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Closer Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterWe’ve hit 100 episodes! Let’s reminisceSend us a textLaunched in 2022, this news podcast has covered a lot of ground. As we mark the end of 2024 — and the release of our 100th episode — we take a look back at some or our most indelible interviews, including Ted Nolan, Gurdeep Pandher, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and an 18-year-old lottery winner named Juliette Lamour. To everyone who has listened over the years, thank you. We look forward to putting together the next 100 shows. Happy New Year!
2024-12-3157 min
TURN it up!#171 - TURN Sports: A Conversation on Mental Health and more with Gurdeep Pandher!“We are not machines, we feel them (negative emotions), we reflect on them, we just can’t ignore them… so it’s okay to experience and embrace those emotions but at the end of the day or the next day, find your joy and happiness, because for your balance and mental health that is very important,” - Gurdeep Pandher Gurdeep Pandher is a Yukon-based Bhangra artist and educator who creates performances that bring people together from all backgrounds while also promoting inclusivity. Gurdeep is best known for bringing joy, hope and positivity during the pandemic through his online danc...
2024-05-2935 min
isletunesisletunes #028: February 18, 2024How yuhs doin'! This week on isletunes, it's a double world premiere as the Island's own Todd Maclean collars with Yukon-based Gurdeep Pandher on the ultimate cheer music, and Ryskie gives us an electronic sneak peek. Plus, Baha Royalty reigns over the continuation of Black History Month! It's all genres. All decades. All-inclusive. And all PEI!Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive videos! https://www.patreon.com/isletunes Join the "isletunes" community! https://www.facebook.com/isletunes and https://www.instagram.com/isletunes.
2024-02-1858 min
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyGEOGRAPHY- GAMES- FOOD This week on the show- Find out why the inspirational Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon dances in frigid weather. Why was Pac Man's shape just a circle? And, what city sits on two different continents? Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place. 190 Baldwin Street in the heart of Kensington Market in Toronto. Send your loved one a special birthday message from Nick & Roy. www.nickandroy.com/birthdays.
2024-01-2743 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterInside the Village - A look back at the lighter side of 2023Send us a textWelcome back to Inside the Village - and Part 2 of our Year in Review. This week we take a look at the lighter side of the news from Hockey Night in Canada’s Ron MacLean to Gurdeep Pandher, the Bangra dancer from the Yukon who spread joy, hope and positivity around the world during the pandemic, to the 18 year old lottery winner from Sault Ste. Marie who gave us 48 million reasons to love her story. Join us for the last show of the season and be sure to check out the premiere of se...
2023-12-2240 min
The Sound Lens Podcast34. Gurdeep Pandher: Lens of Joy-Filled Warmth in the Frigid NorthGurdeep Pandher is a Yukon-based, Bhangra dance artist. He lives in a small off-grid cabin in the wilderness in the Yukon Territories, Canada and creates dance videos in the outdoors, and performances that bring people together. These clips of Gurdeep dancing in frigid cold temperatures on frozen lakes and rivers of Canada’s North, grew into his unique brand of spreading joy, hope and positivity. Today, millions of viewers throughout the world have watched his wilderness videos.
Gurdeep’s infectious laughter infuses our conversation as we hear how a burning curiosity in his childhood led him to jour...
2023-11-2441 minCloser Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matterMeet Gurdeep Pandher, the happiest man in the worldSend us a text His online dancing videos have garnered more than 100 million views around the world. This week, Gurdeep Pandher spreads his message of joy, hope and positivity with Scott and Frisco on Inside the Village. From his remote cabin in the Yukon, Pandher Bhangra-danced his way through the pandemic for everyone to see, and now he’s on a coast to coast tour to spread his uplifting message of love and cultural diversity. What are the keys to happiness? How does he find joy? Tune in to find out. Also on the podcast: a b...
2023-08-1143 min
The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & GeniusIt's Canadian Viral Sensation & the Internet's Favourite Dad, Brittlestar! How he converted disappointment & failure at a time of rock bottom, into a new path of internet stardom & 600 million downloads. Plus a great recipe for Butter Tarts!Send us a textDelighted to welcome the incomparable, wise & wonderful viral phenomenon 'Brittlestar' aka Stewart Reynolds to The Good Listening To Show Clearing. Brittlestar was 'Passed the Golden Baton' by fellow internet sensation and previous guest, Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon.You can also Watch/Listen to Brittestar's episode, extolling the virtues of Canadian Butter Tarts here: https://vimeo.com/chrisgrimes/brittlestarWith the 'moist-in-between' (!) of emerging fresh from a shower for his Clearing, this is a delightful conversation indeed, suffused with life-affirming wisdom inviting us to trust the 'ebb-and-flow' that life pr...
2023-08-1050 minThe Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & GeniusViral Sensation Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon, Spreading Joy, Positivity & Happiness Through Bhangra Dancing in the Snow-Scapes of CanadaSend us a textPrepare to step into the snow-laden landscapes of the Canadian wilderness with the delightful Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon: The viral Bhangra Dancer whose radiant orange turban and infectious joy has carved a 'ray of hope' during the Pandemic and beyond, through his joy of spreading happiness, hope & positivity through his love of Punjabi Bhangra Dancing.A journey of rhythm, resilience and joy, as we explore Gurdeep's off-grid lifestyle, his love for the Canadian Yukon wilderness, and his fascinating collaborations. Gurdeep first came to my attention through his good f...
2023-07-1549 min
B Social Podcast (Punjabi Podcast)Signatures - Gurdeep Kaur Grewal is in Conversation with Ammy Virk & Pari PandherIn this episode of Signatures our host Gurdeep Kaur Grewal is in conversation with Ammy Virk & Pari Pandher.
2023-04-2127 min
B Social Podcast (Punjabi Podcast)Gal Te Gal - The modern society with Gurdeep & RupinderGurdeep Kaur Grewal & guest host Randeep Kaur Pandher, talk about the modern circumstances where most people mingle with each other only when there is a need or an ask.
2023-01-2926 min
DAHLIAHOW TO FIND JOY, HOPE, AND POSITIVITY IN DARKNESS with GURDEEP PANDHERYou are about to meet the most joyful person on the planet. He will help you find joy, hope, and positivity in darkness and in loneliness. And, yes, there is a science behind joy and its healing properties.So … He lives near the North Pole. He’s always jolly. And, no, he’s not Santa Claus. But like Santa, he brings joy to many people around the world. In fact, he’s known for it.If you’re one of the millions of people who have watched his videos, you’ve seen this joy-drop of a human danci...
2022-12-211h 14
The Unlikely InnovatorsGurdeep Pandher on spreading joy through Bhangra dancingOn this week’s episode, Mike and Steve welcomed Gurdeep Pandher, who is known for spreading joy with his Bhangra dance videos from the Yukon. Gurdeep talked about growing up in a Punjab farming village, the origins of Bhangra dancing, how he sees his videos as more of a social service than entertainment, and how he overcomes technological challenges to connect with the world from his off-grid cabin in the Yukon wilderness.
2022-06-1432 min
Digging Deep with Mark SutcliffeGurdeep Pandher: Spreading Joy, Hope, and PositivitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-05-271h 10
Operation Tango Romeo, the Trauma Recovery PodcastEp. #212. Gurdeep Pandher, Bhangra Dancer, Joy Spreader, International sensationVisit his website here: http://Gurdeep.ca/
On Instagram: gurdeeppandher
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GurdeepPandher
We must not wait for Joy to find us, instead we must create our own joy, and spread the joy to other.
When you're hungry, you must eat. When you are cold, you must go to the warmth. When you are troubled, you must create joy.
Gurdeep is creating and spreading joy around the world, and is being received by open arms globally.
This is the power of one single perso...
2022-04-0749 min
B Social Podcast (Punjabi Podcast)Signatures- Bunty Bains, Pari Pandher in Conversation with Gurdeep GrewalIn this episode meet Lyricist and Music Producer Bunty Bains who is a popular icon of the Punjabi Music Industry. He is known for providing a platform and launch pad to young and budding talent as well. Introducing Pari Pandher, who is an emerging singing talent is nurtured & mentored by Bunty Bains.
2022-03-251h 01
Soul Sister ConversationsEP 153: Connecting to Your Joy with Gurdeep PandherToday I speak with Gurdeep Pandher. Oh such an uplifting conversation with a beautiful soul who is spreading joy, hope, positivity and breaking down cultural barriers with his viral dancing videos. Perhaps you have seen him on social media. In this episode, He is sharing all about joy and answers why he thinks his joyful dances have connected with others, how we can learn from each other and he leaves you with a message of how to live a beautiful life. Get ready to feel good.
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Connect with Gurdeep Pandher:
Webstite: gurdeep.ca
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram: gurdeeppandher
2022-02-2047 min
The Advocate Podcast – Stories from Kawartha LakesEpisode #43 REALLY remote teaching. Empties ‘o plenty. Bhangra inspiration. Talking Forests Two.It’s not like the internet has a limit on KMs – or miles. So, why not teach students in Alaska from faarrrrr away? Leslie McCartney, as associate prof with the University of Alaska, connects with her far north-west students from her home in Lindsay. Gurdeep Pandher is now a massive YouTube sensation, thanks to his inspiring, uplifting outdoor Bhangra dancing from his home in the Yukon. Trevor Hutchinson describes how he’s now even more uplifted after having met the pandemic era celeb on his own northern turf. Mary Connell considered a plain ‘ole, door-to-door bottle drive fundraiser. But she and...
2021-11-1533 min
shea in the catskillsSeptember 2021: Navigating the In-BetweenMentioned in this episode
Tarot 101
Study Tarot Series
5-week Tarot + Moon workshop
ALOK on this episode of For the Wild podcast + a recent interview with the Man Enough podcast
The Darwin Variant, and/or Love of the Fittest
BBC documentary called Songs for the Dead
HBO’s The Great Pottery Throw Down and All That Glitters
Gurdeep Pandher’s joy wedded to place
Robyn Love at the Bonavista Bienalle + this
conversation with dowser Bill Getz
Madeline Miller’s novel Circe
Melissa Febos’s Girlhood
Sophie Strand’s essay The River that Runs Two Ways + her convo with Angel Deer re: M...
2021-08-3123 min
Meanderings with TrudyMeander with Sherri YazdaniChapman Coaching Inc.Bhangra dancing with Gurdeep Pandher.
As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc.Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-HumaLive life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.
2021-06-0142 min
Frisky North of 60E19 Gurdeep Pandher on intercultural relationshipsMix one part Punjab Bhangra, two parts Northern wilderness, and fill the rest with joy and positivity and you get Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon! Gurdeep gives us a window into Punjab dating culture and shares his own learnings on the path of intercultural, multilingual relationships. Go to Gurdeep.ca to connect and learn more about Bhangra dance.
2021-05-1632 min
The Round UpThe Round Up - Epi 26 - Gurdeep Pandher of the YukonAvi & Ajay are joined by musical artist and social media superstar Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon. They discuss his message of joy and positivity through dance, in addition to how he has helped inspire people throughout the pandemic.
2021-05-0823 min
BIV TodayGurdeep of the Yukon helps us dance away our pandemic troublesGurdeep Pandher has been spending the pandemic spreading cheer worldwide from the Yukon with daily Bhangra. He has built a massive following from his cabin. He talks about his passion with BIV publisher and editor in chief Kirk LaPointe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-03-2322 min
HummingbirdEpisode 003- How are joy and creativity connected?This week we explore the idea of joy and its link to creativity. What makes your face light up? Join us as we discuss everything from the way creative activities can spark joy to what we can learn from the hummingbird about joy. For this conversation, we even invited some friends to share their ideas about what brings them joy. What does joy mean to you?The Play List Music, Emotions, and Pleasure Intermingle to Create Joy: Article from Psychology Today. Songs in the Key of Joy Spotify Playlist. The Gifts of Imperfection by...
2021-03-1332 min
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 09 - Gurdeep PandherGurdeep Pandher is one of the most inspirational individuals I have ever had the pleasure of talking to. This guy is such a beauty!Gurdeep lives in a cabin up in the Yukon and spends his days dancing the Punjabi Bhangra to spread joy, inclusivity and happiness in the lives of others.This gentleman is the epitome of what makes Canada so great, celebrating multi-culturalism and the fusion of our respective backgrounds into one giant melting pot of pure awesomeness.Spend a couple minutes today visiting Gurdeep's Facebook Page (link below). I bet...
2021-01-2234 min
Heromakers PodcastGurdeep Pandher on The Joy of Bhangra Dance and How to Truly Love Those of Other Cultures and BackgroundsIn this episode of the Heromakers Podcast, Laurie and Ann kick off Season 2 with a fun and engaging conversation about joy, diversity, dance, and it's like to live way up in the Yukon, the land of the midnight sun. Gurdeep Pandher travels the world (and now via Zoom) to teach the lively and joyful dance called Bhangra, which was developed by rural Sikh farmers in India.We talk about his journey from India to becoming a Canadian citizen and the lessons he's learned about people and cultures from his time traveling throughout Canada. Gurdeep believes deeply in...
2021-01-1236 min
Rural SparkGurdeep Pandher on joy-making during COVID-19Who could have predicted that videos of Bhangra dancing from the wilds of the Yukon would help so many of us get through COVID-19? Gurdeep Pandher had to step back and try to make sense of it all himself, as he tells us in this episode. Hear his inspiring story.
2021-01-0131 minMedia NationMedia Nation - Dec 22, 2020 - Challenges faced by Canadian Manufacturers & Salvation Army helping those in needKarlene Nation speaks to Jocelyn Bamford about the challenges faced by Canadian manufacturers and later on the show. Major Rob Kerr from Salvation Army discusses Christmas Kettle Drive that helps 150 thousand needy people each year and Gurdeep Pandher talks about staying positive during the lockdown!
2020-12-2249 min
Canadian History EhxAn Interview with Gurdeep PandherHe is known on Twitter for his wonderful dance videos that have been a bright spot for Canada during the pandemic. Today, I speak with Gurdeep Pandher from his home in the Yukon about his life and his videos. Visit his website at https://gurdeep.caSupport: patreon.com/canadaehxMerch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehxDonate: buymeacoffee.com/craiguDonate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)E-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com/craigbairdThreads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehxTiktok: https://www...
2020-09-1432 min
My Amazing Yukon Life#014 – Bhangra Dancing in the Yukon with Gurdeep Pandher#014 – Bhangra Dancing in the Yukon with Gurdeep Pandher Gurdeep Pandher arrived in Whitehorse with a burning desire to share the joyous and unique style of Bhangra dance to Yukoners in every town and remote community throughout the territory. When his first 2016 Canada Day Bhangra dance video went viral overnight on the Internet, he quickly realized that through his social media presence, he could bring the joy of Bhangra dance to not only Yukoners, but to millions of people around the world. While conducting his dance classes, Gurdeep films the uniqueness and character of each...
2020-09-1334 min
Markets PlusThe Joy of Dancing Bhangra-styleFrom a tiny cabin in the wilderness, Gurdeep Pandher is on a mission to spread joy. How? Through sharing and teaching his love of Bhangra dancing – along with his love of life.
2020-05-2718 min
BMO Inside StoriesThe Joy of Dancing Bhangra-styleFrom a tiny cabin in the wilderness, Gurdeep Pandher is on a mission to spread joy. How? Through sharing and teaching his love of Bhangra dancing – along with his love of life.
2020-05-2718 min