8 episodes

A podcast exploring the unique and interesting lives of people living or just passing through, the mighty Kootenays

Kootenay Lives Kootenay Lives

    • Society & Culture

A podcast exploring the unique and interesting lives of people living or just passing through, the mighty Kootenays

    Episode 8 - Birkley Valks, School Board Trustee

    Episode 8 - Birkley Valks, School Board Trustee

    Tim is joined by recent the recent victor of a hotly contested School Board Trustee campaign in School District 20. It was a campaign that initially divided the community, but ultimately drew it closer together in a meaningful way.



    Birkley Valks talks about how it felt to be a target in a political mudsling, how he dealt and deals with unwelcome comments, and what victory feels like after a taxing campaign



    If you would be willing to join the podcast, our know anyone who would make a great guest, please email info@livekootenays.com

    • 26 min
    Episode 7 - Cheryl, a great Nurse

    Episode 7 - Cheryl, a great Nurse

    Cheryl joins the podcast to chat about the profession of nursing, the current state of nursing in BC, and shares some of her memorable, and perhaps haunting, experiences she's had in her years as a nurse.

    Big thank you to Cheryl!



    To recommend someone to be on the podcast email info@livekootenays.com.



    To find an event in the Kootenays or to get one posted, visit livekootenays.com

    • 25 min
    Episode 6 [VISITORS 1] - Cody from Snakepit (explicit)

    Episode 6 [VISITORS 1] - Cody from Snakepit (explicit)

    Cody, the bassist/vocalist from Snakepit, a Calgary based metal band, joins the podcast from the bands tour van paired outside of the Royal in Nelson.



    We chat about music, shows and had a great time feeling the vibes of the road



    To find an event in the Kootenays or to list one list livekootenays.com. Send an email to info@livekootenays.com to join the Kootenay Lives podcast

    • 15 min
    Episode 5 - Craig Thiessen - Heavy Airship

    Episode 5 - Craig Thiessen - Heavy Airship

    Episode 5 features the frontman, Craig Thiessen, from the popular Led Zeppelin tribute band, Heavy Airship. If you've ever had the chance to catch these guys in a pub, or and stage, you have had a great time with some great music. They draw out the party buried in each of us, and smiles, from the entire audience. Fully recommend!



    If you know someone who'd be willing to come on the pod, email info@livekootenays.com

    • 36 min
    Episode 4 - Deja Louve from Queen City Burlesque

    Episode 4 - Deja Louve from Queen City Burlesque

    I am joined by Deja Louve, producer at Queen City Burlesque and Pretty Wreckless.

    Check out some of their amazing shows around the Kootenays, as well as Western Canada and beyond here: https://queencityburlesque.ca/

    If you'd like to see some of the offerings at Arcane Coda, check this out: https://arcanecoda.com/

    Keep your eyes and ears open for fun near you!

    If you or someone you know would have a good time as a guest on this podcast, please reach out at info@livekootenays.com

    Be sure to see all of the live happenings in the Kootenays at LIVEKOOTENAYS.com

    • 37 min
    Episode 3 - Riley from 909 Events BC

    Episode 3 - Riley from 909 Events BC

    I chat with Riley from 909 Events BC. Riley rolls win from Ontario and has begun to host and play electronic shows in the Nelson area featuring some of the areas best DJ's and acts.



    We get into life and sound, and rivers.



    Be sure to check out 909 Events BC on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/909eventsbc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==



    Feel free to email info@livekootenays.com if you are interested or know of someone who's like to be on the program.



    CHEERS!

    • 34 min

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