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  • #61 Taking a Breather — One Year of Builder By Day

    #61 Taking a Breather — One Year of Builder By Day
    2025/10/17
    After one full year of producing Builder By Day, Ryan McNeil takes a step back to reflect on the journey so far — what’s been built, what’s been learned, and what comes next.

    This episode is a look at how the podcast began as a small business venture, grew into an outlet for big conversations, and found its voice along the way.

    Ryan opens up about:

    Building a media project like a business, not a brand

    The lessons from lighting, cameras, editing, and AI tools

    Balancing real work, family life, and creative focus

    How politics naturally entered everyday conversations

    What it means to pause without quitting

    Gratitude for Aimee’s support — and everyone who tuned in

    This isn’t the end — it’s a breather before the next chapter.

    🎧 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and being part of the first year of Builder By Day
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    24 分
  • #60 We Could Fix The Housing Crisis in Nova Scotia...

    #60 We Could Fix The Housing Crisis in Nova Scotia...
    2025/10/10
    In this week’s episode of The McNeil Show, Ryan McNeil issues a direct call to action — not to politicians or bureaucrats, but to real people who want to get something done.

    As a custom home builder with 20 years of experience, Ryan explains why the so-called “housing crisis” isn’t a matter of skill or resources — it’s a failure of leadership, policy, and government red tape. He lays out a bold proposal: a nonprofit housing initiative led by industry professionals who actually know how to build homes efficiently and affordably.

    Ryan breaks down:
    • Why government “housing plans” are smoke and mirrors
    • How bureaucracy and endless fees drive up costs
    • What it really takes to build quality, affordable homes
    • Why true solutions will come from the private sector, not politics
    • His open invitation to anyone ready to partner and make it happen
    This isn’t a rant — it’s a roadmap. If you’re serious about housing reform or want to get involved, Ryan wants to hear from you.
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    56 分
  • #59 The Faith They’re Trying to Erase: Christianity, Truth & Modern Canada

    #59 The Faith They’re Trying to Erase: Christianity, Truth & Modern Canada
    2025/10/08
    This first audio-only episode of The McNeil Show takes a different route — literally.
    While you listen, the conversation plays over driving footage through beautiful Nova Scotia communities, reflecting the honest, real-world tone of the discussion.

    Ryan and Aimee talk candidly about why they’re switching to an audio-only format, how dropping the cameras makes their conversations more authentic, and why most people listen instead of watch anyway.

    From there, the discussion unfolds into one of the most open explorations of faith, censorship, and truth in modern Canada.

    They dive into:
    Why Christianity has become the only faith it’s “acceptable” to mock or ignore
    The hypocrisy of “residential-school denialism” vs. denial of modern Christian persecution
    What Christian nationalism actually means — and how the media distorts it
    Why even non-believers benefit from societies built on Christian values
    How government and media selectively protect some religions while omitting others
    And why ordinary people — not politicians — are now forced to speak up

    The episode ends with a reflection on how Canada could build a common-sense reform movement rooted in competence, accountability, and the values that built this country in the first place.

    🎧 Listen if you care about truth, freedom, and the foundation we’re standing on.
    🚗 Visuals: Driving footage around Fall River, Nova Scotia
    📍 Recorded in Nova Scotia, Canada
    🎙️ Hosted by Ryan & Aimee McNeil
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    54 分
  • #58 Why Canada Is Struggling: Left vs. Right, Trump, and the Case for Common Sense

    #58 Why Canada Is Struggling: Left vs. Right, Trump, and the Case for Common Sense
    2025/10/03
    In this episode of The McNeil Show, Ryan and Aimee continue their raw discussion about why Canada, despite its resources and opportunities, is falling behind. They cut through partisan noise to talk about government mismanagement, media spin, and the widening divide between left and right.

    From Trump’s polarizing reputation to Canada’s broken immigration system and rising crime, Ryan and Aimee ask hard questions about leadership, accountability, and what it would take to actually turn things around.

    This conversation dives into:
    • Why Canada should be thriving but isn’t
    • The far left, the far right, and where the real danger lies
    • Trump hate: brainwashing or legitimate critique?
    • Immigration, crime, and Canada’s safety net problem
    • Why grassroots organization—not politics as usual—might be the only way forward
    Join the conversation as Ryan and Aimee call out incompetence, challenge assumptions, and ask whether it’s time to build something new from the ground up.
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    39 分
  • #57 Common Sense Conservatism? Values, Politics & Building Something New

    #57 Common Sense Conservatism? Values, Politics & Building Something New
    2025/09/26
    This week on the Builder By Day podcast, Ryan and Aimee dive into a big question: what would it take to create a grassroots movement in Nova Scotia built on common sense values?

    Inspired by Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA, they explore the gap between everyday working-class values and today’s political parties, comparing conservative vs. liberal principles, and questioning whether anyone is really standing up for the middle class anymore.

    In this episode, they discuss:
    • Why common sense feels absent in Canadian politics
    • Conservative vs. Liberal values — and where they clash
    • The struggles of the working and middle class today
    • Issues of immigration, jobs, and cultural identity
    • The role of family, faith, and responsibility in society
    • How to actually start a movement — nonprofit vs. political party

    Whether you agree or disagree, this is a raw, thought-provoking discussion about where society is headed — and what it would take to organize for change.
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    51 分
  • #56 Would Jesus Be Cancelled? Christianity, Culture & Comfort Zone Faith

    #56 Would Jesus Be Cancelled? Christianity, Culture & Comfort Zone Faith
    2025/09/23
    In Episode 56 of Builder By Day, Ryan and Aimee dive deep into a question that’s both uncomfortable and revealing: What would happen if Jesus showed up in our world today?

    They explore how media, politics, and culture would treat Him, drawing parallels to how society handles truth-tellers now — from censorship to character assassination. Along the way, they reflect on their own faith journeys and why many Christians today may be unknowingly complicit in the decline of Christianity in society.

    This isn’t a sermon — it’s an honest conversation about faith, freedom, and what it means to live as “common sense spiritual” people in a culture that seems increasingly hostile to Christianity.

    Episode Highlights:
    • Would Jesus be mocked, censored, or banned in today’s world?
    • Why Christianity feels “under attack” in modern culture
    • How comfort-zone Christians lost ground over generations
    • Why good people still gather at church — and why that matters
    • Politics, culture, and living unapologetically as a Christian today

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    28 分
  • #55 Housing, Politics & Media Narratives in Canada

    #55 Housing, Politics & Media Narratives in Canada
    2025/09/19
    This week on the Builder By Day podcast, Ryan and Aimee talk about why housing and politics can no longer be separated, and how the podcast itself is evolving with Aimee stepping in to join Ryan for conversations.

    They break down media bias after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, compare how the press covered George Floyd versus Kirk, and react to Chrystia Freeland stepping down from cabinet in what Ryan calls Ottawa’s “fail upward” culture. Along the way, they touch on Trudeau’s accountability problem, the challenges of podcasting authentically, and even why wearing headphones changes the conversation.

    Episode Highlights:
    • Why housing and politics can’t be separated anymore
    • How the podcast is evolving with Aimee’s new role
    • Media bias and spin after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
    • Comparing George Floyd coverage vs. Charlie Kirk coverage
    • Chrystia Freeland stepping down and Ottawa’s “fail upward” culture
    • Trudeau’s accountability problem in Canadian politics
    • Why headphones change the podcast dynamic

    👉 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, follow & subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & TikTok.
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    24 分
  • #54 They Killed Charlie Kirk: To Silence the Truth...

    #54 They Killed Charlie Kirk: To Silence the Truth...
    2025/09/12
    A raw, personal response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, what it means for free speech, faith, family, and how ordinary people should organize (peacefully) to defend truth and culture. No calls for violence, only clarity, courage, and responsibility.

    In This Episode:
    • Why Charlie Kirk’s assassination matters for free speech and family
    • Media reactions vs. basic decency
    • Debate being replaced by intimidation
    • A peaceful call to get organized locally
    • Why marriage, kids, and responsibility remain first principles

    CTA: Subscribe on YouTube @BuilderByDay, rate the show, and share with a friend. Disclaimer: Commentary and opinion only. We oppose violence and support peaceful civic action.
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    13 分