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Night and Day Podcast

Night and Day Podcast

By The Mäkinen's

Yin and yang, shabby and chic, sea salt and dark chocolate (mmm…chocolate…). Opposing forces that come together to make something awesome. That’s NIGHT and DAY! Join us, PJ Makinen (PM) and Alanna Makinen (AM) on our relatable journey of finding fitness and nutrition while raising two active boys, working full-time jobs, and making time for friends and memories. We’ll talk CrossFit (shocker), diet and meal planning, parenting, and other daily life topics from two different points of view. Have a listen, have a laugh, and come along on our journey to balancing the good life and good health.
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"My kid is.......seven? Nope." - PJ

Night and Day PodcastJul 16, 2018

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45:32
"Ryan Gosling would be gentle on my eye skin" - Alanna

"Ryan Gosling would be gentle on my eye skin" - Alanna

Episode 29 has PJ and Alanna talking about hockey (surprise, surprise), some CrossFit success, poor email etiquette and how karma is a bitch!

Oct 07, 201950:39
"I wanna throw myself through the window" - Alanna

"I wanna throw myself through the window" - Alanna

Finally WE ARE BACK!!! In Ep. 28 we kick things off by remembering it is our 1 year anniversary since starting our podcast. We talk about our recent CrossFit competition, how fast the summer flew by, we pick on a gym friend in the What The Hell Is Wrong With People, try some more gin, and finally talk about Alanna's plan for a style change when she hits 50.

Sep 02, 201901:02:20
"I like to taste AND smell my alcohol" - Alanna

"I like to taste AND smell my alcohol" - Alanna

In Episode 27 PJ and Alanna celebrate the Toronto Raptors NBA title, taste some Sandpiper vodka soda in "Booze Reviews", talk about taste testing some Steinhart Gin at the NSLC, hit up a few What the Hell is Wrong with People, and finish up with a decent round of Rapid Fire.

Jun 22, 201901:06:58
"Who are the Raptors playing?.....The Golden Nuggets?"

"Who are the Raptors playing?.....The Golden Nuggets?"

In Ep. 26 we celebrate the end of hockey season, try a new cider in "Booze Reviews", and get a good laugh from Alanna's flub on the NBA finals. Alanna also hits up our listeners to see if they have a vacuum cleaner for sale in Night and Day Bargain Shop.

Jun 03, 201901:00:50
"Oh you should see the rack on Mary!"

"Oh you should see the rack on Mary!"

Episode 25 was a blast with a brand new Booze Review (with a scoring system created by our "Marketing Dept."), a fan suggested What The Hell Is Wrong With People and we switched up the Night and Day Rapid Fire a little bit this time as well. Lots of laughs and great stories to listen to on this episode. Give it a listen.

May 10, 201959:27
Are we at risk of scurvy?

Are we at risk of scurvy?

Episode 24 is coming in hot with a new segment we are trying out called "Booze Reviews". We chat about charity donations, failed birthing plans, and of course we pull out the What The Hell Is Wrong With People and this episode we flip the switch and Alanna hits PJ with the Night and Day Rapid Fire.

Apr 30, 201901:03:51
1...2...3...IMPROV!!!
Apr 16, 201901:01:21
#DontRushMyNugget

#DontRushMyNugget

After a great vacation away PJ and Alanna get back in the swing in episode 22. We give a recap of our ski vacation to Quebec, read a couple of great reviews, go through some What The Hell Is Wrong With People and PJ finally gets a good Rapid Fire theme picked. 

Mar 28, 201901:00:40
"I feel like I smoked a pack of cigarettes" - Alanna

"I feel like I smoked a pack of cigarettes" - Alanna

WE ARE BACK BABY!!

After a long break due to our crazy busy life we were able to sit down and record episode 21! We chat about hockey (surprise, surprise), new music we like, firings from CrossFit HQ, and finish with a lack lustre Rapid Fire (according to Alanna).

Shout outs to: Monkey Sword Fight Podcast, Lift Heavy Run Long Podcast, Nail Studio by Stephanie, Greta Van Fleet, Brand New View Podcast.

Feb 21, 201957:47
"I Love You Number 20!!" - Alanna
Jan 30, 201958:24
"Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am!!" - PJ

"Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am!!" - PJ

Happy New Year Listeners! In episode 19, PJ and Alanna kick 2019 off with a bang and talk about our holidays, Alanna's upcoming CrossFit competition, gruesome sports injuries and as always we have a spirited WTHIWWP and Night and Day Rapid Fire! Check it out.  Please consider leaving us a review to let us know how we are doing and send us your topic/theme suggestions to nightanddaypodcast@gmail.com. Find us on FB and IG as @nightanddaypodcast and on Twitter as @nightdaypodcast.

Jan 09, 201901:01:51
Night and Day Christmas Special

Night and Day Christmas Special

In episode 18, the Christmas Special, PJ and Alanna discuss some of their favourite Christmas things and have some fun with the Rapid Fire. Alanna has some trouble with Hanky the Christmas "Poo" and we look to support a charity in the "Nugget". #haveafunkyfunkychristmas

Dec 22, 201859:39
Special Announcement (plus an interview with BoxJumper)

Special Announcement (plus an interview with BoxJumper)

In episode 17, PJ and Alanna sit down with the designer of our new podcast logo, Jean St-Amand. Jean is not only a marketing specialist for QB Marketing but also a CrossFit coach at Osprey Athletics and finally the host of the BoxJumper Podcast. A man of many talents, Jean was a great interview. For more details on Jean's work, find him here: QB Marketing: https://www.facebook.com/qbmarketing/, https://qbmarketing.com/ BoxJumper Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/boxjumper-podcast-fitness-crossfit-healthy-living-discussions/id1344963749?mt=2

Dec 17, 201801:03:27
"2 out of 3 listeners agree Alanna is funnier than me" - PJ

"2 out of 3 listeners agree Alanna is funnier than me" - PJ

Episode 16 has PJ realizing that Alanna "may" be funnier than he is. We have some good chat about poor customer service experiences, the Kareem Hunt controversy, two Christmas themed "What the hell is wrong with people, and finish with a holiday themed Rapid Fire.

Dec 07, 201853:09
"There may be only 80% chance of snow but there is 100% chance of wine!" - Alanna

"There may be only 80% chance of snow but there is 100% chance of wine!" - Alanna

In episode 15 Alanna and PJ start laying the groundwork for a "Christmas Special" episode that they plan to do in December and they discuss some of their favourite Christmas songs and movies. They get two special What The Hell Is Wrong With People from some fellow indie podcasters and of course have a spirited round of Night and Day Rapid Fire. Shout outs this episode include: Monkey Sword Fight Podcast, The Parlour Salon (Bedford, NS), Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend (podcast), Armchair Expert (podcast), Profess-Hers Podcast, Ian Brown (thebonushours.com), Jay and Dan Podcast, Taggart and Torrens Podcast

Nov 30, 201851:02
"I have a big Irish melon" - Alanna

"I have a big Irish melon" - Alanna

Alanna and PJ finally get some time to release episode 14 after a few busy weeks with kid activities, dog neutering, and just being flat out tired all the time! PJ gets pretty fired up in the What the Hell Is Wrong With People segment and Alanna does another stellar Night and Day Rapid Fire. Shout outs this episode go to: The Story of Sandra Marie (Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/storyofsandra/ Armchair Expert Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairExpPod/ Monkey Sword Fight Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/MonkeySwordFightPodcast/ Salt Shaker Deli and Inn: https://www.facebook.com/Salt-Shaker-Deli-Lunenburg-200053386679016/ Crunkmas: https://www.facebook.com/events/959972384202035/

Nov 20, 201857:10
"I see your Calvin Klein blazer and raise you a pair of Vera Wang peep toed stilletos" - Alanna

"I see your Calvin Klein blazer and raise you a pair of Vera Wang peep toed stilletos" - Alanna

In episode 13 PJ starts off apologizing (sort of) for some mistakes made in previous episodes. Alanna talks about how her office move might be the death of her. We get super pissed at the "What The Hell Is Wrong With People" this week and have a good laugh with the Night and Day Rapid Fire. Shout outs this week: Monkey Sword Fight Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/MonkeySwordFightPodcast/ Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse: https://www.facebook.com/UpstreetBBQBrew/ CrossFit: https://www.facebook.com/crossfit/

Nov 02, 201858:54
"It's kinda like prohibition around here" - PJ

"It's kinda like prohibition around here" - PJ

In episode 12 of the show PJ and Alanna shake off the rust from a bit of a delay since the last episode to get rolling with chats about weed legalization in Canada, birthday celebrations, and some gym stories. We have a couple What The Hell Is Wrong With People and have some fun with the Night and Day Rapid Fire. Shout outs this episode go to: Monkey Sword Fight Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/MonkeySwordFightPodcast/ Alex MacAulay Photographers: https://www.facebook.com/amphoto.ca/ Osprey Athletics: https://www.facebook.com/OspreyAthletics/ The Canteen: https://www.facebook.com/thecanteenns/ Lemon and Lavender Bake Shop: https://www.facebook.com/llbakeshop/

Oct 26, 201855:59
"Meet me behind the dumpster behind the Hooters" - Alanna

"Meet me behind the dumpster behind the Hooters" - Alanna

In episode 11 Alanna gives a re-cap of her weekend CrossFit competition, hits PJ with the "Night and Day Rapid Fire", and talks about idiots who shop on Facebook Marketplace. Shout outs this episode to: Monkey Sword Fight Podcast CrossFit Kinetics (Fall Classic) Stoo Metz Photography Stoke Food Supply BoxJumper Armchair Expert

Oct 04, 201853:48
"I think this calls for a double G&T in a short glass!" - Alanna
Sep 22, 201856:11
Patrick Vellner Interview "Hmmm...maybe if you're into, you know, super cute, smart, fit AF athletes" - Alanna

Patrick Vellner Interview "Hmmm...maybe if you're into, you know, super cute, smart, fit AF athletes" - Alanna

In episode 9 we had the extreme pleasure (especially Alanna) of talking to the 2018 2nd Fittest Man on Earth, Patrick Vellner. We talk about his amazingly fast rise to success as a CrossFit Games athlete, his ability to battle back from adversity, his thoughts on the upcoming changes to the 2019 CrossFit Games, and we also play a little Night and Day Rapid Fire. As always we have our "What the hell is wrong with people" segment and we may also have stuck a small surprise at the end. Shout outs this episode: Margaux Alvarez: https://www.facebook.com/321gaux/ WOD on the Waves: https://www.facebook.com/WODontheWAVES/ Monkey Sword Fight Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/MonkeySwordFightPodcast/ Off Track Brewing Ltd.: https://www.facebook.com/offtrackbrewing/ Callehan: https://www.facebook.com/Callehan-1459204900873310/ Raise a Pint Fall Tour: https://www.facebook.com/events/291853248282538/

Sep 14, 201801:37:57
"What's the ROI on that?" - Alanna
Sep 06, 201849:54
Margaux Alvarez Interview "Train Hard. Recover. Drink Wine"

Margaux Alvarez Interview "Train Hard. Recover. Drink Wine"

In episode 7 PJ and Alanna have an amazing opportunity to interview 6x CrossFit Games competitor, Margaux Alavarez. They talk about her experiences as a CrossFit athlete, her outstanding performance in the marathon row at CF Games 2018, some of the upcoming changes to the 2019 CrossFit season and of course her wine making business. We open up this episode discussing our recent competition at the D-Town Throwdown and added a slight twist to our "What the hell is wrong with you people" segment. Hope you enjoy! Mentions on this episode: D-Town Throwdown: https://www.facebook.com/DTOWNTHROWDOWN/ CrossFit YQM: https://www.facebook.com/CrossFitYQM/ Margaux Alvarez: https://www.facebook.com/321gaux/ Girls Gone WOD Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsGoneWod/ Fall Classic/CrossFit Kinteics: https://www.facebook.com/CFKFallClassic/ Night and Day Theme created by UK music producer Macapella (@Macapella on Twitter and Instagram): https://www.facebook.com/MacapellaMusic/

Aug 31, 201801:18:58
Major issues with Fortnite??

Major issues with Fortnite??

In Episode 6 we discuss the negative effects that Fortnite has had on our kids and how some parents are directing their frustrations in the wrong place. We talk a bit about our upcoming CrossFit competition, learning about rugby, and shitty city planning. Mentions in this episode: D-Town Throwdown - https://www.facebook.com/DTOWNTHROWDOWN/ S|E|A (Sports & Entertainment Atlantic) - https://www.facebook.com/ProducedBySEA/ Fortnite - https://www.facebook.com/FortniteGame/ Night and Day Theme song created by UK Producer Macapella. Find him on Twitter and Instagram @Macapella vSnxMfLwGKnbLUZMUQcK
Aug 24, 201844:08
"How cute am I in this top right now?" - Alanna
Aug 17, 201859:30
Margaux Alvarez...."She might be my spirit animal" - Alanna
Aug 03, 201852:02
"I was gonna talk about your sweaty mustache" - PJ
Jul 29, 201851:12
"She was Roseanne Barr racist tweet crazy!" - Alanna
Jul 22, 201855:38
"My kid is.......seven? Nope." - PJ
Jul 16, 201845:32