"Send us a text about this episode!" (07:22) Lance LaPointe, Port Alberni singer-songwriter and touring bassist/vocalist for legendary Canadian rockers Bachman-Turner Overdrive, shares his remarkable journey from playing campfires on Tofino beaches to performing "Takin' Care of Business" in arenas across North America. LaPointe reveals keeping his late father's ashes in his guitar while living the dream they talked about together, and how Randy Bachman has become a surrogate father figu...

"Send us a text about this episode!" In this episode of Non-Partisan Hacks: Pulse Edition, hosts Sean Wood and Joel Grenz sit down with Donna Hais, Chair of the Fair Care Alliance, to discuss the critical healthcare crisis facing Central Vancouver Island. Recording from across the street from Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Donna reveals 430,000 people south of the Malahat have access to over 800 tertiary care beds across two hospitals, while nearly 500,000 residents north of the Malahat s...

"Send us a text about this episode!" BONUS RECIPE: Download Chef Jonathan Frazier's Recipe for New England Steak Tips: https://bit.ly/S1EP10FootballRecipe This week on the F3 Podcast, hosts Erin Frazier and Chef Jonathan Frazier of the Comox Valley dive into Week 16 as fantasy football semifinals collide with the final stretch of the NFL season. Erin breaks down a tense matchup still undecided heading into Monday Night Football, the thin line between championship hopes and elimination, ...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This special Christmas episode of The Pulse Community Podcast brings Vancouver Island Christmas music to life as Santa Claus takes over hosting duties while Peter and Dave finish their holiday shopping. Santa shares enchanting stories between performances from Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands artists including Valdy, Shari Ulrich, David Gogo, Vince Warry, Zachary Stevenson, The Heels and Spirit of the West. Santa weaves timeless tales about hope, determin...

"Send us a text about this episode!" BONUS RECIPE: Download Chef Jonathan Frazier's Recipe for the iconic Juicy Lucy, a cheese-stuffed burger. https://bit.ly/S1EP9FootballRecipe This week on the F3 Podcast with hosts Erin Frazier and Chef Jonathan Frazier of the Comox Valley turn their attention to the Minnesota Vikings as fantasy football playoffs arrive — bringing tough lineup decisions, shaken confidence, and a whole lot of second-guessing. With Week 15 underway, Erin breaks down her quart...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (25:48) Vince Warry, singer-songwriter and tribute artist from Nanaimo, shares his remarkable journey from tribute bands honouring The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and The Cult to releasing his own EP "Like a Runaway Train" with Big Records. Teaching history and his custom History of Music and Pop Culture course by day, Warry is finding his authentic voice in Nanaimo's music scene. (07:21) Geoff Ball from Milner Gardens reveals h...

"Send us a text about this episode!" In this episode of Non-Partisan Hacks: The Pulse Edition, Parksville councillors Joel Grenz and Sean Wood sit down with Nanaimo councillor and former Regional District of Nanaimo board chair Tyler Brown to unpack what it really takes to run meetings that work, keep a 19-member board aligned, and steer governance without theatrics, gavels, or power plays. Brown traces how Nanaimo moved from national-news dysfunction to a functional council, why “righting th...

"Send us a text about this episode!" BONUS RECIPE: Download Chef Jonathan Frazier's Recipe for Houston-Style Game-Day Brisket Rub: https://bit.ly/S1EP09FootballRecipe This week on the F3 Podcast hosts Erin Frazier and Chef Jonathan Frazier of the Comox Valley ride the emotional waves of a chaotic Week 14 — recording live as the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs trade touchdowns, turnovers and tension in real time. What began as a check-in on Mahomes’ slow day turns into a mid-episod...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (09:40) Steve Patterson, award-winning host of CBC's The Debaters, discusses the show's 20th anniversary holiday tour hitting five BC cities including Nanaimo and Victoria in December. Patterson reveals about what makes the debate format work and how Canadian comedy's self-deprecating humor creates magical unplanned moments. Event details: https://debaterslive.com/ (32:37) Andy Kim, Officer of the Order of Canada and legendary singer...

"Send us a text about this episode!" BONUS RECIPE: Download Chef Jonathan Frazier's Recipe forTampa-Style Grouper Sandwich: https://bit.ly/S1EP07FootballRecipe In this episode of the F3 Podcast — Football, Fantasy & Food — Erin and Chef Jonathan Frazier of the Comox Valley dive into the surprises of Week 13 as late-season chaos shakes up playoff races and fantasy matchups. Upsets, shutouts, and razor-thin fantasy heartbreaks frame the week — including Erin’s two-point loss and Jonathan’s ...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (22:59) Laura Palmer, host of the Island Crime podcast, discusses her eighth season entitled "My Best Friend, Bree," which investigates the 2021 murder of Bree Gamble in Victoria's Beacon Hill Park. Palmer, who recently received the Shelley Fralic Award from the Jack Webster Foundation, shares her process for selecting Vancouver Island cases, and how her podcast has generated new leads in cold cases, including developments in the Lis...

"Send us a text about this episode!" In this episode of Non-Partisan Hacks: The Pulse Edition, Parksville councillors Joel Grenz and Sean Wood sit down with Teresa Cooper, Executive Director of the Parksville Downtown Business Association, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Parksville downtown revitalization on Vancouver Island. (10:15) The conversation explores the Imagine Parksville Downtown initiative, a multi-phase, six-to-ten-year plan to breathe new life into Parkville's...

"Send us a text about this episode!" BONUS RECIPE: Download Chef Jonathan Frazier's Recipe for New York Dirty-Water Dogs with Classic Red Onion Sauce: https://bit.ly/S1EP06FootballRecipe This week on the F3 Podcast Comox Valley, hosts Erin and Jonathan Fraser unpack a chaotic Week 12, where low-scoring defensive battles wrecked fantasy lineups and overconfidence came back to bite. With American Thanksgiving delivering a full slate of football from Thursday to Monday, the duo looks at pla...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (29:45) Award-winning performer Zachary Stevenson, who grew up in Parksville, shares his remarkable journey from Vancouver Island orchards to international stages across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Zachary discusses his Holly Jolly Christmas tour coming to the Port Theatre in Nanaimo this December, blending classic Buddy Holly hits with festive rock and roll favourites from Elvis and Chuck Berry. Living between Chica...

"Send us a text about this episode!" BONUS RECIPE: Try Jonathan’s favourite California Carne Asada Nacho Platter: https://bit.ly/S1EP05FootballRecipe This week on the F3 Podcast, hosted by Erin and Jonathan Frazier of the Comox Valley dive into the highs and lows of fantasy football while spotlighting the Los Angeles Chargers. They’re dissecting Justin Herbert’s standout performances, the team’s strong start—including a sweep of their division rivals. Then it’s time to feast — Los Angeles-sty...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (20:30) Award-winning actress Chelah Horsdal shares her journey from growing up on Vancouver Island as folk legend Valdy's daughter to starring in The Man in the High Castle and Star Trek: Discovery. Chelah discusses her powerful new short film Never Use Alone, highlighting Canada's National Overdose Response Service, and reveals plans for a personal documentary about her father. (06:21) Jim Hykaway, Tigh-Na-Mara General Manager, and...

"Send us a text about this episode!" In this episode of Non-Partisan Hacks: The Pulse Edition, Parksville Councilors Sean Wood and Joel Grenz take listeners behind the scenes of municipal advocacy work that directly impacts Vancouver Island taxpayers. (25:50) The episode features Sean Wood's announcement to run for mayor of Parksville in October 2026. His campaign platform centers on respectful governance, collaborative decision-making, and creating a council environment where diverse perspec...

"Send us a text about this episode!" BONUS RECIPE: Download Chef Jonathan Frazier's Recipe for Cincinnati’s famous Chili at home: https://bit.ly/S1EP04FootballRecipe This week on the F3 Podcast Comox Valley, hosts Erin and Jonathan Fraser dive into the highs and lows of fantasy football while spotlighting the Cincinnati Bengals. They’re talking Joe Burrow’s injury updates, standout fantasy performances like Jonathan Taylor’s record-breaking week, and Cincinnati’s food culture — from German-Am...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This Episode Features: (05:44) A WWII veteran (name withheld by request) delivers a powerful message to Vancouver Island's younger generations about protecting freedom. Speaking ahead of Remembrance Day, this hero emphasizes that freedom "is not guaranteed". (15:01) Darin Brown, Oceanside Ducks Unlimited Canada Chair, explains the urgent campaign to save Hamilton Marsh—one of Vancouver Island's largest wetlands. With only weeks until the November 24th dead...

"Send us a text about this episode!" This week on the F3 Podcast Comox Valley, hosts Erin and Jonathan Frazier take you from the roar of the Ravens to the rich flavours of Maryland. They’re talking Lamar Jackson’s electric plays, Baltimore’s playoff potential, and a food scene that’s as bold and loyal as its fans. From fantasy football frustrations to pit beef sandwiches sizzling outside M&T Bank Stadium, it’s a mix of touchdowns, tailgates, and taste - that’ll keep any football fan hungr...