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The Amateur
by Ryan O'Connor
On the Amateur Podcast we explore how people learn the skills that enrich their lives.
Episodes
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How to write and publish a novel
Mark begins by describing his book, Age-Decoded, a speculative Science Fiction novel about the discovery of a genetic engineering process that enables humans to stop aging. Mark discusses how he came up with the idea, when he began writing, and the process of completing the novel, which involved...
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How to paint beautiful landscapes
Lynne Ryall is a retired high school history and art teacher, who now paints landscapes. You can see Lynne’s work at her website and on Instagram: @lynneryallart First, Lynne talks about how she learned and developed her craft, how she paints, and where she gets inspiration from. Then we discuss...
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How to learn a language
Georges Awaad is a linguistics student in Montreal, Canada, who has taught himself 19 different languages. Check out Georges YouTube channel The Pokeglot The episode begins with Georges telling us about the work he does preserving and revitalizing endangered languages. He then shares how he…
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How to Invest for the Future
Brendan is a Chartered Financial Analyst with experience in a variety of fields, such as retail investing, pension funds, private equity, and real estate. Note: At 20:45 Brendan references two charts, which you can download here: S&P500, S&P/TSX Composite Index Brendan begins by sharing how he...
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How to Get and Stay in Shape
Joshua Presley is a human movement and mobility specialist. You can follow him on Instagram @presleymvmntmobility. His website is presleymvmntmobility.com As an amateur athlete, Joshua was always interested in fitness, but he found that he wasn’t getting the results he wanted from his work outs.…
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How to Train a Dog
Charly Vu is a professional dog trainer who runs The K9 Engineer, a dog training service in Toronto, ON. To learn more, visit thek9engineer.com and follow @thek9engineer on Instagram. Charly discusses the work he does with The K9 Engineer, which focuses on obedience training for pet dogs. Charly...
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How to Deal with Our Emotions
Beverly and Paolo start by talking about why they started their podcast, Authentic Feelings. They briefly share the history of their storied friendship. Then they discuss the effect of emotions on our lives, and why it is so important to learn strategies for dealing with them. According to…
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How to Scare People This Halloween
Glen talks about how the Haunted Walk started and the kinds of tours and experiences they offer today. He shares his research methods and how he chooses locations for the tours. Glen talks about his own experiences with the supernatural and how it has expanded his perspective on unexplainable...
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How to perfect your holiday cooking [without the stress]
My mom, Cheryl O’Connor, talks about how her family celebrated the holidays, and how she used to help her mom prepare their holiday dinners. Then she lists everything we need to prepare a holiday feast, including utensils and ingredients. She breaks down the steps involved in cooking the turkey,...
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How to live more sustainably
Follow Enrique on Instagram @Verdes.Vida.Mx and Facebook @VerdesVidePue. Enrique talks about how he first became interested in sustainability and environmental protection while living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. He then completed a Master’s program in Environmental Management in Sydney…
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How to be a successful student (even during a pandemic)
Mariana O’Connor did her Master’s in Marketing at Schulich School of Business in Toronto, Ontario in 2019 and 2020. She says it was an invaluable experience but challenging because it had been over a decade since she finished her undergrad. Also, she encountered the disruption of having to...
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How to develop a mindfulness practice
Janet helps us understand what mindfulness is using a quote from Dr. Jon Kabat Zinn: It’s about being present in any given moment. Janet then describes how all encompassing mindfulness is, as a way of bringing attention to what we are doing and thinking. She then describes the many benefits of...
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How to learn woodworking, start a business, and live in your van!
How Dan first came up with the idea for the company while tree-planting: seeing “slash and burn piles” of unused wood. He started by started making charcuterie boards and met Candace when she bought his first one. They taught themselves how to work with wood and use the tools through trial and...
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How to become a better cook
My guest Monica Sarkar (@tmsarkar on Instagram) talks about how she learned to cook. She shares how she became the designated chef for her father and brother at the age of 10. She started out using cookbooks her dad gave her (we discovered that we both used Loony Spoons as our very first...
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How to grow your own food
Camille joins me to talk about how she learned to start a vegetable garden in her backyard. It all started with a book, The Year Round Vegetable Gardener by Niki Jabbour, that ignited Camille's passion for gardening. She says that you can be pretty good from the start; it just takes a bit of...
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How to learn programming
On this episode Spencer shares how he learned computer programming. He starts by discussing his early fascination with Wikipedia and how that was his entry into learning to code without studying it in school. The discussion then covers various aspects of programming including languages, projects,...
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How to take beautiful pictures
Laila shares her journey learning photography, from capturing beautiful Nova Scotia sunsets to finding inspiration in Toronto's "gothic" subway. She talks about angles, framing, lighting, and colour; how to take portraits, landscapes, and family photos. She also gives a great introduction to…
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Men's Style with Krystian
Men's fashion professional Krystian shares some tips on how guys can dress well for any occasion (and on a budget!). He talks about how to match colours and patterns, the classic looks that never go out of style, the importance of confidence, and more.
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Home Improvement with Rob
On this episode of the podcast we learn how Rob became the handyman extraordinaire that he is today. He talks about how he learned skills such as painting, wallpaper, drywall, carpentry, electrical, and more. He also shares some entrepreneur tips based on his years of experience running a small...
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DIY Everything with Deb
Deb joins me from Thunder Bay to talk about how she learned to make birdhouses, furniture, stained glass, and more from scratch.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On the Amateur Podcast we explore how people learn the skills that enrich their lives.
HOSTED BY
Ryan O'Connor
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On the Amateur Podcast we explore how people learn the skills that enrich their lives.
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The Amateur is created and hosted by Ryan O'Connor.
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