Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network
Diaries of a Lodge Owner
In 2009, sheet metal mechanic, Steve Niedzwiecki, turned his passions into reality using steadfast belief in himself and his vision by investing everything in a once-obscure run-down Canadian fishing lodge. After ten years, the now-former lodge owner and co-host of The Fish'n Canada Show is here to share stories of inspiration, relationships and the many struggles that turned his monumental gamble into one of the most legendary lodges in the country. From anglers to entrepreneurs, athletes to conservationists; you never know who is going to stop by the lodge.
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Jul 1, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 48 - Guide Stories With 'Johns' 12.06.2024 1:44:29
Experience the adrenaline rush of two worlds colliding as we invite you to meet John Jarvis and John Bryan, extraordinary fishing guides at Nordic Point Lodge with backgrounds as unique as they come. From the fearless falls of professional skateboarding to the wild rides of rodeo cowboy life, discover how these two men transitioned into the serene yet thrilling field of musky fishing. Cowboy John...
Episode 47: Protect Your Investment, Build Your Wealth w/ Rick Miller 05.06.2024 1:15:57
Ever wondered how land severance could unlock the financial potential of your property? Join us as we reveal the transformative power of surveying and land division through my personal journey with Rick Miller from Miller and Ursu Surveying. Rick's fascinating path from aspiring geologist to expert surveyor, combined with his adventurous stories from the Canadian wilderness, provides a captiv...
Episode 46: Can Crypto Change Your Life? w/ Terry From The Toque 29.05.2024 1:16:23
Ever wondered how cryptocurrency could completely transform your financial future? Join us as we uncover the essentials of cryptocurrency with Terry Goudreau, owner of the Tilted Toque Wilderness Lodge. You'll learn the fundamentals of getting started, from understanding what cryptocurrency is to safely investing and storing your digital assets. Terry brings a unique perspective with his insi...
Episode 45: Canadian Women of the Outdoors w/ Nicole Vachal 22.05.2024 1:25:26
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner podcast, Steve sits down with fellow podcaster, Nicole Vachal, founder of Canadian Women of the Outdoors!
Episode 44: A Reel Lady w/ Janelle Smith 15.05.2024 1:33:15
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner podcast, Steve is joined by Janelle Smith to talk about the positive impact an outdoor lifestyle can have on your mental health!
Episode 43: Musky, Pike, and Mike! w/ Mike Beaudin 01.05.2024 1:16:33
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner podcast, Steve is joined by Mike Beaudin, a die-hard angler and former Motocross Racer who has turned an unfortunate accident into an opportunity to inspire others through his infectious passion for the outdoors!
Episode 42: Full-Time Fishing w/ David Chong 24.04.2024 1:21:50
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner podcast, Steve is joined by one of the most recognizable names in the Canadian tournament fishing scene, David Chong, for a discussion on making a career out of your passion!
Episode 41: Healing Weeds - Ontario's Secrets w/ Frank Ungaro and Gary Tibbo 17.04.2024 55:25
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner podcast, Steve is joined by two specialists in their own right, third-degree jiu-jitsu blackbelt Frank Ungaro and natural health specialist Gary Tibbo!
Episode 40: Sustainable Casting - Lake Ontario's Strategy w/ Andy Todd 10.04.2024 1:19:28
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner podcast, Steve is joined by Andy Todd, Manager of Lake Ontario Management Unit with the Ontario MNRF!
Episode 39: Podcast Power - Branding Essentials w/ Will Pawlowsky 03.04.2024 1:25:03
On this episode of Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner podcast, Steve is joined by Will Palowsky, owner of Nordic Point Lodge, to talk about the power of brand building and the effect it has had on his business!
Episode 38: The Secret of Outdoor Electronics w/ Jack Summers 27.03.2024 1:14:32
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner podcast, Steve is joined by Radioworld's Jack Summers to talk about electronics and how they are changing the way we experience the outdoors!
Episode 37: Making a Million Babies a year! w/ Brian McRae 20.03.2024 1:20:09
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner podcast, Steve is joined by Brian McRae, Director of Government Affairs at Delta Waterfowl to talk about protecting our right to hunt and fish, enhancing hunting opportunities in Canada, and much more!
Episode 36: Cottage Cracks - Spring Opening Edition 13.03.2024 1:12:47
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner podcast, Steve is riding solo for another edition of Cottage Cracks; this time, helping you with all the essentials in opening your cottage!
Episode 35: From the Radiers to the Outdoors (w/ Craig Purcell) 06.03.2024 1:34:33
This week on the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network's Diaries of a Lodge Owner. It's been five seasons since I sold Chaudière and it's about time I introduce you all to the man who bought it. He started in sales and worked his way up the corporate ladder to heights rarely achieved. You will be surprised by the awesomeness of his positions and the people who chased him down beca...
Episode 34: Managing your Resource 28.02.2024 1:11:42
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner, it's all you and me folks, and we're going to talk about one of the most important parts of the northern tourism industry - managing your resources. On this show, we touch on the impact of fishing on local ecosystems, the importance of balancing sport fishing and sustainability, and what lodge owners and anglers can do t...
Episode 33: Into the Fire w/ Mackenzie Rowson 21.02.2024 1:49:56
This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Diaries of a Lodge Owner, we discuss one of the fastest-growing threats to lodge owners, northern businesses, and humanity as a whole - wildfire! On this show, we look through the smoke and into the life of a B. C. forest firefighter with a highly trained Deputy Crew Supervisor of the Firehawk Unit from Northern British Columbia, Mackenzie Rowson.
Episode 32: Patterning w/ Pat Tryon 14.02.2024 1:44:04
COME SEE US AT THE TORONTO SPORTSMEN'S SHOW! This year, at the International Centre, the entire Outdoor Journal Radio and Fish'n Canada crew will be on-site, meeting listeners and doing live podcasts from our booth. Tickets are on sale now and listeners of our show can get 15% off by using the link below: https://secure.masterpromotions.ca/tickets/?event=100050&fishncanada ---------...
Episode 31: From Fishing Guide to Fish'n Canada w/ Dean Taylor 07.02.2024 1:46:37
This week on the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network's Diaries of a Lodge Owner, it is my pleasure to, not introduce this guy to you because you're already familiar with him, but to allow you to get to know him better. One of the cogs in the podcast network/Fish'n Canada Show machine. He's an extremely self-motivated guy, graduating from the University of Northern British Co...
Episode 30: Answering YOUR Food Questions w/ Antonio "Smash" Meleca 31.01.2024 2:07:01
This week on the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network's Diaries of a Lodge Owner, I'm stoked because here's another episode inspired by all of you. You guys stuffed a bushel basket right full of food-related questions. So I decided to gather them all up and answer them right here. Now I know. All of you know, that I do love eating and preparing food. Have done a ton of shore lunch...
Episode 29: Knockin' It Out Of The Park w/ Danny Gibbons 24.01.2024 1:35:11
This week on the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network's Diaries of a Lodge Owner, I'm leveraging connections. The acquaintance is made by one colleague to another. But my secret is, I love to take these connections and turn them all into my friends. And on today's show, it is my pleasure to introduce to all of you, a connection turned great friend. I met this mountain of a man bac...
Episode 28: My Conversation... With All Of You 17.01.2024 2:29:32
This week on the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network's Diaries of a Lodge Owner, I'm pumped because this episode is from you to me and me to you. And I gotta tell you, when I asked for questions, you guys delivered. Wow! So I decided to pile them all up and let them take us on a journey full of information and great stories. On this show, it's like we're back at the lodge get...
Episode 27: Fishing with the CEO w/ Roy Armes 10.01.2024 1:34:08
This week on the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network's Diaries of a Lodge Owner, we get a great view of corporate America through the eyes of someone who worked there all his life. His roots run deep and his qualities as an honest human being are what led him to outstanding successes and truly impacting the lives of thousands of people worldwide. He started as an engineer for the company Wh...
Episode 26: Water and Septic w/ Katherine Rentsch and Chris Gerrits 03.01.2024 1:21:55
This week on the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network's Diaries of a Lodge Owner, I wanted to talk about two of the most important and expensive aspects of the lodge business. Each with common threads that could very well affect your lives. And those aspects are purifying your water and dealing with your sewage. To get the low down on these systems, I'm leaning on two of the finest engi...
Episode 25: The King of Ontario Tourism w/ Jim Grayston 27.12.2023 1:50:45
This week on the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network's Diaries of a Lodge Owner, I'm excited to introduce to all of you someone whose profound impact changed Ontario's fishing industry forever. This king of Ontario tourism put our fishery on the world stage by building out a massive strategy that included Uniting the four largest Canadian fishing shows as one dream team to collect...
Episode 24: A Trip of a Lifetime Could be Yours! w/ Will and Krysta Pawlowsky 20.12.2023 1:48:15
This week on the Outdoor Journal Radio Podcast Network's Diaries of a Lodge Owner, I get to know a wonderful couple with great stories who have united in a common dream. And that dream is giving people an outstanding northern experience. From an amazing facility, together their dream of owning a lodge and making a positive impact on the world is becoming a reality. And I am so excited to shar...
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