The Pal‘s Podcast

🎙️ This week on The Pal's Podcast, we sit down with Unsighted, the creator behind the viral "white girl dance" videos and transit karaoke clips that have brought millions of people together online.

Unsighted shares how a single comment sparked one of the internet's most recognizable content series, why his goal has always been to spread joy through unexpected public interactions, and what it's really like creating content in front of strangers.

The conversation dives into the realities of life as a creator, dealing with burnout, staying authentic while constantly being "on," and why treating every fan interaction with respect matters more than most people realize.

We also talk about his background in film production, his vision of building something much bigger than social media, and the importance of taking your shot when opportunities present themselves.

Whether you're a content creator, an aspiring filmmaker, or someone chasing a dream, this episode is full of honest conversations about creativity, risk, and building a career doing what you love.

🎶 Music by @distant.matter

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🎙️ This week on The Pal's Podcast, we sit down with Jada Bui, one of Canada's top professional pickleball players, Team Canada athlete, and a member of the Toronto United Pickleball Club.

Jada shares her incredible journey from playing Division 1 tennis at UC Berkeley to unexpectedly becoming one of Canada's rising stars in professional pickleball. She opens up about the injury that changed the course of her career, why she initially doubted pickleball, and how she went from trying the sport for fun to competing in the Canadian National Pickleball League just one month later.

The conversation also dives into the rapid growth of pickleball, what it's really like competing professionally, living and training in Florida, representing Team Canada in Vietnam, and why the sport needs more personalities to continue its rise.

Whether you're a pickleball fan, a tennis player, or simply love hearing stories about athletes who bet on themselves, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

🎶 Music by @distant.matter

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🎙️ This week on The Pal’s Podcast, it’s just Ricky and Dani for an honest catch-up episode covering everything from dating and friendships to movies, birthdays, and getting older.

The two share stories from recent movie screenings, including a frustrating experience trying to get into a Netflix premiere, review The Dink and Netflix’s Obsession, and talk about why Tom Holland and Zendaya continue to dominate Hollywood.

The conversation then shifts into dating in your 30s, whether career and work-life balance should matter in a relationship, the reality of dating apps, and why meeting people organically still feels unmatched.

Ricky and Dani also have one of their most honest conversations yet about their friendship, confidence, social anxiety, protecting your energy, and how relationships evolve as you get older. Plus, they debate birthday plans, festivals, traveling alone, and whether celebrating with a big group is always worth it.

🎶 Music by @distant.matter

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🎙️ This week on The Pal's Podcast, we sit down with Shep Rose, longtime Southern Charm star, author, and outdoor adventurer, during his visit to Toronto.

Shep opens up about his transformative ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica, the wake-up call that pushed him to make a change, and how those experiences inspired his new book, Nothing in Moderation. He shares what it was really like spending 12 seasons on reality television, how producers shape the stories viewers see, and why hearing from fans who found comfort in the show means more than most people realize.

The conversation also dives into the pressure of constantly chasing success, learning to appreciate the journey instead of the destination, his love for surfing, fly fishing, and hunting, and what's next.

Plus, we wrap things up with a fun lightning round covering everything from his favorite drink and dream movie casting to the one former castmate he misses the most.

🎶 Music by @distant.matter

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🎙️ This week on The Pal’s Podcast, we sit down with Chris to explore his incredible journey from construction sites and corporate law to the fitness industry and entrepreneurship. Chris opens up about what it was like discovering later in life that he had severe, undiagnosed ADHD, how it shaped his career and relationships, and how he ultimately learned to turn it into one of his greatest strengths.

We dive into his unconventional career path, including child acting, working in construction and factories, becoming a successful lawyer, and the personal tragedy that led him to leave corporate law in search of something more meaningful.

We talk entrepreneurship, resilience, fitness, fatherhood, and much more. 💪

🎶 Music by @distant.matter

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🎙️ This week on The Pal’s Podcast, we sit down with the Boys of 98, one of Canada’s most entertaining lifestyle content groups. Childhood friends since elementary school, the guys share how their friendship grew from growing up in the same neighborhood to building a career creating content together. We dive into their journey from making long-form YouTube college tours to evolving into short-form lifestyle creators, the realities of creator burnout, and what it takes to build a community online.

Plus, the Boys share wild stories from their travels, their experience studying engineering at the University of Waterloo, creator influences, future projects, and much more. 🍻

🎶 Music by @distant.matter
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🎙️ This week on The Pal's Podcast, Ricky and Dani catch up on everything happening this summer, from quieter days in Muskoka and Toronto's patio scene to the electric atmosphere created by the World Cup.

The conversation dives into Canada's tipping culture, the realities of concert ticket prices and Rogers Stadium, why Euro Summers have become so popular, and how they're approaching this season of life. It's a laid-back conversation about travel, friendships, city life, and finding balance during a busy summer.

🎶 Music by @distant.matter 📲

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🎙️ This week on The Pal’s Podcast, we sit down with the founders of Offside Boys, one of Toronto’s fastest-growing vintage soccer jersey brands. Friends since high school, Santi and Ben share how a passion for collecting football kits turned into a business, from building personal collections of hundreds of jerseys to sourcing rare finds through Facebook Marketplace, thrift stores, warehouses, and travels across North America.

We dive into the rise of vintage soccer culture, why 90s and early 2000s jerseys have become fashion staples, and how the World Cup has transformed the atmosphere in Toronto. The conversation also covers their journey from an Instagram page to a retail presence across the city, memorable sports moments including Toronto FC’s MLS Cup victory, Real Madrid’s La Décima, and witnessing Kawhi Leonard’s iconic shot courtside.

Plus, we talk soccer culture, collecting, entrepreneurship, upcoming collaborations, the future of Offside Boys, and much more. ⚽

🎶 Music by @distant.matter
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🎙️ This week on The Pal's Podcast, we sit down with Toronto rock band Stuck on Planet Earth to talk about their latest album, All But Nothing, and what it takes to keep a band together for over a decade.

The trio shares the story behind recording their new album between Nashville and Toronto, working alongside acclaimed songwriters and producers, and why they chose to capture part of the record live off the floor to preserve the band's raw energy.

We also dive into the personal themes that shaped the album, including fatherhood, divorce, personal growth, and the symbolism behind its striking artwork. We discuss the differences between Nashville's highly collaborative music scene and Toronto's culture, the brotherhood that has kept the same three members together since the early 2010s, and how they navigate creative disagreements while continuing to evolve as a band.

Plus, we talk about the realities of being a modern musician, the pressure of creating content for TikTok and Instagram, protecting mental health in a 24/7 digital world, upcoming tour dates, favourite movies, and much more.

🎶 Music by @distant.matter 📲
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Website: stuckonplanetearth.com

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🎙️ This week on The Pal's Podcast, we sit down with Norwegian music trio The Bausa during their first-ever North American trip to Toronto.

The group shares how a friendship that started in middle school turned into a global music career, from creating songs in a home studio and selling music to Norway's famous graduation bus culture, to landing a chart-topping hit and performing in front of 60,000 people.

We also dive into the TikTok video that changed everything, their transition from Norwegian hip-hop to English house music, creating nearly an entire year of music in a single week, and the setback that nearly derailed their career when their music was removed from Spotify at a crucial moment.

Plus, we talk touring, their creative process, upcoming releases, favourite movies, and much more.

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🎧 Listen now and get to know one of Norway's fastest-rising music groups.