Harmonious Gentlemen

The Gents
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The Harmonious Gentlemen Podcast is about embracing challenging topics and conversations. In each episode, the gents tackle an issue that divides much of society, and by looking at it from different perspectives, they explore the possibilities for harmony in a chaotic world. harmoniousgentlemen.substack.com

  1. Sep 19

    Our Complicated Relationships with Food and Drink featuring Rieley Kay

    Kick off the new season of Harmonious Gentlemen with a deep, candid, and hilarious dive into our complicated relationships with food, drink, dining out, and the wild world of the service industry. In this season premiere, we’re joined by special guest Rieley, owner of the iconic Alberta restaurants Cilantro and Chive (Lacombe & Red Deer). Together, we pull back the curtain on what really goes into creating a standout dining experience, the psychology behind our favorite comfort foods, and the chaos, passion, and community that drive the modern restaurant scene. Whether you’re a lifelong foodie, a seasoned industry worker, or just someone who appreciates a good meal and a great drink, this episode serves up a perfect mix of deep insights, belly laughs, and honest conversation. In this episode, we cover: * The season premiere kick-off and what’s ahead for the podcast * Rieley’s journey building Cilantro and Chive into a local favorite * Our personal love-hate relationships with eating out and food culture * What it takes to survive and thrive in today’s service industry * Behind-the-scenes stories, good drinks, and plenty of laughs Links & Resources: * Check out Cilantro and Chive: https://cilantroandchive.ca/ * Follow Harmonious Gentlemen on Instagram: @harmoniousgentlemen * Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts & Spotify! Get full access to The Harmonious Gentlemen Podcast at harmoniousgentlemen.substack.com/subscribe

  2. Aug 29

    Grown Up Grown Ups Chat about Growing Up

    Join the gents at Phil’s as they discuss the intricacies of childhood over eggs, bacon, and shredded hashbrowns. They exchange stories, discuss the reliability of memory, and a few philosophical questions as well. How would you define childhood? When does it end? Can we ever get it back? Get full access to The Harmonious Gentlemen Podcast at harmoniousgentlemen.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Aug 15

    Reflect, Reset, Reharmonize

    In this episode, the Gentlemen attempt to reflect, reset, and reharmonize. It’s a casual conversation, meandering between the professional, personal, and podcast aspects of life - but in the comfy taproom of Blindman, they stumble dangerously close to wisdom. Is the world changing in a way that makes it harder to be harmonious? After years of doing this, does anyone even know what harmonious means? Get full access to The Harmonious Gentlemen Podcast at harmoniousgentlemen.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Aug 1

    Brotherhood of the Travelling Gentlemen

    In this special summertime episode, the gents talk about travelling from different locations on the globe. What are your thoughts on travel? Is it something we should all do? How do we travel harmoniously? Get full access to The Harmonious Gentlemen Podcast at harmoniousgentlemen.substack.com/subscribe

  5. Jul 11

    Worth Following

    What makes someone worth following? This time, the Harmonious Gentlemen wrestle with the messy reality of leadership. Why do some leaders inspire while others divide? Is leadership earned or simply claimed? Do titles matter, or are the best leaders the people no one notices? From history to everyday life, the conversation challenges what we think we know about influence, power, and responsibility; and asks whether all of us are leading someone, whether we realize it or not. Get full access to The Harmonious Gentlemen Podcast at harmoniousgentlemen.substack.com/subscribe

  6. Jun 27

    The Funniest Teenager in Canada (with Elliot)

    In this episode, the gents are joined by Elliot, the funniest teenager in Canada. They talk about the art and sport of improv, and how it makes us into better human beings. It’s a great conversation about openness, vulnerability, and saying yes. Stick around until the end when Elliot coaches Tyler, Chris, and Graham through their first improv drill. It goes about as well as you’d expect it to. Elliot competed with Lindsay Thurber’s High School improv team, which took home gold at this year’s Canadian Improv Games National Championship. Follow Thurber Theater Arts on Instagram here: Get full access to The Harmonious Gentlemen Podcast at harmoniousgentlemen.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Jun 6

    Time Takes, Time Gives: The Gentlemen Get Older

    When did you first realize you were getting older? Was it the gray hairs, the sore back, the changing priorities—or simply the realization that time keeps moving whether we’re ready or not? In this episode, the Harmonious Gentlemen take a break from Alberta politics to reflect on the experience of aging and ask some big questions along the way. Why do many people report becoming happier as they grow older? What does our culture get wrong about ageing? What can we learn from the world’s longest-lived communities? And how should the awareness of our own mortality shape the way we live today? From personal stories and scientific research to philosophy, faith, and a few laughs about the realities of middle age, this conversation explores what time takes from us, what it gives back, and how we might embrace the journey ahead. Get full access to The Harmonious Gentlemen Podcast at harmoniousgentlemen.substack.com/subscribe

  8. May 23

    Don’t Drink the Sand: Combating Democratic Backsliding in Alberta with Dr. Jared Wesley

    In this episode the gents were lucky enough to sit down with Dr. Jared Wesley, political scientist, commentator, and author of numerous posts on the Substack aptly titled, Decoding Politics. They talk about the need for getting back to the basics of democracy and three rules for helping us all make sense of what’s going on politically. Then, Jared shares about his work with a project called, “Common Ground”, in which he explores what it actually means to be Albertan. Check out Jared’s Substack at: https://drjaredwesley.substack.com/ Get full access to The Harmonious Gentlemen Podcast at harmoniousgentlemen.substack.com/subscribe

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The Harmonious Gentlemen Podcast is about embracing challenging topics and conversations. In each episode, the gents tackle an issue that divides much of society, and by looking at it from different perspectives, they explore the possibilities for harmony in a chaotic world. harmoniousgentlemen.substack.com

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  • Creator
    The Gents
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    171
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Harmonious Gentlemen
  • Show Website
    Harmonious Gentlemen

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