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And Sometimes ... Why? with Rob Szabo#51: Pat LackenbauerSUPPORT THIS PODCAST: CLICK HEREPat Lackenbauer is a man of many passions: podcast host, visual artist, lifelong salesman, zine publisher & indie music label head. We talk about his “Movin’ Air” podcast and Rob fesses up to freaking out and bailing as a guest. We dig into his life as a salesman, positivity & confidence, and hash out our differing views on the law of attraction. We also chat about sharing inspiration through our friendship, his visual art, his zine “The Wandering Artoholic” and his “Breeding Ground” compilation that played a pivotal role in nurturing the early 90s KW music scen...2021-05-191h 23
Apologue PodcastEpi 75 Pat Lackenbauer of Movin’ Air PodcastPat Lackenbauer is a fellow podcaster based in the Kitchener Waterloo area of Ontario. Like myself, Pat wanted to do a podcast that revolve around story telling and how personal experiences make us who we are today. Pat is an expert at extracting a clear, defined and well told story from whomever he's interviewing.
Pat started out early in life as an artist where he turned his talent into a career for a period in his life. He also has dabbled in concert promotion, running a record label and was a light technician for bands in the earlier parts of...2016-03-281h 09
Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 72: Mike “The Captain” DuhamelWell folks, fasten your seat belt for this episode. “The Captain” has taken the wheel and we are all going for a wild ride. Mike “The Captain” Duhamel is a BIG character overflowing with tales and misadventure. His story telling takes us from constructing his own log cabin and thoughts of becoming a hermit, to meeting his one true love, to selling jewelry on the road, building his property empire, to the death of his son from cancer and being incarcerated in one Canada’s most notorious prisons. Emotions carry this one right to the very end. It’s a must liste...2016-03-221h 52Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 72: Mike “The Captain” DuhamelWell folks, fasten your seat belt for this episode. “The Captain” has taken the wheel and we are all going for a wild ride. Mike “The Captain” Duhamel is a BIG character overflowing with tales and misadventure. His story telling...2016-03-221h 52Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 71: Jamie WarrenWe had a lot of fun in this episode speaking with (multiple) Juno nominated country recording-artist Jamie Warren, about the music industry as a whole, and the intricacies of a song. We learn of his initial interest in becoming an NHL player and a radio GM, only to win a song-writing contest that put him on the road, literally, to life as a touring musician. We eventually delve into raising children, teaching, and future projects in the works. We go out on a fantastic original tune by Jamie.
2016-03-151h 46Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 71: Jamie WarrenWe had a lot of fun in this episode speaking with (multiple) Juno nominated country recording-artist Jamie Warren, about the music industry as a whole, and the intricacies of a song. We learn of his initial interest in becoming an...2016-03-151h 46Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 70: Don McDougallA born drummer, Donnie knew he wanted to be a musician while watching Buddy Rich on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson at the tender age five. We chat about his career playing in bands, doing session work, teaching and his love of musicals. A discussion about health has him opening up about his depression and facing cancer this past year. Finally, we discuss the love of his life and getting married to a woman 12 years his senior while taking on the responsibility of two teenage children. Hesitant at first to do the podcast, we’re glad he decided to...2016-03-081h 29Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 70: Don McDougallA born drummer, Donnie knew he wanted to be a musician while watching Buddy Rich on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson at the tender age five. We chat about his career playing in bands, doing session work, teaching and...2016-03-081h 29Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 69: Tom CummingsMissouri born drummer / percussionist, Tom Cummings has spent his life following his passion of playing in Big Band/Jazz Bands based out of Houston, Texas while traveling around the world. A big storyteller, we find out his path to becoming...2016-03-011h 21Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 69: Tom CummingsMissouri born drummer / percussionist, Tom Cummings has spent his life following his passion of playing in Big Band/Jazz Bands based out of Houston, Texas while traveling around the world. A big storyteller, we find out his path to becoming a musician and veer off into tales of the road, artists he has played with, a dramatic flight situation and moving up to Canada late in life to reunite with his first great love, only to lose her 5 years later. But would he do it all over again? Find out in this week’s episode.
2016-03-011h 21Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 68: Derek WildfongDerek grew up under extremely difficult circumstances. His lost his father when he was child and was raised by a mother that was forced to go on welfare. He faced the cruelty of being bullied, and suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a predator. It took years of anxiety attacks, anger and heart issues to come to the realization that there must be a better way to live. We find out how in this courageous tale. We also hear about why he chose to join the military at a very young age, and how his determination and work...2016-02-231h 17Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 68: Derek WildfongDerek grew up under extremely difficult circumstances. His lost his father when he was child and was raised by a mother that was forced to go on welfare. He faced the cruelty of being bullied, and suffered sexual abuse at...2016-02-231h 17Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 67: Dan BurjoskiStoryteller, public speaker, financial planner, Dan Burjoski walks us thru his life. We learn how he balances his creative side with his more conservative side. From musician, wedding DJ and actor, to public speaking, and his interest in politics. The...2016-02-1600 minMovin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 67: Dan BurjoskiStoryteller, public speaker, financial planner, Dan Burjoski walks us thru his life. We learn how he balances his creative side with his more conservative side. From musician, wedding DJ and actor, to public speaking, and his interest in politics. The conversation touches on health, the potential danger of painkiller use, and what its like to divorce after 18 years and start the dating process all over again. A lover of conversation, Dan’s humour shines thru in this one. Find out if he bares it all while playing one of the leads in the “Full Monty”.
2016-02-1600 minPodcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 66: Marion GrousopoulosMarion is a grounded; take it as it comes kinda person. She explains her parents reasoning for sending her away to private school, and the idea of rewriting yourself. We discuss her love of being a Mom, volunteering for a...2016-02-091h 20Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 66: Marion GrousopoulosMarion is a grounded; take it as it comes kinda person. She explains her parents reasoning for sending her away to private school, and the idea of rewriting yourself. We discuss her love of being a Mom, volunteering for a variety of causes and festivals, and what she is most proud of in her life. We even chat about her keeping a campfire going for 13 days straight up at her trailer. Now that is an accomplishment!
2016-02-091h 20Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 65: Steve LehmannSmall town family man, Steve Lehmann, discusses his inner nerd when it comes to favorite topics like science, theoretical physics and computers. We key in on his passion for music and his different musical outlets such as his business; a music lesson studio and KW Glee, as well as scoring for film and animation. We also learn about being a stay-at-home Dad and why he feels he has a charmed life. Come and relax with this easy-going episode.
2016-02-021h 17Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 65: Steve LehmannSmall town family man, Steve Lehmann, discusses his inner nerd when it comes to favorite topics like science, theoretical physics and computers. We key in on his passion for music and his different musical outlets such as his business; a...2016-02-021h 17Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 64: Ian TannerRaised by a single mother after his father’s passing, we discover Ian is a life long musician following his passion via Rock, Christian and Country bands. Early on we find Ian joining a Christian Rock band, being signed to a...2016-01-261h 38Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 64: Ian TannerRaised by a single mother after his father’s passing, we discover Ian is a life long musician following his passion via Rock, Christian and Country bands. Early on we find Ian joining a Christian Rock band, being signed to a Christian Rock label, and what it means to travel and tour in that community. Find out the ups and downs of doing so. From a relationship stand point, we chat about why his first marriage ended, the music that came from it, and the happiness his second marriage has brought him. Currently touring the world with Jim Witter in...2016-01-261h 38Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 63: Kim Wardell – Part 2In this episode we continue on with Kim’s incredible tale of endurance and durability. Her addictive personality has her obsessed with skydiving, parking a trailer in the drop-zone. Her live-in-the-moment style has her leave everything behind and travel to Europe where an emotional epiphany on a mountainside informs her future. Family estrangement, dealing with her “badass”, bullet filled stepfather’s last wishes, it takes a long while for her to finally quit her old life and begin anew. The process begins with a friendly neighbor’s invitation to attend a church service where she eventually discovers the presence of God, wh...2016-01-191h 31Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 63: Kim Wardell – Part 2In this episode we continue on with Kim’s incredible tale of endurance and durability. Her addictive personality has her obsessed with skydiving, parking a trailer in the drop-zone. Her live-in-the-moment style has her leave everything behind and travel to Europe...2016-01-191h 31Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 62: Kim Wardell – Part 1You’re going to have to buckle up real tight for this two-part episode folks. Kim’s journey is extensive, filled with unfathomable challenges and struggle, abuse, addiction, constant movement and eventual blessings in her fairly newfound Christian outlook. Without her outgoing,...2016-01-121h 11Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 62: Kim Wardell – Part 1You’re going to have to buckle up real tight for this two-part episode folks. Kim’s journey is extensive, filled with unfathomable challenges and struggle, abuse, addiction, constant movement and eventual blessings in her fairly newfound Christian outlook. Without her outgoing, driven nature, and endless well of love, we wonder if she would have made it to the place she currently resides in. We discover the gypsy essence and mental health issues within her family, and her search for a true father figure, often in unhealthy and unsatisfying ways. A fascinating story of survival and belief, join us for...2016-01-121h 11Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 61: Stephanie SoulisSelf proclaimed “keener”, Stephanie walks us through her self-driven life. We uncover the steps towards becoming a teacher, only to move on into the restaurant business, and eventually towards the creation of her own successful catering company and the work...2016-01-051h 22Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 61: Stephanie SoulisSelf proclaimed “keener”, Stephanie walks us through her self-driven life. We uncover the steps towards becoming a teacher, only to move on into the restaurant business, and eventually towards the creation of her own successful catering company and the work and joy involved in doing so. She gives us insight into why things didn’t work out with her first husband, whom she met at a very young age, and how their open marriage may have played into it. We also discuss the familiar topics of blending families, as well as dealing with family health issues. A fantastic episode to sta...2016-01-051h 22Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 60: New Years Special 2015Welcome to our annual special variety show to cap off a stellar year. Every year we splice together sections from many episodes over the last year, detailing the challenges, accomplishments and wild stories from many of our guests. What an...2015-12-291h 02Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 60: New Years Special 2015Welcome to our annual special variety show to cap off a stellar year. Every year we splice together sections from many episodes over the last year, detailing the challenges, accomplishments and wild stories from many of our guests. What an extraordinary year it has been for us on the Movin’ Air with pat lackenbauer podcast! We were honored to hear the compelling life stories of so many fascinating souls who courageously shared the intimate details of their lives.
We can’t wait for you to hear what’s coming up in 2016. But for now, Happy New Year to our...2015-12-291h 02Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 59: Xmas SpecialIt’s that time of the year once again folks! Grab an Eggnog and come with us as we chat and celebrate never before heard Christmas moments from many of our past podcast guests. The Mouthpiece and The Drum Muffin would also like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Christmas to all our listeners, The AirHead HardCore! Keep your eyes on the sky for that big rolly guy!
2015-12-2251 minPodcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 59: Xmas SpecialIt’s that time of the year once again folks! Grab an Eggnog and come with us as we chat and celebrate never before heard Christmas moments from many of our past podcast guests. The Mouthpiece and The Drum Muffin would...2015-12-2251 minPodcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 58: Bob ShindleThis episode is chocked full! We chat with one of Canada’s best soundmen, Mr. Bob Shindle, and discuss how he basically fell into the role. Bob shares with us his approach to being a sound technician and how he sees...2015-12-151h 36Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 58: Bob ShindleThis episode is chocked full! We chat with one of Canada’s best soundmen, Mr. Bob Shindle, and discuss how he basically fell into the role. Bob shares with us his approach to being a sound technician and how he sees music as colours when mixing. Come with us as we hear touring tales with Canadian stars, Larry Gowan (now the singer with Styx), Kim Mitchel (Max Webster), David Wilcox and engineering live sessions with popular Toronto radio station, Q107, but the road can have its pit falls too. Bob opens up about his past addictions with drinking and dr...2015-12-151h 36Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 57: Leo ValvassoriLeo’s story is that of a creative individual; playing bass in bands, touring live, studio work, and the occasional producing job. We hear about gigging with local legend, and universally recognized bluesman, Mel Brown, touring with “The Hawk”, Ronnie Hawkins, Ms. Black Velvet herself, Alannah Myles, and the day-to-day life of a musician. Talk turns to early struggles when Leo learned he had Lymphoma in his early twenties and how making it through cancer informed his life. A great chat with a cool cat.
2015-12-081h 21Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 57: Leo ValvassoriLeo’s story is that of a creative individual; playing bass in bands, touring live, studio work, and the occasional producing job. We hear about gigging with local legend, and universally recognized bluesman, Mel Brown, touring with “The Hawk”, Ronnie Hawkins,...2015-12-081h 21Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 56: Scott CormanLife chaser, knowledge hunter, Scott Corman tells us about growing up in a tight knit family where his love of community first began. We discuss combining his business and creative instincts by starting a vintage guitar business, playing in a band, booking acts and raves, and becoming a full time photographer. Scott’s curious mind has led him down different paths including yoga, traveling and meeting the love of his life. His positive nature is what shines through in this episode.
2015-12-011h 41Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 56: Scott CormanLife chaser, knowledge hunter, Scott Corman tells us about growing up in a tight knit family where his love of community first began. We discuss combining his business and creative instincts by starting a vintage guitar business, playing in a...2015-12-011h 41Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 55: Robi BanerjiWhen it comes to studio work, Robi has done it all and worked with a who’s who in the music industry. Whether he is first engineer, assistant engineer, or producing, we get into the nitty-gritty of gear, recording technics, and why he has dedicated his entire life to his profession. From working with Daniel Lanois, to artists such as Big Sugar, Neil Young, The Stones and U2, there is no shortage of tales to be told. But it all comes down to the work for him and giving those artists exactly what they want. Born of Indian and No...2015-11-241h 23Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 55: Robi BanerjiWhen it comes to studio work, Robi has done it all and worked with a who’s who in the music industry. Whether he is first engineer, assistant engineer, or producing, we get into the nitty-gritty of gear, recording technics, and...2015-11-241h 23Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 54: Sean CroleySean is a faith driven individual still working on his inability to truly connect the way he’d like, with those closest to him. We wonder aloud if being adopted may have had an affect on him in this way. Working on his 3rd marriage he reflects on what it means to be present for your partner and recognizing the areas he would like to work on. A singer and keyboard player, we chat about getting lost in his recording studio while creating and how crucial music has been to his life, and how he deals with it. An ho...2015-11-171h 47Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 54: Sean CroleySean is a faith driven individual still working on his inability to truly connect the way he’d like, with those closest to him. We wonder aloud if being adopted may have had an affect on him in this way. Working...2015-11-171h 47Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 53: Jeff PittsThis is an episode we have chosen to re-release. We decided to pull it down last year after we originally put it out because of a controversy surrounding this particular guest. He was involved in a car accident that caused the death of a woman not long after we recorded his interview. At the time we pulled it out of respect for all involved, but as you will hear in the introduction to the podcast, there was a push to get it back up online from a friend of the family of the woman, and Jeff himself. We still...2015-11-101h 43Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 53: Jeff PittsThis is an episode we have chosen to re-release. We decided to pull it down last year after we originally put it out because of a controversy surrounding this particular guest. He was involved in a car accident that caused...2015-11-101h 43Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 52: One Year Anniversary EpisodeHas it been one year already?! Welcome to Episode 52!
The Mouthpiece and The Drum Muffin return to discuss the challenges and rewards of the last year of the Movin’ Air Podcast. Find out about scrapped episodes, heart-warming tales and feedback, and the overall take-away from each. We also chat about what to expect coming in 2016 and few more personal tid-bits. We’re only getting started folks, but what a great start it has been!
2015-11-031h 27Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 52: One Year Anniversary EpisodeHas it been one year already?! Welcome to Episode 52! The Mouthpiece and The Drum Muffin return to discuss the challenges and rewards of the last year of the Movin’ Air Podcast. Find out about scrapped episodes, heart-warming tales and...2015-11-031h 27Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 51: Konrad SauerToday we chat with hard-working perfectionist, introvert, Konrad Sauer about what makes up the fabric of his creative, just-give-it-a-try, life. There are no excuses for this guy. We examine topics as diverse as growing up in a Mennonite community, who...2015-10-271h 38Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 51: Konrad SauerToday we chat with hard-working perfectionist, introvert, Konrad Sauer about what makes up the fabric of his creative, just-give-it-a-try, life. There are no excuses for this guy. We examine topics as diverse as growing up in a Mennonite community, who his biggest influences were and why, the role of parents, furniture building, and what is behind the good fortune of his long-term marriage. Finally, we discuss transitioning a hobby to a full time successful business and the beautiful blurred lines between his business, and personal, relationships. An interesting life? Come and find out for yourself.
2015-10-271h 38Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 50: Mark WillmsWhat path does your career take when your earliest childhood memory is of a piano being moved? A piano player of course! In this episode we talk with world traveller Mark Willms, about being on the road with bands and...2015-10-201h 20Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 50: Mark WillmsWhat path does your career take when your earliest childhood memory is of a piano being moved? A piano player of course! In this episode we talk with world traveller Mark Willms, about being on the road with bands and pop stars, as well as solo adventuring to locales such as Tokyo, Dubai, Seoul and Switzerland. The discussion runs the gamut from his brother’s suicide to living in a nudist camp to putting out his first solo album after playing in bands for decades. And wait until you hear about hanging with the great Bill Murray. Another revealing co...2015-10-201h 20Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 49: Ralf WallThey call him “Raflar The Wanderer” and we discover why in this week’s episode. This gentle giant chats with us about growing up in the bar scene, bouncing, DJing, and the cautious tale of where his tattoo came from. Ralf...2015-10-131h 16Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 49: Ralf WallThey call him “Raflar The Wanderer” and we discover why in this week’s episode. This gentle giant chats with us about growing up in the bar scene, bouncing, DJing, and the cautious tale of where his tattoo came from. Ralf gets into the details of fantasy role-playing and why he calls himself an extroverted-introvert. We chat about trance music, prog-rock, web design, and how recharging in the outdoors informs his artwork. Will he be remembered as an honorable, creative person who loves to make people smile? Come for a listen and you decide.
2015-10-131h 16Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 48: Steve HoggThis professional musician has lived a full life, no doubt about it. Married and signed to a major label at 19 years old, Steve has spent the better part of his career playing in bands and touring the world. His projects have varied widely, from playing with Ian Thomas, Ronnie Hawkins and The Roadhouse Band, to recording with Larry Gowan and appearing on Second City TV, to performing to audiences of 50K with an international Cantonese pop star! We also chat about living in Tokyo, being a perfectionist, getting remarried to a younger woman, and the advantages and disadvantages of...2015-10-061h 36Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 48: Steve HoggThis professional musician has lived a full life, no doubt about it. Married and signed to a major label at 19 years old, Steve has spent the better part of his career playing in bands and touring the world. His...2015-10-061h 36Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 47: John BaileyThe son of hippy counterculture parents, John tells us all about his musical education; from playing violin, to doing live sound, to finally settling into his career as a Juno award winning engineer, working with likes of Tom Cochrane, Triumph...2015-09-291h 46Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 47: John BaileyThe son of hippy counterculture parents, John tells us all about his musical education; from playing violin, to doing live sound, to finally settling into his career as a Juno award winning engineer, working with likes of Tom Cochrane, Triumph and Voivod. We discuss the ups and downs of the industry, professionalism, and his thoughts on music as an art form. Further discussion has us delving into the world of mental health and marrying his teenage sweetheart.
2015-09-291h 46Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 46: Andrew RourkeGrowing up in a small town in Ontario, Canada, restless, this adventure seeker was always looking to break out and explore the world around him. Andrew’s early life had him touring Canada with rock band, the Rheostatics, and getting married...2015-09-221h 31Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 46: Andrew RourkeGrowing up in a small town in Ontario, Canada, restless, this adventure seeker was always looking to break out and explore the world around him. Andrew’s early life had him touring Canada with rock band, the Rheostatics, and getting married to a woman 12 years his senior while taking on the responsibility of her young children. Later we learn of the tragic loss of his first wife, and find out at 38 years old, alone, with 4 children, how his faith and general approach has carried him to rediscover life in many fascinating and exciting ways.
2015-09-221h 31Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 45: Mark Auld – Part 2Welcome to Part 2 of Mark Auld’s race thru life. We pick up in this episode discussing his first marriage, a further tumultuous relationship, and his continued spiral into drugs and alcohol, depression, and his attempt at suicide. More years...2015-09-151h 11Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 45: Mark Auld – Part 2Welcome to Part 2 of Mark Auld’s race thru life.
We pick up in this episode discussing his first marriage, a further tumultuous relationship, and his continued spiral into drugs and alcohol, depression, and his attempt at suicide. More years of counseling, and an arrest follow, before Mark begins to turn things around. New and amazing changes in his life offer a strong foundation and meaning to his life, something he can finally sink his teeth into in a positive life-restoring way. Another honest and reflexive story of redemption.
2015-09-151h 11Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 44: Mark Auld – Part 1We’ve got another two-parter for you, my AirHead Hardcore. Every once in a while a life-story is so jammed packed with information and adventure, we need to split it up, and Mark’s is most certainly one of those.
Mark takes us on a long and wild journey of turmoil and chaos. He explains his live hard, die young attitude, and how his heavy substance taking bandaged his insecurity and depression. In this episode we learn of his thrill seeking, bone breaking ways, jumping snowmobiles, leaping off cliffs, and his complete lack of concern for his well...2015-09-0855 minPodcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 44: Mark Auld – Part 1We’ve got another two-parter for you, my AirHead Hardcore. Every once in a while a life-story is so jammed packed with information and adventure, we need to split it up, and Mark’s is most certainly one of those. Mark takes...2015-09-0855 minMovin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 43: Jim PennerGrowing up in a large Mennonite family, Jim, a solitaire man, graciously opens the door to his life, allowing us to bare witness to his battle with depression and his “experimental” attempt at suicide. His life’s exploration takes us on hitch hiking adventures across Canada, career stops as a life guard, ambulance driver and Youth Pastor, his studies in psychology and theology, health concerns, a divorce, and finally on to the greatest passion in his life, teaching. An interesting journey to say the least, leveling off with his joy of canoeing our great waterways, and volunteering at folk festiv...2015-09-011h 21Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 43: Jim PennerGrowing up in a large Mennonite family, Jim, a solitaire man, graciously opens the door to his life, allowing us to bare witness to his battle with depression and his “experimental” attempt at suicide. His life’s exploration takes us on...2015-09-011h 21Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 42: Vacation EpisodeFeaturing all new material, we whisk you to distant shores on this week’s episode with clips from all of our guests over the last year talking about their favorite vacations and/or what they love about summer, especially here in Canada. (leave that winter snow behind!) Get ready to relax and recharge on this funny, sunny installment.
2015-08-2541 minPodcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 42: Vacation EpisodeFeaturing all new material, we whisk you to distant shores on this week’s episode with clips from all of our guests over the last year talking about their favorite vacations and/or what they love about summer, especially here in Canada....2015-08-2541 minPodcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 41: Ian GrahamRUSH super fan, Ian Graham, focuses us in on his passion for all things music; from his band “Eye Rhyme” (They are big in Mexico FYI!) to his “Small Dog” recording studio, we never drift too far. We also explore...2015-08-171h 18Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 41: Ian Graham
RUSH super fan, Ian Graham, focuses us in on his passion for all things music; from his band “Eye Rhyme” (They are big in Mexico FYI!) to his “Small Dog” recording studio, we never drift too far. We also explore his political views, especially on the environment and global warming, and how he has taken his own steps by running his van on vegetable oil, and installing solar panels on his home and rental property. This independently minded individual speaks from the heart all the way thru. Come for a listen, but don’t get him started in those M...2015-08-171h 18Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 40: Sylvia Pond In this episode we hear of Sylvia’s family running from Poland at a time of fear and transition, to a German refugee camp, eventually on to Canada, and how these circumstances have formed this take charge lady. This creative...2015-08-111h 44Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 40: Sylvia Pond
In this episode we hear of Sylvia’s family running from Poland at a time of fear and transition, to a German refugee camp, eventually on to Canada, and how these circumstances have formed this take charge lady. This creative individual tells us about her love of acting, singing in a band playing Boney M and ABBA tunes, and how she began her current career as a photographer. We also discuss getting married at an early age and whether or not to have children, her chronic headaches, Yoga, and being a Thanatophobia. (Even Sylvia will have to loo...2015-08-111h 44Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 39: Heather CatonA lover of music, art and animals, Heather Caton is a relaxed, hard working mother of one young son. We chat about taking on the responsibility of home ownership at an early age, dog sledding, being a Home Schooling Mom,...2015-08-041h 56Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 39: Heather CatonA lover of music, art and animals, Heather Caton is a relaxed, hard working mother of one young son. We chat about taking on the responsibility of home ownership at an early age, dog sledding, being a Home Schooling Mom, the difficulties of a broken marriage, and travelling the summer Festival circuit in her teardrop trailer, selling her unique glasswork jewelry. A casual laid back discussion with a person looking to experience life, and move through it in positive, drama-free atmosphere.
2015-08-041h 56Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 38: Lindsay StewartRaised a roaming military brat, we discuss Lindsay’s abusive childhood and how it may have led to a now controlled drug addiction, and on-going mental health issues. Now a videographer working with the 12 Angry Filmmakers group, we delve into...2015-07-281h 21Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 38: Lindsay StewartRaised a roaming military brat, we discuss Lindsay’s abusive childhood and how it may have led to a now controlled drug addiction, and on-going mental health issues. Now a videographer working with the 12 Angry Filmmakers group, we delve into his creative mind and life as a musician, writer, poet and acting in TV shows such as, Witchblade, Peter Benchley’s Amazon, and even playing Eddie Kramer in a Showtime movie, “Hendrix”. There are no shortage of interests and adventures in this episode, from his survival of a lightening strike, to being a drug holder for the mafia, to his love...2015-07-281h 21Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 37: KJ BedfordKatrina-Jennifer, or KJ to most, is a grounded, extremely creative, goal oriented individual open to new ideas and experiences. We find out how moving around frequently as an adolescent, and being raised by her father, while her mother was away in Southern California, has affected her. Talk ultimately leads to her passion for photography and multi-media and her eventual stint as a professor at Durham College. We end the conversation with her thoughts on marriage and children and the quick passing of her mother at a fairly early age. A fascinating, fun talk from start to finish.
2015-07-211h 43Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 37: KJ BedfordKatrina-Jennifer, or KJ to most, is a grounded, extremely creative, goal oriented individual open to new ideas and experiences. We find out how moving around frequently as an adolescent, and being raised by her father, while her mother was away...2015-07-211h 43Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 36: The Canoe Trip EpisodeWe have a different one for you this week folks!
Today’s episode is based around Pat’s true love of interior camping, Algonquin Provincial Park in particular. We chat about gear, food, preparation, yet combine it with personal talks with close friends, recorded on the trip itself up along the shore, fishing, sitting under a tarp while the rain drifts in, and lazing beside blazing camp fires. Sure we chat about camping, but we also learn about the group and the bonds created, the individuals themselves, death, solo tripping, and a whole range of introspection…with maybe...2015-07-141h 37Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 36: The Canoe Trip EpisodeWe have a different one for you this week folks! Today’s episode is based around Pat’s true love of interior camping, Algonquin Provincial Park in particular. We chat about gear, food, preparation, yet combine it with personal talks with close...2015-07-141h 37Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 35: Heather KocsisIn this episode, Pat speaks with his latest favorite artist, Heather Kocsis. Growing up a romantic idealist, yet somewhat sad and introverted child of divorced parents, we discover Heather’s origins as a future world-class artist and meditative soul-searcher. We chat...2015-07-071h 21Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 35: Heather KocsisIn this episode, Pat speaks with his latest favorite artist, Heather Kocsis. Growing up a romantic idealist, yet somewhat sad and introverted child of divorced parents, we discover Heather’s origins as a future world-class artist and meditative soul-searcher. We chat about her schooling in fine arts and what it has taken to not only to source out her own artistic vision, and run her own business, but also her exploration of a higher level of consciousness. An interesting individual all-around, we even discuss Korean melodramas, traveling in Thailand, and growing her collector base in the heart of the ar...2015-07-071h 21Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 34: Susan ParrCurrently facing cancer, Susan talks to us about beating it, while keeping a smile firmly planted on her face. But there is so much more to this inspirational woman! We also talk about her being adopted at an early age, working in broadcasting for CKCO TV, acting in local theatre, the love of her family, and being the Queen of cocktail competition! You gotta listen to get the ingredients; for the drinks, as well as life itself!
2015-06-302h 00Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 34: Susan ParrCurrently facing cancer, Susan talks to us about beating it, while keeping a smile firmly planted on her face. But there is so much more to this inspirational woman! We also talk about her being adopted at an early age,...2015-06-302h 00Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 33: Tony ReinhartBorn into a creative family of six siblings, Tony is the youngest. Our chat explores Tony’s search for fulfillment, from career choices to relationships. We discuss his rise in Canadian journalism starting with a couple of local newspapers, and to his eventual award winning days at national giant, The Globe and Mail. We talk about what it’s like to be a professional journalist and the need to protect yourself emotionally, yet how rewarding it can be, and how much more appreciative he is of life in general. On a more personal note we find out that after feel...2015-06-231h 36Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 33: Tony ReinhartBorn into a creative family of six siblings, Tony is the youngest. Our chat explores Tony’s search for fulfillment, from career choices to relationships. We discuss his rise in Canadian journalism starting with a couple of local newspapers, and to...2015-06-231h 36Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 32: Lisa MalleckSelf proclaimed “pleaser”, mother and accomplished photographer, Lisa Malleck, still feels like she is searching for that one career in life where her passion for it can not be denied. We talk of the difficult circumstances behind her mother’s alcoholism,...2015-06-161h 28Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 32: Lisa MalleckSelf proclaimed “pleaser”, mother and accomplished photographer, Lisa Malleck, still feels like she is searching for that one career in life where her passion for it can not be denied. We talk of the difficult circumstances behind her mother’s alcoholism, their strained relationship, and her one regret after her mother’s death. We also learn of her amicable divorce, and fantastic new life she has created with her new love and blended family. An open and honest talk from start to finish.
2015-06-161h 28Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 31: Andrew CoppolinoAndrew has always had a passion for cuisine, and being raised Italian and French, he couldn’t have asked for better cultures to come from. He grew up with a love of literature and art, and ended up combining his interest...2015-06-091h 24Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 31: Andrew CoppolinoAndrew has always had a passion for cuisine, and being raised Italian and French, he couldn’t have asked for better cultures to come from. He grew up with a love of literature and art, and ended up combining his interest in food and the written word to become a Restaurant Reviewer for The Record newspaper and ECHO magazine. Part freelance writer and stay at home Dad, Andrew has split his time doing the things he loves most while promoting community and health.
2015-06-091h 24Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 30: Colin HunterOnce awarded, “Best Sports Writer in Canada”, metal-music loving, pro-wrestling aficionado, Colin Hunter is one hell-of-a interesting guy! We learn of his English teaching stint in Japan, trading mix-tapes and zines, and how he landed a prime writing gig at...2015-06-021h 32Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 30: Colin HunterOnce awarded, “Best Sports Writer in Canada”, metal-music loving, pro-wrestling aficionado, Colin Hunter is one hell-of-a interesting guy! We learn of his English teaching stint in Japan, trading mix-tapes and zines, and how he landed a prime writing gig at The Perimeter Institute. And do you want to find out if his eight-year engagement will ever end in marriage, or if the, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” concept will prevail? There is only one way to find out.
2015-06-021h 32Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 29: John BergenLocal KW entrepreneur, John Bergen, is a smart, opinionated character destined to be his own boss and follow his own rules. After closing down his first ceramic business, John and a partner started up the successful City Café franchise based...2015-05-261h 29Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 29: John BergenLocal KW entrepreneur, John Bergen, is a smart, opinionated character destined to be his own boss and follow his own rules. After closing down his first ceramic business, John and a partner started up the successful City Café franchise based on the “honesty system” and has never looked back. We find out about John’s constant search for knowledge and his never-ending curiosity for life in general, as well as his organizing nature and love of gatherings and community. Want to discover how to run a successful business? Then you might want to listen to this man’s unique business...2015-05-261h 29Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 28: Andrew F ButtersAttention seeker Andrew F. Butters was raised in a typical working-class Canadian family playing hockey and getting good grades. Although successful at his full-time corporate gig, Andrew’s true passion is in bringing out his creative side through blogging, working on...2015-05-191h 46Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 28: Andrew F ButtersAttention seeker Andrew F. Butters was raised in a typical working-class Canadian family playing hockey and getting good grades. Although successful at his full-time corporate gig, Andrew’s true passion is in bringing out his creative side through blogging, working on a couple books at a time, and creating music that ended up in an art-swap with Kevin Smith of “Clerks” and “Jay and Silent Bob” fame. We also learn about the tragic loss of his brother-in-law, and what its like to deal with his daughter’s serious spinal surgery and her heroic recovery process. And wait until to hear about i...2015-05-191h 46Podcast – Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 27: Terry BarnaTerry is a guy that squeezes every last drop out of life by searching out new experiences and taking advantage of very opportunity that has crossed his path. He has found a way, with the support of the family he...2015-05-121h 37Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 27: Terry BarnaTerry is a guy that squeezes every last drop out of life by searching out new experiences and taking advantage of very opportunity that has crossed his path. He has found a way, with the support of the family he adores, to seamlessly blend his corporate responsibilities with his creative ambitions to get the most out of life. He was briefly part of the Toronto Second City troupe, has acted in TV shows and plays, set up satellite offices in international destinations and basically kept that childlike spirit that has suited him so well. Come enjoy the ride that...2015-05-121h 37Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 26: Frank ImesonA real individual, Frank shares his thoughts on his lack of social pressure and his live-in-the-now attitude. We discuss his yearning for adventure and education and his need for life experience. Finally we find out how he deals with the heartbreaking news that his brother has terminal cancer.
2015-05-051h 55Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 25: Lauren Reedy – Part 2Lauren has led a fascinating life filled with amazing experiences! It’s so good actually, that we have decided to break her story into 2 episodes. This is Part II. So go back and check out Part I if you haven’t already. You don’t want to miss a thing.
We continue Lauren’s tale of adventure and travel, trapping, alone, in a log cabin in the deepest forests of the Yukon surrounded by wildlife and armed only with a .22 rifle. Find out about Lauren’s 14 hour dogsled journey, in the freezing cold and dark, to safety. And finall...2015-04-281h 18Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 24: Lauren Reedy – Part 1Lauren has led a fascinating life filled with amazing experiences! It’s so good actually, that we have decided to break her story into 2 episodes. This is Part I.
She comes to us via her husband, EP 9 guest, Chris Malleck. (http://movinairpod.com/episode-9-chris-malleck/) Lauren’s early rural life has her contemplating becoming a nun and if that is her true calling. Adventure and travel are clearly her passions as we find Lauren selling hemp crafts on the streets of British Columbia and eventually living and trapping, alone, in a log cabin in the deepest forests of th...2015-04-211h 24Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 23: Cliff MarshallCliff grew up in a small town sheltered mostly from the stress of the outside world and has maintained that outlook throughout his life. Nothing seems to get too complicated for this guy. We also chat about the joy of having a child when that possibility seemed to be out of reach. Listen in on the zen master.
2015-04-141h 47Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 22: Pete ThompsonPete is a self-proclaimed seat-of-the-pants kinda guy filled with wanderlust, measuring happiness day-to-day, moment-by-moment. His life story builds from playing in bands, traveling Europe, to settling down in a country setting, surrounded by family and what its like to be a young-ish Grandpa. We also stir up some painful memories of childhood trauma, self-medicating and the difficulties of over-coming strained relationships and the search for understanding and acceptance.
2015-04-071h 46Movin' Air with pat lackenbauerEpisode 21: Shawn KellermanThis episode Shawn talks about growing up an only child in a household filled with music and learning to play the blues from a very early age. We discover what it takes to become a blues player based out of Canada under the mentorship of local legend, Mel Brown, and making the decision to move to Mississippi to chase his dreams and travel the world. Shawn also discussed the importance of being a good father and husband and always making the time for these aspects of his life.
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