The Pulse
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Podcasting since 2024 • 42 episodes
The Pulse
Latest Episodes
Former MP Deb Grey's Motorcycling Adventures & Spark House Coworking
This Episode Features:(10:34) Deb Grey, Canada's first female leader of official opposition, shares her incredible motorcycling journey spanning 58 years. From political campaigns on two wheels to cross-country adventures w...
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Episode 42
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51:57
James Vickers 15-Year-Old Blues Prodigy & An Immersive Art Experience
This Episode Features:(09:11) James Vickers, 15 year old Vancouver Island blues musician shares his journey from a dusty Toys"R"Us guitar to headlining to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, hosting the legend...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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45:10
Chief Acciavatti on Wesley Ridge Wildfire & Talking to Island Visitors
This Episode Features:(08:55) Dashwood Fire Chief Nick Acciavatti provides a look at managing Vancouver Island's largest interface fire in history. From coordinating 300 firefighters across multiple agencies to implementing...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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47:21
Kyla Rawlins & “The Heels” Journey & Musical Instrument Lending Program
This Episode Features:(07:20) Oceanside Classical Concerts Community Outreach: Joe Straka details their transformative Vancouver Island music programs including the instrument lending initiative providing free instruments t...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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44:54
Ballenas FieldHouse Fundraiser & “Rise of the Jellies” from Brian Wilford
This PULSE podcast episode showcases the Ballenas Whalers fundraiser and 25th Anniversary homecoming celebration. Featuring Oceanside Football Association President Michael Pedersen discussing the September 6th fundraising dance, plus author Br...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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40:49
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Thank you for sharing my 'concert story, guys! I'm enjoying your podcast and love that you invite your listeners to take part by sending in our stories. ❤Micki
Parksville, BC
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