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The Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatic's PodcastSeason 4, Episode 21-Keith McWalter InterivewFor this episode of Season 4, I had the pleasure of interviewing science fiction author Keith McWalter. We had a terrific chat about his newest novel Lifers. This was such a cool premise for me and I had to interview him to see where his ideas originated and where they were going to end up. Here is the blurb: In the year 2050, the man known as Zinn is on the run from the consequences of his greatest creation: an artificial genome that wildly increases the human lifespan. His “Methuselah gene” has gone viral, and he’s...2025-02-221h 07
Unlock Your Potential with Francesco BartolilloBuilding Resilience: Scott McWalter on Habits, Discipline, and Living with Purpose!In this episode of Unlock Your Potential, host Francesco Bartolillo sits down with Scott McWalter, the dynamic CMO of the Brink Group of Companies, entrepreneur, and endurance athlete who completed over 12 intense events this year, including triathlons, marathons, and Ironman competitions. Together, they dive into powerful topics like crafting morning routines, mastering discipline, and the benefits of physical activity as a cornerstone for success. Scott shares insights on positive thinking, finding your purpose, and thriving in both business and life. If you're ready to elevate your habits, embrace challenges, and tap into your potential, this episode is for you!2024-11-251h 14
Own Your Choices Own Your Life677 | I Changed My Life With $25.47 and A Dream with John A. BrinkIn this episode, we are speaking with CEO, John A. Brink. John A. Brink was born in 1940 in Nazi-occupied Holland during the Second World War. From the time he could walk, his days often consisted of foraging for food with his brother and sister during harsh warlike conditions, surrounded by death and hardship, especially during the hungry winter of 1944/45. John’s mother was left to raise her three kids alone when their father was drafted into the Dutch Army. They wouldn’t know if he was dead or alive until the liberation of their village, by Canadian soldiers, on Apri...2024-03-141h 03
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 34: Alex Mackenzie & Orissa KellyAlex Mackenzie is a stand-up comedian and founder of the VLOG and Podcast titled An Experiment Called Life. In 2019, Alex made headlines by quitting his six figure pulp mill job in Prince George, selling his house and buying an RV to pursue comedy as a full time career. Now Alex is in international demand and tours arounds the world. This includes the Melbourne Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Perth Fringe Festival, the Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour and more! Orissa Kelly is one of the world’s only fire foot archery performers! All the way from Watford (England), Orissa bega...2022-03-111h 33Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 33: Richelle MaserRichelle Maser was born Smithers, British Columbia and is the Chief Respiratory Therapist at the University Hospital of Northern BC. This community difference-maker helped lead the resistance again Covid-19 in Northern British Columbia. In her spare time, Richelle is very active in the snowmobiling community and loves to run, hike and spend as much time in the great outdoors as possible with her three incredible daughters.2022-03-1141 min
The Peter Legge PodcastMarketing Strategies, Leadership and the Power of Mentorship with Scott McWalterMarketing executive Scott McWalter shares his thoughts on marketing strategies, the importance of mentorship, opportunities in Northern British Columbia, Jimmy Pattison, the University of Northern British Columbia, Rick Hansen, the power of failure, Joe Segal, and the "Runway of Life" and, how he was inspired by myself to go back to school to complete an MBA.2022-02-1127 min
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 32: Ashley SidhuAshley Sidhu, known as "The Malla Girl" on her social media channels, inspired thousands throughout the world as she documented her journey as a young Canadian logging truck driver in a male-dominated industry. Based in Prince George, BC, you can follow Ashley online at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themallagirl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themallagirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-sidhu-643a03129/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50dAITPo5uakD_9tlWcNsg2022-01-2156 min
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 31 - Dana MeiseBorn and raised in Prince George, British Columbia, Dana Meise spent 10 years of his life hiking the Trans Canada Trail, becoming the first person in the world to touch the country's three coasts by foot as he journeyed from the Atlantic to the Pacific and finally up to the Arctic Ocean, covering over 21,000 kilometres and going through 27 pairs of hiking boots. When his father lost the ability to walk, Dana was inspired to hike the entirety of the Trans Canada Trail and began his journey in 2008. In November 2018, he reached Tuktoyaktuk in the arctic – becoming the first per...2022-01-071h 09
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 30 - Gillian RobertsGillian Roberts is a Canadian triathlete and school teacher who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 28. Gillian created and maintains a very popular blog that tackles the highs and lows of navigating cancer as a young woman and an athlete.Blog link: https://trigill.wordpress.com/2021-12-151h 19
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 29 - Dave KingDave King, a local biologist approaching 80 years young, has hiked Mount Kilimanjaro in Eastern Africa a total of nine times! This Prince George, BC resident also helped find and develop local hiking trails such as Viking Ridge, Fang Mountain, Caledonia Mountain and Driscoll Ridge. Dave, who is 6’5”, also spends hundreds of volunteer hours a year helping maintain and improve our local trails. In addition, he is also a founder of the prestigious Ancient Forest, 110km’s east of Prince George. Dave has travelled to most countr...2021-12-101h 17
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 28 - Dave Horton and Kyle SampsonDave Horton and Kyle Sampson are two major community builders in Prince George, but also best friends who share similar passions for music, entertainment, collaboration, charity work, innovative ideas and, of course, helping others.2021-11-261h 05Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 27 - Wesley Mitchell and Ivan PaquetteWesley Mitchell and Ivan Paquette are two community difference makers located in Prince George, British Columbia. They are the founders of the UHNBC Monday Night Drum Group, which met outside the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia for 47 days straight after the global pandemic arrived in March 2020, providing inspiration and hope for hospital patients, frontline workers and healthcare staff. Since then, they've been drumming outside the hospital every Monday evening for 21 consecutive months. Wes and Ivan continue to make an inspiring impact in Northern BC communities and have been recognized by their peers on a provincial and federal level. 2021-11-241h 29
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 26 - Clarence BoudreauClarence Boudreau is our guest for episode #26!Clarence, at age 90, just released his latest book titled I HEAR THE MOUNTAIN CALLING.This book is an eclectic collection of stories about Clarence Boudreau’s life, told in his own words with his own unique style and sense of humour.Reading this book, you will come to personally know Clarence as he shares stories about his family, his friends, and his love of the mountains and the outdoors.At the age of fifteen he started his career as a flunky in the cookhouse, th...2021-10-291h 09
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 25 - Karen PicheKarin Piche is the Founder and Captain of Wheelin' Warriors of the North. Started in 2013 as part of the annual British Columbia Ride to Conquer Cancer, Karin and her team have gone on to raise nearly 1.2 million for the BC Cancer Foundation. Karin is a local health professional, athlete, mom, grandma and terrific human being. 2021-09-041h 00
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 24 - Mike NashMike Nash has over 40 years of experience with outdoor and backcountry recreation in Prince George and northern British Columbia and a lifetime total of more than 540 published works. Mike is the author of Outdoor Safety & Survival published by Rocky Mountain Books (Victoria) in March 2012; The Mountain Knows No Expert - George Evanoff, Outdoorsman and Contemporary Hero published by Natural Heritage Books and Dundurn (Toronto) in March 2009; Exploring Prince George - A Guide to North Central B.C. Outdoors published by Rocky Mountain Books (Calgary) in 2004 and in 2007; Outdoor Safety and Survival in British Columbia's Backcountry self-published (Prince...2021-08-211h 26
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 23 - Gerry ChidiacGerry Chidiac is a high school teacher from Prince George, BC who has been inspiring young people for over 30 years. Gerry specializes in teaching genocide studies, languages and working with at-risk students. He sees his column as an extension of his classroom. This difference maker is not afraid to look at the darker issues of humanity and is greatly inspired by the works of such writers as Victor Frankl and Stephen Covey. Gerry believes that despite all the problems all around us, people are good and that we each have the...2021-08-061h 15
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 022 - Don ChamberlainMr. Don Chamberlain is best known for being the principal of Kelly Road Secondary School for 13 years during the 80s and 90s. He spent 34 years with School District 57 in Prince George, with 22 of those 34 years spent in the Hart. Streaming links: Spotify: https://bit.ly/CrazyDamnCanadians Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/ApplePodcastsCDC Website: www.crazydamncanadians.ca2021-07-281h 22
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 21 - Donny MarchukDonny Marchuk is a 3-time Boston Marathon runner, social media influencer, Lululemon ambassador, KRSS alumni, fitness enthusiast and Calgary resident. Thank you for being a guest on Crazy Damn Canadians! Streaming links: Spotify: https://bit.ly/CrazyDamnCanadians Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/ApplePodcastsCDC Website: www.crazydamncanadians.ca2021-07-261h 04
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 20 - Dick VoneugenSuch an honour to have Dick Voneugen at the studio as a guest on the Crazy Damn Canadians podcastBorn in Amsterdam in 1932, Dick moved to Prince George in 1965 and played a key role in shaping the local sports scene and culture.He is also the only person in history to receive the Prince George Citizen of the Year recognition (1995 and 2007).Some other fun facts about Dick: He loves classical music He ran 72km’s on his 72nd birthday He helped bring Terry Fox and Rick Hansen to...2021-07-2351 min
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 19 - Gaetano MauroGaetano Mauro is commonly referred to as The Godfather of Soccer in Prince George!In this podcast episode, we talk about the extraordinary work Gaetano has accomplished in regards to elevating the presence and popularity of soccer in the City of Prince George and Northern British Columbia over the years. Anyone who has ever laced up their cleats and stepped foot on a local pitch in this community is indebted to the decades of commitment Gaetano has put towards enhancing "The Beautiful Game" on a local level. ...2021-06-041h 16
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 18 - Lyn HallMayor Lyn Hall has been an active member of the Prince George community for over 30 years. He first entered local politics in 2001 when he won a seat as a School Trustee on the Prince George School Board. He spent 10 years on the board holding various positions including vice-chair and chair.In 2011, he ran and successfully won a seat on Prince George City Council. As a Councillor, he was a member of several committees and community groups. In 2014 and 2018, he ran successful campaigns for Mayor of Prince George. Mayor Hall and his wife Lorrelle are the parents of...2021-04-281h 16
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 17 - Kym GouchieWith ancestral roots in the Lheidli T’enneh, Cree and Secwépemc Nations, KYM GOUCHIE is fostering change through her music and art. Her music brings awareness to First Nations and women’s issues, promoting reconciliation and community building while reminding us that we are all in this together. Her stories are a testament to the human spirit, weaving together threads of her own journey from personal tragedy to triumph. Kym’s traditional hand drum, clean, crisp acoustic guitar and full-bodied voice make her a powerful solo artist. She also performs as a duo, trio and full band, addi...2021-04-221h 32
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 16 - Brent MarshallBrent Marshall is a prolific entrepreneur, industry titan and philanthropist who resides in Kelowna, British Columbia. While Marshall has made his mark on a menagerie of industries—auto, aviation, real estate, film production, construction, and health, to name a few—it is his philanthropic work benefitting children and the community that is perhaps his most fulfilling endeavour. Brent's determination to have all of his companies donate to charity has allowed him to construct a Children’s Wing on the UNBC hospital, an outdoor patio for a pediatric ward, a Cancer Lodge Family Room, an outdoor...2021-04-191h 04
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 15 - Rick HansenRick Hansen is the Founder of the Rick Hansen Foundation and a passionate supporter of people with disabilities in Canada. Rick is best known as the “Man In Motion” for his epic 26-month, 34 country, 40,000 km wheelchair trip around the world to make the world inclusive for people with disabilities and to find a cure for paralysis.Since the end of the Man In Motion World Tour in 1987, Rick has dedicated his life to creating a world that is accessible and inclusive for all by removing barriers for people with disabilities through the Rick Hansen Foundation. Rick and his t...2021-03-191h 13
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 14 - Meg KeirEntrepreneur, nature enthusiast and body-movement advocate, Meg Keir is the founder of The Adventure Bus. This local company provides backcountry hikes, snowshoe excursions and various getaways throughout Northern British Columbia. Meg's company aims to give everyone the ability to adventure and explore the beautiful scenery that British Columbia has to offer. Meg has dedicated her life to pursuing an adventurous lifestyle and allowing others the opportunity to do the same. By finding a way to combine her love of health and fitness, along with her p...2021-02-2659 min
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 13 - John A. BrinkJohn A. Brink was born during the Second World War in northeastern Holland. Canadian soldiers liberated his home town in the spring of 1945 and at that moment, as a 5-year old boy, John decided he would one day move to Canada - the land of his heroes - to pursue his dream of owning a lumber mill. Since then, John has gone on to become a serial entrepreneur, author, business mentor, philanthropist, national ranked body builder, keynote speaker, international dressage competitor and animal welfare advocate. In 2019, John was nominated to th...2021-02-191h 44
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 12 - Elmer GundersonElmer Gunderson is a world-renowned artist located in Prince George, British Columbia. Elmer is well known for his 20+ wooden carvings located in Cottonwood Island Park, which are made up of animals and mythical creatures found throughout the various trees. As an inspiring sculptor, Elmer has extensive knowledge and experience working with mediums such as wood, clay, stone and, for a brief stint, ice. Elmer's artistic work can be witnessed through a collection of imagery/video on his Facebook and Instagram Pages, as well as by clicking on the following link...2021-02-1254 min
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 11 - Vern MartelVern "The One Arm Bandit" Martel is a 13-time world champion in the sport of arm-wrestling. Despite what should have been a career-ending injury in 1985, Vern went on to dominate his sport in a fascinating journey that brought him around the world to various competitions. Vern's accomplishments have inspired many throughout the world, including household names likeArnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. Vern currently resides in Prince George, British Columbia, where he is nominated to the city's Sports Hall of Fame.2021-02-061h 05
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 10 - Chantelle and Warren GraftonChantelle and Warren Grafton are two inspiring Prince George residents with a shared passion for many great things in life, including karate, mountain biking, beer and their careers. In June 2019, Chantelle had a mountain bike crash in Valemount that resulted in a broken neck at the highest level, c1–c3, or a hangman's fracture as it's sometimes referred to. Chantelle was medevaced to Edmonton where she spent the next 43 days. Chantelle then spent one month in Vancouver's General Hospital, she was able to gain her voice back. She then spent a little over three months in...2021-01-241h 05
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
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 08 - Cam ThunCam Thun (AKA - Cam Thunder) is a Prince George business person who has donated over $800,000 to local charities and lived one of the most bizarre, wild and outright crazy lives imaginable. He's an author of three books and is in negotiations with several producers on a television series that documents his life. This podcast episode is 19+ and used languages not suitable for children (or some adults).2021-01-151h 04
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 07 - Jim GoodJim Good spent his life studying native plant life. In later years, he travelled throughout Canada from coast to coast finding, recording, pressing and photographing hundreds of thousands of plant, tree and flower species, bringing many of them back to a designated park in Northern British Columbia. Now retired, Jim continues to share his life stories, work and success with the public at Goodsir Nature Parks, which is a botanical oasis. There is nothing in the world like Goodsir Nature Park and it a true Canadian treasure. The park is perfect for visitors, families and...2021-01-071h 00
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 06 - Julie VelooJulie Veloo is an incredibly inspiring Canadian who is currently living in Mongolia. As the Vice President of the Veloo Foundation, Julie has been working with disadvantaged children for over 20 years. In Mongolia, Julie is the driving force behind The Children of the Peak Sanctuary project, a kindergarten for the children of the families who make their living scavenging at local dumps. The Veloo Foundation's mission is to aid the children and families of the Ulaanchuluut garbage dump in the coldest and most air polluted capital city in the world,: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. By taking long-term, Julie and h...2021-01-0559 min
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 05 - Mark NeudorfAt only 12 years old, Halle Krawczyk has been battling the fight of her life as she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer 3 years ago. Mark astonishingly helped raise $325,000 in 12 days. Poorly differentiated chordoma affects just one in 20 million people. Halle's family have been by her side throughout the challenging and heartbreaking journey, including numerous stays at Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver, while Halle undergoes surgeries, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, a trial drug and other regular testing. Mark's commitment towards raising money for Halle is no short of extraordinary.2020-12-2434 min
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 04 - Don WillimontDon Willimont is a human who cares deeply about many important things: his community and the surrounding region; hunting and the conservation of wildlife; cleaning up illegal dumping sites and much, much more. Don has been cleaning up areas around Prince George with fellow staff members and volunteers for the past half decade. Don Willimont is on the Board of Director at Spruce City Wildlife Association (SCWA) and Operations Director at Wood Wheaton. Don is also a podcast host on The Cutbanks Conversations, which was created to facilitate discussions aro...2020-12-211h 04
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 03 - Selen AlpaySelen Alpay is known in his community for his huge heart. He is a leader, a philanthropist, he champions youth and sport and he advocates for healthcare. Selen has a ‘can-do attitude’ all the time. He has served on the boards of Northern Healthcare Foundation, Elizabeth Fry Society and the Baldy Hughes Therapeutic Community, and he is a major supporter of Cops for Cancer Tour de North and Wheelin' Warriors of the North. As a Canadian Tire store owner, Selen not only ignites his staff to participate in community causes but also donate...2020-12-171h 09
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 02 - Shirley BondWelcome to Episode 2 of Crazy Damn Canadians!Today, we had the pleasure of interviewing one of the most powerful leaders in Northern British Columbia history. Shirley Bond currently serves as the Interim Leader for the Official Opposition and Critic for Seniors Services and Long Term Care.Shirley Bond was first elected in 2001 as the MLA for Prince George-Valemount. Shirley has extensive experience as a Cabinet Minister including Deputy Premier. She has extensive experience serving as Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Minister o...2020-12-161h 02
Crazy Damn CanadiansEP 01 - Scott and David - What is this podcast about?Crazy Damn Canadians is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of the most fascinating, inspiring and thought-provoking Canadians on the planet! Hosted by David Mothus and Scott McWalter, all interviews will showcase Canadians from across the nation. The goal is simple: let's highlight some INCREDIBLE people who make us feel proud to be Canadian. Canada is the best country in the world for several reasons: nature, diversity, traditions, educational institutions, cultural influences, an abundance of wildlife, a robust economy, access to the great outdoors, and, of course, the AMAZING PEOPLE! In episode #1 of...2020-12-1653 min
Chasing Common Ground: Lifestyle Conversations with Chris LiddleEpisode 97 - Scott McWalterScott McWalter is one of the best that Prince George, BC has to offer. He even highlighted others in his community in our episode so if your ears are ringing maybe you should check it out. Part of this episode is almost like a tourism commercial which really shows you that Scott is someone who applies his positive attitude to life and what surrounds him and gets personal and professional results from it.We talk about family and goals and staying motivated through even our roughest days. We talk about Scott's experiences in chasing greatness...2020-01-3155 min