Understanders Podcast

After a viciously long break, Eric and Mike are back with a brand new podcast to help you dominate your summer renovation projects. Chris Lofto (www.penrosebuilders.ca) joins the show to give you expert advice on hiring contractors, getting estimates, when to DIY, and what to look out for on HGTV. Chris has tons of experience … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 17: Renovations →

Spring is here and that means a new MLB season filled with analysis and hope for our beloved Blue Jays. Eric and Mike welcome back Ian Beveridge from thefivehundreds.com to discuss all things Toronto Blue Jays as we record this episode during their 2017 home opener. Ian touches on the 2016 playoffs, the off-season moves, … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 16: Blue Jays 2017 Preview →

“I’d like to start a brewery!” – Every guy ever. We’re back on the podcast with Matt and Adam from Torque Brewing Co. (https://www.facebook.com/torquebrewing/) a craft brewery based in Winnipeg that’s still in it’s opening year but already crushing it on the Manitoba beer scene. Matt and Adam talk about their experiences with brewing, how … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 15: Torque Brewing →

As a result of President Trump’s immigration ban happening in the US, along with the chaos in airports, uncertainty and protests, we wanted to hear a unique perspective on this ever-changing news story. We are joined by Hasan Riaz, as he provides an in-depth account of what the past two weeks have been like living … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 14: A Muslim in America →

People often dismiss pro wrestling without giving it a chance; claiming it’s fake and scripted and nonsense. But if you stop to appreciate the athleticism, entertainment, and business of the sport, your perception can change in an instant. Eric is back from Thailand just in time for the epic Royal Rumble happening next Sunday so … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 13: Pro Wrestling →

This week we take a break from the banter-filled nonsense we normally produce and instead focus on the important topic of mental health as the Bell Let’s Talk campaign is just around the corner. Our guest is Kim Clemens who has been kind enough to share her story and discuss her husband Jake’s tragic battle with … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 12: Mental Health →

“According to a recent survey, the number one fear for people was public speaking. Number two, was death! Death was number two!!? That means if you had to be at a funeral, you’d rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy!” – Jerry Seinfeld On today’s show, we have entrepreneur, coach and speaker Matt Sacks … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 11: Public Speaking →

To celebrate episode 10 and the end of 2016, we discuss a hot topic within the US election buzz:  the US Healthcare system. We found this episode extremely informative regardless of your level of understanding to begin with. Dave Stroup joins us to talk all things healthcare including who pays; how incentives are often misaligned … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 10: U.S. Healthcare →

After a month in hiatus we triumphantly return to the pod as we become the Understanders, discussing all things Las Vegas. With a combined 32 trips under our belts we didn’t think many guests could bring a stronger resume so we decided to provide tips to make your next (or first) trip to the city of lights … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 9: The Vegas →

To take a break from the election nonsense,  we have Devon Lougheed (@devonlougheed) on the show. Devon is a professional musician and music producer in Toronto. He shares how the Canadian music scene works, what it takes to get representation, radio play, and a tour scheduled. We also discuss how he left the academic world … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 8: Canadian Music →

This week, Mike and Eric are joined by Taren Gesell who has crawled under a blanket for this podcast to share his understanding of various social media platforms and strategies. Taren has built a strong following on Instagram (5k+ followers), YouTube (6k+ subscribers), and Snapchat. So strong that he’s snowballed his personal brand into his … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Episode 7: Social Media →

Today on the show, Mike and Eric are joined by Ian Beveridge our resident Blue Jays correspondent. As an understander of Canada’s favourite baseball team, Ian writes a Blue Jays blog at http://www.thefivehundreds.com/ We talk all things Blue Jays including: The 2016 season compared with their 2015 showing Edwin’s and Joey’s contracts The wildcard and ALDS … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Ep06: Blue Jays →

This episode brings you Mike and Eric in all of their Tron audio quality! We ramble about scotch, airports, the return of the GOAT, and we try to convince you that we don’t hate everyone. www.whiskyattic.com www.nexus.com   Please rate us on iTunes and/or Stitcher and let us know how we can improve the show … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Ep05: Tron →

Welcome to Episode 3! This week on the podcast, a guest from halfway around the world! Welcome to the podcast, all the way from Jordan, an old friend/colleague : Basem Noursi. Basem is an actuary who is currently taking his MBA at the Wharton School of Business. One of the smartest people we’ve ever had on … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Ep03 – Premier League Soccer →

Apologies about the audio: Mike is a bit quiet this week as he felt bad that Eric had poor quality the week before. We should be fully set for audio quality for episode 3! Welcome to Episode 2! We are super excited to welcome our first official guest to the podcast: Dawn Nagazina. Dawn is … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Ep02 – Olympic Preview →

Hey Listeners! We are super excited to introduce our Understanders Podcast. It will be interview-based with everyday experts talking about current events and trends, but today we thought we would help introduce our co-host Eric Johnson. Eric is an accomplished amateur golfer and helps us understand the landscape of amateur golf in North America. We … Continue reading Understanders Podcast Ep01 – Amateur Golf →