Rick Campanelli is one of Canada’s most recognizable and loved media personalities—a broadcasting icon whose career began when he won MuchMusic’s “MuchTemp” contest in 1994, earning the nickname “Rick the Temp” before becoming “The Franchise” on Much. Over 12 years, he became a fixture on Canadian entertainment television with roles on ET Canada and Deal or No Deal Canada. Since then, he’s transitioned into radio and live TV reporting with CHFI and Breakfast Television Toronto, while remaining deeply rooted in philanthropy and community. Off-screen, Rick is equally devoted to family. A proud father of three, he has openly shared how taking paternal leave early in fatherhood changed his life, cementing his belief in hands-on parenting
Topics Discussed in This Episode
– Rick’s journey from MuchMusic to ET Canada
– The importance of staying authentic in media
– Lessons from decades in television and radio
– How the industry has evolved and where it is heading
– Most memorable celebrity encounters and interviews
– Balancing public life with personal values
This episode was sponsored by Matthew Stevenson Insurance. Website: https://matthew-stevenson.ca/#work
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Ep 24 - Antoine Vaillant
In this episode, we sit down with Antoine Vaillant, a bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and popular social media personality whose approach to life goes far beyond the gym. Antoine opens up about the mental side of fitness, what it means to push your limits, and how bodybuilding became both a passion and a path to personal growth.
He also shares the real challenges behind competition prep, his philosophy on suffering, and why many people get lost in the pursuit of validation. Whether you're into lifting, mindset, or simply understanding what drives people to become the best version of themselves, this episode offers something honest and real.
Topics Discussed in This Episode
– Antoine’s journey through bodybuilding and competition
– The mindset needed to build physical and mental strength
– Learning from suffering and struggle
– The trap of chasing validation through aesthetics
– Daily routines and how they shape identity
– Finding deeper meaning through fitness
– How Antoine uses pain as a tool for growth
This episode was sponsored by Matthew Stevenson Insurance.
Website: https://matthew-stevenson.ca/#work
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Ep 23 - Brian and Mikey Ehrenworth
In this episode, we sit down with Brian and Mikey Ehrenworth of Frameworth Sports Marketing, one of the most recognized names in the sports memorabilia world. From working with legends like Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby to managing wild behind-the-scenes moments like recovering Rick Nash’s jerseys from a garbage dump. Brian and Mikey share what it takes to build trust and maintain excellence in the sports world. Their stories are a mix of grit, good timing, and genuine relationships. Whether it's traveling across the country to hang frames in a superstar’s home or coordinating one-of-a-kind memorabilia projects, they’ve built a business where passion meets precision. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work behind the scenes with the biggest names in sports, this episode gives you a front-row seat. Topics Discussed in This Episode: – How Frameworth became a go-to brand for athletes like Sidney Crosby and Wayne Gretzky – The unbelievable story of Rick Nash’s missing jerseys – Building trust and relationships in the sports industry – Creating authentic memorabilia that fans love – Balancing family business dynamics with professional growth
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Ep 22 - Lee Whitley
A Bold, New Cancer Medicine that Big Pharma Doesn't Want People to Use | Lee Whitley | Ep.22 |
In this episode, we sit down with Lee Whitley, the founder of Lee’s Oil, who has spent nearly a decade giving away plant-based medicine to people battling serious illnesses. Lee shares the story behind his cannabis-based formula that he claims has helped people with brain cancer, colon cancer, lupus, autism, and more. He tells us about the lives saved, including children, pets, and patients once told they had weeks to live.
Lee says the proof is in the people—and he invites anyone to reach out and talk to them directly. In fact, he once turned down a $1.5 billion offer for his formula, refusing to hand over control to big pharmaceutical companies. His mission is to make healing accessible, not profitable.
This episode offers a rare look into the mindset of someone who believes so deeply in what he’s doing, he’s willing to lose everything to keep doing it.
Topics Discussed in This Episode:
How Lee’s medicine is made using CBD and plant-based ingredients
Why he turned down billions of dollars from pharmaceutical companies
Stories of people who say they’ve healed using his formula
The link between immune health and disease recovery
Why he gives out medicine for free to those who can’t afford it
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Ep. 21 - Dr. Ira Price
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ira Price, an emergency physician and founder of Synergy Health Services. Ira shares his unconventional journey from dropping out of high school to enrolling in one of the top medical schools in the world. As someone who struggled with ADHD, he opens up about strategies that helped him finally understand how to learn and succeed.
Ira's story is a reminder that you can break the mold, take a different path, and still create something meaningful.
Topics Discussed in This Episode:
– Growing up with ADHD
– Discovering Ritalin and how it changed his ability to learn
– Leaving high school and finding his way into medicine
– Psychedelics and the early moments of self-awareness
– Starting Synergy Health Services and developing cannabis protocols
– Being a father and learning through failure
– Honest thoughts on modern medicine and what needs to change
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