Hosted by Les Barr · 🇺🇸 US · EN-CA · 23 episodes
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We talk to interesting people doing interesting shit. Casual long form bar top conversations with anyone that peaks our curiosity such as musicians, comedians, artists, entrepreneurs, community leaders and experts in fitness and mental health.
Les Barr hosts Barr Talk, a society show with 23 episodes published.
Travis Lindsay, Dan Hendricken and Ian Black are three veteran Nova Scotia comedians with a long list of accomplishments in our region and across the country. They come into the studio for a late night podcast recording
Steph is a very successful chef and TV personality. He currently leads the four program at Maritime Express Cider Company and has appeared on Top Chef Canada, Chef de Bois, Les Quatres Coind de L’Assiette and Nature’s Co
Brenda is a retired nurse after 40 years who builds plant medicine gardens and leads workshops and retreats teaching the benefits of traditional plant medicine. Brenda (Wolfrun) comes from indigenous Mi’kmaq background a
Big Al and Rummy the bear dog join is in the studio to talk about their northern adventures. Working as a bushman, Al assists environmental scientists in gold and copper exploration in the Yukon. We cover everything from
Craig describes himself as a maker of nice things but is best known for renovating antique travel trailers. We discuss his early life in California, his obsession with everything vintage, how he came to the Annapolis Val
Travis Kennedy (Nova Scotia Strongest 2022-24, Atlantic Canada’s Strongest 2024, Canada’s Strongest 2024 and member of Canadian Air Force) comes into the studio to discuss his recent rise in the competitive strong man sc
AJ Baragar is a Calgary based musician and song writer with a strong connection to maritime music. AJ takes a break from his Nova Scotia tour to join us in studio to discuss sugar mammas, tree barking, the importance of
Jill is the MLA for Digby-Annapolis, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration. Jill sits with us to discuss her unexpected entry into provincial politics, her past work with YMCA welcoming newcomers to Canada, trick or
Cassian is a local apple farmer by day and up and coming comedian by night. Cass shares with us the steep learning curve of marring into a 7th generation apple farm. We talk about parenting in this modern age and benefit
Jeremy Novak (Jerome the Grave keeper ) joins us in the studio to discuss his love of the Annapolis Valley. From Valley Ghost Walks, to Where It's At Tours, to the Wine Bus, to the Grapevine, there are stories to be shar
Revival Seeds is a local seed company here in the Annapolis Valley with five generations of seed farming experience. Ken joins us to share his family’s knowledge built from over a century of experience. He shares the ama
You may know Gavin from The Whisky Teller and Still Fired Distillery. Gavin joins us in studio to share a few of his most recent collaborations with Still Fired. We discuss the state of the economy, the drama of the late
Former track & field thrower, strength coach and coffee roaster Curtis Durocher joins us to discuss his time training as am athlete, crashing bobsleds, roasting coffee and the challenges of operating a small business. Cu
Emily is an active member of the Canadian Airforce and an up and coming portrait photographer. Emily speaks with us about her passion for photography, the challenges of growing up in the social media age and her commitme
Luke drops into the studio to discuss his amazing weight loss transformation, losing more than 184 lbs. We discuss the benefits of self discipline, self love, hard work and ice cream recipes. Luke will be competing in th
Chef Ray Bear comes into the studio to share about his long career as a chef. Ray talks to us about embracing his indigenous roots and how he celebrates his Cree ancestry in the kitchen. We discuss the importance of look
Former timber sport athlete Ryan McIntyre joins us to discuss his career as a competitive lumberjack. We talk about the power of saying “yes”, following our dreams and finding meaning in doing things “the hard way.” Ryan
Our friend Phil comes in to teach us about the wide world of tea. Phil is an expert in the world of tea, he imports ethically sourced, organic tea from 20 plus countries around the world for his online store and his bric
Local author Brenda Thompson joins us to discuss the history of poverty in Nova Scotia. We discuss her book A Wholesome Horror outlining the terribly inhuman conditions of NS poor houses of the late 1800’s and early 1900
Mushroom farmer Sean Feeney talks to us about the challenges or raising a family, running a farming business and keeping addictions in check. We discuss the benefits of a healthy natural diet and the therapeutic benefits
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Barr Talk is hosted by Les Barr. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 23 episodes.
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