He's a farmer, a stand-up comedian, and one of Canada's most-watched YouTube creators. We shoot the shit with Quick Dick McDick (live from his calving barn) on the Alberta-Ottawa Energy Agreement (17:15), Saskatchewan separation talks (is that a thing?), the real life impact of tariffs, and this year's harvest and hunting season in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RAPIDEX FINANCIAL, A PROUD MADE-IN-ALBERTA SOLUTION OFFERING CRYPTO YOUR WAY. FIRST-TIME USERS SAVE 50% WITH THE EXCLUSIVE PROMO CODE RYAN50 ON THE ONLINE PORTAL AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ CHECK OUT QDM ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@QuickDickMcDick 5:40 | Jespo starts the show with a recap of our December 9 exclusive with Premier Danielle Smith. What did you think? Leave a comment! WATCH OUR SMITH INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/120925PDS 1:12:20 | Jespo surprises Johnny with a festive treat from our friends at The Maligne Range. We highlight what might be the two most beautiful skating ponds on planet earth. It's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper!  THE MALIGNE RANGE: https://themalignerange.com/ PYRAMID LAKE RESORT: https://www.jasper.travel/accommodations/pyramid-lake-lodge/ FAIRMONT JASPER PARK LODGE: https://www.jasper.travel/accommodations/fairmont-jasper-park-lodge/ 1:28:00 | We have some fun in the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk 1:51:45 | Registration is open for the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic on January 31, 2026 in St. Albert! Register by December 31 to qualify for our early bird prize including six tickets to the January 31 Oilers/Wild game, Golden Bus transportation from Central Social Hall St. Albert to Rogers Place, and more: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.