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The Meincke Show Podcast

The Meincke Show Podcast

By Mark E. Meincke

This is the little show that asks the BIG questions!

This Canadian show is listened to in 22 Countries, and counting!

Get beyond the surface, and dig DEEP. No fluff here! From Politics to community events, we cover what's going on in a way that the FAKE NEWS never will.

Foothills region Issues, Veterans Issues, business advocacy, and local heroes. #Okotoks, #High River, #Black Diamond, #Turner Valley, #Diamond Valley

Many shows are also available with Video, on Youtube
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The Meincke Show PodcastMay 20, 2020

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May 20, 202006:12
EP# 65. Shane Wenzel, from Shane Homes

EP# 65. Shane Wenzel, from Shane Homes

Shane Homes is Calgary's premier builder.  Shane Wenzel joins the show to discuss the current state of the New Home market. 

Apr 21, 202031:30
EP: #64. Me being interviewed on the "That Motivational Guy Podcast"
Apr 17, 202049:48
EP# 63 The amazing Eric Jackman, Professional Comedic Impersonator
Apr 14, 202028:14
EP# 62 President Donald J. Trump totally Trashes Prime minister Justin Trudeau
Apr 13, 202006:28
EP# 61, Embrace the Suck! With Vince Fowler

EP# 61, Embrace the Suck! With Vince Fowler

Vince Fowler is a master business coach, and Army Veteran.  He shares with us the importance of embracing the suck, and how to do it. 

#embracethesuck, #covid19, #allinthesameboat, 

Apr 11, 202046:23
EP# 60, Andrew McMillan, author of: "The get out of dodge plan" (the G.O.O.D. plan)

EP# 60, Andrew McMillan, author of: "The get out of dodge plan" (the G.O.O.D. plan)

For your very own copy of the G.O.O.D. plan, the get out of dodge plan, the ONLY way to get a copy is to email Andrew directly:  thegoodplan@hotmail.ca

Or...like, comment, and share this post, for a chance to win your very own FREE AUTOGRAPHED copy. If I have to mail it, just cover postage, and I'll send it right away once I pick a random winner. 


#covid19

#emergencyresponse

#prepper



Mar 26, 202043:12
EP# 59 Documentary film maker Matt Keay, interviews ME on Western Alienation, Western Separation, wexit

EP# 59 Documentary film maker Matt Keay, interviews ME on Western Alienation, Western Separation, wexit

wexit, the sentiment towards western separation is going strong.  Matt Keay asks some thoughtful questions. 

Dec 22, 201956:50
EP# 58, Laurie Hawn on why he feels #wexit is a bad idea

EP# 58, Laurie Hawn on why he feels #wexit is a bad idea

Laurie is a former conservative MP, and he shares his thoughts on what needs to happen to remedy western alienation. 

Dec 16, 201930:34
Operation Tango Romeo, episode #18, Suicide, how to prevent it, how to help

Operation Tango Romeo, episode #18, Suicide, how to prevent it, how to help

Getting real about suicide.  How to spot someone who is suicidal, how to help ,how not too. 

Dec 04, 201941:25
EP# 56 #Wexit Alberta Leader, Kathy Flett answers your questions about Wexit

EP# 56 #Wexit Alberta Leader, Kathy Flett answers your questions about Wexit

People fear change, and starting a new Country certainly has a lot of change involved.  Kathy answers the questions many people have about what wexit is, how to help, and where it's going. 



#wexit

#kathyflett

#wexitalberta


Dec 03, 201922:53
#WEXIT Rally, Red Deer, November 30th

#WEXIT Rally, Red Deer, November 30th

#wexit is growing, and for good reason. 

All Albertans will benefit from an Independent Alberta, including Veterans. 



Nov 30, 201911:36
Top 5 Reasons I support #wexit

Top 5 Reasons I support #wexit

Western Separation has to be on the table if the west is ever to have a voice. 


Nov 01, 201914:51
Kelly Falardeau is STILL Beautiful

Kelly Falardeau is STILL Beautiful

Ted X speaker, Multi-best selling Author, burn survivor

Oct 27, 201920:35
Dear Canada, I'm so very sorry, but we have to break up

Dear Canada, I'm so very sorry, but we have to break up

#wexit

Separation is the LAST thing we want to do...but we are out of options.  Alberta is under attack, and we must defend ourselves. 


Oct 22, 201907:49
With only 4 days left until the Canadian Federal Election, MP John Barlow shares the dire consequenc

With only 4 days left until the Canadian Federal Election, MP John Barlow shares the dire consequenc

Canada can not survive another 4 years of PM JT. Confederation will likely break up if the Liberals form the next Government.
#trudeaumustgo
#wexit
#conservatives2019
Oct 17, 201948:18
#WEXIT Founder, Peter Downing on Alberta Separation

#WEXIT Founder, Peter Downing on Alberta Separation

Should we stay, or should we go?  What are the Pro's and Con's?

I apologize for the static in the first few minutes, it does clear up for the rest of the interview. 



Oct 10, 201926:33
Canadian Walk for Veterans, with John Stegmeier

Canadian Walk for Veterans, with John Stegmeier

Canadian Walk for Veterans

Oct 05, 201923:40
The Top 5 things Veterans Need with the next Canadian Government

The Top 5 things Veterans Need with the next Canadian Government

1. More advocacy by hiring more case workers, and funding more service officers

2. An end to annually proving permanent injuries

3. Consolidation of resorces

4. Criteria Reconstruction (some claims such as tinnitus are impossible to receive benefits for due to the current criteria)

5. Improved access to services.

Sep 23, 201911:44
The Trudeau gun-ban proposal, the myths, vs truth of the AR-15

The Trudeau gun-ban proposal, the myths, vs truth of the AR-15

Banning semi-auto weapons will not keep you safer.  

AR-15 rifles are LESS dangerous, not more dangerous


Sep 21, 201913:05
PM Justin Trudeau EXPOSED by MP John Barlow #politics

PM Justin Trudeau EXPOSED by MP John Barlow #politics

Sunny Ways?  Not at all. 

Aug 12, 201946:48
The REAL Mantracker, Terry Grant shares his thoughts on the RCMP manhunt for 2 murder suspects

The REAL Mantracker, Terry Grant shares his thoughts on the RCMP manhunt for 2 murder suspects

For the FIRST TIME, Terry opens up about leaving the Mantracker show,  and shares his NEW TV Venture in the works. 

Also, Terry shares his thoughts on the RCMP Manhunt

Aug 05, 201949:02
***Caution, some rough language*** Paul Hughes on the Alberta Government backing out of their promise to move Grow Calgary
Jul 17, 201901:01:40
Justin Trudeau translated, why he stumbles

Justin Trudeau translated, why he stumbles

Justin Trudeau, Transcript:   "We have recently switched to drinking water bottles out of water, out of when we have water bottles, out of a plastic...ummm...sorry away from plastic towards a paper like drink box water bottles sort of things"

Ladies and Gents, I present to you our fearless leader. 



Jun 12, 201905:57
Sue Stegmeier on Literacy for life

Sue Stegmeier on Literacy for life

The literacy rate is SHOCKINGLY lower than you think it is in Canada.

Jun 05, 201922:51
Shane Wenzel, on how to overcome a tough economy

Shane Wenzel, on how to overcome a tough economy

Shane Wenzel, the President of Shane homes

Jun 05, 201901:06:52
The Prairie Dogz! Top of the Euro-Indy charts, and they're in my studio!

The Prairie Dogz! Top of the Euro-Indy charts, and they're in my studio!

Prairie Dogz perform in studio, and talk about the wild ride they are having as their songs take off on the charts. 



Jun 05, 201926:22
Tom Tom Barker, from 100.9 The Eagle

Tom Tom Barker, from 100.9 The Eagle

Tom shares his coming out story, and what it's like to be gay in small town Alberta

Jun 05, 201938:18
**WARNING** Explicit content, and mature language:  Theo Fleury on courage, healing, and forgiveness

**WARNING** Explicit content, and mature language: Theo Fleury on courage, healing, and forgiveness

Theo is an amazing man.  He shares the power of forgiveness, and gives hope to healing. 

Jun 04, 201901:30:37
Do you have a radio voice? Try this! Announcers Test:  One Hen, Two Ducks, Three Squawking Geese, ......

Do you have a radio voice? Try this! Announcers Test: One Hen, Two Ducks, Three Squawking Geese, ......

One Hen

Two Ducks

Three Squawking Geese

Four limerick oysters

five corpulent porpoises 

six pair of Don Alverso's tweezers

seven thousand Macedonians in full battle array

eight brass monkeys from the ancient sacred crypts of Egypt

nine apathetic, sympathetic, diabetic old men on roller skates with a marked propensity towards procrastination and sloth

ten lyrical, spherical, diabolical denizens of the deep who hall stall around the corner of the quo of the quay of the quivery, all at the same time

May 31, 201902:56
Episode #44 "WARNING TRIGGER ALERT"  Veteran, Wayne LaPointe, Veterans Association Food bank

Episode #44 "WARNING TRIGGER ALERT" Veteran, Wayne LaPointe, Veterans Association Food bank

Wayne share his story of volunteering with the VAFB, and why he feels it's a necessary service. 

May 31, 201919:28
Warning: "Trigger Alert" Mike Nelson, on the Veterans Association Food Bank

Warning: "Trigger Alert" Mike Nelson, on the Veterans Association Food Bank


I lost 4 episodes on the food bank, so I'm re-posting as many as I can.

In this episode, Mike shares his first time using the food bank, and talks about volunteering full time at the VAFB. 

The Veterans Association Food Bank VAFB is the only one of it's kind in the country, and is in Calgary Alberta. 


May 31, 201947:51
#42. Hemp Block Construction, with Terry Radford

#42. Hemp Block Construction, with Terry Radford

www.Justbiofiber.com

Terry Radford joins the show to share everything we need to know about their hemp building blocks. 


May 29, 201951:31
Vick Maan, the transformation.

Vick Maan, the transformation.

From being a 300lb drug addict, who was committed to a mental health institution 3 times,  to a handsome, fit, uplifting leader in the community. 



Apr 29, 201936:06
Toughest show I've ever done. My true story of joining the Army, and surviving PTSD. ***Contains Course Language***

Toughest show I've ever done. My true story of joining the Army, and surviving PTSD. ***Contains Course Language***

Raw, and real. 

I made this so you know that you are NOT alone.  Are you struggling?  Are you unsure of if, or how to continue?  Listen to this, and maybe it will help. 

Apr 09, 201901:06:11
The Greatest Hiker in Human History...Dana Meise shares his incredible story

The Greatest Hiker in Human History...Dana Meise shares his incredible story

To keep a promise to his disabled father, Dana Meise walked the ENTIRE trans Canada trail, to all 3 Oceans for a total of 21.000 Km's. 

He punched a bear in the face, had all his gear stolen a few times, and on the last leg of his journey, suffered significant frost bite.  So...what's next?

Apr 08, 201948:46
Happy Mann reveals his role in the nomination of Jason Kenny

Happy Mann reveals his role in the nomination of Jason Kenny

First there was Jody Wilson Raybould, and now there is Happy Mann. 

Both whistle blowers are chastised by their own party, both just want the truth to come out. 

Listen to what Happy has to say, and judge for yourself what you believe to be true. 

Apr 02, 201901:13:52
Eric Kveps, President of Heavy Iron Inc. and Wounded Warriors Supporter

Eric Kveps, President of Heavy Iron Inc. and Wounded Warriors Supporter

He covers his bulldozers, and back hoes in cammo!  It's pretty cool, but it's more than that.  Eric makes sure that a substantial amount of his revenue goes to the Wounded Warriors. 

If you're looking to rent some Heavy Iron, call Eric at 403-259-0005 , or 780-955-2255

Mar 20, 201932:11
Jim Goodwin, President of the High River Performing Arts Society, ...and builder of "The Venue"

Jim Goodwin, President of the High River Performing Arts Society, ...and builder of "The Venue"

Exciting news for High River!  "The Venue" will be a fantastic multi-use arts facility, and it's looking for NAMED corporate sponsors!  

Imagine your business name on the Building, or on the entrance to one of the rooms.  "The Venue" will be an epic Southern Alberta landmark, and the jewel of downtown High River. 

Listen to hear all about this incredible project!

Mar 17, 201922:14
LIVE: Richard (Ernie) Okrainec, Author of "From Soldier to Civvy"

LIVE: Richard (Ernie) Okrainec, Author of "From Soldier to Civvy"

It's a Journey....and I'm not the same anymore.  


Ernie shares his military stories, from Germany, to Winnipeg.  After serving with the 2nd BN, PPCLI, Ernie was never the same...as is true with all who serve. 

His book is available on amazon


Mar 09, 201936:15
part 2 of 3, Pamela Morgan on Key Instincts

part 2 of 3, Pamela Morgan on Key Instincts

If your company is too small to have an HR department, then Pamela Morgan might be a great fit for you!  

Key Instincts is a company which provides an outsourced HR solution. 

Mar 08, 201912:19
Part 3 of 3, Pamela Morgan on Impostor Syndrome

Part 3 of 3, Pamela Morgan on Impostor Syndrome

Have you ever has a nasty little voice whispering words of self doubt in your ear?  Have you ever done well at something, but felt like you were an impostor?

This show is for you!

Mar 08, 201922:33
Part 1 of 3, Pamela Morgan, on "Baby it's Cold Outside" helping the homeless

Part 1 of 3, Pamela Morgan, on "Baby it's Cold Outside" helping the homeless

Part #1 of 3 with Pamela Morgan.  Pamela is the founder of "Baby it's Cold Outside", an organization which helps and supports the homeless. 

In Part #2  we talk about her company, Key Instincts.  Key Instincts is a company which provides an outsourcing solution to HR problems.  Also, Key Instincts provides valuable business consulting. 

Part #3 is about an upcoming event with the Okotoks Business Association, where Pamela will be facilitating an engaging workshop on overcoming the inner voices of self doubt, and Impostor Syndrome. 

Mar 07, 201936:00
Crystal Salamon, master artist, creator of adult coloring books

Crystal Salamon, master artist, creator of adult coloring books

Coloring books aren't just for kids, and are more than a fun activity.  Coloring books give an opportunity to the average person to participate in the artwork of the masters. 

Coloring engages the creative mind, and helps build mindfulness, as well as build attention spans. 

get your own books, filled with masterful art, at www.crystalsalamon.com 


Feb 27, 201930:44
Fiona Haynes, on the Mental Health Commission of Canada

Fiona Haynes, on the Mental Health Commission of Canada

Fiona is the coordinator for the mental health commission of Canada.

Feb 25, 201936:09
Real Estate Series: episode #1 How to get your house SOLD in a down market

Real Estate Series: episode #1 How to get your house SOLD in a down market

only a small portion of all the homes which are listed are actually selling.  Mark shares how to get the job DONE. 

Feb 22, 201908:27
FAIM- Foothills Advocacy In Motion, with Lisa MacDougall

FAIM- Foothills Advocacy In Motion, with Lisa MacDougall

FAIM supports people with developmental disabilities, and is fundraising by having an East Coast Kitchen Party!  Kiss the Cod, and get skreeched in Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at the Elks Hall in Okotoks

Feb 22, 201912:35
Overlanding with Chris Reader of Veteran Welding

Overlanding with Chris Reader of Veteran Welding

Overlanding is the modern version of the covered wagon crossing the wilderness.  Chris talks about the overlanding trailers and equipment which he is creating at his shop. 

Feb 14, 201925:44
Orvella Small SNAPS!!!

Orvella Small SNAPS!!!

Listen to Orvella SNAP!

SNAPS: Special Needs Association for Parents & Siblings

SNAPS is hosting a dinner with NHL Super-star, Theo Fleury.  Friday April 12th, 2019.

Hear what SNAPS is all about, and how they support 931 families in the foothills region......931!!!!   

Jan 30, 201925:36
Episode #17 Mark Metry, Host of Humans 2.0, a top 100 podcast

Episode #17 Mark Metry, Host of Humans 2.0, a top 100 podcast

A POWERFUL show with Mark Metry, host of Humans 2.0, a top 100 podcast, out of over 630,000

Jan 23, 201924:38