Brad Sinopoli is a former CFL Wide Receiver and now the owner of Sinopoli Fishing.

Brad played for both the Calgary Stampeders and the Ottawa Redblacks, and was twice named the CFL’s most Outstanding Canadian and has won two Grey Cups.

Brad’s passion for the outdoors has seamlessly carried over into his post-football life, as he has become a successful fishing charter operator. Based in Ottawa, Sinopoli combines his love of nature with his entrepreneurial spirit, offering guided fishing experiences through his company, Sinopoli Fishing. 

Also in this episode is fellow podcaster and broadcaster, Brent Wallace from Comin’ In Hot, who has worked alongside Brad and will handle all the football related questions.

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Frank Wolf is a Canadian adventurer, writer, filmmaker, and environmentalist. He is known for books, feature magazine articles, online columns, and films that document wilderness expeditions around the world, with a focus on the Canadian North.

His expeditions include being the first to canoe across Canada in one season, rowing the Northwest Passage, and circumnavigating both Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island by kayak. In 2020 he was named One of Canada's 'Greatest 90 Explorers of All Time' by Canadian Geographic.

He is a regular feature writer and columnist for Explore Magazine and has written two books on his adventures: Two Springs, One Summer (2024) and Lines on a Map (2018), both published by RMB.

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Sasha is a Krono Nutrition Athlete, and we’ve teamed up with Krono to giveaway 2 of their discovery boxes on Instagram, including bars, gels and electrolytes. Head to the Let’s Take This Outside Instagram for your chance to win, and also use the promo code outside20 to get 20% off at krononutrition.com until March 31.

Dr. Sasha Gollish is a passionate advocate for gender equity in sport, a Team Canada middle- and long-distance runner, and a dedicated mentor to young athletes. With a career spanning elite athletic competition, coaching, engineering, and research, Sasha combines her expertise to inspire girls and women to excel in sport and life.

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Use code Outside to get a $20 discount off any two day ride on the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour 2025 at https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/.

ABOUT RIDEAU LAKES CYCLE TOUR:

The Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour (RLCT) is a two-day cycle tour organised by the Ottawa Bicycle Club that takes its riders from Ottawa (or Perth) to Kingston and back. The first tour took place in 1972, and this year it will be its 51st edition on June 21-22,2025. On Saturday, the tour will take cyclists through the scenic countryside of the Rideau Valley passing many picturesque lakes and historic towns on the way to Kingston, where participants will spend the evening fueling and resting at Queens University before making the return trip home on Sunday. There are four routes to choose from with one-way lengths ranging from 118km to 220km. Registration is now open for 2025 and more information can be found here: https://ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct/

ABOUT OBC:

The Ottawa Bicycle Club (OBC) has been predominant in Ottawa's cycling scene for the past 50 years. The original OBC started in 1882 and ran until the late 1920s before It was re-established as a club in 1971. Over the years, the OBC has established a broad spectrum of programs and activities and is dedicated to providing high quality recreational and competitive cycling opportunities for cyclists of all ages.

The OBC has something for everyone! Check out www.ottawabicycleclub.ca for more information on how to join the club and take part in club activities that interest you.

ABOUT CRISTINA:

Cristina Inglis is an outdoor enthusiast who has a passion for all forms of cycling - whether it be riding the tarmac, quiet gravel roads or on the mountain bike trails. She has been a member of the Ottawa Bicycle Club since 2010 and now plays an active role on its board as the communications director as well as on the Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour organization committee. Cristina participated in the RLCT in 2022 and 2023, as both a rider and a volunteer route marshal. When she's not on her bike, Cristina works as an environmental scientist for the federal government.

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Judy Kasiama is an athlete, community activist, disruptor, and content creator, and founder of Colour the Trails.

Through her work Judy highlights her experience as a black woman that skis, rides mountain bikes, hikes, camps, climbs, and explores. Colour the Trails focuses on improving access to outdoor activities for BIPoC (including those who lay within the intersection of BIPoC and 2SLGBTQAI+ community) adventurers.

About Colour the Trails

Colour the Trails is a national Black woman owned business, focused on improving access to outdoor activities for BIPoC (including those who lay within the intersection of BIPoC and 2SLGBTQAI+ community)  adventurers. We pride ourselves on not only hosting events that break barriers for BIPoC to enter outdoor sports, but also for creating media that showcases BIPoC stories in the outdoors – because representation matters. Through our programming and initiatives, we aim to build awareness, dismantle barriers and create accessible opportunities for participation in outdoor recreation.

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Trixie Pacis is an emerging Filipina-Canadian filmmaker based in Kimberley, British Columbia. Her work revolves around documenting unheard personal and environmental stories, including her latest documentaries Wildflowers and Wild Aerial. Building on script development experience at Drive Films, she now works as the Director of Acquisitions and Original Programming at ChimeTV, America’s only Asian American and Pacific Islander cable channel delivered in English. Trixie’s writing and photography have appeared on Mapped, Inside Himalayas and Travel Alberta. You’ll find her climbing, hiking, surfing, or skiing with a camera in hand.

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About Gatineau Park:

Gatineau Park is the National Capital Region’s conservation park. The largest green space in the region, the Park occupies an area of more than 361 square kilometres and is a place of rich and unique biodiversity. It is the second-most visited park in Canada, and a destination for outdoor enthusiasts to engage in recreational activities that respect the environment.

Gatineau Park’s vast territory is divided into several sectors, one of which is accessible from downtown Ottawa–Gatineau, and each of which feature various points of interest and historical places. Unlike other national parks, this park has several entry points, and some roads through it, leading to the northern and western sectors.

About Rachel Paquette:

Rachel Paquette is an environmental educator with a rich academic background and over 15 years of experience as a Program Officer in nature interpretation with the National Capital Commission.

She has a Bachelor of Science degree, specializing in ecology, and a master’s diploma in Environmental Education, which reflects her dedication to bridging the gap between people and the environment. She is a certified English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, enabling her to communicate effectively across diverse audiences and cultures. Fueling her work is an unwavering passion for engaging, educating, and connecting people to the value of the natural environment and the importance of biodiversity conservation. 

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Welcome to our "Best of 2024" episode! This year has been a journey full of incredible stories, insights, and inspiration from some truly remarkable guests.

In this episode, we’re celebrating highlights from six of our most impactful conversations. You'll hear...

1) Dianne Whelan share her profound reflections from her 500 Days in the Wild project, and connecting to nature.

2) James Appleton is the host of The 46 of 46 Podcast. James talks about the Adirondacks being a welcoming place for Canadians.

3) Kevin Callan is the author of the best-selling The Happy Camper and his incredibly popular series of paddling guides. Kevin talks about the joys of portaging in our beautiful country.

4) Outdoor, travel and adventure writer Meghan Ward shares her experience with her children in the wilderness, and wanted to pass those lessons on.

5) Paul Zizka is an award-winning mountain landscape and adventure photographer. I asked Paul about the reality of being a full time wildlife photographer and parent.

6) Finally, I talked to fellow creator Sarah Christie - Sarah created the eco-conscious interview series, Earth Care. Sarah talks about the tumultuous fight against Premier Doug Ford - Hands off the Greenbelt.

Let’s dive back into the best moments of 2024—each clip a reminder of why we love exploring, adventuring, and connecting with the wild world around us.

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Taryn Eyton is a Squamish-based writer and the founder of the outdoor adventure website, HappiestOutdoors.ca. She is also the author of two hiking guidebooks: Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia: The Essential Guide to Overnight Hiking Trails (Greystone Books, 2021) and Backpacking on Vancouver Island: The Essential Guide to the Best Multi-Day Trips and Day Hikes (Greystone Books, 2024).

Taryn is a Leave No Trace Master Educator, the President of the Friends of Garibaldi Park Society, a member of the Board of Directors of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, and a Fellow of the Canadian Geographic Society.

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A life-long explorer, Dr. Cassandra Marion’s passions are for the outdoors, rocks and space.

She completed PhD in Geology and Planetary Science and Exploration at the Earth and Planetary Institute, at Western University. Her studies focused on meteorite impact craters, and lunar and Martian analogue environments in the Canadian Arctic and sub-Arctic.

After 13 northern expeditions, she has developed considerable expertise leading and managing field expeditions and had the privilege of assisting in the expedition and geology training of 3 astronauts. Cassandra has also participated and led a series of simulated robotic and human missions designed to learn, train and prepare for real missions to the Moon and Mars. She has more than a decade of experience in education and public outreach, developing and delivering science programming. In her current role as Science Advisor for the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, she acts as a science communicator dedicated to sharing her passion and knowledge of Earth and planetary science with communities near and far.

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