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The Healthy Christian LeaderDiscerning Evil Spirits | Rob LaidlawIn today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Rob Laidlaw, pastor and author of Demystifying Deliverance, to explore the challenging and often misunderstood topic of discerning evil spirits. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in freedom ministry, Rob shares practical insights for identifying spiritual strongholds, differentiating between psychological issues and spiritual influence, and addressing them through discipleship and the authority of Jesus Christ. Listeners will learn about common warning signs, subtle and overt manifestations, and the importance of guiding individuals toward truth and trust in God rather than focusing solely on deliverance. Rob em...
2025-10-1728 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderDeliverance as Discipleship | Rob LaidlawIn today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Rob Laidlaw, author of Demystifying Deliverance, to explore the connection between deliverance and discipleship. Rob explains that deliverance is not just about removing an evil spirit—it’s about addressing the deeper spiritual issues and distrust in God that allow such influences to take hold. They discuss how idols, lies, and unmet desires can distort our faith, leading us to seek “Jesus plus something” instead of trusting God fully. Rob shares practical insights on identifying lies we believe about ourselves and God, breaking free from them, and...
2025-10-1028 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderThe Nature of Spiritual Bondage and Freedom | Rob LaidlawIn this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl continues the conversation with Pastor and author Rob Laidlaw on the theme of Demystifying Deliverance. Rob shares how his own ministry journey led him into 20 years of learning and experience in helping people find freedom in Christ. Together, Dwight and Rob explore key questions about spiritual bondage and freedom—such as whether a believer can be affected by evil spirits, how points of access form in a person’s life, and why truth encounters are often more effective than simple power confrontations. Rob emphasizes that deliverance is not about fear...
2025-10-0328 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderThe Believer's Authority in Christ | Rob LaidlawIn today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Pastor and author Rob Laidlaw to talk about his new book Demystifying Deliverance. Rob shares insights from over 20 years of ministry in church planting and helping people find freedom in Christ. Together, they explore what it means to be made in the image of God, how humanity lost its role as God’s representative rulers, and how Jesus restores us to that identity through the cross. The conversation highlights the reality of spiritual warfare, why many churches shy away from the topic, and how leaders can...
2025-09-2628 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderConfronting the Roots of Spiritual Pride | Rob LaidlawIn this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Rob Laidlaw, a pastor, to discuss a vital but often overlooked topic in leadership health: pride. They explore how pride distorts our understanding of who we are, both in our relationship with God and in how we interact with others. Rob emphasizes that pride manifests not only as overconfidence but also in low self-worth, both stemming from deep insecurity and fear. They discuss how pride can damage relationships, both in the form of people-pleasing and aggressive behavior, and how it hinders authentic love and...
2025-01-1027 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderThe Danger of Pride and a Distorted View of God | Rob LaidlawIn this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, Dwight Habermehl engages in a profound conversation with Pastor Rob about the spiritual dysfunction caused by pride. The discussion explores how pride distorts our view of God by encouraging self-reliance and rejecting God's authority. Rob explains that pride, at its core, is a desire to define oneself apart from God, which leads to an inflated sense of self-worth and autonomy, often manifesting as arrogance.The conversation highlights how pride's ultimate goal is not merely to be like God, but to take His place. Rob traces this back to...
2025-01-1027 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderHow Do I Forgive? | Rob LaidlawRob Laidlaw talks about misconceptions we often have with what it means to forgive and hold judgment. He talks practical steps we can take and also challenges our perspective of how we view forgiveness.Find Rob's book, ReThinking Forgiveness on Amazon:https://www.amazon.ca/ReThinking-Forgiveness-different-perspective-relationships/dp/B0942DW3DRVisit Rob's Website for more resources:https://strategicdiscipleship.com/Support the show
2024-06-1728 min
And Another Thing PodcastThe Suite Life of Rob and Tony!In this week's episode of "And Another Thing," Tony Clement takes the reins solo as he sits down with Canadian music icon, Rob Laidlaw. Renowned for his contributions to legendary bands like Honeymoon Suite and Platinum Blonde, Rob shares insights into the dynamic world of the music industry. The conversation delves into Rob's experiences playing alongside Kim Mitchell, his current ventures with tribute and nostalgia bands, and the intricate process of crafting a song. Tune in as they reminisce about the golden era of the eighties, exploring the profound impact of the MTV launch on bands like Platinum Blonde...
2024-01-1137 min
The Informed Animal AllyAnimal captivity laws with Rob LaidlawIn this episode of The Informed Animal Ally, animal advocate, award-winning writer, and Zoocheck founder Rob Laidlaw joins the Vancouver Humane Society to discuss the issues wild animals face in captivity and what can be done to help them.
2022-10-2551 min
The Healthy Christian LeaderS1E08 Helping People Know Truth & Find Freedom | Rob LaidlawIn today’s episodes, Pastor Rob Laidlaw unpacks how Pastors and Leaders can better shepherd and counsel people in our care who are struggling in various areas. He unpacks the meaning and implications of Jesus’ statement that “the truth shall set you free.” One of our main goals must be to identify the lie people are believing and showing them God’s truth that needs to replace that lie.Support the show
2021-06-2132 min
Laidlaw's Harley-DavidsonHow Motorcycle Bagger Racing was Born! - w/ Rob Buydos and Alex FoxKeith & Matt of Laidlaw's H-D sit down with the voice of PowerSports Racing, Rob Buydos and Alex Fox of Sly Fox Performance. Both of these guys have been pioneers in the start of a the latest trend in motorcycle racing - the Bagger Racing League! The guys sit down and talk about the origin of bagger racing and the In's & Outs of the of the bikes and the teams that race them.#BaggerRacingLeague #HarleyDavidson #PerformanceBagger
2021-05-2858 min
The Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 172 – BL&GRob and Sean look at the early stages of the BL&G footy season.
2021-04-2616 min
Chattin 88's with Curtis LabelleChattin 88's Episode 29: Rob LaidlawRob Laidlaw, JUNO nominated songwriter, producer, musician...35 years in the music business, performed and produced artists Such as, Kim Mitchell, Alannah Myles, Platinum Blonde, Honeymoon Suite, Alannis Morrisette, Loverboy, Beverly Mahood, Survivor, Rough Trade, Lee Aaron, Jack Soul, Long John Baldry, Toronto, Blaise Pascal, Ryan Connelly... Record Labels, Sony/BMG, EMI, Warners, Universal… and indie labels, many films, and TV credits for original music composition,. and countless indie artists...3 top 10 single co-writes...I have toured all over this outstanding globe.
2021-04-2157 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 171 – Adelaide UnitedRob and Sean compare Adelaide United's A-League season with 2016.
2021-03-3015 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 170 – The Age Old QuestionRob and Sean talk about elder athletes in various sports.
2021-03-2815 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 169 – Sherlock HolmesRob and Sean discuss a book that combines Sherlock Holmes with the fifth Test of the 1902 Ashes series in England.
2021-03-2313 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 168 – Jordan CenteneraRob and Sean talk with Jordan Centenera from Central Districts Basketball Club.
2021-03-1415 min
The Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 167 – Malcolm Bennett and the OlympicsRob and Sean discuss the Olympics with Para Olympian Malcolm Bennett.
2021-03-0215 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 166 – Apex Sports FestivalRob and Sean talk about the Apex Sports Festival at Norwood Oval, which included wrestling, boxing, disc golf, strong man comp, sword fights and martial arts.
2021-02-2415 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show Episode 165 – PétanqueRob and Sean talk with Stan and Glenis Head about the Gawler Pétanque club.
2021-02-1916 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show Episode 164 – SANFLRob and Sean talk about the upcoming SANFL season and the return of Port Power and Adelaide Crows reserves teams.
2021-02-1115 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 163 – The Sporting Wendland SistersRob and Sean talk with the sporting Wendland sisters, Kasey, Jess and Caitlin.
2021-02-0315 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 162 – SoftballRob and Sean talk all things softball.
2021-01-2813 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 161 – A bit of Baseball, Cricket, & AFLWRob and Sean talk about the Australian Baseball League, AFLW and GABBA cricket.
2021-01-1915 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 160 – Parents & Daughters Sporting ConnectionsRob and Sean follow up on the previous show on fathers and sons in the sporting world, with parents and daughters.
2021-01-1515 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 159 – Father/Son SportsmenRob and Sean discuss champions in various sports, and their champion offspring.
2021-01-0715 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 158 – A Bit of Research FunRob and Sean researched and found some interesting sporting stories on a couple of their favourite sports.
2020-12-1500 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Epsode 157 – Gawler & CDFC History ChatRob and Sean look at early Gawler football history and the town's connection to Central District Football Club.
2020-12-0700 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 156 – SANFL Salary capRob and Sean discuss the SANFL Salary cap.
2020-12-0200 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show Episode: 155 – Carlo and Laids talk cricket with Mitch DearingRob and Sean talk all things cricket with Mitch Dearing.
2020-11-2700 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 154 – The O’HandleysRob and Sean talk with father-son ice hockey duo, Ryan and Morris O'Handley.
2020-11-1800 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 153 – V8 SupercarsRob and Sean discuss the situation with Adelaide V8 Supercars.
2020-11-1100 min
The Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 152 – World SeriesRob and Sean discuss the MLB World Series, won by the LA Dodgers.
2020-11-0500 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 151 – AFL Grand FinalRob and Sean discuss the 2020 AFL grand final.
2020-10-2700 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 150 – Bathurst and footyRob and Sean talk about Bathurst 2020, the SANFL grand final, AFL preliminary finals and the Brownlow Medal.
2020-10-2100 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 149 – Port’s FinalsRob and Sean discuss Port Power's first final, and Jeff Andrews departure as Central District coach in the SANFL.
2020-10-1600 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 148 – BL&GFA Grand FinalRob and Sean talk about the 2020 BL&GFA Grand Final, and some of the history behind the competing teams, Gawler Central and South Gawler.
2020-10-0714 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 147 – FreemanRob and Sean discuss the recent Cathy Freeman documentary.
2020-09-2315 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 146 – The Golfing KeylocksRob and Sean talk to champion golfer Sue Keylock and her two young golfing daughters, Stephanie and Lucy.
2020-09-1614 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 145 – Crows September SuccessRob talks to Sean about his AFL experience at Adelaide Oval to watch the Crows Tuesday in September success.
2020-09-1315 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 144 – SoccerRob and Sean look at the success of some young guns on the national and international stage of soccer, after starting their junior careers in Gawler.
2020-09-0315 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 143 – SonnyRob and Sean talk to Sonny Morey about his feelings regarding his Stolen Generations story, and the new book on his life.
2020-08-2600 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 142 – Change of Sporting SeasonsRob and Sean talk about the changeover of sporting seasons and how it will affect ground use and multiple sports participants in the COVID19 world.
2020-08-2000 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 141 – Aussie recordsRob and Sean look at Australian records for the 2 sprints and high, long and triple jumps.
2020-08-1500 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 140 – Running & jumping world recordsRob and Sean look at the men's and women's world records in the 100m and 200m sprints, and the high, long and triple jumps.
2020-08-1000 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 139 – Deno RuhodeRob and Sean talk to Zimbabwe cricketer Deno Ruhode.
2020-08-0800 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 138 – BL&G FootballRob and Sean talk about the start of the BL&GFA and how COVID19 has affected the competition.
2020-07-2900 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 137 – Early Footy RoundsRob and Sean talk about the early rounds of the AFL and SANFL, and the effects of Covid 19 on crowds.
2020-07-2100 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 136 – AFLRob and Sean look at the fortunes of Port and the Crows over the first 3 rounds of the AFL 2020 season.
2020-06-2700 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 135 – Wayne PhilpRob and Sean talk with Wayne Philp about how his involvement with cycling has evolved into a unique indoor fitness program.
2020-06-2300 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 134 – OlympicsRob and Sean talk about the impact of the Olympics being held in an odd year for the first time.
2020-06-1500 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 133 – Brittany PerryRob and Sean talk with AFLW player Brittany Perry.
2020-06-1000 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 132 – Peter BroelmanRob and Sean talk with Peter Broelman from Gawler Eagles Soccer Club.
2020-06-0300 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 131 – Kyle PresburyRob and Sean talk with Central District footballer Kyle Presbury.
2020-06-0200 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 130 – SonnyRob and Sean talk to Sonny Morey about Sorry Day and his upcoming biography.
2020-05-2700 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 129 – Sports HappeningsRob and Sean look at sporting happenings in spite of social distancing, including a world record, a couple of huge boxing events, the merry-go-round of F1 racing, and the changing dynamics of the ABL, AFL and SANFL.
2020-05-2000 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 128 – The Crows & the SANFLRob and Sean talk about the Adelaide Crows breaking social distancing restrictions in training and the possibility of the SANFL starting before the AFL.
2020-05-1300 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 127 – Peter DaweRob and Sean talk with former top level basketballer and until recently, sports editor at The Advertiser.
2020-05-0400 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 126 – Sporting OutlookRob and Sean look at the sporting landscape, as social distancing restrictions may change going forward.
2020-04-2800 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 125 – 1994 Commonwealth GamesRob and Sean discuss a YouTube film clip about the 1994 hammer throw at the 1994 Commonwealth Games.
2020-04-2600 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 124 – A Bit of Comedy & an Inspiring BookRob and Sean discuss an old favourite sports comedy film, and an inspiring book about a true underdog making good.
2020-04-2000 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 123 – A book & a FilmRob and Sean discuss a favourite book, Bottom of the 33rd, and a film, Rush.
2020-04-1500 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 122 – MemoriesWith world, national and local sport going into hibernation, Rob and Sean talk about what options people have to get their sporting fix, with some favourite sporting memories available on Facebook, YouTube and people's personal DVD collections.
2020-04-1000 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 121 – Current Sporting IssuesRob and Sean talk about the state of where football is at now and other issues regarding the current situations with sport and money.
2020-03-3000 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 120 – Coronavirus and sportRob and Sean talk about the Coronavirus and its affect on sport, including how the AFL continued on after all state and country leagues were forced to shut down.
2020-03-2500 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 119 – Women’s T20 world CupRob and Sean discuss the great women's T20 cricket World Cup final and the crowd.
2020-03-1300 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 118 – Richard McGrathRob and Sean talk with Sporting Memories chief Richard McGrath.
2020-03-0200 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 117 – Liam PhillipsRob and Sean talk with The Bunyip's sports editor Liam Phillips.
2020-03-0100 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 116 – State Junior Softball Championships in GawlerRob and Sean talk with Sally Green, the coordinator of the State Junior Softball Championships, held in Gawler in late February.
2020-02-2400 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 115 – Women’s Sport Attendance RecordRob and Sean discuss the women's sporting attendance record, with the possibility it may be broken at the MCG in March at cricket's Twenty20 women's World Cup final.
2020-02-1800 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 114 – Grant FielkeRob and Sean talk with former Crow and Magarey Medallists Grant Fielke.
2020-02-0500 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 113 – Trinity CricketRob and Sean talk with Trinity OS cricketer Mitch Dearing about how the club is performing in its first season in A grade.
2020-01-3100 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 112 – Bushfires Affecting SportRob and Sean look at how the bushfires have affected sport in Australia, and how the Aussie Spirit has shone through.
2020-01-2200 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 111 – Kat IngramRob and Sean talk with Kat Ingram about volunteering in sport.
2020-01-1000 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 110 – Sean’s Baseball ExperienceRob invited Sean to his first baseball game, Adelaide Giants versus Auckland Tuatara.
2020-01-0200 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 109 – Sports PhotographyRob amd Sean discuss the impact photographs have in sports.
2019-12-2000 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 108 – RLSean surprises Rob with his choice of subject matter for this show - Rob's sporting journey!
2019-12-1100 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 107 – Malcolm BennettRob and Sean talk with Paralympian Malcolm Bennett.
2019-12-0400 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 106 – Opening of the ABL SeasonRob and Sean look at the newly named Adelaide Giants opening series sweep against the defending champs, Brisbane Bandits.
2019-11-2900 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 105 – Naming venues after sponsorsRob and Sean talk about how various sporting venues have sponsors names and how they can be confusing.
2019-11-2400 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 105 – CricketRob and Sean look at Australia's 'summer of cricket'.
2019-11-1500 min
NYK Politics“Animal welfare and the impact of your vote” with Kathryn Sussman and Rob LaidlawThis week on NYK Politics, Kathryn Sussman and Zoocheck founder Rob Laidlaw give an overview of the most pressing animal welfare & environmental topics that Canadians should consider when casting their vote at the 2019 federal election.
2019-11-0613 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 104 – Trinity AthleticsRob and Sean talk with Trinity College athletes Jack Gibbins and Amelie Burns, coach Malcolm Bennett and athletic coordinator Wendy Stimson.
2019-11-0600 min
Survivor: Island of the Idols – RobHasAwebsite.comSurvivor 39 Exit Interview with the Fifth Player Voted OutSurvivor 39 Exit Interview with the Fifth Player Voted Out
Rob Cesternino is back to interview the fifth player voted out of Survivor: Island of the Idols in the fifth exit interview of Survivor‘s 39th season. This week, Rob speaks with Tom Laidlaw from the new Lairo tribe after he was voted out of the game by a 5-2 vote. Rob and Tom discuss the speculation behind what “Island of the Idols” meant, how he felt about Karishma not helping in the challenges and how he was viewed as a threat compared to Dean. They also t...
2019-10-2521 minNYK Politics“Animal welfare and the impact of your vote” with Kathryn Sussman and Rob LaidlawThis week on NYK Politics, Kathryn Sussman and Zoocheck founder Rob Laidlaw give an overview of the most pressing animal welfare & environmental topics that Canadians should consider when casting their vote at the 2019 federal election.
They describe the links between climate change and conservation issues, as well as the biggest threats faced by animal species in Canada. Climate change can’t be discussed in isolation from animal welfare, and we should bridge the gap that creates a disconnect traditionally as all these questions are interwoven and affect the whole planet, including us as human beings.
2019-10-1913 minNYK Politics“What is Wrong with Using Animals in the Classroom?” with Kathryn Sussman and Rob LaidlawThis month on NYK Politics, Kathryn Sussman and Zoocheck founder Rob Laidlaw discuss the multiple uses of animals in the academic curriculum. Dissection is still going strong among classroom activities despite decades of parents and kids opposing it and various studies proving its ineffectiveness in teaching; but also live animals are kept as pets in the classroom and school outings to nearby animal facilities and local zoos remain a favourite.
2019-09-1626 minSurvivor: Island of the Idols – RobHasAwebsite.comSurvivor 39 Preseason Interviews: Lairo Tribe – Part 2Survivor 39 Preseason Interviews: Lairo Tribe – Part 2
Now that the cast of Survivor: Island of the Idols has been announced and the Survivor preseason is underway, Rob Cesternino is joined by Josh Wigler (of The Hollywood Reporter) to present and discuss Josh’s preseason interviews from Fiji. This second set of interviews are from the last 5 castaways (alphabetically by first name) on the Lairo tribe, who will be wearing orange buffs: Karishma Patel, Missy Byrd, Ronnie Bardah, Tom Laidlaw, and Vince Moua.
Josh went out on location to Fiji right before the game began as a me...
2019-09-131h 52NYK PoliticsEpisode 3: “How to Tell a ‘Good’ Zoo from a ‘Bad’ One” with Kathryn Sussman and Rob LaidlawListen as insider advocates Kathryn Sussman and Rob Laidlaw summarize the differences between sanctuaries, large commercially run zoos, and privately owned, small facilities often referred to as roadside zoos and their sometimes dubious links to the film industry. Kathryn and Rob discuss the hard-to-regulate status of various types of animal institutions with a number of current issues in the news, and they list ways that visitors can identify and avoid facilities that are not ethically sound.
2019-07-1529 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 81 – Great Britain
Rob and Sean talk about Rob's holiday in Great Britain, including watching MLB in London.
2019-07-1000 minNYK Experts UncutWhy Bats Shouldn’t Get a Bad Rap – Rob LaidlawDid you know? Bats are mammals and the only mammals that are capable of true flight. They comprise one fifth of all the mammal species in the world, are intelligent, have social lives, and contrary to public perception, are not blind and will not get caught in your hair! Bats can live up to 44 years, and scientists are studying the bat genome in order to learn how to expand the human life span. Listen as Zoocheck founder and director Rob Laidlaw, clarifies how bats are in fact harmless, beneficial to humans and to the environment, and are an animal we...
2019-06-1700 minNYK PoliticsEpisode 2: “The aftermath of Bill S-203 : Free Whales vs. Captive Elephants” with Kathryn Sussman and Rob LaidlawListen as Kathryn Sussman and Zoocheck founder Rob Laidlaw outline mainstream hot topics regarding large mammal welfare in captivity. Starting with the low-down on Canada’s recent adoption of Bill S-203 banning whale and dolphin captivity and what it really means for cetaceans, Kathryn and Rob then touch on the well-being of other wide-ranging animal species, getting into the specifics for elephants, and whether their needs can be properly met in zoos, especially in Canada.
2019-06-1726 minNYK Experts UncutThe Massive Industry that is the Exotic Pet Trade – Rob LaidlawIn this episode founder and director of Zoocheck, Rob Laidlaw, outlines which animals comprise exotic versus domesticated species. Rob shocks us with the numbers involved in the massive exotic pet trade: globally, if you include fish, this effects hundreds of millions of animals. The consequences of this industry not only to the animals themselves from […]
2019-06-0600 minNYK Experts UncutAnimal Welfare in Canada – a System We Need to Fix! – Rob LaidlawIn this podcast, listen as founder and director of Zoocheck, Rob Laidlaw, takes us through the complexities that are the patchwork of laws and regulations that comprise Canada’s insufficient and quite frankly, broken animal welfare protection system. This episode will have you charged to get involved and help strengthen Canada’s legislation so that all animals […]
2019-06-0600 minNYK Experts UncutLet’s Keep Polar Bears Where They Belong: In the Wild – Rob LaidlawIn this episode, Rob Laidlaw of Zoocheck highlights how this magnificent species, fascinating to people the world over, is one of the most prized and, therefore, most in demand at zoos around the globe, as they are a star mega-fauna attraction. However, polar bears are in fact one of most ill-suited species to captivity according […]
2019-06-0600 minNYK Experts UncutHow We Unwittingly Let Our Dogs Down – Rob LaidlawEver wonder if there are ways you can spruce up your doggie’s life experience? Ever think that that one walk a day may be boring your pooch as much as it feels like a chore to you? In this expert interview, listen as founder and director of Zoocheck, Rob Laidlaw, points out everything from how […]
2019-06-0600 minNYK Experts UncutThe little Known Zoo Technique that is Framing – Rob LaidlawIn this episode, Kathryn speaks with Rob Laidlaw, founder and director of the Canadian animal protection charity Zoocheck. Listen as Rob describes the little known zoo approach of framing, which functions as a type of deception for the visitor, making animals appear like they are in more natural surroundings than they actually are. This practice […]
2019-06-0100 minNYK PoliticsEpisode 1: “All Things Whale” with Kathryn Sussman and Rob LaidlawIn this episode, Kathryn Sussman and Rob Laidlaw, leading animal rights advocate for over 30 years, outline current hot topics derived from the latest news related to cetaceans.
Kathryn and Rob scrutinize the current status of Canadian Bill S-203 – Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act – that will prohibit the taking of a cetacean into captivity and will require a permit for the import and export of a cetacean. They also explore the controversy surrounding the Vancouver Aquarium lawsuit against the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Park Board. Plus, have you seen the viral images of the...
2019-05-2729 min
THE LIVEGAN PODCASTE66: Rob LaidlawRob Laidlaw is the founder and Executive Director of the international wildlife protection charity Zoocheck. Throughout the past 40 years his work has involved hundreds of investigative initiatives, legislative campaigns, public awareness programs, animal rescues and numerous litigations, in Canada and elsewhere around the world. His current area of focus is the exotic pet trade and in making the animal protection movement in Canada more effective.He is also the award winning author of 10 children's books about wildlife and animal welfare issues. Check them out here News of the DayExcuse of the Day: Animals...
2019-03-121h 13The Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 49 – Mt Everest Climber Kurt Wedberg InterviewRob and Sean speak with mountaineer Kurt Wedberg, who is an American and has conquered Mount Everest three times, in 1995, 2008 and 2012. Rob and his wife Sue met Kurt while on holidays in Switzerland recently. Kurt talks about many aspects of his first climb up the famous mountain. The photo of Kurt is from 1995 on the summit of Mount Everest. The other photos were taken by Rob in the Swiss Alps, which includes the Matterhorn.
2018-09-2200 minThe Carlo and Laids Sports ShowThe Carlo and Laids Sports Show: Episode 1 – Central Districts Basketball
In the first episode of our new show, Rob Laidlaw and Sean Carlin discuss the local Central Districts Basketball Club.
2017-06-0308 min