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The Trade Up Podcast

John Finan & Lisa Brandt

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The Trade Up Podcast is your guide to understanding, navigating, and excelling in the world of a career in the trades. Join John Finan and Lisa Brandt, co-authors of TRADE UP, as they delve into why the trades stand out as a compelling career choice for the younger generation. Uncover the various pathways leading to a successful entry into the trades and gain insights on how to thrive in this field. Tune in to hear firsthand experiences from individuals thriving in the industry.
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G and F

Erin Davis, Lisa Brandt

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Take two radio pals who've lived long enough to know better (but sometimes don't), have gained wisdom, dropped some filters and just want to talk with you about...everything and you have Gracefully and Frankly. Erin and Lisa share personal takes on their AND your experiences, hot topics and a lot of love. Made possible by enVypillow.com. Use the promo code GF for 10% off all purchases. Presented by SierraSil.com. Use the promo code GF for 10% off all online purchases. Email Erin and Lisa to ...
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Two Minutes Out Of The Box

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Sports editorial "Two Minutes Out of the Box" with Mike Stubbs, voice of the London Knights. Daily intelligent and entertaining commentary on pro sports from London, Ontario's number-one station for news, talk and sports. Listen to First Thing with Mike Stubbs & Lisa Brandt, weekday mornings on NewsTalk 1290 CJBK. #ldnont
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People doing Physics

Cavendish Laboratory

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As fascinating as physics can be, it can also seem very abstract, but behind each experiment and discovery stands a real person trying to understand the universe. Join us at the Cavendish Laboratory on the first Thursday of every month as we get up close and personal with the researchers, technicians, students, teachers, and people that are the beating heart of Cambridge University’s Physics department. Each episode also covers the most exciting and up-to-date physics news coming out of our ...
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P&L (Priorities and Lifestyle) Podcast with Rob Schulz is a show for business owners. Join us as host and financial planner Rob Schulz connects with business owners and experts to talk about business building, life, money — and the all-important transition out of the business, which is a challenge and an opportunity for everyone who steps on this path. See our disclosures here - https://www.schulzwealth.com/
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Mark and Joe are joined by writer and broadcaster Lisa Brandt to discuss a massive environmental art installation by Bulgarian artist Christo Yavacheff and French artist Jeanne-Claude, the artists known jointly as Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Lisa started in radio and has since moved into voice-over work and writing for hire as a freelancer, which sh…
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Joe and Mark invite Tony Schwartz, a veteran freelance first assistant director and line producer for film and television, to make the case for why everyone should watch The Wire. Tony worked on two of Joe and Mark's favorite shows: Freaks and Geeks and the cult favorite, Firefly, and talks about the heartbreak of working on such fabulous shows onl…
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Episode 94 is all about gratitude as we approach Thanksgiving weekend. Science shows being thankful changes our brains for the better. We talk turkey about cooking the perfect bird and a sneaky side dish. Why Canada ranks high on the happiness scale. And how airport security took Erin out of her comfort zone. We're thankful that you listen! And we'…
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John Schissler, owner/CEO of J&M Hospitality, through which he operates several franchises of Chicken Salad Chick, joined me this week to cover a type of business I’ve barely talked about in the past 70 episodes: franchisee businesses. John shared how he got involved in the venture in the first place, what makes franchisee businesses so unique from…
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On this episode of the Trade Up Podcast, John & Lisa discuss several pressing issues in the world of skilled trades and education, including a recent article from Maclean's Magazine that explores salaries in the trades and why people change their minds about pursuing these careers. They also cover the key personality traits that make young people s…
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Today we are joined by Professor Sam Stranks, Professor of Optoelectronics and Royal Society University Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, and a Joint Member here at the Cavendish Laboratory. Growing up in Australia, Sam graduated from the University of Adelaide with a BA in German and Applied Mathematics, …
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It's the "season of birthdays" for BOTH Queenagers Lisa & Erin and there's a word for when you turn the same age as the year you were born. (1962-62!) It's not all in your DNA when it comes to dementia - there are preventive measures you can take. We'll explore the idea of dining out alone. And we learn the dos and don'ts of stacking a dishwasher. …
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Canadian science fiction writer Hugh A. D. Spencer joins the lads to talk about one of his favorite bits of audio – the original radio play of The War of the Worlds. The novel by H. G. Wells was written in the 1890s, and adapted by Orson Welles for his Mercury Theatre in 1938. Howard Koch adapted the story for the radio. Koch used the trope of the …
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This week on Ep 92 with Lisa & Erin: one of us is doing the podcast on the road AND having a birthday today so cake’s on us! Keeping up energy as we age, how to pursue your passion or Ikigai, did Tupper”ware out" its welcome, and a turncoat in the family! Listen free thanks to SierraSil.com and EnVypillow.com. Gracefully & Frankly is free, thanks t…
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Jess Stewart, founder/CEO of Jess Stewart LLC, joined me this week to share some of the lessons that she teaches entrepreneurs. Jess grew up with a military father that instilled in her drive and that giving up was never an option, and she took that attitude and used it to build a successful medical billing company. Now, Jess uses all the lessons t…
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In Ep 91 Lisa and Erin are talking the cycle of perfectionism, the absolute perfection of Dan & Eugene Levy, the “magic bra trick” - do you do it? Lisa’s death threats (yep) and pets: do we baby them TOO much, and what about the declawing issue? Listen and weigh in. Free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #pets #love #perfectionism #Queena…
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Joe and Mark are joined by the wonderfully original writer Tom Bradley. 3:AM Magazine describes Tom as "... one of the most criminally underrated authors on the planet." Tom explains what it was like to be a six foot, eight-inch tall red-haired American, living in China and Japan and teaching at a number of English-language universities in both cou…
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On this episode, John offers his take on a number of stories making the news, including the new awards for apprentices and mentors, and a reduction of foreign temporary workers announced, but not in the construction sector. John also reflects on his previous conversation with Campbell MacArthur about his unique experience in the trades industry. Fo…
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Blair is a working stage, screen and voice actor and the president of ACTRA Alberta, the acting union for screen and voice performers. He shares with hosts Joe and Mark some fun acting stories and how various actors pursue their art before talking about the play that still inspires him, Little Shop of Horrors. Blair got to see the show at the age o…
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In Ep 90 Lisa Brandt & Erin Davis cover it all: from the right way to nap to romance in the food aisles! Been a victim of “breadcrumbing?” (Bet you have.) Why indoor footwear may be a sole-saver and what’s this: decorating your fridge INSIDE??? Listen FREE, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #queenagers #podcast #fridgescaping #shoes #deco…
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This week, we dive into the sales world with special guest Tiffany Koettel. Tiffany is the president of Growth Mindset Sales and has 25 years of sales and sales leadership experience. We discuss the right and wrong ways to approach sales as a newcomer, the importance of having the right mindset, and why it’s so important to treat others as they’d l…
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Joe and Mark are joined by the famed cyberpunk author Bruce Sterling, from his studio in Torino (Turin), Italy. "I don't like doing the same thing over," Bruce says. "So, I don't write trilogies or sequels. I'm writing a lot of short fiction. I do some lecturing and consulting. I'm also the art director of an arts festival here in Turin, which is c…
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Our guests today come from very different walks of life and have been following widely different paths, which have both led them here to Cambridge and the Cavendish. More than just location, it’s clear that our guests have a lot in common and a lot to share. Ugandan contemporary artist, dancer and researcher, Robert Ssempijja, is the third Cavendis…
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In Ep 89 we ask would you PAY to attend a wedding? Lisa's cheese dreams have almost come true but at one store chain they're locking up the fromage! You've heard of the Bucket List; this list rhymes with bucket but it's things you would NEVER do again! All that and more FREE thanks to EnVyPillow.com and SierraSil.com. #cheese #podcast #queenagers #…
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Ep 88 is sounding GREAT - an app to help groups meet for meals (would you?), the shot that could help stave off dementia, the reasons for our triggers (does feedback feel like criticism?), JOY as a strategy...and is it rude to ask when someone’s gonna retire? LOTS of great convo - and you - all FREE, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and Sier…
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Lisa Harrington, Founder/CEO of Abiding Strategy and former guest of the show, joins me again this week to talk about what it means to be a leader, and how that’s different from just managing a business. We discussed the transition from being an entrepreneur with no or few employees to leading an entire team, how to learn when to delegate, and the …
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On this episode of The Trade Up Podcast, John Finan talks to Campbell MacArthur about his unique experience in the trades industry and his path to owning his own business, Cam's Colours Painting & Finishing. Learn more about Cam's Colours at https://www.camscolours.ca/. For more information about the Trade Up: Why buy a job when you can start a car…
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Mark and Joe are joined by writer and poet Abigail Grimes to discuss the classic Ray Bradbury novel Fahrenheit 451. Fahrenheit 451, as perhaps you know, is a warning about the dangers of totalitarian thinking and censorship. "One of the criticisms about the book is the writing is so beautiful that it's hard to take it seriously," Abigail tells us. …
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Feeling HOPEFUL about a LOT in Ep 87! Erin's glued to the DNC and Lisa’s addressing envelopes like crazy - and NOT just to relatives she’s found thru DNA. Why it's super important to check the fine print - even for something like Disney+. What Matthew Perry's death reveals about those closest to him. Two "bumps" in aging? We'll tell you when. FREE …
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Joe and Mark welcome their first return guest: writer and editor Ira Nayman! Ira has returned to help Mark and Joe understand the importance and fun of the early Marx Brothers films, including Animal Crackers (1930), Monkey Business (1931), Horse Feathers (1932) and Duck Soup (1933). Ira makes the convincing case that if you love Monty Python, and …
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In Ep 86, KARENS want their names back! Hey - are you Gen Jones? Question: WHY won’t some people use earbuds in public places??? Crave peace, go BLUE: how H20 in any form has mentally healing properties. Do we? That’s up to you - listen free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Thanks for the 5000 watches of our FB Live Ep 85. Find it on You…
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Steve Conwell, Founder/CEO of Final Ascent, joined me this week for a conversation all about optimizing your business’s exit strategy. Steve actually went through a business sale himself years ago and realized that their strategy wasn’t the best and, had he known what he does now, the sale would’ve gone so much smoother. So, Steve founded Final Asc…
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Author Jenn Thorson joins the lads for a discussion of the classic children’s story, Alice in Wonderland. Jenn's latest work is set in the world of Wonderland. She writes about Mary Ann Carpenter, the White Rabbit’s former housemaid, who must solve various mysteries. Jenn has also written humour and humorous science fiction. Mark, Joe and Jenn disc…
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Author and critic Michael Antman joins Joe and Mark for a wide-ranging discussion about visual arts and writing. Michael started out as a poet. After switching to fiction, he's had two novels published by indie presses: Cherry Whip and Everything Solid Has A Shadow. He likes to explore themes of self-knowledge in his work, or, more accurately, "the…
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The team is taking a short break this summer and will be back in September with a plethora of new guests. To help you wait, we’ve selected a couple of previous episodes we wanted to share again with you. This month, we go back to the Ray Dolby Centre for a tour of what was, at the time of recording in January 2023, still very much a building site. …
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Ep 84: Taking a chance when you make a connection - Erin met her pen pal and it couldn't have gone better! Memories of Jasper, Céline's triumphant return and #weird things people do during an open house. PLUS details on next week's Facebook Live - don’t miss it. Join us FREE thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #friendship #penpals #olympics…
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James Sellers returns to the show to briefly discuss what’s been going on with his business Sellmark before we dive into the main topic of this week’s episode: the challenges of global manufacturing. James shares why he has to constantly follow geopolitical news and how recent wars have impacted his business, and also shares his perspective on the …
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Mark and Joe are thrilled to welcome Catherine Fitzsimmons to the show. Catherine is the founder of Brain Lag, an acclaimed Canadian science fiction and fantasy press that has now published fifty books! Catherine is also a writer, with six novels under her belt, and an artist in other ways. She explains how the press came to be and the role it play…
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In Ep 83 we laugh a LOT plus rephrasing to change your heart, a cool cooking hack (us?!?), actual “shrinkflation” proof, a DIFFERENT covid wave & (ugh) self-sabotage. PLUS a reminder of our FB live event on 08/08 at 8 ET! Listen free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. #BFFS #seniors #covid #chicken #laughter #pals #Queenagers #attitude #re…
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Back in 2003, at the WorldCon held in Toronto, Canada – known as Torcon 3 – Joe Mahoney met Mark Rayner for the first time. Joe also had an opportunity to meet and interview John Scalzi for a radio documentary that later aired on CBC Radio's The Current. The interview (the entirety of which is included in this episode) is a fascinating slice of his…
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This week, Ep 82 has a WHOLE lotta shaking going on: from actual earthquakes near Erin’s island to news that floored us. Good vibrations: actual medical use for personal massagers? (Yes we go…there.) Running away from home (again) & more. Listen FREE thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com and remember 08.08 at 8 pm is our FB LIVE…
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Pete Benenati, founder of Benenati Law, brings over 30 years of experience to the current business transaction market. Pete represents both buyers and sellers and has learned over the years the best ways to make sure the deal works out smoothly for their clients, including a huge focus on tax planning throughout the entire process. Pete and I discu…
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Joe and Mark are joined by the super successful and super-fun science fiction writer, John Scalzi. It's an entertaining conversation about science fiction, the egotistical nature of writing, and John's hobby, which is music. In addition to having a terrible case of G.A.S. (guitar acquisition syndrome), John loves creating "weird ambient electronic …
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On this episode, John shares his thoughts on some freebie experiences for high school students that are looking for a path in the trades & why the "golden rule" shouldn't be followed. Lisa & John also talk about a new no-fee bank account for apprentices that's being offered by one of the big Canadian banks. For more information about the Trade Up: …
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Hot enough for you? In episode 81, we explore why it really IS the humidity and not the heat. Details on our second Facebook live - when to tune in and how you can win a special G and F prize! Erin has a round-up of dum-dums of the week! Lisa shares a personal story of how she thought her greatest fear might be coming true. People around the world …
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Mark and Joe chat with the Canadian poet and science fiction doyenne, Candas Jane Dorsey. Candas is well-known in Canadian science fiction circles for her work as a novelist (Black Wine, A Paradigm of Earth) and editor-in-chief of The Books Collective, which included River, Slipstream and Tesseract Books. The conversation begins around one of Canda…
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Hello dear listeners. The team of People doing Physics is taking a short break this summer and will be back in September with new guests and more physics chats. To help you wait, we’ve selected a couple of previous episodes we wanted to share again with you. We start with our panel episode with three Undergraduate students, which comes out just as …
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In this 80th Episode of G&F we’re wrapped in a Canadian flag and slathered in maple syrup (& sunscreen). TikTok claims beer can help your tan: Truth, or Bull Schlitz? Erin finds an expiry date she’ll obey. I AM: Celine Dion - will you watch it? One of us did; listen in. Why it’s a good time to buy a BBQ, PLUS a Canadiana quiz! (Sorry in advance if …
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Eric Wessinger successfully managed a family business transition at Richards Supply over the course of around 10 years. His journey with the company began as a summer job, involving various roles while growing up, before he pursued a different career path for about a decade. Returning to Richards Supply with newfound perspective and experience, Eri…
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Ben Fox is founder of the amazing book discovery site Shepherd. Joe and Mark talk to Ben about a book that had a huge impact on him. Native Son, by Richard Wright, was assigned to Ben as a senior in high school. "I hated it from the depths of my soul, but now this book is strongly in my DNA," Ben says. He doesn't hate the story now, though it does …
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It's Ep 79 and we ask where do you get ideas on what to watch? (There's no more TV Guide but we have a couple of recommendations!) Guess what? There's a scientific reason why Ryan Seacrest gets every major TV gig in the US. The Magic Eraser has a dark side, and myths that just won't go away, even though they've been debunked! Join Lisa Brandt & Eri…
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On this episode of The Trade Up Podcast, John Finan talks to one of his newest employees at Finan Home Service - his son, Blake! Instead of following his Dad into the family business, Blake spent a few years on very different career paths. He'll explain why he has decided that a skilled trade is now the right move for him and for his family. For mo…
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In Ep 78, Queenagers Erin Davis and Lisa Brandt go from serenity to chaos as we explore the Silent Book Club AND why noisy restaurants won't ever change. Also, how the Loblaws boycott helped us all - and just WHEN do we become elderly? (We will kick that idea around with our slippers!) G&F is always FREE to you thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSi…
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In Episode 77, Erin's tip from G&F listeners about planting something in her yard - and it's not flowers or vegetables! The top complaints Boomers have about life today - you can agree, disagree or add to the list. The unbelievable TRUE story of a neighbour from hell and how Lisa's friends dealt with him. And why it's still good to carry a bit of c…
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John and Lisa discuss reasons why service calls are more expensive. They take a Mars-and-Venus look at empathy in the workplace. And John weighs in on some government decisions regarding skilled trades, including the FAST program, coming to Ontario high schools this fall. For more information about the Trade Up: Why buy a job when you can start a c…
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