Barr Talk

Les Barr
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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.

  1. Ep 23 Comedian Takeover Travis Lindsay, Dan Hendricken, Ian Black 

    2025-02-04

    Ep 23 Comedian Takeover Travis Lindsay, Dan Hendricken, Ian Black 

    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 after our sold out Comedy night at Roof Hound on Saturday, Jan 25Th hosted by Cassian Ferlatte.

    1h 42m
  2. Ep 22 Stephane Levac

    2025-01-26

    Ep 22 Stephane Levac

    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 Cool.  Chef Levac joines us to share his story and discuss the challenges of life in and out of the kitchen.

    1h 49m
  3. Ep 21 Brenda Perks Plant Medicine 

    2024-12-04

    Ep 21 Brenda Perks Plant Medicine 

    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 and brings a unique perspective of modern, traditional, western and eastern medicine and healing.  Brenda lead a clinical research project for a company called Halucenex in Windsor NS using Psilocybin (magic musrooms) to treat fist responders suffering from treatment resistant PTSD.  We discuss the overwhelming results of this project with a 97% reduction in symptoms.

    2h 21m
  4. Ep 20 Big Al Yukon Bushman

    2024-11-20

    Ep 20 Big Al Yukon Bushman

    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 sustainable mining, drinking dead toe shots in Dawson City, white witches, aliens and gold fever.

    2h 26m
  5. Ep 19 Craig Dorsey

    2024-11-12

    Ep 19 Craig Dorsey

    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 Valley, plant medicine and finding our peace and purpose.

    2h 5m
  6. Ep 18 Travis Kennedy

    2024-11-05

    Ep 18 Travis Kennedy

    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 scene.  We talk about the importance of following our dreams, hard work, goal setting and comedy. Travis shares with us the exciting news that he will be attending the Arnold Sports Festival 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

    1h 24m
  7. Ep 17 AJ Baragar

    2024-10-26

    Ep 17 AJ Baragar

    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 live shows and his need for accountability.  Find his music anywhere you get your music.

    1h 37m
  8. Ep 16 Jill Balser 

    2024-10-10

    Ep 16 Jill Balser 

    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 treating Panda Bears and her role as Immigration Minister of Nova Scotia. We discuss the importance of sustainable and strategic population growth that allows all Nova Scotians an opportunity to basic needs like housing and healthcare.

    1h 50m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Les Barr
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Les Barr
  • Show Website
    Barr Talk