Episodes
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Fact Up Podcast | Episode #30 | Agatha Podgorski @ Culinary Tourism Alliance
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Episode #30 of the Fact Up Podcast features Agatha Podgorski, Director, Community Engagement at Culinary Tourism Alliance, a national Canadian organization dedicated to supporting the food and restaurant industry. Passionate about travel, food, local and sustainability, we talk about:
- What her personal travel experiences have taught her about food and sustainability.
- How delicious Canada is.
- How the pandemic has changed food, restaurant and palette trends and habits.
- Why the annual 'Feast On' event is so important for restaurants and food related biz across the country.
The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!
TravelMammal is a media company that aims to unite the global community through travel, food and cultural experiences worldwide.
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Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Fact Up Podcast | Episode #36 | Maryam Siddiqi @ The Globe & Mail Newspaper
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Episode #36 of the Fact Up Podcast features Maryam Siddiqi, Lifestyle Editor at The Globe & Mail, a national Canadian daily newspaper. A natural storyteller, we discussed various topics, including:
- What Book perfectly reflects what's happening the world.
- Professional challenges as a Lifestyle Editor in the age of Covid.
- The benefits and pitfalls of solo travel.
- What she learned traveling the world for 6 months.
The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!
TravelMammal is a media company that aims to unite the global community through travel, food and cultural experiences worldwide.
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Friday Feb 12, 2021
Fact Up Podcast | Episode #35 | Johnny Jet @ JohnnyJet.com
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Episode #35 of the Fact Up Podcast features Johnny Jet. Considered to be the first 'travel influencer', Johnny is a Travel Publisher and Founder of JohnnyJet.com. In this podcast, we talk:
- The importance of travel insurance fine print.
- The state of travel post covid.
- Using your saved up travel points for something BIG!
- His own tricks of the travel trade.
The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!
TravelMammal is a media company that aims to unite the global community through travel, food and cultural experiences worldwide.
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Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Fact Up Podcast | Episode #34 | Jami Savage @ AdventureAwaits.ca
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Episode #34 of the Fact Up Podcast features Jami Savage, Founder @ AdventureAwaits.ca. In this podcast, we talk:
- Why eco-tourism is so important to her and her family.
- The motto she lives by.
- Travel pet peeves.
- Her 'Empty Cup' and inspiration to travel.
The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!
TravelMammal is a media company that aims to unite the global community through travel, food and cultural experiences worldwide.
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Fact Up Podcast | Episode #12 | Jodi Holliday @ Tourism Saskatchewan
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Episode #12 of the Fact Up Podcast features Jodi Holliday, Travel Influencer + Brand Advocate Specialist @ Tourism Saskatchewan. In this podcast, we talk:
- Why Saskatchewan MUST be on your travel radar.
- Inspirational places to visit while visiting.
- Why Saskatchewan is truly Canada's heartland in more ways than one.
- How communities across the Province continue to support each other.
The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!
TravelMammal is a media company that aims to unite the global community through travel, food and cultural experiences worldwide.
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Episode #10 of the Fact Up Podcast features accomplished Travel Writer @ Trip Jaunt and Chief Community Officer at Genius 100 Visions. In this podcast, we talk about these topics and many others:
- Her involvement in creating the world's first 3D book.
- Inspirational people and places along the way.
- Her ability to help and give back to a community in need.
- What the future of travel looks like.
The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!
TravelMammal is a media company that aims to unite the global community through travel, food and cultural experiences worldwide.
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Episode #33 of the Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features Shanny Hill, Marketing Manager at TDA Global Cycling.
An internationally recognized and awarded cycling tour company, TDA Global Cycling offers spectacular cycling experiences worldwide, including the 5-month long Tour d'Afrique. In this episode, we discuss everything cycling, including:
- The 7 Epics that TDA Global Cycling offers.
- 5-week Cycling Tours that TDA Global Cycling offers.
- Is cycling a more preferred travel style in future.
- The growth of bike sharing programs worldwide.
- Cycling as a global unifier.
The Fact Up Podcast with Jim Bamboulis features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!
TravelMammal is a media company that aims to unite the global community through travel, food and cultural experiences worldwide.
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Fact Up Podcast, episode #16 features Jantine Van Kregten, Director of Communications @ Ottawa Tourism.
In this episode, we talk everything tourism in Ottawa, including:
- Exceptional Ottawa experiences every visitor should enjoy.
- Health and safety protocols and keeping everyone safe.
- What Ottawa Tourism is doing to promote the city post Covid.
- Virtual experiences from Canada's Capital.
About the Fact Up Podcast: The Fact Up Podcast features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Fact Up Podcast, episode #32 features Brad Long, Chef and Owner of Cafe Belong and Belong Catering in Toronto.
In this episode, we talk everything restaurants, including:
- Why restaurants seem to have been targeted by government regulations.
- Whether Brad's menu has changed because of Covid.
- Brad's thoughts on food delivery companies.
- The restaurant experience going forward.
About the Fact Up Podcast: The Fact Up Podcast features informative, casual conversations about topics of the day with industry leaders and thinkers in the travel, food and culture industries!
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Episode #25 features Guest Jerry Grymek, VP of Client Relations at LMA Communications.
In his role, Jerry works with both travel brands and influencers worldwide. In this episode, we discuss many topics, including:
- How to immerse yourself in a trip.
- Challenges Jerry's faced during Covid-19 as it relates to his work in the travel industry.
- The importance of perspective when abroad.
- Whether the USA tourism industry has taken a hit, and many more topics.