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BONUS - Thank you for being there for our family and for my Mom
Over the past 10 - 12 days you have shown up for our family in a very meaningful way.  Past guests, podcast friends and listeners alike have been sending toughts, prayers, love and encouraging words that I have been sharing with my family and with my Mom.  It has been a very difficult few days, but I wanted to release a short epiosde to thank all of you for your kindness.
When I started a podcast I wasn't totally prepared for the impact of shared voices via the internet - the connections made, the new friendships and the great conversations that have happened with and without a microphone.  For those that have been following these past few days thank you, and for those that might be here for the very first time, thank you for pressing play.
A podcast can be entertainment, a diversion or company - but for me as a podcast host, it has become deeper and far richer by having you as apart of this community.  I am looking forward to more amazing conversations in the future, and Mom if you can still hear my podcast wherever you are, I hope you know that we are always thinking of you.
On behalf of my Mom Sharon, our immediate and extended family - to you, thank you.
Dave
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Sharon Winona

1945 - 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Sharon, December 2 at Niagara Health St. Catharines site, aged 78. 

Sharon was born in Temiskaming Shores to Gibson and Muriel Lowe on May 3, 1945.

The family would like to sincerely thank the Critical Care team at Niagara Health for their excellent care and compassion.

Podcasting over the Holidays, Any Advice on How to Plan out My Podcast Calendar - Podcast Tips

In this episode, Dave answers a thoughtful listener question from Stuart about handling podcast releases during major holidays like Christmas. Should you pause, record in advance, or keep going? Dave breaks down the pros and cons, considering the global nature of podcasting and how different cultures and countries celebrate holidays at different times—or not at all.Listener Question from Stuart

• Stuart asks whether to record episodes in advance, take a break, or keep publishing during holidays.

• Wonders about the impact and possible downsides of pausing releases during these periods.

Key Points on Holiday Podcasting

• Podcasting is Global: Not every listener shares your holiday calendar. For example, Canadian and U.S. Thanksgivings are a month apart, and holidays like Christmas aren’t universal.

• Evergreen Content Matters: Avoid making your show too seasonal unless it serves your audience—listeners may tune in anytime, anywhere.

• Plan Ahead: If you need a break, pre-record and schedule episodes in advance so your feed stays active (Dave shares his own example of batching and scheduling a full month of content ahead).

• Reflect on Your Audience: Many listeners in other time zones or cultures continue to listen throughout your local holiday period.

• Short Updates Are OK: Even a short, two-minute episode during a holiday lets your audience know you’re still present, maintaining connection and consistency.

Practical Tips

• Look beyond your own calendar—think global, not just local.

• Use scheduling tools to batch record and plan releases around your personal time off.

• Communicate with your audience about breaks, and remember: people will always return to a show they value.

Community & Engagement

• Dave invites listeners to share their own strategies for podcasting around the holidays at howtopodcast.ca.

• Encourages planning the podcast calendar ahead and considering the full diversity of your listenership.

Your podcast is for the whole world. Make release decisions that respect both your personal needs and your audience’s variety of experiences. With a bit of planning, you can keep engaging listeners all year round—holidays included!

Need advice or want to leave a question for the podcast? Visit howtopodcast.ca and connect with Dave!

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EPISODE 177 - Starting From Scratch, Monetization For A New Podcast, Episode Formats with Guest CO-HOST - Steve Didier

The Ronin Mindset with Steve Didier

Justice, Courage, Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Honor, Loyalty and Self-Discipline... these are the guiding tenants of the Samurai code - learn to apply these ancient principles to modern concepts of entrepreneurship, personal growth and masculinity.

It’s time to level up.

https://www.theroninmindset.com/   

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EPISODE 176 - Start With What You Have as a Podcaster with Guest CO-HOST - Red Wallace - Former Rap Artist R3DONE

Empowering YOU to develop emotional intelligence and self awareness to cultivate deeper relationships, make generational progress and live out your purpose.

R3DONE on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0cI9j9SdhBMgB09Z3xzCKg

https://twitter.com/CRedwallace

https://www.betterthanbestacademy.com/

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EPISODE 175 - Podcast Networks, Your Podcast is a PRIZE with Guest CO-HOST - Harvey Laguerre

Men Are The P.R.I.Z.E. podcast is a safe space for men to be vulnerable, open and emotional. Using the P.R.I.Z.E. mantra, Harvey and guests discuss how past relationships, past trauma and the inability to express emotions have affected the lives of countless men. By making the expression of male emotion commonplace, we hope to create a world of strong, vulnerable men, who realize they are the P.R.I.Z.E.https://www.instagram.com/menaretheprizepod/

https://www.tiktok.com/@menaretheprizepod

https://www.harveylaguerre.com/

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EPISODE 174 - When Podcasting is Your Crush, Benefits of a Podcast Network with Guest CO-HOST - Kendra Beltran

A podcast about the crushes that left us in our feels.Hosted by Kendra Beltran, each week she’ll talk about different crushes that left our guests feeling some type of way…Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrushgasmPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crushgasmpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrushgasmAnchor: https://anchor.fm/crushgasmYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5fMDy4_uGsQ-izsXURCXAAnchor: https://anchor.fm/crushgasmYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5fMDy4_uGsQ-izsXURCXASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4eKkPalhoD2MyoAsP4JtQP?si=Q5dVpxKtS4GVfXhYDE-YiQApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crushgasmiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-crushgasm-105402093Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/crushgasmRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/crushgasm-WDy4VVPocket Casts: https://pca.st/xkxltit4Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crushgasm/support

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EPISODE 173 - Authentic Expressions - The Life Edit Project Podcast with Guest CO-HOST - Elizabeth BurrowsElizabeth C. Burrows...and I'm a recovering busy-body and overachiever. I spent the first three decades of my life doing all the things just to prove that I could.That worked well enough until I became a mom. Then suddenly, I realized I wasn't superwoman and everything changed.I was tired and overwhelmed, and I felt completely inadequate all the time.I almost buckled under the pressure. And the worst part is that I was needlessly applying this pressure to myself. So I did the unthinkable and started looking for help. And you know where I found the answers I needed?They were already within me.Mindset coaching and thought work helped me find lasting solutions to the problems that I had been creating for myself for so long. I found a way to sort through the noise to focus on what mattered most to me. Now, my life is set up to revolve around my own priorities, instead of the ones prescribed to me by others. I found freedom from trying to be all things to all people. And in freeing myself, I unleashed my greatest potential.About the Life Edit ProjectI created the Life Edit Project as platform to share the personal development tools and resources that I love with others on a similar journey. Eventually, I became a life coach to help people get better results, more quickly. Over the years, I have coached more than 130 individuals, and reached many more people through group coaching, training sessions, workshops, and public speaking stages.In 2023, I launched the Life Edit Project Podcast to help busy high-achievers create balance in any area of their lives. The episodes are fun and digestible, with new episodes published each Wednesday. Be sure to subscribe and follow the podcast wherever you like to listen. Be sure to check out the blog for practical tips and ideas to help you make the most of every aspect of your life. And don't miss the free resources on the homepage, designed to help you use habits and rituals to get the most out of your days. When you're ready to take your work even deeper, you can purchase the Authentic Expressions workbook to start or enhance your journaling practice, or purchase a 1:1 coaching package to work directly with me.https://lifeeditproject.com/___Everything you need to start a podcast - https://howtopodcast.ca/Leave Dave a message - https://www.speakpipe.com/HelloDaveGet a podcast review of your show! - https://podcastfeedback.ca/

Episode 172 - We Wrestle With Perfection in Podcasting with Guest CO-HOST - Cory Kastle

Subscribe to “Evolving w/ Cory Kastle” wherever your favorite podcasts! Subscribe to this channel to get to know me and watch me have chill conversations with fascinating people!

https://linktr.ee/corykastle

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3555224/

https://www.youtube.com/user/CoryKastle

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EPISODE 171 - The Search For A Co-Host, Manage Your Podcast, Sports Trivia with Guest CO-HOST - Bret BollmeierHave you ever been asked to be the token "sports-ball" expert for your pub trivia team? Can you remember names like Wally Backman, Esa Tikkanen, Manute Bol, and Michael Hoomanawanui?

Join us each week as we challenge a pair of contestants to a mano-a-mano battle for sports trivia supremacy on The Sports Trivia Face-Off!!

https://pod.link/1372905619

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EPISODE 170 - Finding a Co-Host, Does Gear Matter, Segments in Your Podcast with Guest CO-HOST - Andy Barker

Andy shares his stories after 7 years in podcasting, we calk about having a shared vision with your co-host, video vs audio podcasting, the various podcasting platforms to select from, basic equipment and tools for your podcast!

Nothing’s Off The Table is the podcast where nothing (well, almost nothing) is too taboo to discuss.  On Nothing’s Off The Table, we give everyone and anyone a say.  We may not agree with, or even like the topic, but we’re happy to give you a voice; listen to your perspective and maybe offer our own.  

Give it a listen and find out what happens on: Nothing’s Off The Table.

https://thenottpodcast.wordpress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/NothingsOTTable/

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