The DB Media Network
Episodes
Mark Taylor of Education on Fire
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 12 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Mark Taylor, host and creator of the Education on Fire podcast, a show for teachers, parents,...
Lefteris Statharas of Lefteris Asks Science
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 11 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Lefteris Statharas of the Lefteris Asks Science podcast.Driven by both his passion for scienc...
Dr. Alice Kerby of Beyond the Pink Cloud
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 10 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Dr. Alice Kerby of the Beyond the Pink Cloud podcast.After suffering from severe stress while...
Pete Cann of the Laughter & Positivity with Pete Podcast
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode nine of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Pete Cann of the Laughter & Positivity with Pete podcast.After building an agency for c...
Zach Moreno and Rockwell Felder of SquadCast
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode eight of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Zach Moreno and Rockwell Felder of remote recording platform SquadCast, and the Between 2 ...
Lisa Gerber of The Gear Show
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode seven of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Lisa Gerber, owner of Big Leap Creative and host of The Gear Show.After making her name as...
Bob Dunn of Do the Woo Podcast
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode six of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Bob Dunn, founder of BobWP and host of Do the Woo Podcast.After making his name in the WordP...
Jeff Esposito of Kaspersky Security
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode five of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Jeff Esposito, Global Head of Regional Social Media at Kaspersky, and co-host of the Transa...
Mark Asquith of Rebel Base Media
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode four of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with podcasting veteran Mark Asquith, CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, as well as host of many...
Bob Reed of The Old Man Podcast
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode three of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Bob Reed, Communications Strategy Lead at Element-R Partners, LLC, and co-host of The Old Man P...
Gini Dietrich of Spin Sucks
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Gini Dietrich, CEO of communications agency Arment Dietrich, Inc., and founder/host of the award-...
Coming Your Way in May and June on Podcaster Stories
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The months of May and June see some cool guests appearing on Podcaster Stories. In this bonus episode, I share who you can expect to hear from in the ...
Sunsetting Life Through a Dram (and Introducing Podcaster Stories)
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share why I'm sunsetting the Life Through a Dram podcast, and introduce the show that's taking over from it, Podcaster Stories.I wa...
Talking With My Wife About My Depression
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with my wife, Jaclyn, to talk about my recent diagnosis with depression, how that’s changed...
What to Expect from Podcaster Stories
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We listen to our favourite podcasts, but don't always get to know the people behind the voices of the shows we listen to. Podcaster Stories looks to c...
Let's All Thank a Teacher
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the impacts with the new normal due to the coronavirus is having our kids home from school past the normal March Break period.Not only does thi...
Being a Better Person in the Coronavirus Age
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being a good person is not a given - you can say all the stuff in the world about how good you are, and how you'll look out for those around you.But i...
The Danger of Shaping Our Kids Like Us
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As parents, we want what's best for our kids, no matter what that may relate to - school, fun, love, etc. We sign them up for new adventures, hoping t...
The Loneliness of Downsizing and Starting Over
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things that doesn't get spoken about often enough is the loneliness that can be felt when downsizing and starting over.This doesn’t neces...
Do Kids See What We Wish We Could See?
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do all kids simply have imaginary conversations, or are there spirits of kids that died early that roam the earth looking for friends to keep them com...
Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, and Moments of Stillness, with Josh Currivan
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being an entrepreneur can be hard. Coping with mental health issues while growing and running your own business can add immense stress, both to you pe...
The Journey to Where We Are
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Life takes us on many twists and turns. Some, we control, some, we have zero input on whatsoever. Some turns are full of hope, opportunities, moments ...
People Are Upset About the Super Bowl Halftime Show - Really?
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the Super Bowl weekend just gone, it seems more people are talking about the halftime show with Shakira and JLo than the actual winners of the ga...
This Is Where We Take a Stand
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Almost seven years ago, I wrote a short story entitled The Cautionary Tale of Balderdash and Hogwash, which was a chapter in my book, The Parables of ...
Life Owes You No More Time
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week saw the death of Rush drummer Neil Peart. A Canadian icon, his death saw many people on social media share what he and the band he drummed f...
It’s the Little Things
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After two months of making the move from a large Canadian City to a small village three hours north, we're discovering little things that we may not h...
Why You Should Listen to A Downsized Life
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Downsized Life shares our journey as we look to live a simpler life, away from the everyday stresses of living in a big city, and all that entails.J...
Controlling the Ship
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So it's been a while since the last episode. A bunch of stuff got in the way - life, health, home, and more. All the things that usually throw you off...
Why We Need to Be Better At Being Authentic
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I posted an update on Facebook about school picture days, and how they encourage false narratives when it comes to our kids.The thinking was...
Why We Need to Let Kids Be Kids
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As parents, we can add pressure to the lives of our kids without realizing it. Instead of enjoying life as a kid, they're worrying about approval from...
Uber, the NFL, and Convenience Over Ethics
08 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, Uber and the NFL have come under scrutiny for their unethical practices. From misogynistic and threatening behaviour to women, to abus...
Why We Need to Be The Connected
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What if, regardless of our religious, cultural, and political beliefs, we had that one single thing in common that connects us? And, if we did have th...
How a Major Health Scare Made Me Fear the Worst
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, I want to talk about my recent health scare, which I touched upon in my last episode where I talked about my weight loss journey....
Finding a Positive Mindset to a Healthier Life
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, I want to talk about how I lost over 30lbs in 8 weeks, and how a positive mindset helped me to a healthier life, and the impact t...
Abortion Rights - The War on Women Needs to Stop
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's currently a war on women being waged in the US, with abortion rights being the battlefield. In episode 27 of Life Through a Dram, I talk about...
When We Use the Wrong Kind of Glue
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We make our own bonds, but sometimes we use the wrong kind of glue. All in the name of loyalty. Because there is something inherently good about loyal...
Love People, and Use Things
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 25 of Life Through a Dram, I talk about how we need to shift the focus from things to people. Marketers and advertisers have led us down a ...
We're Not as Strong as We Look, But We're Stronger Than We Think
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 24 of Life Through a Dram, I share how an email from my previous guest, Brian Driggs, inspired me to take an internal look at what I want L...
How Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Health Combine to Help You with Your Mental Health
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show, I want to talk about how the combination of mental, physical, and spiritual wellness plays an important part on our mental health...
Building an Intentional Business and Life, with Brian Driggs
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 23 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Brian Driggs on his changing use of social media, how he's building an intentional business, his pla...
Why Being Awkward is Perfectly Normal
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In last week's show, I spoke about why it's okay to not be perfect. Striving for perfection only helps to increase anxiety and, by association, depres...
When James Bond Delivered Milk to My Grandma (and Why Our Stories Matter)
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 22 of the Life Through a Dram podcast, I share some examples of stories from my youth, as well as other inspiring stories I've heard throug...
What to Expect from Life Through a Dram
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hi and welcome to the Life Through a Dram podcast, a weekly show that looks at life, being a better person, and appreciating the here and now, all acc...
You Don't Need to Be Perfect
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, I recorded an episode of Mental Health and Me while under what I can only call "not the best circumstances". While I could have left the ep...
Mortality and the Wasting of Happiness on Money
30 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 21 of my Life Through a Dram podcast, I sit down to talk about mortality, and whether we live happy or unhappy lives as we look back on our...
Talking With My Wife About My Depression
23 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 20 of Life Through a Dram, I sit down with my wife, Jaclyn, to talk about my recent diagnosis with depression, how that's changed me, what ...
Talking With My Husband About His Recent Diagnosis
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, my husband was diagnosed with depression. He'd been suffering for a while, without actually realizing he had all the symptoms that come with...
My Journey with Mental Health
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of Mental Health and Me, I look back at my journey with mental health, from my first diagnosis in university, to where I am toda...
Mental Health, Juve Systems, and MeToo with Josh Currivan
16 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 19 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Josh Currivan on his and his family's journey with depression, anxiety, and ADHD, as well as how he ...
Talking Geek, Soccer, and New Mexico Craft Beer with Kristin Elliott
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 18 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Kristin Elliott on her family's historical background, her love of all things nerdy and geeky, how T...
Aren’t We All Nerds in Some Form or Other?
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Often in life, nerds (or geeks) come under fire for not "fitting into the norm". In episode 17 of Life Through a Dram, I talk about how I us...
On Being Diagnosed with Depression
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of weeks ago, I was diagnosed with depression. I think I knew I had some issues, but didn't want to face them head on. In episode 16 of Life ...
How Music and The Legacy of Beautiful Souls Change Our Lives, with Bob LeDrew
16 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 15 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Bob LeDrew on the joy and intimacy of house concerts (and how they can ruin arena shows), the secret...
Overcoming Trauma and Fighting Childhood Hunger, with Ryan Cox
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 14 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Ryan Cox on the value of building relationships, the fight he needed to overcome a life-changing tra...
New Beginnings in a Later Life, with Billy Nab
02 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 13 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Bill Nab on how life can take a very different turn, finding meaning through dark times, and bringin...
Social Media and Smaller Worlds with Susan Murphy
26 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 12 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Susan Murphy on how social media has evolved over the years to foster a wider world but more intimat...
Talking Major Life Changes with Kat Krieger
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 11 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Kat Krieger on the major changes she's making in her life this year, and how that's impacting her as...
Coming up in 2019 on Life Through a Dram
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After taking a brief hiatus from the Life Through a Dram podcast at the end of 2018, I'm looking forward to kicking off the show again with a revamped...
The Fallacy of Big Meaning Success
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Often in life, we're told big equals successful. Bigger houses, bigger bank accounts, bigger pay checks. Yet is this true? Does big really mean succes...
Look at the Stars
11 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Often in life, we feel we need something around us to make us feel special, and wanted. Family; love; success; and all that comes with it. And, yes, f...
Being Around as an Older Dad
28 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I had a little bit of a health scare when I went for a check-up at my doctor's. I'll be 50 later this year, so I wanted to see how I was doi...
You Only Have Two Shoulders
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Often, it feels like we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. Family stuff. Personal struggles. Work. The world. Kids, and helping them find...
Belief is Half of All Healing
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are many beliefs in the world - religious, spiritual and more. But what if we believed in the one thing that we can all agree on - the belief in...
We All Need Someone
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When my wife was taken to ER with heart pains, the reaction from both physical friends and digital ones reminded me why the world is better is we have...
The Lives We Need to Change
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Following the latest school shooting in the U.S., the mother of a child involved in the shooting shared her thoughts, fears, and hopes. This episode r...
Maybe You're Late for a Good Reason
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every one of us has a clock we work by – we just need to choose the one we want to live our lives by, as I share in episode 2 of Life Through a Dram...
The World Might Just Be Okay
29 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, when reading the news, it feels like the world is on a downward spiral. Ignorance, hate, bigotry, and pointless tragic deaths. But as I sha...