Rick Campanelli is one of Canada’s most recognizable and loved media personalities—a broadcasting icon whose career began when he won MuchMusic’s “MuchTemp” contest in 1994, earning the nickname “Rick the Temp” before becoming “The Franchise” on Much. Over 12 years, he became a fixture on Canadian entertainment television with roles on ET Canada and Deal or No Deal Canada. Since then, he’s transitioned into radio and live TV reporting with CHFI and Breakfast Television Toronto, while remaining deeply rooted in philanthropy and community. Off-screen, Rick is equally devoted to family. A proud father of three, he has openly shared how taking paternal leave early in fatherhood changed his life, cementing his belief in hands-on parenting Topics Discussed in This Episode – Rick’s journey from MuchMusic to ET Canada
– The importance of staying authentic in media
– Lessons from decades in television and radio
– How the industry has evolved and where it is heading
– Most memorable celebrity encounters and interviews
– Balancing public life with personal values This episode was sponsored by Matthew Stevenson Insurance. Website: https://matthew-stevenson.ca/#work
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