The Second Act Podcast

There are a number of different ways you may know Natasha Staniszewski; half of the first female duo to anchor the evening Sportscentre, from her coverage of many national sports events over her career all over western Canada or from her Whip ‘Em Up Whenever’s she would put on her socials, but now that she is out doing her own thing in Calgary, we asked if she wanted to expand on any of those thin...

Tyler Pelke has a story that is almost too strange to be believed.  The violence and trauma that occurred in his early teens is probably the most believable of the whole journey, it happens all the time in today’s world.  But, what comes next is the hard part to fathom.  The healing, physical and emotional, the forgiveness and ultimately, the ability to share the story is something...

Kevin Hursh is a Saskatchewan-based agriculture journalist, writer, agrologist, father and husband.  His roots in the Saskatchewan agriculture community run deep and he has always been a trusted voice, as his stories around his time on television will attest.  He sat with us just before combining this year to reflect on his journey and pass along some stories, including how he has kept J...

Caitlin Erickson, aka SaskCate, has made waves recently bringing to light years of systematic abuse she endured as a student at the Saskatoon Christian Centre Academy.  After suffering for years, she decided that she was going to confront the people who hurt her and so many others in an effort to stop them from abusing any more children.  It’s not an easy listen but there is a story here about som...

Ashlyn George is a travel writer, photographer and blogger who has such an incredible story about remaining determined and persevering to achieve her goal to see the world on her own terms.  After 5 years at university, she knew that settling down wasn’t for her, so she created a 5 year plan to see the world and she hasn’t looked back! Thoughtful and smart, her story provides so many tips and...

Keith Weber, aka Kettlebell Keith, is a Red Deer-based physiotherapist who has cultivated an online presence that has propelled him as the go-to guy on IG & Youtube for all things kettlebells.  Don’t believe me, ask Joe Rogan, who had Keith on his pod to talk about how one dude can become so involved with something so new.  Always gracious and outgoing, Keith chats with us about the...

Chris Milne has a great story about perseverance and determination.  As Chris tells us, waking up one day and not being able to use the right side of his body, learning that he had damage from his C2 through his C7 vertebrae due to a rare condition known as transverse myelitis all left him with with more questions than answers.  Never one to back down from a challenge, Chris met it head...

Jeff Pearlman is a name you know if you have paid any attention to the sports writing landscape in the last 20+ years.  Jeff worked at SI as a baseball writer, he's written 10 books on such varied subjects as the '86 Mets Championship, Brett Favre and the demise of the USFL.  He pulls no punches with his work and he's just as honest in this interview.  He talks about his youthful ar...

When I saw Jake DeMarsh’s video on IG indicating that he was going to generate some streaming revenue to help keep people in recovery where they needed to be, I knew there had to be more to the story than what he could say in that short time!  And boy, was I right!  Jake shares his journey through addiction into recovery and all the way through he talks about the help that people need on...

Kara Fogwell tells her story with breathtaking honesty and rawness. She has overcome addiction, abusive relationships, distance anxiety and many other maladies, but she never lost sight of the prize.  Her awareness is incredible.  This is a unique episode for us and we are proud to bring her story to you.  I hope you can listen through the end and share it with people in your circle...

BEER! Now that we have your attention, we would like to get you drinking the beer you like the most. And with the advent of craft brewing, there is no limit to what you may find!  Sondra Baker a.k.a. The Beer Maven has developed a niche where she is the local authority on all things beer here in Calgary and what she wants you to know is you can benefit from her experience too!!  This was...

This week we sat down with a gentleman whose story is a roller coaster ride, to say the least. Athletic success, academic success, business success, depression, a bi-polar diagnosis, a close call that was thwarted by his dog and the revelation that he has no blood relatives on the planet…and he is gracious enough to talk about it all.  Andy Kanyar’s journey is riveting and will leave you breathles...

This week we sat down with a gentleman whose story is all too familiar, if not well publicised  Cary Kish woke up on his 45th birthday and found out that his life wasn’t everything he thought it was. He made some decisions but before he did something that couldn’t be undone, he had an epiphany.  He stopped and reconsidered.  And he is here this week to tell that story, a story that...

Patrick Moon Bird is a indigenous lo-fi hip hop artist based out of Prince Albert SK, but as you’ll hear, he draws his inspiration from everywhere.  He talks about starting out playing a more traditional, if not accessible style of music and settling on betting on himself as a producer and artist. Patrick is open and frank about his life and how the product of his creativity being out in the...

Faron Saufert has a unique story about ending up in the hospitality business in North East Saskatchewan after a 20+ year career in the Retail Ag business.  He wasn’t happy and he knew he needed a change.  He and his wife sat down and made a 5 year plan…that included opening a restaurant! He talks about what it’s been like starting over, dealing with COVID and the support of the community...

Our first repeat guest, Pete Beskas joins us once again from sunny California to chat about his practice, his coaching business and coming out of COVID back to "normal".  The exact day day I thought I needed to reach out to him to see if he was interested in appearing again, he reached out to say he was still tuning in.  I've said many times on here that I don't believe in serendipity an...

Jay Siemens is an Ontario-born outdoor videographer who combined his passion for visual arts with a love for fishing to create a Youtube channel with over 115,000 subscribers!  He talks about how little footage makes the cut and what sacrifices go into the rest of it. It’s not easy, but nothing worth doing ever is. Take a some time to listen to our chat and you will see just why he loves it! Conne...

Ryan Wilkes is a nature-focused filmmaker who started out on a path towards anything but that.  Using the usual decision points that a 17 year old does, he ended up in Engineering, and after using that degree for a few years when he knew there had to be more.  He moved to New Zealand to pursue his PhD and found what he was looking for.  The meandering path to where he is now is uniq...

This week we chatted with a lady who has lived a couple of significantly different lives in her short time on the earth and her mission now is to help others navigate through theirs.  She uses meditation, forgiveness and consciousness to steer people towards their true self and with her vast experience, she is able to help individuals and families achieve their goals.  We talk about her...

This week we are joined by a gentleman from the West Coast who has a number of vocations, all of which keep him hopping!  He came out from Ontario to find a way to make a living in the vast outdoors and got his start as a fishing guide and starting a business taking people up and down the coast.  By chance, he discovered he can carry tune enough to record an EP that contained the hit “Up...

Dickson Delorme may not be a name you connect with immediately, but I bet Quick Dick McDick rings a bell!  Dick is a content creator out of Tufnell Saskatchewan that aims to bring humour to everyday situations…because he’s just a regular guy who lives an everyday life!  Dick talks about the reasons he came back to SK after 19 years in an Oil and Gas life and the genesis of his alter ego....

This week we chat with a gentleman who has made a huge impact in many lives around him. Fabian Warner is an ex-college athlete, community builder and emoter who is one of the co-founders of Menzleague, men’s health and support community based in Calgary.  Fabian’s story isn’t terribly unique but the way he has managed it certainly is.  Once you hear the genesis to Menzleague, you’ll know...

Jade Alberts is a successful entrepreneur and mentor who has parlayed his own success into an opportunity to help others achieve their dreams. From humble beginnings in rural SK, to a series of jobs that lead him through sales, the major junior hockey world and finally….to being the hot dog king of Canada (!), Jade has used a no nonsense approach to life and business that has served him well. &nbs...

Dick Frost is a social media personality who aims to show the lighter side of oilpatch life.  He is a regular dude who had these ideas that made him laugh and when he spent the time to flesh them out, everyone around him laughed too.  His creative side shows throughout his content and this conversation pulls back the curtain on who he really is.  Sit back and listen to how your favo...

Amy Bishop has an incredible story of perseverance and success, which she shares in generous detail with us this week! From a musical family and knowing that music was going to be a big part of her life from the beginning, she put everything into making a career in the music industry, even when it looked bleak.  An undying belief in herself and a few hard-earned breaks along the way have kept...