The Small Town Podcast

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Did you know that one of the world's leading and fastest growing tool belt companies can be found right here in small town Summerland!? Meet Luke Riemer, the founder, designer and owner of Akribis Leather. Luke and his family have lived in Summerland for over 20 years and in this episode, Brad and Luke dive into the past to reminisce of childhood adventures, tasty foods and the organic yet unlikely tale of a huge success in a not so huge town.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an Olympic Athlete? Joanne Malar is a 3x Olympian and was once ranked #1 as the world's best female swimmer. Listen as Joanne tells of her journey to the Olympics, traveling the globe, being on serial boxes and now to the life of coaching and raising her beautiful family right here in small town Summerland.

Have you ever met a Hurricane Katrina survivor who's lived in Indonesia, NewZealand, New Orleans and now works on Hollywoods biggest block buster movies!? You heard that right! Introducing Kim Julien. Kim and her family now live in Summerland B.C where she continues to work on movies with her husband and two young kids. Buckle up and enjoy this episode with Summerland's very own, Kim Julien

Danielle Krysa is an artist and writer who gained recognition through her blog The Jealous Curator, which explores how envy can fuel creativity. She has delivered TED talks and curated exhibitions in cities such as New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Toronto, and Los Angeles. She has spoken at Pixar and shared thoughtful art segments on Oprah.com. Now based in Summerland, BC, she continues to write, make art, and inspire artists worldwide.

In this episode, former NHL hockey player Cam Barker sits down to discuss life as a professional athlete. Listen as Cam recounts World Junior Gold Medals, the road to the NHL, retirement, helping his local community, and being part of the coaching staff that led the Penticton Vees to two BCHL Championships. Cam lives in Summerland, B.C., with his family, where he continues to coach his own kids and train the next generation of hockey players at the Okanagan Hockey Academy.

Paul Biro has spent over 35 years in country music as an agent and talent buyer. A four-time CCMA Award winner for both Agency and Talent Buyer of the Year, he has worked with legends including Gene Simmons, Willie Nelson, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Alice Cooper. Now based in Summerland, BC, he enjoys life with his wife and two boys, sharing his passion for music and connecting artists with their fans.

Abi Brar is a born-and-raised Summerland local who returned home after a decade in the big city to raise his family in the same community that shaped him. A proud second-generation Indo-Canadian, Abi is passionate about community, family, and passing on the best of his culture to the next generation. From growing up playing hockey, wrenching on his own cars, working in the orchards to meeting his wife and raising their two kids, Abi represents the true spirit of small-town Summerland.

Meet your new fitness instructor, Haun Pham!Once a Vietnamese refugee, Haun and his family came to Canada in search of a better life. Fast forward 35 years, and Haun is living it. Now married to his childhood sweetheart, he owns his own gym and is raising his kids in small-town Summerland. From tae kwon do romances and training elite athletes—and even 82-year-old seniors—to crabbing the coasts of Haida Gwaii, Haun shares it all in this final episode of season 1 from the Small Town Podcast