What is it like to be an expat? What's the hardest part? How does European culture compare to North America's? Maybe you've considered it...moving to another country; especially one where a foreign language is spoken. Maybe you've wondered how it worked out for others. It's definitely something that's come up in my life, even if I never did take the plunge. On this episode I talk to someone who's succeeded at it. From Canada to the Czech Republic, the UK, and Germany, my friend Murray took off and isn't looking back. Seems like he's having a good time...even if he can't quite get his hands on enough peanut butter.

Recorded on November 19th, 2015. 

Music: Hazardous - Light

I'm joined by Ivan Peña; father of twin 5 year old girls, musician, marketer, and avid podcast listener. We sit back, and in a spirit of gratitude ponder the task of raising children (especially girls), the awesomeness of women, the importance of family, Ivan's musical projects, media/technology vis-a-vis parenting, and much more. 

You can find Ivan's music at https://soundcloud.com/iapena and http://riseofsaturn.bandcamp.com/

Recorded on Veterans/Remembrance Day, 2015.

Music: Hazardous - Light (Intro), Rise of Saturn - Nah Son (Parts 1 and 2)

Far from a joke, I convene a panel of 3 millennial Canadians all voting for different parties in the October 19th, 2015 federal election. The environment, strategic voting, foreign policy, marijuana, Evil Harper, beards, and much more are all fair game as these participants in the democratic process go at it...the Canadian way. 

Participants: Daniel, a first time voter, voting LiberalSid, voting ConservativePaul, undecided between the NDP and Green Party

Recorded October 24th, 2015Music: Hazardous - Light

Stone cold sober, I converse with a friend who subscribes to the theory(ies) of a multiverse...every choice we make resulting a new branch of an infinite set of universes parallel to the one in which we consciously exist. Is there really another me out there somewhere, living a life in which I DIDN'T do that stupid thing last week?

Our convo was most definitely NOT very scientific, while the theories certainly are. To do them justice, check out some of these sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiversehttp://science.howstuffworks.com/dictionary/physics-terms/parallel-universe-sources.htm

http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/parallel-worlds-exist-and-interact-with-our-world-say

Recorded October 7th, 2015

Music: Hazardous - Light

As Pope Francis wraps up his historic visit to the United States and the migrant crisis continues in Europe, I pick the brain of my 'facebook friend', Sid; a history buff and geopolitical currents events junkie. Fun is had by all as we cover everything from religion to Canadian identity,the Clash of Civilizations theory, India's changing cultural landscape, Russia under Vladimir Putin, and more. Bet you won't come away indifferent! Recorded September 25th, 2015.