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The Conversationalist with Ryan MacDougall & Richard Lubin

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The Conversationalist is a no-rules roundtable hosted by Ryan MacDougall and Richard Lubin, with a rotating cast of friends and co-hosts. Every episode is a collision of hot takes, internet chaos, and unapologetic humor.

From viral headlines and pop-culture meltdowns to sports debates and absurd everyday stories, nothing is off the table. Expect raw opinions, hilarious tangents, and the kind of of... more

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Latest Episodes

he Conversationalist Ep. 74 — Rich’s Book Launch

The full crew is back for Episode 74, and this one comes with a special announcement: Richard F. Lubin has written and published his first book, The Neighbor.

In this episode, Ryan, Rich, Kelvin, and... more

Ryan and Rich are back for a two-man episode of The Conversationalist, kicking things off with a Mother’s Day burger crawl, unfair burger rating systems, and the shocking question nobody asked: should a burger automatically come with fries?

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In this episode of The Conversationalist, Mark and Rich hold it down as the newly formed dynamic duo.

The episode kicks off with Mark recapping his Red Deer basketball tournament, where the boys got bumped up from rec league, launched threes, and so... more

In Episode 71, Ryan, Rich, and Lewis cover a bit of everything — from local comedy and intimate dining experiences to restaurant economics, public controversy, and the question of how far podcasters can go before opinions turn into real legal risk.

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Recent Guests

Kathryne Imabayashi
Early years educator, parent of boys coach, and author
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Episode: Raising Boys Who Become Remarkable Men | Kathryne Imabayashi | Solo Spotlight Ep. 55
Austin Cole
Team Canada sprinter and record holder
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Episode: “You’re Only as Fast as Your Last Race” — Austin Cole | Solo Spotlight 54
Eric Kane
Singer-songwriter who recently reintroduced himself after years performing as Cane Incognito.
Episode: Solo Spotlight Ep 53: Eric Kane — Identity, Touring, and New Music
Steven Nguyen
Founder of Drunken Phở
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Episode: From Family Satế to Store Shelves | Steven Nguyen (Drunken Phở) — Solo Spotlight | Ep 52
Braden Burym
Ex-directional driller turned videographer
Episode: Braden Burym: From Directional Driller to Documentary Filmmaker | Solo Spotlight Ep. 51
Levi Biddlecombe
Founder of Backstairs Burger
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Episode: Levi Biddlecombe (Backstairs Burger): From $13 to Sold-Out Lines | Solo Spotlight Ep. 50
Elise Eichmüller
Courtroom reporter and live news captioner, advocate for training in the profession
Episode: Court Reporting & Closed Captioning at 225 WPM — Elise Eichmuller | Solo Spotlight 49
Dr. Farhan Chak
Author of 'Nuclear Flashpoint' and an educator, he specializes in local governance and activism.
Episode: From Global Activism to City Hall — Dr. Farhan Chak on Local Leadership | Solo Spotlight EP 48
Daniel Brimblecombe
Entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in business and marketing.
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Episode: Daniel Brimblecombe: From Near Bankruptcy to Stoic Entrepreneurial Mastery | Solo Spotlight Ep 47

Host

Ryan MacDougall
Co-host with a focus on candid, no-nonsense conversation and typically anchors this show's interview style.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Best road trip podcast

    I love listening to all the solo spotlight interviews when I am driving. It's entertaining and I always learn something!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrsmacdoug
    Canada10 months ago
  • The real deal

    I love these refreshing interviews from a diverse group of regular people in the community.

    Ryan does a deep dive into the lives of lots of different professionals and lets the genuine conversations flow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ddm1991
    Canadaa year ago

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Conversations feel like a lively, unfiltered group chat with diverse guests and topics.
Interviews mix inspiration with practical lessons for professionals and creatives.
Hosts deliver energetic, unapologetic chats with real people doing real things.

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Solo Spotlight | Ep 21: Ahmed Sharif-Noor | Faith, Food & Community
Q: So with that, you're coming in to the month of March Ramadan. So explain to me like what that entails.
Ramadan is a time for Muslims to connect with God, repent, and focus on spiritual growth beyond just fasting.
Solo Spotlight With Ryan MacDougall | Ep. 14 | Kandi "Krush" Wyatt – The Journey of a Champion
Q: What are your future aspirations in boxing?
I'm campaigning at junior welterweight with the goal to become a world champion in that weight class.
Solo Spotlight With Ryan MacDougall | Ep. 14 | Kandi "Krush" Wyatt – The Journey of a Champion
Q: What do you do to balance personal and training life?
It's the support system I have, my boyfriend and friends understand my commitments during training camps.
Solo Spotlight With Ryan MacDougall | Ep. 14 | Kandi "Krush" Wyatt – The Journey of a Champion
Q: What does a training camp look like for you?
I usually enter a six to eight week training camp depending on the fight schedule and after each fight, I take a week off to recharge.
Solo Spotlight With Ryan MacDougall | Ep. 14 | Kandi "Krush" Wyatt – The Journey of a Champion
Q: How long did you go undefeated? What did that look like?
I went undefeated for my first eight fights, but my first loss in a world title fight taught me to evaluate my weaknesses.

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This program features candid conversations with a rotating cast of guests who share real-world experiences across entrepreneurship, sports, arts, education, and activism. Episodes mix personal journeys, practical lessons, and community-focused insights, often touching on resilience, mental health, and authentic storytelling. Listeners can expect energetic, unfiltered dialogue that blends hustle culture with human-interest perspectives, grounded in Edmonton-area perspectives but broadly relevant to ambitious professionals seeking actionable takeaways and inspiration. A standout is the willingness to explore difficult topics—like grief, burnout, and systemic challenges—through the lens of everyday trailblazers and experts who have built somet... more

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