Season 8 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts April 7th, 2025!In this season, Al visits Regina, Saskatchewan.Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season. 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Season 8 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts April 7th, 2025!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this season, Al visits Regina, Saskatchewan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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Season 8 of the award-winning 'Yes, We Are Open' podcast starts April 7th, 2025! In this season, Al visits Regina, Saskatchewan. Here is a little teaser for the upcoming season.

Season 8 Trailer

In the season 7 finale of Yes, We Are Open, Al is in Oakville, Ontario visiting Tyler and Jordie Schwartz from Retrofestive, a unique pop culture and Christmas store.Tyler started selling Christmas Story leg lamps back in 2007. When that went well, he added Christmas Vacation moose mugs. Now Retrofestive is Canada’s top shop for old-school fun! Learn how he did it and about his journey along the way.You can learn more about Retrofestive at <a href="https://www.retrofestive.ca/" target="_blank">retrofestive.ca</a>.Credits:<ul><li>Amy Blundell - Leadership</li><li>Rick Stephan - Leadership</li><li>Caleigh Ellis – Graphic Artist</li><li>Chetan Dhananjaya – Webmaster</li><li>Loki Nichlani – Webmaster</li><li>Niyati Budhiraja – Webmaster</li><li>Mallory McWhirther – Social Media</li><li>Cheyenne Jenkins - Social Media</li><li>Patricia Crowe – PM</li><li>Jessica Lepage  – Translation</li><li>Pascale Dumas-Bresse – Translation</li><li>Pao-Lan Ladouceur – Translation</li><li>Melanie Bell – Translation</li><li>ValérieBoisvert – Translation</li><li>Marc-AndréHoule – Translation</li><li>Gladys Bagang – Logistics & Admin</li><li>The rest of the Moneris for their support!</li></ul>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;In the season 7 finale of Yes, We Are Open, Al is in Oakville, Ontario visiting &lt;strong&gt;Tyler and Jordie Schwartz&lt;/strong&gt; from &lt;strong&gt;Retrofestive&lt;/strong&gt;, a unique pop culture and Christmas store.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tyler started selling Christmas Story leg lamps back in 2007. When that went well, he added Christmas Vacation moose mugs. Now &lt;i&gt;Retrofestive&lt;/i&gt; is Canada’s top shop for old-school fun! Learn how he did it and about his journey along the way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can learn more about &lt;i&gt;Retrofestive&lt;/i&gt; at &lt;a href="https://www.retrofestive.ca/" target="_blank"&gt;retrofestive.ca&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Credits:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Amy Blundell - Leadership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rick Stephan - Leadership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Caleigh Ellis – Graphic Artist&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chetan Dhananjaya – Webmaster&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Loki Nichlani – Webmaster&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Niyati Budhiraja – Webmaster&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mallory McWhirther – Social Media&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cheyenne Jenkins - Social Media&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Patricia Crowe – PM&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jessica Lepage  – Translation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pascale Dumas-Bresse – Translation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pao-Lan Ladouceur – Translation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Melanie Bell – Translation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;ValérieBoisvert – Translation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Marc-AndréHoule – Translation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gladys Bagang – Logistics &amp; Admin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The rest of the Moneris for their support!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
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In the season 7 finale of Yes, We Are Open, Al is in Oakville, Ontario visiting Tyler and Jordie Schwartz from Retrofestive, a unique pop culture and Christmas store.

RetroFestive

Al’s final stop in Winnipeg is at Jenna Rae Cakes, co-owned by twin-sisters Jenna Hutchinson and Ashley Kosowan. Their dream began 15 years ago in their small apartment, sparked by an episode of Cake Boss, and grew into a legitimate business despite numerous legal and logistical hurdles.Hear about the challenges of balancing school, work, and starting their bakery from the ground up, including the crucial moments they realized they needed to take the business to the next level.You can learn more about Jenna Rae Cakes at <a href="https://jennaraecakes.com/" target="_blank">jennaraecakes.com</a>. 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;Al’s final stop in Winnipeg is at &lt;strong&gt;Jenna Rae Cakes&lt;/strong&gt;, co-owned by twin-sisters &lt;strong&gt;Jenna Hutchinson&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Ashley Kosowan&lt;/strong&gt;. Their dream began 15 years ago in their small apartment, sparked by an episode of &lt;i&gt;Cake Boss&lt;/i&gt;, and grew into a legitimate business despite numerous legal and logistical hurdles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hear about the challenges of balancing school, work, and starting their bakery from the ground up, including the crucial moments they realized they needed to take the business to the next level.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can learn more about &lt;i&gt;Jenna Rae Cakes&lt;/i&gt; at &lt;a href="https://jennaraecakes.com/" target="_blank"&gt;jennaraecakes.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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Al’s final stop in Winnipeg is at Jenna Rae Cakes, co-owned by twin-sisters Jenna Hutchinson and Ashley Kosowan. Their dream began 15 years ago in their small apartment, sparked by an episode of Cake Boss, and grew into a legitimate business despite numerous legal and logistical hurdles.

Jenna Rae Cakes

We hit the bullseye with this episode this week! Al visits Neil Migalski, General Manager at AVO Gameroom. They talk about the rich history and unique charm of this beloved Winnipeg establishment founded in April 1963 by three brothers, and how it has evolved into a community staple known for its pool supplies, dart equipment, poker accessories, and more.Neil shares his passion and vision for keeping this family-friendly hub at the forefront of recreational gaming.You can learn more about AVO Gameroom at <a href="http://www.avogameroom.com/en/home" target="_blank">avogameroom.com</a>. 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;We hit the bullseye with this episode this week! Al visits &lt;strong&gt;Neil Migalski&lt;/strong&gt;, General Manager at &lt;strong&gt;AVO Gameroom&lt;/strong&gt;. They talk about the rich history and unique charm of this beloved Winnipeg establishment founded in April 1963 by three brothers, and how it has evolved into a community staple known for its pool supplies, dart equipment, poker accessories, and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Neil shares his passion and vision for keeping this family-friendly hub at the forefront of recreational gaming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can learn more about &lt;i&gt;AVO Gameroom&lt;/i&gt; at &lt;a href="http://www.avogameroom.com/en/home" target="_blank"&gt;avogameroom.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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We hit the bullseye with this episode this week! Al visits Neil Migalski, General Manager at AVO Gameroom. They talk about the rich history and unique charm of this beloved Winnipeg establishment founded in April 1963 by three brothers, and how it has evolved into a community staple known for its pool supplies, dart equipment, poker accessories, and more.

Avo Gameroom

We tee off episode 5 as Al visits with Amy Cerasani, from Shooters Family Golf Centre and Restaurant. The Cerasani family transformed a modest driving range into a beloved community hub serving Winnipeg for the past 31 years and counting.Listen now to learn about the family's deep-rooted entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges and triumphs they've faced, and Amy’s own journey growing up within the vibrant atmosphere of Shooters.You can learn more about Shooters Family Golf Centre at <a href="https://www.shootersgolf.ca/" target="_blank">shootersgolf.ca</a>. 
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<description>&lt;p&gt;We tee off episode 5 as Al visits with &lt;strong&gt;Amy Cerasani&lt;/strong&gt;, from &lt;strong&gt;Shooters Family Golf Centre and Restaurant&lt;/strong&gt;. The Cerasani family transformed a modest driving range into a beloved community hub serving Winnipeg for the past 31 years and counting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen now to learn about the family's deep-rooted entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges and triumphs they've faced, and Amy’s own journey growing up within the vibrant atmosphere of Shooters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can learn more about &lt;i&gt;Shooters Family Golf Centre&lt;/i&gt; at &lt;a href="https://www.shootersgolf.ca/" target="_blank"&gt;shootersgolf.ca&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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We tee off episode 5 as Al visits with Amy Cerasani, from Shooters Family Golf Centre and Restaurant. The Cerasani family transformed a modest driving range into a beloved community hub serving Winnipeg for the past 31 years and counting.

Shooters Family Golf Centre & Restaurant

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