The Dave Whitty Show

On episode 19, Dave is joined by comedian Mike Lynch. Many will recognize Mike from his sketches with The Outhouse, Best Kind Comedy Tour, his own shows Getting To Know Me or simply from his characters Cecil O’Brien, Randy Lee, and Nan. One of the funniest Newfoundlanders, Mike chatted about what he’s been doing to keep busy during Covid, upcoming tours, and where his many characters from The Outhouse came from. Mike also talks about starring as all the women from the Rum Ragged video for Ladies Man and a whole lot more.

Dave also chats some Stanley Cup finals, Blue Jays, reopening of the Atlantic Bubble, Dawnies, and some upcoming shows!

On episode 18 Dave is joined by writer and producer Nik Sexton. A Newfoundlander who has spent the better part of his life on the mainland, Nik has worked on The Rick Mercer Report, Canada’s Worst Driver, and more recently This Hour has 22 minutes. Nik was kind enough to join Dave to chat about the years on those shows, and creating the hilarious Donnie Dumphy sketches which blossomed into a feature film “How To Be Deadly”. In more recent times, Nik directed a documentary about his grandmother and family titled “Me, Mom, and Covid”. A 33 minutes film which talks about his grandmother, Sara Sexton’s passing, and the initiate portrayal into her unwavering compassion for Nik’s eldest aunt, Edwina. Nik also chatted about the 8 weeks he spent south of the border covering the US election in the middle of the Covid-19 Pandemic, as well as some of new projects he’s working on for the Tokyo Olympics and a new feature film titled “Skeet”

On Episode 17, Dave is joined by Gillian Phillips of Gingerly plant based bakery and the Trinity Market. When making the choice to go full plant based, Gill decided she needed to figure out how to prepare meals and snacks for herself which sparked her bakery, Gingerly. This transitioned into looking for somewhere for her to make her products available to customers so she started up The Trinity Market. A local vendor market that happens in downtown St. John’s every second Sunday, the Market has grown to host a number of small vendors alike and makes for a great place to check out on a Sunday afternoon and support local. Gill also hosts a number of vegan pop-up’s at different restaurant.

Dave chats about upcoming gigs and the weekend past, and also rants about the crushing blow that the Toronto Maple Leafs provided on Monday night,

Dave is joined this week by country artist Justin Fancy. After releasing his debut album Long Time Comin' in the middle of a pandemic Justin was forced to push through and keep promoting the album. Fancy describes his writing processes, his approach to the production side of the songs and some of the virtual events he has been a part of since the release. After years of slugging it out in the cover scene in St. John's, Justin decided to gamble on himself and finally put together an album of original material. Also, a leafs fan, Dave had to ask about some NHL action as well.

Dave chats about some upcoming shows, a central Newfoundland covid outbreak, and relaxing on May 2-4. Also, some brief commentary on NHL playoffs, the Toronto Blue Jays, and Phil Mickelson taking down the PGA championship.

All this and a ton more!

Dave welcomed Greg Bruce to the podcast this week. Greg is a multidisciplinary artist-researcher, saxophone ecxtrodiinare, composer, break dancer, and teacher. Currently splitting his time between Ontario, where he studies at the University of Toronto, and Newfoundland and Labrador, Greg jumped on to talk about his life in music, from touring with the award winning folk/funk/jazz instrumental group, Ouroboros, completing his masters degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland, working as the president of the AFM/CFM Local 820, and a ton more including how Greg got his start playing saxophone.

Dave gives a weekly rundown on what he's been up to musically, and gives a in depth analysis on the first round of the NHL playoffs. ( go leafs go!)

Dave welcomes local singer/songwriter Clare Follett to the podcast this week. Clare came on to talk about her latest release "Reclemation" that she wrote and recorded after cancelling the majority of touring plans as the bass player with Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts. Releasing her sophomore album at only 18, Clare talked about the recording process being different from her first album "Neck Deep". Dave also asked about growing up in the age of streaming as well as working on a music degree in the middle of a pandemic.

Dave breaks down what he's been up to musically the last week, and whats coming up this weekend for shows, as well as a little NHL banter.

This week, Dave welcomes Brent McNamara, an entrepreneur and event planner to to discuss his business Brent Mac Events and some of the festivals, shows, and events he's involved with throughout Newfoundland. After starting BME right out of high school, Brent has since put off some of the biggest events in Atlantic Canada. A true entrepreneur, Brent has a real charm and an experienced drive. Brents chats about mapping out and tour managing the Best Kind Comedy Tour with Mike Lynch, Colin Hollett, and Brian Aylward, as well as as putting off the Jibfest Weekender every winter in Corner Brook, NL.

Dave chats a little leafs (shocking) blue jays, covid, and his new band The Dawnies.

Dave is joined by Greg smith this week to discuss his life as a media personality in Newfoundland & Labrador. Greg hosts several different weekly shows including the VOCM Irish NL Show, Kixx Country Potluck, Homebrew on Bigland Labrador’s FM, and VOCM drive on weekday afternoons. An incredible volunteer in the community, Greg discusses some of the events he is involved in such as the telethon host for the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation and the VOCM cares happy tree concert. A 5 time MusicNL nominee ( 3 time winner ) and 3 time ECMA nominee for Media person of the year, Greg breaks down the week of Snowmageddon where him and his colleagues had to sleep in studio over a couple days and working long hours to bring the news of the Snowstorm. Dave also picked Greg's brain on a little NHL coverage and chats about some of the big name interviews he's had including Ray Bourque, Gordon Lightfoot and K.D Lang.

As always, Dave chat about the weeks events, the ECMA's and some sports coverage.

This week Dave is joined by the blues/folk/rock artist Nick Earle. At only 21 years old, Nick has already won countless provincial and national awards for his music. He stopped by to chat about his former bands as well as his current project with Nick Earle and The Reckless Hearts. Nick gives some interesting insight into the world of streaming music as a person who has grown up right in the middle of the digital age and talks about some of his favourite Canadian acts.

Dave breaks down his week in music and of course a little sports banter.

Episode 10 features Newfoundlander Mark Ballard from his home in Stavanger, Norway. An adventure and travel enthusiast who has travelled to 94 countries and climbed Mount Everest. Mark goes through the vigorous process and preparation to scale the 8,849m Mountain and talks about the 7 week process to reach the summit.

Dave chats some sports and music featuring the NHL trade deadline and the 2021 PGA Masters Tournament