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The Troublemakers
by Les Chelle
What started as an idea has grown into something AWESOME!! On the Troublemakers we talk about all sorts of things, This season we are focusing on the hard topics, getting more personal, educating and hopefully helping.
Episodes
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Finding Your Place: The Quiet That Saves You
Today, I'm talking about something deeply personal, yet universally needed… “Your place.” That one spot—physical or internal—where the noise of the world fades, your shoulders drop just a little, and you can finally breathe again. You know the one I’m talking about. Maybe it’s a corner of your...
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Stop Calling It Politics. Start Calling It Values
Why do so many people insist “not everything is political”—especially when the conversations they’re trying to avoid are really about fairness, dignity, and basic human values? In this episode of The Troublemakers, we peel back the layers on one of the most common shutdown phrases in modern...
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From Warped Tour to Workforce: The Rise of the Elder Emo
Step back into the soundtrack of your youth as The Troublemakers dives into the rise of the elder emo—the generation that traded Warped Tour wristbands for workplace badges but never lost their love for emotional lyrics, heavy eyeliner, and pop‑punk anthems. In this episode, we explore why emo...
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How a Baby Monkey Broke the Internet’s Heart
A tiny abandoned macaque, a worn plush orangutan, and millions of people who couldn’t look away. In this episode, we unravel how Punch — the baby monkey from a Japanese zoo — transformed from a lonely outcast into the internet’s most beloved symbol of resilience. This is the story that made the...
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My Hobby Misses Me (Maybe Yours Does Too)
Why do we abandon the hobbies that once lit us up? In this episode, we dig into the real reasons joy gets pushed to the back burner—and how to reclaim the passions that make life feel fuller. Quick, relatable, and packed with aha‑moments, this is your reminder that it’s never too late to return…
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Make it Make Sense
I broke my word, I've talked politics. This times are trying, but alot of us are just trying to be good people.
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Therapy, Its like an oil change for your soul.
This is the time of year we are seeing everyone posting about their year in review, a highlight reel of a highlight reel of their lives. I'm all for that celebrate those wins people!! This year i'm celebrating something alittle different, I've silently been celebrating these wins every second...
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Artists you need to follow: Shane Gross
From prairie roots, to being one of the premier underwater photojournalists one the plant. @shanegrossphoto www.shanegross.com
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Artist you NEED to see
Matt MacLeod @mattmcleodphots is an amazing skateboard photographer from Vancouver. But he also introduced me to a west coast legend, Jamie Collins, and The Secret Ramp in the Woods
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Powerful can be Simple
I reflect on one of my favourite photos ever taken.
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Duck around and find out
Hey I’m human, and far from perfect. After having some time to process and pivot from Meta Business debacle 2024, I’m baaaaaaack
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When Talent Isn’t Enough
We’ve all heard “ oh they are so talented” But what is the actual equation for success.
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I may not have been completely transparent
Since this has started I have always swore to be 100% raw, real and authentic. Well that may not have completely been the case. Im coming clean.
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Hope
What a little bit of faith can do if you don't even believe in you Why would you think or expect anybody else that's around you to? I done did things that I regret I done said things I can't take back Was a lost soul at a crossroad who had no hope but I changed that
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What have you got to lose?
I want to share something super cool and fun and exciting!! I stepped out of my comfort zone, and dang I had a great time.
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Why do we whisper what we should YELL
*Trigger Warning* I wish Icould say this was solely prompted by recent events, but it's not. Unfortunately this shit has been going on and no one says anything, aside from whispering to others. This is a podcast about sexual assault.
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Its a cause for CELEBRATION
Guess you have to listen in and see what its all about
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The Fear of the UNKNOWN
Be it something BIG or be it something small, this is something I think we all have felt at one time or another....or even all the time lol. But WHY? Why are we inherently scared of what we don't know, because lets be real, aside from that one annoying person that each of us have in our lives…
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Man Up: A Podcast about Mens Mental Health
Why do so many men suffering silence? Why do we tell our young dudes to "man up" when they are feeling down What can WE do to help?
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Its been ONE YEAR!!
Today marks the ONE YEAR anniversary of the podcast!!
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Part 2 Intimate Partner Abuse
*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode I'm joined by Amber, an out reach worker at Transition House. We talk further into the top of intimate partner abuse, stats from across Canada, and what you can do if you to break the cycle, and become a survivor. We also discuss Claires Law, which I think is an...
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The Domestic Violence Episode PT 1
**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode deals with REAL life stories from Real life abuse survivors. if you or someone you love is in a domestic violence situation, here are some resources to help, to inform and break the cycle. lets stop being silent, lets stop letting the sbe something no one speaks…
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Power of a Post
When you hit post, it's alot more valuable than you think.
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Stuntin' Lyfe
Todays Guest is Travis from 9 Lives Customs. We've all stopped and stared when a Harley rolls by, now think of seeing that Harley being teal, doing a wheelie!! Yup, that's what Travis does, and im here for it!!
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My Sobriety
Yup, that's me.
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Looking within is often the hardest
After the podcast where I got my cards read, it really prompted me to look even further within, who I am, what im about, where I am, and where I came from. Its not an easy thing to do to be honest.
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The High Priestess Herself read my Tarot Cards LIVE!!
Ok, the headline is true. Its not just a clever ploy to get you go listen, this REALLY happened. You all really loved the first time we did an episode together, but this time, I agreed to have The High Priestess Herself read my cards live!! It's no secret I am a skeptic, but now ive moved from a...
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Chase your PASSION, NOT your Pension with Carly Jaye
I got the pleasure of sitting down with the always amazing Carly Jaye and talk of her adventure as an artist, living the creative life, and all things creative!!
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Candy, Cigarettes, COVID, And courageous folks
Have to listen to find out
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Is it EGO? Is it Self Worth?
In this episode I say it as I see it. Ive been around this photography world for a hot minute. Im no expert, nor do I profess to be. HOWEVER in an industry based in the creativity of the individual, it's crazy how people often confuse ego with self worth.
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Change, some people love it, some people don't
Change, some people love it, some people don't, but the one thing is true of change. ITS INEVITABLE.
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Special Guests Highwind
Highwind is: Chase Rysavy Eric Taylor Troy Waggoner These fine gents hail from my hometown!! When I was first approached about having these guys on, I was interested, but I needed to know more. Hearing how they recorded an album with the members all in different provinces, how the first album was…
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My GO TO when life gets tough
Les, you're always hyping folks, how do you stay so positive? Well the truth is, I don't. I definitely get discouraged and feeling bummed and like I'm drowning. This was an uncomfortable episode for me to record, why? Well, because the walls are chipping down, and that scares me but I am slowly...
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2022 RECAP
It's the end of the year !! Just a little recap in what's been going on in our world for the year !!!
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Your PRESENTS are not required, your PRESENCE is appreciated
Happy holiday Season y'all!!
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"Real friends don't count favors" Vic Fades
Wow, to all y'all that blew up my DMs regarding the reel I posted, thank you!! when I heard this clip from @vicfades I knew I needed to make it into a reel, but I never thought y'all would encourage me into making it into a full blown podcast episode.....but here we are. I never really thought…
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When you're here, Your family. with Tim Edge
This episode im joined by none other than Tim Edge, those of you around the rodeo world know his voice, he has been the MC from Agribition rodeo the last few years. And he is a dear friend of ours!! Another week of Agribition wrapped up here in Saskatchewan, and as always it didn't disappoint....
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Overwhelmed
Know that feeling? When you're running on empty but your plate is over full? That's been be for the last little while, with the holidays fast approaching that's been alot of us. For myself the words of encouragement from a friend really helped fill my tank.
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Real Talk with Royalz!
This episode, I am sooo excited to have happen!! If you have been around the YouTube world, or the hip hop world, or the fitness world, you've more than likely saw some of his work, or have heard of him. Todays guest is none other than the always awesome Anastas, aka Royalz . We talk about film...
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It ain't the easiest of roads
" oh it must be nice" " I wish I made my own hours" " can you give me a deal" If you are an entrepreneur these are all things you hear, on the daily. To all the people that are taking the leap, to all the people that have a dream, to all the people that know someone with a small business, this...
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You are the author of your own story
I was joined my Dan Johnson, @thealwaysrunning , to talk about his incredible life thus far. From growing up on an Alberta horse ranch, to touring the world, to a million other cool things.
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How to become an AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER!!
*DISCLAIMER ALERT* I am by no means an expert, and results can not be guaranteed, but the advice is free!! But seriously though, if you are a beginner, or an intermediate, or even a full time super awesome professional, these tips will help you be awesome!! Everything you need, in just one podcast.
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ABORTION IS HEALTHCARE!!
I had the amazing pleasure of sitting down and talking with Megan, who is the founder of CHANGE. She has started a grass roots non profit to start putting up abortion is healthcare signs across Saskatchewan. Which now is turning into many other provinces assembling and doing the same thing.
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what are YOU thankful for?
Thanksgiving has come and gone here in Canada. But it got me thinking, what is it really that we are thankful for?
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Little bit of Q&A
How do you be your own brand, without selling yourself short?
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Taking "breaks" to reground yourself
Wowsers, this is a doozy. Im sure its going to trigger a couple folks, but hey if I didn't would it be a TROUBLEMAKERS PODCAST? This is one of my most "me" podcasts I think ive done, as always in meanders and gets side tracked, welcome to my life. Coming off a few months break to get myself back,...
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We are doing the best we can
That's it. That's all. we are trying the best we can.
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Andrew Tate, you are the worst
With the self proclaimed "ALPHA" flooding the internet with his "Hustlers Club" and his various other proclamations, what a small group of people overlook, is the dude is a disgusting person. From his ongoing investigation into being involved in human trafficking, to his extreme views on violence...
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The NOT so Gentle Art of Greiving
This is a podcast I've wanted to make for quite some time, but could never find the perfect time. I even recorded a version with an amazing human Roman Corkney, and it turned out not to save. After kicking myself for a tech error that prevented it from being saved. It hit, is there EVER a perfect...
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The Troublemakers currently has 56 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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What started as an idea has grown into something AWESOME!! On the Troublemakers we talk about all sorts of things, This season we are focusing on the hard topics, getting more personal, educating and hopefully helping.
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The Troublemakers is created and hosted by Les Chelle.
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