BrentonOnTour - Podcast Details

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Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds I've got 99 Episodes and a....well you get the drift!99! Also the number of the greatest hockey player of all time! Sure, it's not 100 but for 99 weeks you have lent me your eyes and ears and today I give you an update on tour and travel in 2022! In essence, it's part 2 of "Travel Madness" from a few months ago with a few more bits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022-09-0327 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Making It" with Pete Lesperance (Harem Scarem/Smoke & Ashes)He's toured the world with the hard rock/metal band Harem Scarem selling hundreds of thousands of albums and selling out Arena's, is one of the busiest music producers in the country and has launched his new project "Smoke and Ashes" to country fans around the world. But, has Pete Lesperance "Made It?". All this and more today on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022-06-3052 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Worldwide Travel Madness (Is it a thing?)I'm back on tour in Europe! It's an exciting time for our business and shows are selling out all over the world. The buzz right now is about the airline/airport staff shortages and delays. Today I dive into my experiences thus far with that and give you my take on when and if it will get fixed?The podcast was #2 in Latvia this week and I dive into the beauty of that part of the world and share some of the chats I've had with some of the Ukrainian refugees I'm meeting at these shows.

2022-06-1728 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Sober on Tour" with Justin Fry & Jaime HortonToday I'm joined by a couple of colleagues to discuss their life being "Sober on Tour". Justin Fry and Jaime Horton like myself run concerts around the world and have chosen to do it Sober!We discuss a range of topics ranging from getting ready mentally to tour and how we stay fit to some of the tools we use to help our work/life balance and so much more!Plus, what are some of the favorite shows we've done, and what's on our touring playlists? Learn more about your ad...

2022-05-111h 04

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Sober on Tour" with Todd "Dammit" Kerns (Slash/Toque/Age of Electric)Todd "Dammit" Kerns (Slash/Toque/Age of Electric) stops by the show this week to chat about being "Sober on Tour".How is it possible to live in Las Vegas, Tour the world with Slash, Toque, Bruce Kulick, and others all the while maintaining a sober lifestyle?It IS possible and Todd discusses it all this week and more on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022-05-0453 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Sober on Tour"-Is it even possible? A new series begins!Today it's the launch of a new series of episodes called "Sober on Tour".In this series, I dive into my personal journey to sobriety, the struggles, and stigma around it, the tools I use to maintain it, and more!Plus, I'll welcome guests from all over the business (Artists, Crew, Managers, Agents etc) to tell their tales and how life on tour has changed for them since becoming "Sober on Tour" and in life.Is being "Sober on Tour" even a possibility? Hopefully, this series will help answer that very question!

2022-04-2743 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Back on Tour & The sudden passing of Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)What's it like being back "On Tour" in North America? In this week's episode, I break down all the little things that are happening to push the touring business forward and what I've seen out there along the way!Plus, the rock world was stunned by the sudden passing of Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters). Taylor made time for everyone it seems and I am happy to be included in that list. I tell a story of a great day in Germany I shared with him and what he meant to the business.www.brentonontour.com/

2022-04-0126 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Making It" with Chris Dudley (Underoath)Chris Dudley (Underoath) stops by today to give HIS definition of "Making It". With countless tours, albums sold, a Grammy nomination, and hoards of fans around the world, one would think they have. With a new album and World Tour planned, Underoath is busier than ever!Chris also scores Movies on the side and offers his take on his favorite Movies scores, composers, and the different goals he has set out for himself in the movie industry.Has Chris Dudley "Made It?". Only he knows that. After listening today you may as well.

2022-02-2447 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Making It" with Cory Churko (Shania Twain/Kelly Clarkson/Toque)Has Cory Churko "Made It?"I mean, he's toured the world with Shania Twain and Kelly Clarkson, played the Superbowl, been getting paid as a musician since he was a young boy in his family's band, and just recently settled into a residency gig with Shania in Las Vegas.That sounds like it to me!However, everyone has their own definition of "Making It' and today, Cory stops by to offer his! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022-02-1653 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Making It" with Jeff "Diesel" Dalziel (Multi-Platinum, Award winning Music Producer, Songwriter & Mixer)Jeff "Diesel" Dalziel is a Multi-Platinum Award Winning Music Producer (CCMA, Juno, CMA), Songwriter, and Mixer having worked with artists like The Washboard Union, Nice Horse, Dan Davidson, Jim Cuddy, Ian Thornley, and more!But, has Jeff "Made It?".Join us as Jeff tells his journey to become all of those things, discusses what might be next for him, what has changed in Music Production over the years, and gives us HIS definition of "Making It".For all things Jeff:https://www.jeffdalzielofficial.com/bioFor all episodes of...

2022-02-0250 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Want to start a Podcast in 2022? + "Making It" with Matt Cundill (Soundoff Media Company)Want to start a Podcast in 2022? Matt Cundill (Soundoff Podcast/Soundoff Media Company) joins me this week to discuss some of the steps needed to launch your idea. Do you need to include Video? Do you need expensive gear? Is it expensive? Can you make money? How do you properly market and on what platforms?All this plus Matt gives HIS definition of "Making It" after having a successful career in radio, voicework, media, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022-01-2652 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Are you getting Sober in 2022? This may help w/ Dean Blundell (The Dean Blundell Show)It's been over three years since I last had a drink. It's not a subject I talk about often but feel it's time to discuss. We are three weeks into 2022 and a lot of New Year's resolutions tend to fall by the wayside by this time. Today I welcome Dean Blundell (Host of the Dean Blundell Show and head of DeanBlundell.com) to discuss his personal journey to a sober life and the lessons he's learned along the way.What are some of the tools you need to focus on when quitting drinking?Is AA...

2022-01-191h 03

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Making It" with Mercedes Nicoll (4 time Olympian)Mercedes Nicoll is a 4 time Olympian. But, has she "Made It?" Her answer may surprise you. Mercedes completed one of the greatest comebacks in sports history (after suffering a traumatic injury on the course) to qualify for her fourth Olympics. You'd think her story would be complete? You'd think!However, in some eyes here story has just begun. This week, Mercedes drops by to give HERE definition of "Making It' and may just inspire you while doing it!For all episodes check out http://www.brentonontour.com/ Learn...

2022-01-1230 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Making It" with Craig Gass (Comedian/Howard Stern Show)Comedian Craig Gass (The Howard Stern Show/King of Queen's/Sex and the City) stops by to give his definition of "Making It". From guest appearances on Sex and the City and King of Queen's to his past and current gig with the Howard Stern Show, has Craig made it? His answer may surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022-01-0551 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds That's a Wrap on 2021!2021 is about to be in the rear view mirror! How was YOUR 2021? It felt a lot like 2020 to me but I did have a few highlights and touring in there as well as a bit of travel. Pressing ahead seems to be the theme of the land these days and today I wrap-up 2021 with a quick once over of how it went, what might be next for the podcast and more! Thanks for listening and please visit me over at http://www.brentonontour.com for all episodes and highlights from the show! Learn more about...

2021-12-2216 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Making It" w/ Chad Guy (PM/TA for KISS) + Dave Fortune (PM/Tour Director)Chad Guy and Dave Fortune have worked with, ran and continue to run the biggest concerts on the planet. Chad is PM/Tour Accountant for KISS and Dave spends his time as a freelance Production Manager and Tour Director having worked with Taylor Swift, Ed Sheehan, ACDC and more! You would think they have "Made it" in the music business but both stop by today to offer their take on the subject; their answers may surprise you. Collectively the three of us have known and worked with each other for 20+ years and today's chat reflects our own individual journey's...

2021-12-081h 02

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Making It"Everyone has their definition of "Making It". Do you have yours? Have you "Made it" or still striving for it? I get asked all the time about how to "Make It" In the Music Business and the path I took to get there. Have I actually "Made It" though? In this new series I will attempt to get those answers for you. I will have guests talk about their personal Journey's and also try to offer their thoughts on what "Making It" really means! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-12-0136 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Dr. Sam Gutman MD (Rockdoc Consulting Inc)Dr. Sam Gutman MD stops by this week to talk Rockdoc Consulting Inc; his Event Medical Consulting Company, shares some stories from treating artists backstage, talks about his favourite shows, what started it all for him and more! Plus, we discuss COVID19 travel testing, the difference between PCR & Rapid Antigen testing, vaccine hesitancy and offers his thoughts on how to get through the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-11-171h 13

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds The Doctor is almost in!This coming week I have a very important episode with Dr Samual Gutman MD (Rockdoc Inc) on the way. We are going to cover a lot of things but we will touch on COVID, Vaccination Hesitancy and more. I feel it's important to have these discussions and as I continue to recover from my COVID19 experience I thought it would be best to have an actual doctor on to downplay some myths and offer his take. I hope you will join me....this is just a little jab at what's to come! Learn more about...

2021-11-1408 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Katie Rox (Nice Horse) + Dunner (The Washboard Union)Katie Rox (Nice Horse) and Dunner (The Washboard Union) are old friends, tour together, have very successful bands that have won countless awards and were two of the first Canadian bands to play live In the summer of 2021! This week we discuss how their bands came together, how long they have known each other and played shows together, touring during a pandemic, how to succeed in the music business and more! Plus we play the "Espresso Shot" and Brent challenges them both to a "Banjo off". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

2021-11-0349 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Matt Heafy (Trivium)Matt Heafy (Trivium) stops by today to talk about his touring experience this summer on the "Metal Tour of the Year" across America with Megadeth, Lamb of God and Hatebreed. Artists are experiencing all sorts of changes due to the pandemic and Matt discusses it all. Plus, we talk about Matt's new album with Trivium and of course we chat coffee and play the "Espresso Shot". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-10-2851 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Touring Roundtable - The Crew - w/ Hoogie on the Road (Shinedown), Scott Davis (Daughtry/Disturbed), Andy Robicheau (Barenaked Ladies), Jimi Storey (Halsey)Live music is back! Today I start a series of episodes featuring the people that make these shows happen. The Crew are everything to a tour and I've gathered some of the best in their field. Hoogie (Shinedown), Scott Davis (Daughtry/Disturbed), Jimi Storey (Halsey/Grouplove) and Andy Robicheau (Barenaked Ladies) all stop by to talk about the touring they have done this year after being some of the first people back on tour since the pandemic began! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-10-2151 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Planes, Trains & AutomobilesBrenton is NOT on Tour anymore having wrapped up a week ago. I found myself in a funny situation where I needed to get home by "Thanksgiving" and faced with a lot of the same circumstances our friends Neal Page and Del Griffith faced in the Thanksgiving movie that shares the title of this episode! Season 3 launches with my adventures through America to get home, the challenges we face travelling now and what happens when there is a death in the family and you gotta call an audible? All this and more on the weeks show!

2021-10-1322 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Back on Tour, New York on Sept 11 and more!I'm back on tour! I've been getting a lot of questions about what it's like out here so I dive into that. Also, I had a day off Sept 11 in NYC on the 20th Anniversary of the attacks and I give you a break down of my day and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-09-1535 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Summer Break!It's that time! The lake is calling, the campfire raging and kids needing things to do! In this quick wrap up I ask you what you are doing this summer, thank some sponsors and have a little chat. The podcast returns in Sept when I Brenton will actually be "On Tour" again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-07-2311 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Concerts are back! What does it all mean?Live music is back! This means I'll actually be "On Tour" as per the title of this podcast. What does this mean for you the ticket holder? What does this mean for the artist? Are you excited to see live music again? What was your favourite show? All this and more in this week's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-07-0915 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds B.C.'s Restart Plan (Phase 3), Soprano's Prequel Trailer, Back on Tour!The Province of British Colombia is moving to Phase 3 of our restart plan July 1. What does that mean? Also, the new Soprano's prequel trailer for "The Many Saints of Newark" dropped today and I give my thoughts and I provide a COVID health update on myself, you may just be surprised on my prognosis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-06-3015 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Tim WendelboeWorld Aeropress Champion and coffee roaster Tim Wendelboe returns to the show for an update on the coffee business, life in Oslo, Norway and what's next for his company? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-06-0932 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Corinne Lea (Rio Theatre Vancouver)Corinne Lea is Owner/Operator of Vancouver's storied Rio Theatre. After raising over Eight Million dollars during their "Save the Rio" campaign through the help of local fundraising and names like Kevin Smith and Ryan Reynolds, Corinne was able to plant her foot firmly into the Vancouver movie, music, and performance scene. Then, the Pandemic hit and threatened to destroy all the amazing work that was done and potentially close the theatre. How did Corinne and her team adjust? How competitive is the Movie Theatre business with Cineplex controlling the market? What's next or small theatres like the Rio...

2021-06-0252 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds B.C.'s restart planToday the Province of British Columbia, Canada announced their restart plan for the rest of 2021. In this quick 10 min "Espresso Shot" I cover off the basics of the plan as well as give you my quick favourite's for coffee, region and brand! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-05-2612 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Frank Sidoris (Guitarist w/ Slash ft Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators & Mammoth WVH) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-05-1354 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Karen Bliss (Canadian Correspondent - Billboard, Founder - Samaritan Mag) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-05-051h 01

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Jessica Castillo ( Coffee Dates with Jess Podcast) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-04-2831 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds John Guarnieri (Coffee and the Secret Service) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-04-2136 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Juan Bagnell (somegadgetguy.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-04-141h 01

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Brent Fitz (Slash, Toque, Gene Simmons Band) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-03-3152 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Ray Zahab ( Explorer, Ultra Distance Runner, Kapik1 Coffee) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-03-2429 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Brian Wheat (Tesla) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-03-1757 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Sarah and David Ayres - One Year Later Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-03-1031 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Coffee Snobs & A**holes Part 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-03-0341 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Coffee Snobs & A**holes Part 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-02-2437 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Will Wells - The Artery Community Roasters - Ottawa, Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-02-1739 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Veronika Galova - The "Coffee Queen" -Live from Oslo, Norway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-02-1031 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Jeremy Gursey: The real "Mocha Joe", Celebrity Barista, Cloud Roasting InnovatorJeremy Gursey burst into Hollywood on Movie and TV set's with his unique brand of coffee and style and never looked back! Jeremy became the basis of the character "Mocha Joe" from HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm", became Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz and Dr Phil's personal Barista, opened an amazing Roastery in Las Vegas, worked with Korn and Machine Gun Kelly to create their coffee brands and just merged with Coffee Manufactory out of San Francisco.In our debut episode we discuss: The changes in the current coffee scene due to COVID The process of Merging His...

2021-02-0340 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Journey for Java PreviewThe "Journey for Java" podcast is coming and in today's final preview I give you a little bit of information on what to expect!Also, we will revisit my highlight reel from the first "Coffee Cast" series that included a ton of guests including Jeremy Gursey (J Gursey Coffee), Tim Wendelboe, Todd Kerns (Slash/Toque), Dave Ellefson (Megadeth), Brent Fitz (Slash/Toque), Ray Luzier (Korn), Lex Albrecht, Darrin Grieve and more!https://www.instagram.com/journeyforjavapodcasthttps://twitter.com/JourneyForJava1Powered By Blue Microphones L...

2021-01-2656 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Journey for Java - A Preview + Dark Roast Debunk!The Journey for Java is almost here and I give a little preview of what's to come?Also, is there more caffeine in Dark Roast Coffee? I spend some time debunking some myths for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-01-2013 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds The Journey for Java Begins!2021 is here and I have an update on where the podcast is headed! You asked, so you got! Coffee returns with the launch of the "Journey for Java" series! The "Coffee Cast" series were some of my most popular episodes so please join me again as I take you on the "Journey for Java" in search of the best coffee stories, brands, cafe's and people from around the world to my own back yard in Vancouver, Canada!Launching shortly!Stay Tuned....http://www.brentonontour.comhttps://deanblundell.com

2021-01-0712 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Miki Agrawal and Radha Agrawal (Tushy/Thinx/Daybreaker)Twin-sister serial entrepreneurs Miki and Radha Agrawal change lives world-wide with their brands Tushy, Thinx, and Daybreaker.Slice, the first gluten-free pizza place in New York (later the successful franchise, WILD), Thinx, the period underwear for women, Daybreaker, starting people's days with an alcohol-free rave, and Tushy, the portable bidet helping you properly clean your bum: the Agrawal sisters have already done so much for people around the world, and there is no sign of stopping.On this final episode of the "Life Cast," we discuss their journey, the struggles of moving to New York...

2020-12-1848 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Fred PennerFred Penner's Place was and is one of the most iconic kid shows in Canadian Television history and he joins me today to talk about the show and so much more! In this episode we break down: How did the show all come together? Growing up in Winnipeg and where he got his inspiration from? Staying in touch with fellow Winnipeg musicians who have found success like him including Neil Young and The Guess Who. His relationship with fellow children's performers Sharon Louis and Bram and Mr, Dressup? How did "The Cat Came Back" his famous song come...

2020-11-2535 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Brenton on Tour - Thanks to YOU and YOU and even YOU!Episode #51 is here!! In this quick episode, I just wanted to say thanks eh! Thanks to you the listener, the production people, sponsors, and everyone involved in making this so much fun for me! Through the first 50 we explored coffee from around the world, mental health in music, travel tips, amazing travel stories and we are on our way to finishing up the modules with "Life" stories from amazing people!Where do we go from here? I'm not sure but one thing is for certain, if you keep tuning in, I will keep trying to entertain you...

2020-11-1811 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace)Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace) is my guest this week on the "Life Cast" series! Fronting one of the most successful bands in Canadian rock history is just one of his many jobs.In this episode, we break down Breaking OLP in Toronto When did he feel he finally wrote "The Song" and how it changed the band? What was the hardest album to make? How to balance touring and fatherhood? What's next for him and OLP? It's episode 50 and I couldn't be more excited to have Raine along for a chat to celebrate it!

2020-11-1136 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Bif NakedBif Naked joins me this week to discuss her life and how she kicked the walls down to live it her way! Bif continues to inspire women around the world with her fearless attitude and positive energy! She has battled through an industry traditionally dominated by men and left many in her wake, beat breast cancer, and came out the other side to keep rocking the world with new music, concerts and words!Bif plays a live show for JuJu Live tonight October 30th and speaks all about it as well! https://herroyalmajestys.co...

2020-10-3045 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Renee PaquetteSince leaving WWE Renee Paquette has been relatively quiet but still one of the busiest people on the planet! Whether it's writing a book, building a new show, staying in touch with her over 3 million followers on social media, or balancing the multitude of media requests (including this one), Renee still finds a way to balance it all.As Renee gears up for the next chapter of her life she took the time to stop by the Podcast to update our listeners on what she's been up to and what might be next?W...

2020-10-2846 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Darryl Hurs - (Indie Week / CD Baby)Darryl Hurs has a 25+ year history in the music business including launching and running one of Canada’s largest indie music festivals and conference, Indie Week, and is also the current director of market development for CD Baby in Canada.In this episode Darryl stops by to discuss: How he started his 25 year + career? Taking Indie Week online fully in 2020? How to break an act in 2020 and beyond? The ever-changing roles in the music industry How to sign up for Indie Week and all the resources the festival can offer. Plus, I'm giving away 5 passes to...

2020-10-2154 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Paul Mercs - Paul Mercs ConcertsPaul Mercs is a staple in the Canadian Music Industry and beyond, working over the years with the likes of David Bowie, Pearl Jam, Heart, Brian Wison and so many others! Paul is a mentor of mine; has been a Manager, Publicist, Promoter and so much more! We chat about: The current state of the music industry? How he got his start and how his first show at the famous Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver came about? His prodest moments of his career so far including doing the first show at Empire Stadium in Vancouver aft...

2020-10-1449 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Ted Fleming: Partake Brewing (Award winning Alcohol Free Craft Beer)Ted Fleming formed his award winning Alcohol Free Craft Beer brand "Partake" 10 years ago when he was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and had to quit drinking! The only way Ted was to enjoy a Craft Beer again was to create a product without Alcohol that would rival any beer in taste and has formed one of the fastest growing companies in Canada as a result! Ted joins me this week to discuss: Creating a product to rival beer companies around the world and offer an alternative Entering the Non-Alcoholic space and the challenges he's faced? Struggling to...

2020-09-3033 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Clare Pooley - Author - The Sober Diaries, The Authenticity ProjectBest selling Author and Blogger Clare Pooley (The Sober Diaries/The Authenticity Project and The Sober Mummy Blog) joins me this week on the "Life Cast" to talk about her Life.In 2019 I chose a life without alcohol and found "The Sober Diaries" on a bookshelf. After reading through a few chapters I reached out to Clare and was amazed when she wrote me back. Throughout my first year of this new path, Clare was gracious with her time and would check in from time to time to answer my questions and give some advice....

2020-09-231h 01

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Bill Vigars - On the road with Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope!In 1980, Canada was introduced to one of its greatest Canadians when Terry Fox set out on his Marathon of Hope run across Canada to raise money and awareness for cancer research.After 143 days and over 5,000 kilometres (all on one leg), the journey abruptly ended when Terry's cancer returned. Terry was forced to return to his home in British Columbia, Canada, and sadly was never able to complete the journey.Since then, the story has been told in countless movies, books, articles, and documentaries around the globe. Every year, people pay tribute to his legacy through...

2020-09-161h 42

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Ray Zahab ( World Explorer, Ultra Marathoner, Philanthropist) w Co-Host Mercedes NicollRay Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, Ultra Marathon distance runner, and founder of the non-profit Impossible2Possible!Ray joins Mercedes and I this week to wrap up the "Travel Cast" series with stories of his journey across The Sahara, Arctic, and his adventures around the world!Ray also breaks down his amazing charity Impossible2Possible and taking people on adventures all over the world.It's a great way to wrap up the series and Mercedes gives us an update on her world and Podcast "Dropping In". We do a quick review together of...

2020-09-1159 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Chris Trew - Prepping for a Hurricane in New Orleans and Comedian Life!Chris Trew is a stand-up comedian living in New Orleans and host of the "Good Morning to Gamble" Podcast on the BootKrewe Media and Dean Blundell Network!Chris joins me this week to discuss:- The looming double hurricane that is about to hit New Orleans and shares advice on how to prep for it?- Life as a stand-up comedian in today's age and how he is making out- His podcast "Good Morning to Gamble"www.brentonontour.comhttps://bootkrewemedia.comhttps://bootkrewemedia...

2020-08-2631 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Music Business tips with Elena Cabal Rodríguez'Live vs Live' is an independent Instagram live show where music industry professionals get together to share their experiences, promote their work and discuss the future of the industry after the pandemic.Recently I was asked to be a guest on the show and had a great chat with host Elena Cabal Rodríguez!We chatted about trying to break into the music and concert industry, tips for breaking through and some of the things I used to start my career, what struggles one may face when breaking in and what the future of concerts m...

2020-08-0555 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Homeschooling, Music Talk and Post Covid Life.It's the last week of school in Canada and my kids return to talk about their homeschooling experience and what might be next for them?Also, I'm getting a lot of questions about the return of concerts and the music business so I'll weigh in the best I can here.Finally, I am also getting a bunch of questions of how my recovery from COVID-19 is going? I've tried an inhaler and also just started my journey on CBD to try and help. I thought I'd give you an update. It's not all good, tune...

2020-06-2432 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Paul Feinstein (Paulcast Host) & Mercedes NicollWhat will the future of travel hold for us all? Travel and Food blogger Paul Feinstein of the "Paul Cast" podcast joins Mercedes and I this week to discuss just that!In this episode we breakdown: New Rules for Checking in New Rules for actually flying and what that will look like Are people ready for the change Baggage and the madness ahead What will be the new "Travel Asshole" It's a new world and we are just a guest in it. As we attempt to get back to a new normal, the three of u...

2020-06-1047 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Q-Unique (NYC original, Stillwell, King's Bounty band)Q-Unique (King's Bounty, Stillwell, NYC original) returns to the podcast to give us an update on what's happening in New York City. Since the COVID-19 has reared its head to the world, few cities have suffered more. Q breaks down the different personalities, the politics, what's next for the city and how he thinks it will look like when we are all back to normal. Plus, we chat about all the things he is doing with his bands King Bounty, Stillwell and he updates me on "Brooklyn Joe" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

2020-05-1327 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Abbie Simpson (Author)Abbie Simpson is better known as "Abby the Tweet" on twitter and moved to Vancouver from Eastern Canada 13 years ago. I moved from Eastern Canada 15 years ago. Given our timeline almost lined up I thought I would ask Abby about the "East vs West" battle and opinions and if it's even a "thing?".We discuss:Opinions from people in the East on us "Westerners"Leafs Vs Canucks?The Riots in Vancouver in 2011The Difference in Political landscapes Will BC and Alberta separate or is "Cascadia" a thing?

2020-05-0832 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Addie Bell (Jet Set and Travel Luxury Travel Services) & Mercedes NicollWhat will the world of travel look like after the COVID19 Pandemic ends? Addie Bell of Jet Set and Travel Luxury Services joins Mercedes and I this week to discuss. Addie sends people all over the world to luxurious travel destinations and like the rest of industry's, hers has been affected by the current state of the world. Addie tells us her thoughts on:What travel will look like after things get back to normal?Her favourite destinations around the world?Luxury options on a budget?Plus, Mercedes and I...

2020-05-0646 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Ben Leavitt (Social Media Tips, Content Monetization and Hacks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-05-0535 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Todd Hancock (Toddcast Podcast) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-05-011h 03

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Chris Machete (Machete Comics/HM Music School) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-04-281h 04

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Olympics Roundtable w/Maelle Riker, Britt Janyk, Derek Livingston and Co-Host Mercedes Nicoll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-04-2244 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Mike Pongracz (Professional Voice Over Actor and Producer)-PART 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-04-1628 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Mike Pongracz (Professional Voice Over Actor and Producer) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-04-0940 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Covid19-What happens when you test positive? My kids tell you all about our experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-03-3119 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Covid19 testing process in Canada post International Travel (What you need to know?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-03-1815 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Sarah Ayres - Last Min Travel Madness with Co-Host Mercedes Nicoll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-03-1142 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Shawn Matthias: Former NHL player, Shawn Matthias-(Panthers, Leafs, Canucks, Avalanche, Jets) & Co-Host Mercedes NicollEver wonder how the stars of the NHL travel from game to game or what happens after they have been traded and need to scramble to the next team? Former NHL player Shawn Matthias (Panthers, Canucks, Leafs, Avalanche, Jets) joins Mercedes and myself to discuss all things NHL Travel. Also, Mercedes recently returned from the Youth Olympics in Switzerland and gives us the rundown! Plus we introduce our new segment "Travel Facts of the week"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-03-0438 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Paul Feinstein & Mercedes Nicoll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-02-2649 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Mercedes Nicoll (Dropping In Host/Canadian Olympian Snowboarder) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-02-1927 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds "Music Cast"-The ReviewIt's time to review the "Music Cast"! Join me this week as I review some clips from some of the amazing guests who joined me for these episodes.You might have missed: Barry Kerch (Shinedown) discussing their new album, his coffee brand and band strugglesKaren Bliss (Music Journalist/Samaritan Mag Founder) discussing her journey and favourite interviewsAaron Chapman (Vancouver Historian/Author; "Vancouver after Dark") discussing the Vancouver music scene past, present and futureFrank Sidoris (Slash) auditioning for Slash, touring around the world and facing adversityDave...

2020-02-0533 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Music Business Roundtable-PART 2!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-01-2945 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds The Music Business Roundtable!We are live in front of a studio audience at Nimbus School of Recording Arts in Vancouver, Canada. Joined by Producers: Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Biffy Clyro, RHCP) and Doug Fury (Bif Naked), along with Todd Hancock (ToddCast Podcast), Lyle Chausse (LCE Music), Corrine Lea (Rio Theatre), Dave Roberts (The Washboard Union), J.J. Caithcart (Scrape Records) and Kristina Lao (Actor, Musician, Artist Advocate); we break down what's happening in Vancouver and around the world of music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-01-2248 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Q-Unique" (Stillwell, The Arsonists, King's Bounty)From touring the world over with Public Enemy in his hip hop band "The Arsonists" to forming the band "Stillwell" with Fieldy of the Heavy Metal band Korn to forming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-01-1537 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Dave Palmer (Rod Stewart Drummer) & Ben Melman (Rod Stewart Tour Manager) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020-01-0846 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Dimebag Darrell (Pantera, Damageplan) 15 years later Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-12-1147 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Frank Sidoris (Guitarist-Slash ft Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators)-Part 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-12-0440 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Frank Sidoris (Guitarist-Slash ft Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators)-Part 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-11-2745 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Aaron Chapman (Author-Vancouver After Dark, Historian) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-11-201h 04

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Karen Bliss (Music Journalist, Canadian Correspondent for Billboard Magazine, founder of samaritanmag.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-11-1353 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Barry Kerch (Shinedown) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-11-0642 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds BrentonOnTour "Coffee Cast"- The First 10 Reviewed!The first 10 episodes of the "Coffee Cast" are in the books and I spend episode 11 reviewing some of my favourite moments! Catch gear chat with Darren Grieve (News 1130), Seinfeld coffee talk with Todd Kerns (Slash, Toque, Age of Electric), Breaking into Hollywood with celebrity barista and the real "Mocha Joe" Jeremy Gursey, Launching a coffee brand and touring the world in Megadeth with Dave Ellefson (Megadeth), Cycling, gear and coffee around the world with Team Canada and Team Tibco's Lex Albrecht, New albums and tasting coffee around the world with two of the best drummers in the world; Ray...

2019-10-301h 02

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Tim Wendelboe (Aeropress World Champion & Coffee Roaster) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-10-2358 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Ray Luzier (Korn/KXM) & Brent Fitz (Slash/Toque/Gene Simmons)-Drumming and Tasting Coffee around the world!-Part 2!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-10-1627 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Ray Luzier (Korn/KXM) & Brent Fitz (Slash/Toque/Gene Simmons)-Drumming and Tasting Coffee around the world!-Part 1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-10-0937 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Lex Albrecht (Canadian National Cyclist/Team Tibco Member)In this episode Lex Albrecht and myself discuss competing around the world as a member of Team Canada's National Cycling Team as well as a member of the elite Team Tibco out of California, her love of motorcycles and biking, tasting coffee around the world, the amazing portable coffee gear she travels with, her charity work for "Fast and Female" as well as "Charles Bruneau", and her up-coming race against former NHL player Georges Laraque In Montreal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-10-0234 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds BrentonOnTour "Coffee Cast"-Episode #6- David Ellefson (Megadeth/Sleeping Giants) discusses all things Ellefson Coffee Company!In this episode I'm joined by Megadeth bassist David Ellefson to talk about his excellent coffee brand; Ellefson Coffee! We discuss branding and marketing coffee in today's day and age, the various brands he has made for other artists, touring the world and maintaining the brand, quality and new way's to market, what kind of "Coffee" gear he's working with, side projects, his new book and so much more!

2019-09-2500 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Jeremy Gursey Coffee-The Real "Mocha Joe"-Part 2Jeremy Gursey burst into Hollywood on Movie and TV set's with his unique brand of coffee and style and never looked back! Join me for Part #2 as we continue to discuss how Jeremy became the basis of the character "Mocha Joe" from HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm", became Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz and Dr Phil's personal Barista, opened an amazing Roastery in Las Vegas, his unique style of roasting, how did "Korn Koffee" with the Heavy Metal band "Korn" come together and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-09-1834 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Jeremy Gursey Coffee-The "Real" Mocha Joe-Part 1Jeremy Gursey burst into Hollywood on Movie and TV set's with his unique brand of coffee and style and never looked back! Join me as we discuss how Jeremy became the basis of the character "Mocha Joe" from HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm", became Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz and Dr Phil's personal Barista, opened an amazing Roastery in Las Vegas, his unique style of roasting, how did "Korn Koffee" with the Heavy Metal band "Korn" come together and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-09-1121 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Todd Kerns (Slash/Toque) Seinfeld at 30! A discussion on the top 5 coffee scenes from the show to celebrate 30 years of SeinfeldSeinfeld just turned 30 years old and at the core of it is Coffee! Todd Kerns (Slash, Toque, Age of Electric) and I breakdown the top five coffee scenes from the show, discuss travelling the world in search of amazing coffee, the brand new album from Toque and all things Todd Kerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-09-0436 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Darren GrieveHe keep's Vancouver safe in the sky's as the eye in the sky for News1130 and keeps the residence of Whistler rocking in the afternoon's for WhistlerFM. My guest Darren "Danger" Grieve and I discuss his coffee journey, his love of pour over, his recent trip to taste Proud Mary Coffee in Portland and his love of Aeropress! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-08-2820 min

Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring Minds Which "Coffee A**hole" are you?I ask you the question! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-08-2813 min