Life has a habit of challenging us on a daily basis. These are not new challenges but often new to the people who face them. Why do we think we have to face these challenges alone? Oftentimes we set off on a journey to find those answers, that certain “je ne sais quoi” to move forward, in essence a walkabout. This is what E-Walkabout is all about. We share our journeys with you to lighten yours, with a little humour along the way.
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Embrace Change: A Pathway to Success and Happiness
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23:39Episode summary introduction: Join TC & Maddog as they hone in on the importance of the ability to adapt to change, which is essential for achieving greater happiness and success in life. Throughout our dialogue, we explore the inherent challenges individuals face when confronted with change, emphasizing that while change is often unwelcome, it is …
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Creating Meaningful Memories: Life's True Wealth
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19:48Episode summary introduction: TC & Maddog share what they believe is the profound significance of creating and cherishing memories, asserting that life’s ultimate purpose transcends material accumulation and resides in the connections we forge and the moments we share with our loved ones. We delve into the idea that no individual should traverse li…
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Exploring the Essence of Success: Can We Achieve It Alone?
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23:39Episode summary introduction: Join TC & Maddog as they discuss the importance of bringing others along your journey of life and engaging their support to meet a collective success. Throughout this episode, we explore the significance of collaboration, emphasizing that sharing experiences—both triumphant and challenging—can lead to greater fulfillme…
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Episode summary introduction: Join TC & Maddog as they share a journey of the mind and the importance of mental preparation to navigate life’s challenges. Learning mental preparation is akin to elite athletes preparing for high-stakes performances, and extends this concept to various life scenarios such as job interviews. Throughout this journey we…
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Episode summary introduction: Join TC & Maddog as they delve into the intricate relationship between money and happiness and how it really can’t buy happiness. It can however put us on a path of happiness but that we can not do this alone. It is important to rely on mentors and a team of professionals to guide us. Throughout our journey, we explore…
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Navigating Life's Glass House: A Journey of Reflection
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20:23Episode summary introduction: It is no surprise we all live in the metaphorical glass house, thereby illuminating the inherent hypocrisy in human judgment. TC & Maddog explore the complexities of judgment, particularly in light of the saying, "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones." It is our contention that such judgment often ste…
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Finding Direction: Embracing Comfort in Our Own Skin
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21:50Episode summary introduction: Join TC & Maddog as they meander through the importance of learning to be comfortable in your own skin, regardless of environment. This is far from easy as each of us has to learn to be ourselves in with different social pressures and new situations. Let us help you as TC & Maddog share their own experiences and reflec…
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Reflecting on Parental Guidance: Lessons for the Modern World
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27:11Episode summary introduction: Join us as we explore a myriad of essential life lessons that our parents may have inadvertently overlooked or inadequately addressed during our upbringing. Life is tough, the world is tough and no one should traverse the complexities of life in solitude. Throughout this light discussion TC & Maddog answer important qu…
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The Art of Regret: Transforming Past Mistakes into Future Wisdom
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18:45Episode summary introduction: Regret, a sentiment often laden with sadness and disappointment, serves as the focal point of our discourse in this podcast episode. TC & Maddog explore the notion that, if approached with a constructive mindset, regret can be transformed into a catalyst for personal growth and enhanced happiness. Enjoy the discussion …
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A Journey Through Homicide: The Keith Black Case Part #2
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11:03Episode summary introduction: Enjoy Part #2 of this podcast as we continue to unravel the mystery relating to the disappearance of Keith Black. We delve into the complexities of the case, particularly focusing on the confessions made by Rhonda Black, who admitted to killing her husband and disposing of his remains. Moreover, we explore the challeng…
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A Journey Through Homicide: The Keith Black Case Part #1
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22:41Episode summary introduction: During this journey we are taken into the harrowing case of Keith Block, who was reported missing by his wife, Ronda Black, in July 1998. The investigation revealed troubling inconsistencies that ultimately led to Rhonda's conviction for second-degree murder, for which she was sentenced to life in prison with no chance…
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The Illusion of Balance: A New Perspective on Life and Work
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22:34Episode summary introduction: The primary focus of this episode revolves around the contentious notion of work-life balance, which we contend is an oversimplified and ultimately misleading concept. We assert that the relationship between work and life is not merely a balancing act but rather an intricate interplay of intertwined responsibilities an…
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Episode summary introduction: The salient point of this episode revolves around the intricate relationship between expectations and reality, particularly how our personal expectations can lead to feelings of disappointment when they are not met. Knowing the significance of self-identity, emphasizing that understanding and embracing one's true self …
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Finding Direction Amidst Chaos: The Adversity Experience
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20:35Episode summary introduction: This episode of Electronic Walkabout delves into the profound theme of overcoming adversity, asserting that no one should traverse life in solitude. TC & Maddog explore the notion that challenges, though daunting, serve as catalysts for personal growth and resilience. Drawing inspiration from the Foo Fighters' song "So…
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Mind Reading and the Art of Saying What Matters
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21:15Episode summary introduction: Many of us experience the regret of not saying the right thing at the right moment, leaving us to wonder how different situations could have been if we had spoken up. This podcast explores the reasons behind our hesitation to share our thoughts and feelings, emphasizing the importance of expressing ourselves to avoid f…
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Cruising Matthew McConaughey's "Green Lights" (Part #2)
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20:02Episode summary introduction: This podcast episode continues to delve into the profound insights from Matthew McConaughey's book, "Green Lights," highlighting the importance of self-discovery and personal growth through life experiences. The discussion emphasizes that true common sense is not universal; rather, it is shaped by individual experience…
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Cruising Matthew McConaughey's "Green Lights" (Part #1)
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20:03Episode summary introduction: The podcast delves into the key concepts from Matthew McConaughey's book, "Green Lights," framing it as a playbook for navigating life's challenges and opportunities. TC and Maddog, emphasize the importance of direction and the need for personal growth as they welcome the new year with optimism and reflection. They exp…
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Fear Factor: Navigating Life's Uncertainties
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28:41Episode summary introduction: Fear plays a significant role in our lives, acting as both a friend and a foe. TC, Maddog & Special Guest, G-Train, delve into the nature of fear, exploring how it often stems from the unknown and can hinder our ability to live fully. The conversation navigates on personal experiences with fear, including the idea that…
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Brotherhood and Beyond: Life Lessons from the Gridiron
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22:17Episode summary introduction: This episode we explore the profound impact that playing sports, particularly football, can have on personal development and life skills. Highlighted is how the values learned on the field—such as teamwork, discipline, and resilience—translate into real-world success, shaping individuals into better employees, leaders,…
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The Best You Can Do: A Journey Through Love, Life, and Family
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18:34Episode summary introduction: This episode delves into the complexities of love and the journey of growing up, highlighting the idea that the essence of our existence revolves around creating meaningful memories with family. TC and Maddog explore the themes presented in Christopher Cross's song "Arthur's Theme," using it as a springboard to discuss…
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Episode summary introduction: TC & Maddog share their thoughts on maintaining strong relationships amidst the hustle of life. Easily success and happiness are often overshadowed by the demands of work and social ambitions, leading couples to drift apart. Knowing what is important is key, especially as life evolves and children grow up. We explore h…
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Learning to accept and manage our emotions is a crucial topic explored in this episode of Electronic Walkabout. TC & Maddog emphasize the importance of kindness, highlighting that we often don't know the struggles others face, making compassion essential in our daily interactions. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they illustrate how smal…
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Passion and Sports: Insights from Ottawa's Entertainment Leader, Mark Goudie.
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19:08Mark Goudie, CEO of the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, joins TC to share his inspiring journey to success and the importance of teamwork and passion in achieving one's dreams. He reflects on his upbringing in Ottawa, where his family’s involvement in sports ignited his love for the industry. The discussion delves into the challenges faced b…
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The Surprising Upside of Gossip: A Positive Spin
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16:22Gossip can often be viewed negatively, but this podcast episode explores its potential positive aspects. The hosts, TC and Maddog, discuss how gossip has been a part of human communication for centuries, serving as a tool for sharing information and shaping reputations. The conversation unfolds around the intriguing and often misunderstood topic of…
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Episode summary introduction: Today’s episode is inspired by Rod Stewart’s “Forever Young” “Forever Young” is a defining song in Rod Stewart’s expansive catalog. With the singer himself citing it as one of his own favorite songs, “Forever Young” was featured on his 1988 album, Out of Order, and became a top 15 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Though i…
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Episode summary introduction: We all hope you're having a great day and it’s time for another episode of E-walkabout. A podcast where we talk about the important things in life. This episode is brought to you by Metallica’s “Enter Sandman”, a song often heard at sporting events but when you look at the lyrics it is a little more ominous. We look at…
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Episode summary introduction: Welcome to another episode of Electronic Walkabout. Today we take a musical journey as TC’ shares a song important to him, Bryan Adams’ “Inside Out” . This dovetails a previous episode where Maddog shared a song that is dear to him, Johnny Reid’s “Dance with Me”. "Inside Out" is a song found on Bryan Adams’ 1998 album …
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Episode summary introduction: Our episode is inspired by a Terri Clark song “I just wanna be mad”. For those who don’t know Terri Clark, she is a Canadian Country music artist with success in both Canada and the US. In this song she shares a perspective when there is conflict in a relationship and does not want to move past it until she is done “Be…
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Episode summary introduction: During this episode of Electronic Walkabout we take some license from a Post Malone, Morgan Wallen song “I had some help”. The song laments that a failed relationship is not one sided and it truly takes two to tangle or in this case, untangle. It is far from easy to see both sides of the story impartially. Today we jou…
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Episode summary introduction: Welcome to another episode of E-Walkabout. This episode our theme comes from the song by Phil Collins “Against all odds". The song is part of the soundtrack from the 1984 movie of the same name. There are so many times in our lives we don’t appreciate what we have until we walk away from it or lose it. From these times…
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Episode summary introduction: This episode is sparked by a song by the Wallflowers “One Headlight” which explains the title of the episode. “Padiddle” is what is uttered in a game that we play when we see one headlight burnt out. If only the lyrics of the song were that simple. Jakob Dylan, the writer, uses “One Headlight” as a metaphor. The metaph…
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Episode summary Welcome to this journey of Electronic Walkabout. Today we focus on a song by Johnny Reid, “Dance with Me”. This is not the first time we have focused on a song during our podcasts. Maddog shares why this is such an important song to him and how it brings joy & happiness to his life. When we truly understand the power of music in our…
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Episode summary: This episode we talk about the power of focus and some practical advice to make that power come to life. At times, it is as simple as writing it down. When we write down our goals and use it as a visual motivator it increases the likelihood of reaching our goals. Join as we share perspectives that will increase your ability to reac…
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Episode summary introduction: Maddog & TC tackle a topic that is becoming just a little controversial. During the pandemic we had no choice but to work from home. For some, when the pandemic was over transition back to the office was far from appealing. Recently the government has dictated employees will now have to spend 3 days in the office. We e…
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Episode summary introduction: During this episode TC & Maddog talk about how new technology influences our lives from both a positive and negative position. It truly is amazing how technology affects the way we work, the way we play and most importantly the way that we communicate. Topics discussed in this episode: During this episode we breach the…
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Episode summary introduction: Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of E-Walkabout. During this episode we explore the importance of trust, how it is earned, how it is lost, and its true value. Topics discussed in this episode: The importance of trust in our lives. How trust really is our personal brand. How trust is earned. How trust is lo…
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Episode summary introduction: Music always adds value to our lives. Today we are meandering through some song lyrics and what they mean to us. We focus on a song written by the members of Old Dominion, an American country band, titled “No hard feelings”. This song focuses on challenges faced when going through a break up. Listen to the band’s advic…
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Life, You Owe Me Nothing, Life, We are at Peace.
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16:07Episode summary introduction: Welcome to this episode of Electronic Walkabout, we begin this episode with a poem. A Mexican poem written in 1915 by Amado Nervo and focus on this key phrase in the poem “Life, you owe me nothing, Life, we are at peace” These words set the stage for a trip where we talk about are true expectations of life and what is …
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Episode summary introduction: During this episode we talk about the value of criticism in our development and life and how best to manage it to take advantage of what it is really meant to do, to allow us to be better people. We share the power of good deeds in our good news story. Check out https://www.good-deeds-day.org/ , one person can really m…
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Episode summary: Join us this episode as we traverse the challenges of decision making. We are hit in the face with decisions every day, some easy, some hard. The very act of making a decision will make future decisions easier. Let us give you some pointers that will take some of the angst when making tough decisions. Topics discussed in this episo…
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Episode summary introduction: There are so many times in life we hear the expression “You have the cart before the horse”. This holds true for some many things except for one, planning for retirement. Something so important we always take for granted. Take a walk with us as we share some thoughts about how to approach retirement to allow us to real…
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Episode summary introduction: Living a perfect life means never having to apologize. Unfortunately our lives are far from perfect & apologies can pop up like road signs. A simple social etiquette can be far from simple. Join us as we put the power of apologies into perspective to make them easier. Topics discussed in this episode: Whenever you find…
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“Music is life itself.” Louis Armstrong (1901-1971)
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18:06Episode summary introduction: One of the biggest gifts we have been given is the gift of music. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life. It can motivate us, make us happy, make us sad and in the end make a beautiful collection that will be the soundtrack of our life. Maddog & TC share how musi…
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Episode summary introduction: This episode we tackle one of life’s constant challenges, dealing with our mistakes. Often believed, by some, as a sign of weakness or a source of embarrassment. If viewed in the proper light they can be a catalyst for personal growth and development. Join us as we find a path that lets us view mistakes as gifts that, …
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Episode summary introduction: Technology, with the best of intentions, was meant to give us a better life. One place it has fallen short is in the way we communicate. Join TC & Maddog as they send you on a path to understand technology’s shortcomings with communication and give guidance on how to better communicate in our relationships. Topics disc…
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Episode summary introduction: This episode focuses on the emotion of guilt and how it plays a part in our lives. Oftentimes there is no need to feel guilty, it is simply not ours to carry. During the times we do own the guilt it is important to learn how to manage so it does not take control of our life. Topics discussed in this episode: During thi…
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Episode summary introduction: A good reputation is never given the attention it deserves. Join us as we talk about the importance of a “gold standard” reputation in both our professional and personal relationships. A solid reputation will have an influence on our happiness and success in life. Topics discussed in this episode: How did you learn thi…
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A Door to Self Improvement Episode summary introduction: We welcome a new member to our E-Walabout, James “Maddog” Bergin. Maddog joins TC as they take a journey to explore the nuances of resolutions. We indulge in resolutions as part of our New Year’s eve ritual but statistically struggle to see them through. Resolutions do have a benefit and can …
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Episode summary introduction: We welcome Brock Adams who offers a fantastic way to look at religion. As we travel through this world we must always strive to find a sound body and sound mind which includes spiritual health. Religion has opened so many doors and made our lives whole as we navigate this crazy world of ours. Join us as we explore what…
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Episode summary introduction: Good morning everyone, today we take a journey with another guest, Ian Parks, who shares with us the importance of volunteering in our community. There are so many positive things that volunteering can do for our life. Truly, volunteers make the world go round. Topics discussed in this episode: Why volunteer? What got …
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