Up Close & Personal - Interviews with some of todays biggest names‪.‬ Village Media Inc.

She won a silver medal in figure skating at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary. Despite great odds, including battling mental health issues, Elizabeth Manley came out on top in more ways than one. In this episode of Up Close & Personal, Scott Sexsmith goes one-on-one with the pride of a nation to talk about all that she has overcome, her new life in Collingwood, ON., and how others are now benefitting from all of her victories, both on the ice and more importantly, off.

Well known Canadian author and wine expert, Natalie MacLean has just released her third book, “Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation and Drinking Too Much”. It’s a powerful memoir about how one woman resurrects her life and career in the wine industry. On this episode of Up Close & Personal, Natalie joins host Scott Sexsmith to talk about everything from her shift from the high tech industry to chasing her dream of working with wine and all of the obstacles she had to overcome to make it happen. Also, busting the myths of having to drink certain wines with certain foods. To find out more about Natalie’s free online food and pairing class and her podcast Unreserved Wine Talk, be sure to visit nataliemaclean.com.

As we get set to look ahead to 2023, we thought we'd look back at the year that was on Up Close & Personal. From triumph to defeat, career milestones and achievements, everyone has a story to tell. From athletes to politicians and newsmakers to those reporting the news, host Scott Sexsmith sat down with a long list of prominent Canadians this year for some in depth discussions. This is Up Close & Personal - A year in review.

He played 17 years in the NHL for New York, Los Angeles and San Jose. Today he is one of the leading analysts in the game as a mainstay on Hockey Night in Canada. Kelly Hrudey joins Scott Sexsmith to talk hockey, broadcasting and mental health advocacy on this new episode of Up Close & Personal.

 His career started with one illustrious flight announcement at the Churchill, Manitoba airport back in 1968. Peter Mansbridge would go on to become one of the biggest names in journalism, ultimately ending his career as the long time anchor of The National on CBC. Join host Scott Sexsmith as he goes one on one with Peter on our latest episode of Up Close & Personal. 

Join host Scott Sexsmith as he goes Up Close & Personal with Joel Cassady from Walk off the Earth. They've got new music a few more stops on their summer tour and not to mention billions, yes billions of video views on social media. It all started with 5 band members playing one guitar simultaneously. Scott and Joel get caught up and chat about the groups success, dealing with personal loss and what's next for WOTE!