Legendary Oilers broadcaster Gene Principe, the undisputed king of puns, and his wife Karen Principe, a woman of many layers and long-time city councillor, join us for a candid, charming, and surprisingly fun conversation about life, love, and partnership in the public eye.
We talk about how they met, what’s kept their relationship strong over the years, and how they continue to support one another and volunteer in the community while each pursuing demanding, high-profile careers. From Gene’s quick wit and legendary wordplay to Karen’s thoughtful, grounded approach to leadership, the chemistry between them is undeniable.
They open up about balancing city politics and sports broadcasting at home, talking shop as a couple, raising their family of three, and how mutual respect, church, humour, and a passion to help others has shaped both their relationship and their individual success. We also get into a memorable (and glamorous) photo shoot they did together, a few fun behind-the-scenes stories, and yes, we even talk about Gene’s iconic hair. ___________________________________________________________________________
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Studio furniture provided by The Staging Place
Episode edited by Grailed Media
