Dead Man Walking Podcast

Dead Man Walking Podcast

Everyone has a story to tell... and on The Dead Man Walking Podcast, Stef is on a mission to uncover the tales that shaped some of Montreal's most captivating individuals. From musicians to entrepreneurs, artists to activists, each week, Stef explores the pivotal moments that defined his guests' journey; from their beginnings, their highs, and their lows, and everything in between. This podcast is for Montrealers searching for stories that will leave them entertained, inspired, and connected with the people in their city. Welcome to The Dead Man Walking Podcast.

Episodes

July 31, 2025 41 mins

What If You’ve Been Seeing Yourself All Wrong?

I recorded this episode with Natasia Schumacher over a year ago… and never released it. She’s a transformation coach and personal trainer, but even she couldn’t stop wondering how it turned out. When you don’t know, your mind fills in the blanks. And usually, those blanks aren’t kind. She thought it was going to be awful. I asked her to watch it — then come meet me.

What happened next?

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What if one photo could change your life?

Eight years ago, while climbing Mount Everest, my guest Sean Scobbie captured a powerful image of a grandfather and his granddaughter in Nepal. That photo stayed with him, through grief, growth, and the passing of his own father. In this episode, he shares the full-circle moment that brought him back to Everest, picture in hand, to find the man in the photo and say thank you.#photography #ev...

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Why Aren’t More People Reviewing Weed?


Saw a weed review called Best Buds. Finally — someone doing it right! I messaged Dave.

He came on the show. We talked about writing for CULT MTL, his interview with Sum 41's Dave Brownsound, reviewing weed, building a YouTube channel on the side — and trying to carve out his own path and not lean on family connections.


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When life hits hard — how do you move forward?


In this conversation, we talk about loss, fatherhood, the mindset we grew up with, and the moment where you decide whether to keep coasting through life — or go all in.


Carlos Candido shares the lessons he learned through grief, identity shifts, and what giving 100% really means now.


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This conversation might be just what you need

Join Stef as he sits down with returning guest Carlos Candido, musician, entrepreneur and father who opened up about his challenges. In this raw and real episode of the Dead Man Walking Podcast, we talk about growth, identity, burnout, fatherhood, ego, and what it means to create when nobody’s watching.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or unsure about what’s next, this episode hits ...

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My Guest: Mauro Simonetti, CEO & Co-Founder of EvolveMTL, Done 4U Meals and Online Course Founder of Advanced Naturopathy Institute. We talk about health, integrity, family and why pain often becomes the wake-up call we didn’t ask for—but needed. From saving his mom’s life to launching a clean meal prep company, Mauro’s journey is packed with wisdom for anyone chasing purpose over comfort. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a ...

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Join Stef as he sits with Akeen Kidder, aka The Yarn Art Guy, to share how he transformed self-doubt and rainy markets into a thriving creative career. From engineering to yarn portraits of Biggie, Tupac, and Beyoncé, Akeen opens up about failure, growth, and building community through art. This episode is part of The Forgotten Ones, an 8 part series on the Dead Man Walking Podcast


"The Forgotten Ones" A special series where we rev...

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Join Stef as he sits down with returning guest Akeen Kidder, better known as The Yarn Art Guy—an artist who walked away from a career in engineering to pursue his passion full-time. This episode is part of The Forgotten Ones, a series that revisits past guests to see what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how life has unfolded since we last spoke.


We talk about:

  • What happens when your dream event doesn’t go as planned
  • Learni...
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Join Stef as he sits with Ali Ziaei. He's the co-Founder of Sapien Evolution Temple, Trainer, International fighter and he's helping people move pain-free, correct their posture, and optimize performance through biomechanics, breath work, and nervous system regulation.

We Talk about:

  • Rebuilding his life after a breakup and rediscovering his purpose
  • Transitioning from fighter to functional healer
  • Starting a wellness movement focuse...
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In 2019, shit got real, so I asked myself one brutal question:"If it all ended now... did I even try?"The Dead Man Walking Podcast was born from that moment.Talking to entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and everyday people, one thing became clear:Everyone’s got a story, and ours is just getting started.Welcome to the Dead Man Walking Podcast🎙 New episodes on Thursdays

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Join Stef as he sits with Chris Carpenter.

Owner of CB43Media, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, director and videographer.

We talk about:

  • The hustle behind fast growth
  • Balancing creativity with business
  • How failure shapes success
  • Maintaining mental health in entrepreneurship
  • Setting long-term goals
  • Staying true to your vision while adapting to change.


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Send us a text Join Stef as he sits with Rodrigo Parada, an award-winning real estate investor and fund manager. In this episode, we discuss his humble beginnings, his career as a professional poker player, working in a corporate job and then how he decided to focus on Real Estate. We explore how he leveraged this diverse experience to create successful systems for building a real estate portfolio across the country and coach and m...
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Send us a text Join Stef as he sits down with Mimmo Oliveri, podcast host for Puck Nation, lead singer for one of North America's hottest AC/DC tribute bands, 21 Gun Salute, and long-time friend. In this episode, we talk about his latest project, Puck Nation—a podcast he started with his two friends, Mike Marino and Yianni Fistes. The podcast is gaining a lot of attention quickly due to their intelligent conversations about hockey...
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Send us a text Join Stef as he sits down with Chrbl, a Lebanese singer-songwriter with a stutter and it hasn't held him back. In this episode, Chrbl shares how, from a young age, he knew he wanted to leave his mark and connect with people through his words and music. Despite his stutter, in fact, because of it, he has become an even better songwriter. Most people would avoid speaking or performing in public, he enjoys every minu...
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Send us a text Join Stef as he sits down with Gianni Fiasche, the founder of Snob Media, a company dedicated to watching movies, attending concerts, and promoting great comedy shows. In this episode, we discuss how Gianni began by sharing his opinions and critiques on movies at a young age and gradually evolved into a promoter who consistently sells out his comedy shows at some of the coolest venues in the city. You can follow G...
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Send us a text Join Stef as he sits down with Jocylyne and Deo, the owners of Be Connected, a business that focuses on connecting people, supporting local entrepreneurs, and building community. This summer, their team will be presenting a new Comedy Festival in Verdun from July 8-14. In this episode, we talk about how they met as teenagers and turned their relationship into a family and then into a business, working together to bu...
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Send us a text Join Stef as he sits with David Segreti, a musician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of One Love Productions. In this episode, David shares his experiences, from the highs of being signed with his first band, Doctor Hadley, to the decision to walk away from music after 15 years of giving it his all and completely change direction. However, David's passion for music never really faded throughout that time, and a trip t...
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Send us a text Join Stef as he sits with Kyle O'Shea, CEO of On A Roll Records, a Montreal multi-genre music label helping artists with their production, marketing, tours, and distribution. In this episode, we talk about his early days playing the punk scene, how On A Roll started, and why it's so important for them to help their artists thrive. You can follow Kyle and On A Roll Records on Instagram On A Roll Records (https://w...
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Send us a text Join Stef as he sits down with Matt Pellegrino, Massage Therapist, Athlete, and Founder/Owner of Matteo & Co. In this episode, we dive into Matt's story that includes skateboarding, Martial Arts, travelling, and helping people and athletes feel their best. With over two decades of experience as a massage therapist, Matt embarked on a personal mission to craft a line of massage products that mirror his true self —...
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Send us a text Join Stef as he sits with Axel Monsaingeon, a real estate investor, a developer and the host of "The Very Real Estate Effect" Podcast. In this episode, we talk about Axel's time growing up in the French Caribbean, immigrating to Quebec during his teenage years, navigating the corporate landscape, and ultimately finding his passion in real estate. He candidly shares the ups and downs of transitioning from an emplo...
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