Afternoon Pint

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...

We were more than excited to meet the Trailer Park Boys live on the red carpet at the Canadian premiere for their new movie "Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties." in theatres December 6th! This episode is not our typical style of sitting down at the pub, but we did have a couple of Nine Locks Beers in hand as we interviewed the trailer park legends and their fearless director Charlie Li...

Julie Lawrence shares her journey from being sidelined in a male-dominated news and magazine editorial world to creating her own platform that champions women's voices. DEFY Magazine is a digital feminist magazine for unapologetic working women. https://defymag.ca/ Julie also is editor for The Coast Daily Newsletter which you can receive daily for free if you subscribe to https://www.thecoast...

Travis Lindsay is a career comedian that is proud to be doing the thing he loves most. We meet at Garrison Brewing to have a conversation about what it was like being  a contestant turned finalist on 2024 Canada's got Talent. Though he didn't take home the grand prize, he was left with some incredible experiences and stories that he will be able to share for years to come. We also talk a...

Have you ever considered how transferable your current skills might be in a different career or industry? Join us at Garrison Brewery as we chat with recruitment advisor and career strategist Jen Warrington. Jen takes us through her inspiring journey of launching her own company, The Warrington Group, her new podcast, Career Fuel and her new Career Accelerator program available to everyone. Jen&ap...

Meet Anita Kirkbride, the social media strategist who redefines success by embracing imperfections. Join us as Anita shares her unique "flawsome" philosophy, a blend of accepting flaws while celebrating awesomeness, and how she prefers the anti-hero approach in helping a business. Through her candid storytelling, Anita tells us how staying true to one's authentic self can be a good...

Lenore Zann visits us at Big Leagues Pub and Eatery to tell us about her new memoir 'A Rogues Tale,' available in bookstores now. You can also hear her voice Rogue in the 2024 Disney+ hit X-MEN 97, or see her in the 2024 independent film 'The Madones.' We reminisce about the 90's magic that made the original X-Men show a cultural phenomenon and explore how the new series c...

Jon Kizzy, King Tygga and DJ Laton are Hosts of 'Eh! We started a Podcast' - A show for the love of everything hip hop and popular culture  Join us as we go back and talk about some of the earlier days of  Nova Scotia's hip-hop culture. We chat about their early days, including performances at local venues like the Pavilion, interactions with artist Classified, and the influence of...

Seasoned paranormal investigator Elliott Van Dusen joins us for a spine-tingling episode, where he shares tales from his 15-year career with the RCMP. Elliot's stories offer a rare glimpse into the eerie intersections of law enforcement and the paranormal, all while enjoying a Molson exclusive brew at the Old Number Seven. Prepare for a thrilling exploration into Spirits, UFOs and secrecy. We...

Peter Lepeniotis takes us through his career from the world of animation to the thrills of live-action filmmaking. Ever wondered how a director can transition from working on classics like Toy Story 2 and Casper to crafting a family friendly zombie movie? Grab a drink and join us as Peter reveals the creative challenges and innovative strategies behind his latest project, "Zombie Town,"...

Welcome to another edition of Craft Beers Across Canada! This week we actually cover two locations, Quebec, Canada and beyond our borders in Arizona, USA! Mike and Matt Conrad sit down with Roxy and Rachel, the trailblazing co-founders of the Beer Babes family. Discover their innovative Babe Brew series and how they collaborate with breweries across North America to fund business grants supporting...

Join us at Great Roads Brewing, for spontaneous conversation over beer and Hot Dogs with CEO of Story Studio Network, Erin Trafford. Erin takes us through her entrepreneurial journey and background that helped her form Story Studio Network (SSN) in 2021. Erin highlights the importance of  recognizing the evolving roles of new mothers in the corporate world with her own experience of having a new b...

In this 'Morning Coffee Edition' of the Afternoon Pint we meet Tara Thorne, a journalist who left her 19 year career at the Coast and Halifax Examiner to become a filmmaker. We get a bunch of details behind her movie Compulsus, that has already done its festival run and will debut in theatres on October 11th. In this episode Tara reflects on the evolving media landscape & the impact...

Meet Mini Grimace, the hip-hop artist from Halifax (Sambro, Nova Scotia) who shares the story of his unique moniker & the purple emblem on his chain. Recorded at Station Six Food & Drink in Spryfield, Mini reminisces about his early days writing, recording his first song and some conversation about the golden era of Canadian hip-hop with shoutouts to legends like Choclair, Classified, Kard...

Welcome to our 2024 Halifax Mayoral Candidate Special! Recorded at Great Roads Brewing in Lower Sackville. We go through a selection of beers from Great Roads with four of the mayoral candidates for this upcoming Halifax election. We  spend the first 5 minutes getting to know each candidate before we take 10 more minutes drawing random questions from 'The Bucket of Democracy." Thank you...

Join us at Station Six Food and Drink as we sit down with Marc Zirka, founder of StrategyUp, who shares his journey from Lebanon, Africa and the United States, before finding a home in Nova Scotia, Canada. From Alligators, to the identifying the differences between various countries and cultures,  learn how Marc's unique experiences help shaped his approach in business and led to valuable con...

There is a pub in Halifax that encapsulates the essence of Irish heritage and heart right in the downtown core.  Join us as we have a Guinness with Brian Doherty, the charismatic proprietor of the Old Triangle , as he shares the pub’s rich history, from its humble beginnings to its 24-year standing as a community cornerstone. Hear Brian’s humorous and insightful anecdotes about early morning lineu...

Join us as we uncover the intrigue behind Prince Edward Island's vibrant brewing culture with our special guest, Dana Jones—better known as Pints of PEI on Instagram. Dana shares his thrilling journey as an ambassador for local breweries and his recent recognition at the Canadian Brewing Awards. Embark on a flavorful journey with us as we reminisce about some of our favorite spots in PEI and...