Revival Seeds is a local seed company here in the Annapolis Valley with five generations of seed farming experience. Ken joins us to share his family’s knowledge built from over a century of experience.  He shares the amazing story of how his family traveled from modern day Western Ukraine to Canada in 1903 with a trunk of seeds from which the family business was born.  We discuss the recent surge in interest in heritage seeds, the importance of food security, the health crisis in Nova Scotia, the economic burden of a healthy diet and how all these issues could possibly be solved with old fashioned farming techniques.  

You may know Gavin from The Whisky Teller and Still Fired Distillery. Gavin joins us in studio to share a few of his most recent collaborations with Still Fired. We discuss the state of the economy, the drama of the latest season of USA, a potentially scandalous photo booth session, drones dropping off “packages” and where to shop during a zombie apocalypse. 

Former track & field thrower, strength coach and coffee roaster Curtis Durocher joins us to discuss his time training as am athlete, crashing bobsleds, roasting coffee and the challenges of operating a small business.  Curtis talks to us about his sponsorship of our Canadian Olympic hopeful Sarah Milton as she competes in the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Emily is an active member of the Canadian Airforce and an up and coming portrait photographer.  Emily speaks with us about her passion for photography, the challenges of growing up in the social media age and her commitment to mental health and wellness.  

Luke drops into the studio to discuss his amazing weight loss transformation, losing more than 184 lbs. We discuss the benefits of self discipline, self love, hard work and ice cream recipes.  Luke will be competing in the Summer Shred body building competition this August in the biggest transformation category in Ontario.    

Chef Ray Bear comes into the studio to share about his long career as a chef.  Ray talks to us about embracing his indigenous roots and how he celebrates his Cree ancestry in the kitchen.  We discuss the importance of looking after our physical and mental health, the challenges of running a business and the rewards of maturing as men.  

Former timber sport athlete Ryan McIntyre joins us to discuss his career as a competitive lumberjack.  We talk about the power of saying “yes”, following our dreams and finding meaning in doing things “the hard way.”  Ryan shares with us about his current role in the sport working with STIHL and TSN as a timber sport commentator.  

Our friend Phil comes in to teach us about the wide world of tea.  Phil is an expert in the world of tea, he imports ethically sourced, organic tea from 20 plus countries around the world for his online store and his brick and mortar shop in Halifax NS.  Phil gives us a rundown of teas dark history and discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship.  

Local author Brenda Thompson joins us to discuss the history of poverty in Nova Scotia.  We discuss her book A Wholesome Horror outlining the terribly inhuman conditions of NS poor houses of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. We debate how to tackle the repeating cycles of poverty locally and globally.  

Mushroom farmer Sean Feeney talks to us about the challenges or raising a family, running a farming business and keeping addictions in check.  We discuss the benefits of a healthy natural diet and the therapeutic benefits of magic mushrooms.