The Greg Carrasco Show

Slacker Nation couldn't wait to call in as Greg talks about what's happened in the world of parenting over the past generation. Does our society need parents to be tougher in raising our kids to prepare them for the world? What is the effect of being either "friends" with your kids? Why are parents afraid of actually being parents?
Greg's guests:
Dan Shine, Senior Editor at Automotive News, discussing the importance of young people in the auto industry
Jeff Melnychuk, Editor-in-Chief of Automotive News Canada, discussing the affordability problem in the Canadian car industry

Money Mike joins Greg to break down aspects of the Canadian Federal Budget from a financial planner's perspective!

Greg also gives shoutouts and adulation to those around him who are successes, how car salespeople can seize the day and boost sales, and takes a bunch of Slacker Nation's calls during the Hour of the Grievances!

Greg comes into this show with a number of grievances this week including bad neighbors and 2024 Canadian Federal Budget, announced this week by the Justin Trudeau regime. On the bright side, he processes Producer Lex's dating life and puts him through the "male reality test." And of course, he takes Slacker Nation's calls so they can air their grievances on the show!
This week's guests:
Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Vince Bond, Automotive News

Money Mike stops by the Greg Carrasco show for this first time in a while, and he drops some gospel about your finances including how the markets are doing now that that Q1 is done, elaborating on a new concept of retirement and the 5 secrets of the happiest retirees!
Greg also talks grievances with the listeners and finds a great example of how to lose out on the opportunity of a lifetime!

 In another action-packed show, Greg chats with Slacker Nation about the disparity of pay between heads of state (like the Prime Minister of Canada or the President of the United States) versus top tier athletes, laments disdain that Canadians seem to have toward successful people versus the way Americans admire their rich and affluent, and a deep music discussion!
Greg's Guests:
Todd Bourgon - Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario
Jamie Butters - Executive Director of Automotive News

In this episode, Greg talks about the "SD Verse", an automotive software marketplace being developed by GM and Magna, the politics of China and its EV mineral market, and Alberta's EV registration tax.
Greg, as always, takes Slacker Nation's questions and comments of the automotive industry, and one of Slacker Nation takes the time to rag on producer Lex, in a side-splitting Hour of Grievances!
Featured Guests:
Daniel Nicholson, VP of Strategic Technology Initiatives, General Motors
David Kennedy, Toronto Bureau Chief for Automotive News Canada
Kris Sims, Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Greg welcomes back a familiar face as Jacob returns in the booth. They start the show by discussing everything from coffee orders, to British accents. Then Greg asks a question to the listeners: "What model car has the worst drivers?" The answer may shock you! In the second hour, Greg is joined by a good friend, Tood Bourgon, Executive Director of the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario. They touch on a variety of topics, including the 2024 Canadian International AutoShow, and the Federal Government's electric vehicle mandate. To wrap up the show, Greg Layson, Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada, discusses his recent piece "Sure, January 2024 sales beat January 2019, but does it matter?". And we finish with the "Hour of the Grievances".
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Slacker Nation comes out in full force calling Greg for car and life advice, including a special message from Greg for men to look after their physical and mental health!
Greg welcomes Ryan Robinson of Deloitte and Howard Bornstein of Charterup to talk about the current state of the automotive industry!

Disclaimer: Anything mentioned in this podcast is not meant to be taken as legal advice. Please contact your family lawyer for legal advice.
On a very special episode, Greg welcomes Family Lawyer Rebecca Ye of Nussbaum Law in-studio and they discuss instances in relationships that would be beneficial to have a lawyer advising you through your next steps, whether you're considering marriage, cohabitation, separation or divorce.

Greg is back from vacation and live in studio, and he has some insights for you regarding our limited time on the planet, taking vacations when you need it, and much more!
Money Mike also returns after an extended hiatus and not only does he talk about your money, but we get to know a bit more of the man behind the money!
And Greg takes Slacker Nation's phone calls which came fast and furious throughout the show!

Greg is back with his first show of 2024 on Sauga 960 AM, and it's a special one because it's also the show's debut on Classic 1220 in St.Catharines! Welcome to The Greg Carrasco Network!
On this episode, Greg chats with Alex Kierstein, senior editor for Motortrend, and his article regarding the Hertz rental car company, which just dumped 20 thousand EVs from their fleet, and the implications of that decision!
Greg also welcomes Gary Silberg of KPMG, as they talk about the financial situation and relationship of the car industry and their consumers!

It's the Christmas weekend edition of the Greg Carrasco show, featuring Jody Lai of Auto Trader and Mike Colias of the Wall Street Journal talking about the impact of government mandates of electric vehicles, and in particular, the Trudeau government mandating that the all sales of all sales of passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks be hybrids, electric or hydrogen-powered by 2035.
In the first two hours, though, Greg airs out his and Slacker Nation's Christmas Grievances about the car industry, gift giving, the devaluation of meritocracy and more!

Both Greg and Lex were a bit under the weather today, but they both powered through with Money Mike in tow. Greg makes some very special announcements concerning Mississauga!
Greg and Money Mike talk estate planning, the complications of dodging probate fees, whose names should be on your home ownership papers.
And Slacker Nation calls in to the studio in droves showing their care for Greg, and Greg also gives a public service announcement in the Hour of Grievances!

For the first time since the COVID lockdowns, Greg broadcasts his show from the comfort of his own home!
It's 3 hours of pure Greg and anything goes! Slacker Nation also called in droves talking about the car industry, car safety, the complicated idea of space travel, law enforcement, jiu-jitsu and more!

Greg is back this year after last week's jiu jitsu tournament where he won gold! And as always, there's something happening here!
Money Mike joins for the first time in a while to start the conversation about Last Wills and Testaments, final arrangements, and why it's so important to have your monetary AND digital ownerships in order!
Bryan Gast, Vice President of the Investigative Services Division at Équité Association joins for the third hour talking about car thefts, how to prevent them, the most and least stolen cars in Toronto and Canada, and more!
And we also got a whole bunch of phone calls as well!

The phones are ringing off the hook again, as Greg continues to go back to his roots! Car talk! And a caller introduces Greg to a beast of an automobile! What is it? Listen here to find out!
And top it all off, Greg welcomes the Toronto Raptors Superfan and Roche Canada's new spokesperson, Nav Bhathia, as they talk about the "Living With It" campaign which focuses on the health of our eyes!

Despite feeling not so great because of his car being stolen from his own driveway, Greg continues to take care of business, as he dishes on why buying a vehicle privately is one of the WORST things that you can do! Greg also lets the listeners hear the beautiful voice of Sophie Gregoire!
Greg also has an in depth chat with Dan McTeague, President of "Canadians for Affordable Energy" on a multiple array of topics, including the state of the Canadian governemtn and how that is affecting the bottom line for Canadians!

There's a whole lot of car talk today. Greg starts the show by sharing the story of how his car was stolen this past week. This leads to a string of callers sharing similar stories. How could these incidents have been prevented? Why are carjackings still a problem in Canada today? Plus, what are the top ten most stolen vehicles in Ontario?
Our feature interview for today is author Holly Swenson. Holly is the author of Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow: Forming Deeper and More Joyful Connections with Yourself and Your Children. She is a wellness blogger, mother of four boys, & devoted wife. She discusses how social media is affecting the brains of children. Why are America's teens getting 5,000 notifications on their phones a day? How can parents protect kids from predatory social media?
We also talk credit scores, screen time, and much more, on this week's edition of "The Greg Carrasco Show".

What a stacked episode we have for you! In the first hour, Greg takes the listeners' car questions and resolves later on the show to talk cars with you!
Greg suspends his disbelief and talked to a medium, Stacey Agouros, and she talked about which of Greg's relatives she made contact with, and finds out things about Greg that she had never told her before!
Greg also chats with Fine Artist, Celina Melo, as they talk about her art pieces, her journey of creativity, and her participation in the Lakeshore Art Trail at Mississauga's Small Arts Inspection Building on the weekend of October 21st and 22nd.

Greg welcomes Richard C. Lyons, author of The DNA of Democracy and Shadows of the Acropolis and they talk about the history of democracy, its development and the state of it today as enmity and polarization has built up throughout the population.
Greg and his producer Lex also talk about a wide range of topics, including quotes that have been influential in both of their lives.
As usual, Greg takes your calls, including one about car lease returns!

This episode is full of hot-button topics!
In the first hour, Harman Singh Kandola of the World Sikh Organization and part of the City of Edmonton's Anti-Racism Advisory Committee talks about the tensions between the governments of Canada and India, as well as the assassination of Harjinder Singh Nijjar.
In the second hour, Tasha Kheiriddin, columnist for PostMedia and GZero Media, political analyst for Radio Canada, and author of "In My Opinion" on Substack addresses about the Million March for Children and how it is a symptom of deep dissatisfaction with the Ontario school board system.
In the third hour, Matthew Lau of the Financial Post and an Adjunct Scholar for the Fraser Institute discusses the issues around Electric Vehicles, Liberal government investments in battery plants, and how the government handles business around the country.

Greg starts the show by telling the story of how he ended up fighting one of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu fighters in the world. Then, a caller strikes a nerve, asking about the United Auto Workers strike. Greg gives his take on the strike and the role that unions serve.
Money Mike makes an appearance for the second hour. They discuss easy ways in which young people can build wealth. Plus, they field caller questions, including one about investing in gold.
In the final hour, Greg is joined by Sauga 960 AM's new morning show host Randy Taylor. "The Randy Taylor Show" debuted Monday, September 11, and airs every Monday-Friday from 7-9 AM. They discuss Randy's career, his show, Jordan Peterson, and more.
All of this, and much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

Greg welcomes Francis Crescia of the Western Standard as they talk about what George Orwell, author of the dystopian novel, 1984, would think of how society has turned out in 2023, and questions if Canadians really do have freedom of speech, especially with the Ontario court rulings against Dr. Jordan B. Peterson.
Brad Hunter, national crime columnist for the Toronto Sun also joins Greg as they discuss Kenneth Law, who is facing charges regarding sending multiple packages which allow the recipient to end their own existences. They also chat about self-agency as a human being, Medical Assistance In Dying, and the issues surrounding it.

On a jam-packed show on the Civic Holiday long weekend, Greg welcomes a whole slew of guests!
Teresa Di Felice of CAA talks with Greg about the number of vehicles that are on the road that are NOT roadworthy, what we can do about it, and how important it is to have a relationship with your dealership!
Money Mike of Larocque Group Private Wealth Management co-hosts with Greg as they talk about what young people should do to start building their wealth.
American attorney and politican John Michael O'Connor, famously known as the lawyer for Mark Felt, more famously known as "Deep Throat", talks with Greg about the Donald Trump Indictment
Ronald Stein, Policy advisor for The Heartland Institute, and The Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, and National TV Commentator- talks about how Unsold Electric cras may be signalling a death spiral for the auto industry!

Greg welcomes Leslie Manookian, the president and founder of Health Freedom Defense Fund (HFDF). They address a number of topics regarding the pandemic, including the recent cardiac arrest of Bronny James, son of NBA star LeBron James.
Also joining Greg is Sinead Bovell, the founder of WAYE (Weekly Advice for Young Entrepreneurs) and talks about advanced technologies, including reproductive technology known as In-Vitro Gametogenesis, or IVG.
And of course, Greg takes your calls about all sorts of topics!

After a week off, Greg comes back with a jampacked informative show!
Greg talks to his callers and their experience with dealerships and cars. Dan McTeague joins the first hour to discuss electric cars' impact on the economy.
On the second hour of the show, Money Mike, from Larocque Wealth Management, comes onto the show to discuss a sensitive subject that no one wants to about, which is life insurance.  Greg and Money Mike discuss how you can secure your family and how to get started.
Then Bromance takes a turn on the last hour of the Greg Carrasco show with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. They talk about his new show on Sauga960am airing every Friday from 3pm to 4pm.
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

Greg just got back from California, so he shares, the good, the bad, and the ugly about his trip, including his encounter with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Then, Toronto Star Reporter Allan Woods comes onto the show to discuss the incident involving the Titan submersible. Allan recently spoke with Joe MacInnis, who has taken the trip down to visit the Titanic. We get a fascinating view on what it's like being that far down in the water near the historic shipwreck. But, it all comes at a cost, and how can we prevent more casualties going forward?
The Toronto Mayor byelection is set for this coming Monday, so prominent candidate Anthony Furey joins the program the present his platform. What is he going to do to turn around Canada's largest city?
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

It's Father's Day weekend, so Greg starts the show by sharing the story of the last time he saw his father. Plus, he gives a special shoutout to all of the fathers listening.
Then, Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joins the program to provide an update on the government's deal with Volkswagen.
For the first time in over a month, Money Mike, from Larocque Wealth Management, comes onto the show to give some valuable financial insight. They tackle the recent surprise interest rate hike, give an update on the housing market, as well as the importance of revisiting your financial plan.
The hour of the grievances starts off with a discussion about 80s glam rock bands, which leads into discourse about the current state of pop music.
Then, with election date in Toronto set for just over a week away, Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley provides an update on the mayoralty race.
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

After a week off, Greg starts the show by making a HUGE announcement, as well as recapping his trip in Italy.
Then he welcomes on Richard Syrett, host of "The Richard Syrett Show", weekdays from 4-6 PM on Sauga 960. They discuss some of the major headlines around the world, including Donald Trump's indictment. How could this affect the upcoming election? Also, a video going viral of a child tragically getting stabbed at a park in France. What needed to be done to prevent the incident?
In the second hour, Jacob joins the discussion to try and answer the question - "What does it mean to be a man these days?" Plus, Greg and Richard give advice to parents on what they should tell their sons.
Then Greg welcomes on Daniele Bolleli. Daniele is the host of the "History on Fire" podcast. He is an Italian-American author, martial artist, and professor of history. They discuss his podcast and his career as a martial artist.
All this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

With beautiful weather upon us in the Greater Toronto Area, Greg and Jacob start the show by discussing the differences between swimming in lakes and pools.
Then, Greg shifts focus to discussing signs that an employee should be fired.
Greg continues this topic at the start of the second hour, when he lists off the top 10 signs of a worker that should be terminated.
Then, Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie joins the show. They discuss the recent announcement by the Ontario government of the dissolution of Peel Region by 2025. They also talk about her plans to potentially run for the leadership of the Ontario Liberal party.
In the final hour, Greg welcomes on comedian Matthew Duffy. Matthew is launching a new show on Sauga 960AM on Thursday, June 1: "Who Does Improv Anyway?". This is a brand new live improv comedy show coming to the station. Greg asks Matthew about the show, and his career as an entertainer.
During the hour of the grievances, issues with the health care system. Plus, your calls.
All that, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco show.

The Greater Toronto Area has been blessed with some tremendous weather lately, and what better way to enjoy it than by sitting back, relaxing, and enjoying another episode of the Greg Carrasco Show.

The first hour is all about the car industry. Greg and Jacob go into a long discussion about gas. How much efficiency should you be getting? What type of gas should you put into your car? Plus, lots of callers with questions about their vehicles.

Greg continues into the second hour with some facts and advice about the current state of buying and leasing vehicles. How did the pandemic affect the industry from a consumer's perspective? And of course, more of your calls.

The hour of the grievances begins with the two discussing Trump's recent Town Hall on CNN. From there, they go into some problems with the education system.

All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show

It's time for playoff hockey once again in Toronto. Greg and Jacob start the show by discussing the long history of mediocrity for the Toronto Maple Leafs. From there, Greg goes into a passionate rant about youth, and how they don't know the consequences of their actions. But how much of this can be traced back to bad parenting?
Money Mike joins the show for the second hour for some real estate investment talk. Is owning a rental investment property a good idea? How much rent does a property need to be generating for it to be a worthy investment? How can you use real estate to assist wealth building?
To kick off the final hour, Greg welcomes on Tim Menard, a Transportation Technology Expert. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so they discuss the issue of distracted driving. What can we do to stop it?
Finally, Greg and Jacob wrap up the show by discussing Bill C-11, the Liberals' online streaming bill. How will this affect Canadian content creators? How will it affect the way Canadians get their news?
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

It's been a busy week in the news, and Greg and the crew open the show by discussing some of the headlines. They discuss the sweeping changes to Twitter's verification system, as well as the Liberal Government's deal with Volkswagen to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Ontario.
In the second hour, Greg is joined by one of his jiu-jitsu business partners, Toma. After Greg had a run-in at a Starbucks this past week, they discuss the differences between fighting and violence. Plus Toma gives his top five tips to avoid getting into a fight.
Then, Greg is joined by Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy. They discuss the recent hike in gas prices in Canada.
All that, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

In the first hour, Greg gives an update on what's been a busy few weeks. How has he been able to lose weight before his upcoming Jiu-Jitsu tournament? Plus, Greg and Jacob talk about ice cream trucks, motorcycles, and more.
Money Mike joins for the second hour to discuss some myths about retirement. Also, how can we save as much money as possible from taxes?
In the final hour, Greg welcomes Toronto Star columnist Andrew Phillips. Andrew recently wrote an article for the Star about the indictment of Donald Trump. What are some potential consequences of the indictment? What kind of precedent does it set? Did the Democrats hand the next election to the Republican party? It's a fascinating, thought-provoking conversation.
All of that, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

Greg starts the show by giving some advice on how to break bad habits.
In the second hour, Greg and Jacob discuss their favourite movies. When they aren't producing three hours of radio gold, what are they watching?
Greg starts the final hour by talking about Donald Trump, and how the system made a mistake by indicting him. Then, some car facts, and plenty of automobile questions from listeners.
All that, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

Greg starts the show by answering some tough questions about the car industry. What are the limitations on customizing cars? How does customizing a car affect it's value? What are the dangers of touchscreens in cars?
In the second hour, Greg welcomes on Chris Gormley, drummer of Canadian rock band "The Trews". Chris recently released as a solo artist. He talks about his solo music, but also about his journey as a musician, his future aspirations, his love for whiskey, and his career as a martial artist.
Then, Money Mike returns, and this time he's giving advice on how people can save their first million dollars. He describes the process as simple, but not easy.
All that, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

Greg is joined by Richard Syrett, host of The Richard Syrett Show, weekdays from 4-6 PM on Newstalk Sauga960.
They have a fascinating discussion that covers a wide range of topics such as masculinity, homeschooling, American politics, beating the system, and much more.
Greg also welcomes on Dave Wolff, owner of The Caledonian, a Scotch and Whiskey bar in downtown Toronto. They talk all things scotch - how many different types of scotch are there? What are some of the most expensive bottles? How do you choose scotch for different occasions?
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of The Greg Carrasco Show.

It's the day after St. Patrick's Day, so Greg starts the show off by talking about the holiday and some facts you may not know about it.
Then Greg welcomes Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington for a discussion about a recent airline ticket scam, as well as TTC violence.
In the second hour, Money Mike returns to discuss all things related to leverage. What is leverage? What are examples of leverage? How has the current economy changed leverage? Plus, what's going on with Silicon Valley Bank?
In the hour of the grievances, Greg says that society has gotten too soft. And what is going on with the reports of Chinese interference in Canadian elections?
All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

Fewer and fewer people want to work in the car industry. So to counteract this, Greg shares his top 10 reasons why people SHOULD want to work in the industry.

The crew starts the second hour by discussing the shortage of skilled trade workers. Why are people unwilling to work in this field? How can we eliminate the shortage in the market?

To wrap up the show Greg speaks with Andrew Gregg, Writer, Director and Co-Producer of CBC’s The Nature of Things Doc “Bug Sex”. This is a new documentary that documents how bugs mate. What commonalities do bugs share with humans? What insane habits do some bugs possess?

All this, plus your calls, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

Taking care of your car is important, and in the first hour, Greg explains why it is necessary to keep up with the maintenance schedule at your dealership. He also shares the story about when he tried playing hockey.

In the second hour Greg speaks to Peel Regional Police Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich. They speak about the current state of crime in the Greater Toronto Area. Why are there more carjackings? What new measures are PRP implementing to assist with the uptick in crime? Do we need to increase police presence?

Then, Greg says a poem that he shared on air a couple of weeks ago. The catch: It was written by ChatGPT. What is ChatGPT? What threats does it pose? Can we regulate Artificial Intelligence? Mitesh Shah, Digital Investigations and Cybercrime Professor at Mohawk College, and CEO of Empire Protection, answers these questions, and more.

All of this, plus much more, on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.

It's time for the Canadian International Auto Show, and Greg and the crew talk about it.

In the first hour, Greg recaps his experience at the VIP night of the event. He also talks about one of his new favourite cars.

Then Jason Campbell, General Manager of the Canadian International Auto Show, joins to further discuss the event and gives listeners a taste of what they can expect from it.

Greg finishes the hour by telling the story of his start in the car industry.

To start the final hour, Greg welcomes Toronto mayoral candidate Blake Acton. What are his thoughts on the state of the city? What will he do to improve it?

This, and much more on this week's edition of the Greg Carrasco Show.