EP74: Are You Proud To Be Canadian?

Welcome back to another full episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!In this raw, honest, and wide-open conversation, your host Stefano sits down once again with Lee Baxter — entrepreneur, boxing promoter, and the man behind one of your most viral clips ever.Last time Lee was on, you asked him a simple question:“Are you proud to be Canadian?”His answer shook the internet… sparking millions of views, debates, arguments, and a national conversation.So today, the two of you go way deeper.Lee opens up about what happened after that viral moment — the messages from strangers, the backlash, the support, and how that single clip exposed something bigger happening across the country. Together, you break down why Canadians are more divided, frustrated, and politically charged than ever before… and why a question as simple as national pride hits such a nerve in 2025.This episode unpacks the real concerns Canadians are feeling today: • how politics has infiltrated everything, from family to sports to culture • why honest conversations instantly turn into arguments • how Canada lost that shared, unified identity we grew up with • why opportunity, community, and cultural connection feel weaker than ever • and what it actually means to “be Canadian” in a divided eraAlong the way, you and Lee dive into powerful, unexpected territory — from the decline of community culture and trades, to the social-media takeover of boxing, to Toronto’s political circus, to the moments that still do unite us: sports, pride, and truly Canadian experiences.This conversation is real, unfiltered, and taps directly into something Canadians everywhere are feeling right now.Grab a casual, lock in, and let’s get into it.Host: Stefano (stefo)Instagram: @drstefohttps://www.instagram.com/drstefo?igs...Guest: Lee Baxter Instagram: @leebaxtermgt https://www.instagram.com/leebaxtermgt/?hl=enThis episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada’s best home fortification. Visit https://canadafirst.com/ to learn more.CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro & Sponsor1:30 Viral Question Recap4:10 Reaction & Blowback7:10 Canada’s Divide10:40 Social Media Shift15:20 Boxing’s New Era20:10 Real Competition24:30 Toronto’s Identity29:40 Bandwagon Culture34:25 What Is Canadian?37:40 Lost Shared Values42:10 Community Decline47:20 Opportunity Drop52:10 Culture & Belonging56:00 Finding Unity59:25 The Salute