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In this raw and emotional holiday edition of "Serving Sundays," Dave Wheeler and Candace Rae sit down to discuss a major milestone: approaching six months of sobriety. As the new year looms, the couple pulls back the curtain on the reality of quitting alcohol, discussing everything from the financial pressures that initiated the change to the hereditary nature of addiction.

While Candace shares how sobriety has fueled her fitness journey and alleviated anxiety, Dave offers a candid look at the struggle of being a "functional alcoholic" and the difficulty of not feeling the "pink cloud" of success just yet. Together, they reflect on how their marriage has evolved—noting they haven't had a single fight since putting the bottle down—and discuss the life pivot that kept them in Winnipeg instead of moving back to Mexico. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation about marriage, parenting, and navigating the holidays sober.

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This week on Serving Sundays: is it a "Wind Chill" or a "Windshield" factor? Candace isn't entirely sure, but she is sure about her attire, broadcasting comfortably in her robe while Dave stays formal in a tie.

The episode takes a nostalgic turn when listeners Mike and Ike call in with a story about a Machine Gun Kelly concert in Calgary, sparking a fiery conversation about the absurdity of modern ticket prices and the "dynamic pricing" scam. But the real fireworks begin when Dave tries to reminisce about taking Candace to her very first concert to see Reba McEntire. In a shocking twist, Candace denies the event ever happened, demanding photographic proof and leaving Dave wondering if she's been living a lie.

Later, the mood shifts from repressed memories to sparkling futures as Candace unboxes her official "Cinderella" competition heels. The couple discusses the confusing judging criteria of fitness competitions, the reality of working 12-hour shifts, and the thrill of finding high-end gym gear at the thrift store. Tune in to find out if Candace really saw Reba, or if her family imagined the whole thing!

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Welcome back to "The Legendary—and slightly damaged—Pencil Dick Santa."

On this week’s episode of Serving Sundays, Dave and Candace Rae dive into the chaos of the holiday season. Dave mourns the tragic loss of a $5,000 rookie card collection due to a garage "hoarding" incident, leading to a deep dive on when to hold on and when to edit your life.

Plus, the great debate: Are we living in the moment, or just living for the timeline? Candace argues that you need to take the damn photo, while Dave reminisces about the bootleg concert tapers of the 90s.

Also in this episode:

• Recital reviews: Candace wants to sing like The Little Mermaid, but Dave thinks she sounds more like a "Grade 5 music teacher".
• The "MAPL" wheel and Canadian Content rules.
• Finding community at the gym (and wearing your son's sweatpants to get there).
• 2026 Goals: From getting out of debt to... training a crow?.

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In this episode of Serving Sundays, Dave and Candace dive into the complexities of "Rock Star" marriages following a vivid dream Dave had about Dave Grohl. They discuss the unique "split shift" lifestyle of being married to a morning radio host as Dave approaches his 25th year on the air.

The couple also gets vulnerable about their decision to go "full sober" (no booze, no weed) for the past year. They open up about navigating social pressures in the industry, the "California Sober" debate, and why they don't feel like they are missing out.

Plus, Candace updates us on her fitness competition prep (while drinking out of a massive Costco pickle jar), dealing with body dysmorphia, and the couple plans their upcoming family trip to see the Foo Fighters. Finally, find out what rule Candace would pass if she ran Western Canada—it involves getting your money back from insurance companies!

Topics Covered:

• Navigating marriage dynamics and the "Rock Star" pass.
• Reflecting on 25 years in Morning Radio.
• One Year Sober: The challenges and benefits of a year without alcohol or weed.
• Fitness Prep Diaries: Protein powder mishaps and trusting the process.
• Concert stories: From Green Day to Tool to the Foo Fighters.

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Could Western Canada actually become the 51st State? In this episode, Dave and Candace dive deep into the rising conversation around Western separation and what it would really look like if Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and B.C. joined the USA.

The couple also reflects on their two-year adventure living in Mérida, Mexico, comparing the safety and lifestyle to back home, and Candace shares the insane story of how a stuck earring almost cost her her Mexican residency (and nearly her ear lobe!). Plus, Candace gives an update on her fitness competition journey, learning to pose, and finding her identity outside of being a mom and wife.

Topics Covered:

• The "51st State": The reality of Western alienation and the logistics of separation.
• Moving to Mexico: Why the work is harder than the decision.
• Immigration Nightmares: The earring incident that nearly derailed everything.
• Fitness Journey: Competition prep, posing practice, and the gym community.
• Confessionals: Dave’s exhausting week and the surprising side effect of quitting drinking.

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It's been a minute!  If you're here from the old days, you'll get a familiar sense of the show, and if you're new; get ready for a whole lot of Dave and Candace Rae!  The first episode back touches on A.I., some new challenges that have popped up in the Wheeler's lives, including going sober, fitness challenges, and tattoos.  Thanks for checking out the pod!

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