Join The Fray

By FrayPlay Productions

Spark your child’s curiosity with Join the Fray, the podcast for kids that turns "I don't know" into "That's awesome!" Hosted by the inquisitively Canadian 9-year-old Fraser, each episode bridges the ... more

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September 22, 2026How to Turn Event Planning Into a Thriving Business with Tarina & Kelly of Say Events Co.
Welcome to Episode 2️⃣8️⃣ of Join the Fray! 🎙️🎉
In our very first double-interview episode, Fraser sits down with Tarina and Kelly, the amazing co-founders and creative masterminds behind Vancouver’s premier event agency, Say Events Co.
From organizing lavish weddings and massive corporate celebrations to pivoting through unpredictable weather and wild behind-the-scenes moments, Tarina and Kelly pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to make magic happen onevent day.
In this episode, Fraser, Tarina, and Kelly discuss:· Dream Beginnings: How two former catering teammates jumped into entrepreneurship to start their ownagency.
Handling Event Disasters: The secrets to managing adult meltdowns, missing linens and crazy venue moments with grace.
Party Hacks: Emergency moves to boost room energy, how music shapes the vibe and the ultimate 10th birthday party setup.
Business Wisdom: Why you should start taking action before everything is "perfect" and how to balance hard work with life.
Whether you’re curious about starting a creative business, planning your next big party, or just love a great behind-the-scenes story, this fun chat is absolutely packed with practical wisdom and big laughs!

#JoinTheFray #JoinTheFrayPodcast #SayEventsCo #EventPlanning #VancouverEvents #WeddingPlanners #EventPlannerLife #Entrepreneurship#YouthPodcast #KidsPodcast #PodcastInterview #CreativeBusiness #BehindTheScenes
Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!
To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast
If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at [email protected] . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:
[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca
[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca
[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·
[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
...more
34min
September 15, 2026How Dumb Doggo’s Milo Turned Science & Bugs Into YouTube Animation Magic
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to turn your creative ideas into hilarious animations that millions of people watch online?Join your host Fraser as parachutes into an incredible chat with Milo, the creative mastermind behind the hit YouTube channel ‘Dumb Doggo’.
Milo shares how he transformed from a kid with big dreams of playing in the NBA into a self-taught animator, using comedy and science to teach kids about wild animals, creeping insects and the human body.
He opens up about how learning about bugs helped him overcome his childhood fear of them, why he shifted from personal storytime videos to science and what it really takes to build an animated channel from scratch while balancing a full-time job.
In this episode, Fraser was lucky to chat with Milo about:
How Milo turned a childhood fear of insects into an appreciation for nature's microscopic stories
The secret behind creating Dumb Doggo's simple design and high-energy voice
Why YouTube animation is a skill that takes practice, patience and continuous improvement
Practical ‘no-nonsense’ advice for young creators on cutting boring script parts and knowing your audience to be successful
How Milo managed working as an engineer while animating until late at night
The power of taking breaks, avoiding burnout and having a supportive family
Why wasps make the ultimate animated villains over ants and bees
Milo's rapid-fire answers on science, arachnids, sausage rolls and beetles!

Whether you love cool art, wild animal facts, or you justwant to know how your favorite YouTube cartoons come to life, this episode will definitely leave you inspired to keep creating!

#DumbDoggo #JoinTheFray #AnimationForKids#YouTubeAnimators #STEMForKids #LearnOnYouTube #InsectFacts #ScienceForKids#CreativeKids #PodcastForKids #KidPodcasts #NatureAndScience

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!
To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast
If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at [email protected] . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:
[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca
[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca
[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·
[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
...more
22min
September 08, 2026From gym owner to powerhouse skincare CEO: K-Pure Natural’s Karen Hoekstra
Agent Fraser reporting in for an absolutely riveting chat with a Canadian legend.
Did you know the ingredients in your beauty products getabsorbed directly into your body? On this episode of Join the Fray, Fraser sits down with Karen Hoekstra, founder and CEO of K-Pure Naturals!
Karen shares her journey from running a fitness gym to formulating clean, non-toxic deodorants and skincare in her kitchen after learning about toxic absorption during her baby’s allergy testing.
Karen breaks down for Fraser why K-Pure still hand crafts everything in Mission, BC, the truth about product labeling in Canada and how applying "consistency over intensity" helps both in fitness and building a business.
In this episode, Karen sits down to disucss:
How a baby’s allergy test inspired an all-natural skincare line
Why sweaty gym clients were the ultimate testing ground for natural deodorant
The real meaning of "natural" on store labels and how to read ingredients
Why K-Pure keeps production local instead of outsourcing to big factories
Karen’s advice on keeping overhead low when starting a business from scratch
Fun rapid-fire questions revealing Karen's favorite scent and daily routines

Whether you love clean beauty, natural health, or you just want to know how to keep your family safe from hidden toxins, this episode will definitely leave you feeling fresh!

🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate, and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

📸 Follow us on Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast
#KPureNaturals #JoinTheFray #CleanBeauty #NaturalSkincare #CanadianMade #HandmadeInBC #NonToxicLiving #Entrepreneurship #ConsistencyOverIntensity #FitnessToBusiness #PodcastForKids #LocalBCBusiness#OrganicSkincare #MissionBC
Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!
To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast
If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at [email protected] . We’d love to hear from you!
🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:
[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca
[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca
[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
...more
16min
September 01, 2026How Brands Go Viral, Custom Lego Builds & Raising $50k for Kids with Andrew Delbaere
Agent Fraser reporting in for Episode 25 of Join the Fray!🎙️🧱
In this episode, your intrepid host Fraser sits down with Andrew Delbaere - Senior Account Manager at Jelly Digital Marketing in BC, Canada, founder of Fraser Valley Bricks and a total marketing mastermind!
Andrew shares his fascinating career journey from dreaming about sports broadcasting to managing the marketing strategies across a variety of cool clients across Canada.
Plus, he reveals how setting up a massive Lego city behind his webcam during an interview helped land him a killer job, how he creates custom historical Lego figures and how he’s raised over $50,000 in Lego and cash for kids at Christmas!
In this episode, Fraser and Andrew cover some amazing stufflike:
🏒 Early Dreams to Marketing: How a famous 13-year-old commercial sparked his interest in advertising and shifted his path away from sports broadcasting.
📈 Behind the Scenes of Marketing: What a Senior Account Manager actually does and why curiosity and flexibility are a marketer's best superpowers.
📊 Math + Creativity: How digital agencies use data, clicks and client communication to know if a campaign is a huge success or needs a new plan.
🧱 Lego in the Office: How a massive Lego room setup in a Zoom interview sparked a career move, plus creating custom Métis historical figures out of Lego!
🎄The $50k Lego Drive: How clearing out local Walmarts after a massive sale turned into a yearly tradition raising thousands for the Surrey Christmas Bureau!
✍️ Skills for Future Marketers: Why strong writing skills, staying on top of trends, and practicing on personal hobbies give kids a head start!

Whether you love Lego, digital creativity, marketing secretsor just giving back to the community, this episode is packed with inspiration!

🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
📸 Follow us on Instagram:@jointhefraypodcast
#JoinTheFray #JoinTheFrayPodcast #AndrewDelbaere#JellyMarketing #FraserValleyBricks #Lego #DigitalMarketing#SurreyChristmasBureau #KidPodcast #VancouverPodcasts #STEMForKids
Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!
To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast
If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at [email protected] . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:
[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca
[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca
[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
...more
21min
August 25, 2026Designing Future Transit: Cable Cars, Driverless SkyTrains & Pod Cars with Nick Caros
Agent Fraser reporting in for Episode 24 of Join the Fray! 🎙️🚌
In this latest episode, host Fraser explores the fascinating worlds of trains, buses, bridges and future city planning with Nick Caros - a graduate of MIT, transportation researcher and policy analyst currently working in Paris!
Nick shares how his childhood dreams shifted from studying volcanoes and marine life to helping construct massive real-world projects like the Port Mann Bridge in BC, getting his PhD at MIT and using datalike a detective to make transit better around the globe.
In this episode, Fraser and Nick sit down for a good chinwag on:
🌋 Early Dreams to Engineering: How Nick’s childhood obsessions with volcanoes, Legos and SimCity eventually led to an engineering career.
🌉 Building Giant Bridges: What it feels like to work on huge infrastructure projects like Metro Vancouver's Port Mann Bridge.
🚏 The Science of Bus Stops: How city planners use mathematical guidelines to decide where train stations and bus stops go.
🌍 Transit & Climate Change: Why bikes, electric cars, and crowded buses help save the planet, plus surprising data on remote work.
🚡 Cool Global Transit: Gondolas over cities, driverless SkyTrains, and futuristic modular "pod cars" that connect on the highway!
🎓 Inside MIT: Banana lounges, Captain America dome pranks, and taking classes taught by Nobel Prize winners.
💡 Advice for Future Planners: How kids can start observing their own cities TODAY and send their ideas straight to city council!

Whether you love trains, maps, science, or building cool structures, this episode is packed with big ideas and urban insights!
🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
📸 Go ahead and follow us on Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast
#JoinTheFray #JoinTheFrayPodcast #NickCaros #MIT #TransportationEngineering #CityPlanning #UrbanPlanning #PortMannBridge #FutureTransit #KidPodcast #VancouverPodcasts #STEMForKids #KidsInSTEM#PublicTransit #TransitTech #ClimateAction #DataScience #CareerInsights #InspiringKids #BuildTheFuture

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!
To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast
If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at [email protected] . We’d loveto hear from you!
🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:
[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca
[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca
[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
...more
31min
August 18, 2026How to Become a Dentist: Real Tech, Career Tips & Tooth Care with Dr. Andrew Bass
In this incredible episode, your host Fraser sits down withhis very own dentist, Dr. Andrew Bass, who co-runs The Vital Smile dental office right here in Vancouver, BC!
Dr. Bass shares how a wild childhood bumper car accident sethim on the path from dreaming about being an astronaut to falling in love with science, technology and helping people smile. Plus, he reveals the high-tech gear that makes modern dentistry look just like sci-fi!
In this episode, Fraser and Dr. Bass break down:
🚀From Space to Smiles: How a childhood tooth injury shifted Dr. Bass's dream job from flying space shuttles to fixing teeth.
📸 High-Tech Dental Toys: The magic wand camera that takes 50,000 pictures a second and how lasers are used inside your mouth!
💨Hilarious Chair Stories: What happens when a client accidentally lets out a giant Thanksgiving-sized burp right in the dentist's face!
🍎 Sneaky Sugar Traps: Why healthy foods like dried fruits and potatoes can trap sugar, and why brushing technique matters most.
🪥 The Toothbrush Battle: Electric vs. manual toothbrushes, why hard bristles can actually hurt your teeth, and why Dr.Bass uses both!
🔮 The Future of Dentistry: How 3D printing is speeding up care and whether we will ever be able to regrow teeth like lizard tails!
🎓 How to Become a Dentist: Why high school science, art classes, and shadowing your local dentist are key steps to taking on the career.

Whether you love high-tech tools, science or you just wantto know how to keep your teeth healthy, this episode will definitely give you something to smile about!
🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

📸 Follow us on Instagram:@jointhefraypodcast
#JoinTheFray #JoinTheFrayPodcast #DrAndrewBass#TheVitalSmile #VancouverDentist #DentistryForKids #KidPodcast #FutureDentist
Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!
To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast
If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at [email protected] . We’d love to hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:
[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca
[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca
[UK National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·
[USA] Career One Stop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
...more
28min
August 11, 2026From Hair Assistant to Master Stylist & Teacher: Mandye Bronson Shares Hair Secrets!
Agent Fraser reporting in for Episode 22 of Join the Fray! 🎙️✂️
In this episode, host Fraser hangs out with a wonderfulfamily friend, master hairstylist, and hair styling instructor - Mandye Bronson!
Mandye has spent years helping people look and feel theirabsolute best. She currently works at The Refinery House in Abbotsford BC, where she cuts, colors, and coaches the next generation of top stylists!

In this episode, Fraser and Mandye break down:
💈Getting Started in the Industry: How working as a hair assistant - sweeping floors and going on coffee runs - paved the way to becoming a master stylist.
⚡Wild Hair Requests: Shaving lightning bolts, making epic mullets and handling neon pink dye jobs. Mandye shares some fun stories with us!
🌿What actually IS a B Corp Salon? Why The Refinery House is different, from community impact to collaborative team environments.
🧼Healthy Hair Secrets: Common hair mistakes kids and adults make, how pool water affects hair and why regular trims actually help your hair grow longer.
🧜‍♀️Styling Fictional Characters: Why Mandye would love to blow-dry Disney’s Ariel's voluminous red hair with a magic wand!

Whether you love fashion, hair styling, or just want to knowhow to keep your own hair healthy, this episode is packed with fun stories and expert advice!
🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate, and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast
#JoinTheFray #JoinTheFrayPodcast #MandyeBronson #HairStylist #MasterStylist #HairEducation #TheRefineryHouse #BCorp #HairSchool #StylistLife#BehindTheChair #HairCareTips #KidPodcast #VancouverPodcasts #FraserValley

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!
To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast
If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at [email protected] . We’d love to hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:
[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca
[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca
[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·
[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
...more
18min
August 04, 2026 How to Make It in Acting, Singing & Voiceover with Ric Herbert
Agent Fraser reporting in for a super special episode of Join the Fray! 🎙️✨In this episode, host Fraser sits down with a total mastermind of the entertainment world, who also happens to be his uncle - Ric Herbert! Ric is a veteran Australian actor, lead singer, performance coach and legendary voice artist who has spent over 18,000 hours behind the microphone bringing famous commercial and animated characters to life! In this episode, Ric breaks down:• 🎬 Landing a Role in King Kong: What it was like auditioning for Peter Jackson, traveling to "Wellywood" in New Zealand, and a hilarious story about Peter Jackson’s famous cartoon shirt. • 🎤 Singing at the Sydney Olympics: The incredible story behind performing Share the Spirit live in front of 100,000 people in the Olympic stadium. • 🐰 Voice Acting Magic: How Ric created famous commercial voices (like the Nesquik bunny!) and turned catchy ad lines into viral phrases. • 📜 The "Dead Read" Trick: Ric’s secret 3-step strategy for memorizing scripts fast without getting over-rehearsed. • 🚀 Advice for Young Performers: Why you shouldn't wait for "Hollywood to call," the power of creating your own work, and why moms give the best advice.
Whether you're an aspiring actor, a music lover or curious about what happens behind the scenes on major movie sets, this episode is packed with inspiration, hilarious human stories and invaluable industry tips!
🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate, and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast#JoinTheFray #KidsPodcast #WritingAdvice #Voiceacting #olympics #acting #hollywood
Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!
To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Comment here on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast
If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at [email protected] . We’d love to hear from you!
🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS
Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

...more
28min
July 28, 2026InvestiGators Creator John Patrick Green: How to Make Hit Graphic Novels!
AgentFraser to headquarters: We hit EPISODE 20!! 🕵️‍♂️🐊
We did it folks! Join the Fray celebrates our 20th episode with our biggest show yet!
Grab your high-tech spy vests and dive straight down the drain into a world of secret agent missions, hilarious crime-fighting reptiles and brilliant puns.
In this super special milestone episode of Join the Fray, host Fraser sits down with John Patrick Green, the New York Times best-selling author and illustrator behind the smash-hit graphic novel series, InvestiGators!

John takes us inside the top-secret creative process behind Mango, Brash and the rest of the gang. From his early days drawing for schoolfriends in class, to designing books for Disney and pitching to big publishers, John reveals what it really takes to turn goofy ideas into massive book series read by kids around the globe.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
🎨 How John transitioned from graphic designer to best-selling author/illustrator.
🐊 The true origin story behind InvestiGators (and how a silly joke sparked a mega-series).
💡 John’s secret trick for generating ideas during everyday chores.
📝 The hardest part of writing vs drawing hundreds of comic panels.
🍊 Why Cilantro the Chameleon is orange (and how John handled editor feedback!).
🦹‍♂️ Why creating goofy villains like Daryl and the ‘Copybara’ is pure fun.

Whether you're an aspiring young artist, a fan of laugh-out-loud comics or just love super-secret agent adventures, this episode is absolutely jam-packed with inspiring stories for budding writers of every age.

#JoinTheFray#JohnPatrickGreen #InvestiGators #GraphicNovels #KidsBooks #AuthorInterview#ComicBooks #MangoAndBrash #DrawingForKids #IllustratorLife #PublishingJourney#KidsPodcast #PodcastEpisode20 #WritingAdvice #ComicArtist
Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!
To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast
If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at [email protected] . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:
[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca
[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca
[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
...more
36min
July 21, 2026How to conquer stage fright, singing superpowers and owning the spotlight with Sheryl Anne McMillan
La la la la la lala! 🎶 Grab your microphones and warm up those vocal cords, because today we are hanging out with a true musical superhero!
On this episode of Join the Fray, Fraser sits down with his very own singing coach, the incredibly talented performer and teacher Sheryl Anne McMillan!
Sheryl Anne works right here in British Columbia, Canada atthe prestigious Ljindberg Academy of Performing Arts, where she helps students of all ages discover the magic hidden inside their own voices.
From mapping out show-stopping musical theater numbers to teaching the basic fundamentals of breath support, ear training and performance readiness, Sheryl shares exactly what it takes to get you stage-ready.
In this episode, Fraser and Sheryl Anne chat about:
The Ballerina Blueprint: How Sheryl Anne’s original childhood dream was actually to become a professional ballet dancer after falling in love with the costumes and grace of The Nutcracker.
Conquering the Butterflies: Genius insider strategies to calm your nervous system when your knees are shaking on stage - including breathing techniques, character distractions and doing ten quick jumping jacks to expel excess nervous energy!
The Australian Standing Ovation: A heartwarming story of a teenage dancer in Australia who suffered from terrible stage nerves, but found the courage to step up, fly and crush a rendition of Bette Midler's The Rose.
Can You Actually Shatter Glass? The scientific truth behind hitting that cartoon-style high frequency and whether human beings are born with the ability to crack windows with their voices.
Saving a Flop Live on Stage: Hilarious stories from her time performing in Mary Poppins and Cabaret, and how to smoothly improvise your way out of completely forgetting your lyrics mid-song.

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🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:
[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca
[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca
[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice· [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
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