What do Canadian rock, pickleball, and Kingston City Council have in common? Jeff Pearce—and a conversation worth listening to.

In this episode of Kitchen Conversations, Mike Spies sits down with the Moist bassist, journeyman electrician, and candidate for Kingston’s Loyalist-Cataraqui district for a candid conversation about music, community, and what it means to show up for people.

Jeff shares the realities behind life in a Juno Award-winning band: overnight drives, rejection, enduring friendships, and the tough feedback that helped bring “Resurrection” and “Leave It Alone” to life. We explore how decades of making music together taught him to listen, collaborate, and compromise—and why those skills matter at City Hall.

Closer to home, we talk about the concerns he’s hearing on doorsteps, accountability for tax dollars, neighbourhood services, and why a long-awaited park—with pickleball courts and an off-leash dog area—became part of his motivation to run.

And, of course, we get into pickleball: playing across generations, staying active, and the friendships that make the game about much more than the score.

Expect humour, thoughtful questions, behind-the-scenes stories, and a revealing look at the person behind the campaign.

CONNECT WITH JEFF PEARCE

jeff@jeffpearceforcouncil.ca

📺 Campaign videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@JeffPearce4council

📘 Follow Jeff’s campaign on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590698314649

🗳️ Jeff is running for District 2 — Loyalist-Cataraqui in Kingston’s municipal election on October 26, 2026.

What matters most to you in your community—and what do you expect from the people elected to represent it? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Enjoyed the conversation? Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a music fan, a pickleball player, or someone who cares about Kingston’s future.

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And that wraps up this episode of Kitchen Conversations.

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That’s where these stories really come to life.

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Until next time…

more than dinks, drops and drives…

these are stories from behind the paddle.