Episode 9 of Spilling the Means is officially live! 🚁✨

In this episode, Gerry Carew and Wayne Howlett sit down for an unforgettable chat about Canadian aviation legend Craig Dobbin and John Lawrence Reynolds’ captivating book, "One Hell of a Ride: How Craig Dobbin Built the World's Largest Helicopter Company."

This episode is packed with rare history, deeply inspiring stories, and exclusive archival footage you won't want to miss, including:

⛳ Summer 2000 in Terra Nova: Rare footage of Craig Dobbin teeing off.

🚁 The Iconic Quote: Craig holding up a golf ball bearing the Canadian Helicopters logo and dropping some classic business wisdom: "I like to see a hummingbird in a hover... when the rotors are in motion, we are making money."

🎤 A Special Tribute: Video from Craig's moving tribute speech at Harry Steele’s 75th birthday party back in 2004.

Wayne and Gerry dig straight into the pages, reading key sections that capture the grit, triumph, and sheer determination of one of Newfoundland and Labrador's greatest entrepreneurs.

Whether you're a business history buff, aviation enthusiast, or just love a legendary Newfoundland story, you won't want to skip this one.

📺 Watch on our Yourbe channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@SpillingTheMeans

Listen to Episode 9 now where ever you get your podcasts.

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We read biographies about inspiring Canadians and then we tell you about them in our podcast often reading excerpts from the books providing context. Sometimes we may have in person guests as well.

On Episode 285 of GaleForceWins, we are joined by Canadian filmmaker, entrepreneur, former naval officer, and author Jason Donville at the historic Crow’s Nest Officers' Club in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Sitting down alongside his dear friend and former Royal Canadian Navy submarine shipmate and #GaleForceWins Co Founder Allan Dale, Jason opens up about his compelling new novel, A Medicine Game.

Set against the harsh backdrop of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War and stretching to the living traditions of Six Nations, A Medicine Game follows two infantry officers and Royal Roads Military College best friends, Moose and Jonathan. As they navigate the brutal realities of peacekeeping and moral injury, Jonathan—a Mohawk soldier—turns to lacrosse, the Creator’s Game, as a powerful path toward healing.

In this episode, we dive deep into the central themes of Jason's book:

• The enduring power of male friendship and brotherhood built through military service
• The weight of moral injury and the realities faced by peacekeepers
• Ancient traditions of love, sacrifice, and the long road home to healing

To quote Jason on Instagram "A huge thank you to Allan Dale and Gerry Carew for bringing this conversation together in such an iconic, historic venue."

🎧 Listen to Episode 285 now on all major podcast platforms, or watch the full video on YouTube!

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Geoff Stirling came to Memorial University September 29, 1992 at Gerry Carew's invitation to speak to the MUN Entrepreneur Society which became ACE Memorial and is now called Enactus Memorial.

This episode is a digitally enhanced version of the event with better quality on Youtube as well as audio improvements.

Known as Captain Newfoundland, Geoff Stirling is a business legend and we are pleased to have kept the original VHS footage that Gerry recorded all those years ago for you.

This is an in-depth interview with Golf Professional Paul Kelly at Tee Box Golf 340 Freshwater Rd, St. John's, NL. Spilling the Means is Founded and hosted by Gerry Carew.

The discussion explores golf mechanics, data-driven training, and the use of modern simulation technology. Here is a detailed breakdown of the segments:

0:00 - Introduction & Setup
0:25 - Message from our sponsor wordsworthGifting.com
1:51 - Introductions
2:42 - Paul Kelly's Professional Background
3:07 - Simulator Practice Beginnings
8:15 - Technique Discussion & Swing Mechanics
13:48 - Refining the Swing
17:39 - Intermediate Data Review of Gerry Carew's swing
24:46 - Screen Data Deep Dive
31:18 - Advanced Club Analysis
39:42 - Club Statistics Review
41:08 - Troubleshooting and Adjustments
49:15 - Finalizing Techniques
56:39 - Wrap-up with Paul and Gerry
57:55 - Closing by our sponsor Alex Liot founder of Wordsworth Gifting

Happy Thanksgiving weekend! 🍂

As we gather to reflect and show gratitude, we want to give a massive shoutout to Alex Liot, Founder of Wordsworth Gifting —the official sole sponsor of #SpillingTheMeans.

Wordsworth Gifting crafts curated collections of Canadian-authored books designed to help you build deeper, meaningful connections with your clients. They make corporate gifting effortless: recipients choose their favourite book from a 12-title collection, and Wordsworth delivers it straight to their door, fully customized to your brand. 📚✨

WATCH the conversation here:

https://youtu.be/rjfSVH_1QIg

You can also listen to the audio only on #SpillingTheMeans where ever you get your audio podcasts.

We thank Alex for his sponsorship but also for taking the time out to have this conversation.

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🎙️ SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: The HOG Podcast on Spilling The Means with Gerry Carew

What starts as a handful of caring emails to close friends can end up changing lives.

In this special bonus feature, Kevin Casey sits down after an eye-opening conversation with his good friend Charlie Oliver, author of the HOG Field Guide (Healthy Old Guy).

The HOG Field Guide is a 69-page, pocket-sized handbook designed for men over 50 who want to stay strong, sharp, and steady without getting bogged down in giant medical manuals or overly complex routines. It cuts straight to what matters: muscle, food, metabolism, sleep, and longevity. The book is available on Amazon.

Why you need to listen:

• The Unspoken Story: Even after 25 years of close friendship, Kevin uncovered the pivotal inflection point that completely reshaped how Charlie lives his life.
• No Lectures, Just Real Talk: Written from a place of love and care to help friends live longer, healthier lives.
• Simple, Actionable Wisdom: How a quick 30-minute read sparked an hour-long deep dive into living well and getting the most out of every year.

Whether you're 50, 58, or planning ahead, finding your own inflection point starts now.

🎧 Listen to the full interview on the latest bonus episode of Spilling The Means with Gerry Carew!

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WJ Lundrigan Founded Lundrigan's Ltd. in the early 1930's, by 1987 there were 3800 employees and over $350 millions in revenue.
Lundrigan's was at one time Newfoundland and Labrador's largest enterprise.
On this episode of #SpillingTheMeans we dig into the book about WJ Lundrigan by Arthur Pitcher. From poverty to unimaginable business success, WJ Lundrigan is an inspiring person in Newfoundland and Labrador's business history.

Ink in the Blood: 40 Years of Satire with Cartoonist Kevin Tobin | #SpillingtheMeans

In this episode of #SpillingtheMeans, host Gerry Carew sits down with legendary Newfoundland and Labrador editorial cartoonist Kevin Tobin to discuss his remarkable 40-year career. With over 8,000 cartoons to his name, Kevin shares the stories behind his beautifully crafted retrospective book, "Fly on the Wall: The Best of Kevin Tobin", published by Breakwater Books.

Episode Highlights:
The Origin of the Fly: Kevin explains how his signature "fly on the wall" motif started in the 1990s as a cheeky commentary on politicians, noting that flies naturally chase after garbage and political "BS".
Celebrity Encounters: Hear incredible behind-the-scenes stories about Kevin's interactions with notable figures, including broadcasting legend Bob Cole signing 40 prints of a commissioned portrait, and a hilarious bookstore meeting with Gordon Pinsent where the actor slipped right into his "Boris Becker" persona.
Early Controversies: Kevin recounts a 1985 cartoon featuring Tina Turner, Mick Jagger, and Live Aid that provoked open-line radio callers and nearly ended his career before it even began.
The KT Signature: Discover how a professional photographer's unique signing style inspired Kevin's distinct "KT" bracketed signature on his cartoons.

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Timestamps or Chapters:
00:18 - Sponsor Message:A word from Wordsworth Gifting about their curated book collections.
00:45 - Episode Intro:Gerry introduces Kevin and reads the emotional dedication from his new retrospective book, Fly on the Wall.
4:58 - Early Beginnings:Kevin introduces himself and discusses starting his cartooning journey at age 14 in Stephenville.
6:45 - The "Gang" Series:Kevin talks about publishing his first 10 books of editorial cartoons between 1992 and 2000.
10:02 - Inherited Talent: Kevin shares how his mother's artistic abilities inspired him to start drawing when he was just a baby.
12:02 - Drawing as a Superpower: Using his art skills to draw superheroes and avoid childhood bullying.
14:43 - The Bob Cole Portrait:The story behind painting the legendary broadcaster and having him sign 40 individual prints.
18:18 - "The hand has a memory":Kevin explains how sketching people allows him to instantly recognize their faces in public.
20:43 - Meeting Justin Trudeau:A surprising encounter where Kevin told the future Prime Minister about a cartoon he drew of Pierre Trudeau.
24:39 - Tribute Cartoons:The thought process behind memorializing figures like Ray Guy and Mary Pratt, and why he never includes his signature fly in these pieces.
26:41- Early Controversies: How a 1985 cartoon featuring Tina Turner, Mick Jagger, and Live Aid provoked angry callers and nearly ended his career.
31:27 - Dual Identities:How Kevin separated his day job as a graphic designer from his edgy persona as an editorial cartoonist.
32:13 - The "KT" Signature:How the branding of 1970s professional photographers inspired his distinct bracketed signature.
36:03 - A Day in the Life:Kevin outlines his typical Monday routine, dealing with deadlines, and bouncing ideas off creative writers.
41:42 - Family First: Kevin discusses semi-retirement and putting his pencils down when his grandchildren are visiting.
48:01 - The Gordon Pinsent Encounter:The hilarious, multi-part story of a phone call with Gordon Pinsent that culminated in the actor slipping into his "Boris Becker" character at Chapters.
54:48 - 8000 Cartoons:Kevin reflects on the sheer volume of his 40-year body of work.
1:00:55 - Origin of the Fly:The true meaning behind his "fly on the wall" motif and how it started as a commentary on political "BS".
1:02:30 - Pandemic Portrait:The story behind creating a highly detailed, colourful self-portrait to pass the time during the COVID-19 pandemic.