Afternoon Pint

Quentrel Provo's Mission To Stop The Violence Needs More Support Than Ever

The conversation begins with an introduction and lighthearted Super Bowl predictions. It then transitions into a discussion about anti-racism and pro-equality, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and love. The origin story of the Stop the Violence, Spread the Love movement is shared, highlighting the personal tragedy that led to its creation. The impact and recognition of the movement, as well as the speaker's personal reflection and mental health, are discussed. The conversation concludes with a focus on current events and social justice, addressing recent incidents and the importance of spreading love and empowering youth. The conversation delves into the leniency of the Canadian justice system, the impact of violent crimes, the legal implications of self-defense, the influence of Nova Scotia artists, and the importance of community engagement and activism. These themes are explored through personal experiences and perspectives, shedding light on the complexities of these issues and the need for positive change.TakeawaysSpread loveYouth empowerment Community engagementImpact of technology on society Canadian justice system leniencyImpact of violent crimesSelf-defense and legal implicationsInfluence of Nova Scotia artistsCommunity engagement and activismChapters00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Predictions09:41 Impact and Recognition of the Movement15:11 Personal Reflection and Mental Health25:07 Current Events and Social Justice38:59 Impact of Technology on Society46:29 Building Trust and Empathy52:22 Canadian Justice System59:30 Influence of Nova Scotia Artists01:11:06 Community Engagement and Activism

Coach Micah Brown's Playbook - Mental Health, Leadership & Community

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the journey from playing football to coaching, the challenges of managing a football team, the impact of coaching, and the complexity of game management. It also delves into the cultural differences in football across different countries and the importance of data analysis in football. The conversation covers the complexity of football, community impact and youth development, developmental camp and league play, competitiveness, fun, and development, coaching and representation, influence on underrepresented communities, overcoming self-doubt and resilience, leadership and accountability, starting a business and leadership, and moving together for a better future. Micah emphasizes the importance of passion, personal development, and self-care in order to effectively impact others.TakeawaysFootball as a vehicle for travelThe complexity of coaching and game management Football requires a high level of intellect and understanding of the game's verbiage and concepts.Community impact and youth development are essential aspects of Micah's work, including the creation of developmental camps and leagues.Leadership, accountability, and representation play a crucial role in influencing underrepresented communities and overcoming self-doubt.Starting a business requires passion, personal development, and self-care to effectively impact others.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background05:18 The Age Range of the League and Developmental Opportunities11:34 The Burnout and Decision to Shut Down Battle X17:45 Understanding the Game and Clock Management39:46 The Complexity of Football45:11 Developmental Camp and League Play51:28 Influence on Underrepresented Communities58:13 Starting a Business and Leadership01:12:41 Moving Together for a Better Future

Christina Martin Made Her Live Album Her Best Effort By Not Holding Back

A forgotten shore, a loud crowd, and a quiet life that fuels a very big record—Christina Martin joins us for an unvarnished look at building a career that actually holds together. From quitting university to nannying in Austin, signing a dead-end contract in Germany, and then getting invited last-minute to open for Wilco, her story moves through detours that somehow line up. The band drama that pushed her out of a 70s revival project became the nudge into solo work; the pandemic forced a hard audit of what pays and what matters; and the result is Storm, a sweeping album about gratitude, loss, and the people who stayed.We dig into how Storm came together: strings that lift without clutter, live visuals built into the artwork from day one, and a filmed performance designed to sell future bookings. Christina is generous about the team—producer and partner Dale Murray, drummer power from Brian Murray and Jordy Comstock, and anchor lines from Jason Vautour—showing how collaboration shapes both sound and survival. She also keeps it real about money. Streaming pays pennies, full-band touring is a luxury, and sustainability often looks like a smart part-time remote job plus grants and meticulous admin. That pragmatism extends to tech: AI belongs in the paperwork, not in the lyrics.There’s joy here too. Big Shiny Tunes in Halifax turns 90s nostalgia into a live-wire connection where audiences belt every word. That communal charge feeds the studio work and the small-town rhythm of a quieter life that leaves space to write. Christina’s takeaways land with warmth and steel: protect writing time, document your best shows, build real relationships, and choose a path with heart even when it’s not glamorous. If you care about indie music, creative careers, and how artists make lasting work in a noisy world, this conversation is for you.If you enjoyed this, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—your support helps more listeners find these stories.Send us a textSupport the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTokBuy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca#afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanadaYour follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

Tia Upshaw Went From Convicted to CEO. Building Companies and Empowering Black Women.

We sit with Tia to trace the unvarnished path from teen motherhood and convictions, a string of rejections from employers due to her criminal background check to her $50 start up cleaning company that scaled across Halifax. Tia shares the weight of raising kids while surviving the street, a son shot seven times, and the accountability she refuses to outsource. We talk about why “diversity” often advances without finishing the last fight, how Black women remain last in line for capital and boards, and what changes when you invest your own $200,000 to create Black Women in Excellence. We get into practical, repeatable steps incorporation for protection, pricing with confidence, and building clean books—paired with the mindset shift from operator to CEO.There’s also a clear map for second chances. Tia brings entrepreneurship inside women’s prisons, showing how to turn passion into paid work and how parole can measure self-employment with real KPIs instead of only pay stubs. She draws a firm line between free mentorship and paid coaching, models boundaries that prevent burnout, and explains why the busiest restaurant has a waitlist for a reason. If you’re searching for resilience, small business strategy, or the truth about building generational wealth from a service company, this one delivers both heart and how-to.There is a ton of incredible advice and brutal honesty in this episode and we hope you find Tia's story as powerful as we did. If you enjoyed this episode please follow the show, share with a friend, and let us know if any of the advice in this episode can help you in your journey. Send us a textSupport the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTokBuy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca#afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanadaYour follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

Giles Crouch Explains How Culture Can Tame AI

Ready for a clear-eyed look at AI that doesn’t lean on buzzwords or doom? We’re joined by digital anthropologist Giles Crouch to unpack how these systems really work, what they cost in the physical world, and why culture—not code—ultimately decides which technologies endure. We trace the supply chain from rare earths and chip bottlenecks to the low-frequency hums of data centres built near homes, and we talk about the policy vacuum that leaves Canadians exposed while the EU clamps down and the US lets courts test the boundaries.Giles shares a personal account of a sophisticated hack that cut across social, email, and banking to show why cyber insurance and basic operational hygiene matter for everyone, from carpenters to consultants. We dig into parasocial relationships, AI “hallucinations,” and engagement-optimised design that mirrors our desires back at us. If you’ve ever wondered why LLMs feel insightful yet still make confident mistakes on complex tasks, this is your translation layer—stochastic parrots, not synthetic thinkers.There’s good news, too. We explore cognitive scaffolding—how tools can jumpstart drafts, help ADHD brains beat task paralysis, and still preserve a human voice. We make the case for a return to the humanities alongside data literacy, arguing that print may be primed for a revival as a trusted, memorable record in a world of deepfakes. And we name the economic shift hiding in plain sight: technofeudalism, where subscriptions replace ownership and DRM can erase your purchased library with a policy change.You’ll leave with practical takeaways on digital safety, a fresh lens on AI’s limits and uses, and a bigger story about how culture tames technology. If that resonates, follow Giles at gilescrouch.substack.com, share this with a friend who’s unsure about AI, and subscribe so you never miss a conversation that respects your intelligence. What part challenged your assumptions most?Find Giles: gilescrouch.substack.com and gilescrouch.comSend us a textSupport the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTokBuy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca#afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanadaYour follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.