CREATE - The Podcast

Discover the inspiring journey of Rob Swiderski,  a business owner, serial entrepreneur, mushroom innovator, and, at his core, a devoted father and husband. Rob advocates for the importance of community, shares his family’s health journey, and discusses the role of religion in his life – all while reflecting on the pivotal experiences that shaped his current path. Discover how the Swiderski family has persevered through his wife Tasha’s breast cancer journey, and how they continue to receive support from their community.

Starting from his successful venture at CRAFT Beer Market and extending to his latest endeavors, Trucelium and Mushröm, experience a thought-provoking conversation about the art of balancing business aspirations with life's fundamental values. 

Click the link below to participate in an online auction supporting Tasha Swiderski's treatment, and tune in for an engaging discussion.

Host:
Mark Kondrat
Owner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let’s Meet for a Beer’ Podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kond...
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshi...
ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.com
LMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.com

Guest:
Rob Swiderski
Founder of Mushröm and Trucelium
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/87cdd350
Auction: https://www.32auctions.com/tashaswiderski
Website: https://mushrom.life/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-swiderski-b9644b9b/?originalSubdomain=ca

Meet Ryan Pinder: self-proclaimed sports nerd, seasoned Calgarian, sports broadcaster and your go-to-guy for hockey banter. Tune in for a slapshot discussion about building a career in the broadcasting world, how sports talk and media have transformed over the years, and his dynamic with his long-time co-hosts.

Get an update on his current projects with previous Sportsnet 960 hosts Dean Molberg and Rhett Warrener, including their podcast, FlamesNation Barn Burner: Boomer & Pinder with Rhett Warrener. Check it out for cheeky conversations surrounding “the Flames, food, hockey, sore shoulders, drinking, being fat, getting old, and enjoying others misfortunes.”

Tune in to listen to the full podcast with Pinder – sports commentary included.

Host:
Mark Kondrat
Owner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let’s Meet for a Beer’ Podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kond...
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshi...
ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.com
LMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.com

Guest:
Ryan Pinder
Sports Broadcaster with
Website: https://flamesnation.ca/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation

Host:
Mark Kondrat
Owner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let’s Meet for a Beer’ Podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kond...
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshi...
ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.com
LMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.com

Guests:
Bill Robinson
President of Alberta Beer Festivals
Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-robinson-743384/

Peter Bishop
Partner of ZGM Modern Marketing Partners
Website: https://zgm.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pebishop/

Host:
Mark Kondrat
Owner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let’s Meet for a Beer’ Podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.com
LMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.com

Guest:
Chris Schoengut
Vice President of Trixstar LIVE
Website: https://trixstarlive.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cschoengut/

Host:
Mark Kondrat
Owner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let’s Meet for a Beer’ Podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.com
LMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.com

Guest:
William Whiting
Head Brewer of Rapid Ascent Brewing
Website: https://www.rapidascentbrewing.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-whiting-a5bb8017a/

Host:
Mark Kondrat
Owner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let’s Meet for a Beer’ Podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.com
LMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.com

Guests:
Luke Butterworth
COO and Co-Founder of EPIC
Website: https://www.dineepic.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukebutterworth

Peter Keith
Owner of Meuwly's
Website: https://www.meuwlys.com
LinkedIn: https:https://www.meuwlys.com

Host:
Mark Kondrat
Owner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let’s Meet for a Beer’ Podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.com
LMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.com

Guests:
Nick Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bell-4132aa81/
Scott Bell
Website: https://www.darkwoodsbrewing.com

Jim Button, co-founder of Village Brewery, husband, father, builder, and maker of friends, passed away on January 19, 2023. Throughout Jim’s life, he made a huge impact on the craft beer community in Alberta, and touched many individuals. The lessons that he taught are shared, celebrated and maintained every day. In dedication to Jim’s memory, Mark Kondrat (host) created this special series of Roundtable Talks with a few of Jim’s close friends. 

Tune in to hear more about the remarkable Jim Button and how he touched and impacted so many lives, within and outside of the craft beer community.

HOST:
Mark Kondrat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444

GUESTS:
Jeff Popiel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpopiel/
Sarah Geddes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgeddes/
Fraser Abbott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fraserabbott/

Host:
Mark Kondrat
Owner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let’s Meet for a Beer’ Podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.com
LMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.com

Guest:
Jeff A. Meszaros
Best Bottle Cap Artist in the World
Owner/Artist of JAM Bottle Cap Art
Website: https://www.jambottlecapart.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-meszaros-0b3936159/

Host:
Mark Kondrat
Owner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and 'Let's Meet for a Beer' Podcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444
Instagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.com
LMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.com

Guest:
Darren Scott
COO of GNU Craft Spirits
Website: https://gnucraftspirits.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenscottcanada/