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Podcasting since 2024 • 122 episodes

The Pulse

Latest Episodes

Forward House: Recovery, Community, Hope & Tom Sewid: Sasquatch Investigator Returns to Vancouver Island

Why You Should Listen to This Episode: Jeff Vircoe walked into a meeting on February 22nd, 1986, and hasn’t had a drink since. Today he’s president of Forward House - the Parksville-based nonprofit marking 25 years of steady, quiet servi...

May 12, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 34 • 57:11

Rick & Karen Sanchez - When a Spark Becomes a Beacon for Helping Others

Why You Should Listen to This Episode:If you've ever wondered what it looks like to say yes to a calling — even when it means leaving everything familiar behind - this episode is for you. Karen Huebert-Sanchez and Ricky Sanchez br...

May 12, 2026 • 48:55

Vancouver Island Actor-Musician Ajay “Blue Jay” Friese & Master Gardener Debora Gurrad

Why You Should Listen to This Episode: Ajay Friese grew up on Vancouver Island, spent five years auditioning before landing Lost in Space, sang Bob Marley on screen, moved Laura Linney to tears with his debut single, and just released hi...

May 05, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 33 • 58:09

Bring the Bill: Rob Shaw on First Reading, DRIPA, and the Erosion of Debate

In this episode of Nonpartisan Hacks, Joel Grenz and Sean Wood welcome back BC political reporter Rob Shaw - host of Political Capital and co-author of the bestselling A Matter of Confidence - for the “Criterion Edition” of hi...

May 05, 2026 • 31:16

Rob de Toni & Heather Emmerzael - Preventing Burnout Through Resilience Practice

Why You Should Listen to This EpisodeWhat happens when you’ve achieved everything you set out to do - and it still isn’t enough? Rob de Toni, a litigation lawyer, and Heather Emmerzael, a Registered Nurse, both built successful ca...

May 05, 2026 • 46:24