Afternoon Pint

Michelle Niemeyer is a Time Management Expert, Keynote Speaker and Productivity Consultant. She came on our show earlier this year to talk about maybe the most precious resource in our day to day lives, time itself.  Michelle shares her time management philosophy called "The Art of Bending Time," which helps people connect the dots between different aspects of their lives to create syner...

Brad Farquhar didn't follow the path that most would when he moved into his Halifax apartment and found his internet costs were too high… He started his own internet company!  Named after Seth Godin's influential marketing book about standing out from the crowd, Purple Cow Internet was born with a simple mission: offer reliable internet at half the price of the big companies. Six years l...

75 kilometers every day for 98 straight days across the second-largest country in the world. This week we cheers Ryan Keeping, the man who ran across Canada, from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia, captivating a nation and gathering nearly 100,000 followers along the way. Ryan's story defies conventional wisdom about athletic training. Canned ravioli ? A best friend...

We sit down with Kimia Nejat of Exit Realty, a longtime sponsor of our show who pops buy for a pint and shares some insights on Nova Scotia's real estate market. A lot of random tv and movie talk along the way.  ALSO! Kimia announces her new non-real estate podcast "Therapy's Expensive" with her boyfriend, focusing on both lighthearted and deeper conversations. Tune into this o...

This week we had the pleasure of spending well over an hour with President and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Patrick Sullivan. He shares insights from his nine-year tenure leading 2,000 members, & representing over 90,000 employees across Nova Scotia as he prepares for retirement.  We dive into Pat's unique career driven by a passion for marketing which led him to work to such p...

This week we welcome Liz LeClair, in a fast paced and informative episode where we discuss how Canada is behind when it comes taking our role in standing up against gender based violence.   A columnist, leading fundraiser and volunteer with Can't Buy My Silence, Liz explains how NDAs have become weapons that protect abusers while re-traumatizing survivors. We dig into the disturbing evolution...

Having a twin brother that plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with you on an opposing team is not an everyday occurrence.  Jalen Philpot’s rise as the Calgary Stampeders' Swiss Army knife, from the shadow of a CFL legend father to creating his own path as a versatile offensive weapon. In this episode we get into some beverages at Station Six and learn some insights into the game, Jal...

Liberal Candidate Shannon Miedema and  NDP candidate Lisa Roberts share their visions for representing the great great city of Halifax at the federal level, answering both prepared questions and random selections from our "Bucket of Democracy." Conservative candidate Mark Boudreau was invited but unable to participate despite multiple scheduling attempts. We cover a variety of complex is...

Tapajyoti (Tukan) Das takes us on a fascinating journey from his early days as a computer science student at Dalhousie to becoming a successful tech entrepreneur. He moved from Calcutta to Halifax over two decades ago, and was a co-founder of LeadSift—a company that could extract hundreds of attributes about individuals from their public social media profiles, providing valuable market intelligenc...

Andrew prefers the alias PigMonkey to his own name, and for good reason. Who would have thought a simple show he helped create would change the lives of people such as Cat Green, who is reviving the popular Geeks vs. Nerds s for a great cause. This episode covers, Superman, cancer survival, Klingons, autism, the history and challengers of Geeks vs. Nerds and much more. The show brings together 18...

Mike Jack joins us on a Wing Night Wednesday at Jungle Jims in Bayers Lake to share his journey as an 18-time Guinness World Record holder and champion Carolina Reaper eater who has built a career around consuming extreme levels of spice, creating signature his own hot sauces, and competing worldwide in spicy pepper eating challenges. Check out Mike Jack's crazy videos, socials and his hot sa...

This episode was recorded in January but its the perfect episode to listen to after a boozy St. Patricks day. This is our very first Craft Beer in Canada: Non - Alcohol Edition.  Mathieu Gagnon is one of two brewing brothers who previously owned an alcoholic brewery identified a gap in the quality non-alcoholic beer market and created Sober Carpenter, now available in all Canadian provinces and 28...

In our 100th episode of The Afternoon Pint,  we welcome back experienced psychic medium Laura Warren! Laura brings us up to speed on what she's been up to, including parenting, her new book and her very own podcast called 'Circle of the Sacred Flame,' with her partner Kimberly Arsenault.  This episode takes a twist when Laura performs live readings for both hosts. Laura reveals some...

Lena Metlege-Diab, is a key figure in Canadian politics who has paved many roads for women in politics. This week we're at the fantastic North Brewing in Timberlea discussing her family's journey from Lebanon to Halifax and her many years experiences in political leadership. We explore her insights into the significance of community engagement, challenges women face in politics, and curr...

Marcy Warhaft's candid exploration of her unique life story reveals complexities of trauma, vulnerability, and the quest for self-acceptance. Through her book, "The Good Stripper," she opens up about her tell all past experiences with loss, shame, and healing, providing valuable insights into embracing one's authentic self. This episode was recorded via zoom along with a Great...

The Food Professor is back for a third time to talk us through economic food trends in Canada for 2025! This episode discusses rising food prices, consumer behaviour, and economic implications tied to grocery shopping in Canada. Savvy shopping strategies, turkey prices, tariffs, carbon tax & emphasize of the importance of competition in the grocery store. Dr. Sylvain also shared some exclusive...

Its not everyday a personal weight loss journey captures the attention of Arnold Schwarzenegger! This week we chat with Derrick Bona, a man who went viral after posting about his weight loss journey from weighing over 600lbs and his remarkable weight loss. His personal trainer turned friend, Rick Horsman joins us also and gives us a no BS approach on how he helped Derrick in reaching his goals. Tu...

Kristyn Green shares her story from growing up in a small town in New Brunswick to becoming an award-winning  performer, comedian, actor, director, writer and tv personality host. She has a wide range of projects on the go and she is one who promotes that in order to make it in the world you want to be in, you might have to create the role yourself.   Kristyn shares the challenges of live performa...

Brett is a cyber security  expert that introduces us to some of the threats facing small businesses owners and individuals  today. Check this episode out  for a preliminary discussion on understanding things such as the dark web, and how easy or long it could take a computer algorithm  to guess your perfect password.  Follow Brett on LInkedin for his weekly insights on Cybersecurity. https://ca.li...

Its not everyday we get to have a beer with a former premier at the kitchen table in his home town! Stephen McNeil tells us about ups and downs of his time as Premier, insights into the challenges of leadership and the importance of listening. He discusses his commitment to community, the impact of social media, and the lessons learned during his time in office, particularly amid the COVID-19 pand...

The world of psychedelic medicine is transforming mental health treatment and we welcome Dave Muise, VP of Business Development at NuVista Psychedelic Medicine, to help us understand what their company is out to accomplish. Dave shares insights into how ketamine is now being harnessed to combat PTSD, depression, and anxiety, particularly when these conditions stem from trauma.  Send us Fan Mail Yo...

This episode dives into the transformative journey of JD Shore Rum's founders, Julie and Arla. A couple who truly believed in each other, transitioned from careers as a dental hygienist and a psychologist to a master distiller and an ordained minister. Their North Carolina roots are instilled in their work, but they truly love and embrace the Canadian Maritime Provinces like no other! Join us...

Canadian journalist and retired news anchor Steve Murphy joins us at the Old Triangle Irish Pub for a spirited conversation that begins on Guinness vs Murphys Irish Stout and ends on how AI might be the end of us. Join us for an insightful conversation with an expert journalist  who's interviewed over 5000+ people. Steve is a career philanthropist, who has done some tremendous work through th...

Time to crack open a bottle for this years Holiday Christmas Special. Join Matt & Mike as they get snowed in and tell each other Christmas tales that include the holiday spirit,  cold beverages and music!  In this episode we tried to imitate when Christmas Specials were aired on the radio. It features an original song from the Afternoon Pint gang (Big thanks to Geoff on guitar!) and a closing...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Scott Simmons, President of the Ontario Craft Brewers Association, as we unravel the complex challenges facing Ontario's craft brewers. Ever wondered why Ontario's craft beer scene isn't thriving as much as its potential suggests? Learn how sky-high taxes and the historical grip of the beer store monopoly are stifling these local gems. S...