Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman
by OGGO Growth Systems Inc
Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman is your podcast adventure through a garden of quirky topics. From the dirt under your nails to the art on your walls, and even the local bands rocking your town, Andrew explores it all—because growth isn't just for plants. Tune in for a fresh take on anything and everything, with a few surprises along the way! Blow us some smoke and plant some roots. Please subscribe and find us wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep60 - Phantasmal Flames with Lex
This episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman is PURE Pokémon madness! 🦍 Andrew and Lex are off on a Charizard Hunt! They kick things off with a quick recap of the weekend before diving head-first into opening the brand new Phantasmal Flames packs from Pokémon. And let’s just say… the pulls...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 59 - Sarah Anne Q
In this episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew sits down with Sarah Anne Q for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about what it really means to live with purpose in a modern world that never slows down. Together, they unpack the importance of self-care, the life-changing power of...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 58 - Lisi - Indoor Gardener
In this episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew sits down with Lisi from Indoor Gardener in London, Ontario 🇨🇦 — and her passion for growing is absolutely contagious. Lisi grew up gardening and now lives on an old farmhouse where she practices both indoor and outdoor growing,...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 57 - Andy Byrns
In this episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew sits down with Andy Byrns for a conversation that goes everywhere—and somehow all connects. From working in a casino and the strange characters you meet along the way, to the mind-bending discoveries of the James Webb Telescope and the...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 56 -Taylor Feltz
Taylor Feltz returns to Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, and this episode turns into one of those long, winding conversations that covers way more ground than planned—in the best way possible. 🌱 Andrew and Taylor start with country living and the pull toward building something real: geodesic...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 55 - OGGO Jax Birthday #oggolifestyle #pokemon #pokemonbday
It’s a classic OGGO birthday episode — and this one’s for OGGO Jax. The whole crew showed up, the vibes were high, and the table was stacked with Pokémon packs, Blooming Waters, and plenty of surprises along the way. Between laughs, stories, and pack rips, the conversation flowed exactly how OGGO...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 54 - Kyle Annis
Kyle Annis returns to the Growing Pains studio — but let’s be real, he’s practically part of the place at this point. Old friends reunite as Andrew and Kyle dive into everything from growing up to raising kids, from rugby battles to the wild adventures of parenthood. And yes… Annis brought a...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep53 - OGGO Jax
This week on Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, we’re joined by OGGO Jax — Canada’s #1 potcast producer, creative force, and Andrew’s very own sister 🦍🔥 Jax opens up about her unexpected path: from a baking apprenticeship to living and working in Switzerland, and how those experiences shaped…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 52 - Lex's Birthday
This episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman is a special one — because today, we celebrate Lex’s 15th birthday! 🎉 Andrew and Lex sit down for a heartfelt father–son conversation, looking back on the last 15 years, with a special focus on all the memories from this past year. Lex shares...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep51 - (Men's) Mental Health
This episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman is a little different: no guests, no cohosts, just Andrew. It’s heavier, quieter, and filled with honesty. Recently, the community has felt a few losses. Andrew didn’t personally know those who passed — but loss hits everyone, no matter the...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 50 - OGGO Crew Celebrates 50th Episode
It’s a big one — Episode 50 of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman! 🥳 The crew gets together to celebrate how far they’ve come — Andrew and Shannon take a moment to reflect on the months gone by, the growth, the lessons, and the grind that built OGGO into what it is today. Joined by Pete, the team...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 49 - MSFTS Cultivation
On this episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew sits down with MSFTS Cultivation for a conversation that’s equal parts knowledge, laughs, and chaos — in the best way possible. 🌱 From running top-notch grow facilities and building lasting friendships to honouring knowledge keepers…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep48 - Sara and Scott Couples Episode
This week on Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew welcomes back the always insightful Dr. Sara O’Neill, joined by her husband of 30 years, Scott. To make things even more fun, Andrew’s fiancée (and soon-to-be wife!) OGGO Alexandra joins as cohost! 💍 Together, the four dive into the real…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 47 - Shannon's Pokemon Birthday
Birthdays mean Pokémon at OGGO 🦍 — and this one was no exception! In this episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, the crew celebrates Shannon’s birthday in true OGGO fashion — with Pokémon packs, laughs, and a surprise Blooming Waters 151 box drop! Shannon isn’t exactly a “birthday person”...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 46 - Jackashs
This week on Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, we welcome Jackashs — grower, creator, and all-around real one. 🌿 They talk about how they met, the art (and chaos) of growing cannabis, new friendships, the ups and downs of life, and the lessons that come with it. 💨🐾 From dogs and hobbies to...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 45 - Alisha of Transitions EAL
This week on Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew sits down with Alisha of Transitions EAL, a true horsewoman with five generations of family roots in the equine world. 🐎💫 Alisha shares how she uses her pasture of horses to help people through Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) — blending...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 44 - Dan Heckman
This week on Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew sits down with his older brother Dan for a walk down memory lane. 🎙️✨ They talk about the building of the very room where the studio now stands, Dan’s former band days, and his music lessons with Les Smith. 🎶 The brothers also dive into…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 43 - Anya of 514 and Highher Healing
This week on Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew sits down with Anya from 514 Quebecois Craft Cannabis and @Highher.Healing 🌿✨. Anya came prepared with some treats from her company — and of course, they put them to the test together. 🥂💨 The conversation flows through birth charts, star...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 42 - Gorilla Pete's Birthday
🎉 Birthday + Pokémon Packs = Pure Chaos 🎉 On this episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, we’re celebrating Pete’s birthday OGGO style — with some good old-fashioned Pokémon pack popping! 🃏✨Pete and Shannon, Alexandra, and Andrew each crack open packs, and the discoveries are wild. From...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 41- Max Smith
In this episode, Max shares how he got his start in music, growing up in a musical family, and how chasing your dreams often begins with simply starting. We dive into the different styles of music he and his brothers play, why music is like learning multiple languages, and the story of how his…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 40- Matt McKone
Buckle up for some small-town laughs and heartfelt moments in this week’s episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, brought to you by OGGO Grown 🌱. Andrew sits down with his longtime buddy Matt McKone—and trust us, this one’s got it all. From hilarious dump wagon and elevator stories, to…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 39 - Lex, end of Vacation
In this episode, Andrew sits down with his son Lex to recap a wild week of holidays. From balancing work and family fun to surviving a 48-hour power outage after a massive storm, there’s no shortage of stories. ⚡️🌪️ But the real highlight? Pokemon pack popping galore! 🃏🔥 Watch as Andrew and…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep38 - Barrett Brown
This week Andrew sits down with Barrett for a wild ride of stories and insights! From how they first met to working in grow facilities, the two dive deep into hydroponics—how it works, how fast things grow, and why it’s such a game-changer. 🚀 But that’s just the start… they also get into music,...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep37 - Lex - Start of Summer Holiday (Throwback)
🌞 Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman is back with a throwback to the days of summer! (Thought this was better than a back to school episode!) In Ep. 37, Andrew sits down with Lex to kick off the start of summer holidays the right way — with laughs, stories, and of course, some Pokémon pack...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep36 - Cindy & Gabe - Creative Magic Events
🎙️ Welcome back to Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman! This week we’re sitting down with Cindy from Creative Magic Events and her son Gabe for a wild ride through weddings, hustles, and a heavy dose of 90s nostalgia. 💍 Cindy breaks down the magic behind her wedding and event designs, how she…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep35 - Cooter McDankerson
In this episode, Andrew sits down with long-time grower and old friend Cooter to swap stories, compare notes, and dive deep into the grower’s grind. From nutrients and hash to soil vs. hydro, aeroponics, and the challenge of finishing sativas in a northern climate—no growing stone is left…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 34 - Jake Buchanan, Nutrient Growth Systems Canada
In this episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew sits down with Jake Buchanan from Nutrient Growth Systems Canada — Canada’s only online-only hydroponic store. 🌱🇨🇦 Jake shares how he got his start in the industry, the story behind his company, and his perspective on organics vs...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 33 - Alexandra Equestrian
In this episode, Andrew talks to Alexandra of Alexandra Equestrian. They delve into how she got started with horseback riding, where it has taken her, challenges along the way and what she does now. Stay tuned to find out about her work as a youth rider and competing professionally. As a coach…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 32 - David Knox-Vanstone
In this episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew chats with the talented and unpredictable David, an up and coming glass artist. They dive into: 🔹 The glass decor David has made 🔹 His biggest artistic influences 🔹 Pets — mostly dogs, obviously 🔹 Their shared obsession with LEGO...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 31- Darren Dumas, The Salads
In this episode, Andrew welcomes the incredibly creative Darren Dumas — currently a member of Mob Barley and the Railers and formerly the frontman of the high-energy punk/rock/reggae band The Salads. 🎤🎸 Darren opens up about his journey into the music industry, the evolution of his sound, and…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 30 - Don Tuer
On this episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew catches up with longtime friend and metalcore vocalist Don Tuer, frontman of the band Dead Days. It’s a conversation full of heart, honesty, and a bit of grit — just like the music they both grew up on. 🎤 From hating music class to...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 29 - Chris Mabb
In this episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew sits down with local country music artist Chris Mabb for an honest and heartfelt conversation about chasing dreams, small-town roots, and the winding road to finding your voice. Chris even performs two of his songs for us: Long Lonesome...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep28 - Jeff Hoshal, Northlane Herpetology
This week on Growing Pains, Andrew sits down with Jeff — reptile enthusiast and bringer of so many unexpected guests... a gecko, a chameleon, a ball python, some green tree pythons, and yes, even a GILA MONSTER. (Venomous? Yes. Adorable? Weirdly... also yes.) They talked all things scaly: What to...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 27 - OGGO Alexandra's Birthday
This is another special edition one! How do we celebrate birthdays around here, we host a podcast, and today is OGGO Alexandra's big day! Andrew and Alexandra talk about the year gone by- from surviving a hurricane to getting engaged, and what is to come next year. And in true OGGO style, there…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 26- Nicholas Kempel, The Mushroom Tree
Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman is back with a mind-expanding convo that bridges biology, farming, and philosophy. 🍄✨ This week, Andrew sits down with Nick Kempel of TheMushroomTree.ca to dig deep—literally and metaphorically—into the fascinating world of fungi. From mushrooms that are used in...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 25 - Inge Bender
This week Andrew interviews Inge a registered osteopath. What is osteopathy? Guess you'll have to tune in and find out! It sounds like something most people could use, though. This isn't the only thing they discuss, they also talk about previous podcast, upcoming ones and why the podcast got...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman- Ep 24- Men's Health with Russell Pearce
In this episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew sits down with Russell for a candid and practical conversation about Men's Health—mind, body, and spirit. 💪 Nutrition – They break down simple, real-world strategies for eating well: Prioritizing protein Cutting out sugar and processed...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 23 - Sara O'Neill
In this episode, Andrew and Sara cover MANY topics, but keep returning to the theme of reality and energy. Are all of our stresses really what we perceive them to be, or is it just that, our perception? They really get into the topic, it's a very good listen! At the end of the day, is all of our...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep22 - Birthday Podcast with OGGO Crew
This episode is a special one — it’s Andrew’s Champagne Champagne Birthday (36 on the 3rd day of the 6th month!), and the OGGO Crew rolled in full force to celebrate! 🥂 We kick things off with a recap of the workday — yep, regular jobs and all. Andrew was deep in some construction grind, while…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 21 - Father's Day with Lex
On Father’s Day, Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman featured a special episode with Andrew and his son Lex. 🎉 They recapped their day together and dove into a massive Pokémon card opening session with cards from @MTGNorth . With pack after pack, the excitement built—did they pull a Charizard?…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 20 - Shannon's Takeover Round 2
They talk products and prices and the price of your time. They also discuss farming, lawns and it's uselessness. There's so much more too. Dive into the behind the scenes world of Andrew and Shannon. Whether you're a curious beginner or knee-deep in a medium-less grow setup, Andrew and Shannon...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep19 - Andy Burns
This week, Andrew is joined by none other than Andy Burns for an epic 2.5-hour journey through... well, everything. From the moment they first met years ago (and already talked about doing this podcast!), to deep dives into ancient pyramids, Cleopatra, and why Lego might just be the answer to...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep18 - Jessica Loewen
In this episode of Growing Pains, Andrew sits down with Jessica Loewen, Foliar Specialist at Optic Foliar, to talk all things foliar sprays, including the science behind @OpticFoliar and why it's a game changer even with the lights on or under the sun. Whether you're a grower, a science nerd, or...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep17 - Russell Pearce
In this episode of Growing Pains, Andrew Heckman sits down with good friend Russell Pearce to reminisce about how they first met in the serene, rugged beauty of Muskoka’s cottage country. From tales of true isolated island living to deep dives into their shared passions — dogs, food, gardening…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman (takeover edition) - Ep 16- Ethan of Limitless Design
Welcome to a special Takeover Edition of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman! 🎙️ This week, Ali and Shannon take the reins and sit down with Ethan from Limitless Design, a 3D printing expert with a surprising background — welding! 🛠️ Ethan walks us through his 3D printing journey, from his very...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 15 - Kyle Annis
This week on Growing Pains, Andrew sits down with his longtime friend Kyle for a heartfelt (and often hilarious) trip down memory lane. From bruising rugby matches to the tender chaos of fatherhood, the two reflect on how far they’ve come—and all the trouble they got into along the way. Expect…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 14 - Paige Chambers of Pawsitively Furever
In this inspiring episode of Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman, Andrew and Alexandra sit down with Paige Chambers, the executive director and founder of Pawsitively Furever, a non-profit incorporated rescue and charitable organization dedicated to saving dogs from some of the most underserved...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 13 - Whiskey Jake
🤠 Well howdy, folks! Saddle up for another ride on Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman. This week, Andrew’s sittin’ down with none other than Whiskey Jake – a man who knows a thing or two about music, hard work, and livin’ life with grit and soul. They talk hobbies, the ups and downs of makin’ an...
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep12 Jack Senez on May the Fourth
It’s Star Wars Day, and you know what that means: the Growing Pains squad is going full Jedi. Or maybe Sith. Either way, Andrew, Jack, and Pete showed up this week armed with masks, toys, and a stack of glorious vintage Star Wars trading cards that may or may not be from a galaxy far, far away.…
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Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman - Ep 11 The Inside Inside Scoop on OGGO Hydroponics
On this special episode of Growing Pains, Shannon turns the tables and interviews Andrew Heckman — and let’s just say, the plant talk is rooted in excitement! 💧✨ They dive into the basics of hydroponics and aeroponics, bust some myths, and explain why these growing methods are way less scary…
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About this show
Growing Pains with Andrew Heckman is your podcast adventure through a garden of quirky topics. From the dirt under your nails to the art on your walls, and even the local bands rocking your town, Andrew explores it all—because growth isn't just for plants. Tune in for a fresh take on anything and everything, with a few surprises along the way! Blow us some smoke and plant some roots.
Please subscribe and find us wherever you get your podcasts.
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OGGO Growth Systems Inc