Kevin Tucker

Great Northern Discussions

Society EN ↓ 56 episodes

Typically Canadian content. Keeping it local. Getting biographical with the most interesting people. An entrepreneur at heart, salesman, storyteller, podcaster, and most recently added-fashion designer? Kevin Tucker is a good old Canadian boy who grew up in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. In his past life he played hockey all over this country and the U.S. He studied (allegedly) at Acadia University, and now resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada where he currently works as an Executive in the Oil and Gas Industry. Here's the deal, he LOVES connecting with people. It's what he does. So come along for...

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Kevin Tucker

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GND#6 with Kris Finch of Shoot the Lights Out 21.10.2023 59:40

Kris Finch is the energetic frontman for local Calgary rockers Shoot the Lights Out! Starting out like any typical Canadian kid, Kris chased the hockey dream as far as he could, but he could no longer battle against his inner musician. Finchy has been performing in Calgary bars for almost 20 years, and has even held a stadium show at McMahon Stadium. We get into his battle with alcohol, and rubbin...

GND#5 with Brett Wilson Former Dragon's Den Star & Investment Guru 21.10.2023 37:02

Brett Wilson joins me today for a quick chat. Brett's accomplishments in both his personal and business life are well documented. From Dragon's Den, to cancer and to his investment prowess, he has become nothing short of juggernaut on a global scale. We dive into Health, entrepreneurial advice for building a brand, RooftopYYC, Notre Dame and Saskatchewan roots, and of course the energy sector and...

GND#4 with Tracy Stuart Canadian Olympic Rowing Bronze Medallist 21.10.2023 1:19:25

Tracy Stuart is my most recent guest! Tracy is a decorated Canadian, Lightweight Women's Double Rowing World Champion and Canadian Olympic Bronze medalist. We discuss how she picked up rowing in her mid-20's and later leading her to Olympic glory just a few short years later. We also get into her many side hustles like her family business the award-winning Caldera Whiskey, her public speaking, to...

GND#3 with Jason Price-Country Music Sensation 21.10.2023 1:02:31

Jason Price is my third guest! Jason is an up and coming country music sensation out of the Halifax area, Nova Scotia, Canada. We discuss how he picked up a guitar in his late 30's and released his 1st album just a few years later. Check out jasonpricecountry.com for all his beauties including his newest album "27" and can also check him out on itunes. We also get into other topics like our new ap...

GND#2 with John Nelson Buffalo Sabres Draft Pick Turned Hockey Performance Coach 20.10.2023 53:23

John Nelson is my second guest! A Buffalo Sabres draft pick, a hockey development Guru out of Windsor, Ontario. A former roommate, teammate and rival, this guy has had quite the life. We discuss Proven Performance Hockey, The UPEI Panthers vs Acadia Axemen 1996, the United Hockey League, Great Northern Drilling and its beginnings, my heart surgeries and some beauty stories to boot!

GND#1 with Barkley Sauter Ex Junior Hockey Enforcer 19.10.2023 1:08:32

Join me in my inaugural episode of Great Northern Discussions. Covid drove me into boredom, so now I intend to make locals famous! Barkley Sauter, originally from Carlyle, Saskatchewan joins me as we tackle the hockey life in Canada, and professionally, Copenhagen, the mayo clinic, working in Oil and Gas, Great Northern Drilling, brawls, and.......pissing your pants! Enjoyable.