The Weird Canadian

Episode Notes Is the AI you're using actually built for your business, or is it just a generic encyclopedia? While tools like ChatGPT are powerful, they lack the context, values, and specific knowledge that make your business unique. In this episode, I talk to JB Herrera, an AI alchemist, small business growth journalist, and former Apple innovator. With over two decades of experience, JB designs...

Episode Notes Is your business at risk of falling for AI hype? Andy Hilliard, CEO of Accelerance, joins us to expose the red flags in AI development partnerships. Learn the #1 sign of fake AI capabilities, the essential 30-day roadmap for AI implementation, and why trust—not tech—is the real cornerstone of AI success. Protect your investment and transform your approach with actionable insights fro...

Episode Notes Canada wants all off-road vehicles electric by 2035—but they’re skipping over the inconvenient truth: it could cost $30 billion and devastate rural communities. In this episode, I break down the five critical flaws in Canada's EV strategy and what needs to change before it’s too late. 🔍 What you'll learn: • Why 150,000 remote chargers at $200K each is a deal-breaker • The cultural a...

Episode Notes When Christian’s grandmother had a stroke just days before their planned interview, he lost the chance to capture her life story forever. That heartbreaking moment inspired him to create Autograph AI, where his AI historian "Walter" preserves family memories through weekly calls. Join us as Christian shares how his personal tragedy sparked an innovation that ensures no stor...

Episode Notes In this episode, Evan Jaqua, founder of the Solutions Party, shares revolutionary ideas on ending political power addiction, eliminating reelections, and restoring credibility to journalism. Learn how these urgent reforms could save democracy. Tune in for an in-depth discussion! Support The Weird Canadian by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-weird-canad...

Episode Notes Canada aims to go fully electric by 2035—but are we setting ourselves up for failure? Join me as I explore Canada's struggling EV industry, delayed investments, automakers' conflicting strategies, and why we're lagging far behind global leaders. Support The Weird Canadian by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-weird-canadian Find out more at http://thewei...

Episode Notes 🤖 In this exciting episode, Matthew White, CEO of Platypus OS, discusses his groundbreaking AI assistant that's reshaping the tech landscape. Find out how this innovation is poised to make traditional browsers obsolete and automate tasks typically handled by human employees. You'll learn: How AI assistants streamline routine business tasks The impact of AI on browsers and traditiona...

Episode Notes Christopher W. Quigley: Transforming Trauma into Public Art After surviving two strokes, Nova Scotia artist Christopher W. Quigley turned his recovery into a national mission. In this raw conversation, we talk about his art installation “Transformation of Dangerous Spaces,” masculinity, the roots of gender violence, and the power of asking better questions. 🔗 Mentioned in this episo...

Episode Notes This week, Cody talks with Nicky Billou—author, speaker, and self-described "world's greatest podcast guest"—about escaping traditional work, embracing entrepreneurship, and why Canada’s rural towns are the future of business growth. 🔥 Inside the episode: • Starting a biz without quitting your job • The people-first mindset every founder needs • Why "talk to 20 humans...

Episode Notes Join The Weird Canadian as he dives into Canada's political chaos—covering the controversial Bill C-5, the Liberal government's deception, the unsettling G7 summit walkout, and the escalating global tensions around Iran and Israel. Is our democracy at stake? Tune in for this crucial episode of Real & Weird! Support The Weird Canadian by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips...

Episode Notes In this deep dive episode, The Weird Canadian reveals the hidden story behind Canada’s banking system. Learn how we nationalized our central bank yet missed the critical issue of debt-based money. Understand the real reasons behind the housing crisis, inflation, and wealth inequality in Canada today. Get informed and rethink your financial future. BankOfCanada #FederalReserve #Canadi...

Episode Notes Join us as we discuss Canada's energy future with Dr. Naeem Turner-Bandele, exploring innovative renewable solutions, energy affordability, smart grid technologies, and tackling energy poverty. Get insights into critical infrastructure updates and how Canada can lead a sustainable energy transformation. Tune in for actionable insights and expert analysis! Support The Weird Canadian b...

Episode Notes In the debut episode of the Real & Weird Podcast, we explore Canada's current democracy crisis. We discuss Ontario’s controversial Bills 2 and 5, secretive negotiations at the G7 Summit, and uncover why Canada's Central Bank abruptly halted its digital currency project (CBDC). Tune in to understand these critical developments and how they could reshape Canada's future. Subscribe...

Episode Notes Can you really change your life at any age? Watch this incredible military veteran's transformation from 25-year soldier to bestselling author! Joseph Bolton proves it's NEVER too late for a career change. After serving 25 years in the military, including deployment in Afghanistan, he completely transformed his life by pursuing his passion for storytelling and uncovered his amazing f...

Episode Notes Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films could unalive shows like Severance, end movie production in small Canadian towns, and devastate an industry most people don't know exists. I interviewed Jason Norris, founder of YCAA talent agency in Toronto, to expose how Hollywood actually works and why your favorite movies like Scott Pilgrim vs. The World might never have existed unde...

Episode Notes In this wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation, I join Too Hard for the Radio to dive into the political, cultural, and technological upheavals shaking both Canada and the U.S. From the surreal optics of Canadian leadership and the broken postal system to the lingering impacts of the Trucker Convoy and the slow-motion collapse of national infrastructure — we dig in hard. We also ta...

Episode Notes What if every T-shirt planted a tree? 🌳 Meet Amory Chicky Alvarez , the 18-year-old entrepreneur behind Forest Delivery , a revolutionary platform turning fashion into a force for climate action. In this episode of The Weird Canadian, we dive deep into youth entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and how YOU can help reforest the world—just by shopping smarter. 👕 Every pro...

Episode Notes Join me, The Weird Canadian , in this high-energy convo with Adam Torres — top 2.5% podcaster, global entrepreneur, and branding pro behind Mission Matters. We talk personal branding, building businesses from small towns like Lewisporte, NL, and why being “weird” is the best business advantage. 🌍 Topics we cover: Why corporate success doesn't prepare you for entrepreneurship Common...

Episode Notes Canada’s Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, is being sold as a way to support Canadian content. But beneath the surface, it threatens the future of free speech, creator visibility, and digital expression across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify. In this unfiltered breakdown, The Weird Canadian (me) dives into what the bill actually does — and why it should terrify every c...

Episode Notes The 9–5 workweek wasn’t built for your health, happiness, or creativity — it was built for control. And in 2025? It’s breaking us. In this episode, we dive deep into the bloody origins of the modern workweek, how unpredictable schedules and burnout are crushing productivity, and why hybrid, remote, and flexible models are the future. From Gen Z rebellion to carbon emissions, this isn...

Episode Notes In 2018, Donald Trump ignited an economic war with Canada by imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum, branding Canada's steel as a "national security threat." This hidden battle caused job losses, economic uncertainty, and rising consumer costs. Canada's response was swift and strategic—retaliatory tariffs targeting symbolic American goods and bold moves to diversify trade....

Episode Notes Why is Alberta talking about leaving Canada—again? In this episode of The Weird Canadian, we dive deep into Alberta’s growing separation movement. It’s not just about oil and equalization payments anymore. From WEXIT to Premier Danielle Smith’s “Sovereignty Act,” there’s a serious wave of frustration building in the West. We explore: 🔥 The roots of Alberta’s resentment toward Ottawa...

Episode Notes 🎙️ In this episode of The Weird Canadian, I sit down with bestselling author and global DEI expert Michael Bach to talk about the real meaning of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (IDEA) — and how it’s being dangerously misunderstood in today’s culture wars. We get real about: ✅ The myth that inclusion undermines merit ✅ Why early DEI frameworks are critical for start...

Episode Notes O Canada, Oh Crap: Cody’s Return Canadian chaos, media manipulation, political polarization—oh my! Cody a.k.a. The Weird Canadian is back, and this time he's got a lot to say. On Canada’s election day, he joins Darren for a raw, unscripted, and truth-packed conversation on the state of Canada, America, and everything in between. From the rise of Mark Carney and the PPC, to Alberta’s...

Is Bill C-18 really about helping journalism — or controlling your access to information? In this eye-opening episode of The Weird Canadian, we break down: ✅ What Bill C-18 actually does (and why Google & Meta blocked news in Canada) 🚫 How it’s silencing indie creators, podcasters, and freelance journalists 📉 Why legacy media wins — and independent voices get buried 📲 What YOU can do to pu...