Now For Someone Completely Interesting

Round 2!  Back in Episode 4, Les joined us to share his experience and passion for coaching cross country skiing,  including helping one of his athletes win an Olympic Gold Medal!  This time Les gets gritty with his history in Federal Politics!  Besides sharing stories of his experience running as a federal candidate, he gives his opinion on the current disconnect with Canadians that partisan poli...

Ben sits down with  fellow podcaster from "The Esteemed Gentleman" Eric Dechaine.  A two time Paralympian with Canada's sitting Volleyball team Eric shares his experience as a medalist in 2 Pan-Am Games and how he got there.  Eric also give some insight to growing up on the farm in rural Alberta and how the fact that he didn't have legs, didn't count as an excuse.  Fascina...

Brett Speight is one of Ben's longest known friends, going all the way back to grade 9 when they realized they disliked the same person!  In this episode, Brett discusses growing up in a single parent home with his younger brother.  He also relives some high school shenanigans and discuss how an impromptu decision to coach his younger brother's Jr high volleyball team lead to a professio...

Okay, so it's not the Dean Martin of the Rat Pack fame, but, he's not afraid to sing and his love for hating is second to none!  Dean is a friend from Ben's radio days, and after some convincing, he agreed to share some of his memories as a creative writer and producer in the broadcast industry.  Plus, his unique venting technique when it came to co-workers he did not exactly like. ...

Time to tap into the family talent pool!  For the first time, a relative joins me on the show.  My cousin, Christine Berget talks about the fun growing up on a farm and her disapproval of her parents opening their home to foster kids.  She goes on to share that not only did she accept that, but how she became life long friends with some of the children that shared her home.  After leaving and star...

Heather has been a radio staple in the Lloydminster area for over 12 years.  In this episode she talks about a cross Canada trip that ended with typical  western hospitality.  She also shares the touching story of the Hero's welcome her grandfather received when returning to Holland 65 years after being a part of the liberation, along with a few stories of his World War 2 experiences.  Of cou...

This episode, a former guest takes over the host chair and turns the mic on Ben Poulin.  Kurt Price from episode 1 finds out a bit of where Ben grew up, found his way into radio and how he met his wife.  Culminating with why he decided to start this podcast.  Hopefully somewhat interesting, but at the very least informative.  Now For Someone Completely Interesting presents, someone mildly amusing?...

Imagine being inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame before you were even drafted by a Major League Baseball Team!  Joe Young joins Ben to talk about his once in a life time experience with the Canadian Youth National team and their one and only World Championship win for Canada.  An experience that led to being drafted by his favorite Major League baseball team.  Joe takes us through 6...

What drives the passion and inspiration behind a film maker and author?   Tyler Sundt, of Aviator Productions sits down with Ben and shares his story of why he became fascinated with movies.  Why he wants to make them and where his ideas come from.  You can see his creations via his YouTube page @Aviator Production.  Tyler is also a cohost on a podcast that discusses all things movie and video gam...

After earning his certification in the Professional Golf Management program at Lethbridge College, Aaron Grosseth did the next most logical thing.  He sold his golf clubs and bought a bus ticket to Toronto to pursue a career in stand up comedy!  Ben Poulin sits down with Aaron in his first outdoor podcast, to hear about the grind that is stand up comedy, where he got ideas for his material and how...

For the first time, Ben meets Morris Irvine.  A recipient of a double lung transplant who has been paying forward ever since with the 2nd Chance Trail Ride for the last 10 years.  Ben sits down with Morris in his home in downtown LA! (that's Lindbergh, Alberta) where Morris shares his story.  You can find out more about the 2nd Chance Trail Ride, by visiting the website, www.2ndctr.com  or fi...

Stacey Ruller grew up in Hudson Bay Saskatchewan and had the unique experience of racing chariots throughout her teens.  She shares how that experience helps her to this day with here career as a Development Officer with Lakeland College in Vermilion,  Alberta.  You can learn more about that by visiting lakelandcolleg.ca and clicking on the "Alumni & Giving" tab.  To learn more about...

Les Parsons joins Ben to share his story how he stumbled into the sport of cross country skiing and over the years coached and mentored youth who would end up as world class athletes.  One of whom won a Gold Medal in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.  Les talks about his philosophy of instilling a love of sports as his top priority as a coach and leaves hints of a life that has him doing so much m...

ROAD TRIP!   My first podcast on the road .... well ... down the street and around the corner.  We visit the Lakeland Brewing Company in St. Paul Alberta and talk to the Brewing Technician and owner, Colin Porozni.  Colin tells us how he transitioned from a 25 year career as a pharmacist to being my favorite pint pourer!  He also shares some information about a great cause he's involved in, 2...

Mind, Body and just a bit of Soul!  My friend and neighbor John Zappitelli sits down with me and talks about his journey to physical fitness, and his struggles with mental health.  As for soul, John saves that for the end.  Tune in to hear why we call him St Paul's J-Zee! You can follow John on Facebook and Instagram through his fitness page, @Define Your Life Now.  And for men's mental...

For his first ever podcast, Ben Poulin sits down with his long time friend from his broadcasting career, Kurt Price.  Kurt discusses the moment he decided to change his path in life and actually pursue his childhood dream of becoming a radio jock.  He goes through the rollercoaster of breaking into the broadcast industry from the college program to his early start in radio and the unusual characte...