The Reluctantly Podcast

Distillery Discovery @DistilleryDiscovery part of the Reluctantly Podcast Network, where host Terry Evans dives into the fascinating world of craft spirits by sitting down with master distillers, blenders, and industry innovators from Alberta and around the globe. Each episode uncovers the stories behind the bottles—the passion, setbacks, craftsmanship, and creativity that shape today's distilling industry. From bourbon and rye to gin, vodka, and whisky, (or whiskEy if you're American) you get a

What happens when legendary comedian Ron White sits down with Terry, Bill & Steve for an unfiltered morning radio interview? Comedy gold. Recorded during one of White's Canadian tours, this episode is packed with hilarious stories about life on the road, touring by bus, golf at Augusta National with Jeff Foxworthy, John Daly, Tiger Woods, Canadian audiences, and the moments that happen offstage that fans rarely get to hear. Ron's quick wit and signature storytelling shine as the conversation bou

Terry sits down with Lucas Holt and Brandon Yaggey from Edmonton's Whale and the Wolf for an honest, funny, and behind-the-scenes conversation about life in an independent Canadian band. They discuss their journey from teenage garage bands to sharing stages with major acts, the challenges of writing original music, the realities of touring across Canada, and the unforgettable moments that make the grind worthwhile. The duo reflects on hearing their songs on the radio for the first time, why loca

In this episode of The Reluctantly Podcast, Terry Evans sits down with legendary Edmonton broadcaster Bob Layton for a conversation that spans more than five decades of radio, community service, and unforgettable stories. From being expelled from school and accidentally landing his first radio job in Fort St. John to becoming one of Edmonton’s most respected news voices at 630 CHED, Bob reflects on the people, moments, and lessons that shaped his remarkable career. Along the way, he shares behin

Another TBS Flashback! Comedian Patrice O'Neal stopped by The Terry, Bill and Steve Show ahead of his 2009 headlining run at the Comic Strip in West Edmonton Mall, and the conversation goes everywhere. Sadly, we lost Patrice in November of 2011after a stroke took his life. This TBS Show was one of one. It was heard ONCE...and never again until now. O'Neal's unfiltered take on relationships, loyalty, and what he really thinks makes a marriage work — spoiler: it's not the fairy tale version is jus

Mike Braniff has been playing Western Canada's bar circuit since Halloween night 1982 — and four decades later, he's still at it. In this episode, Terry sits down with the Edmonton music veteran to trace a career that spans six-nighter grinds from Grand Prairie to Vancouver, a 25-year run as Party Hog, thousands of hours of hand-programmed MIDI backing tracks, and merch that included hot sauce, beer case cowboy hats, and t-shirts too colorful to describe in polite company. Mike opens up about th