I met Linda Sallstrom over a cup of coffee at the start of this year.  In that conversation she had a lot to ask about me and what some of my thoughts were on the direction of our community.   Unfortunately, being short on time, I didn't get to ask much about her and her thoughts on the same topic.  So, what better way to do that then to invite her on the podcast.  Linda is the Economic Development officer for STEP Economic development alliance.  How she became that, why she does it, and what that all entails is here in this episode.  Plus, Linda is a fellow advocate with me to make local radio great again!  

One of my wife's high school teachers, Jeff Pew was recommended because he does what this show does, except in a more traditional form of media.  A high school teacher of creative writing for over 30 years, Jeff also writes for 2 magazines in the Kootenay region featuring interesting people from the area.  It's my belief that people who seek out interesting people are themselves interesting!   Charismatic, insightful and talented as both a writer and photographer, Jeff shares some of his stories from teaching high school to how he finds the people he writes about.  All of which makes him someone completely interesting!  You can also find details about his publications here, www.jeffpew.com

Because his job with missionary work takes him to some hostile places, we'll only use his first name.  Those that know him will know who he is with his distinct monotone delivery with his dry but hilarious sense of humor.   Dere  takes us through his years growing up in St Paul Alberta, to his current home in, St Paul Minnesota!   His strong faith and values has led him to travel the world that even found him at the epicenter of a global pandemic.   From coaching hockey in Mongolia to meeting his wife from southern California, Derek feels he's lived a blessed life, and, in my opinion a completely interesting one!

My first immediate family member, my one and only, BIG Brother, Tim Poulin.  Tim talks politics, religion and Budweiser marketing.  With me growing up as the youngest of 5 and Tim being the oldest, what was his take growing up with us?  A trucker with a university degree who's Australia bound this fall to live with his latest wife.  Interesting, a bit unorthodox, and still imparting big brotherly advice when it comes to opioids, as long as I've known him, Tim has been Completely interesting! 

Knowing Jamie Morrow for as long as I have, I've never had the chance to pick his brain about his profession as a lawyer.  How he decided to get into the "family" business and practice a variety of law is discussed.  I also try to steer Jamie into a political career as he's always had a comprehensive knowledge and some entertaining views in that realm.  A long time friend who always seems to teach me something new, is put on the stand this time as Someone Completely interesting

Welcome to the two timers club!  Back in Episode 23 I introduced you to one of my all time best friends, Darren Watson.  This time around we talk about when his family had a video rental store and what happened to all those tapes when it closed.  Darren's also done some post covid travel and visited one of those Eastern European locations that has the capability to humble and haunt a person.  We also delve much deeper into Darren's career in digital marketing.  Completely loyal as friend, and Completely interesting to anyone who meets him!

Experiencing organ transplant from both sides.  When Arla Pirtle was in her early 20's a close friend of hers died in a car accident.  Because she was an organ donor, her friends heart is still beating today.   On the other side, just 12 years ago, her father received a double lung transplant and is still going strong today.  As a committee member of the 2nd Chance Trail Ride Society, Arla shares her emotional, personal experience on this roller coaster podcast.  A very positive and entertaining person she even shares her genius idea for celebrating her 50th trip around the sun on this episode of Now For Someone Completely interesting! 

There's no better way to make a living then indulging in your passion.  Mark Beland has been involve in the tech industry since his high school days.  Not long after high school, he came to work for MCS Net, a local computer company that has since expanded into internet and communications provider that is gaining global recognition.  Not only is he the Chief Innovation Officer,  Mark also flies planes and makes gin.  Everything I find Completely interesting!

Growing up on an Elk Farm near Hairy Hill,  Richel Brousseau kept a low key on her family's beliefs in a wholistic, naturopathic way of life.   After high school, she left home to pursue a career in health care as a nurse.  During that time an illness that couldn't be solved with conventional medicine lead her back to her roots and her current profession as a Trauma Release Practitioner, amongst other titles in alternative health.  Richel's open, candid and even humorous outlook on her personal health challenges sheds light on a side of health care that deserves more attention.   If you want to learn more about what she shares in this podcast, I encourage you to visit her website, www.letthelightin.ca

The best way to utilize a diploma in radio broadcasting is to become a medic in the Canadian military ... Right??  Kevin Bernhardt tends to follow his intuition and that has lead him down some interesting career paths.  He eventually came back to radio broadcasting and in the process has become a go to guy in the St Paul community as a volunteer.  While I'm lucky that we've got to work together as volunteers with the Ironhorse Ultra 100, I know we both regret our paths didn't cross while we were both working in radio.  Maybe someday, but for now, we'll be happy to collaborate on this podcast!  An all around good guy and a really good friend, Kevin is no doubt someone you'll find completely interesting.