The Passion Project

Alec Chambers is a Manitoba-born filmmaker. His debut feature film, "Whispers in the Wheat" is anticipated to release this year. Alec joins Eric to chat about his Harry Styles fandom, and concerts in Brandon. Alec shares how emotional dramas struck a chord with him, and why his brother's reaction to his film project was like a drug for him. Then, Alec explains how he got his first feature film made, the outlook on distribution, cutting the trailer, and more.

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Ivan Decker is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor; he is a feature performer on the Netflix series "Comedians of the World". Ivan joins Eric to chat about the algorithm, SNL, and podcasts replacing late-night as the premier publicity platform. Eric asks Ivan what advice he has for comedians to transcend the local scene, and Ivan recalls how opening for John Mulaney helped him land Conan and Netflix opportunities. Then, the two reminisce about memories at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Ivan explains what moving to L.A. has done for his career.

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Paul Edmonds is the play-by-play radio voice of the Winnipeg Jets. Paul joins Eric to explain how being singularly focussed through his career has allowed him to keep sports as a labour of love. Paul shares tales from 19 years as the voice of the Winnipeg Goldeyes, the 2012 Championship and minor league baseball's charm. Paul reflects on getting the Jets PxP job, and Eric is torn between sorrow for TSN 1290 going off the air, and satisfaction for CJOB 68 getting the flagship hockey rights back. Then, Eric asks Paul about calling games during the pandemic, the all-Canadian North Division, and more.

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Kevin Chief is Principal of Chief Partnerships Manitoba Inc., and co-founder of the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre (WASAC); he brings a commitment to community and leadership development through his dedication to education, training, and employment. Eric compliments Kevin on his ability to work a room, and Kevin discusses his philosophy with politics, and how to reach people who need social services and resources the most. The two chat about the importance of civic engagement, and having conversations with people with different opinions and values. Then, Kevin explains how he's finding his way beyond politics, and capturing what he loved and building it into his life.

#17 Bailey Bram is an Olympic Women's Ice Hockey silver medalist, and 5-time IIHF Women's World Championship medalist. Bailey joins Eric and guest co-host Cheryl Zealand to recall how a reach out for Cranked sponsorship sparked a budding friendship. Bailey shares how her hockey career had more ups and downs than her medals would suggest, and the three discuss the merit of the shootout as a tiebreaker for Olympic gold. Then, Bailey provides an honest look at the professional women's hockey landscape, and explains how she re-established structure and purpose after retiring from hockey.

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Ashley James is an art director in the film and television industry; her projects include The Boys, The Coroner, and TallBoyz. Ashley joins Eric to reminisce about both getting their start in film with A Dog's Purpose, and why Ashley's film career has far surpassed Eric's. The two discuss only being exposed to traditional jobs growing up, and Ashley shares how she was able to take the road less traveled and apply her skills and experience in other streams. Then, Eric asks Ashley about the Starbucks cup spotted in Game of Thrones, and Ashley describes some very memorable props and assignments from set.

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Steve Ramos is a personal trainer and founder of FitPak - daily workouts, mobility, meditations, and more. Steve joins Eric to share an exercise to set intentions for workouts, podcast recordings, and really anything. The two chat about how their motivations for working out have evolved, and Steve explains his path to unlocking fitness as a major driver of purpose in life. Eric asks Steve if he is still able to protect working out as something for his wellbeing, and Steve reveals his go-to burner circuit and what he prioritizes with 30 minutes in the gym.

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Kevin Selch is the founder of Little Brown Jug Brewing Company. Kevin joins Eric and guest co-host Dan Mortimer to discuss Dan's belief that the Little Brown Jug 1919 is Winnipeg's superior craft beer. Eric and Dan are both interested in Kevin's background as an economist, and Kevin explains why the Canadian brewing industry is the most productive in the entire economy. Eric asks Kevin how competitive the craft beer space is in Winnipeg, and Kevin shares why just making it work and the challenges of operating continue to motivate him. Finally, the three wrap up with listener questions including on sour beers, interprovincial expansion, and where the name "Little Brown Jug" comes from.

John Rush is a vegan professional athlete, Grey Cup Champion, and chef/blogger at Rescue Dog Kitchen; 50% of proceeds from recipes, ads and merchandise go to dog rescues. John joins Eric to chat about football being his sole focus for so long, and only recently benefiting from multiple senses of purpose. The two reflect on the Bombers' Grey Cup Championship, the parade, and why the CFL was one of few professional leagues to not create some resemblance of a season this year. John explains why he decided to go vegan, and Eric asks if his teammates razz him for being vegan, and/or his blog. Finally, John shares resources for how he found his two dogs, Bone and Bailey, and why we should consider adopting, not shopping.

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Manitou's finest Paul Thorleifson + Brooks Keen are co-owners of Towns Apparel Co. | Community inspired apparel to show off where you're from. Paul and Brooks join Eric for a few craft beers to chat about why they started Towns, and why the pandemic was the right time to set-up shop. Eric asks the duo which town has really bought into what they're doing, and Paul and Brooks explain why they celebrated Manitoba150 better than anyone. Plus, Paul turns the table on Eric for a candid conversation on podcasting, solo projects, and more.

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