Stories told by Friends Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:22:27 -0500 https://storiestoldbyfriends.buzzsprout.com en-ca © 2026 Stories told by Friends yes 2a3ad704-e7c5-53c9-aef0-0b9f5e026248 Dave Derksen serial true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Stories, Storytelling, Real People, Informal, Lives, One-take, Experiences, Captivating Dave Derksen https://storage.buzzsprout.com/c0gfkhw1fflw599ybi9tsqz1bcyp?.jpg Stories told by Friends https://storiestoldbyfriends.buzzsprout.com Dad's Life, Love, and Legacy with Laura Dad's Life, Love, and Legacy with Laura Miracles, dreams, music, and peace. A pastor's daughter tells stories of her dad.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12400790 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0600 2685 miracle healing, dreams of Jesus, peace, music, song writing, pastor’s daughter full false Basketball (in)Justice with James - Part 2 The Debrief Basketball (in)Justice with James - Part 2 The Debrief Three young basketball coaches (and one retired guy) dissect the details of James' coaching story from Part 1. Spoiler alert, listen to Part 1 to get the full impact and surprise of the story.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12330279 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0600 2038 basketball, coaching, motivation, youth, high school, Vancouver, Saskatoon full false Basketball (in)Justice with James - Part 1 The Story Basketball (in)Justice with James - Part 1 The Story A young intern basketball coach takes a wild ride on the roller coaster of high school sports.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12330186 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600 2338 basketball coach, Vancouver high school sports, coaching basketball, formal protest, ruling controversy, high school girl tears, underdog upset, full false Let's Get Crafty - Pilot Episode of a New Podcast by Leo Let's Get Crafty - Pilot Episode of a New Podcast by Leo On this special episode, listen to the pilot episode of a new podcast in development.  On this show, creator Leo Pankratz talks with guests about the crafts they do and what being crafty means to them.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12308334 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0600 1107 full false A Name for Gord Downie with Don A Name for Gord Downie with Don Gord Downie received an Indigenous name for his good work. This is the story of how that happened. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12250579 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600 1301 Don Speidel, Gord Downie, Secret Path, Residential Schools, eagle feather, Perry Bellegarde, Chiefs, AFN, Trudeau, Saskatoon, Brightwater, Indigenous, naming ceremony, full false Dakota North with Don Dakota North with Don A mother gives up comfort and security and moves her family north to Saskatchewan. She and her family bring optimism and leadership to their new home.  

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12250423 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600 2135 Don Speidel, Darlene Speidel, Wahpeton, First Nation, Dakota, language, learning, basketball, Saskatoon, Bedford Road, SPSD, full true Helen, Her Stories Handwritten Part 5 - The Later Years Helen, Her Stories Handwritten Part 5 - The Later Years In the final episode of the series, Helen's family members read reflections, letters, and poetry that she wrote in the last two decades of her life. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12197748 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0600 3033 old age, death, poetry, Christmas, husband, broken hip, transition, angel, full false Helen, Her Stories Handwritten Part 4 - A House, A Home Helen, Her Stories Handwritten Part 4 - A House, A Home Episode 4 focuses on Helen’s writing about her long time home.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12072000 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600 2291 full false Helen, Her Stories Handwritten Part 3 - Wife and Mother Helen, Her Stories Handwritten Part 3 - Wife and Mother In Part 3, we read letters and stories in which Helen writes about life with five children, cats, aging parents, mishaps, and family events. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12071755 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600 2472 Knee, hospital, accident, children, aging parents, home renovation, cats, full false Helen, Her Stories Handwritten Part 2 - Growing Up With Friends and Family Helen, Her Stories Handwritten Part 2 - Growing Up With Friends and Family The second of a five part series in which Helen's family members share pieces of her writing from over 94 years of life. 
In Part 2, we share stories of Helen as she becomes an independent young woman with many friends and close family relationships. 

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In Part 2, we share stories of Helen as she becomes an independent young woman with many friends and close family relationships. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12062668 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600 2707 friends, reunion, family, tragedy, plane crash, dancing, wedding, marriage full false Helen, Her Stories Handwritten Part 1 - The Early Years Helen, Her Stories Handwritten Part 1 - The Early Years The first of a five part series in which Helen's family members share pieces of her writing from over 94 years of life. 
In Part 1, Helen's daughter and granddaughter read stories she wrote about growing up in a Mennonite home in the Great Depression.

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In Part 1, Helen's daughter and granddaughter read stories she wrote about growing up in a Mennonite home in the Great Depression.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12058892 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600 2412 Great Depression, Mennonite, Saskatoon, Rosthern, Christmas, German School, Childhood, Wonder, Awe full false Season 2 Guide and Quiz Season 2 Guide and Quiz A description of the stories in the collection to help listeners decide which episodes they want to listen to from Season 2.  Plus a quiz to test the knowledge of regular listeners.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-12058865 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600 667 full false Manifesting Mom's Mumbai Miracle with Marni Manifesting Mom's Mumbai Miracle with Marni MARVELOUS SERIES OF EVENTS: A sari, a message, and an unexpected connection across time and between two worlds. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-10956288 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0600 2249 full false Jarring yet Joyful with Joe Jarring yet Joyful with Joe CHILDHOOD EVENT: A startling moment in childhood sets Joe on a lifelong path.  For more, check out everyday-excellence.com

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-10878413 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0600 1958 full false Disease to Please Resisted with Dark Joseph Ravine Disease to Please Resisted with Dark Joseph Ravine PERSONAL  RECOLLECTIONS: From arcade games to lessons on the disease to please, DJR shares experiences from his life. For more, check out:  https://www.darkjosephravine.com/

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-10840310 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0600 1075 full false Unique and Unselfish with Urmi Unique and Unselfish with Urmi PERSONAL INTERESTS: Public speaking, empowering women , financial advice and much more. Urmi Hossain shares many experiences from her life.  For more, check out her blog: www.myways.ca 

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]]> PERSONAL INTERESTS: Public speaking, empowering women , financial advice and much more. Urmi Hossain shares many experiences from her life.  For more, check out her blog: www.myways.ca 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-10833734 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:00:00 -0600 1542 full false Seeing the World with Shelly Seeing the World with Shelly TRAVEL STORIES: A family with six children head out into the world for a full year of camping adventures.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-10687906 Sat, 28 May 2022 14:00:00 -0600 2952 full false Living to Dance with Lynden Living to Dance with Lynden RECOLLECTIONS ON A THEME: A former hockey player shares his experiences as a dancer. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-10675439 Tue, 24 May 2022 16:00:00 -0600 2440 full false Mother (with the nice hair) with Madeleine Mother (with the nice hair) with Madeleine AN INTERESTING MOMENT: A brief glimpse of the art that takes place in everyday life.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-10450398 Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0600 378 full false Just About with Joan Just About with Joan SHORT ANECDOTE: Two stories of less than ideal encounters with famous people.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-10307000 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0600 428 full false Out Of It In Africa with Byron Out Of It In Africa with Byron TRAVEL ADVENTURE: 40 years ago, two young men from Saskatchewan traveled to Africa without a plan and lived to tell the tale.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-10301337 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0600 2342 full false Cupid and Candy with Carla Cupid and Candy with Carla LOVE STORY: A lifetime of romance leads to an especially sweet Valentine's Day.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-10050894 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0600 1223 full true Junior High Joy with Joan (comments from Kari, Marlys, Janine, Lynden and Gaylene) Junior High Joy with Joan (comments from Kari, Marlys, Janine, Lynden and Gaylene) YOUNG LOVE STORY: Memories of a grade 8 crush are still strong even decades later.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9933963 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:00:00 -0600 2244 full false Exploring the 2021 Collection with Esteemed Company Exploring the 2021 Collection with Esteemed Company 2021 YEAR END REVIEW: Story tellers from the show share impressions and highlights from the collection.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9816613 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 19:00:00 -0600 3269 full false Ditty Dedicated with Dave Ditty Dedicated with Dave CHILDHOOD RECOLLECTION: A special tune sparks the investigation of a great memory.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9778285 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0600 839 full false Recreation and Lacerations with Robbie and Leo Recreation and Lacerations with Robbie and Leo EVERYDAY ADVENTURES: Two very active school-aged brothers describe various thrills and spills.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9704589 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0600 1393 full false Survey Says with Sheri (Part 2) Survey Says with Sheri (Part 2) INTERESTING SERIES OF EVENTS: Would-be game show contestants do anything and everything to fulfill their dream.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9660325 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0600 2196 full true Survey Says with Sheri (Part 1) Survey Says with Sheri (Part 1) INTERESTING SERIES OF EVENTS: Cousins decide to audition for a game show.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9636913 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0600 1521 full true A Girl, Her Grown-Ups and their Motel with Gaylene A Girl, Her Grown-Ups and their Motel with Gaylene When her father buys a motel at a popular resort, life gets interesting for the only girl in the family. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9555691 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0600 1451 full false Camping Misadventure with Marlys Camping Misadventure with Marlys FAMILY ANECDOTES: A reluctant camper recounts her family's first foray into tenting.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9523396 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0600 1044 full false Anecdotes of Family and Travel with Addison and Alexander Anecdotes of Family and Travel with Addison and Alexander CHILDHOOD RECOLLECTIONS: Brothers share memories of  growing up together.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9474864 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0600 1640 full false unBurdened with (wedding MC) Bruce unBurdened with (wedding MC) Bruce FUNNY RECOLLECTIONS: The MC of 15 weddings reflects on his experiences at the mic, shares his techniques and reaches out to those he may have offended.

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]]> Buzzsprout-9382656 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0600 2689 full false Adolescent Antics with Addison and Alexander Adolescent Antics with Addison and Alexander Even the most well behaved kids have some stories to tell from their teens. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9271741 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0600 1752 full false National Arts Centre Characters with Carla National Arts Centre Characters with Carla Tending to the needs of celebrities at the NAC provides joy-filled challenges for one volunteer.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9271717 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0600 1563 full false A Stunning Splash with Stefan A Stunning Splash with Stefan TRAVEL ADVENTURE STORY: Pushing the limits of fun on a trip to Bali.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9271684 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0600 1957 full false Season 2 Introduction Season 2 Introduction A short story told through two voice mail messages and a few previews of episodes coming up in season 2.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9271663 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0600 597 full false Season 1 Quiz Answers Season 1 Quiz Answers Answers to the fun quiz questions provided in June 2021 plus lots of insights into the stories from Season 1. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-9271650 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0600 472 full false Guide and Quiz - Season 1 (March - June 2021) Guide and Quiz - Season 1 (March - June 2021) Help for new listeners wondering which stories to choose and a quiz for fans of the podcast.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8742867 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0600 454 full false Dingers and Ducats with Dave Dingers and Ducats with Dave TRAVEL STORY: A trip to Boston for a conference becomes more interesting with the Red Sox  in town. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8736025 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0600 2349 Boston, Red Sox, Yankees, Fenway Park, Craig's list, tickets, fans, history, basball full false Kollapse and reKovery with Kris (language warning) Kollapse and reKovery with Kris (language warning) PERSONAL JOURNEY: A brash young business owner faces a life or death challenge.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8704855 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1894 brain, surgery, seizure, doctor, cancer, full true Plenty of Prowess with Pete Plenty of Prowess with Pete A FUN SERIES OF EVENTS: A multi-talented family fastball team wins on and off the field.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8657295 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1722 fastball, dancing, singing, band, tournament full false Marvellous Companions with Micah and Chris Marvellous Companions with Micah and Chris FUN ANECDOTES: An entertaining creative duo describe their chance meeting and other unusual experiences they've shared.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8614941 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1792 Winnipeg, fire, show, friends, music, comedy full true Mentors aMid a Mess with Michael Mentors aMid a Mess with Michael A MEMORABLE DAY:  Caring teachers help students to make great memories at camp despite difficulties.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8582713 Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1462 camp, canoe, cabins, accident, safety, learning, dignity, friends full false Bunkbed Chaos with Brianna and Christy Bunkbed Chaos with Brianna and Christy CHILDHOOD RECOLLECTIONS: Twin sisters recall a childhood memory of a time when fun flowed in the top bunk.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8566292 Fri, 21 May 2021 20:00:00 -0600 1000 twins, sisters, bunkbed, full false Keen to bacKpacK with Kari Keen to bacKpacK with Kari TRAVEL STORY: College students travel to  Europe for 7 months on $20 per day.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8537806 Tue, 18 May 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1619 Europe, Greece, Sweden, trains, Portugal, suntanning, hostels full true Departure Delayed with Dean Departure Delayed with Dean TRAVEL STORY: A family vacation threatened by air travel  complications, can they reach their destinations? Listen to find out!

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8537619 Tue, 18 May 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1689 travel, airlines, Cuba, family, delays, full true a Frightening phenomenon with Fran a Frightening phenomenon with Fran REMARKABLE OCCURRENCE: Even with a love of scary stories from childhood, one occurrence shook a seasoned skeptic.   

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8486037 Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:00 -0600 1492 fear, suspense, scary, family, cabin, graveyard, nightmare full true Lacing 'em up with Lynden Lacing 'em up with Lynden SPORTS EXPERIENCE: Playing junior hockey in Canada is full of surprises and life lessons. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8454333 Tue, 04 May 2021 06:00:00 -0600 2483 hockey, Junior, Dauphin, Manitoba, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Drayton Valley, Alberta, traded full true Kids, risK and Kindness with Kit Kids, risK and Kindness with Kit CHILDHOOD RECOLLECTIONS: Hazards and supports are both prominent in this story of growing up in the city.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8409593 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1414 Saskatoon, City Park, bus, assault, river bank, train tracks, danger, hazards, full true A Kill at the laKe with Kit A Kill at the laKe with Kit SHORT FUN ANECDOTE: Family time at the cottage, wildlife and Easter converge in this charming story.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8401399 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0600 676 Easter, beaver, bones, bison, cabin, cottage, kids, Saskatchewan, Qu'appelle Valley, lake full false Learning to Live Large with Leslie Learning to Live Large with Leslie CHILDHOOD RECOLLECTIONS: Growing up with an atypical father means unique childhood experiences and a different perspective on parenting.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8365628 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0600 1545 father, dad, doctor, corvette, skiing, divorce full true Drafted with Darrell Drafted with Darrell SPORTS EXPERIENCE: Breaking into the Canadian Football League as just another Canadian linebacker is tough, but it makes for some great stories.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8365521 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1627 Canadian, Football, Argonauts, Alouettes, Saskatchewan Huskies, Stampeders, Ferragamo, full false Just a New York Day with Jason and David Just a New York Day with Jason and David WILD SERIES OF EVENTS: 20-something brothers in a band on tour make the most of a one-day trip to the Big Apple. 

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]]> WILD SERIES OF EVENTS: 20-something brothers in a band on tour make the most of a one-day trip to the Big Apple. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8316451 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2004 New York, Turkish Bath, Sauna, Spa, Brothers, 24 hours, Band, Tour, Massage full true Klipper Konflikt with Kris (language warning) Klipper Konflikt with Kris (language warning) INTERESTING ANECDOTE: A short but intense story of dealing with clients, told with passion. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8275905 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0600 584 hair, stylist, salon, bangs, clippers, Cliptomania full true Distinguished Dudes with Dan Distinguished Dudes with Dan PERSONAL HISTORY: Dan describes experiences shared with three men who had profound influence on him. 

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]]> PERSONAL HISTORY: Dan describes experiences shared with three men who had profound influence on him. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8275725 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1474 father, brother, friend, travel, water, swimming, ashes, Saskatoon full false Giddy-up with Gaylene Giddy-up with Gaylene CHILDHOOD RECOLLECTIONS: A childhood memory of family and fun on the farm.

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]]> CHILDHOOD RECOLLECTIONS: A childhood memory of family and fun on the farm.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8236930 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0600 1194 horses, farm, riding, family, bull, Saskatchewan, full false Besotted with Bruce Besotted with Bruce SHORT FUNNY ANECDOTE: Bruce shares what he calls a sophomorically stupid cautionary tale of liquor and dance music.

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]]> SHORT FUNNY ANECDOTE: Bruce shares what he calls a sophomorically stupid cautionary tale of liquor and dance music.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8199785 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0600 1131 law school, dancing, madonna, electricity, fence, cornfield, Saskatoon full false Powerful People Past and Present with Pete Powerful People Past and Present with Pete FAMILY HISTORY: Pete demonstrates the power of character and of storytelling as he shares stories from his life and family history.

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]]> FAMILY HISTORY: Pete demonstrates the power of character and of storytelling as he shares stories from his life and family history.

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8199010 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0600 940 full false Moving Mishaps with Michael Moving Mishaps with Michael WILD SERIES OF EVENTS: A cross country delivery story with more twists and turns than the Trans Canada highway. 

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]]> WILD SERIES OF EVENTS: A cross country delivery story with more twists and turns than the Trans Canada highway. 

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]]> Dave Derksen Buzzsprout-8195172 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0600 1440 truck, moving van, mechanic, car thief, police, high speed chase full true Profound Perspectives with Pete Profound Perspectives with Pete INTRODUCTORY EPISODE. Pete shares insights about stories from his personal experiences and his Cree tradition. 

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]]> INTRODUCTORY EPISODE. Pete shares insights about stories from his personal experiences and his Cree tradition. 

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