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KMUZ Theatre TalkEpisode 25-1107: A four-score circumnavigation and a full house for the Holidays(00:00) KMUZ Theatre Talk Calendar (11:32) An adaptation of Jules Vern’s AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS fills the stage at Corban University Nov. 13-23. Host Ed Schoaps talks with director Tamara McGinnis about why this story is more about what the travelers learn about themselves along the journey than just winning a wager. (33:01) Two hapless thieves from a Christmas Eve liquor store holdup take a houseful of family and neighborhood friends hostage in the hilarious INLAWS, OUTLAWS AND OTHER PEOPLE (WHO SHOULD BE SHOT), playing Nov. 21 – Dec. 13 at Pentacle Theatre. Director Karen McCart...
2025-11-0753 min
Wine & Real Estate Unplugged: Uncorking the Secrets of Wealth and Property InvestmentTake Control of Your Money: Mastering Infinite Banking with Special Guests Richard Canfield and Vern McCartyWelcome to another insightful episode of the Wine and Real Estate podcast! Join us as we dive deep into the world of Infinite Banking and share valuable insights on how you can take control of your finances.
In this episode:
Learn the importance of replenishing your financial resources and how it's similar to managing your credit card or bank savings account.
Discover the concept of OPM (Other People's Money) and how you can leverage it to build wealth, especially when co-owning with an insurance company.
Gain insights into real-life stories and experiences, including...
2023-12-1340 min
The Gyst Life88 - Social Programming: The Hangover of our upbringingToday we get into a topic as pervasive as the very air we breathe - social programming.
We do the best we can with the resources we have available to us. What is easy to forget is that we’re all connected. You, your kids, your parents, grandparents and great grandparents. And we’re all working through and dealing with a hangover of their upbringing. Their programming becomes our programming.
How do you break the pattern? Sadly most of us think we have even though we’re still running the same program we wanted to avoid.
2020-02-0251 minThe Gyst Life87 - Be Your Own BankerWho controls the flow of money in your life?
What do you know about commercial banking vs private banking? Yes, that’s a thing.
When it comes to managing money, we are always taught to go to someone else. You want to invest, go see a stockbroker or mutual fund advisor, you need money? Go borrow from a Bank. One of my mentors, R. Nelson Nash says that if you don’t understand the problem, the solution just won’t matter. Most people, including financial advisors, do not understand the problem we’re facing today.
The...
2020-01-1136 minThe Gyst Life73. Opportunity Meets PreparationMost of us men do not talk about our mortality. I know I sure don’t. I literally get weak in the knees when I do. It’s fucked. I understand that does not serve me and here we are.
Today’s episode we are joined by Craig Tervit an Estate Planner based here in Calgary.
Craig shares his journey of immigrating here from South Africa and the struggle and challenge of fitting in.
We explore the rich experience that is the father and son relationship, and what happens when you lose a parent...
2019-09-1759 minThe Gyst Life69. YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVEToday we talk about, getting what you deserve, what you think you deserve versus what you actually deserve.
Accepting where you are, because you suck! And here’s why.
You’re not focused.
You’re not mindful of the choices you make.
You try to take on too much and your end goals are not big enough.
We dig into this on the episode.
Enjoy.
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2019-08-0940 minThe Gyst Life68. Stand for What's RightWe all are provided opportunities to stand for what’s right in this world. Our tendency is different from everyone. You either step in, step up or step back and deep down we know when something needs to be said or done.
These opportunities are subtle and easily dismissed for many reasons. The biggest one being the potential negative situation you are put in if you do decide to stand for what’s right.
In today’s episode Vern and I talk about a situation that unfolded with me and another person at a party. There w...
2019-07-2442 minThe Gyst Life67. 150 Day RoadTripHave you ever fantasized about your dream job? What if you could create the job or business of your dreams? On Episode 67 Matt and Carla share their story of how they are literally living the dream and how they created it.
Have you ever had an idea you really wanted to take action on, then came up with all the perfect reasons not to do it? Then what? You kick yourself and wish you would have done it.
Our guests share how they organically created an amazing opportunity and by virtue of continuing to move to...
2019-07-1343 minThe Gyst Life66. Entrepreneurial BloodWelcome to episode 66 of The GYST Life Podcast. We’re joined by Judith Vergara, a lifestyle entrepreneur who grew up in the Philippines and now resides here in Calgary.
Today we talk about growing up with housekeepers, coming out of retirement in your mid-twenties, and humanity plus business models.
Judith shares about the pros and cons of living in the Philippines with privilege and an opportunity to take over the family business versus moving to Canada, starting from scratch and being exposed to opportunities that she had no reason to look for in the Philippines.
Now that J...
2019-06-2959 minThe Gyst Life65. You Can Have it AllWelcome back to The GYST Life Podcast for episode 65. We start by discussing routine and effectiveness. David chats about structures he is practicing to ensure he is fitting in what matters most into his day.
You get to say how your time is spent and if you are not fitting in things you say are important, consider there is nothing wrong, you’re just not taking responsibility and you’re not making the thing important enough.
What becomes available when you have a routine, focus and passion? You get to have it all, not be cons...
2019-06-0829 minThe Gyst Life64. Let's See WTF HappensEpisode 64 is a casual episode, a check-in, and some storytelling.
David and Vern allow the conversation to flow with a good mix of tangent, meaningful conversation and funny riffs.
One consistent delivery here at the GYST is a gritty, real and uncensored conversation about the shit we are all dealing with in life.
We share some fun stories about assessments we make out in the world. Owning 30 Lamborghinis and renting private planes.
We shift gears throughout the podcast as we talk about mental health, vulnerability, and leadership. How many of us...
2019-06-0149 minThe Gyst Life63. Be Selfish. Give MoreWelcome to episode 63 of The GYST Life podcast where we are joined by Ryan Gill.
Ryan shares his deep passion for gratitude, contributing to others and the importance of selfishness.
We were floored by Ryan’s stories of grit, resourcefulness and a relentless commitment to delivering value.
What do you do when you get ‘bad news’ at the eleventh hour? Most of us would throw our hands up and say some variation for ‘why me’. On today’s episode, you will see what is possible when you stay committed to your promis...
2019-05-251h 00The Gyst Life62. The Compound Effect: Building Knowledge and WealthGuest episode today with Richard Canfield out of Edmonton. Our first time doing a remote guest on the show.
We covered the gamut today. Richard shares his journey of going through the process of working harder to working smarter. Richard grew up in rural Alberta and was heir to the throne of the families portable toilet kingdom.
He shares his discoveries and learning along the way. The lessons he was taught but didn’t quite understand and the catalyst-change events (Those moments when you begin to recognize things differently) that occurred and what expanded when he...
2019-05-1847 minThe Gyst Life61. The Right FitHello and welcome to episode 61 of the GYST Life Podcast. Today David and Vern, sit down and have a real conversation about what they are dealing with in life.
This episode is the embodiment for what the GYST Life is all about, greedy, real and uncensored as David shares from a disempowered state. We actually work through the disempowerment and get real with each other.
We discuss how a ‘real’ friend supports a friend in times of need. Have you ever been stopped in supporting someone because you didn’t know how to support them? What i...
2019-04-2750 minThe Gyst Life60. The Ultimate Version of YouWe are excited to welcome you to episode 60 of the GYST Life podcast. We are joined by Sunjeev from ‘The Street Gentlemen’ who shares his passion for showing men how to dress, not just to impress but also to show up as the authentic version and the best version of themselves.
What are the important things in life that contribute to what really matters? What contributes to you building the ultimate version of yourself? Sunjeev shares what drives him in life and in business as we talk about family values, commitment and balance.
We talk abou...
2019-04-2039 minThe Gyst Life59. Your Tomorrow Might Never ComeI get to jam on the mic solo today, well almost. Like a trooper, Aaron is there and ready. I really appreciate you man. Really. Thank-you. Last month was a crazy month, how quickly time flies. Yes, cliche. And the clocks keeps ticking doesn’t it? So what are you doing with it?
We really do believe we have more time and why not? We wake up and there’s another day, waiting for us! It’s remarkable. It happens without question.
I am searching for something right now, I won’t give it away here. I...
2019-04-0642 minThe Gyst Life58. From Surface to SignificanceWelcome to Episode 58 of The GYST Life Podcast. Have you ever wondered what it means to create a life of significance?
Barry Anderson is here to share his journey and perspective on what significance really looks like. Here’s a hint. it’s about contribution and making a difference.
As you listen to Barry’s story, think of what a life of significance would look like for you and the difference that would that have on you and your communities.
Barry generously shares what growing up in Calgary looked like, how he got here a...
2019-03-2442 minThe Gyst Life57. The Inner Critic & The StrongManMy name is David Schmeikal and I’m an entrepreneur. I've fallen off the wagon and It’s been 3 weeks since I’ve been around the community of people that lift and build me up.
It was really good to get back on the mic, have the banter and conversation with people I respect, love and admire and are willing to play the game together.
That is magical, there isn’t enough of that out there…
Today’s episode was a check-in. 3 weeks away from the mic for various reasons. And I shared some of the...
2019-03-1652 minThe Gyst Life56. MEN! Get Uncomfortable, GET REAL!Welcome to The GYST Life Podcast for episode 56, solo hosted this week by Vern with Aaron in support.
Hosting a solo podcast was a great experience and completely out of my comfort zone. Thankfully Aaron was there to have my back.
This podcast has a bit of everything including the story of how we actually got started.
My intention was to have a real conversation with our listeners about some vulnerabilities in my life. The interesting thing is, we all have vulnerabilities even if we pretend we don’t and even when we ar...
2019-03-0952 minThe Gyst Life55. FInd Your Voice, FInd Your Will to ThriveWelcome back to the GYST Life Podcast for episode 55. We are fascinated with people and their stories. Caran Magaw and her dog piper join us this week with a story about victory.
What would be available for you if you started to explore and play in life NOW before you hit the proverbial ROCK BOTTOM? What if you were just cool with what is going on right now in the moment rather than always being in control. Emotions are not absolute, they are not to be controlled, they are to be discovered, explored and experienced.
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2019-02-101h 08The Gyst Life54. What Do You Value?Vern couldn’t make our Saturday podcast and so Wakefield and I will be jamming with you this morning. Wake shares some of what he’s experiencing in his psych class he’s is taking for his RMT program. In particular an exercise he was grappling with. It was an exercise where the outcome was to narrow down the values that define you to the top 5.
This was something Wake had thought he had figured out already but quickly began to realize just how much work there was still to be done if he was willing to dig in...
2019-01-2745 minThe Gyst Life53. Strip Down What's There, Reveal What MattersYAY…! David is back… Welcome to Episode 53 of The GYST Life podcast. It’s a new year, a new beginning and the perfect time to start living your best life on your terms. Our GYST Life community believes this is possible for anyone who is willing to choose it and willing to look in the dark corners of your life and deal with what isn’t working.
We are on a journey to design and create a vibrant, thriving, connected community that fuels dreams. This is a selfish interest with a covert passion to realize our mission, have you...
2019-01-2445 minThe Gyst Life52. Life...it's Just a GameWhen is the last time you felt… ALIVE? Notice, your answer is likely not about an expensive gift, the end of a trip or even a big promotion.
Nah, all of those things are valuable and exciting. We say it is the experience and build up leading to the thing you think you want that made you feel alive. We play to experience the game not the result.
John Orian joins us for episode 52 with an inspiring message for humanity and particularly, The BOOMERS.
John discovered on his journey as he transitioned from re...
2019-01-0744 minThe Gyst Life27. YOU SUCK AT LISTENING AND YOU'RE NOT STEPPING UPIf that triggered you and you think you actually are good at listening and communicating, then this podcast is definitely for you.
I share with Vern the impact of the choices I’ve made within the arena of owning who I say I am, how I listen and the commitment I have around making a difference with another human being.
This week we lost a client and as a team, we all got to look at how we showed up in that new budding relationship, what we got stuck up on, what we sai...
2018-06-0946 minThe Gyst Life26. Keep it Weird but Be NimbleWe all want to be the inventor of the next great crazy idea, trend or movement, and sometimes the market tells you that they’re either not ready or not interested.
This week David and Vern have an interesting conversation with Jeff, a local entrepreneur who brings practical lessons from real life business development.
Jeff is co-owner of a few local businesses:
Vine Arts, a local boutique wine and spirits shop https://www.vinearts.ca/
Proof, a great little cocktail lounge on 4th https://www.proofyyc.com/
Donna Mac, a new restaurant that’s recent...
2018-06-0349 minThe Gyst Life19. These Things, They Take TimeI am running solo today as Vern is not feeling well and fret not my man, I’ve got you covered!
My last week has been about embracing myself and the chaos that surrounds creating what I’m up to.
Reminding myself of the time it takes to create and to allow ourselves to be ok with the time it takes to create something.
The power of my mind and the thoughts I have, which leads to the outcomes I receive and my ability to harness that power and getting it to create with...
2018-04-0822 minThe Gyst Life18. WHY ARE WE RECORDING A PODCAST AGAIN?A little birdy the other day inquired...
“I wonder if they actually do the things they talk about on the podcast?”
David and Vern talk about the State of the Nation of theGyst podcast and getting reconnected to why they even started it. Authentically sharing the struggles and breakdowns of producing the podcast, being responsible for the impressions it creates “out there” and the benefits its been generating in their lives.
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2018-03-1824 minThe Gyst Life14. Social Media: The Good, The Bad, The UglyDavid and Vern talk about the struggles of using social media and rising above the noise. A constant check-in is required for each of us to make sure we are adding value and not adding more noise.
Social media is social and media. But is the media overtaking the social? What can each of us do to ensure the media we are watching is serving us? Also ask yourself: Why are you being social? Are you creating deep meaningful relationships or are you keeping your distance and wondering why your life is lacking real connection, d...
2018-02-1124 minThe Gyst Life13. DAD, THE SUPER HERO.
DAD, THE SUPERHERO.
Do you ever just think holy fuck I am a dad and I got these little people and I’m responsible for them and the shit I do and decisions I make will have an impact on these people? Us too. Today we talk a little bit about our experiences as Fathers and getting present to the ever-changing target that is being a man.
As fathers, Vern and I talk it out.
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2018-02-0628 minThe Gyst Life12. Order + Chaos. Get Used To It.In this episode, David and Vern discuss their challenges and successes of navigating through the natural world of order and chaos. Chaos is layered in our life + our culture and we struggle to try and make sense of it all. So what’s missing? The idea of perfection lives in all areas of our life. Yet the benchmark of perfection is inauthentic.
We dive deep and pull it apart.
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Vern McCarty (@vernon.mccarty on instagram @financialmakeoverspecialist)
David Schmeikal (@davidschmeikal)
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2018-01-2833 minThe Gyst Life11. The Uncomfortable Waters of Discipline, Responsibility and Will PowerAsk yourself: What do I really want in life? Who do I really want to be? What would it take to create a 100% FUCK YA life? Am I on that path? These are tough questions, yes..! However, if we are not asking these questions, then likely we are not on track to living life as the best versions of ourselves.
This episode dives deep into the uncomfortable waters of discipline, responsibility and willpower. What it really takes to create transformation in one’s life. This episode is not about answers, rather it is a conversation and...
2017-11-171h 06The Gyst Life10. ARE YOU LIVING A F*cK YA LIFE?Let me ask you something…would you be ok if you died today? Would you feel like you lived a life worth living? That you were fulfilled with everything you did? Are you experiencing a little discomfort when you ask yourself that question?
What if you lived your life from a new context? Where 100% Fuck Ya was the place you stood from. Where you actually stepped into being the maverick of your own life, the first one out to dance to your song?
In today’s episode Vern and I speak about...
2017-10-2058 minThe Gyst Life9. How to Kill CreativityWanna kill creativity? Allow your default operating system to run the show for you. Keep creating, causing and adding all that extra meaning to everything and whatever you do, DO NOT work on the bigger picture. Do not get clear what your vision of the future is or what you have to offer and whatever you do, make sure you allow yourself to conform to your own self impressed limitations.
That woowoo shit is for suckers.
A big shout out to
Mike from Starr Distillery. We love you...
2017-09-2746 minThe Gyst Life8. Your Inner Sherpa is Waiting. Slow it Down and Get ConnectedDo you know what it takes for YOU to slow it down? Are you present and listening for when it’s really needed? It’s selfless and requires you to be full of yourself. Full of love for yourself because that’s what it really takes to be able to have the conversations you need to have with your higher self, your sherpa of life.
The week was scattered, at times a feeling of just getting to the point so I could end the grind. I struggled to slow down and get present. - David
2017-09-1344 minThe Gyst Life7. The Game Just Leveled Up!Are you aware? Is it time to progress forward or are you still running the maze?
Oh and the AHA moments. Are you taking time to think about it? Is it an automatic way of being yet for you? It’s not for us yet and this episode is all about acknowledging the successes and the growth each of us experiences and what’s next.
The path is set and every day we’re noticing what it takes to continue the journey, what we’re working on as we travel and what’s sho...
2017-09-0131 minThe Gyst Life6. Our Internal Saboteur vs The ObserverWhat would it be like if you actually took more time to notice and observe the situations that show up vs immediately react and “try” to do something about it.
In this episode, we talk about taking more time to sit back, get vulnerable and watch what happens. That might be the only way you’ll get yourself through to achieving deep fulfillment and purpose in your life. Just sayin'...
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Shout out to Vic! Be sure you give a listen :)
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2017-08-181h 09The Gyst Life5. How Compelling is Your Future?What’s your UFC title level of Clarity? Does it pull for you? Who do you know yourself to be, bigger than who you are right now? If you don’t know, your work is to find it. It’s hard work, it requires bravery, belief in yourself and the ability to challenge the notions in your mind, set them aside and do the work needed.
The beauty is once you have it, it can’t be unlearned and it will drive you.
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Our amazing wives for everything they do to allow us...
2017-08-0941 minThe Gyst Life4. What Scares You?Notice the Conscious Mind and Get Uncomfortable
Are you present to your operating system? Like every operating system you can upgrade to improve how it works, add new functionality and delete the programs that are outdated and no longer serving you. The trick is to notice the conscious mind, what it does when you’re trying on something new and get uncomfortable.
Simple right?
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Dr. Joe Dispenza
Alan Watkins
Shout out to Al Degan from Capturing Legacies
Weekly every Monday. Unscripted and r...
2017-07-251h 02The Gyst Life1. Working it Out (Part 1)A podcast to clear out your head and refresh
The first official podcast for the Gyst. Get introduced to Vern McCarty (The Financial MakeOver Specialist) and David Schmeikal (The Brand Alchemist @ The Rivitt Collective) as they talk about their plans for the podcast and how to leverage the channel in a way that re-energizes and clears the space for what’s next in life, creates community and drives more intention to create impact and awareness around what we’re up to and what we’re dealing in the moment.
2017-07-0447 min
Preaching Source PodcastPreaching Interview: Structuring the SermonDr. Vern Charette, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Chair of Preaching and Pastoral Studies Division at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, sits down with Dr. Barry McCarty for an interview to
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