The Wonder Brand Show

The Wonder Brand Show is back and we will call it season 2. The first guest of this season is the Chief Curator of Art Rapture, Paul Becker.   We discuss how he got started with art, the creation of the company Art Rapture, local artists, what 2023 holds and much more.   Check out Paul Becker on all accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/artrapture/  https://www.instagram.com/chiefcurat0r/  https://twitter.com/art_rapture  https://artrapture.com/

Episode 26 of The Wonder Brand Show features the hardest working man in the MMA media game, James Lynch. Host Jeremy Brand kicks off the discussion with Lynch going over his departure from a full time gig with The Score and moving back into full time freelance work. We then dive into his background in media, how he went from living in Ontario to coming home to British Columbia. We also talk Canucks, favorite places in Vancouver and a few rapid fire questions. Follow James Lynch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynchonsports

Episode 25 of The Wonder Brand Show features the co-founder of VCRGC, Ring Announcer, and Music Promoter Ryan Ventura. Host Jeremy Brand kicks off the discussion with Ventura talking about his upbringing in Vancouver. They then move into how he got into promoting music and some funny green room stories. Mixed Martial Arts was next on the docket, talking about how he became a ring announcer and his favorite fights he's called. Finally, we talk a bunch about retro gaming, which is a huge passion of his. Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanventura604 Follow VCRGC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vancomrgc Follow Game Quarters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gamequarters604

Episode 24 of The Wonder Brand Show features a man that is huge in the EA Sports NHL gaming community, Cam AKA. No Sleeves Gaming Host Jeremy Brand kicks off the discussion with Cam about his first memories of video games, what got him into EA Sports NHL, how streaming got started, deciding to go full time as a content creator, keeping up with the young bucks in the community and much more. Follow Cam: Twitter: twitter.com/nosleevesgaming Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nosleeves12 YouTube: https://t.co/cc5MiSn0H9?amp=1

Episode 23 of The Wonder Brand Show features the Co-Founder and CEO at Daily Hive, Karm Sumal. Host Jeremy Brand kicks off the discussion with Sumal about the Black Lives Matter protests and what's going on with the world. After diving deep into that, we get into the birth of Sumal's brainchild -- VancityBuzz. He talks about how the site was founded, the name change to Daily Hive, his life now with the company, working at a local pizza shop and much more. Follow Karm Sumal on Twitter: twitter.com/karmsumal

Episode 22 of The Wonder Brand Show features the Sports Editor at Daily Hive, Rob Williams. Host Jeremy Brand chats with Williams about his beginnings in sports journalism, how he's seen the website progress from VancityBuzz to Daily Hive, his favorite moments as an accredited media member, the formation of the Larscheiders and much more. Follow Rob Williams on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robthehockeyguy

Sucka Radio is back with a The Wonder Brand Show collaboration episode featuring filmmaker and writer Mark Kriegl. Kriegl is one of the men behind the new Showtime documentary PRISON FIGHTERS: 5 Rounds To Freedom, which examines a controversial practice in Thailand’s criminal justice system whereby inmates can earn their freedom by winning a series of Muay Thai fights. The show premiered on Friday February 24. Host Jeremy Brand chat with Kriegl about his background in filmmaking and how that came about, as well as how the idea of Prison Fighters came about, travelling to Thailand to film the documentary, connecting with the fighters, why you should check out the flick and much more.

Episode 20 features a high school pal, Eddie Lam. He is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for Vancouver band Cry of Silence. Follow them at https://cryofsilencemusic.com/ and his cover band at https://rockaokelive.com/

The Wonder Brand Show crossover episode, host Jeremy Brand is joined by Rickson Gracie's third American Black Belt, Henry Akins. Henry stops by to discuss his origin in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, how his game differs from many others out there, the marketing of Hidden Jiu Jitsu, game plans in MMA with BJJ and much more. If you are interested in any of Henry Akins Hidden Jiu Jitsu mastery, check out his website http://hiddenjiujitsu.com/. Make sure you follow MMASucka on Twitter @MMASucka and host Jeremy Brand @JeremyBrand604.

On Episode 17 I land a guest that I've wanted to have on since the inception of The WB Show. The host and man behind CBC Radio's Someone Knows Something, David Ridgen stops by to discuss a ton about his career and the hit CBC podcast. Ridgen starts by speaking about his upbringing and what got him into True Crime in the first place. We then move into Someone Knows Something and discuss both the first and very little bit of the second season. How could I let him go without nerding out over the podcasting and recording equipment he uses? If you are one of the few that hasn't checked out SKS yet, the links for it are below. Web: www.cbc.ca/sks Facebook: www.facebook.com/SomeoneKnowsSomething Twitter: https://twitter.com/skscbc Thanks for listening and enjoy.

On episode 15 of the show I am joined by the always entertaining Mark "Murmur" Murdoch. You may know the man from This Boyce Life, The Voice Boyce Show and his very own podcast Rude City Radio. We chat about how he got involved with the podcast game and more specifically Dave "The Voice" Boyce. He also opens up about his career as a diver, his gained confidence since joining "The Voice" and Cupcake Dujour, Halloween and much more. You can keep up with Murmur at the following: Instagram.com/murmur604 https://twitter.com/murmur604 http://rudecityradio.podbean.com/ http://thisboycelife.com/ Thanks for listening and enjoy.

On episode 14 a familiar voice to me stops by, but not to discuss MMA like we are used to, but instead his adventures in Qatar. Ian Bain discusses teaching in Qatar, how the whole damn thing came about, his dabble with the local prostitutes, illegal drinking and puking, a little bit of MMA and a TON more. Follow Ian on Twitter: @IanBainMMA Thanks for listening and enjoy.

Episode 13 of the show is a little different for me and my guest. I am joined by none other than my dad -- Pat Brand. This past summer he and my mom made the trek back to Ontario in order to take part in the Royal Canadian Henley, but not as a rower, instead as special guest. We discuss the reasoning behind the trip, how the trip actually came to fruition, his rowing career, some crazy European stories, his latest venture and much much more. Make sure you check out The Barley Boys on their following social media platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4FYzLXiDISZiy-Xs… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Barley-Boys-162852364… Here is the article about The Pickle Boat that we were discussing: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1f0c5yu8g36jglkaX… The book that my pops was speaking about, 'The Boys in the Boat' is available here: https://www.amazon.ca/Boys-Boat-Americans-Berlin-O… Thanks for listening and enjoy.

Episode 12 is another solocast in which I turn my van into a mobile recording studio en route to Apex Martial Arts for a little jiu jitsu training. Over the course of 16-minutes I dive into a little bit of a recap of episode 11.5 and the fire that happened at Carleton Elementary, as well as the steps that are being taken for the kids at that school. I then discuss last weekend's Ride to Conquer Cancer in which I took part in and cycled from Vancouver, B.C. to Seattle, Washington. Thanks for listening and enjoy.

This is a special episode -- 11.5 where I just wanted to go on a rant about the fire that occurred at my place of work this past Friday night, Carleton Elementary School.

Episode 11 of The Wonder Brand Show, host Jeremy Brand welcomes a man who has garnered some serious exposure on YouTube, some may call him a sensation. His name is Logan Delgado, but you may know him as "Goody Beats." Just two years ago, Delgado decided to take on the world of vlogging and what a couple of years it has been. The man now has over 15,000 subscribers on his channel and thousands of viewers on every video. Goody Beats opens up about how the vlogging process started, some insecurities he has, nerding out on his equipment, the ketogenic lifestyle, Vancouver, the Toronto Blue Jays and much more.

Episode 10 is super short and sweet, but it's a fun one featuring my daughter Malaya. We are on a journey over the course of two days and 14-hours driving. From Vancouver to Fort St. John was the trip, but there were some stops along the way and some definite driving conversation to be had for this 12+ minute podcast.

Episode 9 features a fellow podcaster, as well as a stud in the Vancouver music scene. He is known as "MD Boomsday," but I like to call him Jayme McDonald. The conversation hits every province on the map -- going from beer, to moving, to product plugs, to how he got into the music game, to friggin moving to other planets and much more. Check out the music from this episode at the following links: https://md-boomsday.bandcamp.com/track/chill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQIw-ArtBOI http://noobienoobinson.com/track/awe-yeah If you like what you hear, check out Jayme's music and podcasts on Soundcloud -- https://soundcloud.com/intergalacticinterviews Check out Intergalactic Interviews -- http://www.intergalacticinterviews.com/

Episode 8 of The Wonder Brand Show gives some details that many rock music fans may not know and some that I didn't know, despite being friends with my guest, Tim Hart, for the last decade. In 2001, Hart was a member of the uber popular rock band, Theory of a Deadman. However in 2004, he was, as he says "booted" from the group and this is what we dive into for the majority of the episode. He talks about how he got into music, his time with Theory, what the blip in his life meant to him, his plans for the future, what he's up to these days and much more. Along with the interview, some of Tim's music will play in between segments. If you like what you hear, check out Tim Hart's music on Soundcloud -- https://soundcloud.com/rtimd2 And if you would like more info on Vancouver Mobile Recording, or just want to chat music with Tim, you can email him -- tim@vancouvermobilerecording.com. Check out Vancouver Mobile Recording -- http://vancouvermobilerecording.com/

On Episode 7, Jeremy Brand goes in depth with the owners of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu niche brand Fusion Fight Gear, Chris Stepchuk and Joel Murdoch. They talk about the start up of the business, the thought process behind designs, how they choose sponsored athletes, what the future holds for the company, some tidbits on future designs and much more. We have a contest going on at MMASucka.com for your chance to win an all new Fusion Fight Gear The Dark Knight Returns Gi. Check out Fusion Fight Gear at their website http://www.fusionfightgear.com, as well as on Instagram at http://www.instragram.com/fusionfightgear. Make sure you give this episode a like and subscribe to The Wonder Brand show on iTunes and Stitcher.