Tell Me Everything

From working in publishing to publishing her own best selling romance novels, Ireland's Catherine Walsh give us a behind the scenes look at the industry and the politics of the romance genre. Of course, she also dives into her latest release, "How to Write a Love Story."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Book Description07:50 Transition to Full-Time Author12:59 Author-Agent Relationship and Industry Politics22:09 Navigating the Romance Genre and Industry27:36 Book Pricing and Royalties33:17 The Reality of Publishing43:17 Navigating Publisher Deals and Switching Publishers52:19 Book Clubs and Reading Preferences

Happy Pride! We couldn't ignore the importance of this month. Lindsay and Sam sit down with Jada Yee -- a straight married man who has leaned into performing as a drag queen to support his trans kids. You'll hear about why he became Chyna B. Deadly, what he's learned from it, and why allyship is so important. He also lifts the curtain on how you actually get into drag.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Pride Month05:31 Storytelling and Performance Strategy13:31 First Exposure to LGBTQ+ Community21:29 Learning and Practicing Drag Makeup26:45 The Art of Drag Makeup36:15 Walk the Walk: A Bridge Between Communities

True crime junkies, buckle up. Sam and Lindsay sit down with debut author Emma White to talk about her new book Venom Lake and its little love notes to true crime. Also? Female friendship, rich people behaving badly, love of thrillers and the fascination with real life crime cases.

UAP's, UFOs, aliens and government reports -- Sam has finally given in and looked at the newly released stuff out of the US while LIndsay was in Scotland. Now Linday is back (and has a holiday highlight reel for us), and Sam walks her through it. When it comes to aliens -- is not being sure half the fun?Chapters00:00 Lindsay's Scotland Adventures13:01 Alien Reports and Investigations20:45 The UFO Files28:06 Government Report on UAP Sightings37:32 The Fascination of the Unknown

Plum Johnson's 2015 book, 'They Left Us Everything,' recently went viral after a heartwarming post on Facebook resonated with people. Her story looks into the unique history and memories associated with the family home -- and what our parents leave behind. Sam and Lindsay chat with her about family dynamics, the emotional process of clearing a family home, the value of tangible documents and letters, leaving a legacy and the challenges that the sandwich generation is facing -- caring for kids and their parents at the same time.Also -- hear Lindsay and Sam become best friends with Plum in real time. One you don't want to miss.Chapters00:00 Writing the Memoir and Sibling Dynamics30:59 Family Dynamics and Sibling Relationships37:33 Leaving a Legacy for Future Generations44:24 Exploring Personal Memoirs and Writing Process49:29 Challenges of the Sandwich Generation and Single Parenthood55:38 Future Writing Projects and Creative Endeavors

Why does it seem like we so angry with each other? And why do we move so quickly to outrage? Dr. Alika Lafontaine says anger is a call for help and outrage is what happens when no one answers that call. Sam sits down with Dr. Lafontaine to learn more about his experience, his reserach and how we come back to healthy conversations in what's become a very polarized world.Chapters00:00 Understanding Anger and Outrage07:57 The Falling Out15:10 The Role of Outrage in Society20:55 The Influence of Outrage on Decision Making29:05 Writing The Book36:37 Reconciliation and Vulnerability47:21 Modeling Healthy Conversations for Kids01:03:28 The Biological Imperative for Connection

She's still flying high from calling the play-by-play for the first game of the inaugural season for Canada's new WNBA team, Toronto Tempo. Sportscaster Daniella Ponticelli has roots in South Africa, bleeds green from her time in Saskatchewan, and has turned her heart purple after calling games in the PWHL. Women's sports is THEE place to be right now and it turns out, girlhood is not just for Taylor Swift concerts.

Are you in favor of a social media ban for kids under 16? It's a hot topic right around the world right now, after Australia passed a law about it in December 2025. Other countries are planning restrictions and here in Canada Manitoba is already making moves and the Saskatchewan government is asking parents what they think.So how bad is it online for the kids? It's definitely not great. Sam and Lindsay sit down with Saskatoon Registered Child Psychologist Jolissa Simon to find out how social media and AI are impacting the mental health of kids. Jolissa also shares what happens when kids get unrestricted access -- including video games with chat features. This digital world can be hard on all of us -- this is a must-listen episode.Chapters00:00 The Impact of Social Media on Kids' Mental Health41:14 AI and Mental Health51:26 Parenting and Tech Use01:03:24 Healthy Tech Use and Sleep01:13:03 Outdoor Activities and Tech Use

She grew up in a haunted house and from then on, K.D. Kulpa knew she had a sixth sense about her - she could see ghosts. K.D. joins Sam and Lindsay to talk about local haunts around Regina and across the province. You'll also hear how she turned her cynical husband into a believer.Chapters00:00 The Spooky World of Ghosts12:56 Understanding Ghosts and Hauntings23:01 Haunted Locations and Paranormal Experiences32:31 Exploring Gravelbourg38:53 Ghost Tours in Regina57:07 Community and Conclusion

Sometimes the people you meet have the most interesting backstories. Enter Germain Wilson. Today he's a professional cameraman, but in the early 2000s, Germain was a semi-pro wrestler in Toronto. Hit sits down with Lindsay and Sam to explain how it works, the risks, the rewards, how he did and didn't get hurt, and why he still loves watching WWE so much. We go so far back, he recalls the first Wrestlemania. If you're not a pro wrestling fan going in, you'll have an appreciation for it coming out.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tell Me Everything23:14 Training and Safety in Wrestling30:15 Training and Preparation for Wrestling42:28 The Wrestling Ring and Attire49:50 The Art of Playing Heel56:12 The Physical Toll of Wrestling01:04:06 The Reality of Wrestling

It's been five years since Lorie Lindsay signed off after a legendary radio career with Z99 in Regina. But retirement is not boring. She sits down with Sam and Lindsay to talk about her amazing Coachella experience, her love of Justin Bieber, what she's up to now, and of course there's some old radio memories (and big laughs) too.Chapters00:00 Introductions and Radio Memories25:44 Justin Bieber's Performance at Coachella32:54 The Genius of Justin Bieber41:23 Health Struggles and Career Transition53:11 Challenges of Radio Industry

Musical comedian Farideh joins Sam & Lindsay from Saskatoon to chat about bombing, momming and content creation as a fulltime job. The gals also dish on their love of smutty books, complete with recommendations.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Content Creation07:54 Daily Routine of a Content Creator18:08 Personal Traits and Hobbies29:33 Book Recommendations35:37 Bodice Rippers and Well-Written Books41:17 Grief Therapy and Personal Growth47:19 Balancing Therapy and Work53:36 Reading Preferences and Heckling at Shows

Saskatoon real estate agent Jillian Moore drops in from her holiday in Barbados to dish on the bonkers Saskatchewan housing market, the crazy things she's seen buying and selling homes over the last 14 years, and tips for what you should actually focus on when you're entering the market as a buyer or seller. Spoiler alert: don't overspend on things that are cosmetic.Chapters00:00 Real Estate Market Trends06:03 Home Buying Considerations27:58 Luxury Home Features34:36 Pricing and Offers53:37 Staging and Selling Tips

Sam sits down with author Michael Calvin and Rabbi Naftali Schiff to talk about their new non-fiction book out March 24 in Canada called Miracle: The Boys Who Escaped the Gas Chamber in Auschwitz. Their work takes us back to a dark time in world history and reminds us how important it is to preserve the voices of Holocaust survivors. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Miracle: The Boys Who Escaped the Gas Chamber in Auschwitz05:28 The Holocaust in Jewish Culture and Education15:05 Preserving the Voices of Holocaust Survivors

With her feet firmly planted in facts and reality, LIndsay presents Sam with her top 3 favourite conspiracy theories. We're talking a historical deep dive, examples of how misinformation spreads like wildfire and how these zany theories have been debunked - or have they?. Grab your tinfoil hat and join us for the ride.Chapters00:00 The Aliens Built the Pyramids Conspiracy Theory20:42 The Resurgence of Conspiracy Theories29:18 The Birds Aren't Real Conspiracy Theory36:00 The Impact of Conspiracy Theories

The ladies sit down with Métis author Tara Gereaux to talk about her new book Wild People Quiet. The novel delves into a mix of Metis culture, defining identity and a little personal history. And of course, we support our own, Tara lives in Treaty 4 in Regina. The conversation is great, the book is even better. Settle in, there's no spoilers.PS. Since we recorded, the book has landed on the Toronto Star best seller list under Canadian fiction!!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Book Release05:49 Discovering Metis Culture13:49 Learning Metis History20:57 The Title 'Wild People Quiet'28:26 Female Friendship and Beadwork34:59 The Art of Beading45:00 Future Projects and Aspirations51:05 Reading and Graphic Novels

Every wonder why you're irresistibly drawn to horror, yet terrified of the very things you're fascinated by?Sam sits down with Avery Curran to talk about her new novel Spoiled Milk. The novel blends queer, historical horror with spiritualism and boarding schools. We also dive into how horror reflects our fears—be it supernatural, societal, or personal. What's your favorite horror movie or book that got under your skin? Let us know in the comments!

The weather may be cold but the tea is hot. Morgan Mayer joins Sam and Lindsay to spill on the behind the scenes stress and success of owning a bridal store (Sweet Pea & Noel). We also get into our own weddings, business ownership and closure, and why changing career paths is totally doable, at any age.

Get to know Sam and Lindsay in episode one of their new podcast. They've been friends for years but decided it was time to dive deeper with 20 questions. It gets totally unhinged (in the best way).