The Just Drew Podcast

Mar 04 2025 30 ep. 105 mins 2
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Welcome to The Just Drew Podcast, where conversations flow as freely as the cocktails we craft. Join Drew and Drew on an unscripted journey through the lives and stories of fascinating individuals from all walks of life. Our guests span a diverse spectrum of backgrounds and experiences. There's no agenda here, no pre-planned questions—just genuine curiosity and a desire to connect with others on a human level. Explore the stories behind the people who inspire us and the paths that led them to where they are today.

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🌱 Dirt to Dinner: The Realities of Small-Scale Farming with Adam Mohammed🌱

Mar 04 2025 109 mins  
What does it take to grow high-quality produce using organic practices? Adam, a dedicated market gardener in Norfolk County, shares his journey to building a thriving, small-scale farm called Branching Path Farm alongside his partner Nica. Selling directly to customers at farmers’ markets, Adam is all about transparency—inviting people to see his crops, compost, and even the pe

#29 - Embracing Vulnerability: How Alex Franklin Captures Raw Emotion Through Photography

Feb 19 2025 111 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Alex Franklin, a neurodivergent portrait photographer from Norfolk County, now based in Hamilton. Known for her authentic, thought-provoking images, Alex blends her emotions with those of her subjects to create powerful visual stories. She shares how photography became a tool for processing her own experiences, sparking conversations about mental h

#28 - Out On The Hard Water - A Glimpse Into The World Of Ice Fishing

Feb 06 2025 130 mins  
We took the podcast to the frozen bay of Long Point on Lake Erie and recorded straight from an ice fishing hut with Bayside Ice Fishing! Our official sponsor of this Episode. Joining us are fishing experts Bobby Maerz and Travis Hemsley to share their wildest ice fishing stories, pro tips for landing trophy fish, and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of winter fishing. This

#27 - Jeff Bunton: Concession Road Brewing, Beer, Liquor Laws, Entrepreneurship, Brewing, Beer History

Jan 25 2025 106 mins  
Today's guest is Jeff Bunton. Born in Burlington, Ontario and raised in Hamilton. Eventually leaving to live in Haldimand when he was 29. Jeff has worked in many industries from commercial kitchens, property maintenance, welding, fabrication and lastly brewing and entrepreneurship. Making good things makes Jeff happy.

#26 - Marie Walmsley - Cape Breton, Coal Mining, 911 Dispatching, 1950's Women's basketball, Raising a Family

Jan 10 2025 101 mins  
Todays guest is Marie Walmsley. She was born and raised on Cape Breton Island in a coastal coal mining town in the 1940's and 50's. She later moved to Hamilton, Ontario where she worked as a phone operator for Bell Canada, raised a family of 5 and later worked and retired as a 911 dispatcher. She is now a loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and one great grand child, myself being

#25 - Martin Gaudet: Oysters, East Coast, Shucking, Handling & Best Practices

Dec 29 2024 91 mins  
Today's guest is Martin Gaudet. Originally from Shediac NB, home of the Giant Lobster! Martin grew up a 2 minute walk from a fishing wharf and the beach on the North Humber land straight. He lived between a smoke fish factory and a crab factory. He was raised eating all things seafood, including oysters! Martin has since settled in Port Dover. A small town near water and a beach, w

#24 - Paul Meiklejohn: Mountain Biking, Turkey Point, Downhill Racing, A Perfect Season, TPMBC

Dec 16 2024 85 mins  
Paul is a BMX, cross country and downhill mountain bike racer. Over his career he has won 16 Ontario Cups for down hill mountain biking, two Canada Cup wins and a silver at the Canadian National Championships. In 2002 Paul raced a perfect season going six for six in Ontario wins. He was the first in Ontario to receive a Pro-Elite Status (pro license) as a Masters Age rider. Paul is

#23 - Shelli Bosgoed : The Chef Life, Cooking Techniques, Running a Restaurant, Wood Burning Hot Tub

Nov 29 2024 82 mins  
Shelli is the Executive Chef and General Manager of the Marsh view Patio, a popular dining destination in Norfolk County. Shelli is a dedicated mother to a 10 year old son. She has built a dynamic career rooted in culinary expertise and an entrepreneurial spirit. While growing up on a farm, she learned the importance of fresh food. After earning a Culinary Management diploma from N

#22 - Hannah Dolson : The Little Shop of Horror's, Ghosts, Cannabis, Anime

Nov 20 2024 126 mins  
Hannah Dolson is a 26 year old singer, born and raised in Simcoe, Ontario. You can find her dabbling in several areas of local entertainment; whether it’s playing at local music festivals and events with her band “The Echelon”, taking part in local short films and modelling projects, or strutting the stage in pinup pageants. You can even find Hannah taking on an array of fun

#21 - David & Megan Rusling : Ryerse Garden Gallery, Business, Fires & Insurance, Albino Moose

Nov 13 2024 74 mins  
David was born and raised in Norfolk County. A father of 4 kids with his wife Cathy. David has been an entrepreneur for over 50 years. The first business he purchased was a gas station in Waterford at age 27. He later purchased Ryerse's in 1989 from the Ryerse family which is now known as the Rysere Garden Gallery . At the time, he didn't know anything about the flowers or the gard