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A show that is 80% combat sports and 20% everything else.
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In this episode of Drewsperience, Spencer Fernando joins me for a deep dive into Canada’s defence policy and our role in a rapidly shifting world. We discuss why he became passionate about military issues, Canada’s military history, where our government has dropped the ball, and what real rebuilding would look like. We break down defence spending, resource development, Canada’s strategic partnerships, and the F-35 vs Gripen debate. A must-watch for anyone who cares about Canada’s security, sovereignty, and future on the global stage.To connect with Spencer:X: spencerfernandoWebsite: spencerfernando.comDrewsperience:IG: drewsperienceX: DrewsperienceDrewsperience on audio📱🎧:https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4b43d47fafd643b6
Tasha Kheiriddin discusses her political journey, Mulroney & Charest eras, Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, and life as a devoted mom to an autistic daughter.To connect with Tasha:X: TashaKheiriddinIG: tashakheiriddinSubstack: In My OpinionDrewsperience:IG: DrewsperienceX: DrewsperienceSpotify🎧📱: https:https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=d4984cda593f4780
In this episode of the Drewsperience, Drew sits down with former MP and energy expert Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy. We break down why fuel and energy costs are rising in Canada, how global geopolitics—from the Middle East to global supply disruptions—impact Canadian consumers, and what policymakers keep getting wrong. Dan brings decades of experience, market insight, and unmatched accuracy in fuel price forecasting. A must-watch conversation for anyone who wants to understand Canada’s economic and energy future.To connect with Dan:X: x.com/GasPriceWizardWebsite: affordableenergy.caTo connect with Drewsperience:X: x.com/drewsperienceIG: instagram.com/drewsperience
Elie Cantin Nantel joins the Drewsperience to break down why conservatism is gaining traction among Canadian youth. We discuss shifting values, political trends, and what this means for Canada’s future. A clear, insightful look at the next generation of conservative voices.To connect with Elie:X: elie_mcnInstagram: eliecantinnantelSubstack: substack.com/ @eliecantin-nantel1867 Drewsperience:Youtube: youtube.com/@DrewsperienceInstagram: Drewsperience
In this episode of Drewsperience, I sit down with Erik Finman for a wide-ranging conversation on Iran and global geopolitics. We dive into Iran’s role in the Middle East, its influence on international relations, and how shifting alliances are shaping the future of world politics. Erik shares his insights on technology, strategy, and the forces driving change in one of the world’s most complex regions.🌍 Topics we cover:Iran’s geopolitical strategy in 2025The Middle East and global power shiftsU.S. foreign policy and international relationsTechnology, innovation, and geopoliticsErik Finman’s perspective on the future of global affairsTo connect with Erik:X: ErikfinmanIntagram: Erikfinman
Warren Kinsella joins me for unfiltered conversation on Canadian Politics, The War Room, Quebec's referendum future and life beyond politics, from friendship to fatherhood. To connect with Warren:X: https://x.com/kinsellawarrenFB: www.facebook.com/kinsellawarrenWebpage: warrenkinsella.com
Senator Leo Housakos joins to discuss Canadian politics, Bill S 203 on special needs/autism, Expelling the IRGC from Canada and online censorship with Bills C11, 18, 63. To connect with Senator Leo:X: https://x.com/SenatorHousakosWeb: https://sencanada.ca/en/senators/housakos-leo/
Shohei Yamamoto is one of USA Kyokushin Karate's most accomplished karatekas whose fought MMA and now coaches at UFC Huntington Beach Gym. To connect with Shohei:
IG: heyshowhey
Sensei Francois Presseault is a Kyokushin sensei and new president of IFK Canada whose also taught kickboxing and a 5th dan in Shorin Ryu Karate & successful owner of Karate Mascouche in Quebec, Canada. To Connect with Sensei Francois:
IG: senseifrancois, karatemascouche_
FB: Francois Presseault
Website: https://artsmartiauxmascouche.com/
To Connect with Drewsperience:
IG: TheDrewsperience
Facebook: @drewsperience
Lino Gambuto is the Shihan of Kyokushin Hawkesbury and one of the branch chiefs of IKO Nakamura East Canada. To connect with Shihan Lino:Facebook: Lino GambutoWebsite: https://karatehawkesbury.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g
Dalton "Hercules" Rosta is a professional mixed martial artist in Bellator MMA's middleweight division. To connect with Dalton:IG: Dalton RostaFB:Dalton RostaTwitter:Dalton RostaDrewsperience on audio: Spotify; https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=25e223e5d1f54f01Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g
Sensei Mauricio Carranza is a pilot and Kyokushin sensei, founder of Tamashii Martial Arts Center in Costa Rica. To connect with Sensei Mauricio:website: http://www.tamashiiarts.net/IG: maocarranza, tamashiiartsDrewsperience on IG:TheDrewsperienceDrewsperience on Audio:Spotify🎙:https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=070cf7458ef54b91Apple Podcasts🍎📱: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g
Burt Watson is one of Combat sports biggest icons whose a member of the International Sports Hall of Fame (HOF) 2015 Fighters Only Magazine winning Lifetime Achievement Award representing many boxers and pro mixed martial artists currently working with Bellator MMA. To connect with Burt:IG: Burtwatson4realTwitter: Burtwatson4realFB: Burt WatsonDrewsperience on Audio:Spotify🎙: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=3ca50ca61e2e435fApple Podcasts🍎📱: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g
John Winter is a HW contender in the Oktagon MMA promotion. To connect with John:IG: johnrswinterDrewsperience on IG: thedrewsperienceDrewsperience on audio:Apple🍎📱: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Spotify🎙: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=1bdaf497ad234eacsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g
Alfie "Axeman" Davis is a mixed martial artist fighting in Bellator MMA's Lightweight division out of the UK. To connect with Alfie:IG: alfieronalddavisweb page: ardmartialarts.comDrewsperience on audio:Spotify🎙: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=9f673ad063c24462Apple Podcasts 🍎 📱: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g
Darren "Hitman" Chan is a Jitsu Kai/Kyokushin sensei and boxing coach out of the United Kingdom. To connect with Darren:IG: 87_fitnessFB:Darren ChanTo connect with Drewsperience:IG: DrewsperienceDrewsperience on audio:Spotify: 🎙: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=933f99e8d6e9487fApple Podcasts🍎📱: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g
Sophia Halidis is the Ring Card Girl for Bellator MMA. To connect with Sophie:IG: Sophia.halidisTiktok: sophiah411To connect with Drewsperience:IG: DrewsperienceDrewsperience on audio:Spotify🎙:https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=652f10ac3ec54462Apple Podcasts📱🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g
Dalton "Hercules" Rosta is the 4th ranked contender in Bellator MMA's middleweight division. To connect with Dalton:IG: daltonrostaTwitter: DaltonRostaFB: Dalton RostaDrewsperience on audio:Spotify🎙: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=9acde6bcaecb419aApple Podcasts🍎📱: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g
Leigh Egger is a physio therapist who works with pro athletes showing and educating proper recovery whose recently worked with Bellator MW Costello Van Steenis. To connect with Leigh:IG: @leigheggerTo connect with Drewsperience:IG: DrewsperienceTwitter: DrewsperiencepodFB: DrewsperienceDrewsperience on audioSpotify🎙: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=51ea3fa6ae034504Apple Podcast🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g
Ross "Turbo" Levine is the MW champion of Karate Combat representing USA. To connect with Ross:IG: ross_turbo_levineDrewsperience on audio:🍎 Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Spotify 🎙: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=6fbaa66f357a41e9Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NQiaeQf1aJo2JQHgyGqnz?si=4513755fc91545b2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-drewsperience/id1612653086Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7nvbP89IM0Q1jJ8Bnklw8g
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