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  • #50 Episodes In… Ryan is joined by his wife Aimee on the Builder By Day podcast.

    #50 Episodes In… Ryan is joined by his wife Aimee on the Builder By Day podcast.
    2025/08/22
    Episode 50 marks a milestone for Builder By Day and the start of something new. For the first time, Ryan is joined on camera by his wife Aimee as co-host.

    Together, they share what it’s like to move from private conversations to the podcast stage, talk about building their new home studio set, and reflect on authenticity vs. perfectionism in content creation. They also dive into Canadian vs. U.S. self-defense laws, social media culture, and why critical thinking matters more than ever.

    In This Episode:
    • Ryan introduces his wife Aimee as co-host, on camera for the first time
    • Behind the scenes of building a new home studio set
    • Balancing authenticity vs. perfectionism in content creation
    • Canadian vs. U.S. “castle law” and the right to self-defense
    • Social media, news, and the importance of critical thinking
    • What the future of Builder By Day looks like with two voices

    Join Builder By Day for unfiltered discussions on political corruption, media bias, free speech, and Canada’s future.
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    19 分
  • #49 Selective Reality Avoidance: Why Smart People Ignore the Truth

    #49 Selective Reality Avoidance: Why Smart People Ignore the Truth
    2025/08/14
    In this episode, Ryan McNeil coins a new term — Selective Reality Avoidance (SRA) — to describe why otherwise intelligent, capable people deliberately ignore uncomfortable truths.

    From willful blindness to cognitive dissonance, Ryan unpacks the psychology behind SRA, shares real-life conversations that inspired it, and shows how AI tools like ChatGPT can help us think deeper, debate smarter, and cut through selective thinking.

    In This Episode:
    • How SRA shows up in everyday conversations
    • The link between willful blindness, cognitive dissonance & “avoiding reality”
    • Using AI to brainstorm, challenge ideas, and improve communication
    • Why SRA is a growing problem in today’s political and social climate

    📢 Disclaimer:
    This episode provides vital context, commentary, and analysis on issues affecting Canadians. Our goal is to present involved parties accurately, highlight significant developments, and encourage discussion about how these actions align with Canadian values and long-term interests.
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    21 分
  • #48 Canada Caved on Trade, N.S. Forest Bans & Zero Leadership

    #48 Canada Caved on Trade, N.S. Forest Bans & Zero Leadership
    2025/08/08
    Canada is being hit with 35% tariffs by the U.S. and our government calls it a win?

    In this episode of Builder By Day, host Ryan McNeil breaks down how Canada’s trade response under Mark Carney amounts to silence, spin, and surrender. He also tackles Nova Scotia’s sweeping forest ban, which threatens basic freedoms under the guise of wildfire prevention.

    From trade collapse to policy overreach, Ryan asks:
    Are our leaders defending Canada’s interests — or burying them?

    We ask the hard questions:
    • Why didn’t Canada push back on U.S. softwood tariffs?
    • Who benefits from forest bans and trade silence?
    • Is this a strategy… or a lack of one?

    Ryan brings a builder’s lens to national policy — exposing how bad decisions at the top impact real people on the ground.

    🌐 Learn more at: https://www.builderbyday.com

    Disclaimer:
    📢 This episode provides vital context, commentary, and analysis on issues affecting Canadians. Our goal is to present involved parties accurately, highlight significant developments, and encourage discussion about how these actions align with Canadian values and long-term interests.
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    41 分
  • #47 Canada vs Christianity: A Nation Losing Its Roots

    #47 Canada vs Christianity: A Nation Losing Its Roots
    2025/07/31
    Canada was built on Christian foundations but today, faith is increasingly unwelcome in public life.

    In this episode of Builder By Day, host Ryan McNeil takes a hard look at the growing cultural divide between Christianity and modern Canadian identity. From canceled concerts to changing immigration priorities, political double standards to public silence on antisemitism the message is becoming clear: traditional Christian voices are being pushed aside.

    We ask the hard questions:

    • Why are public displays of Christian belief treated with suspicion?
    • Who decides which values are acceptable in public life?
    • Are we witnessing the quiet dismantling of Canada’s spiritual foundation?

    Ryan explores what this shift means for families, and everyday Canadians and why the erosion of cultural confidence should concern everyone, regardless of faith.

    🌐 Learn more at: https://www.builderbyday.ca

    Disclaimer:
    📢 This video provides vital context, images, and commentary on key issues affecting Canadians today. Our goal is to present involved parties accurately, outline significant events, and encourage viewers to consider how these actions align with Canadian values and social norms.
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    33 分
  • #46 Be Like Finland? Why That Housing Plan Won’t Work in Canada!

    #46 Be Like Finland? Why That Housing Plan Won’t Work in Canada!
    2025/07/25
    People keep saying Canada should “just do what Finland did” to fix homelessness. But what did Finland actually do—and could it even work here?

    In this episode, Host Ryan McNeil breaks down the viral talking point that Canada should copy Finland’s Housing First strategy. He lays out what Finland actually did, why it worked there, and the very real reasons it likely won’t translate to Canada.

    From national alignment to population scale, Ryan compares systems, culture, addiction policy, and the deeper issues behind Canada’s housing crisis—including why simply building homes isn't a silver bullet.

    Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:
    • What Finland actually did to reduce homelessness
    • Why “Housing First” requires more than just free homes
    • The scale and structure differences no one talks about
    • How social trust and unified government made Finland’s plan possible
    • Why feel-good slogans distract from real solutions in Canada
    • Ryan’s take on what it would actually take to fix this crisis

    Join Builder By Day for straight-up conversations on housing, politics, and the future of Canada. No spin. No filter.
    www.builderbyday.ca
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    29 分
  • #45 Understanding Architects, Engineers & Builders in Home Construction! Who actually designs your home?

    #45 Understanding Architects, Engineers & Builders in Home Construction! Who actually designs your home?
    2025/07/18
    Ever wondered who actually designs your home and who makes it stand up?

    In this episode, host Ryan McNeil, President of Stonewater Homes with over 20 years of custom homebuilding experience, breaks down the real-world roles of architects, engineers, and builders.

    You’ll learn how most homes are really designed, what engineers are responsible for, and why professional builders often lead the entire process from concept to construction.

    Whether you're planning a new build or just curious how a custom home goes from paper to reality, this episode will clarify how these three roles work together and where they don’t.

    This episode is best experienced visually on YouTube or Spotify video.

    Topics covered include: • Why most builders don’t use architects for single-family homes
    • What engineers actually approve (and when they’re required)
    • How builders manage materials, trades, and timelines
    • The difference between “designing” and “executing” a plan

    🎧 Tune in to understand how homebuilding really works before you start your next project.

    👉 Learn more at: https://www.stonewaterhomes.ca

    🎧 For more builder insights, custom home tips, and full video episodes, visit our website:

    🌐 Builder By Day → https://www.builderbyday.ca
    📺 Watch on YouTube → youtube.com/@BuilderByDay
    📱 Follow on TikTok → tiktok.com/@builderbydaypodcast
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    33 分
  • #44 How to Design a Small House Floor Plan | Pro Builder Walkthrough

    #44 How to Design a Small House Floor Plan | Pro Builder Walkthrough
    2025/07/12
    Want to learn how to design a small home floor plan like a professional builder? In this step-by-step episode, host Ryan McNeil President of Stonewater Homes with over 20 years of homebuilding experience shares his thought process for designing efficient, functional layouts for smaller homes.

    You’ll see exactly how to think like a builder when laying out rooms, optimizing flow, and making the most of limited space.

    Perfect for anyone planning a small home, backyard suite, or just curious about how great layouts come together.

    📺 This episode is best experienced visually on YouTube or Spotify video.

    📐 Topics covered include:
    • Why staying under 600 ft² changes your foundation options
    • How room placement affects layout flow
    • The key design elements every small home needs
    • Ryan’s “Builder Vision” for maximizing space
    🎧 Tune in and take the first step toward designing your own small home or suite.

    👉 Learn more at: https://www.stonewaterhomes.ca

    🎧 For more builder insights, custom home tips, and full video episodes, visit our website:
    🌐 Builder By Day → https://www.builderbyday.ca
    📺 Watch on YouTube → youtube.com/@BuilderByDay
    📱 Follow on TikTok → tiktok.com/@builderbydaypodcast
    🐦 Follow on X (Twitter) → x.com/BuilderByDay
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    32 分
  • #43 Avoiding Construction Problems in New Home Builds: 5 Common Reasons Projects Go Sideways

    #43 Avoiding Construction Problems in New Home Builds: 5 Common Reasons Projects Go Sideways
    2025/07/05
    Ghosted builders. Blown budgets. Endless delays. Most people assume these are just part of the homebuilding process but they don’t have to be.
    In this episode of Builder By Day, Ryan breaks down five common reasons why new home builds go sideways and what homeowners and builders can do to avoid those costly mistakes.

    ✅ Misaligned expectations
    ✅ Builders who overpromise
    ✅ Clients who choose based on price alone
    ✅ Unclear roles and responsibilities
    ✅ A breakdown in trust and communication

    Whether you're planning your first custom build or just want to understand the process better, this episode offers clear advice from a builder who’s seen it all.

    🎧 Listen to more episodes: builderbyday.ca

    🏡 Ready to build your home? Learn more at stonewaterhomes.ca
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    23 分