Afternoon Pint

Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin

REAL TALK. COLD PINTS. That was the basic premise of longtime friends Matt and Mike when they came up with their show over a few pints of their favourite craft beer. Many pints later,  Afternoon Pint has become a recognizable show on the East Coast of Canada celebrating the spirit of people from all walks of life. Most of their shows are recorded remotely at a pub table. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, sometimes sweet and always good natured; Afternoon Pint is a podcast about having a beer after a long day, and taking the time to get to know a person that you thought you would never meet. 

  1. 2 days ago

    Men Talking Menopause With Shannon and Mary From 'Hotter By The Minute'

    This week at the Oxford Taproom in Halifax, we sit down with Shannon and Mary from Hotter by the Minute to talk about what actually happens in perimenopause and menopause, why it can start earlier than you think, and why “hot flashes” is only a tiny piece of the story.  We dig into the parts nobody wants to say out loud: libido changes, intimacy getting complicated, brain fog, rage, fatigue, and the mental health spiral that can look like anxiety or depression. Shannon and Mary share personal stories about trying antidepressants, pushing for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and learning how to advocate when a doctor is not listening. We also talk about practical support from partners, friends, and co-workers, because sometimes the best help is patience, a better question, and not taking it personally.  This conversation is also about rebuilding. We get into reinvention in midlife, why community matters, and how their women’s empowerment events create a space where women can be honest, learn from each other, and feel normal again. If you’re searching for menopause support, perimenopause symptoms, HRT options, women’s wellness clinics in Nova Scotia, or just language to talk about it without shame, this one will land.  Subscribe so you don’t miss the next conversation, share this with someone who needs a roadmap, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What’s one menopause truth you wish you learned sooner? 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

  2. 13 Oct

    Keynote Speaker Vatsal Sood Connects Psychological Safety and Speaking

    Vatsal Sood is a speaking coach who recently delivered a TEDx talk on psychological safety and communication. He doesn’t come from a theatre background either but in computer science. When it was pointed out he spoke way too fast, and leaned hard on filler words until he decided to treat speaking as a skill he could build. We dig into what actually moves the needle when you’re nervous: breathing to slow down, using vocal variety so you don’t sound flat, and getting comfortable with feedback that’s honest but not brutal. If you’ve ever tried to memorize a speech and blanked, you’ll love his “roadmap” approach for TEDx style talks, bullet points, sub-points, and one story that carries the middle. We also talk about editing as a superpower: start long, then cut down to the one idea you want people to remember on Monday morning. The heart of the conversation is confidence at work. We talk toxic moments that make people shut down, what it feels like to be ignored in meetings, and how psychological safety gets rebuilt one small rep at a time. He shares a simple bridge-versus-wall framework: test vulnerable ideas with someone you trust, then widen the circle until speaking up stops feeling dangerous. If you want better public speaking, stronger workplace communication, and a mindset that helps you get heard without pretending to be perfect, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who hates presenting, and leave a review with the one speaking habit you want to change next. Reach out to Vatsal on socials or his website https://vatsalsood.com/ 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

  3. 29 Sept

    How Creator Jess Creelman Turned Her TikTok Into A Radio

    Grocery prices are out of control, everyone feels the squeeze, and social media somehow still expects us to live in spotless, perfectly styled homes. So we brought in Jess Creelman, a Halifax creator and new Bell Media voice on Virgin Radio and Move 100, to talk about what real life actually looks like right now, and why being unpolished can be the most useful thing you put online. From budget grocery hauls to secondhand furniture, Jess breaks down how showing the truth built trust, plus what viewers really react to when the numbers hit the screen. We also get personal. Jess talks about becoming a mom at 17, the stigma that follows young moms, and how parenting changes when you grow up alongside your kid. She shares what it was like coming out later in life, falling in love with her wife Katie, and building a home that doesn’t try to impress anyone, it just has to work. If you care about honest parenting conversations, LGBTQ+ family stories in Canada, and how to keep communication open with teenagers while still setting boundaries, this one will stick with you. Then we head into the behind-the-scenes of her mom and daughter show Like Mother Like Daughter, why Abby helped create it, and how it became a place for both of them to tell the story. We also talk sobriety and social pressure, including how non-alcoholic beer and mocktails can help you stay connected without slipping back into old habits. If you got something out of this, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one “real life” thing you wish more people would admit online? 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

  4. 28 Jul ·  Bonus

    Afternoon Pint Presents: Dark Harbour Episode 2 - The Disappearance of Kenley Matheson

    A person can disappear in plain sight, and Kenley Matheson’s case proves it. On September 21, 1992, the 20-year-old Acadia University student is seen walking along Main Street in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, wearing blue jeans, a purple T-shirt, his ball cap, and carrying a red-and-black backpack. A friend waves as they pass, and then Kenley is gone, leaving behind one of Nova Scotia’s most enduring missing person mysteries. (This conversation includes discussion of homicide, violence, and disturbing details.)  We take you through what’s known, what’s disputed, and what feels quietly unsettling: Kenley’s first weeks on campus, the pressure of Frosh Week, a residence party where people recall a striking change in his behaviour, and the uneasy reality that he’d only been at Acadia for about two weeks. That short window makes it harder to define his routines, harder to confirm timelines, and easier for early assumptions to steer the investigation the wrong way.  From there, we dig into the major theories with a clear eye: voluntary disappearance versus the hard facts of an untouched bank account and a passport left behind, the possibility of an accident in rugged terrain near Wolfville or the Bay of Fundy, and the painful question of mental health and suicide in a time when stigma kept many people silent. We also talk about hazing concerns, allegations of foul play, and the ripple effects of the Missing Kenley documentary, including renewed public attention and searches.  We close with the 2023 Melanson Mountain cadaver dog indication, the RCMP follow-up, and why “no remains found” doesn’t always mean “nothing happened.” If you care about Canadian true crime, missing persons cases, and how time changes what can be proven, you’ll want to hear this one. Subscribe to Dark Harbor, share the episode with someone who loves unsolved cases, and leave a review. What theory do you think best explains Kenley Matheson’s disappearance? 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

    Afternoon Pint Presents: Dark Harbour Episode 2 - The Disappearance of Kenley Matheson
  5. 21 Jul ·  Bonus

    Afternoon Pint Presents: Dark Harbour - The Unsolved Murder of Shelley Denise Connors

    Afternoon Pint Presents: Brand new true crime series, DARK HARBOUR.  --  A teenage girl answers a short phone call, says “I’ll be right back,” and steps out of her Spryfield apartment in Halifax. She leaves behind her cigarettes and a fresh glass of pop. Shelley Denise Connors never returns, and for 33 years her family and friends have lived with an empty space where answers should be. We walk through what happened on May 29, 1993, what police found in the woods behind J.L. Ilsley High School and the Spryfield Lions Rink, and why torrential rain may have erased evidence that modern forensic science could have used today. We also dig into the details that still nag at the community: the alias name on the call, the threatening messages that came in while Shelley was missing, and the personal items that vanished with her boots, jacket, and keys. From there, we examine the people connected to Shelley’s life, always noting that no one discussed here has been charged. We weigh the red flags, rumours, and timelines around several people of interest, and we use a clear investigative lens: motive, opportunity, means, and prior relationship. We also address why notorious serial offenders are sometimes pulled into local theory, and what later DNA efforts and new tips might mean for a Nova Scotia cold case that refuses to stay buried. If Shelley’s story hits you, help us keep the pressure on. Share this episode, subscribe to Dark Harbor, and leave a review so more people in Atlantic Canada hear her name and speak up with what they know. 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

    Afternoon Pint Presents: Dark Harbour - The Unsolved Murder of Shelley Denise Connors
  6. 14 Jul

    Inside BrainStim: A Halifax Clinic Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat PTSD

    A sci fi looking “helmet” that helps veterans sleep, feel calmer, and reconnect with their families sounds too good to be true, so we went to Brainstim Clinic in Halifax, which just celebrated its One year Anniversary to get a better understanding of the technology and ask many questions.  Richard Pucci, a Canadian veteran and former senior leader in the Canadian Armed Forces Health Services, unpacks what veterans are dealing with after release: stalled access to care, long waits, medication overload, and the grind of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.  Richard walks us through transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in plain language, including what “interventional psychiatry” means, why the treatment is non-invasive, and what an accelerated five day protocol looks like in real life. We talk about the motor threshold test, why many patients find sessions more tolerable than expected, and why the time between sessions can matter just as much, when veterans sit together and compare notes in a space built for trust.  We also zoom out to the Canadian health policy side: why TMS is often user pay for civilians, how Veterans Affairs Canada coverage works for eligible veterans, and what it would take to treat TMS like preventative mental health care instead of a last resort. Richard shares where the clinic is expanding, how new protocols are emerging, and why research and ethics are non-negotiable as Brainstim studies outcomes like PTSD and chronic pain reduction. 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

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REAL TALK. COLD PINTS. That was the basic premise of longtime friends Matt and Mike when they came up with their show over a few pints of their favourite craft beer. Many pints later,  Afternoon Pint has become a recognizable show on the East Coast of Canada celebrating the spirit of people from all walks of life. Most of their shows are recorded remotely at a pub table. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, sometimes sweet and always good natured; Afternoon Pint is a podcast about having a beer after a long day, and taking the time to get to know a person that you thought you would never meet. 

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