The Pal‘s Podcast

The Pals X Devin Cooper

Episode 275

Southern-Rock influenced country may seem contradictory in the Great White North, but that's where Devin Cooper hangs his wide-brimmed hat. Kicking off 2024, Cooper was nominated for 5x Country Music Alberta Awards, released his country-rock love anthem “She’s My Religion” on February 9th, with a highly anticipated album coming later in 2024. 

In 2023, Cooper was the most-nominated solo artist at the Country Music Alberta Awards, where he was named “Horizon Male Artist of The Year” and landed seven nominations, including, “Album of The Year” and “Fans’ Choice”. Cooper's signature sound is identifiable by his thoughtful songwriting and gritty rock 'n roll vocals. Following this, Cooper received his first CCMA Nomination for “Creative Team of The Year” for his debut album Good Things, and was also named a semi-finalist in Sirius XM’s Top of The Country. 

Featuring down-home banjo and anthemic 1980s drum tones, Cooper blurs the line between country and rock 'n roll and is a taste of what's to come: Cooper does country music his way and doesn't apologize for it.

Follow him at @devincoopermusic & us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

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The Pals x Anthony Mila

Episode 274

The Pal's sit down with co-founder of Sizzle brands, Cwench Hydration, long time friend and listener of the pals, Anthony Mila. 

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Use code "Pals20" for 20% off your order! 

Follow him at @cwenchhydration @anthony.mila & us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

The Pals x Teigen Gayes 

Episode 273

Breakout Canadian country powerhouse Teigen Gayse is poised for a banner year following back to back Top 30 singles with “If You Show Me Yours”, and her recent radio smash “Sleeping With Her” reaching #21. Garnering national media attention, over 10 million catalog streams, and 48 million TikTok views, the BCCMA Female Artist, Interactive Artist, and Songwriter of the Year stands tall as an independent artist with remarkable staying power. Her undeniable talent led her to being a finalist in the 2023 SiriusXM Top of the Country competition, and has earned her a seat at the table in writing rooms with industry veterans such as Chad Kroeger, Jeff Trott, Emma Lee Doty, Baker Grissom, Phil Barton, Patricia Conroy, Karen Kosowski, David Thompson and Gavin Slate. With her vivacious energy, Gayse has graced the stages of Canada’s largest summer festivals such as Boots & Hearts, LASSO, Cavendish Beach, and the Calgary Stampede.

Follow her at @teigsxo & us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

The Pals X Justin Lacchin 

Episode 272

Justin Lacchin is a Financial Advisor based out of Toronto, Canada.

His mission is to grow my client's wealth by collaborating with them on their priorities so that individuals, families, and businesses can achieve their desired goals & dreams.

His firms process involves demystifying the world of finance, allowing clients to sleep at night and focus on their own passions & vocations. They strive to first protect & then grow clients hard-earned money with sound advice, personally tailored investment solutions, tax management strategies, risk mitigation, and most importantly, through helping clients avoid the classic behavioural investment mistakes.

Born and raised in Etobicoke, Justin is a graduate of Queen’s University with a bachelor’s degree in the Applied Economics program. In addition, he’s earned several Canadian Securities Certifications, including the LLQP, the Canadian Securities Course, the Conduct and Practices Handbook, and the Derivatives Fundamentals & Options Licensing Course.

Please contact him directly by phone, text or email at 647-465-3745 & [email protected] to start a conversation today! 

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Episode 271

The Pal's chat about their trip to London for the long weekend. Listen in as we share stories about Raffles, Peartree, Borough Market, Ship Sundays and much more.

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The Pals x Mark Gottfried

Episode 270

Mark is a top-ranked Canadian professional pickleball player and coach, finding his love for the sport back in 2019. 

Mark shares his passion and knowledge for the game by leading clinics and programming across the GTA for thousands of pickleball enthusiasts, ranging from beginner to high performance programs. He is an active tournament player and member of Selkirk’s AMPED Team competing in both the U.S and Canada. 

He recently won the 2023 Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) title with Toronto United PC, holding the best mixed-doubles record.

Follow him at @gottflow @ontariopickleballacademy @torontounitedpc & us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

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The Pals x Ollie Shanks 

Episode 269

Ollie is a good pal and partner over at The Parlour and Deer Lady on King St. Known for their pizzas and impeccable ambiance, Parlour has quickly become one of the pal’s go to spots in the city. Take a listen as we chat about both venues, life and Toronto's newest summer party Rose Disco. 

ENJOY 30+ ROSE WINES, A CULINARY FEAST FROM TOP CHEFS, FOOD TRUCKS & LIVE DJ SETS FROM WORLD CLASS DJ’S; ALL WHILE IMMERSED IN A PARTY OF PINK & WHITE.

ROSÉ DISCO TORONTO IS THE PINK AND WHITE PARTY OF THE SUMMER. SIP ON OVER 30 LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ROSÉ WINES, INDULGE IN CHARCUTERIE, FOOD TRUCKS AND MORE; ALL WHILE VIBING TO LIVE DJ SETS FROM WORLD CLASS DJ’S.

Follow him at @olllieshanks @rosediscoto & us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

The Pals x Oliver Cronin

Episode 268

Following the release of “Hello Goodbye” earlier this year, a sold out debut headline tour, and being nominated for Best New Artist at the 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Awards, Australian dark-pop artist Oliver Cronin keeps the momentum going with the anthemic new single “Burning House” via Warner Records / Warner Music Australia. 

Taken from his to-be-announced debut album, “Burning House” hears the Sydney based artist stepping into a pulsating synth soundscape that is reminiscent of artists like Justin Bieber. Layering the upbeat production with confident and romantic lyricism, Oliver Cronin sings about even if everything goes wrong that you’ll be fine as long as you're with the person you care most about. 

"My producer Skimmy played me the beat for it the first day I got to LA, and I immediately knew I wanted to use it for the album. We got distracted making the rest of the album but every time we got in the car I'd get him to play that beat for me again. We got to the last couple days of the trip and we decided to give it a go, at that point in time I didn’t have enough love songs on the record so we went into it with that in mind. The fun thing about the process of this song is there was absolutely no pressure because we had basically already written the whole album, so we could just fuck around and have fun and see what we came up with. I wrote it with Mason Dane, Dan Elkayan and Matt Hall and the song is about sticking by a loved one, your partner, your best friend, your ride or die really, through thick or thin. We knew it was something special as soon as we made it.” Says Oliver Cronin on the song. 

2023 was a year full of highs for Oliver Cronin which saw multiple viral successes with his TikTok remixes and livestreams that have seen him amass over 670K followers on the app. Interpretations of songs like “Paint The Town Red” by Doja Cat, “Escapism” by RAYE, and “3:15 (Breathe)” by Russ have introduced him to a whole new audience, while his livestreams have seen him creating new music and candidly showing viewers his creative process. He shared a couple of singles including the hypnotic “Speed Bump,” the tropical-pop collaboration “I Need You” with Lil Xxel, and the summer anthem “1,2,3” with Topic which highlighted a well-crafted sound and an excitement to experiment. He also dropped the three-track EP after midnight (demos),which was a collection of unfinished demos he’s written on live streams and ones fans were requesting. He featured on Connor Price’s viral track “RUBY,” and Canadian rising star Lum’s “Temptation.” 

On the touring front in 2023, Oliver Cronin joined Nessa Barrett on her sold-out Australian and New Zealand tour in December which saw him performing in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland. He also performed at the inaugural SXSW Sydney.

2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for Oliver Cronin following the release of “Hello Goodbye” and “Burning House”, his debut sold headline tour, and he’s currently overseas on a whirlwind promo trip in UK, Germany, America and Asia. Stay tuned for more exciting news soon. 

Follow him at @olivercronin & us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

The Pals x The Girls Next Door 

Episode 267

Girls Next Door is the vibrant new podcast capturing the essence of young adulthood in the heart of Toronto. Launched recently, this dynamic show has already taken the city by storm, gaining rapid success and virality. Hosted by sisters Melina and Monika Mancini, Girls Next Door offers a refreshing blend of real talk and authentic conversations with a diverse range of guests. From fitness gurus to comedians, artists to creators, each episode invites listeners to join the Mancini sisters as they explore the highs and lows of city life, sharing insights, laughter, and plenty of relatable moments along the way.

Follow them at @girlsnextdoor @monikkamancini @melinagmancini & us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau