Oh, Deer...

Episode Thirty-Two - Welp. See Ya Later!

Sigh. Here it is, the FINAL episode of Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage.

We decided to go out the only way we know how... talking about ourselves for nearly two hours. BUT, we also invited a bunch of friends along to talk about us too!

This may be the end of the podcast, but it's not the end of Oh, Deer... make sure you're following us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for more content in the future!

We can't thank everyone enough for supporting our little podcast... the last two years were absolutely incredible. Since there's more than enough mushy stuff in the episode itself, that's all we're going to say here.

Welp... see ya later!

 

Episode Thirty-One - Mayor Quips & Hot Chips

Episode Thirty-One of Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage, is the second-last episode of the podcast EVER, and the final 'formal' episode... but what a way to go out!

Against his better judgement, Red Deer's own Mayor Ken Johnston joined us for our last-ever (that's going to be a theme here) interview, and he did not disappoint. Positive, candid and funny... he's everything you could hope for in a guest... and a Mayor.

We also answered your 'Ask Us Anything' questions, and went about as off the rails as you'd expect. AND, we finally wrapped up the Oh, Deer Showdown as Ted, Lund and Walsh (bravely joined by Co-Worker Erin, the Athlete and Mike Pasman) completed the One Chip Challenge. (If the audio doesn't do it justice, check it out on YouTube)

We'll be back to say our final farewell with our LAST EVER episode of the Oh, Deer Podcast on December 11. So until then... enjoy whatever this is!

4:19 - The Glad Game
12:19 - Interview with Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston
1:09:45 - Shootin' the Breeze
1:30:21 - What's Happening
1:41:45 - Ted Breaks A Stool
1:44:09 - Deer Call (Ask Us Anything)
2:17:08 - Oh, Deer Does the One Chip Challenge
2:20:41 - Final Thoughts

Episode Thirty - Hold for Applause

Two episodes in the span of a month? We're on fire!

Episode 30 of Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage is sponsored by the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce, and features on-location interviews with the six winners of the 2022 Red Deer Business of the Year Awards!

It's also the first time the whole gang has been back together at Communal Creative Studios since early Spring, so it's suffice to say things got off the rails early and often.

You'll hear all about a whole bunch of other stuff too (spoiler alert), incl;uding the conclusion of the Oh, Deer Showdown. What a time to be alive!

2022 Business of the Year Interviews:

13:37 - Small Business: The Red Deer Mechanic
17:20 - Business of the Year: Central Alberta Co-Op
22:14 - New Business: Hello Beautiful Bridal Boutique
26:14 - Emerging Business: Recovery Lab
31:34 - Not-for-Profit: Central Alberta Humane Society
37:13 - Business Leader: Donna Purcell – Donna Purcell QC Law

Episode Twenty-Nine - Moisten Up (This Guy Gets It)

After an extended Summer break, Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage is not only back... but it's back in Lund's basement for an unintended throwback.

Episode 29 is sponsored by Beyond Insurance... our first two-time Episode Sponsor! Owner Matt Cassidy joins us once again to drop some new insurance tidbits on us, and discusses his time as the Board President of the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce. 

You'll also get an (unneccesary) recap of everyone's Summer, a deep-dive into everyone's favourite concerts, and a music-themed game... although we use the term music very loosely.

Welp... see you in another three months!

Episode Twenty-Eight - The Ambivalent Hypmotist

After an unplanned three-month hiatus, Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage is finally back! Did you miss us? Probably not... but that's ok. 

Episode 28 features a long-overdue crossover interview with Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels from The Road The Stage, the flagship podcast of Communal Creative Studios, which focuses on highlighting incredible musicians from across Canada. (24:49 - 1:03:41)

There's also a lot of catching up to do - new babies, new jobs, Summer of Lund, and more... but still a lot of the same old crap. And yes, hypnotist is spelled wrong on purpose... so you'll have to listen to the whole episode for context.

Episode Twenty-Seven - Most Malleable Primate

Episode Twenty-Seven of Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage is bringing a whole new flavour... literally. Not only is Hung Uke Ukrainian Kitchen the sponsor of this episode, it was also the site for the entire recording.

Owner Bryce Prysunka joined us to talk about his decision to completely change careers and follow his passion to open up Hung Uke, and of course what you can expect from one of Red Deer's newest restaurants. We also learn about why it's called "Hung Uke", and for those of you with dirty minds... you might just be right.

We also talk for way too long about sports movies (surprise surprise), learn some great homeowner tips from Andrew Russell, and square off in another edition of "Meal or No Meal"... this time with Ukrainian food/words (surprise surprise).

Episode Twenty-Six: Almost-Tasteful Crotch Talk

Episode Twenty-Six of Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage features a great conversation with a pair of doctors, and a lot of crotch talk (as the title suggests) - but not at the same time.

Nephrologist, Dr. Kym Kim and Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Keith Wolstenholme from the Society for Hospital Expansion in Central Alberta (SHECA) join the show to shed some light on the troubles facing the Red Deer Regional Hospital, what SHECA is doing to advocate for the future, and what the recent $1.8 billion government announcement means for the hospital. (14:58 - 51:56)

Then, because 35 minutes of intelligent conversation was all we could handle, we spend a lot of time talking about embarrassing injuries, mostly in the genital-areas, and you'll hear more about our host's most private parts than you probably care to. (1:12:31 - 1:39:42)

To cap things off, the first round of the 'Oh Deer Faceoff' sees Dustin, Walsh, Lund and Ted all battle in a game of "WHAT THE FLICK?". (1:39:41 - 1:51:40) This one is quite something, so... enjoy?

Episode Twenty-Five - Cars, Cans & Cartoons

Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage has officially hit the quarter-century mark for episodes. Not really worth celebrating... but we're gonna anyways. Try and stop us.

Episode Twenty-Five is sponsored by Alberta European Motorworks and Alberta Asian Motorworks, and our special guest is Mike Pasman (7:36 - 47:44), who manages both businesses - which have been owned by his family for over 15 years, and three years, respectively. He fit right in on the podcast, as he took us all over the place: the ins-and-outs of the car repair business, his craft beer side hustle, nice cans, fried chicken-loving gorillas, and so much more.

Then, in a new Andrew Russell segment called "Just the Tips", we talk for way too long about how trimming the bush around your deck helps you sell your house quicker... seriously. You can't make this stuff up (53:06 - 1:00:27). And then, we take another trip down memory lane as we discuss everyone's favourite cartoon characters (1:03:18 - 1:23:31) . We'd tell you to enjoy, but we're not the boss of you.

 

 

 

Episode Twenty-Four - Thyme Warp

Episode Twenty-Four of Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage is a smorgasbord of fun... with a couple of leaps through the Quantum Realm thrown in.

Our special February food-themed episode features Chef Phil Mayo, a professional Chef who recently moved to Red Deer from England (21:48 - 59:28), and he might just be Red Deer's most interesting man.

With a pair of big family-friendly Winter events coming up in February, we chatted about Winterfest x the Big Jig in Sylvan Lake, and The ACFA Red Deer Winter Carnival (1:06:34 - 1:13:56), so mark them in your calendars! Then, with a brand new partnership agreement and a brand new segment, we got a quick update on Red Deer Real Estate with the first Andrew Russell Market Update (1:03:41 - 1:06:08), and then he stuck around to talk about other stuff with us too.

And since we liked Phil so much, we also kept him around for the whole show as we debated the top comfort foods (1:14:43 - 1:35:28), and had him run the seventh and final round of Dustin vs Walsh, with a game of 'Meal or No Meal'.

To finish the night off, after we (rightfully) made fun of a lot of weird British dishes, we each took a spin on Phil's Wheel of "It Probably Won't Kill You" to see which British dish we'd each have to try. (1:35:28 - 1:51:05)

So, if you like to learn about food, and you like good podcasts, we've got you covered on 50 per cent of those things. Bon Appétit!

Episode Twenty-Three - ”I Had a Velvet Sack, Too”

Episode Twenty-Three of Oh, Deer... presented by Bo's Bar & Stage is all about hand-me-downs, human hands, and hopscotch. (That will make sense once you listen. Maybe.)

This one is sponsored by Sacks Thrift Avenue, and we sat down for an interview with owner Vincent Molgat at Sacks (12:22 - 40:42) to talk about vintage clothing, classic records, and got a pretty cool history lesson in music mediums. Plus we found some super cool stuff to wear.

While Andrew Russell somewhat-adequately fills in for Co-Worker Erin, you'll hear all about the gang's ice fishing trip with Sun Sport Recreation (42:54 - 55:53), an update on Dustin's Spanish song (56:36 - 59:16), a story about how entertaining at a children's party can go wrong (59:16 - 1:04:13), and a deep-dive into the past with a nostalgic look at some of the best toys in history (1:10:06 - 1:27:36). And, to cap things off, Round Six of Dustin vs Walsh puts their Red Deer knowledge to the test - and it doesn't go great (1:27:36 - 1:37:27). 

All in all, we give this episode a 5.5/10, which puts it into a 23-way tie for our best episode yet!