring how to maintain a healthy balance between loving oneself and avoiding narcissism is today’s episode. We discuss the importance of recognizing one's needs, the balance of giving and receiving love, and the distinction between healthy self-love and narcissism. Techniques for cultivating …

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Spiritual Perspectives: Discerning Manipulation - EMOTIONAL Energy or TRUE Feelings 43:37

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Send us a text Discernment, emphasizing its importance in navigating personal energy and external influences is the hot discussion in this week’s episode. They discuss the necessity of spiritual cleansing and communication with higher selves, as well as the challenges of discerning emotional stimuli in the context of current events. The dialogue to…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 2:11:40

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Fans won't think we need therapy at the local asylum because we don't have lots of problems with the 1987 sequel A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. You'll hear how much we like the rising production level for this film and what they choose to do with it, like giant Freddy worms, what we think of the blend of comedy and terror with maybe t…

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What Juices You with Doug Nadorozny | Leading Growth, Culture & Community in Aurora 1:08:56

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How do you lead a fast-growing town with small-town roots—and keep people energized through change? In this episode of the What Juices You podcast, Doug Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Aurora, shares his unique leadership journey—from building a thriving tech company in Northern Ontario, to guiding municipalities through gro…

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Ep 79- Radically Wild 1:13:05

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Scott Sunderwald has written and released his new book, Radically Wild! On this episode we break down the book writing process, challenges of writing and publishing and dive into some of the adventure stories that Scott has captured in the pages. You can get Scott's book online at www.northernrockiesbushcraft.com…

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Explaining Death: Communicating About the Soul After Transition 15:02

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By Teresa & Tom Shantz

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge 2:10:21

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We had a spanking good time talking about exactly how good the first sequel of the series is as we chat about A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. You'll hear Tom repeatedly bring up good points about this film and how quickly Mike brushes them aside nonchalantly in response, questions as to whether or not the s & m bar scene and the coac…

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What Juices You with Merlin Bartel | Building Culture and Resilience Through People 38:43

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By Juice Inc

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Ep 78- Waterfalls and Grizzlies (Feat. Thayne Harden) 1:25:37

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We are excited to welcome back Thayne Harden to the podcast! Thayne has some great stories of his times spent working with the Human-Wildlife Co-existence team in Jasper National Park as well as some wild experiences in law enforcement. We also dig into Wells Gray Provincial Park and play a waterfall based trivia game! Pick up Scott Sunderwalds boo…

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Awakening through Cosmic Phenomena & Human Consciousness Deceptions 32:39

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Send us a text Themes of AWARENESS, DECEPTION and PERSONAL GROWTH are what is explored in this week’s episode. We explore two significant stories: the local case of Ian Roberts, a superintendent facing immigration issues, and the cosmic event of the 3 I / Atlas comet. The speakers reflect on human reactions to news, the importance of understanding …

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Overcoming "Intellectual Constipation:" Re-balancing with Creative Outflow 26:33

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Send us a text "Feel, think, act, repeat." Teresa and Tom explore how 'intellectual constipation,' is a sign of a lack of creative outflow. In this episode, through personal examples of recent experiences, they share another angle around the difference between your true feelings, your intellect, and emotions. They emphasize the importance of accept…

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Series Ranking Episode 1:43:49

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It's that time of the year again and only one of the big three slasher series remains so it's time to find out where we rank the Nightmare on Elm Street series. You'll hear which two movies Mike and Tom surprise each other by putting them at the top of their lists, a fundamental disagreement about which movie should be at the bottom of their lists …

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What Juices You with Kelley Myers | Leading with Purpose, Bonds that Matter, and Everyday Empowerment 46:55

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How do you sustain energy, connection, and purpose in one of the most demanding areas of healthcare? In this episode of the What Juices You podcast, Kelley Myers, Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development at VHA Home HealthCare, shares how she helps thousands of frontline care providers stay energized while supporting patient…

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Ep 77- Cigars, Whiskey and Campfire Stories 1:56:50

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A fire side whiskey and scotch night! Scott Sunderwald, Jonny K, and Reuben Anderson join for a fun night of whiskey and scotch tasting, adventure stories and cigar puffing. We sample 8 different varities including a $400 bottle of whiskey! Reuben also ends the podcast with a couple of songs! Follow along with Reubens new band on Instagram at https…

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Fully Involved to Unlock Your Spiritual Potential 53:08

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Send us a text An exploration of materials and techniques to accelerate Spiritual Evolution. In this episode of Enthusiastically Spiritual, hosts Tiger and Tom explore the practical aspects of spirituality, emphasizing current themes for involvement in personal evolution. They share techniques and a format to get the most out of your life investmen…