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What Makes You Smile: Off The Cuff Conversations About Our Off The Clock Lives

What Makes You Smile: Off The Cuff Conversations About Our Off The Clock Lives

by Darryl Gray

Leisure Society & Culture

Season 2

Pete Bombaci: GenWell, Ted Lasso and Keeping In Touch With Friends

The first guest of Season 2 is Pete Bombaci: He’s one of the good guys. We talk about turning a major power outage into GenWell, a human connection movement, and our shared love of Ted Lasso. Amongst so many other things. Don’t forget to like and subscribe - it will make both of us smile. 🙂

Season 1

Rob Murray: Coaching Basketball, The Gandharvas and Top 7 Signs.

Today my guest is Rob Murray: We talk about coaching basketball, Rob’s devotion to The Gandharvas, a 90s band from London, Ontario and as bonus he reveals the Top 7 Chiropractor Sign Puns. No music again. Sorry. But keep those angry letters coming and we will definitely cave and bring it back.

Rex Taylor: The Small Project, Local Radio and Community.

Today’s guest is Rex Taylor: We talk about The Small Project, Chop FM and the joy of community. If you didn’t know, Rex is a bit of a scofflaw. But let’s keep it between us. No music again. Sorry. But the conversation is so good you likely won’t even notice.

Maurizio Dente: Road Trips, Life Lessons and Being Chill

Today’s guest is Maurizio Dente: We talk about road trips and life lessons and being chill. Life is good with friends like Maurizio. No music this episode. It will be back again, some where down the road.

Steve Cord And Jon Steeves: Carpooling, Butter Tarts and Songwriting

My friends and bandmates Steve and Jon: We talk about carpooling, butter tart festivals and songwriting. Who knew that raisins could be so divisive. Hustle performed by Steve Cord and the Remainders (Steve Cord, Darryl Gray, Jon Steeves). Written by Steve Cord and Jon Steeves. Recorded at The Spot Rehearsal Space in September 2024

Jake Elleker: Boxing, Rainy Days in Paris and Springsteen.

Today’s guest is Jake Elleker: We talk about boxing, rainy days in Paris and Springsteen. We didn’t know it but we lost our superhero that day. RIP Chuck Norris. Line Up For Your Love performed by Steve Cord and the Remainders (Steve Cord, Darryl Gray, Jon Steeves). Written by Steve Cord and Jon Steeves. Recorded at The Sound Rehearsal Space in October 2024.

Mike Braithwaite: Origin Stories, Fearlessness and Comedy.

Today’s guest is Mike Braithwaite (or is it Drake Michaels?): We talk about origin stories, fearlessness and comedy. Presumably the only episode where my guest has an alter-ego. Nebraska performed by Steve Cord and the Remainders (Steve Cord, Darryl Gray, Jon Steeves). Written by Steve Cord. Recorded at Neighbour Media Studio on March 30, 2026.

Wasim Jarrah: The First Episode, Faith and Friendship

The inaugural guest is Wasim Jarrah: We talk about faith, friendship, giving and other stuff I can’t remember. They say you never forget your first time. First Kiss performed by Steve Cord and the Remainders (Steve Cord, Darryl Gray, Jon Steeves). Written by Steve Cord. Recorded at Neighbour Media Studio on March 30, 2026.