The Monthly Social

The Monthly Social

The monthly little bit of "something for everyone" podcast with Producer & Host, Guido Piraino. Enjoy a variety of guest interviews including musicians, actors, sports personalities, professionals, and everyday people like you with interesting stories. You will be entertained with a wide variety of content while learning about yourself and others. Key themes include: Self-Help, Health, Education, Resiliency, Leadership, Inclusion, Diversity, Mental Health, Finance, Food, and Life Events.

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December is a time for family, friends, and reflection as we get ready to embrace a new year anticipating what is "Coming Soon"? I start with a reflection on Black Friday origins, Thanksgiving, Twitter-Tude, & questioning family doctor practices. Then I take a look back at the guests and segments of the 2024 show as we hold Top 10 status in Canadian sh...

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    November is a time to remember as we honour Remembrance Day with the Last Post to close the show. First we start with details on a special deal from Auto Artists for Icon Rockclear car coating. Have you wrapped or used ceramic on it?  Send your story to guido@themonthlysocial.com NEXT:

    1. Mark Farner, Multi-Award winning Recording Artists co-founder of Gran...

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    Let's say hello to October as I start the show with a review of more music at the Budweiser Stage & Scotiabank Arena in Toronto with Conan Gray, Maisie Peters, Sabrina Carpenter, and Amaare.  One of these acts leaves me feeling a little "meh", but who? Send your opinion or story on concert experiences to guido@themonthlysocial.com

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    Welcome to a September to remember as I start the show with a review of the Summer Carnival concert featuring: P!nk, Sheryl Crow, and The Script as you get insights on The Roger's Centre (SkyDome) in Toronto and the ride in and out of the city!  Send your opinion or story on concert experiences to guido@themonthlysocial.com

    1. Bif Naked, Canadian Music...

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    August kicks off with a review of The Budweiser Stage concert featuring Morgan Wade, Joan Jett, & Alanis Morissette and why you should never miss the opening act! Plus a look at the in-concert debacle courtesy of Budweiser State staff who kept fans out of the concert, some nasty fans, and on-site food. Plus, the "ugh-ly" Toronto ...

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    July kicks off with a good news story that The Monthly Social is now referenced in the book, "Where The Bush Planes Flew". Then, a look at when some bad things end up with good results, covering topics like Blister Battery Packs, Bowls That Stick Together, Kijiji Sales, & Sabrina Carpenter Tickets! Send your opinion or story on bad gone good to tms@gui...

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    I kick off the June show with a look at the good and bad decisions we may make while covering topics like Selling your Property, Cutting your Grass, Replacing your Hot Water Tank, and Drying your car in the rain? Send us your opinion or story on making the right or wrong decision to tms@guidopiraino.com

    1. Marc Ferrari, Guitarist, Vocals, Author, Actor, Pr...

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    The show starts with my commentary on the experiences of traveling in downtown Toronto, a Medieval Times review  Food, Cell Phones in schools, and more!

    1. Rickey Medlocke, Guitarist, Vocals talks about his time with  Lynyrd Skynyrd & Blackfoot as well as his new single, "Never Run Out Of Road", a dedication with proceeds going to the support ...

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    The show kicks off with a look at the Olivia Rodrigo Guts World tour experience from Toronto and some shocking revelations! Plus a look at  Driving out of Downtown Toronto and the Solar Eclipse.

     
    1. Flavia Abadia, International DJ & 1st Woman DJ for the Toronto Raptors talks about her new album, Salvaje, as well as her recovery journey back from an accident ...

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    1. Expectations: My opening commentary has a story and some funny moments  about Wendy's Uber pricing, a stranded student bus and Subway sandwich washrooms, the solar eclipse, & other "expectations".

    2. Canadian Country Music Award winning star, Aaron Pritchett  joins us from The Liquored Up Tour  as we talk Kitimat roots, his DJ days, be...

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    1. Neil Osborne - 54-40 Canadian Rock Icon talks about the new album, West Coast Band, the band's  journey spanning decades, hits, and members, a "family curse", and all sorts of insider tidbits in this authentic and intimate chat. Plus hear new music!

    2. A Hello Fresh Food Review as I talk about 5 days of Hello Fresh meals for four people as...

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    1. Rachel Piccolo - Yoga Instructor from Richmond Hill, Ontario tells us about the benefits of Hot Yoga, differences between yoga practices, picking your instructor,  Mindfulness, Breathing, History, overcoming anxiety, & why yoga is a better New Year's choice.

    2.  Dale George Lytle - Angeles Band Talks his 40th Anniversary of their debut album "We&apos...

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    1. Tommy Davidson | Comedian, Author, Artist: Exploring In Living Color, his Living In Color Book, Clothing Line, & Transition to music. We talk about his encounter with Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith, Kudos to Howard, The Proud Family, Peace, Nachos, Race, , and have laughs in between.  Main Website | Website Clothing

    2.  Jolene Harnish | Canadian Country S...

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    Opening Remarks: Israel & Gaza War, Ukraine, Sault Ste. Marie Murders & Suicide, Being better human beings. Feedspot Recognition,  Canadian Podcast Awards recognition.

    1. Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals band fame launches new music album "Then & Now" as he gets ready to head out on tour. We explore some of the band’s hits, history and j...

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    1. Feedspot recognizes The Monthly Social in Canada's Top 20 Self-Help podcasts this September. Thanks to our listeners and guests for continuing to support the show!

    2. Saul J Williams, Indigenous Artist-Author shares his stories from North Caribou Lake First Nations and how that lead him to having his art displayed at Royal Ontario Museum, co-authori...

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    1. Tanna Marshall, Author, Intuitive, Spiritual Teacher, Women's Empowerment Coach, Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Law of Attraction Coach, Experienced EFT Practitioner and Founder of Infinite Woman, a feminine community supporting and empowering like-hearted women through programs and events, focuses on overcoming "Nice Girl Syndrome&qu...

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    1. Chris Mclernon (Saigon Kick)  talks his new band Kinell, the transition from Saigon Kick, playing in THE Kiss Tribute band and working with Gene Simmons  & Paul Stanley, Surfing the longboard, & tons more! Plus we hear 3 songs: Easy Come & Easy Go, Say Goodbye, Take It All

    2. Lili Wexu, Voice Over Actor takes us inside the...

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    1. Lemon Cash - Cory & Jeff Papineau are Canadian country music brothers signed to the Sakomoto-Warner Canada music label. They talk about their real-life lemonade stand, their first "scary" album, brother-hood with the River Town Saints & their music journey. Lots of laughs and fun on hair products, beer, bbq, cars, hockey, the Ottawa Senators, To...

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    1. Josh Bogert: Canadian Pop Artist & Actor joins us from British Columbia, heading out on a West Coast USA Tour. We talk about his role on the Disney, Netflix, & Family Chanel show, "Backstage" and his future in acting. Next, his music career, new single, "That Was Then, This Is Now",  and collaborating with Olivia Penalva. We explore hi...

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    1. Corvus Lore (Ryan Jones) joins us from The Bay Area in California as we talk about band origins and how they came together, rock genres, living up to family music history, playing on the same stage as Tesla, Dizzy Reed from Guns N' Roses, and the forthcoming album "Lucida". We also  chat about the record label, the resurgence of rock music, whether...

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