Unexpected Experts

S4 E11 - Tyler Peacock

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:54:24 +0000

Tyler is a friend of the podcast and tells us about his upbringing in Canada Kuwait, and the struggles and challenges of being raised in two different cultures. We also get into the importance and study of language and words and the power of music.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission

S4 E10 - Summer Updates

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:13:32 +0000

WE'RE BACK!!! Jameson spent almost a month in Europe and Andrea has been busy with her kids and enjoying all that summer has to offer. This shorter episode was a fun one to get back into the swing of podcasting and hanging out again and we do a good dive into what we've both been watching and reading this summer!

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S4 E9 - Spring to Summer Transitions

Mon, 20 May 2024 16:12:03 +0000

What does the changing of seasons look like for you? End of the school year? New flowers growing? Longer days? Vacation planning? We get into it on this episode and discuss a few of our latest downloads as well as a brand-new mutual interest!

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S4 E8 - Mikayla Forrester: The Journeys of (In)Fertility

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Mikayla Forrester returns and we have a very powerful and important conversation with her as she brings us through the various treatments, medications, procedures, and other painful moments on this infertility journey towards having children. This is a very difficult and beautiful conversation but is one worth listening to and sharing.

https://www.fertilitymatters.ca/

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S4 E7 - Book to Screen: Netflix, movie, and TV show adaptations

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

What's your first thought of a popular book-to-film adaptation? Harry Potter? Lord of the Rings? Bridgerton? Whatever your cup of tea is, we love a good Netflix show as much as anyone. Give us a recommendation for what adapted show to watch and enjoy this episode!

Devon Rodriguez on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devonrodriguezart

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S4 E6 - Oscar Chats: Pre & Post

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:04:45 +0000

The Academy Awards have come and gone and we had a great chat with our friends Henric and Mikayla the week before the Oscars about all our predictions and the week after of what we loved and what we got right and wrong.

Oscar Nominees and Winners: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2024

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S4 E5 - Joy Robinson: Musician, Worship Pastor, Creativity, and Following your Dreams

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 17:18:11 +0000

Joy Robinson is a Newfoundland-born singer, artist, songwriter, worship-leader and we are beyond thrilled to have her on the podcast this week to talk about her new debut album, "A Little At A Time". We discuss creativity, what it takes to put an album together, inspiration, what following your dreams looks like, and why it is so important to do what fulfills you.

Joy's album: https://open.spotify.com/album/2HUmIcB3VzHeJ87itJCc8g?si=4u4qgTAURR6Xbnx_v55gWw

Joy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keywordjoy/

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S4 E4 - Superbowl Chats

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:51:47 +0000

Superbowl LVIII has come and gone and whether you cheer for the Chiefs or 49'ers or Travis or Taylor, we've got you covered! Grab some wings and a beer and enjoy this episode!

Paramount Patrick Stewart & Hey Arnold Superbowl Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mr4szypSIc&ab_channel=NotYourDadsTVAds

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S4 E3 - Henric Idestrom: Conductor, Producer, Passion, Creativity and not giving up on what you want to do in life

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:03:58 +0000

Henric is the conductor of the New West Symphony & Chorus, The Symphony Chorus, a film producer, a passionate creative, and a good friend of the podcast. This conversation spans many areas of being in the creative space and how we all have a passion that animates us.

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S4 E2 - Controversial Food Opinions

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Pineapple on Pizza? Cilantro, Yay or Nay? What even is Mayo? We address it all in this episode! Enjoy and grab a snack for this one!

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S4 E1 - New Year and Church Hurt Debrief

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 16:02:28 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome to Season 4! This shorter episode is filled with some holiday stories, a wrapping up of our Church Hurt mini-series, and a tasty Download!

Whiskey Tribe Fat Washing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMrPMqT-lE0&t=116s&ab_channel=WhiskeyTribe

Josh Weissman Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGNq2RdrgRA&t=11s&ab_channel=JoshuaWeissman

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S3 E23 - The Cost of Christmas

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas! This episode is full of fun, stories, games, and our thoughts on the costs associated with this season, both personal and global. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season with family and friends, and we will see you in the new year!

S3 E22 - Tim Korthuis: Local Pastor, Musician, Choir Director, Faith Deconstruction, and Creating Healthy Spaces To Ask Hard Questions

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Tim is a pastor at Okotoks Alliance Church and a choral director for several choirs in the Okotoks area. We all had a wonderful time getting to know each other, hearing all about Tim's challenging faith journey, and how he continues to create religious and musical spaces where hard questions are encouraged and healthy community is grown.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E21 - Movies with Erica

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:48:51 +0000

Andrea couldn't make it for this week's episode so she tagged in her sister and previous Upload Download guest, Erica! We had a really fun chat about movies, directors, different film mediums, and some hilarious garbage examples of all of them!

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S3 E20 - Scott Wall: Church-Hurt, Compassionate Language, Open-Handedness and Following Christ

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:40:32 +0000

Scott is one of the pastors at Commons Church in Calgary and he spends some time with us discussing his perspective on church hurt, how imagination can be used to explore the Bible, how to have healthy disagreements, and what it looks like to follow the person of Jesus in a grounded way.

S3 E19 - Halloween and Snowfall

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 16:58:19 +0000

Halloween! Pagan holiday? Innocent fun? Satan-worship? Dress-up time? This holiday has long been the topic of debate and merriment and we share our experiences, or lack thereof, with this special spooky day. Also, snow sucks, but sometimes doesn't.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E18 - Mental Health and Self-Care

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Mental health is something we've all become increasingly aware of these last few years and in order to maintain your mental health it is important to practice self-care. In the episode, we both discuss some of our mental health struggles and how we both practice self-care in order to be healthier versions of ourselves who can also be productive and supportive to the people in our lives.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E17 - Lisette Fraser: Church Hurt, Faith Questions & The Local Church

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:08:04 +0000

Lisette is a pastor, consultant, leader, coach and, Andrea's former youth leader. She has a large variety of experience in various churches and has asked the tough questions about faith, life, and what it means to be a Christian in the world today. This conversation was an absolute pleasure and we are beyond thrilled to share it with you.

https://www.lisettefraser.com/

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v8TKIvA1EYWpqr7XTGZdp?si=QgVO4CnRT2G33lqF1Gd31Q

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S3 E16 - Summer Brain Exchange: Taylor Swift

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 17:00:29 +0000

Modern music has all kinds of styles and names within it but none bigger than Taylor Swift. Her mark on music history is undeniable, whether you're a Swiftie or not. Andrea takes us on a summary of the history of this legendary artist and we talk about the massive Era's Tour that Taylor is currently on.

Taylor's Tiny Desk concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvVnP8G6ITs&ab_channel=NPRMusic

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E15 - Summer Brain Exchange: Whisk[e]y

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Whiskey is one of the most popular beverages in the world with a long and deep history. From its humble beginnings in Ireland to the popularization of it in Scotland and eventually ending up in America and Canada with Bourbon and Rye, this spirit has a long and traveled history and Jameson (appropriately named) teaches Andrea and her husband Matt all about over a few whiskey cocktails. So mix yourself an Old Fashioned and relax into this informative episode!

Matt's new single: https://linktr.ee/matthewellis?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#325040496

The Whiskey Tribe: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyTribe

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S3 E14 - Summer Brain Exchange: Disneyland

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:03:02 +0000

Have you been to Disneyland? Jameson hasn't so in this episode Andrea tells him all about what to ride, eat, see, and experience in this all-encompassing look at The Happiest Place on Earth.

Have you been to Disneyland? Tell us your favorite things about it and have an amazing summer!

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S2 E13 - Summer Brain Exchange: Formula 1

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Summer Brain Exchange! This year's summer series is made up of episodes where we teach each other about a topic the other person doesn't yet know about!

This week is all about the pinnacle of motorsport; Formula 1! The history of the sport, the basics of a race weekend, tyre strategy, team dynamics, and the technological advancements of the sport for nerds are all packed into this episode.

Zhou Guanyu Crash at Silverstone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2XHq9d4OWI&ab_channel=FORMULA1

A brief history of F1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbPOCRmpAzY&ab_channel=FORMULA1

Formula 1 Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSdsncLXLYs&t=566s&ab_channel=CleoAbram

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E12 - Kate Semeniuk: Hypnotherapy and The Power of the Mind

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Kate is a certified Hypnotherapist and she gives us the details about what Hypnotherapy is, some of its history, and how it has the potential to bring about change on a deep level by speaking directly to the subconscious mind. This interview was very informative and intriguing, and her passion for the change she can help her clients achieve is infectious.

Kate's Website: https://katesemeniuk.com/

What is Hypnosis? with Dr Andrew Huberman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNMiOoDHeyc&ab_channel=TimFerriss

What is RTT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u80NerrMyxo&ab_channel=RapidTransformationalTherapy

Marissa Peer Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkHNJDR8K4Y&ab_channel=VishenLakhiani

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S3 E11 - Singleness, Dating, and Relationships

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

We have all been in a time of singleness, we have all pursued a relationship, and for some of us, we've found a person we want to spend our lives with. This week we talk about some of our own stories and experiences with dating and relationships as well as advice and wisdom we've both learned along the way.

Brene Brown 50/50 clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TkBHILA6qM&ab_channel=TimFerrissClips

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S3 E10 - The One Where Stephane Talks Music

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 15:20:18 +0000

Jameson's good friend and friend of the podcast, Stephane Swinton, joins this week as we discuss the thing we both love most in the world; music. We talk about everything from monitor mixes, performing, and festivals to listening to music well and the role it plays in our lives as musicians.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E9 - Madi Leigh: Body Image, Clothing Industry Discrimination and Size Inclusivity

Sat, 13 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Madi Leigh is a passionate make-up artist, and entrepreneur, and has given us the gift of an incredible conversation on the most thought-provoking and challenging topic of size inclusivity in the fashion and clothing industry. Being a plus-size person, she gives us a glimpse into her experiences of finding clothes that fit, the challenges of the changing rooms, the discrimination of the industry that clothes us all and her take on why it is the way it is. This is a much-needed conversation and it was a thrill to talk with Madi and learn so much from her.

https://www.instagram.com/madileigh.artistry/

https://www.instagram.com/madileigh.mua/

https://www.mlartistry.ca/

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E8 - Fashion and Style

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:59:00 +0000

Fashion trends, personal style, body shame, and the clothing industry; we all make choices in our wardrobe to feel good in our bodies and to show our style to people.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E7 - Artificial Intelligence: Friend Foe or Fun?

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:36:46 +0000

Artificial Intelligence. There is perhaps no more intriguing, terrifying, exciting, or controversial topic today. In this episode, we conduct an "interview" with Chat GPT, a web-based AI chatbot. We discuss ai art, chat machines, deep learning, dataset training, robotics, and natural language processing are all areas of this massive and crazy world.

We also did an Instagram live for this episode so check us out on Instagram to keep up to date with new live recordings that you can participate in too! https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedexperts/

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E6 - Upload Download: Camping and Travel

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 14:34:37 +0000

Here we go with another episode! This week we talk about camping in the great outdoors and traveling in the great big world!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xeFcjtnAQ0&ab_channel=UNFD

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S3 E5 - Upload Download: Every Award, Every Oscar, All For One Film

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Oscars, red/white carpets, auctioneering school, and dress headpieces, this episode is a ton of fun and we give our takes on the incident-free Oscars event this year.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E4 - Shannon Plintz: Motherhood, Special Needs, Ex-pat, Cancer, and Life Through Struggles

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Shannon is a close friend to both Andrea and myself and shares her story of being an ex-pat with her husband, Kevin, in Nigeria, Cairo, England, and Texas, the joys and challenges of being a mother to a special needs daughter, and her journey with breast cancer. This conversation is all about how to make the most of the days you have with the grace you've been given for that day and how to flourish on the other side of hardship and pain.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E3 - Upload Download: Bangerz and Music Taste

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:13:03 +0000

Music taste changes a lot as we grow up. Brittney Spears to Lizzo, Linkin Park to Lorna Shore, Zoe Girl to Taylor Swift, ACDC to Royal Blood, and Shania Twain to Shania Twain; our taste in music evolves as we do.

What was your earliest favorite band and how has that changed over the years into what you love now?

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S3 E2 - Keara Moore: Mother, Sleep Consultant, Sleep Hygiene, Insomnia, and Sleep Training

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 20:45:00 +0000

Sleep. It's something we all share as people and some of us really struggle to get it and teach our kids to do it well. Keara is a sleep consultant and has been helping families deal with the struggles that not having enough sleep can cause with our little ones. Whether you struggle with sleep yourself, know someone else who does, or know a parent that's dealing with their babies not sleeping well, this conversation is sure to give you some new insight, knowledge, and perspective on this universal human experience.

https://www.wonderlandsleepco.com/

https://www.instagram.com/wonderlandsleepco/

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S3 E1 - Upload Download: New Year, New Challenges

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Season 3 is here!!! We catch up after some time off and talk about what we've been up to, baby sleep, creativity, and what we're looking forward to this year.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S2 E20 - Upload Download Christmas

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 16:06:41 +0000

Christmas is here and we are here for it! This light bantering is full of our own traditions, favorite things, fun family plans, and the things we're excited about for this Christmas season!

Thank you for listening and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Dreary Days Night Cocktail recipe: https://www.tiktok.com/@nic.hamilton/video/7147425412530933035?_r=1&_t=8YXw9B6JSOT&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7147425412530933035

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S2 E19 - Upload Download: Thanksgiving

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Turkey and stuffing? Family and Pumpkin Pie? Canadian or American? We give our takes and our updates on Thanksgiving this year and we hope you enjoy and take time to be thankful for what you have as well.

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S2 E18 - Aza Butcher: Musician, Pastor, Women in Leadership, and Living Your Faith.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:43:34 +0000

Aza is a Toronto-born musician, singer, and pastor of a local church in her home neighborhood of Scarborough. We talk about her background in music, her transition into being a pastor, becoming ordained, and the views surrounding women being in places of church leadership.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S2 E17 - Upload Download: Back to School

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Back to school time is upon us and we dive into our experiences, fond memories and small traumas about this time of year as well as how it looks on the other side as a teacher going into this season and the challenges of wrangling kids and setting up a classroom!

Link to Zeal and Ardor live performance. Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LlKGZwPcdw&ab_channel=La2

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S2 E16 - Summer Series: Summer Highlights and Fall Transition

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In this last episode of our Summer Series we dive into our highlights of this summer, how the summer transition into fall involves sweaters and hot drinks, give a final update on our summer goals, and hit you with a packed Download!

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S2 E15 - Summer Series: Summer Vs Winter

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Hot or Cold? Inside or Outside? Swimming Or Skiing? We talk about all our favorite things about both of these seasons and even give the PSL a good shoutout for kicks! Our Download this week is something extra special with some great music, books, and movies so make sure to check those out too!

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S2 E14 - Summer Series: Summer Events

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Who doesn't love a good summer festival, street market, concert, or other summer events?! Summer is all about getting outside, enjoying a bit of music, a good drink, and soaking in some sunshine so we talk about our favorite things to do around Calgary all summer and give an update on what we've already gotten up to this year!

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S2 E13 - Summer Series: Summer Nostalgia

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Summer is here and so is the new Upload Download Summer Series! To start this series we decided to talk about all things nostalgic about summer and what we loved about summer as kids.

We also discuss a few goals we want to accomplish this summer so stay tuned for updates on our progress throughout the series! Happy summer and happy listening!

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S2 E12 - Rachel Thorne: Pastor's Kid, Coming Out, and the Beautiful LGBTQ Life

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Pride month is here and what better way to celebrate than a wonderful conversation with our friend, Rachel Thorne. She is a PK, a beautiful soul, and a proud member of the LGBTQ community. Rachel shares her upbringing in a missionary home, her journey of self-discovery, and the challenges she faces every day by existing in the world. Happy listening and Happy Pride!

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S2 E11 - Food: Fast and Local

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Fast Food! Local Food! Tasty Food! Gnarly Food! This episode is all about the food we love, why we love it, where we get it and, and why it's important to support it! Enjoy and make sure you have a snack before listening!

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S2 E10 - Nathan and Nadine DeBruyn: Music Therapy, Small Business, Adaptation, and Experience vs Qualification

Sat, 21 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

This treat of an episode with my brother and sister-in-law covers everything from music therapy to managing a business. We talk about the idea of experience vs qualification and how this idea applies to both music therapy and local small businesses. This conversation also covers how their respective industries have also had to adapt in these past few years to the ever-changing world we live in.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S2 E9 - Home-Owning vs Renting

Sat, 07 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

We've all had crazy renting and roommate stories and owning a home has been harder than ever. This one is all about owning the place you live, paying for the place you live, and our experience with all of it.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S2 E8 - Andrea Elias: Single Mother, Working from Home, Mental Health and Divorce

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Andrea is an amazing single mom, a musician, former casual stand-up comedian, and healthcare worker and we talk about everything from getting up on stage to tell jokes and play music to mental health and the struggles and stigmas around divorce and being a single parent. This conversation is so necessary and we hope you enjoy it!

Check out Andrea's upcoming podcast trailer here! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-with-friends/id1619834134

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S2 E7 - Oscars Debrief

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Having had a conversation about the Oscars and having watched them ourselves, we decided to talk about the night, some of the highlights, some of the favorite moments, and the moments that stand out and smack you!

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S2 E6 - Chad Utke: Oscars Talk, Movies, Critics, and the Politics of Film

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode we do a deep-dive with our friend Chad into the Oscars, what to expect from this years awards, and how the movies nominated this year shine and give us a glimpse into other worlds and experiences.

Chad's 2022 "Best of" List - https://boxd.it/eMOAQ

Snubs - https://variety.com/2022/awards/awards/oscars-2022-snubs-surprises-dont-look-up-drive-my-car-1235174348/

Where to Watch - https://www.vogue.com/article/streaming-oscar-nominated-films

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S2 E5 - Movies vs. TV

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This episode is about all things film! we chat about TV shows and movies we love, why we love them and the differences we observe between the flat screen and the Silverscreen.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S2 E4 - Carrie-Lynn Johnstone: Autism, Special Needs Education, and Life Perspective

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Carrie-Lynn is an Educational Assistant at New Heights, a Calgary school that teaches kids on the Autism spectrum. She has always been surrounded by people with special needs and has a very deep passion for seeing these kids grow, learn and become the best people she knows they can be.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S2 E3 - Education

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This week is all about education from kindergarten to post-secondary institutions. We talk about our experiences ad struggles in the education system, what being a teacher and a student looks like in today's landscape, and share some fun stories about our times in the classroom.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S2 E2 - Deanna Braun: Wedding Photographer, Calgary Native, Published Artist, and Business Owner

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Deanna is a born-and-raised Calgarian who has been a local wedding photographer for 8 years. We had such a fun conversation talking about what it looked like for her to start her business, what she has learned, what the photography world has taught her and how it affects the lens (pun intended) that she views the world through.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S2 E1 - Upload Download: Coffee vs. Tea and Sleeping-in vs. Staying up

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:40:00 +0000

Welcome to Upload Download and Season 2!

We have both worked for coffee and tea companies so we compare and contrast our beverages of choice and due to our apparent caffeine addictions, if we are either night- owls or early-birds!

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E16 - Christmas Special

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In this final episode of 2021, we talk about all things Christmas, our experiences, funny stories, thoughts and, read contributions submitted from previous guests of this show about favorite traditions, treats, music, what can make Christmas so hard for a lot of people and what Christmas can mean for each of us.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E15 - Brandon Waardenburg: Coffee Shop Owner, International Relationships, Business, and Community Impact

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Brandon is a BC boy who moved to Calgary to study music and is currently a co-owner of a thriving local coffee shop in the city. This conversation is all about life experiences through building a business, developing international relationships, having an impact on your local community, and how all of it can make us more aware of each other to create a better world.

Music used by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E14 - Matthew Ellis: Teacher, New Father, Faith Deconstruction, and Recording Artist

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Mattew is a teacher, who is passionate about the kids he has the privilege of working to instruct, a musician, who is inspired by all styles and influences, and a wise and loving husband and father to his family. This wide-ranging conversation covers, teaching, music, faith, and the lessons that can be taught to those who teach.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E13 - Desiree Arthur: Singer, Music Studio Director, Race Equality, and Life Experience

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Desiree is a proud Canadian, Calgarian, musician, and self-proclaimed "Boss Babe". This conversation covers her experiences in professional environments, traveling the world, and her current role as Executive Director of the New West Music Academy. She shares how being a musician, professional, black woman, and lover of people gives her a wide-ranging perspective on people and the world.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with Permission.

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S1 E12 - Broadtree: Musicians, Musical Theatre, Quarantine Music, Advocacy, and Mental Health

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 14:06:40 +0000

Armand Antoni and Nicole McCafferty decided during the lockdown of Covid to make music together and formed the group Broadtree. We had a wonderful conversation about making music in quarantine, the importance of being vocal advocates for marginalized people and the role that music can play in bringing about personal healing and growth.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

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S1 E11 - Keddy Munroe: Yoga Instructor, Spiritual Growth, Mental Health, and Personal Development

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Keddy is a yoga practitioner and certified instructor and we discuss his journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth as he discovered his passion for meditation and yoga, both in practice and instruction, and how it has shaped his life inside of quarantine and his own mental health.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

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S1 E10 - Andrea Ellis: Musician, New Mother, Teacher, and Multiple Jobs

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this 10th episode, I sit down with Andrea Ellis, one of the people who has helped a lot with the production of this show. She is a teacher, mom, singer and has worked in a whole host of jobs and we talk about how all of it has shaped her view of people, how qualification vs experience determine what it means to be an expert, as well as some other fun topics.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E9 - Amanda Yskes: Newborn Photographer, Mother, Entrepreneur, and Creative Business Owner

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Amanda is a local award-winning newborn and family photographer, entrepreneur, wife, and mother to three wonderful and spunky girls. We talk about the challenges she faced starting out, how she has grown her business, and how being a mom to her kids informs the way she interacts with clients and their families.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E8 - Sara-Mae Dafoe: Music Teacher, Recording Artist, Creativity, and Mental Health

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Sara is a Clagary-born Saskatchewan-raised and Calgary-settled teacher, musicain, creator and we had the most fun time talking about all of it. This converation is all about the challenges of being a teacher during the length of the pandemic, the ways that creativity has informed the way she views the world and how creativity has been a safe haven from mental health struggles through art and music.

Her new album, "Letters to Ben" is out and available to listen to wherever you listen to your music!

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E7 - Joshua MacDonald: Video Game Developer, Gamification, and F1 Fanatic

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Josh is a Canadian-born, American-raised, and Calgarian-by-choice who has turned a love of video games into a career.

We talk all about what his favorite games were growing up, what the transition from part-time worker to part-owner at a game development company looked like, the ways that gamification is changing our world and, the benefits we can all experience from playing and experiencing games in many facets.

Music by the Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E6 - Gabriel Castillo (GEESTiLLO): Music Producer, NE Born Calgarian, Musician, and Car Enthusiast

Sat, 29 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Gabriel is a born and raised Calgary boy, a big brother to two wonderful sisters, and a music producer that goes by the name GEESTiLLO

Gabe and I talk all about his upbringing in the Northeast part of town, the importance of family, the stigmas and issues that have been part of his journey, music influence and production, and how his role as an addictions counselor was shaped by growing up in a rough part of the city.

Music by GEESTiLLO. Used with permission.

S1 E5 - Jeremy Duncan: Pastor, Adoptive Father, LGBTQ Ally, and Scholar

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Jeremy is the Lead Pastor at Commons Church in Calgary, and father to two wonderful adopted kids with his wife, Rachel.

We had a great conversation about the journey and formation of his family, some of the ways that Commons has addressed and included the LGBTQ community and some of the situations that have been unearthed in organizations surrounding the church as well.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E4 - Mitch and Laura Jay: Parents, Musicians, Small Town Origins, and Communal Living

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

This episode is all about the lives of Mitch and Laura Jay. They are both from small towns, they met in college, got hitched and are the parents of two wonderful, spunky boys.

We talk about what being from smaller towns has meant for them, what parenting has looked like in this pandemic, their unique living situation and house known as The Compound and how having a son with a heart defect has affected their lives as well.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E3 - Rosey Bishop: Farm Girl, Mother, and Lover of People

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Rosey is an Alberta girl who grew up on her parent's farm, came to Calgary, met her husband Jim, and is the proud mother of 3 awesome boys. We had a great conversation about being a mom to her kids, the beautiful house that she and Jim created, and what lies ahead for them as a family.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E2 - Mitch Osmond: Pastor, Musician, Husband and Entrepreneur

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Mitch Osmond is a worship pastor, musician, husband, music lover, and entrepreneur. He is a good friend and we had a great conversation about the struggles of being in ministry, his own journey of personal growth and development, and how it all informs the way he sees the world and other people.

Music by the Classic Crime. Used with permission.

S1 E1 - Kelly Kreiger: Teacher, Autism Mom, and Singer

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Kelly Kreiger is a teacher, a mom to two wonderful kids, and a lover of music and agreed to talk about it all. We talked about what it's like being a single parent to her kids, how having a son on the autism spectrum has shaped the way she sees the world and how teaching has changed for her in a pandemic.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.

Ep0 - Unexpected Experts: Trailer Episode

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:07:00 +0000

Welcome to Unexpected Experts! This Episode 0 is a sneak peek of what to expect from future episodes. This show will be released every few weeks and will feature interviews with people from all walks of life. Each episode will be about an hour long and will discuss the ways that each guest sees the world through the lens of their experiences.

Music by The Classic Crime. Used with permission.