CREATE - The Podcast

By Mark Kondrat - Entrepreneur & Podcast Host

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Episodes: 170

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CREATE - The Podcast is all about sharing uplifting stories of creative people - entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, community leaders and more. 

Episodes release every Wednesday!


Episode Date
Greater Than Fear: Cory Davison’s Journey of Reinvention | CREATE - The Podcast
May 06, 2026
From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Kent Swanlund’s CO2Brew Journey | CREATE - The Podcast
Apr 29, 2026
Business is Human: Amish Morjaria’s Forward Level Mindset | CREATE - The Podcast
Apr 23, 2026
Built by Hand, Inspired by History: The Art of Brad Holt | CREATE - The Podcast
Apr 15, 2026
Guntis Sethi: Scaling Spicebros Through Discipline and Creativity | CREATE - The Podcast
Apr 08, 2026
Alastair Smart: Building a Life of Happiness Through Connection and Curiosity | CREATE - The Podcast
Apr 01, 2026
Breaking Silence: Reclaiming Your Voice with Amber Nicole Hayes | CREATE - The Podcast
Mar 25, 2026
The Business of Creativity: Pushing Boundaries in Craft Beverages | CREATE - The Podcast
Mar 18, 2026
Beyond the Anchor Desk: Linda Olsen on Purpose & Reinvention | CREATE - The Podcast
Mar 04, 2026
Living the Brand: How Steve McVicker Builds Culture, Not Just Products | CREATE - The Podcast
Feb 20, 2026
Andrew Gass: Chef by Trade, Brewer by Passion, Competitor at Heart | CREATE - The Podcast
Feb 11, 2026
Dillon Stecyk: Creating Aroabora - Banff’s Mountain Music Festival | CREATE - The Podcast
Feb 04, 2026
Tasha Swiderski: Creating a Healthier, More Intentional Life | CREATE - The Podcast
Jan 28, 2026
Michael Noble: A Lifetime at the Table | CREATE - The Podcast
Jan 21, 2026
Stephane Prevost: Refinement Through Simplicity | CREATE - The Podcast
Jan 14, 2026
Fueling Life: Jason Zaran on Health, Business, and Choosing the Hard Path | CREATE - The Podcast
Jan 08, 2026
Blueprint Your Synchronicity with Dillon Stecyk | CREATE - The Podcast
Dec 31, 2025
Behind the Festival: Chris Schoengut’s Journey of Creativity & Change | CREATE - The Podcast
Dec 24, 2025
The Race Maker: Inside Tom Bamford’s Life of Building Events That Inspire | CREATE - The Podcast
Dec 17, 2025
Hien Pham – Humour & Everyday Life: What Happens When You Just Start Posting | CREATE - The Podcast
Dec 10, 2025
Peter Bishop - The Accidental Entrepreneur: Design, Dead Bodies & the Future of AI
Dec 03, 2025
Returning To Nature: ‘Rewilding’ with Scott Sunderwald | CREATE – The Podcast
Nov 26, 2025
Meet Colin Patterson – Flames Alumni, Stanley Cup Champion, Community Leader | CREATE - The Podcast
Nov 19, 2025
Meet Robert Bruce McKay – President of Lloyd Bruce Home Collections| CREATE - The Podcast
Nov 12, 2025
From the Ice to the Butcher Block: The Grit and Grind of Taras Foremsky | CREATE – The Podcast
Nov 06, 2025
Twists, Turns & Pretzels: Maria Chau’s Unexpected Journey
Oct 29, 2025
Chasing the Last 5%: The Soffritto Story with Gordon Fontaine | CREATE – The Podcast
Oct 29, 2025
Dane Thorogood – Tee. Sip. Repeat. The Story Behind Templ | CREATE – The Podcast
Oct 15, 2025
Meet Rambod Rezaie – Aviator, Academic, and Overall Renaissance Man| CREATE - The Podcast
Oct 08, 2025
Meet Bob Sumner – Connector, Communicator, and Calgary’s Very Own Media Matchmaker | CREATE - The Podcast
Oct 01, 2025
Meet Rob Swiderski – Entrepreneur, Mushroom Innovator, and Family Man
Sep 24, 2025
Meet Chelsea Tessier – Co-Founder, Head Brewer, and the Creative Force Behind Polyrhythm Brewing
Sep 17, 2025
Meet Bill McKenzie – Brand Builder, Team Leader, and CEO of Foothills Creamery | CREATE - The Podcast
Sep 10, 2025
Meet Greg Zeschuk – Physician, Video Game Trailblazer, and Craft Beer Entrepreneur | CREATE - The Podcast
Sep 03, 2025
Meet Jeff Meszaros – Artist, Storyteller, and Founder of JAM Bottle Cap Art | CREATE - The Podcast
Aug 27, 2025
Meet Max Powers – Adventurer, Instructor, and Community-Minded Realtor | CREATE - The Podcast
Aug 20, 2025
Meet Peter Keith – Chef, Entrepreneur, and Community Builder | CREATE - The Podcast
Aug 13, 2025
Kelly Mandeville – Connector, Creator, and Co-Founder of Monster Sauce | CREATE - The Podcast
Aug 06, 2025
The Best Bavarian Hefeweizen in the World - Jochen Fahr | LMFAB 126
Dec 04, 2024
How can we influence the culture, but work within it at the same time? - Christine & Roger | LMFAB 125
Nov 07, 2024
It’s not just about making a dollar, it’s about doing good in the community. - Matt Livingstone | LMFAB 124
Oct 10, 2024
When you can go do something you’re passionate about, it feels purposeful - Luke Butterworth | LMFAB 123
Sep 12, 2024
You've got to be comfortable with being uncomfortable - Steve McVicker | LMFAB 122
Sep 05, 2024
Beer isn’t just a commodity - it brings people together - Eric Schrader | LMFAB 121
Aug 29, 2024
How do we create a sustainable food system?- Marc Wandler | LMFAB 120
Aug 22, 2024
I wanted to learn everything from the ground up - Ignacio Rodriguez | LMFAB 119
Aug 15, 2024
You can't define yourself by what you sell but how you sell it - Mark Hamilton | LMFAB 118
Aug 08, 2024
Adventurous Brewing in the Barley Belt - Alex Horner | LMFAB 117
Aug 01, 2024
Remembering Abi Moore | LMFAB 116
Jul 25, 2024
The only thing I can do is be me - hopefully that inspires others - Wilson Wong | LMFAB 115
Jul 18, 2024
"If you’re always trying, pushing, and working it will always get better.” - Tay Odynski | LMFAB 114
Jun 11, 2024
I’m a procrastinator – I work really well under pressure - Nicole Gomes | LMFAB 113
Apr 23, 2024
Be true to yourself; just be who you are - Vikram Vij | LMFAB 112
Apr 02, 2024
Celebrate your wins as massive victories and recognize your losses - Anthony Lynch | LMFAB 111
Mar 26, 2024
You Gotta Fill That Glass Up With Life - JP Pedhirney | LMFAB 110
Mar 18, 2024
What we’re going through solidifies our place in the future - Graham Sherman | LMFAB 109
Mar 05, 2024
Create work so interesting you actually want to do it! - Paul Wilson | LMFAB 108
Feb 20, 2024
The Idea is That it’s a Place You Come to be Yourself - Tim Truax | LMFAB 107
Feb 13, 2024
Being a Small Business Doesn't Mean We Can't Have a Big Impact - Connor Curran | LMFAB 106
Feb 06, 2024
There’s an Abundance of Opportunities Out There - Jacqueline Jacek | LMFAB 105
Jan 30, 2024
It's My Responsibility to Share and Represent My Culture - Elia Herrera | LMFAB 104
Jan 23, 2024
Why Not Build a True Community With Like-Minded People? - Jeff Humphreys | LMFAB 103
Jan 15, 2024
Heavy Burdens are Light when Many Hands Lift - Rob Swiderski | LMFAB 102
Oct 05, 2023
If You Like Sports We Can Immediately Take Down a Wall - Ryan Pinder | LMFAB 101
Sep 29, 2023
Episode #100 - Bill Robinson & Peter Bishop, Founders of Tastely
Jul 26, 2023
Episode #99 - Chris Schoengut, Vice President at Trixstar LIVE
Jul 06, 2023
Episode #98 with William Whiting, Head Brewer of Rapid Ascent Brewing
Jun 22, 2023
Luke Butterworth, COO of EPIC & Peter Keith, Owner of Meuwly's
May 29, 2023
Episode #96 - Scott & Nick Bell, Owners of Dark Woods Brewing
May 25, 2023
Jim Button Special #2 with Mark Kondrat, Jeff Popiel, Sarah Geddes & Fraser Abbott
May 18, 2023
Episode #95 - Jeff A. Meszaros, Owner/Artist of JAM Bottle Cap Art
May 04, 2023
Episode #94 - Darren Scott, COO of GNU Spirits
Apr 19, 2023
Jim Button Special with Mark Kondrat, Julie Van Rosendaal, Avnish Mehta & Terry Andryo
Apr 13, 2023
Episode #93 - Brent Malysh, Co-Owner & CEO of Backroads Brewing Company
Apr 05, 2023
Episode #92 - Jeff Demaniuk, Operations Manager at Fernie Brewing Co.
Mar 22, 2023
Episode #91 - Craig Wood, Founder and Co-Owner of Wild North Brewing Co.
Mar 15, 2023
Episode #90 - Matthew Hendriks, Owner of ByHendo
Mar 01, 2023
Episode #89 - Scott Hergott, Executive Chef for Pursuit
Feb 22, 2023
Episode #88 - Dave Maess, Marketing Manager of Big Rock Brewery
Feb 15, 2023
Episode #87 - Sean Pronger, Former NHL Player
Feb 09, 2023
Episode #86 - Jenny Burthwright, Founder & Owner of Jane Bond BBQ
Feb 01, 2023
Episode #85 - Brad & Helen, Owners of 4th Meridian
Jan 25, 2023
Episode #84 - Lyle Thorsen, Co-founder of Rocky View Brewing Co.
Jan 18, 2023
Episode #83 - Geoff & Ty from Two House Brewing Co.
Jan 11, 2023
Episode #82 - Rhys Oswald From Omen Brewing
Jan 03, 2023
Episode #81 - Cole Boyd from Bent Stick Brewing Co.
Dec 28, 2022
Episode #80 - Cameron Owner of Alley Cat Brewing
Dec 21, 2022
Episode #79 - Raymond Bredenhof - Bredenhof Hop Farms
Dec 14, 2022
Episode #78 - Jason Foster from CBC
Dec 08, 2022
Episode #77 - Hans, Shane & Kirk from Blindman Brewing
Dec 01, 2022
Episode #76 - Bart Watson from Brewers Association
Nov 24, 2022
Episode #75 - Doug From Blind Enthusiasm
Nov 17, 2022
Episode #74 - Troy Wassill, the co-owner and head brewer of Longroof Brewing Co
Nov 10, 2022
Episode #73 - Ryan & Mason, Founders of Ale Architect
Nov 03, 2022
Episode #72 - Peter Keith, Co-Founder and Owner of Meuwly’s
Oct 27, 2022
Episode #71 - Danielle Radvak & Max Rude with The Pass Beer Co.
Sep 08, 2022
Episode #70 - Matt Gaetz with RGE Solutions
Aug 12, 2022
Episode #69 - Remo Trotta with Spolumbo's Italian Deli
Aug 05, 2022
Episode #68 - Cael Tucker and Mike Macleod Tailgunner Brewery
Jul 29, 2022
Episode #67 - Jennifer Stewart & Geoff Allan Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub & BSB Brewing
Jul 14, 2022
Episode #66 - Jordan Beatty Operations Manager - Sherlock Holmes Hospitality Group
Jun 29, 2022
Episode #65 - Sebastian Lehner - Owner, The Butcher's Son
Jun 01, 2022
Episode #64 - George Best General Manager, Travois Ale Works - Medicine, Alberta
May 19, 2022
Episode #63 - Kelti Baird - Managing Owner, Theoretically Brewing Company
May 18, 2022
Episode #62 - Rob Engman, President - Taps Media
May 13, 2022
Episode #61 - Cooking With Beer! Featuring: Mike Garth, Village Brewing & Don Saviak, All Beef Catering
May 05, 2022
Episode #60 - Half Hitch Brewing’s Brew For Ukraine Project Featuring: Vern Raincock & Chris Heier
Apr 28, 2022
Episode #59 - Peter Keith Co-Founder, Meuwly’s Artisan Food Market
Apr 14, 2022
Episode #58 - TK Palermo Communications Manager, Collective Arts Brewing
Apr 07, 2022
Episode #57 - Prairie Dog Brewing Co-Founders - Laura Cole & Jay Potter
Mar 24, 2022
Episode #56 - Rob Sawchcuk Co-Founder - Border City Brewing Company
Mar 10, 2022
Episode #55 - Fahr Brewery Jochen Fahr (Founder) & Terra Harvey (Executive Assistant)
Feb 24, 2022
Episode #54 - Graham Sherman Founder - Tool Shed Brewery
Feb 12, 2022
Episode #53 - Emily Baadsvik Co-Founder & CEO - Wild Tea Kombucha
Jan 27, 2022
Episode #52 - Bob Sutton VP Sales & Logistics RAHR Malting (Retired)
Jan 13, 2022
Episode #51 - Steve Abrams, Rob Doyle & Mike Cuch Co-Founders - Harmon’s Craft Brewery
Nov 30, 2021
Episode 50 - Michael Allemeier Canadian Master Chef & SAIT Culinary Educator
Nov 23, 2021
Episode 49 - Stewart Brown Brewery Operations Manager - Three Bears Brewery & Restaurant
Nov 16, 2021
Episode 48 - Mike Foniok & Dave Ronneberg, Co-Founders - The Establishment Brewing Company
Nov 09, 2021
Episode 46 - Mental Health In The Hospitality Industry
Sep 14, 2021
Episode 47 - Mental Health In The Hospitality Industry
Sep 14, 2021
Episode 45 - Mental Health In The Hospitality Industry
Sep 14, 2021
Episode 44 - John Eresman, Founder - Gradient Beverages Corp.
Sep 07, 2021
Brightside Presents: Let’s Meet For A Beer - Mountain Town Series!
Aug 24, 2021
Episode 40 - Brian Dunn - Founder, Canmore Brewing Company
Aug 24, 2021
Episode 41 - Miranda Batterink - Head Brewer, Banff Ave Brewing Company
Aug 24, 2021
Episode 42 - Spike Baker - Head Brewer, Jasper Brewing Company
Aug 24, 2021
Episode 43 - Aric Johnson & Jason Griffiths - Co-Founders, Folding Mountain Brewing
Aug 24, 2021
Episode 35 - Nicole Gomes, Chief Chicken Officer - Cluck N Cleaver
Jul 27, 2021
Episode 36 - Marc Shields & Bud Kelly - Troubled Monk, Red Deer, Alberta
Jul 21, 2021
Episode 37 - Adam Nachbaur & Amanda Gammel - Snake Lake Brewing Co, Sylvan Lake, Alberta
Jul 21, 2021
Episode 38 - Ben Fiddler & Kennedy Ball - Dog Island Brewing, Slave Lake, Alberta
Jul 21, 2021
Episode 39 - Shane Groendahl, Matt Willerton & Hans Doef - Blindman Brewing, Lacombe, Alberta
Jul 21, 2021
Episode 34 - Chef James Holmes - Salt & Brick, Kelowna, BC
Jul 20, 2021
Brightside Presents: Let’s Meet For A Beer - Alberta Road Trip Series!
Jul 20, 2021
Episode 33 - Paul Rogalski
Jul 13, 2021
Episode 32 - Christine Sandford, Executive Chef - Biera
Jul 06, 2021
Episode 31 - Derek Dammann, Owner & Chef - Maison Publique
Jun 29, 2021
Episode 30 - Todd Perrin, Chef & Owner - Mallard Cottage
Jun 22, 2021
Episode 26 - Brandon Boutin (Co-Founder) & Nik Kozub (Brewer) - Town Square Brewing
Jun 14, 2021
Episode 27 - Bryan Launier & Adam Corsaut - Co-Founders, Analog Brewing Co.
Jun 14, 2021
Episode 28 - Zane Christensen & Cameron French - Co-Owners, Alley Kat Brewing Co.
Jun 14, 2021
Episode 29 - Richard Fyk, Co-Founder - SYC Brewing Company
Jun 14, 2021
Brightside Presents: Let’s Meet For A Beer - Edmonton Series
Jun 14, 2021
Brightside Presents: Let’s Meet For A Beer - Calgary Series!
May 17, 2021
Episode 22 - Mike De Jonge, Owner - Marda Loop Brewery
May 17, 2021
Episode 23 - Ben Leon, Matt Gaetz, Derek Waghray, Co-Founders - The Dandy Brewing Company
May 17, 2021
Episode 24 - Jill & Tracy Johnson, Co-Founders - Bitter Sisters Brewing Co.
May 17, 2021
Episode 25 - Doug Hamilton, CEO and Co-Founder - Inner City Brewing
May 17, 2021
Episode 21 - Stephen Lowden, Owner - Pig & Duke
May 11, 2021
Episode 20 - Jen Rogers, Founder & Brewer - Wild Winds Brewery
May 04, 2021
Episode 19 - Dr. Ranjan Kumar, Owner - Delta Brewstillery
Apr 27, 2021
Episode 18 - Rieley Kay, Owner - Cilantro & Chive
Apr 20, 2021
Episode 17 - Geoff Allan, General Manager - Bottlescrew Bill’s Pub
Apr 13, 2021
Episode 16 - Kelsey & Lane Gibson, Co-Founders - Buffalo 9 Brewing Company
Apr 06, 2021
Episode 15 - Brad Goddard, Big Rock Brewing - Director of Business Development & Government Relations
Mar 30, 2021
Episode 14 - Mark Freeland, Founder - Two Rivers Distillery
Mar 23, 2021
Episode 13 - Jenny Burthwright - Founder, Jane Bond BBQ
Mar 16, 2021
Episode 12 - Don Saviak - President, All Beef Catering & Smokehouse
Mar 09, 2021
Episode 11 - Faye Warrington & Marty Lastiwka (Co-Founders - Skunkworks Distillery)
Mar 02, 2021
Episode 10 - Troy Kamphuis-Finnigan (Founder, Rapid Ascent Brewing) & Michael Wood (President, Rok Glacier Water)
Feb 23, 2021
Episode 9 - Ian Binmore - Co-Founder - Bow River Brewing
Feb 16, 2021
Episode 8 - Ty Hinton, Founder - Sydewynder Hops & Vice President - Alberta Hops Producers Association
Feb 09, 2021
Episode 7 - Phil Brian, Director of Brewing - Bearhill Brewing Co.
Feb 02, 2021
Episode 6 - Scott Messenger, Author of “Tapping The West”
Jan 26, 2021
Episode 5 - Graham Matheos & Kevin Young, One For The Road Brewing
Jan 19, 2021
Episode 4 - Jeff Popiel & Fraser Abbott, Village Brewery
Jan 12, 2021
Episode 3 - Blair Berdusco - Executive Director, Alberta Small Brewers Association
Jan 05, 2021
Episode 2 - Euan Thomson - CEO, RAFT Beer Labs
Jan 05, 2021
Episode 1 - Andrew & Damon Moreau - Common Crown Brewing
Dec 23, 2020