Canadian Podcast with ZAK

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Canadian Podcast with ZAK is a long-form interview show featuring Canadians across business, culture, community, history, service, nature and adventure. Each episode centres on what the guest built, lived through, documented, learned or preserved. Based in Calgary and built for a national audience, the show is creating an ongoing record of Canadians worth knowing. Watch and explore the archive at CanadianPodcast.ca.

Episode Date
Face to Face with Orcas on One Breath – Joan Pina
Aug 25, 2026
Capturing the Spirit of Wild Horses on Canvas – Diane Williams
Jul 02, 2026
The Hidden Trauma Behind Youth Homelessness – Krystyna Lloyd
May 21, 2026
An 80-Year Friendship That Circled the Globe – Alison Reid
May 12, 2026
D-Day Aboard HMCS Ottawa: A 101-Year Life of Service – Captain William H. Wilson
Jan 07, 2026
Some Dog Treats Are Only 4.6% Protein – Katarina Legutky
Dec 17, 2025
How the Wealthy Build Long-Term Wealth – Tracey Lundell
Dec 12, 2025
How Disciplined Leaders Build Wealth with Purpose – Gilbert Bong
Dec 10, 2025
What Teens Wish Adults Understood – Carlamay Sheremata
Nov 30, 2025
The Hidden Pressures Men Carry – Dustin Hogan
Nov 22, 2025
Behind the Headlines: Media, Truth and the Future of News – Mario Toneguzzi
Oct 27, 2025
36 Years. Thousands of Stories. One Calgary Legend – Linda Olsen
Oct 14, 2025
Redefining Leadership and Inclusive Entrepreneurship – Dennis Agbegha
Sep 22, 2025
Legacy Is About Presence, Not Achievement – Jacqueline Clements
Sep 15, 2025
Hope's Cradle: Saving Newborns, One Safe Surrender at a Time – Jordan Guildford
Jul 15, 2025
Chronic Fatigue, Gut Health and What Doctors Won't Tell You – Pam Purnell
Apr 12, 2025
How Serving Your Community Makes You a Better Leader – Bryan Goehringer
Feb 10, 2025
The Sunken Secrets of Lake Minnewanka: Alberta's Forgotten Underwater Town
Nov 10, 2024
A Tribute to Calgary's Legendary Anchorman – Darrel Janz
Nov 02, 2024
How Small Shifts Lead to Big Wins – #208
Oct 29, 2024
Alberta's Future, Energy and Affordability – Rebecca Schulz – #207
Aug 12, 2024
From Dentistry to Philanthropy – Monique Barrie – #206
Jul 18, 2024
Overcoming Adversity to Lead in Eye Care – Dr. Diana Monea – #205
Jan 29, 2024
Abandoned Puppies and Alberta's Cold Snap Crisis – Tiffany Beaton – #204
Jan 26, 2024
From Addiction to Hope for La Loche Men – Willis Janvier – #203
Jan 21, 2024
Peer Support for First Responders in Crisis – Mo Shaukat – #202
Jan 11, 2024
Mental Health and Policing: An Officer's Recovery – Jason Sobkowicz – #201
Jan 06, 2024
The Underdog Spirit: Seabiscuit and Canadian Heroes – #200
Jan 04, 2024
Rural Mental Health: The Silent Struggle – Erica Leniczek – #199
Dec 27, 2023
Unlocking Your Fullest Potential – Susannah Pierce – #198
Dec 04, 2023
From Corporate World to Entrepreneurship – Steve Dimic – #197
Oct 17, 2023
JTF2 Founding Member on Being Your Best Self – Shaun Taylor – #196
Sep 06, 2023
Becoming the Person You Needed When You Were Younger – Sean Zubor – #195
Sep 03, 2023
Creating Mental Health Checks – Chris Gore – #194
Aug 30, 2023
Healthy Competition for Ourselves and Others – Jason Beres and Greg Cooper – #193
Aug 23, 2023
Running 22 Marathons in 22 Days for Mental Health – Sachin Latti and Julia Shelley – #192
Aug 20, 2023
Championing Community and Media – Lisa Bowes – #191
Aug 16, 2023
Marketing, AI and Local Campaigns – Ryan Townend – #190
Aug 13, 2023
A Resilient West: Newzones Gallery at 30 – Tamar Zenith – #189
Aug 06, 2023
Inside a Hero's Journey: An Afghanistan Veteran – Daniel Labonte – #188
Aug 05, 2023
Embracing Change After Cancer and a Career Reinvention – Doug Bouey – #187
Aug 01, 2023
22 Marathons in 22 Days for Veterans' Mental Health – Sachin Latti – #186
Jul 29, 2023
Beating Cancer Twice and Giving Back – Lorne Miller – #185
Jul 24, 2023
Volunteering in Your Community – Sean Libin – #184
Apr 10, 2023
How AI Is Changing Skin Cancer Detection – Dr. Nicole Hawkins – #183
Mar 28, 2023
Alberta's Future and the Energy Industry – Catherine Brownlee – #182
Mar 18, 2023
Engaging Your Audience Through Digital Content – Amber Mac – #181
Mar 12, 2023
Mauled by a Grizzly Bear and the Will to Survive – Jeremy Evans – #180
Feb 18, 2023
Building a Positive Culture for Careers – Jackson McDonough
Feb 14, 2023
Controlling Your Emotions for a Better Quality of Life – #178
Feb 07, 2023
Redefining Greatness with a JTF2 Founding Member – Shaun Taylor – #177
Feb 04, 2023
Building a Great Team Through Self-Reflection – Justin Havre – #176
Jan 18, 2023
The Outdoors and Understanding Your Why – Travis Bader – #175
Dec 27, 2022
Life on the Prairies, Illness, and a Higher Power – Tammy Peterson – #174
Dec 23, 2022
The Art of Adversity and Human Optimization – Jeff Depatie – #173
Dec 21, 2022
An RCMP Officer on Modern Technology and First Responders – Steven Watkins – #172
Dec 19, 2022
Building Community with Passion and People – Ellen Parker – #171
Dec 19, 2022
Working Through PTSD and Finding Purpose – Scott Hewlett – #170
Dec 17, 2022
Cognitive Optimization and the Gift of Adversity – Carina Huggins – #169
Dec 17, 2022
Reducing the Stigma Around Mental Health – Broadtree – #168
Dec 14, 2022
Walking Away from the Mafia – Anthony Ruggiano Jr. – #167
Dec 13, 2022
Blending Business with the Performing Arts – Ilene Elkaim – #166
Dec 12, 2022
Preserving Western Heritage Through Silversmithing – Scott Hardy – #165
Dec 12, 2022
Country Music's Road to 20 Million Streams – Dan Davidson – #164
Dec 09, 2022
Why Gut Health Matters – Selin Bilgin – #163
Dec 06, 2022
Childhood Trauma and the Myth of Normal – Daniel Maté – #162
Dec 05, 2022
Building a Band Through the Love of Music – Orchard Sky Band – #161
Dec 01, 2022
Finding the Passion in Music and Life – Jason Blaine – #160
Dec 01, 2022
Cyber Bullying and Social Media Safety – Laurie McCann – #159
Nov 27, 2022
From Dreams to Reality as a Country Star – Hailey Benedict – #158
Nov 24, 2022
Learning from Each Other's Experiences – Sebastien Lavoie – #157
Nov 23, 2022
Why Recessions Can Be Great – Faisal Karmali – #156
Nov 21, 2022
The Precious Gift of Life and Spreading Joy – Jessica Janzen – #155
Nov 21, 2022
Running Across Canada for Veteran Mental Health Awareness – Sachin Latti – #154
Nov 18, 2022
Creating an Epic Life While Enjoying the Ride – Allison Grafton – #153
Nov 16, 2022
From Paratrooper to Executive Protection – Tim "Gunny" Turner – #152
Nov 11, 2022
Combat Engineer in Afghanistan – Chance Burles – #151
Nov 11, 2022
Reducing Community Harm Through Gang Prevention – Shawn Geris – #150
Nov 09, 2022
Overcoming Bulimia and the Journey of Recovery – Jetty Nieuwenhuis – #149
Nov 07, 2022
Derek "Bone Crusher" Dennis – #148
Nov 03, 2022
Evolving Our Perception of Reality Through Connection and Communication – Mandy Smith-Haber – #147
Nov 01, 2022
Flying UN Missions Through Warzones – Julia Shelley – #146
Oct 28, 2022
From Farming Roots to the Country Music Stage – Drew Gregory – #145
Oct 23, 2022
Founding Member of Tier 1 JTF2 – Shaun Taylors – #144
Oct 20, 2022
Creating Art Through Creative Blocks – Stacey Walyuchow – #143
Oct 17, 2022
A Game Changer in Canada's Tech Space – Sydney Wutunee – #142
Oct 10, 2022
Living with Psychosis, Helped by Creativity – John F. Gerrard – #141
Oct 07, 2022
Building a Powerhouse of Women Artists Across Canada – Nicole Rayy – #140
Oct 05, 2022
Off the Beaten Track in Life, Love, and Adventure – Meghan J. Ward – #139
Oct 02, 2022
Understanding Addictions and What We Can Do – Paige Abbott – #138
Sep 29, 2022
Honing Your Craft for the World to Hear – Justin Fancy – #137
Sep 26, 2022
30+ Years of Martial Arts and What It Does for the Soul – Maeghen Cotterill – #136
Sep 20, 2022
How Hypnotherapy Helps You Visit Past Traumas and PTSD – Kate Semeniuk – #135
Sep 18, 2022
Documenting the Pandemic as a Photojournalist – Leah Hennel – #134
Sep 12, 2022
Focusing on Our Strengths, Letting Our Weaknesses Go – Robyn Ashley – #133
Sep 06, 2022
The Journey to Emerge as One of Canada's Top Country Musicians – Cam Bogle – #132
Sep 05, 2022
For the Love of the Peaks and Hiking Canada's Rockies – Andrew Nugara – #131
Sep 02, 2022
Finding Your True Calling and Honing Into That Skillset – David Boyd Janes – #130
Aug 31, 2022
Finding a Work/Life Balance in Show Business – Jenny Steele – #129
Aug 30, 2022
Building Better Leaders for Today and Tomorrow – Renée Safrata – #128
Aug 29, 2022
The Art and Patience of Fly Fishing – Jim McLennan – #127
Aug 28, 2022
Episode 126 | Following and Capturing the Habits of Wolves for 10 Years with John E. Marriott
Aug 25, 2022
Episode 125 | Uplifting others through Lyrics and Sound with Ella Hartt
Aug 24, 2022
Episode 124 | Understanding Canada's Historic Railway Network with Terry Gainer
Aug 22, 2022
Episode 123 | George Webber: A Journey of 45 years in Capturing the Moments of Time
Aug 19, 2022
Episode 121 | Creating Financial Independence no matter what life throws at you with Zahra Khakoo
Aug 12, 2022
Episode 120 | Life Interrupted for Dr. Manu Dua and the journey of Grief with his older sister, Dr. Purul Dua Makkar
Aug 11, 2022
Episode 119 | Understanding Compassion and What it takes to be Vulnerable with Tara and Evan
Aug 01, 2022
Episode 118 | Creating Inspiration with the things and people around you with Walker McKinley
Jun 26, 2022
Episode 117 | Fostering and Adopting at AARCS with Executive Director, Deanna Thompson
Jun 23, 2022
Episode 116 | Understanding your gift and sharing it with your community with Kale Barr
Apr 16, 2022
Episode 115 | Tuning into who you truly are with Katherine Kearney
Apr 01, 2022
Episode 114 | Following your true, inner authentic self with Lyle Reimer
Mar 10, 2022
Episode 113 | The Power of Getting Back Up with Chris Milne
Feb 25, 2022
Episode 112 | Redefining the Meaning of Leadership with Kerri Roe
Feb 24, 2022
Episode 111 | Making a Difference in the World with Ryan Phillips
Feb 22, 2022
Episode 110 | Creating a space of Gratitude with Troy Colmer
Feb 17, 2022
Episode 109 | Building meaningful leadership with Reena Khullar
Feb 17, 2022
Episode 108 | Finding a new you through sobriety and helping others with Vanisha Breault
Feb 16, 2022
Episode 107 | Understanding who we Truly Are with Frank Lonardelli
Jan 26, 2022
Episode 106 | Creating a Safe space and Plan with Heidi Dinning
Dec 14, 2021
Episode 105 | Peeling the layers of mental health with Mandy Smith-Haber
Dec 03, 2021
Episode 104 | Sanja Serwa
Dec 03, 2021
Episode 103 | Building infrastructures to help you with Time Management with Tara Munro
Dec 02, 2021
Episode 102 | Creating a Healthy Life Physically and Mentally with Tish Duffy
Dec 02, 2021
Episode 101 | Creating a Virtual Community and Market for Local Vendors with Sally Leonard
Nov 24, 2021
Episode 100 | Thankful for the Angels Above with MacKenzie Lehner
Nov 24, 2021
Episode 99 | Forming a Strronger Body and Mind with Kenny Dusseault
Nov 23, 2021
Episode 98 | A new outlook on life after 2 heart surgeries with Kevin Tucker
Nov 20, 2021
Episode 97 | Understanding Delta with MIT's Dr. Yaneer Bar-Yam
Aug 04, 2021
Episode 96 | What would a fourth wave look like and are we heading there as we chat with Dr. Malgorzata Gasperowicz
Aug 04, 2021
Episode 95 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with Mayoral Candidate, Jeff Davison
Aug 03, 2021
Episode 94 | Creating inclusive Communities through Creativity with Alkarim Devani
Aug 01, 2021
Episode 92 | Redefining the New Normal with Dr. Joe Vipond
Jul 27, 2021
Episode 91 | Getting to know Your own Voice and True Self with Ariana Kane
Jul 01, 2021
Episode 90 | Creating a Vision for Calgary's Art Community and it's Ecosystem with Alex Sarian
Jun 25, 2021
Episode 89 | When you find what you truly love and What drives you with Vivienne Huisman
Jun 18, 2021
Episode 88 | Biohacking your daily habits for a better quality of life with Lisa Krzyzewski
Jun 11, 2021
Episode 87 | Finding peace through Sobriety and Self-Awareness with Hafiz Mitha
Jun 09, 2021
Episode 86 | Undoing yourself to become a Better Human with David Gaudet
Jun 08, 2021
Episode 85 | Connecting the dots of life with Jesse Lumsden
Jun 05, 2021
Episode 84 | Making the Career shift from TV to the automotive sector with Heath Brown
Jun 02, 2021
Episode 83 | Creating Compassionate Leaders in Your Community with Tara McCool
May 31, 2021
Episode 82 | Understanding your True, Authentic Self through an Awakening with Jackie Dumaine
May 26, 2021
Episode 81 | Calgary's Plastic Surgeon shares his Memorable surgeries and the Journey with Dr. Vick Chahal
May 25, 2021
Episode 80 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with Mayoral Candidate, Jan Damery
May 25, 2021
Episode 79 | Part 01: Remembering the Community and Leaving a Legacy through giving with Patricia Moore
May 24, 2021
Episode 78 | Embracing your Identity with Dawn Van De Schoot
May 22, 2021
Episode 77 | Empowering the Female Youth of Today and Tomorrow with Coach Laurel Adolphe
May 21, 2021
Episode 76 | Aging Gracefully and Finding Ways to Live a Meaningful Life in your mid 60's with Tony McGrath
May 20, 2021
Episode 75 | What it takes to be in the Talent Industry with Kelsea Mannix and David Oulton
May 20, 2021
Episode 74 | When Leadership and Community are in Sync with Paul Dornian
May 18, 2021
Episode 73 | Moving through Emotion with one of Canada's #1 Ballerinos, Yukichi Hattori
May 14, 2021
Episode 72 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with Mayoral Candidate, Jeromy Farkas
May 14, 2021
Episode 71 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with WARD 3 Councillor Candidate, Nate Pike
May 13, 2021
Episode 70 | In the Fast Lane with One of Canada's TOP Race Car Drivers, Parker Thompson
May 12, 2021
Episode 69 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with WARD 11 Councillor Candidate, Lauren Herschel
May 11, 2021
Episode 68 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with Mayoral Candidate, Brad Field
May 10, 2021
Episode 67 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with WARD 12 Councillor Candidate, Evan Spencer
May 10, 2021
Episode 66 | The Magnitude of Sound and it's Healing and Strength for our Minds with Carmen Morin
May 07, 2021
Episode 65 | Surviving the Humboldt Bronco's Tragedy and Making a Difference with Kaleb Dahlgren
May 07, 2021
Episode 64 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with WARD 13 Councillor Candidate, Jay Unsworth
May 07, 2021
Episode 63 | Finding what Works best for Your Niche Market with Shaun Ford
May 06, 2021
Episode 62 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with WARD 1 Councillor Candidate, Jacob McGregor
May 03, 2021
Episode 61 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with Mayoral Candidate, Jyoti Gondek
May 03, 2021
Episode 60 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with WARD 3 Councillor Candidate, Brent Trenholm
May 02, 2021
Episode 59 | Creating an Iconic International Brand in the Prairies with Paul Hardy
Apr 29, 2021
Episode 58 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with Mayoral Candidate, Grace Yan
Apr 28, 2021
Episode 57 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with WARD 3 Councillor Candidate, Jasmine Mian
Apr 28, 2021
Episode 56 | ElectionsCalgary.com Series with Mayoral Candidate, Zane Novak
Apr 26, 2021
Episode 55 | Spreading Joy & Happiness to Your Community with Maria Galura
Apr 22, 2021
Episode 54 | Chief of the Calgary Police, Mark Neufeld shares his journey with the service and the power of teamwork and community.
Apr 22, 2021
Episode 53 | What it takes to be one of Canada's TOP ranking Bronco Riders with Connor Hamilton
Apr 19, 2021
Episode 52 | Chasing your childhood dream and facing obstacles with Dr. Shawna Pandya
Apr 15, 2021
Episode 51 | Understanding your true spiritual self awareness with Kerri Cust
Apr 13, 2021
Episode 50 | Finding who you are through the pieces you create with Gordon Milne
Apr 12, 2021
Episode 49 | Creating a life that you are proud of despite neuromuscular challenges through a wheelchair with Dayle Sheehan
Apr 08, 2021
Episode 48 | Thanking and Remembering all the people that help us to the next level in life with Ben Asselin
Apr 05, 2021
Episode 47 | Aftersports and the Stigma as a Male Figure Skater with Eric Palin
Apr 04, 2021
Episode 46 | Finding your creative space while coping with Autism with Stephen Jones
Apr 02, 2021
Episode 45 | Finding the yourself and the right people to help you deal with the challenges of Mental Health Hayden Jones & Kaitlin Hrudey-Jones
Mar 31, 2021
Episode 44 | Speaking up on Mental Health, Sobriety and Finding peace with Theoren Fleury
Mar 29, 2021
Episode 43 | Understanding our Emotions through the Awareness of Gut Health with Dr. Justine Dowd
Mar 25, 2021
Episode 42 | Finding your way through one brush stroke at a time with Paul Van Ginkel
Mar 23, 2021
Episode 41 | Understanding inner growth and fulfilment through a lens with Dax Justin
Mar 16, 2021
Episode 40 | From Lawyer to avid Rodeo Photographer and lover of the West chat with Thomas Valentine
Mar 09, 2021
Episode 39 | Playing for the Calgary Flames and Leafs to Giving Back to the Community with Matt Stajan
Feb 28, 2021
Episode 38 | Pioneering Alberta’s film sector with the legendary, John Scott
Feb 25, 2021
Episode 37 | The importance of Mental Health Awareness and Branding with W. Brett Wilson
Feb 23, 2021
Episode 36 | Preserving the Western Culture and Prairie Roots with Ingrid Schulz
Feb 18, 2021
Episode 35 | Realizing that life is precious and we must cherish each moment with Dr. Prabhdeep Chahal
Feb 17, 2021
Episode 34 | Finding Spirituality through Sobriety with Tony McGrath
Feb 17, 2021
Episode 33 | Creating a educational centre with the Calgary Police to educate and protect the youth of today and tomorrow
Feb 16, 2021
Episode 32 | Building one of Canada's most unique farms through aquaponics with Reid Henuset
Feb 14, 2021
Episode 31 | Canada's Ross Hull from 'Are You Afraid of the Dark' to Toronto's meteorologis
Feb 14, 2021
Episode 30 | Part 02: Continuing the conversation with Tom Budd
Feb 14, 2021
Episode 30 | Part 1: Tom Budd's Journey through Mental Health
Feb 14, 2021
Episode 25 | The power of a helping hand with Debra Ross
Feb 08, 2021
Episode 23 | Spreading light and vibrancy in the community that you live with Jim Button
Feb 08, 2021
Episode 22 | Living with grief and finding your new normal with Katrina Shaw
Feb 08, 2021
Episode 21 | Understanding your mindset and goal setting with Jeff Heggie
Jan 30, 2021
Episode 20 | One of the worlds TOP rated talent scouts, Kelly Streit opens up on his journey through mental health
Jan 29, 2021
Episode 17 | Tyler Smith, a former Humboldt Broncos Player and Survivor shares his story
Jan 29, 2021
Episode 16 | A battle with cancer and the fears that we need to overcome with Ryan C. Jones
Jan 29, 2021
Episode 14 | Finding your voice and understanding who you truly are with Karen Henuset
Jan 24, 2021
Episode 13 | Kelly Hrudey speaks on opening up about mental health and the importance of talking about it.
Jan 22, 2021
Episode 12 | Bullying ends Here with Cst. Tad Milmine of the Calgary Police Service
Jan 22, 2021
Episode 11 | From renovations to being an inspiring leader in customer experience with Nicole Westman-Jones
Jan 22, 2021
Episode 10 | Discipline and Focus to become one of Canada's TOP show jumpers with Vanessa Mannix
Jan 19, 2021
Episode 09 | Being Authentic on social media and connecting with people with Shane Wenzel
Jan 19, 2021
Episode 08 | A legend in Broadcasting as Tarzan Dan on YTV shares his insights, lessons learned and some funny moments throughout his career
Jan 19, 2021
Episode 07 | Marketing some of the World's top brands and having a passion for being a Foodie with Elizabeth Middleton
Jan 19, 2021
Episode 06 | Letting go of what people may think and just finding your true self with Matt Dunn
Jan 18, 2021
Episode 05 | What it takes to be the kind of Canada's Polo and Starting a strategic investment banking business
Jan 17, 2021
Episode 04 | Alberta Boot Co. and what it has been like over the past 43 years in business with Ben Gerwing
Jan 16, 2021
Episode 03 | Capturing the beauty of the Canadian Rockies through a lens with Paul Zizka
Jan 14, 2021
Episode 02 | Finding what you love through passion with David Wallach
Jan 13, 2021
Episode 01 | Drinking water from the moon with Zac Trolley
Jan 12, 2021