Afternoon Pint

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...

Ever wondered what drives a successful chartered accountant to swap spreadsheets for political speeches? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Tim Houston, the Premier of Nova Scotia, where he shares his remarkable journey from a military family upbringing to leading one of Canada's beautiful provinces. Over a few craft beers at the Old Triangle, Tim recounts his experiences in Fairvi...

Join us as we welcome back Erin Hennessey of Hennessey Casting and broadcast from the bustling Schoolhouse Brewery in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Ever wondered what it takes to keep a local film industry thriving? We discuss the critical need for a robust talent pipeline in Nova Scotia to meet the growing demand for actors and crew. Stories from the southwestern US illustrate the lasting impact of film...

What if your next craft beer could change your perspective on brewing entirely? Join us in this exciting episode of the Afternoon Pint as we sit down with Craft Beer Girl, aka Barb, at the Garrison Oxford Tap Room. Discover how Barb's first taste of Breton Brewing's Black Angus in February 2022 ignited a passion for craft beer, leading her to explore Nova Scotia's rich beer diversit...

Ever wondered what it truly means to run a business with a heart? Jacquelyn Miccolis joins us to share her inspiring journey from founding Sparkles and Sawdust, a vibrant art studio, to running her new business Supernova Events while preparing for her eagerly anticipated book launch. Listen as we explore the essence of social enterprises—businesses that blend community impact with profitability. J...

Join us at Garrison's Oxford Tap Room as we sit down with returning guest, astronomer John Reed for an episode brimming with celestial stories and refreshing pints. We kick things off with a chat about our favorite brews – from the summery jazzler to a spicy jalapeno ale – before diving into John's recent adventure in New Brunswick. Hear about the dramatic temperature drops and the pecul...

WELCOME TO EPISODE ONE OF CRAFT BEERS ACROSS CANADA - EPISODE 1 - PARADISE, NEWFOUNDLAND  Join us  as we chat with Henry Hussey from Banished Brewing in Paradise, Newfoundland, who weighs in on the great steak debate: barbecue or pan? We also get an insider look at Banished Brewing’s standout beers like the Eclipse Dark Lager and American Lager, and hear the inspiring story behind the brewery&apos...

Ever wondered what it takes to go from the heartbreak of near success to clinching ultimate victory in one of the most grueling reality TV shows? Join us for an unforgettable chat with Bayleigh Pelham, the unstoppable winner of Big Brother Canada 2024. Bayleigh shares her rollercoaster journey of perseverance, from nearly making it to Season 11 only to be cut due to an ex-boyfriend's win, to...

Tyson is a Canadian Football wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes. His winning catch secured the CFL Grey Cup for 2023 and he is relentlessly moving forward to dominate the next season. We talk a lot about his career so far in football, his brother, his ambitions, video games getting into the NFL and options for the road ahead. Follow Tysons pro Football career on Instagram  https://www.instag...