London's Pretty Cool

Amanda Movio bends an old soulful sound into the modern world. Influenced by Hip-Hop, RnB, Jazz, Funk, and Soul, she holds her audience with an exclusive tone and lyrical puzzles. With her first EP 'The Chasm' coming late 2024 and an eagerly anticipated Eastern Canada Tour in collaboration with Lovetown Records, Amanda is excited to elevate her artistry to new heights.

In this episode we speak with Amanda about her journey in music, what made her take it to the next level, the process of releasing her first EP this year and going on her first tour to the East Coast. We also discuss the London Music Scene, being a content creator, advice for young musicians and more!

The London Lightning is our city's professional basketball team playing in the basketball super league. The London Lightning formed in 2011 and have won 6 NBLC Championships in their short run thus far as a team.

In this episode we talk with Doug about his basketball career, becoming the assistant coach of the lightning and moving up to head coach, Vito's commitment to creating a great basketball program here in London, what makes a championship team, if London is a basketball city and more!

Guess Where Trips is an experiential company that creates one-day trips for you to explore some hidden gems close to you! And all without knowing where you are heading before you start! With many trips leaving from London, you can choose which theme suits your interests, whether it's spooky, craft breweries, waterfalls and more, and head on your way for a fantastic road trip that you didn't have to plan!

In this episode we speak with Jessica about how the business was started, her favourite trips, how Guess Where Trips has grown since they started and where she hopes to see the business go in the next 5 years, the successes and failures of the company, the different themed trips offered from London, how the stops on each trip are chosen and more!

More Guess Where Trips:

Website: https://guesswheretrips.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guesswheretrips/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guesswheretrips/

The Palasad (north or south) is your one stop shop for all things entertainment. From bowling, arcade games, pool, live music and more, there is something for everyone at the Palasad!

In this episode we speak with the Palasad Director of Operations Marty Novak to learn more about how and why the Palasad was started, turning the north Palasad into the socialbowl and it becoming one of London's top venues and more!

More Palasad Socialbowl:

https://www.socialbowl.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/SocialbowlLDN/

https://www.instagram.com/socialbowlldn/?hl=en

More Palasad South:

https://www.palasad.com/

https://www.instagram.com/palasadplay/

https://www.facebook.com/palasadlondon/

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival started in 2021 with one show in Edmonton, Alberta. Since then they have toured throughout Canada offering 3 days of top-tier comedians at each stop. This year, they are stopping in London for the first time!

On July 19th, 20th, and 21st, Harris Park will be the spot to see comedians Nate Bargatze, Tom Sergura, Bill Burr and more!

In this episode we speak with festival CEO Mike Anderson about choosing to add London as a stop on the tour this year, why they decided to host an outdoor comedy festival, what to expect at this year's festival, how the event is more than just the headlining comedians and more!

More GOCF:

Website: https://greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com/gocf-london-ontario/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatoutdoorscf/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatoutdoorsCF/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatoutdoorsCF?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Dough EV is a new doughnut and coffee shop located in OEV! Started by Tara Davies, Dough EV offers amazing doughnuts with standard and seasonal flavours, along with coffee curated by bean wizard Juan Marulanda. 🔥⁠ Looking for somewhere to enjoy your sweet treat, great cup of coffee, look no further, Dough EV is the spot! They also recently started offering lunch and putting on events, so there is no reason for you not to check out the beautiful space! ✨⁠

More Dough EV:

Website: https://doughev.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doughevlondon/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095426416197

Episode 73: Brent Jackson / Sunshine Makers / Peace, Love & Sunshine

In this episode we speak with Brent Jackson. Brent has had a long career in music spanning over a decade. We talk with him about his career, his current project Sunshine Makers, and their upcoming festival Peace, Love & Sunshine.

Episode 71: Lost Cycle

LOST Cycle is a rhythm riding fitness studio with locations in the south and north end of the city. LOST opened in 2019, and over the past few years has grown and cultivated their own community of dedicated riders, which is more like a family. Offering multiple classes throughout the week, you will always be able to find a ride for you, whether it's a themed ride, karma ride or more!

In this episode, we speak with Courtney Stache, owner and creator of the fitness studio Lost Cycle. With Courtney we speak about how and why she decided to start Lost, what rhythm cycle is, the community that has been created at Lost, the different theme rides that are offered, what to expect in your first class, their new North location with off the bike classes and more!

More LOST Cycle:

Website: https://lostcycle.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostcycle/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostcyclelondon

More LPC:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonsprettycool/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LPCPod/

Email: [email protected]