What Makes You Smile: Off The Cuff Conversations About Our Off The Clock Lives

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 lovingly recorded, edited and assembled in collaboration with my friends at Neighbour Media in Aurora. Music written and performed by Steve Cord and The Remainders (Steve Cord, Jon Steeves, Darryl Gray).

Episodes

  1. Jul 3

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

    My Friend Rob: 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.

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

  2. Jun 19

    My Friend Rex: The Small Project, Local Radio and Community.

    My Friend Rex: 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.

    My Friend Rex: The Small Project, Local Radio and Community.

  3. Jun 3

    My Friend Maurizio: Road Trips, Life Lessons and Being Chill

    My Friend Maurizio: 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.

    My Friend Maurizio: Road Trips, Life Lessons and Being Chill

  4. May 13

    My Friends Steve And Jon: 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

    My Friends Steve And Jon: Carpooling, Butter Tarts and Songwriting

  5. May 1

    My Friend Jake: Boxing, Rainy Days in Paris and Springsteen.

    My friend Jake: 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.

    My Friend Jake: Boxing, Rainy Days in Paris and Springsteen.

  6. Apr 23

    My Friend Mike: Origin Stories, Fearlessness and Comedy.

    My Friend Mike (or is it Drake?): 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.

    My Friend Mike: Origin Stories, Fearlessness and Comedy.

  7. Apr 21

    My Friend Wasim: The First Episode, Faith and Friendship

    My Friend Wasim: 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.

    My Friend Wasim: The First Episode, Faith and Friendship
  • 7 Episodes

About

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 lovingly recorded, edited and assembled in collaboration with my friends at Neighbour Media in Aurora. Music written and performed by Steve Cord and The Remainders (Steve Cord, Jon Steeves, Darryl Gray).

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