Join The Fray

Ever stared at a giant pile of unsorted Lego bricks andwondered if you could build a full-time career out of them without ever opening an instruction manual?

In this episode of Join the Fray, Fraser sits down with Shane Weckstrom, the amazing founder and creative mastermind behind Brick Connections and longtime member of the Vancouver Lego Club. Shane takes us inside his journey from childhood dreams of being a Top Gun fighter pilot to becoming a real-life master lego builder and educator.

Check out Shane's amazing lego learning business here at www.brickconnections.ca

Shane shares how a Star Wars set pulled him back into thehobby, what it took to build a 40-foot Lego menorah and the incredible story behind collaborating on a pre-construction Canada Line station model for TransLink. Keeping with the Star Wars theme, Shane also shares the story of his mentor, Lego Certified Professional Robin Sather – and how Robin helped inspire his innovative business model.

We also dive into his top strategies for breaking "builder’s block", the secret "illegal" lego building techniques that blow kids' minds in workshops, and why taking away the instruction booklet unlocks true engineering creativity for all ages.

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Whether you’re curious about starting a creative business, planning your next big party, or just love a great behind-the-scenes story, this fun chat is absolutely packed with practical wisdom and big laughs!

 Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Welcome to Episode 2️⃣8️⃣ of Join the Fray! 🎙️🎉

In our very first double-interview episode, Fraser sits down with Tarina and Kelly, the amazing co-founders and creative masterminds behind Vancouver’s premier event agency, Say Events Co.

From organizing lavish weddings and massive corporate celebrations to pivoting through unpredictable weather and wild behind-the-scenes moments, Tarina and Kelly pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to make magic happen onevent day.

In this episode, Fraser, Tarina, and Kelly discuss:·        Dream Beginnings: How two former catering teammates jumped into entrepreneurship to start their ownagency.

Handling Event Disasters: The secrets to managing adult meltdowns, missing linens and crazy venue moments with grace.

Party Hacks: Emergency moves to boost room energy, how music shapes the vibe and the ultimate 10th birthday party setup.

Business Wisdom: Why you should start taking action before everything is "perfect" and how to balance hard work with life.

Whether you’re curious about starting a creative business, planning your next big party, or just love a great behind-the-scenes story, this fun chat is absolutely packed with practical wisdom and big laughs!

#JoinTheFray #JoinTheFrayPodcast #SayEventsCo #EventPlanning #VancouverEvents #WeddingPlanners #EventPlannerLife #Entrepreneurship#YouthPodcast #KidsPodcast #PodcastInterview #CreativeBusiness #BehindTheScenes

 Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·    
• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to turn your creative ideas into hilarious animations that millions of people watch online?Join your host Fraser as parachutes into an incredible chat with Milo, the creative mastermind behind the hit YouTube channel ‘Dumb Doggo’.

Milo shares how he transformed from a kid with big dreams of playing in the NBA into a self-taught animator, using comedy and science to teach kids about wild animals, creeping insects and the human body.

He opens up about how learning about bugs helped him overcome his childhood fear of them, why he shifted from personal storytime videos to science and what it really takes to build an animated channel from scratch while balancing a full-time job.

In this episode, Fraser was lucky to chat with Milo about:

• How Milo turned a childhood fear of insects into an appreciation for nature's microscopic stories
• The secret behind creating Dumb Doggo's simple design and high-energy voice
• Why YouTube animation is a skill that takes practice, patience and continuous improvement
• Practical ‘no-nonsense’ advice for young creators on cutting boring script parts and knowing your audience to be successful
• How Milo managed working as an engineer while animating until late at night
• The power of taking breaks, avoiding burnout and having a supportive family
• Why wasps make the ultimate animated villains over ants and bees
• Milo's rapid-fire answers on science, arachnids, sausage rolls and beetles!

Whether you love cool art, wild animal facts, or you justwant to know how your favorite YouTube cartoons come to life, this episode will definitely leave you inspired to keep creating!

#DumbDoggo #JoinTheFray #AnimationForKids#YouTubeAnimators #STEMForKids #LearnOnYouTube #InsectFacts #ScienceForKids#CreativeKids #PodcastForKids #KidPodcasts #NatureAndScience

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca

• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·        
• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Agent Fraser reporting in for an absolutely riveting chat with a Canadian legend.

Did you know the ingredients in your beauty products getabsorbed directly into your body? On this episode of Join the Fray, Fraser sits down with Karen Hoekstra, founder and CEO of K-Pure Naturals!

Karen shares her journey from running a fitness gym to formulating clean, non-toxic deodorants and skincare in her kitchen after learning about toxic absorption during her baby’s allergy testing.

Karen breaks down for Fraser why K-Pure still hand crafts everything in Mission, BC, the truth about product labeling in Canada and how applying "consistency over intensity" helps both in fitness and building a business.

In this episode, Karen sits down to disucss:

• How a baby’s allergy test inspired an all-natural skincare line
• Why sweaty gym clients were the ultimate testing ground for natural deodorant
• The real meaning of "natural" on store labels and how to read ingredients
• Why K-Pure keeps production local instead of outsourcing to big factories
• Karen’s advice on keeping overhead low when starting a business from scratch
• Fun rapid-fire questions revealing Karen's favorite scent and daily routines

Whether you love clean beauty, natural health, or you just want to know how to keep your family safe from hidden toxins, this episode will definitely leave you feeling fresh!

🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate, and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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#KPureNaturals #JoinTheFray #CleanBeauty #NaturalSkincare #CanadianMade #HandmadeInBC #NonToxicLiving #Entrepreneurship #ConsistencyOverIntensity #FitnessToBusiness #PodcastForKids #LocalBCBusiness#OrganicSkincare #MissionBC

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d love to hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca

• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice     
•  [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Agent Fraser reporting in for Episode 25 of Join the Fray!🎙️🧱

In this episode, your intrepid host Fraser sits down with Andrew Delbaere - Senior Account Manager at Jelly Digital Marketing in BC, Canada, founder of Fraser Valley Bricks and a total marketing mastermind!

Andrew shares his fascinating career journey from dreaming about sports broadcasting to managing the marketing strategies across a variety of cool clients across Canada.

Plus, he reveals how setting up a massive Lego city behind his webcam during an interview helped land him a killer job, how he creates custom historical Lego figures and how he’s raised over $50,000 in Lego and cash for kids at Christmas!

In this episode, Fraser and Andrew cover some amazing stufflike:

• 🏒 Early Dreams to Marketing: How a famous 13-year-old commercial sparked his interest in advertising and shifted his path away from sports broadcasting.
• 📈 Behind the Scenes of Marketing: What a Senior Account Manager actually does and why curiosity and flexibility are a marketer's best superpowers.
• 📊 Math + Creativity: How digital agencies use data, clicks and client communication to know if a campaign is a huge success or needs a new plan.
• 🧱 Lego in the Office: How a massive Lego room setup in a Zoom interview sparked a career move, plus creating custom Métis historical figures out of Lego!
• 🎄The $50k Lego Drive: How clearing out local Walmarts after a massive sale turned into a yearly tradition raising thousands for the Surrey Christmas Bureau!
• ✍️ Skills for Future Marketers: Why strong writing skills, staying on top of trends, and practicing on personal hobbies give kids a head start!

Whether you love Lego, digital creativity, marketing secretsor just giving back to the community, this episode is packed with inspiration!

🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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#JoinTheFray #JoinTheFrayPodcast #AndrewDelbaere#JellyMarketing #FraserValleyBricks #Lego #DigitalMarketing#SurreyChristmasBureau #KidPodcast #VancouverPodcasts #STEMForKids

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice

• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Agent Fraser reporting in for Episode 24 of Join the Fray! 🎙️🚌

In this latest episode, host Fraser explores the fascinating worlds of trains, buses, bridges and future city planning with Nick Caros - a graduate of MIT, transportation researcher and policy analyst currently working in Paris!

Nick shares how his childhood dreams shifted from studying volcanoes and marine life to helping construct massive real-world projects like the Port Mann Bridge in BC, getting his PhD at MIT and using datalike a detective to make transit better around the globe.

In this episode, Fraser and Nick sit down for a good chinwag on:

• 🌋 Early Dreams to Engineering: How Nick’s childhood obsessions with volcanoes, Legos and SimCity eventually led to an engineering career.
• 🌉 Building Giant Bridges: What it feels like to work on huge infrastructure projects like Metro Vancouver's Port Mann Bridge.
• 🚏 The Science of Bus Stops: How city planners use mathematical guidelines to decide where train stations and bus stops go.
• 🌍 Transit & Climate Change: Why bikes, electric cars, and crowded buses help save the planet, plus surprising data on remote work.
• 🚡 Cool Global Transit: Gondolas over cities, driverless SkyTrains, and futuristic modular "pod cars" that connect on the highway!
• 🎓 Inside MIT: Banana lounges, Captain America dome pranks, and taking classes taught by Nobel Prize winners.
• 💡 Advice for Future Planners: How kids can start observing their own cities TODAY and send their ideas straight to city council!

Whether you love trains, maps, science, or building cool structures, this episode is packed with big ideas and urban insights!

🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

📸 Go ahead and follow us on Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast

#JoinTheFray #JoinTheFrayPodcast #NickCaros #MIT #TransportationEngineering #CityPlanning #UrbanPlanning #PortMannBridge #FutureTransit #KidPodcast #VancouverPodcasts #STEMForKids #KidsInSTEM#PublicTransit #TransitTech #ClimateAction #DataScience #CareerInsights #InspiringKids #BuildTheFuture

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

In this incredible episode, your host Fraser sits down withhis very own dentist, Dr. Andrew Bass, who co-runs The Vital Smile dental office right here in Vancouver, BC!

Dr. Bass shares how a wild childhood bumper car accident sethim on the path from dreaming about being an astronaut to falling in love with science, technology and helping people smile. Plus, he reveals the high-tech gear that makes modern dentistry look just like sci-fi!

In this episode, Fraser and Dr. Bass break down:

• 🚀From Space to Smiles: How a childhood tooth injury shifted Dr. Bass's dream job from flying space shuttles to fixing teeth.
• 📸 High-Tech Dental Toys: The magic wand camera that takes 50,000 pictures a second and how lasers are used inside your mouth!
• 💨Hilarious Chair Stories: What happens when a client accidentally lets out a giant Thanksgiving-sized burp right in the dentist's face!
• 🍎 Sneaky Sugar Traps: Why healthy foods like dried fruits and potatoes can trap sugar, and why brushing technique matters most.
• 🪥 The Toothbrush Battle: Electric vs. manual toothbrushes, why hard bristles can actually hurt your teeth, and why Dr.Bass uses both!
• 🔮 The Future of Dentistry: How 3D printing is speeding up care and whether we will ever be able to regrow teeth like lizard tails!
• 🎓 How to Become a Dentist: Why high school science, art classes, and shadowing your local dentist are key steps to taking on the career.

Whether you love high-tech tools, science or you just wantto know how to keep your teeth healthy, this episode will definitely give you something to smile about!

🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

📸 Follow us on Instagram:@jointhefraypodcast

#JoinTheFray #JoinTheFrayPodcast #DrAndrewBass#TheVitalSmile #VancouverDentist #DentistryForKids #KidPodcast #FutureDentist

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d love to hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca

• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice· 
• [USA] Career One Stop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Agent Fraser reporting in for Episode 22 of Join the Fray! 🎙️✂️

In this episode, host Fraser hangs out with a wonderfulfamily friend, master hairstylist, and hair styling instructor - Mandye Bronson!

Mandye has spent years helping people look and feel theirabsolute best. She currently works at The Refinery House in Abbotsford BC, where she cuts, colors, and coaches the next generation of top stylists!

In this episode, Fraser and Mandye break down:

• 💈Getting Started in the Industry: How working as a hair assistant - sweeping floors and going on coffee runs - paved the way to becoming a master stylist.
• ⚡Wild Hair Requests: Shaving lightning bolts, making epic mullets and handling neon pink dye jobs. Mandye shares some fun stories with us!
• 🌿What actually IS a B Corp Salon? Why The Refinery House is different, from community impact to collaborative team environments.
• 🧼Healthy Hair Secrets: Common hair mistakes kids and adults make, how pool water affects hair and why regular trims actually help your hair grow longer.
• 🧜‍♀️Styling Fictional Characters: Why Mandye would love to blow-dry Disney’s Ariel's voluminous red hair with a magic wand!

Whether you love fashion, hair styling, or just want to knowhow to keep your own hair healthy, this episode is packed with fun stories and expert advice!

🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate, and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

📸 Follow us on Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast

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Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d love to hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·     
• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Agent Fraser reporting in for a super special episode of Join the Fray! 🎙️✨In this episode, host Fraser sits down with a total mastermind of the entertainment world, who also happens to be his uncle - Ric Herbert! Ric is a veteran Australian actor, lead singer, performance coach and legendary voice artist who has spent over 18,000 hours behind the microphone bringing famous commercial and animated characters to life! In this episode, Ric breaks down:• 🎬 Landing a Role in King Kong: What it was like auditioning for Peter Jackson, traveling to "Wellywood" in New Zealand, and a hilarious story about Peter Jackson’s famous cartoon shirt. • 🎤 Singing at the Sydney Olympics: The incredible story behind performing Share the Spirit live in front of 100,000 people in the Olympic stadium. • 🐰 Voice Acting Magic: How Ric created famous commercial voices (like the Nesquik bunny!) and turned catchy ad lines into viral phrases. • 📜 The "Dead Read" Trick: Ric’s secret 3-step strategy for memorizing scripts fast without getting over-rehearsed. • 🚀 Advice for Young Performers: Why you shouldn't wait for "Hollywood to call," the power of creating your own work, and why moms give the best advice.

Whether you're an aspiring actor, a music lover or curious about what happens behind the scenes on major movie sets, this episode is packed with inspiration, hilarious human stories and invaluable industry tips!

🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate, and review Join the Fray on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

📸 Follow us on Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast#JoinTheFray #KidsPodcast #WritingAdvice #Voiceacting #olympics #acting #hollywood

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Comment here on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d love to hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS

Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

AgentFraser to headquarters: We hit EPISODE 20!! 🕵️‍♂️🐊

We did it folks! Join the Fray celebrates our 20th episode with our biggest show yet!

Grab your high-tech spy vests and dive straight down the drain into a world of secret agent missions, hilarious crime-fighting reptiles and brilliant puns.

In this super special milestone episode of Join the Fray, host Fraser sits down with John Patrick Green, the New York Times best-selling author and illustrator behind the smash-hit graphic novel series, InvestiGators!

John takes us inside the top-secret creative process behind Mango, Brash and the rest of the gang. From his early days drawing for schoolfriends in class, to designing books for Disney and pitching to big publishers, John reveals what it really takes to turn goofy ideas into massive book series read by kids around the globe.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• 🎨 How John transitioned from graphic designer to best-selling author/illustrator.
• 🐊 The true origin story behind InvestiGators (and how a silly joke sparked a mega-series).
• 💡 John’s secret trick for generating ideas during everyday chores.
• 📝 The hardest part of writing vs drawing hundreds of comic panels.
• 🍊 Why Cilantro the Chameleon is orange (and how John handled editor feedback!).
• 🦹‍♂️ Why creating goofy villains like Daryl and the ‘Copybara’ is pure fun.

Whether you're an aspiring young artist, a fan of laugh-out-loud comics or just love super-secret agent adventures, this episode is absolutely jam-packed with inspiring stories for budding writers of every age.

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Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

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If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

La la la la la lala! 🎶 Grab your microphones and warm up those vocal cords, because today we are hanging out with a true musical superhero!

On this episode of Join the Fray, Fraser sits down with his very own singing coach, the incredibly talented performer and teacher Sheryl Anne McMillan!

Sheryl Anne works right here in British Columbia, Canada atthe prestigious Ljindberg Academy of Performing Arts, where she helps students of all ages discover the magic hidden inside their own voices.

From mapping out show-stopping musical theater numbers to teaching the basic fundamentals of breath support, ear training and performance readiness, Sheryl shares exactly what it takes to get you stage-ready.

In this episode, Fraser and Sheryl Anne chat about:

• The Ballerina Blueprint: How Sheryl Anne’s original childhood dream was actually to become a professional ballet dancer after falling in love with the costumes and grace of The Nutcracker.
• Conquering the Butterflies: Genius insider strategies to calm your nervous system when your knees are shaking on stage - including breathing techniques, character distractions and doing ten quick jumping jacks to expel excess nervous energy!
• The Australian Standing Ovation: A heartwarming story of a teenage dancer in Australia who suffered from terrible stage nerves, but found the courage to step up, fly and crush a rendition of Bette Midler's The Rose.
• Can You Actually Shatter Glass? The scientific truth behind hitting that cartoon-style high frequency and whether human beings are born with the ability to crack windows with their voices.
• Saving a Flop Live on Stage: Hilarious stories from her time performing in Mary Poppins and Cabaret, and how to smoothly improvise your way out of completely forgetting your lyrics mid-song.
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Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

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If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·        [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Have you ever watched a stand-up comedian on TV and wondered how they come up with jokes that make hundreds of people laugh at the same time?

Or have you ever wanted to know how to turn your favorite everyday topics into a hilarious story?

Today, Fraser is hanging out with one of the absolute funniest guys in Canada - the brilliant Juno Award winner and comedy superstar, Ivan Decker!

Ivan has traveled all over the place telling jokes, performed on massive late-night TV sets like Conan O'Brien and is aregular guest on the CBC. He knows exactly what it takes to face giant crowds on stage, take creative risks and build an awesome career making people smile.Grab your favorite snacks (and watch out for seagulls), because we are diving head first into the business of being funny!

In this episode, Fraser and Ivan laugh about:

• The High School Flight Disaster: Ivan explains how wanting to be a pilot came to a messy end when he joined the Air Cadets and accidentally threw up all over the plane's controls!
• The Ultimate Prehistoric Superhero: Why Ivan named his award-winning comedy album I Want It To Be A Dinosaur and how he would use the powers of an Archaeopteryx to defend people's french fries from aggressive seagulls.
• Class Clown Confessions: What it's like growing up in a classroom where everyone was a clown, getting sent to the principal's office, and the ultimate feeling of making a strict teacher crack a smile.
• Observational Comedy Secrets: Ivan breaks down the ridiculous things adults do every single day, like worrying too much about time and mindlessly scrolling on smartphones for 30 minutes straight.
• The Art of the Joke: Pro tips for practicing your material, dealing with live audiences at open mics, and why telling a true story is always better than making something up out of thin air.

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Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

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🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·        [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Have you ever wondered if aliens are listening to our radio stations? Or how astronauts go to the bathroom in zero gravity? Today, 9-year-old Fraser is hanging out with areal-life Canadian superhero of science - the legendary Bob McDonald!

For over 30 years, Bob has hosted Quirks and Quarks on CBC Radio One, answering the weirdest, wildest and coolest questions about our universe.

He is so incredibly smart that Canadian universities have given him 13 [now 14!!]  honorary doctorate degrees.  He holds the prestigious Order of Canada, and he even has a literal asteroid in outer space named after him!

Grab your lab coats and safety goggles, because we are blasting off into the cosmos.

In this episode, Fraser and Bob dig into:

• The best Canadian inventions ever made – including the lightbulb and insulin!
• The Asteroid Named "Bobmcdonald" - discover the amazing story behind having a real giant rock flying between Mars and Jupiter named after you.
• Breaking the Light Barrier: Why Einstein said we can’t travel faster than the speed of light - and the futuristictechnology Bob wants to see that could let us hop around the galaxy in an hour.
• The Accidental Scientist: How Bob went from being atruck driver who loved motorcycles to becoming Canada's most famous science communicator without ever getting a traditional university degree first!
• Green Energy & Earth's Future: Why Bob thinks we have the smartest brains on the planet to solve climate change using solar, wind and tidal power.

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Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

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🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice

•  [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

 Ever wondered what it’s like to go from a major rock radio producer to a secret casino spy, and finally to a world-traveling Canadian tour director?

Today, 9-year-old Fraser sits down with the ultimate storytelling wizard, Ian McDonald from Discover Canada Tours! Ian has truly done it all, and he’s unlocking his absolute wildest behind-the-scenes career secrets.

From navigating massive city vehicles to tracking down grizzly bears in the Canadian wilderness, this episode is jam packed with hilarious history, crazy facts about Vancouver BC and inspiring life lessons.

In this episode, Fraser and Ian dig into:

• The 30,000-Person Mistake: How Ian totally messed up his very first live broadcast on a legendary Vancouver rock radio station - and the priceless "word economy" lesson it taught him.
• Real-Life Secret Agent: What it’s actually like to sit in a room with hundreds of security cameras, scanning a 360-degree view to bust casino cheaters.
• The Puzzle of Big Buses: The secret physics to steering massive articulated "bendy" buses and school buses (plus what happens when you take on the Bus transit rodeo!).
• Bizarre Vancouver History: The shocking truth about Stanley Park's gray squirrels, why the city's first ambulance immediately ran over a tourist, and how a sneaky mayor faked having 104 streetcars.
• The Ultimate Travel Dare: Ian explains the legendary Yukon "Sour Toe Cocktail" and why being a great tourist means stepping directly out of your comfort zone.

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Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

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🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
•  [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Meet the Canadian video game veteran who swaps the computer screen for the World Ninja League podium!

In this action-packed episode of Join the Fray, 9-year-old host Fraser sits down with the ultimate real-life supermom, national champion and official World Champion Ninja, Sharon Brown-John!

Sharon opens up about her incredible dual career running a video game company with her husband alongside training three to four times a week to fly through the air, conquer the Ninja ‘salmon ladder’, and smash the buzzer on some of the toughest obstacle courses on the planet.

Alongside her two ninja-champion daughters, Nora and Lily, Sharon’s family represents the ultimate team format in athletic teamwork.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The Playground Origin: How Sharon got hooked on the sport just by playing grounders and monkey bars with her kids.
• The Blueprint of a Champion: What a full training week looks like at the movement academy, from grip-strength workouts to course walk-throughs and mental planning.
• Facing Massive Fears: Sharon’s genius "baby-step" technique for conquering big jumps, handling pre-race nerves, and building unstoppable confidence.
• The Basement Secret: The truth about the secret playground gym built right inside their basement.
• The Game Design Parallel: How inventing a hit video game from scratch relies on the exact same experimentation and testing as designing a perfect ninja speed course.

Whether you are an aspiring athlete, a fan of American Ninja Warrior, a gamer curious about building software, or a kid looking for the ultimate advice on how to follow the passions that truly light you up—this high-energy interview will inspire you to face your fears and tackle any obstacle in front of you!

Stick around until the very end for our hilarious, signature 1-second rapid-fire round!

Listen now and get ready to Join the Fray!

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Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

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🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice

• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Can you spot someone who is lying straight to your face?  Or lead a fellowship of heroes through a legendary fantasy quest?

In this episode of Join the Fray, 9-year-old host Fraser sits down with the ultimate game-maker, dungeon master andbestselling author, Ivan Brett! You might recognize Ivan from season one of the massive hit BBC reality show The Traitors UK, where he had to navigate a castle full of deception.

But when he isn't hunting down Traitors, Ivan has some of the coolest jobs on the planet: he is a professional Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master and the creative mastermind behind hit interactive game books like The Floor Is Lavaand the hilarious Casper Candlewacks children's fiction series.

Fraser and Ivan dive behind the scenes into:

• What it's actually like when a TV crew drops a camera right in your face in a Scottish castle.
• The psychology of survival on reality TV (and why spotting a liar is scientifically almost impossible!).
• How Ivan writes rules for over 200 screen-free games so that they make sense to readers without seeing their eyes.
• The secret to getting kids hooked on reading using serialized comics like The Phoenix.
• Ivan's "fail fast" blueprint for any kid who wants to start inventing their own games and stories today.

Whether you're a parent looking for screen-free inspiration to beat boredom or a fan of strategic game design, Ivan’s advice on celebrating your own "weirdness" is an absolute must-listen!

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• Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast
• Follow & Review: Don't forget to hit "Follow" on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to catch our next career adventure!

#Podcast #IvanBrett #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK #ScreenFreeKids #TheFloorIs Lava #DND#DungeonsAndDragons #DungeonMaster #CreativeCareers #KidsPodcasts#ParentingTips #Storytelling

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

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If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Get ready to join the fray for a massive, action-packedepisode! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a real-life superhero?

In this episode, Fraser heads down to a real-life Fire Hall tointerview a guest who doesn't just wear one cape - he wears three! Michael Varga is a professional firefighter who saves lives, a world-class chef who battled his way to the finals on MasterChef Canada and an on-screen actor who you’ve probably seen on your favorite TV shows!

Michael takes us completely behind the scenes of his threeincredible careers. He shares mind-blowing facts about what it’s really like to carry 150 pounds of heavy firefighting gear into a hot building, explains the science behind why firefighters can have bushy mustaches but absolutely nobeards, and gives us the scoop on actual "cat on a roof" side quests!

Plus, he drops a hilarious truth bomb about why facing down a ticking clock on national television is way more terrifying than running into a blazing fire.

Whether you love delicious food, action movies, or dream ofdriving a real fire truck one day, Michael’s journey is the ultimate proof that you don't have to choose just one passion in life!

Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never missan episode, check out our Instagram page jointhefraypodcast, and leave a comment below to tell us: Which of Michael's three jobs would you want to tryfirst? 👨‍🚒👨‍🍳🎬

#JoinTheFrayPod #MichaelVarga #MasterChefCanada #FirefighterLife #TripleThreat #RealLifeHero #FirstResponders #ActorLife #ChefLife #FirehouseCooking #BehindTheScenes #KidPodcaster #PodcastLife #NewEpisodeAlert

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
•  [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Get ready to join the fray! In this spectacular 12th episode, Fraser takes a backstage look at how cities come alive with art, theater, and music - and you won't even need a ticket to see how the magic happens! 🎪✨

Fraser’s guest today is a global creative genius, a festivalsuperstar, and his very own amazing auntie: Olivia Ansell! Olivia is the brilliant Artistic Director of Toronto's massive Luminato Festival.

Before moving across the ocean to Canada, she directed the legendary Sydney Festival in Australia and produced massive sold-out shows at one of the most famous buildings on Earth, the Sydney Opera House!

If you've ever stood in a massive concert crowd or a giantstreet festival and wondered, "Who planned this entire thing? - this is the episode for you!

Olivia explains how a festival director acts like a creative "matchmaker," connecting amazing artists with excitedaudiences to share incredible energy.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The Wizard of Oz Obsession: How an early childhood love for Dorothy and the land of Oz wore out a real VHS tape and inspired a lifetime of imagination.
• The Hard Work Behind the Dance: What it takes to keep your body agile and fit for professional shows, and how those skills translate backstage.
• How to Build a Mega-Festival: The exact steps to locking in a theme (like the 2026 theme: PLAY) and planning events years into the future.
• Student Practice Guide: How kids can get involved right now by joining school plays, painting scenic props, or volunteering for seasonal crew roles.
• Las Vegas Magic Comes to Canada: Why legendary magicians Penn & Teller are arriving to open the 20th anniversary of Luminato this summer in Toronto.

Whether you love singing, acting, dancing, or dreaming upgiant ideas, Olivia shows us that loving the present moment and working collaboratively as a team is the ultimate ticket to success!

#ArtisticDirector #FestivalProduction #CreativeLeadership #ArtsManagement #Luminato2026 #SydneyFestival #LivePerformance #SciCommAndArts #WomenInArts #InspireTheNextGen #CareerExploration #TheatreEducation

Don’t forget to follow the journey and chat with our team on Instagram ! 📸 @jointhefraypodcast ⭐

Plus - tell us your favorite type of live performance in the Spotify comment section!

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraseris here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at ⁠jointhefraypod@gmail.com⁠

We’d love to hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS

 Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover careerquizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  ⁠WorkBC.ca⁠

[Canada - BC] Education Planner BC: The one-stop-shopfor planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. ⁠EducationPlannerBC.ca⁠

[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey asthe backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  ⁠SkillsReady.ca⁠

[UK]National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): Theyoffer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a"Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  ⁠nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice⁠· 

[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focusedportal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. ⁠careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Get ready to Join The Fray! In this unbelievable 11thepisode, Fraser takes a close-up look at nature’s ultimate adventure - and you won't even need a magnifying glass to see how cool it is! 🕵️‍♂️🐜

Fraser’s guest today is a real-life explorer and professional insect detective: Dr. Kateryn Rochon!

Kateryn is a world-class entomologist and university professor who spends her days investigating the secret, creepy-crawly world of insects, ticks and mites.

But here is the craziest part: when Kateryn was nine yearsold, she was actually afraid of bugs and wanted to be a vet! In this episode, she shares the exact university science lesson about fleas and the plague that blew her mind and changed her life forever.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The Sharks of the Arthropod World: Why ticks are like the ocean's apex predators and how they haven't changed in 100 million years.
• The ultimate TV show: Why watching an ant mound or a spider web outside your window is better than watching cartoons.
• Real-life Bug Jobs: From working in a museum or zoo conservation program to insect photography and border security.
• The Science Detective: What it's like to ask questions that nobody in the world knows the answer to yet, and how to prove you're right.
• The Sport of Bug Hunting: Meet the colorful Tiger Beetle - a super-fast predator with giant mandibles that is a massive challenge to catch!

Whether you love ants, want to know how bugs keep our food supply safe, or are looking for your own future career path in science, Dr. Rochon shows us that curiosity is the ultimate superpower!

Don’t forget to follow the journey! 📸 Instagram: @jointhefraypodcast ⭐

Plus – make sure to tell us your favorite insect in theSpotify comment section!

#JoinTheFray #KidPodcaster #STEMKids #InsectsOfInstagram #BugsOfInstagram #DrKaterynRochon #Entomology #ScienceForKids #FutureScientist #CreepyCrawlies #NatureExplorers #OutdoorKids #PodcastFamily

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraseris here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, givefeedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at ⁠jointhefraypod@gmail.com⁠

We’d love to hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS

 Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  ⁠WorkBC.ca⁠

[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. ⁠EducationPlannerBC.ca⁠

[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  ⁠SkillsReady.ca⁠

[UK]National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a"Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  ⁠nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice⁠· 

[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. ⁠careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Get ready to join the fray! In this very special episode, Fraser sits down with a true legend of the stage - who also happens to be his Nana! Joanne Ansell (or Nana Jo) has been a powerhouse in the dance world since she was just 16 years old. 💃✨

From starring in iconic musicals like West Side Story and Annie Get Your Gun to dancing on the massive TV hit Bandstand, Joanne has seen it all. She’s won the prestigious Australian MO Award multiple times and has spent her life traveling the globe as a dancer, choreographer and teacher. 🌏👯‍♂️

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The "Big Break": What it was like to be 17 and working two of the biggest professional jobs in Sydney at the same time.

  
  

• The Secret of the "Swing": How professional dancers have to learn multiple roles at once in case of an emergency.

  
  

• Overcoming "Blackouts": Nana Jo’s pro-tips on how to improvise and stay cool when you forget your steps on stage.

  
  

• Becoming an All-Rounder: Why learning tap, jazz, singing, and ballet is the key to getting an agent and landing a job on a cruise ship or in a musical.

  
  

Whether you’re a dancer, an actor, or just love a great story about following your dreams, Joanne's advice on posture, creativity, and "never giving up" is a must-listen!

Don’t forget to follow the journey!

📸 Instagram: @jointhefraypod

⭐ Leave us a review and tell us your favorite dance style in the comments!

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES& CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice

• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Today, Fraser welcomes Maris Wicks to the show!

In this episode, Fraser sits down with the incredibly talented Maris Wicks, the author and illustrator behind some of your favorite science comics and books like 'Human Body Theater' 🧬🎨

In this episode, Maris talks about the "hardest parts" of her job, how she works with major book publishers like First Second and why having a "science job" actually makes her a better artist.

If you’ve ever had a big idea but didn’t know what to do next, Maris shares the exact steps to take to get started. Plus, stay tuned for a high-speed Rapid Fire Round where Maris has to choose between pencils and digital, and sharks and puffins! 🦈

Episode highlights include:

Follow Fraser's journey on Instagram @jointhefraypod and get ready to join the fray!

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada- BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice
•  [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

"What does it take to build a career where creativity meets cutting-edge technology? According to Dr. Ted Gervan, it’s all about staying curious, being an 'intrapreneur,' and never losing the spark of your childhood imagination. 🚀

Join Fraser for a fascinating journey through the world of digital media and animation with a true industry innovator.

From his early days as a sculptor and prosthetic makeup artist, to becoming the managing director at the prestigious Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver, BC, Ted shares the secrets of how he helped bridge the gap between creative passion and professional success.

Discover how he helped develop groundbreaking industry collaborations and why he believes that a sense of belonging is the most important part of any creative project.

Inside this episode:🧠 The VFX Life: A look at what it’s really like to sculpt creatures and create digital worlds for the big screen.🎓 Leading the Charge: How Ted transformed arts education by building bridges between classrooms and major game studios.💡 The 'Intrapreneur' Mindset: Why solving problems with a creative lens is the ultimate career superpower.🌍 Building the Future: How he is helping to champion diversity and Indigenous digital innovation in the creative sector.🏫 Advice for Kids: Why building a portfolio—and finding your own 'tribe'—is the key to turning a hobby into a life-long career.

#theCDM #DigitalArts #VFX #Animation #CareerDiscovery #EducationInnovation #GameDev #CreativeCareers #JoinTheFray #MasterofDigitalMedia #FutureReady"

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or moviemaking, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca

• [UK]National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·      
• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Have you ever wondered what it’s actually like to be ateacher, or how you get from a school desk to competing on the world stage in international sporting events?

In this episode of Join the Fray, Fraser sits down with the one and only Madame Kristin Marvin!

Madame Marvin isn’t just an incredible elementary school teacher - she is a legend in the Canadian sports scene who has dedicated her life to helping students stay active, think big, and chase their personal goals.

In this episode, we cover:

• The "Teacher Truths": Madame Marvin breaks down the reality of becoming an educator—from the years of training required to the mental and emotional decision-making that happens every single second in the classroom.
• Life as an Athlete: Hear about her journey competing for Team Canada in world-class sporting events and how the lessons she learned as an athlete - like being "comfortable with discomfort"—help her manage a busy classroom today.
• The "Superpower" of Teaching: We talk about the importance of emotional intelligence, how she supports students through their feelings, and why teachers value "trying" over being perfect.
• Advice for Dreamers: Madame Marvin shares her best tips for kids who are nervous about trying new things, including why "Fear" is just "False Evidence Appearing Real," and why now is the perfect time to go after your passions.

Whether you’re a student, an aspiring teacher, or justlooking for a little motivation to step out of your comfort zone, this episode is packed with heart and expert advice.

Don't forget to follow Join the Fray wherever you listen to Podcasts and check out our Instagram at @jointhefraypod for updates on our next episode!

#JoinTheFray #CareerDiscovery #Education #TeacherLife#TeamCanada #FollowYourDreams #InspiringKids

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada- BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca

• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·
• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

What does it take to become a legendary Greek warrioror the Dark Knight himself? According to Michael Antonakos, it’s about creativity, passion and truly believing in yourself. 🎭

Join Fraser for an incredible deep dive into the world of voiceacting and performance capture with the man who brought Alexios (Assassin’s Creed Odyssey) and Batman (Gotham Knights) to life.

Discover the amazing story of how Michael learned he was hired to play a famous Assassin, why heworked three jobs as a student to fund his dreams, and how he uses his voice to move audiences from the Canadian Rockies to global consoles.

Inside this episode:

🧠 The "Snot Ball" Era: A funny look at the evolution of motion capture technology.

⚔️The 3-Hour Audition: What it’s really like to compete for the videogame role of a lifetime.

🦇 Becoming Bruce Wayne: How posture and composure create a superhero voice.

🏫 Advice for Kids: Why theater, clowning and martial arts are the best ways to start your acting journey.

#VoiceActing #AssassinsCreed #Batman #GothamKnights#PerformanceCapture #CareerDiscovery #ParentingTips #JoinTheFray #MichaelAntonakos #FutureReady

Inside this episode:

 [08:21] -  The "Snot Ball" Era of Gaming Michael explains the difference between Motion Capture and Performance Capture, including a hilarious look back at the early days when actors had to wear "wiggly gummy balls" (which hecalled snot balls) all over their faces.

[05:51] - The 3-Job Hustle for the Dream A powerfulmoment where Michael discusses working three jobs simultaneously—at a photography store, a deli, and a restaurant—to pay his own rent and tuition sohe could finish performing arts high school.

[09:38] - The Assassins Creed ‘Secrecy’ Story  Michael reveals the incredible story of how he was already on set, in a suit, filming scenes before the producers would finally reveal, "Yes, this is Assassin’s Creed." He describes the incredible experience of auditioning for a year with super talented actors around him.

[12:01] - Becoming Batman: The Physical Shift A"masterclass" moment where Michael explains how he changed his voice and posture to play Bruce Wayne in Gotham Knights, describing how he had to "slow down" his movements to match Batman’s composed, observantnature.

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health. Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice

• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

What makes a great teacher? According to Professor Dave Fracchia, it’s not about exams—it’s about Curiosity and Improvisation. 💡Join Fraser for an inspiring look at the Centre for Digital Media in Vancouver BC, where Dr Dave helps students turn big ideas into real apps. Discover why Dave spent 10 years in university, how he uses 'Business Improv' in the classroom, and his powerful advice for kids on finding joy in their work.

Inside this episode:

• 🧠 Why 'Curiosity' is a student’s ultimate superpower.
• 🏛️ A sneak peek at the Canadian Video Game Museum (CVGM.ca).
• 🏫 Advice for kids who want to become teachers or professors.

#Education #StudentSuccess #DigitalMedia #BCED#STEMtoSTEAM #ParentingTips #Curiosity #JoinTheFray #FutureReady"

Inside this episode:

• 03:22 - What does a professor do?
• 05:24 - What student tech project was the most exciting to help work on?
• 12:59 - How does a kid make their own video game?
• 14:32- What is a personality super power that students need to know about?

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode and have a chance at a shoutout in a future show, leave a Comment here on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d love to hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check outthese helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice

• [USA]CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Ever think interior design is just about picking paintcolors? Think again! 🎨 In Episode 4, Fraser heads to a bustling Vancouver kitchen cabinet shop to meet Kelly Arthur, an interior design powerhouse with 25+ years of experience.

Kelly takes us behind the scenes of what it really means to be a designer - from managing 25 projects at once to understanding the complex rules of construction.

We explore a reclaimed wood billiard room from 1994, talk about the freedom of custom cabinetry, and hear the hilarious story of how her antique store turned into a wedding and furniture empire.

Plus, Kelly shares a powerful message for every kid: how she pursued her dream in 1988 when people told her it 'wasn't a real job.'

GREMLIN ALERT! We had a few 'Mic Gremlins' join us for this interview, but the design secrets Kelly shares were too good to keep in the dark!"

Inside this episode:

• 02:49 - Why designers are NOT just 'decorators.'
• 03:47 - The secret of the Reclaimed Billiard Room.
• 04:30 - Tour of a real Vancouver Cabinet Shop.
• 07:50 - Why you should always take the risk.

#JoinTheFray #InteriorDesign #VancouverCreatives#CareerEducation #WomenInTrades #CustomCabinetry #KitchenDesign #STEMtoSTEAM#KellyArthur

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie-making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d loveto hear from you!

🚀 LOCAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health. Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice

• USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent forparents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

Is your child a gamer? Turn that screen time into career inspiration! Fraser interviews Andy Bergin from Relic Entertainment to explore the high-growth world of videogame marketing.

This episode is a must-listen for families exploring STEM and creative arts careers. Andy breaks down the essential soft skills needed for the gaming industry, discusses the diverse roles available beyond programming, and shares his personal journey through the world of interactive entertainment. Perfect for the car ride to school!

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Comment here on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast⁠⁠⁠

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story, give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at ⁠⁠⁠jointhefraypod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ .

We’d love to hear from you!

🚀 CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES

Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  ⁠WorkBC.ca⁠

• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. ⁠EducationPlannerBC.ca⁠

• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. ⁠SkillsReady.ca⁠

• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  ⁠nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice⁠

• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. ⁠careeronestop.org/getmyfuture⁠

#JoinTheFray #SpringBreakBC #BCED #STEMCanada#FutureReadyBC #CareerExploration #SkilledTrades #VancouverParents #YouthInnovation #BCPolicy

Is your child obsessed with animals? 🐶 This episode of Join the Fray is the ultimate guide to the world of Veterinary Science! Fraser interviews Uncle Neil about his life as a vet, delivering a mix of career advice and hair-raising animal adventures.

What’s inside:✅ The Path to Vet School: A step-by-step for students.✅ The Polar Bear Patient: Neil’s most famous (and freezing) story.✅ Farm Fiasco: Chasing missing animals in the great outdoors.✅ STEM Inspiration: Why science and empathy go hand-in-hand.

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Comment here on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast⁠⁠

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at ⁠⁠jointhefraypod@gmail.com⁠⁠ . We’d love to hear from you!

Key Timestamps

 (1:07) Why Neil Wanted to be a Vet (Inspired by James Herriot): Neil explains that by age nine, he was already captivated by a series of books by author James Herriot, whichsparked his lifelong interest in the veterinary field.

(1:36) What a Veterinarian Does & Working with Chickens:Neil describes the role of a vet as being a "doctor of animals" and discusses his unique specialization in poultry, which was inspired by growing up on a chicken farm in Scotland.

(2:29) How to Become a Vet (The Education Path): Neiloutlines the rigorous academic requirements, including 2–4 years of university-level pre-requisites followed by a 4-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

(6:10) The Polar Bear Story: Neil recounts an incredibleexperience from his student days when he was paged to receive and examine asedated polar bear arriving at the vet college on a truck.

(7:06) The Rapid Fire Question Section: Fraser wraps up theinterview with a high-speed round of questions, covering Neil's favorites like Hawaiian pizza, winter, and dogs.

Perfect for the car ride to school! Subscribe to Join the Fray for more weekly deep-dives into cool careers and life lessons.

🚀 CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES

Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  ⁠WorkBC.ca⁠

• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. ⁠EducationPlannerBC.ca⁠

• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. ⁠SkillsReady.ca⁠

• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  ⁠nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice⁠

• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. ⁠careeronestop.org/getmyfuture⁠

#JoinTheFray #SpringBreakBC #BCED #STEMCanada#FutureReadyBC #CareerExploration #SkilledTrades #VancouverParents #YouthInnovation #BCPolicy

Would you put a sword on your living room wall? ⚔️

Welcome to the first full episode of Join the Fray, the educational podcast where kids ask the big questions! This week, Fraser interviews Kendall, an expert Interior Designer, about the wildest items she’s ever put into a house.

It’s not all about paint colors and pillows! Learn about the science of space, the art of design, and the path to becoming a professional designer. Whether you’re a kid who loves building in Minecraft or a parent interested in home styling, you’ll love Kendall's stories of "dream house" demands and design challenges.

Don't miss the Rapid Fire Round at the end to see if Kendall can keep up with Fraser’s toughest questions!

Perfect for: Kids interested in art, building, science, and creative careers.

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how you can join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and ApplePodcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Comment here on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast⁠

If you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at ⁠jointhefraypod@gmail.com⁠ . We’d love to hear from you!

HELPFUL TIMESTAMPS:

Introducing Kendall  - the expert interior designer!  Timestamp 1:18

What did Kendall want to be at 9 years old?  Kendall explains all of the amazing careers she considered becoming when she was a young girl in school.   Timestamp 1:49

Kendall reveals the coolest aspects to being an interiordesigner. From seeing the world’s coolest homes to  meeting lots of fellow designers, Kendall spills the beans on this cool job.  Timestamp: 2:49

How to become an interior designer?

Handy tips from Kendall on the first steps students should take when stepping into the world of interior design. Timestamp 3:25

One crazy Fact about the interior design industry:Kendall gives a helpful insight on an aspect of interior design work that is easily overlooked. Timestamp: 4:19

Eagles eye designer! If you could have one animal sidekick to work alongside, what would it be? Timestamp:  4:58

What was the weirdest and coolest collection of things designed into a home? Kendall gives two cool examples of client collection items that were a challenge to design into a home. Timestamp 7:15

Rapid Fire Challenge: Let’s see how well Kendall survives this 1-second answer challenge. Timestamp:  9:00

🚀 CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES

Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca

• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca

• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca

• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice

• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

#JoinTheFray #SpringBreakBC #BCED #STEMCanada#FutureReadyBC #CareerExploration #SkilledTrades #VancouverParents #YouthInnovation #BCPolicy

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Welcome to Join the Fray, the new career education podcast for children! Hosted by Fraser, a super curious Canadian student with a lot of questions, this show brings you behind the scenes of the world's coolest jobs and fun discussion on games, travel, movies and more!

Spring Break Special: We’re launching with incredible guests who prove that if you can imagine it, you can do it.

Hit 'Follow' for weekly episodes that turn 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' into the most fun conversation of the week!

Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. 'Follow' us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts right now for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!

To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Comment here on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcast

If you’d like to get in touch and share your feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at jointhefraypod@gmail.com . We’d love to hear from you!

🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES& CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:

• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca
• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca
• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice·       
• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture

#JoinTheFray #SpringBreakBC #BCED #STEMCanada#FutureReadyBC #CareerExploration #SkilledTrades #VancouverParents#YouthInnovation #BCPolicy