Dave and Candace Rae

Send us Fan Mail

11 weeks in on the countdown clock of 52, Dave and Candace Rae hit Week 42 of their journey before officially shipping out of Winnipeg! As the endless barrage of "So, where are you actually moving?" rolls in, the couple reveals how they’ve turned the secrecy into a game—humorously deflecting every nosey inquiry with a deadpan "We're moving to space."

That playful deflection sparks an honest, hilarious deep dive into interplanetary living. While Dave is completely captivated by futuristic space exploration and off-world ambition, Candace Rae makes it crystal clear that leaving Earth is definitely not on her bucket list. From sci-fi daydreams, the conversation turns back to home turf: reflecting on Winnipeg’s shifting landscape, immigration, local civic politics, and the broader identity of the city. Dave reflects on 25 years of living in the Prairies while Candace Rae revisits memories of growing up here, exploring how much Winnipeg has evolved—and what it really feels like to pack up and say goodbye.

Support the show

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza ➔ https://frankspizza.ca/

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body ➔ https://vernausautobody.com/

🌴 Yucatan Property Scouts ➔ https://yps.mx/

Send us Fan Mail

It is Thanksgiving weekend on the Dave and Candace Rae Show, and the bird is on the table—or maybe in the deep fryer! In this festive episode, Dave Wheeler and Candace Rae dive into holiday traditions, the culinary perils and triumphs of deep-frying turkeys, and Candace’s aversion to handling raw meat. Dave breaks down the historical evolution of why turkey became the undisputed holiday centerpiece, while Candace pitches a brand-new Winnipeg culinary invention: the Perogy Pizza. From reflections on the generosity of their home city as they navigate their final months before setting sail, to blood-type diets and Candace’s upcoming restorative wellness retreat, Dave and Candace deliver their signature warm, witty, and candid banter. Grab a slice of pumpkin pie and pull up a chair!

Go Vote for Candace Rae for MAXIM MAGAZINE

Support the show

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza ➔ https://frankspizza.ca/

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body ➔ https://vernausautobody.com/

🌴 Yucatan Property Scouts ➔ https://yps.mx/

Send us Fan Mail

We are officially on Week 44 of our 52-week countdown to leaving Winnipeg! 

With the fall air rolling into Manitoba, the seasonal flu bugs have officially entered the house. Candace dives into why our childhood sickness habits—from Campbell's chicken noodle soup and The Price Is Right with Bob Barker to a mom handing you a pill—differ so much from the holistic home playbook today. Between raw onions on the soles of feet, mullein, bone broths, fasting to let the body's internal army fight off invaders, and reflexology lung meridians, we break down why returning to traditional wellness habits keeps the family grounded. Plus, Dave revisits the time a burger led to 24 hours of total hallucination under the radio station control desk. 

In the back half, we look at the true heartbeat of Dave’s 20+ years living in Winnipeg: hockey. From coaching Junior hockey with the St. Boniface Seals and Transcona Railers to grabbing the PA mic for the Manitoba Moose at the new arena, Dave traces how the game opened incredible doors. We relive our wild trip flying private alongside "The Golden Jet" Bobby Hull to Nashville, getting escorted straight off the tarmac, the upcoming Teemu Selänne charity lunch at Rae & Jerry’s for CancerCare Manitoba, and the unmatched joy of calling play-by-play for tiny Timbits players during intermission. 

Timestamps & Chapters:

• 00:00 – Countdown Check-in: Week 44 & Frank's Pizza Sweet Potato Fry Reveal 
• 02:18 – Sick Days Then vs. Now: Days of Our Lives, Bob Barker & Childhood Baby-Sitters 
• 07:44 – The Earls Burger Disaster: Crawling Under the Radio Station Desk 
• 12:00 – Frank’s Pizza & Vernaus Auto Body 
• 13:58 – Natural Home Remedies: Foot Reflexology, Lung Meridians & Fasting the Body's "Army" 
• 19:00 – Modern Healthcare Rhythms: Hospital Wait Times, Over-Prescribing & Virtual Care 
• 23:15 – Clay Stevenson’s Wisdom: "Be Where Your Feet Are" 
• 25:20 – Broths vs. Digestion: Why Feeding a Cold Isn’t Always the Answer 
• 30:40 – Nostalgia & Convenience: 1998 Malls, Streaming Fatigue & Disney VHS Tapes 
• 34:40 – Vernaus Auto Body & Anita’s Eli Roth Horror Movie Credits 
• 37:25 – Coaching Junior Hockey: St. Boniface Riels & Transcona Railers 
• 39:40 – Flying Private with Bobby Hull to Nashville: Tarmac Escorts & Five-Star Suites 
• 43:40 – Special Guest Teemu Selänne Coming to Rae & Jerry’s with CancerCare Manitoba 
• 47:30 – The Hot Line Reunion & Mike Keane Babysitting Vegas the Great Dane 
• 52:20 – Timbits Intermission Games & "Old is the Goal" 
• 59:50 – Retirement Dreams: Turning an Old Mall into a Community Oasis 
• 1:01:40 – Looking Ahead to July 30th & Final Winnipeg Broadcasts 

Support the show

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza ➔ https://frankspizza.ca/

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body ➔ https://vernausautobody.com/

🌴 Yucatan Property Scouts ➔ https://yps.mx/

Send us Fan Mail

Fresh off a grueling 2,600-kilometer trek to Edmonton and back, Dave and Candace Rae break down the raw reality of post-road-trip exhaustion, juggling work with the kids back in school, and the hilarious voices that live inside their heads. Between West Edmonton Mall adventures—from shooting ranges to the Santa Maria replica—and Candace’s unfiltered take on water park slide closures, the trip proved that family getaways are equal parts fun and endurance test. 

The heart of the episode turns toward live rock and roll. After catching the Foo Fighters’ relentless set in Edmonton and catching AC/DC rattling the stadium walls on the drive home, Dave and Candace tackle the big debate: when does a legendary band cross the line from rocking hard into hanging it up? The conversation expands into decades of concert memories across Western Canada, the timeless magic of dingy local clubs, and how crowd culture has shifted from bootleg cassette tapers to sea-of-phone-screens. 

Episode Highlights

• 00:00 – Canada geese takeovers, sisterly tattoos, and sponsor shoutouts 
• 02:30 – Post-road-trip hangover: 2,600 km, zero recovery days, and the school-year routine 
• 05:15 – Unfiltered inner voices, singing accents, and the mystery behind the head chatter 
• 08:15 – West Edmonton Mall recap: water park slide debacles, Santa Maria history, and boys at the shooting range 
• 14:40 – Transit talk: LRT comparisons across Canadian cities and missed opportunities 
• 17:15 – Foo Fighters live: Dave Grohl’s vocal longevity vs. AC/DC’s Brian Johnson facing the final curtain 
• 21:30 – Passing down the torch: taking the boys to their first massive arena rock show 
• 25:10 – Living Canvas Tattoo special alert: celebrating 20 years with $20/hour tattoos! Listen closely for the exclusive podcast CODE WORD revealed in this episode to DM Living Canvas for your chance to claim the deal 
• 28:40 – Flashback files: Bowie, Chris Cornell at the Pantages, Green Day, and old-school Winnipeg music joints 
• 33:20 – Frank’s Pizza corner: the Ty-Roni debate and custom pizza subs 
• 37:05 – The evolution of live crowds: bootleggers, Bic lighters, phone screens, and staying present 
• 42:15 – Week 45 countdown wraps with a live Foo Fighters outro 

*****CODE WORD FOR LIVING CANVAS TATTOO IN THIS EPISODE!!*****

Support the show

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza ➔ https://frankspizza.ca/

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body ➔ https://vernausautobody.com/

🌴 Yucatan Property Scouts ➔ https://yps.mx/

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Dave and Candace Rae look out across Manitoba and reflect on exploring beyond their own perimeter. From Candace’s recent keynote and wellness retreat out in Pinawa—complete with curious wild deer peering into the windows—to Dave realizing how many northern lakes, historic trails, and quiet provincial routes remain untouched on his bucket list, the conversation wanders through what it truly means to get off the beaten path.

The episode also turns deeply personal as the hosts navigate an unexpected pivot on the home front. After learning their Junior A billet hockey player was suddenly traded eastward, Dave and Candace dive into an open, honest discussion about youth sports, family expectations, and the rare courage it takes for young athletes to pause and make choices for their own well-being rather than living vicariously through the dreams of others.

Between roadside snack etiquette, small-town quirks, and plenty of laughs, Dave and Candace deliver a warm, candid, and funny look at the journeys people take—both across the map and within themselves.

Support the show

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza ➔ https://frankspizza.ca/

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body ➔ https://vernausautobody.com/

🌴 Yucatan Property Scouts ➔ https://yps.mx/

Send us Fan Mail

This week, Dave and Candace open the vault on the wildly entertaining history of Dave’s former roommates and the unforgettable wanderers who crashed on their couches over the years. From the hilarious dynamic of taking in rotating houseguests—including one who went on to co-host a podcast—to pure coincidence territory: Dave tells the unbelievable story of unknowingly living right next door to Candace’s ex-boyfriend long before Dave and Candace ever crossed paths.

Between wild party flashbacks and favorite restaurant memories, Candace drops a massive personal milestone: she’s officially joining the Crimson Tide after receiving the call from Harvard in Boston.

Support the show

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza ➔ https://frankspizza.ca/

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body ➔ https://vernausautobody.com/

🌴 Yucatan Property Scouts ➔ https://yps.mx/

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Dave and Candace take a deep dive into the evolution of the radio industry—contrasting today’s expectation for on-air talent to be full-time social media content creators with the relentless, old-school grind that built careers.

Dave reflects on the early days of paying dues behind the mic, from hosting countless emcee gigs to calling games across the CFL, AHL, NHL, AJHL, and WHL. Together, Dave and Candace unearth classic archival audio and swap unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories, featuring memories of legendary radio figures including Maureen Holloway and Jake Edwards (The Champ). It’s a raw, funny, and nostalgic look at how broadcasting has changed—and what it truly took to earn your stripes.

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SPONSORS: 

🍕 Frank's Pizza ➔ https://frankspizza.ca/ 

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body ➔ https://vernausautobody.com/ 

🎨 Living Canvas Tattoo ➔ https://livingcanvastattoo.ca/ 

🤝 Peer Connections Manitoba ➔ https://peerconnectionsmb.ca/ 

🌴 Yucatan Property Scouts ➔ https://yps.mx/

Support the show

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza ➔ https://frankspizza.ca/

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body ➔ https://vernausautobody.com/

🌴 Yucatan Property Scouts ➔ https://yps.mx/

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Dave and Candace take listeners on a wild, candid tour through the places they’ve called home over the years. From Dave’s very first budget starter home in Winnipeg to an expansive estate in West St. Paul, the journey stops in the scenic mountain city of Kamloops before heading south to the stunning haciendas of Mexico.

Dave and Candace share the unforgettable memories, lively house parties, colorful characters, and unexpected turns along the way—including the chaotic moves, major resets, and what it truly felt like to lose everything and rebuild from the ground up.

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

Episode Sponsors:

• Frank's Pizza 
• Vernaus Auto Body
• Living Canvas Tattoo 
• Yucatan Property Scouts 

Support the show

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza ➔ https://frankspizza.ca/

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body ➔ https://vernausautobody.com/

🌴 Yucatan Property Scouts ➔ https://yps.mx/

Send us Fan Mail

The journey through the 52-week love letter to Winnipeg continues as Dave and Candace Rae count down to their upcoming departure from the city.

Following up on Dave’s arrival in 2003, this episode turns the spotlight on Candace Rae’s own path leading up to their fateful connection. In 2002, Candace packed her bags and left Winnipeg behind, embarking on a transformative multi-year journey across the globe. From the hustle of the Greater Toronto Area to the shores of Bermuda, through travels across Asia, and down to Australia, this episode traces the adventures, lessons, and miles traveled that shaped her life before their paths finally crossed in 2009.

Tune in for personal reflections, wanderlust stories, and an honest look at how two very different journeys eventually led right back to Winnipeg.

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SHOW SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza: Serving hot, fresh pizza and local favorites across Winnipeg and Selkirk.

👉 Explore the menu

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body: Winnipeg’s trusted full-service collision repair shop at the top of the waterfront (160 Higgins Ave).

👉 Learn more or book an appointment

🎨 Living Canvas Tattoo: Winnipeg’s premier custom tattoo studio, bringing your unique vision and body art to life.

👉 Check out the work & book a consult

Support the show

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza ➔ https://frankspizza.ca/

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body ➔ https://vernausautobody.com/

🌴 Yucatan Property Scouts ➔ https://yps.mx/

Send us Fan Mail

As the countdown continues with 51 weeks left until their departure from Winnipeg, Dave and Candace Rae take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the serendipitous—and chaotic—events that brought Dave to the city nearly 25 years ago.

In this episode, Dave recounts his transition from Lloydminster radio to Winnipeg’s Power 97, including the infamous phone call where he accidentally hung up on the program director. The hosts reflect on old morning show antics, the whirlwind two-week move, and a hilarious early promo photoshoot involving top-less body-painted tiger models that spelled the immediate end of Dave's long-distance relationship. Along the way, Candace unleashes an unprecedented rant about her deep-seated hatred for shrimp, complete with unmanageable bouts of laughter.

In This Episode:

• Industry Recognition: Dave reacts to being featured in Broadcast Dialogue magazine and reflects on the heartwarming messages from past listeners and colleagues.
• The "Ambush Wedding": A look back at one of Dave and Hal's most iconic radio stunts involving a fake priest outfit and a very surprised groom.
• The Arrival: How a last-minute change in Lloydminster opened the door for Dave to take over mornings in Winnipeg alongside Hal Anderson.
• The Safari Club Incident: The dramatic photoshoot that introduced Dave to future friends (and matchmakers) Laura and Grace Turszak—and promptly ended his current relationship.

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram: https://instagram.com/itscandacerae

📲 Dave on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wheelerj28

✨ The Rae Within: https://dm.stan.store/ESttR7

SHOW SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza: Serving hot, fresh pizza and local favorites across Winnipeg and Selkirk.

👉 Explore the menu: https://frankspizza.ca

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body: Winnipeg’s trusted full-service collision repair shop at the top of the waterfront (160 Higgins Ave).

👉 Learn more or book an appointment: https://www.vernaus.com

Support the show

CONNECT & WORK WITH US:

📲 Candace Rae on Instagram

📲 Dave on Instagram

✨ The Rae Within

SPONSORS:

🍕 Frank's Pizza ➔ https://frankspizza.ca/

🚗 Vernaus Auto Body ➔ https://vernausautobody.com/

🌴 Yucatan Property Scouts ➔ https://yps.mx/