You can sit with us! Lifestyle podcast featuring longtime radio gals Sam Maciag and Lindsay May with guests. Connecting you with cool people who make you feel inspired (and maybe a little smarter) and laugh on a weekly basis. What we can promise? No politics.
"I own a romance book store" | with Kearston Bergeron
Every book nerd has dreamed of working in a book store or owning one. Kearston Bergeron and her sister have made that dream come true. The pair owns Hopeless Romantic Bookshop in downtown Toronto. So how did it happen? And why is romance booming? Spoiler alert: it always has, we just talk about it more. Kearston sits down to tell us everything.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Romance and Books
03:05 Kearston's Journey to Bookstore Ownership
06:03 The Impact of Twilight and Early Reading Experiences
09:02 Midwifery: A Unique Career Path
11:49 Transitioning from Midwifery to Bookstore Ownership
14:56 Building a Community Around Romance
18:12 Competing with Big Retailers
20:57 The Phenomenon of Heated Rivalry
23:56 Creating a Unique Bookstore Experience
28:14 Barbie Dream House Inspiration
29:45 Unique Bookstore Experience
31:44 Exciting Book Releases and Events
33:05 Immersive Midnight Release Party
37:14 Creative Book Bundles and Blind Boxes
44:19 Future Plans and Holiday Specials
49:10 Creative Outlets for Focus
49:57 The Joy of Audiobooks
51:58 Community and Connection in Reading
54:55 Accessibility in Reading Formats
57:08 Building a Book Community
59:59 Personal Reading Recommendations
2 Oct 2026
What happens when your baby needs a new liver? | with Megan Crawley
Lindsay and Sam sit down for a frank conversation with medical mama Meghan Crawley about how two organ donors saved her nine-month-old daughter's life. Emotional and logistical hurdles, medical crisis, highs and lows, live donors and a happy ending -- this episode has it all.
Want more information or to sign up to donate your organs or tissue? Go here. (https://beadonor.ca/)
Chapters
00:00 The Passage of Time and Reflection
03:08 The Journey Begins: A Mother's Story
11:43 Facing the Unknown: Medical Challenges
18:03 The Road to Transplant: A Family's Struggle
24:53 Hope and Despair: The Waiting Game
27:15 A Life-Threatening Crisis
29:12 The Journey to Transplant
31:45 Finding the Right Donor
36:27 Surgery Day: A Family's Fear
44:32 Post-Transplant Recovery
47:48 Life After Transplant
54:03 The Journey of Organ Transplantation
56:00 Navigating Work and Family During Crisis
58:59 The Role of Humor in Healing
59:56 Advocating for Organ Donation
01:07:59 Understanding Liver Health and Transplants
01:10:59 The Importance of Research Funding
01:11:57 Reflections on Life and Legacy
25 Sept 2026
Gravitating to grandma hobbies | with Brianna Redlich
There is nothing more special than a handmade gift, especially if it's taken hours and hours to construct. As more and more people gravitate toward grandma hobbies (think crochet, knitting, gardening, etc), Lindsay and Sam catch up with Yarn Over Fiber store owner Brianna Redlich to learn more about the cult of the crafts -- and the fiber festival coming up in October. Also - are you sock worthy? You'll find out.
Chapters
00:00 Evolution of the Fiber Festival
01:42 The Rise of 'Grandma Hobbies'
03:00 Journey of Starting a Yarn Store
21:28 Generational Crafting Skills
26:08 Crafting Communities and Festivals
37:36 Inclusivity of Yarn Shops
40:18 Complexity of Yarn Pricing and Production
43:41 The Art of Blending Wool
44:39 The Time and Effort of Handcrafted Items
48:23 Growth and Relocation of the Store
54:19 Diverse Visitors and Age Groups
57:00 The Art of Knitting Socks
01:02:18 Crafting Techniques and Potential Empire
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