The 41st Hour

18/11/2022

Ian Kerr is an industrial engineer and avid runner who recently picked up cycling. What exactly does an industrial engineer do? We had no idea either until we sat down with him to discuss his current job as a simulation and optimization consultant. Tune in to Monday's episode to hear more on that, as well as his transition from running to biking, and his most recent mileage goal that involves both of those activites.

11/11/2022

Jackie Turner is the owner of East Peak Climbing gym here in Halifax. Monday we'll hear from her on how she turned her passion into her career, the struggles of starting and running your own business, and what other outdoor hobbies she's recently picked up.

04/11/2022

Graham Dexter is a chemistry lab technician who manages to fit all of his "me time" into his working day. This way he arrives home feeling satisfied with his day, and is able to spend the rest of his evening on day to day chores, but more importantly with his family. Listen in to Monday's episode to hear more about how he balances everything and fits it all into a day.

28/10/2022

Carolane Pitre is a marathon runner and triathlete who was recently on the wrong side of a biking accident. Tune in Monday to hear about both her physical and mental recovery, her plans for upcoming races, and how she incorporates her training into her work day as a French language instructor with the military.

21/10/2022

Monday's episode features Liam MacLean, an oiler currently working for the Canadian Coastguard, and our host Alex's younger brother. Join in to hear our conversation about Liam's month-on month-off schedule, what exactly an oiler does, and his recent roadtrip up to Newfoundland, Labrador, and Quebec.

14/10/2022

Emily MacKay is an ER nurse who has a passion for all things outdoors. We couldn't fit it all in in just an hour, so focused primarily on her recent accomplishment of running the Chiggy Ultra in Cape Chignecto. Tune in Monday to hear about how her race went, and how she manages to balance her training while working a two-days-two-nights-four-days-off schedule in the emergency department.

23/09/2022

Listen in on Monday's episode to hear Phil Sedore talk about his work with mud, how his energy levels differ between days spent on his feet versus sitting behind a computer, and his thoughts on being capable of multiple outdoor activities instead of specializing in just one.

21/09/2022

Turns out that even if you work closely with one of your hobbies and really enjoy it, it's important to take a break and mix things up every once in a while!

16/09/2022

Monday will feature another climbing focused episode, but from a different perspective. Adam Nearing is a route setter at Seven Bays, the local bouldering gym. Join us to hear about the route setting process, his time spent in New Zealand after graduation, and the challenges associated with working so close to one of his hobbies.

Chronologically, this episode was recorded after Ben Todd's, and before Tor Kitching's. So there are a few references that are perhaps outdated, but hopefully you find the conversation engaging nonetheless.

15/09/2022

How're your Mondays? Do you start them off motivated and full of enthusiasm, or do your energy levels ramp up as the week goes on?

09/09/2022

Monday we'll be talking with Will Bland about climbing, climbing, and more climbing. If you couldn't tell, he really likes climbing. But we'll also talk about his progression from registered nurse, to nurse practitioner, to now working for himself at his own aesthetic clinic here in Halifax. Join in to hear his take on the pros and cons of being your own boss, and what it is specifically that he loves about climbing.

09/09/2022

Have you listened to our latest episode? Here's a quick little snippet from our talk with Lindsay.

02/09/2022

Monday we'll hear from Lindsay Kehoe, an engineer who recently took up running. Join in to hear us talk about how she balances working on her feet all day as well as training for her first marathon. We also chat about what aspects of her life tend to suffer first when things get too hectic, and how she manages her nutrition pre, post, and during runs.

31/08/2022

Does your enthusiasm during your off time tend to align with your motivation at work? Seems like that might be the case in most Scandinavian countries, based on Tor's experiences in Norway.

26/08/2022

Tor Kitching recently went through several life changes. He completed his masters in marine biology, began working at a bike shop, and then switched to a job that's primarily behind a desk. Oh, and he just moved across the country to Vancouver. Join in on Mondays episode to hear us talk about those points, his summers spent in Norway as a kid, and a couple other interesting topics.

26/08/2022

Here's a quick snippet from Monday's episode with Ben!

22/08/2022

We forgot to share who our next guest would be on Friday, but our episode with Ben Todd is now live! Click on the link below to check it out!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1olJacbXcXOneKDvqLplAr?si=M_ZCdjISSZK5-Vo37XEOTQ&utm_source=copy-link

17/08/2022

Go give our latest episode a listen to hear Rhyl talk about her balance between fieldwork and office work!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/20HCAIF0ktbRwCJB7XjbyR?si=yhP6MXOjThadNz5MOnFoNA&utm_source=copy-link

12/08/2022

Monday we'll be talking to Rhyl Frith about her job as a Fishing Gear Trial Coordinator at the Canadian Wildlife Federation and how it changes throughout the year. We'll also hear from her recent trip to Washington to climb Mount Baker (amongst other things) that she had recently gotten back from at the time of recording.

10/08/2022

Head on over to Spotify to listen to Martine talk about her experience working from home in our latest episode!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HX4LNJmTbTiX3WSKsE3n9?si=zUCCZU8kTFaHPbNDS9eeLw&utm_source=copy-link

05/08/2022

Martine Panzica is a surfer, climber, and digital editorial assistant. She's currently living out of her van with her partner Ben, heading towards the West Coast. She's working remotely during her time in the van, while still remaining on the 9-5 schedule here on the East Coast. Tune in Monday to hear us chat about her past work at MEC, surfing, and a story about pooping in a wetsuit that's only funny because it didn't happen to either of us.

03/08/2022

Have you checked out our latest discussion with Robin Perry? New episode is up on Spotify!

29/07/2022

Next up we're sitting down with Robin Perry to discuss the importance of the outdoors on your well being. We also briefly touch on her experience tree planting, and discover that the post work flop might be a universal concept.

Again, stick around till the end of Monday's episode to see who we'll be talking to on August 8th!

27/07/2022

Have you listened to our most recent episode?!

Check it out at the link below!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nPOFqAAl322cFJVCntAoW?si=SGwxze9zQz6N5P4LBlW1QQ&utm_source=copy-link

22/07/2022

22/07/2022

Monday's episode features Julia Cunningham, an occupational therapist who spends her off time rock climbing, but also has her sights set on some pretty big cycling goals. She recently accepted a new position with a modified schedule to help manage a better work life balance and pursue her passion for music.

Make sure to stick around until the end of the episode to hear who we'll be featuring the following week!

18/07/2022

We're excited to finally be launching our first episode on Monday July 25th!

By then we'll be sure to have a Spotify link in all our socials for people to easily tune in.