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The Second Act PodcastJeff Kolez - #149Jeff Kolez was going through a divorce when it became apparent to him that there was no way for him to compete, let alone win. The odds were too long, everything was stacked against him and he didn’t want everyone to feel that way. So, once he was back on his feet, he started on a path to work with others to help them understand that they had people in their corner and there was a way out. With 50% of first marriages ending in divorce, Jeff knew there had to be a market for men who had no ide...2025-01-1350 min
The Second Act PodcastPaul Myrehaug - #148Paul Myrehaug knew that comedy was what he wanted to do. He knew he could do it. He just had to find a way! Now, 20+ years into his career, he is closing the largest soft seat theater tour in Canada, living abroad making scores of people laugh out loud at his unique brand of humour. How a style develops, how you know something is going to work and what goes into the never ending job of creation, Paul talks about everything on this great chat! Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastStacey Brown - #147Stacey Brown had the perfect life. House in the country, great career, beautiful family and a loving husband. But as her son struggled with addiction and mental health issues, she watched it slip away. A traumatic event ripped all sense of normalcy away from her, and she knew there was a different path for her. After a divorce and walking away from everything she knew, she wrote a book, started a coaching practice and is moving ahead with a life she never knew existed, until it was the only one she could live. Join us while we chat about...2024-12-1645 min
The Second Act PodcastMariah Pettry - #146Mariah Pettry has seen a lot. Addiction and all that goes along with it, but she knew there was more for her in this world, and she finally found it. Now, she is helping others find theirs and her story is incredible! Born in the Appalachian basin, bounced all over the USA and having settled in Georgia, she understands what it takes to stay the course. Her perspective on addiction, beating it and staying on the right path is hard earned and easily shared. She takes us through her life on the show, and you won’t be disappointed sh...2024-12-0249 min
The Second Act PodcastDelta Sweet a.k.a. Pat Kordyback - #145Pat Kordyback has seen success. His band Stereos took the world by storm in the early 2000’s and they played everywhere, with everyone. Not too bad for a couple of Edmonton kids hoping to play the Warped Tour! Now, after some stops and starts, he is out of the gate as Delta Sweet, a country-inspired alter ego. Still equipped with hooks and melodies, he’s trying something new and we are here for the ride! Join us for an incredible chat!
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The Second Act PodcastMaria C. Palmer - #144Maria Palmer has lived a very unique life. The daughter of one of Pittsburgh’s most successful restaurateurs, she saw the great side of a business that almost couldn’t lose. Then, once her father ran afoul with the law and lost the business, she saw how that affected everyone around her. As she gathered stories for a book she never knew she’d publish, she eventually figured out what made her dad tick and took him on an incredible ride! Join us for a chat about keeping things alive, in the face of adversity!
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The Second Act PodcastAlice Cadd - #143New show this week with psychiatrist-turned-author Alice Cadd! This Perth-based practitioner turned years of human psyche understanding into a career that uses that info to make us sweat! Check it out!
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The Second Act PodcastBenjamin Kintisch - #142Benjamin Kintisch has had a unique career path to this point. He has, by his own admission, zigged and zagged through numerous roles in different fields, but he never stopped creating. Using his gifts to express himself was always near and dear to his heart, but it was not until he started his attempt at playwriting that he found out what he is here to do. Please join us!
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The Second Act PodcastMaria Rigopoulou - #141Maria Rigapoulou knew from an early age that understanding how things worked was important to her. A career in electrical engineering seemed to satisfy that itch, until she sustained an injury that left her laid up and with a prognosis she did not understand completely. She was told that she had the bone health of an 80 year old, but she was only in her early 30’s! She has since devoted her life into understanding how people can deal with these instances and created a whole business around this issue. Join us for a great chat!
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The Second Act PodcastAnnae Jones - #140Annae Jones has never had it easy. Born without arms, she has always had to find a way, so when her life started to allow for her to find time to express herself, it is no wonder that foot painting became her new outlet for her artistic endeavors. She joins us to talk about the community she found, the opportunities that are out there and how she has translated all of her lessons learned in life to keep focused on moving her new found passion ahead. Join us for a great chat!
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The Second Act PodcastDaniel Harper - #139Daniel Harper has seen a lot. He went off on his own path in his late teens, played and listened to every kind of music under the sun and when he got his life back on track, his wife and family were there to guide him to a blue collar job. Never one to leave anything on the table, Daniel started recording under the name Poorboy Slides and is releasing some of the most incredible music you will ever hear! Take some time to hear his story, if he can do it, we all have a shot! Please join...2024-06-1749 min
The Second Act PodcastLogan Harland - #138Logan Harland got to live out every young Canadian’s dream. Hockey at the highest level all the way along, but once he got to the top of his Jr career, the reality set in. He talks about finding trouble, then finding himself, all while playing the game he loves. Now, as he works towards his psychology career, he hopes to help others on the same path avoid some of the heartache. A great show and a story just waiting to be written! Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastOGR Scintilla - #137Shane Kimber, aka OGR Scintilla, is an AB farmer who also happens to be a prolific producer of fire beats and parody jams that the whole country knows, even if they don’t! Shane talks about what goes into a life of creation and where he finds the inspiration to have more than a few profiles out to the world! Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastDick Frost - #136Dick Frost is a blue collar social media legend who succeeds at everything he decided he wants to try. Tik Tok, Facebook, IG or podcasting, Dick knows that hard work, an incredible knack for getting the right shot and creativity unbound will lead him to more followers, more views and revenue in places that people never look. Since the last time he was on, so much has changed, I had to ask him to come back and tell us all about it. He’s a friend, a mentor and the most successful social media personality I know. Please join us!2024-05-061h 04
The Second Act PodcastDebra Kasowski - #135Debra Kasowski had a family, a career and all the other markers of a great life. She had no real urge to look outside of what she knew, until she decided to start sharing her gift...the gift of herself. Now, as an author, podcaster, coach, wife and mother, she spends her time sharing her message with people, helping them make the most of their gifts. An incredible discussion about knowing there is a little more out there and figuring out how to go for it!
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The Second Act PodcastHeidi Davis - #134Heidi Davis knew she was going to help people. As a recreational therapist, she had the skills to help the people who came to her, but as she realized she had more to offer, she took it to the people around her and she found a whole world that opened up to her. It’s an incredible chat with someone who is just getting started!
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2024-04-0852 min
The Second Act PodcastSeth Anderson - #133
Seth Anderson made some big changes. And he couldn’t stop! After moving from rural Alberta to work in a corporate setting, he continued to follow his calling, leading and mentoring people. Eventually, he shut down the corporate life altogether and dove headfirst into artist development. After hooking up with Blue Willow Entertainment, he’s been able to chase that dream down and it’s been an incredible experience thus far. He joins us again to take us down that road!
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The Second Act PodcastFrank King - #132Frank King is a 10 time TedX Talk veteran who wrote for Jay Leno and works the cruise ship circuit up to 12 weeks a year, but as he will tell us, suicide is always on the menu. Frank talks about realizing that he lives with chronic suicidal ideation, to go along with his wicked sense of humour, and how he managed to turn a curse and a blessing into a career! You won’t be disappointed in your choice to join us!
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The Second Act PodcastGideon Foster - #131Gideon Foster did what he was supposed to do. He got a job, went to work and pushed on into his mid-40’s. After a spiritual awakening, however, he decided that he needed to pursue his passion for music full time. Now, 10 years in, he has a lot of perspective on what goes into these choices. It's a great chat that has a lot of interesting pieces to it. It won’t disappoint, please, join us!
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The Second Act PodcastHeather Shtuka - #130Heather Shtuka is a force of nature. When her son went missing from a ski town in British Columbia in 2018, the idea that she would stop before getting closure never crossed her mind. 6 years later, her mission hasn’t changed. She has morphed inti an author, advocate and still, mother looking for answers. It’s not always easy, but her passion and drive is so inspiring, you have to listen to the whole thing. Please, take the time to join us!
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The Second Act PodcastDr. Natali Mei - #129Dr. Natali Mei has lived an incredible life to this point. Incredible success, finding out what didn’t work and managing to earn a doctorate, all while living all over the world! Eastern Europe, the US and now based in Rome Italy, Natali talks about putting the effort in when she knew she wasn’t on the right path. She now helps people manage the same addiction demons that ravaged her life and she is here to tell us how she keeps her train moving forward! Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastEric Alper - #128Eric Alper is a music biz lifer. You name them, he’s worked with them. He’s seen the industry go from cassettes and CD’s to fully online. He’s watched people rise and he’s watched them fall, and in his own words “No one knows anything!” His look at the only industry he’s ever known is raw and unfiltered, but that’s the way you like it! It’s an incredible chat with a guest we can only hope to bring! Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastTrev Leota - #127Trev Leota has seen it all and done it all in the world of rugby. Championships and success has followed him everywhere he went, but just like everyone else, Father Time eventually caught up to him. He needed to figure out what he was going to do, he knew he had more to provide the world. He has found that purpose helping others who aren’t as fortunate as him, and he is just getting started on his Second Act! Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastRob Wells - #126You know Rob Wells’ work, it’s everywhere. Writing and producing for stars such as Ariana Grande, Nick Lachey, Justin Bieber and Nice Horse, his influence is ubiquitous in the Canadian and world music scene. But a career in music isn’t a plug and play proposition. We chat with Rob about what goes into the perseverance and determination required to stay on course. Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastBonus Episode - Santa!We got Santa last year, and if you didn't catch it, here he is again.
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2023-12-2514 min
The Second Act PodcastJeffrey Eisen - #125Jeffrey Eisen has a pretty normal first act. Take over the company business, have success, build it up, take on challenges and overcome them with a lot of determination and a little bit of luck. Eventually, his body told him it was time for a change and he has found the fulfilment that the life of entrepreneurship was not providing. Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastMauricio Flores - #124This week we chat with engineer-turned-photographer Mauricio Flores and the conversation couldn’t have been more timely! Growing up in war-torn El Salvador, he knew he wanted to be an engineer, but it wasn’t until he got to Canada that he truly found his passion for creating tools to help others reach their goals. It’s the not the usual “technical-turned-artist” story, but he articulates his passion and reasons so well, you will absolutely understand his point of view! Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastKehly MacDuff - Episode #123This week we have a really interesting guest, someone who has been on the radar for a long time, but she was destined to be episode #123! Kehly MacDuff has an incredible story of perseverance through a tough upbringing, childhood sexual trauma, becoming a scholarship athlete in Canada and the US and bringing it all back together to be health and wellness coach running her own practice. No shortage of inspiration with her, and she is honest and direct about all that goes into her incredible journey. Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastAaron McGeough - Episode #122Aaron McGeough has already conquered the hospitality industry, with the ongoing success of his bar in Victoria BC, Hecklers. A comedy club, Aaron realised that he was able to gather data and use it to help the comics that came through to widen their reach and after a little bit of convincing, he was able to make the dream of a second opportunity a reality. Starting Good Little Robot with a comic pal and his sister, Aaron has started to chase a second dream and he is here to chat about what goes into a swing to make it lu...2023-11-2741 min
The Second Act PodcastMorgan Bosch - Episode #121Morgan Bosch thought she had it all figured out…until a summer of labour showed her she was just at the beginning! Instead of going to university to be a teacher, she hit the bricks as a crane operator and has never looked back…only up!! A great chat with someone who loves what they do, join us to visit with Morgan and what goes into a crane operators life!
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The Second Act PodcastPaul Langlois - Episode #120Paul Langlois knew that he wasn’t done yet. But when The Tragically Hip’s career was rocked by Gord Downie’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing, it really seemed like it was over. Bearing down on the prospect of his musical output being curtailed was all he needed to gather up some pals and start playing again, and he was shocked about what came about. An album of new songs, inspired by his experiences and influenced by his past, Guess What? came out to an uproar. He certainly wasn't done yet. Check this chat out, I guarantee that if you are...2023-11-1351 min
The Second Act PodcastAmanda Keeles - Episode #119Amanda Keeles had success by any measure…except her own. She knew that all the money in the world couldn’t put the fire inside of her out, so she finally embraced it and doubled down on herself. Many difficult decisions and countless hours later, it’s all coming together. A new album, a band and a tour, everything she thought she wanted is coming to fruition, and she tells us all about it.
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The Second Act PodcastRichard Kaufman - Episode #118Richard Kaufman is an incredible storyteller with an equally incredible story. Almost kicked out of the military a second time by 23, he watched 9/11 happen in real time and dedicated himself to service. He has since gone on to write a book, create a podcast that serves as his vocation, as well as creating clothing lines and many other side bar activities that allow him to create the life he wants to live. His enthusiasm is palpable and he truly wants everyone to follow in his footsteps. Join us and take the first one!
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The Second Act PodcastSabrena Morgan - Episode #117Sabrena Morgan has quite a story. Using meth at 13, a full blown addict in her 20's, a mother, realtor, divorcee, clean for chunks of time before ending up with a 9 year federal rap and having to make some real tough choices. Now, out on home confinement, she is telling her story and helping others is her goal. We're here to help!
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2023-10-231h 09
The Second Act PodcastD Jay McGrath - Episode #116D Jay McGrath can tell you all about expectations. Moving away at 15 to play hockey, getting drafted to the WHL and coming home to a hero's welcome when anxiety and depression had completely derailed his career. He didn't have anywhere to turn, so he shut himself off to the world, retreating into drugs and alcohol to quiet his inner-monologue. Just over a year ago, he decided to make a change and he is spreading his word all over the youth sports landscape. Being great at one thing doesn't mean you have all the answers, and D Jay is here...2023-10-1652 min
The Second Act PodcastPeter Young - Episode #115Peter Young met the woman of his dreams. She was smart, athletic, pretty and, most importantly, a woman of faith. Peter just knew that he was going to marry her and live happily ever after. He had no idea that her and her family were under the control of a man who had an incredible grasp on them and wasn't about to let go. A harrowing tale of love, loss and bewilderment, Peter joins us to talk about what he had to endure to extricate himself and his children from a world so bizarre, you have to hear it...2023-10-0956 min
The Second Act PodcastRiley Amos aka The Angry Drilling Guy - Episode #114This one is a little bit different. Riley Amos is a little bit different. Engaging, brilliant and a man of the world, Riley has taken roughnecking all over the world and made a story you have to hear to believe. Running an energy company, drilling contractor, managing projects all over the world, and he still has time for shows like ours. This one won’t be for everyone, but the people who know…will love it.
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2023-10-021h 14
The Second Act PodcastRob Schremp - Episode #113Rob Schremp is a name lots of hockey fans will recognize, even if they don’t place him. He was a highly touted first round pick of the Edmonton Oilers who, after working his way through the league, has found an incredible purpose spreading the game around the world. Currently in Hong Kong developing the Chinese program for the world stage, Rob comes on and is honest and gracious about his journey, what he learned and what he hopes to pass along. Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastSonny Von Cleveland - Episode #112Sonny Von Cleveland’s story is almost too much to believe. Convicted of a felony at age 7? Check! 5 years in solitary confinement? Check! His brother moving in with the mother of his son and taking over every responsibility in that situation whil ehe was in jail? Check! An incredible tale of spinning out before catching traction and what he had to do to end up on the road he is on now! Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastKevin Banner - Episode #111Stand up comedy isn't easy. It's a long slog though places most of us have never heard of and the best you can hope for is enough to go to the next club tomorrow. Kevin Banner has lived that life and managed to succeed and thrive due to his resilience and determination. A chat with a comic who just released his second special, this is a fun chat and hopefully you get a look at what goes into the work of making people laugh!
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The Second Act PodcastGene Principe - Episode #110You know who Gene Principe is. Yeah you do. He's the guy with the puns and the costumes that has been hosting Edmonton Oiler games on Rogers Sportsnet for 20+ years. He is a regular guy, with a killer job and he joins us to give us a behind the scenes look at what the changes in sports journalism have shown him over the years. Honest and gracious, Gene is exactly like you think he is. Join us!
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The Second Act PodcastMike Toffan of Project Forest - Episode #109Mike Toffan made a career in forestry and once he understood what about that choice he was passionate about, he put something unbelievable in motion. His Project Forest initiative is an incredible undertaking that aims to re-forest areas that don't receive the attention they deserve. He uses industry leading people, techniques and technology to reintroduce "forever forests" all over Western Canada. A passionate advocate, you can hear it in his voice; this what he loves to do. Join us for great look into that life!
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The Second Act PodcastKevin McNee - Episode #108Kevin McNee is making his second appearance on the pod, and much has changed! Having laid out his plans in his previous appearance, Kevin joins us to talk about what putting those plans in motion looks like in real life. Honest and gracious, Kevin has a great story and his outlook is compelling! Join us!
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2023-08-2145 min
The Second Act PodcastJeff Pearlman - The Summer TapesWe are taking some time off for the summer, but we want you to still have your favourite episodes to listen to when you are travelling or out enjoying the weather.
This week we re-visit our chat with Jeff Pearlman in episode #63! Please let us know what you think!
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2023-08-1456 min
The Second Act PodcastJeffery Straker - The Summer TapesWe are taking some time off for the summer, but we want you to still have your favourite episodes to listen to when you are travelling or out enjoying the weather.
This week we re-visit our chat with Jeffery Straker in episode #22! Please let us know what you think!
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2023-08-071h 00
The Second Act PodcastBrad Wall - The Summer TapesWe are taking some time off for the summer, but we want you to still have your favourite episodes to listen to when you are travelling or out enjoying the weather.
This week we re-visit our chat with Brad Wall on episode #41! Please let us know what you think!
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2023-08-0147 min
The Second Act PodcastBrady Leavold - Summer TapesWe are taking some time off for the summer, but we want you to still have your favourite episodes to listen to when you are travelling or out enjoying the weather.
This week we re-visit our chat with Brady Leavold in episode #15! Please let us know what you think!
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2023-07-241h 12
The Second Act PodcastGreg German - Summer TapesWe are taking some time off for the summer, but we want you to still have your favourite episodes to listen to when you are travelling or out enjoying the weather.
This week we re-visit our chat with Greg German! Please let us know what you think!
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The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #87 - Gord NicholGord Nichol was a regular guy who worked at a number of jobs before deciding to move somewhere less hectic, take a step back and pursue what he loves: cultivating the best cannabis he can. The story is exactly what you think it is, he did it undercover and not at all when society wasn’t on board with what he wanted to do and when it became legal, he went all in. This is his story, in his words!
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The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #48 - Jade AlbertsJade Alberts is a successful entrepreneur and mentor who has parlayed his own success into an opportunity to help others achieve their dreams. From humble beginnings in rural SK, to a series of jobs that lead him through sales, the major junior hockey world and finally….to being the hot dog king of Canada (!), Jade has used a no nonsense approach to life and business that has served him well. Now, as an advisor and mentor, he revels in sharing what he has learned to help the next group of visionaries achieve! We had a fun discussion about the ups...2022-03-2846 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #47 - Dick FrostDick Frost is a social media personality who aims to show the lighter side of oilpatch life. He is a regular dude who had these ideas that made him laugh and when he spent the time to flesh them out, everyone around him laughed too. His creative side shows throughout his content and this conversation pulls back the curtain on who he really is. Sit back and listen to how your favourite patch piss-taker comes up with his ideas, why he loves what he does and how he does those long hitches away!
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The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #46 - Amy BishopAmy Bishop has an incredible story of perseverance and success, which she shares in generous detail with us this week! From a musical family and knowing that music was going to be a big part of her life from the beginning, she put everything into making a career in the music industry, even when it looked bleak. An undying belief in herself and a few hard-earned breaks along the way have kept her in the game long enough to celebrate the release of her 8th album “Perfect & Broken”. Join us for a discussion about the ups and the downs, and ul...2022-03-1458 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #45 - Cassandra ProcheraIf you’ve been around a motocross track or sledding parking lot in the interior of BC, you may have heard a girl say “Hey…I’m Cass!” to someone! It’s even more likely if you were doing something unique and that looks like a pile of fun!
Cassandra Prochera is a really energetic young lady, whose niche in life is being carved out more and more every day. An electrician by trade, but a photographer/moto rider/sno-biker and spokesperson by choice, she has a really interesting story about thinking she was doing the right things, tryin...2022-03-0752 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #44 - Jennie OgilvieJennie Ogilvie bills herself as the Unconventional Medium, but she may be selling herself short! Full of life, confidence and curiosity, Jennie shares her path to her current calling, we talk about misconceptions and she paints a clear picture of what makes her a little different from everyone else. I’ll give you a hint…it's not that much!
Jennie speaks honestly and with conviction about her gifts and she leaves just enough open at the end of a thought for you to pick it up and think about it yourself…if you are so inclined! Join us for a...2022-02-2849 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #43 - Rick Campanelli (Rick The Temp)Rick The Temp. Much Music. Entertainment Tonight Canada. You know this week’s guest from numerous places on Canadian TV, but over the last few years he has taken some time to raise his sons and spend some time on the radio. Rick Campanelli is an incredibly honest and gracious guest who talks about winning a contest that would change his life in 1994, tagging Strombo in to talk about 9/11 as it happened and deciding enough is enough and tapping out for a chance to raise his sons.
Rick is an icon in Canadian broadcasting and he shares the...2022-02-2141 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #42 - Alexander KopaczAs the 2022 Beijing Olympics continue, we take an opportunity to look back on the last Games with 2018 2 Man Bobsled Gold Medalist Alexander Kopacz. Alex shares his story from working out in a gym at college to riding for glory in the Olympics and everything in between. He talks about his life after competing and what he does these days to satisfy the competitive fire.
Alex’s story is one of dedication, perseverance and, ultimately, triumph but the work is the true secret weapon to his success. Join us for a great discussion about appreciating the journey and what...2022-02-141h 06
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #41 - Brad WallGetting to write your own ending is all anyone can ask for in any career, but a politician getting a chance to go out on their own terms is really incredible. This week's guest had a successful run as the Premier of Saskatchewan, leading a new party on a decade long run in power and walking away while on top. People thought there was more in store for Brad Wall, politically and in the public eye, but as you will hear on this episode, he knew the day he called it that his political life was over.
Now, as he tri...2022-02-0746 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #40 - Garrett GeorgeGarrett George has a very interesting and all too familiar story. His parents divorced while he was very young & he became an angry young man who ended up at a Boy’s Ranch meant to serve as discipline for his actions. After graduating high school and starting out in the world, he fell victim to addiction and the pitfalls of a life on the wrong side of the law. After experiencing devestating loss and running afoul with the law one final time, he knew he needed to start anew. He spent his time helping others, getting people who would otherwise have n...2022-01-3146 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #39 - Uncle HackUncle Hack.
The Danger Cats - Heavy Metal, Heavy Women, Heavy Drinkin'.
The material is not for everyone, nor the faint of heart. But, if you can look past the jokes and innuendo, there is just a guy who used to work in the oil patch who took a chance on himself. Brendan Blacquier, a.k.a. Uncle Hack is a regular dude who decided to double down on a lifestyle that spoke to people like him. He has been able to carve out a career as a content creator pushing the limits and riding the line and he couldn't ha...2022-01-2445 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #38 - Neu MannasRock n Roll ain't dead, it ain't dying and this week's guest is crusading to keep it in the forefront! Neu Mannas of The Matchstick Skeletons, Head of the Herd and Voldo Blanka fame shares his journey on the way to a career in creation. He talks about getting started, keeping on through college and finding success (does opening for Guns n Roses count!?!?) but not being in his "forever" band. He shares how high the highs can be and how low the lows are and why he keeps on doing it. A life in creation has many forms and...2022-01-1746 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #37 - Kevin McNeeEpisode #37 is a really neat journey through one gentleman's successes and how things aren't always as they appear. Kevin McNee had all the appearances of a successful career and home life, but he wasn't fulfilled. He takes responsibility for his actions and how he was responsible for his unhappiness, but he also took the steps necessary to start to heal. He reached out to us to talk about his story and it is a unpredictable journey to where he is today.
It was a vrey insightful discussion and I really hope you take some time to check Kevi...2022-01-1057 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #36 - Jesse CrossonThe first episode of 2022 is a great chat with a man who was recently released from prison after spending 19 years serving a sentence for his role in a home invasion and then a shooting. Jesse Crosson ended up participating in those activties for all the reasons you are imagining, but his time in prison was spend doing things that may not be as intuitive. He got a degree, read voraciously and even shared a cell with a serial killer! But when he was granted a surprise release last summer, he quickly found that he had a lot of things to ge...2022-01-0353 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #35 - The Man-Kind InitiativeAs we continue on our journey to share our platform with some mental health advocates throughout the holiday season, we are proud to present the founders of the Man-Kind Initiative, Kirk Coburn and Furkhan Dandia. They share their stories and why this type of support is so important to them as well as little bits of treasure they have gleaned already.
It was a lot of fun to have them and I hope you find their message helpful. You can find them at
@mankind_initiative and Furk’s podcast is at @eunoiazen. GIve him a foll...2021-12-2753 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #34 - Stigma 86Mental health is a cause near and dear to everyone but when you are in the hospitality business and a worldwide pandemic arrives, it becomes impossible to manage. A trio of entrepreneurs from Central AB banded together to help each other and their employees to share their message. Rielly (Cilantro and Chive) & Matt (Blindman Brewing) and their partner Brennan (Bo’s Bar & Grill) have created an initiative called Stigma 86 where they aim to help shed some light on what goes into the business of hospitality. It’s a fun chat and when we are done, maybe you’ll understand what they...2021-12-2044 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #33 - Dr. Jody CarringtonBuckle up, Dr Jody Carrington is here and she is ready to talk! On this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we have the honour of spending an hour with none other than Olds Alberta’s own Dr Jody. You may or may not know who she is coming in, but there is no mistaking what she is about on your way out! She takes this opportunity to talk about sharing the load, working together, emotional regulation and ultimately, making sure we just walk each other home.
It was a great discussion and I am proud to share it. You can f...2021-12-1347 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #32 - Cody BattershillOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we hooked up with local real estate agent and founder of the Canada Action advocacy group Cody Battershill. Cody talks about the pride he takes in ensuring all of the natural resources we have in Canada are looked upon in the most accurate light and how he manages to keep the positive vibes moving around him. He tells us the story that led to the genesis of his non-profit and all of the work that goes into keeping Action Canada moving forward. He can be reached at @CodyinCalgary on Twitter, @Calgaryism on IG...2021-12-0651 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #31 - Michael BrownleeOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, Michael Brownlee of Mabel Hill Farms joins us to discuss how a farm kid from rural Saskatchewan ends up on a scholarship to PEI for Culinary Arts and then back home running one of the most unique dining and event establishments in the province. From running a restaurant in college at the local golf course, to working on his grandparents vegetable farm to being recognized as a 40 Under 40 provincially for building his own incredible business, Michael talks candidly about what it's taken to get there. It hasn't always been easy, but no...2021-11-2958 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #30 - Olivia HartleyOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we had an opportunity to sit down with the most unique guest we have had to date. Olivia Hartley is a full-service sex worker who is located on Vancouver Island and she is blowing up your preconceived notions about exactly what it is that she does. She tells her story about how she got to where she is, how it is different than what even she expected and she tells us exactly why societies views on the oldest profession are not only antiquated but harmful and more dangerous than anyone could kn...2021-11-2248 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #29 - Megan Pierson & Dylan ConeyOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we sit down with a local-to-Calgary couple who are trying their hand at a number of creative pursuits while finding their way in their life together. Megan Pierson and Dylan Coney started dating during the COVID pandemic, and when Megan's contract at a local country music radio station ended, they decided to roll the dice on themselves. A clothing line, a podcast and a side hustle managing social media for other creators, has them hopping, but they wouldn't have it any other way. Dylan kept his day job as an architecture te...2021-11-1550 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #28 - Julie KozunOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we welcome Canadian Paralympian Julie Kozun. Julie competed in the 2020 Tokyo Games in the Sitting Volleyball event, which she became eligible to participate in after a lawnmower accident when she was 15. We discuss the accident, the resulting decision that set her on this path and what her life looks like now that she is at the apex of her competitive pursuit. She made a tough choice to pull out of the program just before the 2016 Rio games and we walk through that process to show what is considered when those decision are...2021-11-0848 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #27 - Jim CressmanOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we welcome music industry veteran Jim Cressman to talk about his career as a manager, promoter and record label owner and how he has manifested the success he enjoys. He describes taking a leap to a remote work lifestyle a decade ago and what the tradeoffs for that were and continue to be. Honest and engaging, Jim shares the inside scoop about a life working with artists and how to navigate the business side of the music business. Like Eddie Van Halen used to say, they call it playing music, not wor...2021-11-0156 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #26 - Lesley KellyOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we sit down with Lesley Kelly, or as you may know her from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, @highheelsandcanolafields. Lesley pulls no punches while she talks about how she has developed her alter ego to shine the spotlight on mental health initiatives within the agriculture community and she knows all too well how prevalent issues with mental health are in every industry. She talks about her domore.ag project and the many other activities she has currently percolating to maintain the profile of her passions. Check her out on YouTube, Twitter and IG @hig...2021-10-2543 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast Episode #25 - Katie BurrellKatie Burrell.
Her comedy is epic and her persona is unforgettable. She is a trend-setter-without-trying and a reluctant influencer who cannot help but set the bar. But, she is also a lady for whom performing came naturally and the seemingly effortless cool and comedy that permeates her IG feed and prolific output that can be found online is the result of years of honing her craft. She is gracious and honest as she lets us have a look at who she is when the cameras aren't rolling and she guides us through the physically and mentally demanding journey that has led...2021-10-181h 05
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E24 - Seth AndersonOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we sit down with a local-to-Calgary podcaster, life/business coach, father & husband, Seth Anderson. Seth and I delve into his story, how he has come into his Second Act and some of the lessons he has learned to this point. He is honest and forthcoming about some of the struggles with his weight, alcohol and finding the path to fulfillment. He has a successful Podcast and Coaching Business, which can be found at www.thebizdojo.com/ or on any of the Socials @thebizdojo.
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The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E23 - Jenn White aka @Wordup_WithJenWhat a great episode we have this week! If you are active on Instagram Reels or Tik Tok, the chances you have seen this week's guest are almost guaranteed. Jennifer White (@Wordup_withJen) has almost 50,000 people on IG and 180,000+ people on Tik Tok checking in to see what smooth dance moves and child-embarrassing hi-jinx she is up to today. The method to the madness is in the W.O.R.D.U.P. lifestyle approach she has crafted after learning that she needed a little more in her life in her 30's. Join us for the discussion and draw your own...2021-10-0449 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E22 - Jeffery StrakerOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast we had the opportunity to sit with Canadian Singer/Songwriter Jeffery Straker and discuss all of the stops involved with becoming a professional musician. From being a rural Saskatchewan piano prodigy to going to University, getting a job in Toronto that he wasn't trained to do, his AH-HA moment & what came after, Jeffery has a true Second Act story. He is gracious with his time and expansive with his answers, which makes an hour fly by. Join us for a fun discussion about truly chasing a dream and catching it, even if...2021-09-2759 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E21 - Gregory GermanOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we have the opportunity to chat with Gregory German, a gentleman whose story involves some of the most dizzying highs and crushing lows that you can imagine. From being a millionaire and a Canadian Olympic hopeful at age 21 to the US federal prison system just a few years later, Greg is honest and forthcoming about his story and what led to the moment he was locked up in prison in another country and when he realized what he had to do to change his life.
Greg has a thriving L...2021-09-201h 21
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E20 - Stephen IrizarryOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we veer off a little bit from our beaten path and sit down with a gentleman who has battled depression and came out the other side armed with some knowledge that he wanted to share with the world. Stephen Irizarry (@isnt_it_iri on IG) participated in a Menzleague Man-Talk-Monday earlier this summer & I reached out to him and we discussed how we could make this fit. He has a lot to offer and I think we were able to a really good job of showing how someone dealing with depression is...2021-09-131h 15The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E19 Jason LambOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we sat down with Victoria BC morning radio personality, ex-stand up comedian and current underground punk rock biographer Jason Lamb. In between being a father and husband, Jason finds time to entertain the residents of Victoria on their way to work, produce a 60min punk rock show on Friday nights and is writing the definitive oral history of the seminal Victoria punk rock band nomeansno. It’s an interesting story and his story telling skills make it so much easier to follow and enjoy.
Jason can be found on IG a...2021-09-061h 05
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E18 - Ryan StraschnitzkiOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we sit down with one of the survivors of the Humboldt Bronco's bus accident to talk about what the aftermath has held for him. Ryan Straschnitzki (@rstraz_) has been one of the more visible survivors, chronicling his therapy, sharing milestones and embarking on a sled hockey career. In this episode, we talk about the things we don't see on the social media posts or the news clips that update us on how things are proceeding with the survivors. Honest and forthcoming about the good and the bad, Ryan talks about how hab...2021-08-3050 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E17 - Donny ParenteauOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we sit down with Saskatchewan Country Music legend Donny Parenteau. Donny shares the story of the genesis of his passion for music, when he thought he could do it for a living and when he knew he couldn't do it, that way, any longer. From a backstage audition for a position that didn't exist to quitting his dream gig on the back of a tour bus, in the middle of the biggest tour he could have ever imagined, all the way to moving home, mid-30's & divorced but determined to do it...2021-08-231h 02The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast - The Supporting Act - Wanda KiteleyMoms. What can you say about moms that hasn't already been said a million times? Mine is no different, she has always been a huge supporter of *most* things I have tried in my life and I felt like no "Supporting Act" edition is complete without an appearance by her.
Of course, she is positive and optimistic, but she also provides the little tidbits that help me understand why I gravitate towards this.
This was a lot of fun for me, I think Mom enjoyed it and we hope you find a little glimpse into ou...2021-08-2117 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E16 - Jason JacksonOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we sit down with a gentleman who, other than my wife, probably had the most impact on my decision to start this podcast. Jason Jackson and I worked together for a number of years and our discussions were always very influential on my point of view of any situation we were mulling over. We don't always see things the same by any stretch, but we find the same things funny. We have very different opinions of success, failure, and what is worth it but we know exactly why the other thinks wha...2021-08-1656 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E15 - Brady LeavoldOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we sit down with a podcaster and addiction support champion. He has lived it all, is on the other side of the tunnel and has devoted his new lease on life to helping others with their addiction and recovery with his pucksupport.com website. His name is Brady Leavold and I first heard him on the Shaun Newman Podcast (episode #176) and I was riveted by his story. Being a great hockey player cuts young men a long rope in Canada and Brady tried everything to fashion a noose with it. Pregnancies, d...2021-08-091h 10The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E14 - Bill DownOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, I take an opportunity to call upon someone I worked with in my career whose resume couldn’t possibly state how involved and varied his life experiences were to that point. Bill Down has enjoyed a long successful career in the oilfield that was preceded by a long and successful career in the restaurant industry. He shares the genesis of that choice, the events that lead to his escape, for lack of a better term, to the oilfield and the leadership style he has honed to this point in his career. It wa...2021-08-021h 03The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E13 - Curtis AndersonOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we have an opportunity to shine the light on a hard fighting rodeo cowboy who suffered a traumatic brain injury and all of the work that he has put into his recovery. His name is Curtis Anderson and he is a motivational speaker, cowboy poet and all around inspiration to anyone who needs a kick in the pants to fight another day. He is honest about the struggles, open about how he copes and why measuring progress is a long-game. He is no-BS, and although I didn’t know him prior to th...2021-07-2643 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E12 - Faye StenningOn this episode of The Second Act Podcast, we have an opportunity to sit down and get to know a little bit more about a badass lady named Faye Stenning. As you will hear, Faye is a professional obstacle course racer and gym owner who has taken on every challenge in her life head on and conquered almost all of them. It hasn’t been easy or always been fun, but what she has learned has been invaluable. She is honest about the discipline it has taken to get to this point and her no-BS attitude will help anyone who...2021-07-1959 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E11 - Ashley TurnerThis episode finds us chatting with an accountant-turned-entrepreneur who lives in London by way of Bermuda, a lady named Ashley Turner. After a run in the rat-race, she quickly realized that it wasn’t going to be what made her happy, so she set about to make some changes. It wasn’t always fun, easy or profitable but it was always worth it. Join us for a discussion on her journey.
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Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley2021-07-1247 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E10 - Mikyla Grant-MentisThis week we sit down with the Toronto 6’s Mikyla Grant-Mentis, who is the current MVP of the National Women’s Hockey League. So, yeah...kinda a big deal! (my words, not hers).
Mikyla talks about growing up around hockey, playing around the GTA and getting a scholarship to Merrimack in Massachusetts. She came out and slid right into an NWHL opportunity, which she took full advantage of. Not a true Second Act, more like a Second Act under construction, but interesting nonetheless. I think you will enjoy this one, it is pretty exciting from start to finish...2021-07-0550 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E9 - Steve CadiganYou know that feeling when you shoot for the stars and it sticks? Well, that's what this was. I reached out to Steve Cadigan, he of 90,000 Tik Tok followers, countless keynote addresses and a resume so varied and and steeped in hiring royalty that you have to wonder how he finds the time.
Well, he found the time and he was incredible. Going through his life, his career and the many roles he has held with the who's who of the SIlicon Valley, he shares tales and tips about dealing with people on all rungs of the corporate ladder and he...2021-06-281h 00The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E8 - Sam RidgewellThis week we are fortunate to have Sam Ridgewell drop in for a discussion about her journey to becoming a professional hockey player, a place where all Canadian kids dream of being. It was never easy, it wasn’t even always apparent there was a prize at the end of the road, but she persevered, with a ton of support from her family and supporters. She shares the ups and the downs and talks about going back to school after begging her parents to just let her stay home and how that led eventually to being on the National Women’s Hock...2021-06-2154 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E7 - Erin EvansThis is a fun one! Erin has really developed a unique system for processing change. She has endured an incredible amount of it, both imposed and self-directed and her healthy, constructive manner of dealing with it as it comes helps her not get lost in it. In fact, I'd argue that she makes it work for her.
It's a fast listen, over before I knew it and when we were done I almost needed to catch my breath.
I think you will enjoy this if you are struggling with change in your life. Or even if you're not.
Check Erin's pod...2021-06-1454 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E6 - Sam AcfordOn the 6th episode of The Second Act Podcast we sit down for a discussion with Vancouver Island woodworker Sam Acford to chat about how his gifts for working with his hands led him to eventually running a successful shop. He talks about working for TED Talks, his run in with Edward Snowden and how he traded some spoons for a tattoo!
Sam has a unique story about how he knew he wasn’t long for the standard time-for-pay model and how he ensured he was going to stick with it. Sam definitely has an idea about wha...2021-06-0735 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast - The Supporting Act - Liam KiteleyToday we are sharing a brief chat with the Executive Producer, Chief Lawn Care Technician and all around good guy, my son Liam. Liam helps with a lot of things around Second Act HQ and I thought it may be interesting to hear his point of view on the craziness that has ensued since we started on this journey. As usual, he doesn't disappoint. He talks about his own pod, what he learned and how we are using those lessons with this project. It's a fun, irreverant look at what goes on behind the mic.
Have kids, the...2021-06-0514 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E5 - Landon LarsonSitting down with Landon Larson to chat about all of the decisions he made and experiences he had that lead to a life of farming. I think there are a lot of ways that can happen, but there are some misconceptions about how it actually happens. Landon's honestly regarding the succession planning and the roles his parents play in helping him and his family be successful is critical to understanding how the hand off will work. He talks about how being "the boss" comes with stresses and pratfalls that make the highs so much more rewarding and how he vie...2021-05-3139 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E4 - Robyn Regehr Pt IIOn the 4th episode of The Second Act Podcast, we dive into the NHL career of Robyn Regehr. We talk about the Game 7 loss in 03, trades and how they actually work, a cup win in '14 and how you finally know when enough is enough. Life after hockey isn't always easy for athletes and we talk about how Robyn managed the transition. There is far more than meets the eye to this whole progression and Reg's graciously pulls the curtain back on how some of their decisions were made.
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Promotional Co...2021-05-2458 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E3 - Robyn Regehr Pt IOn the third episode of The Second Act Podcast, we welcome Stanley Cup Champion Robyn Regehr to the show for a long form discussion about his early life, the path (and road blocks) to making a living as a professional athlete and how those options affect a young man and his family. Robyn is frank and open about some of the hard parts about moving away while he was young, the highs and lows of gaining notoriety as the NHL draft was approaching and finally, the events that led up to an accident that almost de-railed his whole career b...2021-05-1749 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E2 - Pete BeskasOn the latest episode of The Second Act Podcast we are joined by Pete Beskas, a gentleman with a story that is probably more common that you think. He was a successful engineer who was diagnosed with cancer and when him and his family came out the other side of that dreaded situation, he clearly saw that his path wasn't set for optimum satisfaction. Some big changes were in order, and by the time they got their feet on the ground in sunny California, the lessons were flying fast and furious. Going through the tumultuous experience of starting a bus...2021-05-1043 minThe Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E1 - Dave MurrayIn the debut episode of The Second Act Podcast, we talk to a gentleman who is importing some of the finest boutique spirits, seltzers and sodas the world has to offer into Western Canada and using that platform has become a true culinary connoisseur within the vibrant #YYC restaurant scene. Dave Murray tried his hand at hockey before getting a business degree from the U of A, and once he had been through a couple of energy sector downturns, he knew he would have to have a back up plan. His "back up plan" became option 1A once he an...2021-05-0436 min
The Second Act PodcastThe Second Act Podcast S1 E0 - PromoWe are very proud to announce the launching of The Second Act Podcast, aiming to share the stories of people who are doing what they love and not what they have to do, people who are learning the hard way and people who want you to know what they have learned! We aim to drop an episode bi-weekly and have a stacked line up of known and unknown entities who have journeys and experiences to share.
Hosted by: Gord Kiteley
Executive Produced by: Liam Kiteley
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