Relentless-The Podcast

Join host Kyle Dubé as he chats with his guest Adam Blank about his rise in the challenging world of stand-up comedy and his new success in the podcast world. Adam Blank is considered one of the funniest comedians in western Canada. Adam has been invited to appear at the Grindstone and Edmonton Comedy Festivals and has appeared at comedy clubs throughout Canada. Host Kyle Dubé talks to his good fr...

Waldo Waldman is a retired Lt. Col., now a very much in-demand high energy motivational speaker. Waldo is a decorated combat pilot, participating in over 65 combat missions with over 2650 flight hours. Through his motivational keynotes and seminars, Waldo teaches tactics on how to build trusting, revenue producing relationships with employees, partners, and customers while sharing his experiences...

Dr. Kristopher Wells specializes in sexual and gender minority youth, education, health, sport and culture. Dr. Wells is an enthusiastic and devoted champion of change in the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Wells serves as the co-editor of the International Journal of LGBT Youth, which is the world’s leading research publication on LGBT youth. About the Relentless Podcast: Host Kyle Dubé welcomes a wide v...

Enyinnah Okere is the Chief Operating Officer for the Community Safety and Well-Being Bureau of the Edmonton Police Service . Enyinnah first moved to Canada from Nigeria as a seven-year-old boy. Okere overcame racial stereotypes to excel in high school and university, proving himself for an eventual career in University Athletics and at high level positions with the Saskatchewan government. Enyinn...

Join host Kyle Dubé as he chats with his guest Tyler Smith about surviving the horrific Humboldt Broncos bus crash and his dedication to helping others dealing with grief, pain and loss.  This episode contains sensitive information that might be triggering to some listeners. The following are mental health resources that are available for those who might be suffering: Kids Help Phone Text Services...

Dr. Randy Gregg is a former Canadian professional hockey player and physician turned baseball team owner.  He is known for his successful tenure as a defence player for the Edmonton Oilers where he won 5 Stanley cups. He now is an owner of the Edmonton Riverhawks , a baseball team in Edmonton, Alberta.  His goal is to create a strong and competitive team and promote local sports in the community....

Raafi Alidina is a consultant, Data and Product Lead at Frost Included , working with clients to help create more inclusive workplace cultures. His expertise is particularly in data analysis and measurement of inclusion and using behavioural economics to create more diverse and inclusive environments.   Raafi is the co-author of Building An Inclusive Organization: Leveraging the power of a diverse...

Cynthia Prefontaine is a Quebec native who has been racing professionally in the Motocross circuit since 2003. Cynthia has won multiple championships and she has achieved the best results a female Canadian racer has ever done at the Nationals in the U.S.  Cynthia has also worked in the competitively challenging stunt world profession and is the owner at Twenty7 Promotions .   About the Relentless...

Will Hannigan is a local stand-up comedian in Edmonton. Will has been touring Canada since he started performing stand-up comedy at 18. Will has a commanding, conversational presence on stage with a relentless desire to constantly improve his craft.    You won’t want to miss Will’s entertaining story of how he navigated through the unique environment of stand-up comedy, its temptations and allurem...

Michelle Okere is currently the Certified Fund Raising Executive and Inclusion Specialist at Okere & Associates . Michelle has over a decade of experience leading the growth of national, provincial and local non-profit and for-profit organizations. Michelle was chosen as one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2021.    You won’t want to miss Michelle’s story about her journey growing up in...

Ken Franczek is currently the General Manager of Crystal Glass Canada . Ken’s diverse background includes being involved in Excel Business Coaching, Round the Clock Advertising, MeatHead Inc. and Northern Hogg and Beef and being a co-owner at Firm Sports Management.   Ken’s incredible journey from homelessness to rising up to enjoy great success in the business world is a story that you don’t want...

Steve Hogle is currently the General Manager of the Edmonton RiverHawks of the West Coast League, a collegiate baseball league with teams from Canada and the northern U.S.    He comes from a broadcasting family, where his father Bruce Hogle was a long-time anchor with CFRN Television. His professional career includes decades in media, where he ran the CTV Edmonton newsroom, worked at the Alberta R...

YOUCAN Youth Services is proud to present the Relentless Podcast. Host Kyle Dubé welcomes a wide variety of guests who have all needed to be relentless in their lives to get to where they are today, or who have experienced a relentless pressure in their lives that has had an impact on their journey.  This includes people who have been relentless in their professional endeavors, personal pursuits,...