Afternoon Pint

Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin
  • 4.7 (12)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Weekly

Afternoon Pint is a laid-back Canadian podcast hosted by Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin—recorded where the best conversations happen: craft breweries, local pubs, and great restaurants around Canada Each week, they sit down with a surprise guest—from entrepreneurs and athletes to authors, entertainers, politicians, and everything in between. You never quite know who’ll show up, and that’s exactly the point. Every episode feels like meeting someone new over a pint—sometimes for the first time, sometimes picking up right where you left off. The conversations are real, unfiltered, and always a little unpredictable. Because at its core, The Afternoon Pint is about bringing people together—sharing stories, perspectives, and a bit of good human spirit along the way. So grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.

  1. 4d ago

    Christine Brunsden Explains Why Many Eligible People Do Not Receive The Disability Tax Credit

    The Disability Tax Credit is one of those Canadian programs that sounds simple until you’re staring at the forms, your medical records, and a list of criteria written in a language nobody uses in real life. We talk with Christine Brunson, CEO of Benefits2.ca, about why so many people who qualify never apply, and why the system often feels like it demands the most effort from people who have the least energy to spare. Christine breaks down what the CRA actually wants to understand: functional limitations, day to day impacts, and patterns over time, not just a diagnosis. We dig into the biggest Disability Tax Credit myths, including the idea that it’s only for wheelchair users or that working disqualifies you, and we get honest about why doctors often don’t document limitations in a way that fits the DTC. We also talk about audits, the growing push for supporting medical records, and the practical difference between describing your “best day” versus the hard days the form is really asking about. The conversation gets personal as Christine shares how years of trying to help her own family exposed a market where people sometimes pay a steep percentage of their refund just to get guidance. From there, we explore alternatives, who can sign the DTC forms, and how tools like AI can help draft clearer answers and reduce executive function overload, without letting software make the decisions for you. If you’re navigating disability benefits in Canada, the RDSP, the Child Disability Benefit, or you’re just trying to understand what supports you might be missing, we hope this one will you know you are not alone in the confusion.  If this helped, subscribe, share it with someone who’s stuck in the paperwork, and leave us a review so more Canadians can find the support they’re entitled to. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

    55 min

  2. Jun 30

    Meg Brennan and Tenille Goodspeed Share Why Garrison Brewing and Jazzfest are the Perfect Pairing

    40 years of Halifax Jazz Festival and nearly three decades of Garrison Brewing as a partner isn’t just a fun local success story, it’s a blueprint for how a city builds culture people actually want to stick around for. We’re at the Oxford Taproom with Tenille Goodspeed (Executive Director, Halifax Jazz Festival) and Meg Brennan (VP Sales, Marketing and Retail Operations, Garrison Brewing) to talk about how a waterfront festival becomes a true community gathering, not just a ticketed event. We get into the festival’s move to the boardwalk and how the site is intentionally designed so people can wander through during the day and stumble into world class live music. Accessibility is the heart of it: a huge portion of the programming is free, with the anniversary year pushing that even further, and the all-ages approach helps bring new audiences into the mix. We also talk lineup strategy and discovery, with names like Bahamas, Broken Social Scene, Men I Trust, Rose Cousins, and Tower of Power, plus the local-to-global undercard that makes Halifax summer festivals feel alive. Then we go behind the scenes on what listeners rarely see: volunteers by the hundreds, the logistics of turning an empty lot into a functional site, and why the least glamorous details (toilets, garbage, and cold beer) can make or break the experience. On the drinks side, Meg breaks down what Garrison brings to the festival, including beer favourites, RTDs, and non-alcoholic options through their Tuesday Brewing partnership, plus the origin of the cult-classic PBJ pour. If you care about Halifax events, Nova Scotia live music, craft beer culture, or what makes a city feel like home, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reason to get out of the house, and leave a review with the best show you’ve ever discovered by accident. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

    1h 22m

  3. Jun 23

    Matt Stickland's Take on City Hall, The Mayor, Taxes and Transportation

    Traffic, housing, and taxes are not separate problems. They are one big system, and once you see the wiring, you cannot unsee it. Over beers, we sit down at Quinns Arm Pubwith journalist Matt Stickland, a former Navy tech who has spent years watching Halifax city hall up close, to unpack why municipal politics quietly shapes your daily life more than any other level of government.  We talk about how council decisions steer the physical city through zoning, right of way, and service planning, then dig into what that means for housing affordability in Halifax. Matt explains the logic behind the Centre Plan and why “more housing” only helps if we build it where services already exist. We also get into the uncomfortable incentives around property taxes and housing as an investment asset, plus why some neighbourhoods cost the city more than they generate.  From there, we shift into transportation and road safety. You will hear why congestion is exponential, why a small mode shift can have outsized impact, and why bus lanes can actually be a smart “efficient tax spending” move. We cover scramble crossings, driver risk, the real cost of car ownership, and how e-bikes and shared micromobility can change what it feels like to move through Halifax.  If you care about Halifax municipal politics, urban planning, transit, bike lanes, road safety, zoning reform, or housing policy, this one will give you new language and better questions to ask. Subscribe, share this with a friend who is stuck in traffic, and leave a review with the one change you would make first. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

    1h 19m

  4. Jun 16

    Storm The Ballot Box And Fix Canadian Democracy with Joanne Roberts

    Something is off when a government can win a “supermajority” while millions of Canadians stay home. We’re joined by Joanne Roberts, author of *Storm The Ballot Box: An Insider’s Guide to a Voting Revolution*, to dig into what low voter turnout really means for Canadian democracy and why people stop believing their vote counts. We talk candidly about what she learned on the inside as a candidate, how parties use data to chase reliable voters, and why that strategy can quietly shrink democracy to a handful of swing ridings.  We also break down the mechanics that shape everything: first past the post, the promise and politics of proportional representation, and the uncomfortable reality that many ballots translate into zero representation. Joanne walks us through why local riding connection still matters, how minority governments and coalitions have delivered some of Canada’s biggest social programmes, and why floor-crossing can feel like voters lose their voice overnight.  Then we go where the incentives live: party funding and money influence. From the end of the federal per-vote subsidy to the way access can track with donations, we connect electoral rules to public cynicism. We finish with a forward-looking idea that sparks real debate: lowering the voting age to 16 with mandatory civics, plus how AI and misinformation may change how young voters call out political nonsense.  If you want smarter conversations about electoral reform, voter engagement, and how to make every Canadian voice heard, hit play, share the episode, and leave a review. What’s one change that would make you more likely to vote next time? Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

    1h 8m

  5. Jun 9

    How Bioengineer Mina Mekhail's Startup Extends The Shelf Life Of Salmon

    Fresh salmon can have around 14 days of shelf life if the cold chain stays perfect. The problem is real life is never perfect, and one small temperature slip can turn premium seafood into waste. We’re joined by Mina Mekhail from Dartmouth-based Fresher Technologies, an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, to dig into what “freshness” actually means, why bacteria accelerates with heat, and how packaging can quietly make or break food quality. Mina walks us through his unlikely path from biomedical engineering and biomaterials research to building a smart packaging company focused on fresh proteins. The big insight is not just technical, it’s commercial: extending shelf life only works if the market wants the solution. You’ll hear how customer discovery pushed him to pivot away from low-margin produce, move into high-value seafood, and then pivot again when processors rejected anything sprayed directly on fish because of additive and labelling concerns. Tune in to get the inside scoop on how the technology works. We also talk about the B2B reality of adoption cost, plug-and-play integration on existing packaging lines, protecting a moat with patents and trade secrets, scaling a global business from Halifax, and what it means to partner with Mitsubishi Chemical in Japan for premium markets like wagyu beef. Mina even shares how he evaluates AI at work with clear KPIs, plus the medical potential he’s deliberately not chasing yet so the company can stay focused. Subscribe, share this with someone who cares about food waste reduction and sustainable packaging, and leave a review if you want more founder deep dives like this. What part of the food supply chain do you think wastes the most time and money? Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

    54 min

  6. Jun 2

    Halifax Is About to Boom Again — Mayor Andy Fillmore Says the Real Risk Is Saying No

    Halifax is growing fast — and Mayor Andy Fillmore says the real danger is not growth itself, but being unprepared for it. In this episode of Afternoon Pint, we sit down with Mayor Fillmore at City Hall following his State of the Municipality address to talk about what comes next for Halifax and the wider HRM. We dig into the pressure points residents are already feeling: housing costs, congestion, infrastructure delays, Halifax Water, suburban growth, affordability, and whether City Hall is moving quickly enough to meet the moment. The Mayor lays out why major national defence investment could bring another wave of economic growth to Halifax, including the possibility of the city becoming home port for Canada’s future submarine fleet. But with that opportunity comes a hard question: can we build the housing, transit, water systems, and public trust needed to make growth work for everyone — not just the downtown core? This is a candid, long-form conversation about the future of Halifax: what we’ve done well, where the systems are struggling, and why the next few years may define the city for decades. And because it’s still Afternoon Pint, we wrap things up with a round of “Around Halifax,” testing the Mayor on local landmarks, communities, food spots, history, and one very famous turtle. A thoughtful, honest, and fun conversation about the city we love — and the choices we need to make before the next boom arrives. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

    47 min

  7. May 26

    Immunologist Jeanette Boudreau Shares How Their Lab Fights Cancer Back

    Cancer research can feel like a distant world of microscopes and jargon, but the stakes are painfully everyday: can we help people live longer, feel better, and suffer less while they’re in treatment? We’re joined by Halifax-based immunology PhD Jeanette Boudreau from Dalhousie University to unpack what’s changing right now in cancer immunotherapy, especially in blood cancers, and why “hope” is starting to look a lot like hard evidence. We talk about the invisible costs of cancer care in Canada, from travel and missed work to the way treatment can take over family life. Jeanette explains why quality of life needs to sit beside overall survival when we judge success, and how patient partners are pushing labs to solve real problems instead of chasing shiny headlines. Then we get into the science: how cancer is a rogue version of our own cells, why that makes it hard for the immune system to spot, and how therapies like CAR T cell treatment can re-arm immune cells to hunt cancer for years. From there, we zoom out to the future: building advanced therapies closer to home with new cell-processing tech, using AI and data science for precision medicine, and creating tumour “avatars” to test options before exposing a patient to toxic side effects. We also tackle prevention and risk, including smoking, UV, alcohol, and radon exposure, plus why diverse blood donation matters for biobanks, transplant matching, and cancer research that works for everybody. Subscribe for more conversations that make complex science human, share this with someone who cares about better cancer treatment in Canada, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

    1h 4m

  8. May 19

    Former NDP Premier Darrell Dexter On Leadership, Energy Policy & Transformational Government

    Former NDP Nova Scotia premier Darrell Dexter walks us through what it’s like to govern when the economy melts down, revenues disappear, and voters still expect big change on a small budget. He’s candid about how fast a government can go from popular to punished, and why that doesn’t automatically mean the work failed.  We get into the real mechanics of “transformational” government versus “transactional” government, using Nova Scotia examples that still shape daily life: the Irving shipbuilding contract, the fight to keep Port Hawkesbury Paper running, and policy choices that aim for durable benefits instead of quick wins. Dexter also breaks down healthcare reforms like collaborative emergency centres, plus what COVID-19 taught him about crisis communication, public trust, and the hard tradeoffs leaders make when nobody has perfect information.  The conversation turns to what’s driving anger right now: cost of living, wage pressure, housing, and food prices. Dexter explains why targeted tax credits and a controversial HST move were designed as practical income support, then takes on the energy debates that never die in Nova Scotia politics: fracking, uranium, renewables, Muskrat Falls, tidal power, and the question of whether public ownership of the utility is realistic. He ends with a strong case for university research and the humanities as the foundation for better leadership.  If you care about Nova Scotia politics, Canadian public policy, energy policy, and what actually counts as a government legacy, you’ll want this one in your feed. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves politics, and leave a review, then tell us: what decision do you think Nova Scotia will judge differently 10 years from now? Send us Fan Mail Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Support the show Find The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook  Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

    1h 22m
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4.7
out of 5
12 Ratings

About

Afternoon Pint is a laid-back Canadian podcast hosted by Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin—recorded where the best conversations happen: craft breweries, local pubs, and great restaurants around Canada Each week, they sit down with a surprise guest—from entrepreneurs and athletes to authors, entertainers, politicians, and everything in between. You never quite know who’ll show up, and that’s exactly the point. Every episode feels like meeting someone new over a pint—sometimes for the first time, sometimes picking up right where you left off. The conversations are real, unfiltered, and always a little unpredictable. Because at its core, The Afternoon Pint is about bringing people together—sharing stories, perspectives, and a bit of good human spirit along the way. So grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.

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  • Creator
    Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Afternoon Pint
  • Show Website
    Afternoon Pint

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