What Makes You Smile: The Podcast

Darryl Gray

Gather ‘round for the What Makes You Smile Podcast with Darryl Gray, where guests talk about the best parts of their evenings and weekends, and the things that make them smile. Good Conversations: Check. Interesting Stories: Check. Bad Jokes: Check. Worth Listening To: Absolutely. Episodes released more or less bi-weekly. Follow on Instagram @whatmakesyousmilepodcast What Makes You Smile is a Teston Marching Band Production recorded, edited and assembled in collaboration with my friends at Neighbour Media in Aurora. Theme music written and performed by Darryl Gray

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Phyllis Gray (aka my Mom): Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone, the Power of Friendship and Curiosity

    My Mom has been a lot of things: Mom, wife, sister, daughter grandma, friend, accountant, volunteer, woodworker, business owner, community leader and much more. But most of all she is relentlessly curious in her pursuit of growth and learning. And spoiler alert: we still don’t know who her favourite son is.

    Phyllis Gray (aka my Mom): Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone, the Power of Friendship and Curiosity

  2. Oct 15

    Marc Soberano: Kidisms, Long Canoe Journeys and Working With Purpose

    Marc Soberano is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Full stop. We have a great chat about the funny things kids say, building a social purpose enterprise from the ground up and the power of long canoe journeys. 120 days in a canoe. Think about that. My back hurts and I get hungry if traffic gets backed up on my morning commute.

    Marc Soberano: Kidisms, Long Canoe Journeys and Working With Purpose

  3. Oct 1

    Dolf DeJong: Dollar Dog Nights, Feeling Small and Slowing The Game

    The one and only Dolf DeJong stops in this week. We travel the world, reflect on questionable dietary choices and I learn about “hill sitting”. Apologies in advance to any vacuum cleaners that may have taken offence to the opening of this episode.

    Dolf DeJong: Dollar Dog Nights, Feeling Small and Slowing The Game

  4. Sep 16

    Pete Bombaci: GenWell, Ted Lasso and Keeping In Touch With Friends

    The first guest of Season 2 is Pete Bombaci: He’s one of the good guys. We talk about turning a major power outage into GenWell, a human connection movement, and our shared love of Ted Lasso. Amongst so many other things. Don’t forget to like and subscribe - it will make both of us smile. 🙂

    Pete Bombaci: GenWell, Ted Lasso and Keeping In Touch With Friends

  5. Jul 3

    Rob Murray: Coaching Basketball, The Gandharvas and Top 7 Signs.

    Today my guest is Rob Murray: We talk about coaching basketball, Rob’s devotion to The Gandharvas, a 90s band from London, Ontario and as bonus he reveals the Top 7 Chiropractor Sign Puns. No music again. Sorry. But keep those angry letters coming and we will definitely cave and bring it back.

    Rob Murray: Coaching Basketball, The Gandharvas and Top 7 Signs.

  6. Jun 19

    Rex Taylor: The Small Project, Local Radio and Community.

    Today’s guest is Rex Taylor: We talk about The Small Project, Chop FM and the joy of community. If you didn’t know, Rex is a bit of a scofflaw. But let’s keep it between us. No music again. Sorry. But the conversation is so good you likely won’t even notice.

    Rex Taylor: The Small Project, Local Radio and Community.

  7. Jun 3

    Maurizio Dente: Road Trips, Life Lessons and Being Chill

    Today’s guest is Maurizio Dente: We talk about road trips and life lessons and being chill. Life is good with friends like Maurizio. No music this episode. It will be back again, some where down the road.

    Maurizio Dente: Road Trips, Life Lessons and Being Chill

  8. May 13

    Steve Cord And Jon Steeves: Carpooling, Butter Tarts and Songwriting

    My friends and bandmates Steve and Jon: We talk about carpooling, butter tart festivals and songwriting. Who knew that raisins could be so divisive. Hustle performed by Steve Cord and the Remainders (Steve Cord, Darryl Gray, Jon Steeves). Written by Steve Cord and Jon Steeves. Recorded at The Spot Rehearsal Space in September 2024

    Steve Cord And Jon Steeves: Carpooling, Butter Tarts and Songwriting

  9. May 1

    Jake Elleker: Boxing, Rainy Days in Paris and Springsteen.

    Today’s guest is Jake Elleker: We talk about boxing, rainy days in Paris and Springsteen. We didn’t know it but we lost our superhero that day. RIP Chuck Norris. Line Up For Your Love performed by Steve Cord and the Remainders (Steve Cord, Darryl Gray, Jon Steeves). Written by Steve Cord and Jon Steeves. Recorded at The Sound Rehearsal Space in October 2024.

    Jake Elleker: Boxing, Rainy Days in Paris and Springsteen.

  10. Apr 23

    Mike Braithwaite: Origin Stories, Fearlessness and Comedy.

    Today’s guest is Mike Braithwaite (or is it Drake Michaels?): We talk about origin stories, fearlessness and comedy. Presumably the only episode where my guest has an alter-ego. Nebraska performed by Steve Cord and the Remainders (Steve Cord, Darryl Gray, Jon Steeves). Written by Steve Cord. Recorded at Neighbour Media Studio on March 30, 2026.

    Mike Braithwaite: Origin Stories, Fearlessness and Comedy.

  11. Apr 21

    Wasim Jarrah: The First Episode, Faith and Friendship

    The inaugural guest is Wasim Jarrah: We talk about faith, friendship, giving and other stuff I can’t remember. They say you never forget your first time. First Kiss performed by Steve Cord and the Remainders (Steve Cord, Darryl Gray, Jon Steeves). Written by Steve Cord. Recorded at Neighbour Media Studio on March 30, 2026.

    Wasim Jarrah: The First Episode, Faith and Friendship
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Gather ‘round for the What Makes You Smile Podcast with Darryl Gray, where guests talk about the best parts of their evenings and weekends, and the things that make them smile. Good Conversations: Check. Interesting Stories: Check. Bad Jokes: Check. Worth Listening To: Absolutely. Episodes released more or less bi-weekly. Follow on Instagram @whatmakesyousmilepodcast What Makes You Smile is a Teston Marching Band Production recorded, edited and assembled in collaboration with my friends at Neighbour Media in Aurora. Theme music written and performed by Darryl Gray

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