Dead Man Walking Podcast

Recorded July 2025 Santa Dauna is the young CEO of DaunaGlow, a Montreal vegan skin care company thats committed to creating quality products while remaining sustainable. We spoke about her passion for the company she started, the struggles she went through and the confidence it keeps giving her as she keeps pushing herself every single day. Don't forget to check out and follow her on: instagr...

Recorded July 2025 This episode with Lando Neri, Podcast host Weekly Comic Wrap-Up and Covrprice, was a blast. After a few drinks we spoke about music, comics, wrestling and it coud've went on forever. We spoke about his passion for all of these topics and what pushed him to keep doing what he loves. Don't forget to check out and follow his: instagram : https://www.instagram.com/blakkcrown...

Recorded June 2025I recorded an episode with Charles in June 2025. We jumped on a call and spoke one night while I was walking on St Laurent in front of Darlings. All I remember is that we laughed probably 80% of the time and then set up a date and made it happen. His live show was amazing and if it's still going on, you should def check it out. CONTACT INFO / SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.in...

Recorded May 2025 I recorded an episode with an Mike Valletta back in May. He connected with me through the show because he was a fan and in our first conversation on the phone while I was walking in the Plateau, i knew I had to have him on. Mike Valletta is a singer/songwriter/music producer, and mixing engineer from Montreal Quebec. He is currently part of the production duo “The Floating Heads”...

Recorded June 2024 I recorded an episode with an old friend, Luis Diaz who recently moved down to Miami from Montreal. He’s a CEO, Marketer and Professor and he's been working on a project called NeuroAI, a Neuro Compliance program, that won awards since we last spoke. We had a great time catching up about his work, his personal life and how things are so different for him these days living in...

Recorded June 2024 I recorded an episode with Natasia Schumacher over a year ago… and never released it. She’s a transformation coach and personal trainer, but even she couldn’t stop wondering how it turned out. In this episode she talks about how much she grown in her life, from personal stories about her family, her sobriety, her role as a mom, it was an incredible conversation. GUEST INFORMATIO...

What If You’ve Been Seeing Yourself All Wrong? I recorded this episode with Natasia Schumacher over a year ago… and never released it. She’s a transformation coach and personal trainer, but even she couldn’t stop wondering how it turned out. When you don’t know, your mind fills in the blanks. And usually, those blanks aren’t kind. She thought it was going to be awful. I asked her to watch it — the...

What if one photo could change your life? Eight years ago, while climbing Mount Everest, my guest Sean Scobbie captured a powerful image of a grandfather and his granddaughter in Nepal. That photo stayed with him, through grief, growth, and the passing of his own father. In this episode, he shares the full-circle moment that brought him back to Everest, picture in hand, to find the man in the phot...

Why Aren’t More People Reviewing Weed? Saw a weed review called Best Buds. Finally — someone doing it right! I messaged Dave. He came on the show. We talked about writing for CULT MTL, his interview with Sum 41's Dave Brownsound, reviewing weed, building a YouTube channel on the side — and trying to carve out his own path and not lean on family connections. Follow Dave MacIntyre: Instagram: @d...

When life hits hard — how do you move forward? In this conversation, we talk about loss, fatherhood, the mindset we grew up with, and the moment where you decide whether to keep coasting through life — or go all in. Carlos Candido shares the lessons he learned through grief, identity shifts, and what giving 100% really means now. Full episode out now on All Streaming Platforms and YouTube Watch an...

This conversation might be just what you need Join Stef as he sits down with returning guest Carlos Candido, musician, entrepreneur and father who opened up about his challenges. In this raw and real episode of the Dead Man Walking Podcast , we talk about growth, identity, burnout, fatherhood, ego, and what it means to create when nobody’s watching. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or unsure...

My Guest: Mauro Simonetti, CEO & Co-Founder of EvolveMTL, Done 4U Meals and Online Course Founder of Advanced Naturopathy Institute. We talk about health, integrity, family and why pain often becomes the wake-up call we didn’t ask for—but needed. From saving his mom’s life to launching a clean meal prep company, Mauro’s journey is packed with wisdom for anyone chasing purpose over comfort. Whe...

Join Stef as he sits with Akeen Kidder, aka The Yarn Art Guy, to share how he transformed self-doubt and rainy markets into a thriving creative career. From engineering to yarn portraits of Biggie, Tupac, and Beyoncé, Akeen opens up about failure, growth, and building community through art. This episode is part of The Forgotten Ones, an 8 part series on the Dead Man Walking Podcast "The Forgotten...

Join Stef as he sits down with returning guest Akeen Kidder, better known as The Yarn Art Guy—an artist who walked away from a career in engineering to pursue his passion full-time. This episode is part of The Forgotten Ones, a series that revisits past guests to see what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how life has unfolded since we last spoke. We talk about: What happens when your dream e...

Join Stef as he sits with Ali Ziaei. He's the co-Founder of Sapien Evolution Temple, Trainer, International fighter and he's helping people move pain-free, correct their posture, and optimize performance through biomechanics, breath work, and nervous system regulation. We Talk about: Rebuilding his life after a breakup and rediscovering his purpose Transitioning from fighter to functional healer S...

In 2019, shit got real, so I asked myself one brutal question:"If it all ended now... did I even try?"The Dead Man Walking Podcast was born from that moment. Talking to entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and everyday people, one thing became clear:Everyone’s got a story, and ours is just getting started. Welcome to the Dead Man Walking Podcast🎙 New episodes on Thursdays Wanna Support The Show ⬇️ Su...

Join Stef as he sits with Chris Carpenter. Owner of CB43Media, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, director and videographer. We talk about: The hustle behind fast growth Balancing creativity with business How failure shapes success Maintaining mental health in entrepreneurship Setting long-term goals Staying true to your vision while adapting to change. Follow CB43Media on Instagram and Youtube Wanna Sup...

Send us a text Join Stef as he sits with Rodrigo Parada, an award-winning real estate investor and fund manager. In this episode, we discuss his humble beginnings, his career as a professional poker player, working in a corporate job and then how he decided to focus on Real Estate. We explore how he leveraged this diverse experience to create successful systems for building a real estate portfolio...

Send us a text Join Stef as he sits down with Mimmo Oliveri, podcast host for Puck Nation, lead singer for one of North America's hottest AC/DC tribute bands, 21 Gun Salute, and long-time friend. In this episode, we talk about his latest project, Puck Nation—a podcast he started with his two friends, Mike Marino and Yianni Fistes. The podcast is gaining a lot of attention quickly due to their inte...

Send us a text Join Stef as he sits down with Chrbl, a Lebanese singer-songwriter with a stutter and it hasn't held him back. In this episode, Chrbl shares how, from a young age, he knew he wanted to leave his mark and connect with people through his words and music. Despite his stutter, in fact, because of it, he has become an even better songwriter. Most people would avoid speaking or performing...

Send us a text Join Stef as he sits down with Gianni Fiasche, the founder of Snob Media, a company dedicated to watching movies, attending concerts, and promoting great comedy shows. In this episode, we discuss how Gianni began by sharing his opinions and critiques on movies at a young age and gradually evolved into a promoter who consistently sells out his comedy shows at some of the coolest venu...

Send us a text Join Stef as he sits down with Jocylyne and Deo, the owners of Be Connected, a business that focuses on connecting people, supporting local entrepreneurs, and building community. This summer, their team will be presenting a new Comedy Festival in Verdun from July 8-14. In this episode, we talk about how they met as teenagers and turned their relationship into a family and then into...

Send us a text Join Stef as he sits with David Segreti, a musician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of One Love Productions. In this episode, David shares his experiences, from the highs of being signed with his first band, Doctor Hadley, to the decision to walk away from music after 15 years of giving it his all and completely change direction. However, David's passion for music never really faded t...

Send us a text Join Stef as he sits with Kyle O'Shea, CEO of On A Roll Records, a Montreal multi-genre music label helping artists with their production, marketing, tours, and distribution. In this episode, we talk about his early days playing the punk scene, how On A Roll started, and why it's so important for them to help their artists thrive. You can follow Kyle and On A Roll Records on Instagr...

Send us a text Join Stef as he sits down with Matt Pellegrino, Massage Therapist, Athlete, and Founder/Owner of Matteo & Co. In this episode, we dive into Matt's story that includes skateboarding, Martial Arts, travelling, and helping people and athletes feel their best. With over two decades of experience as a massage therapist, Matt embarked on a personal mission to craft a line of massage p...