Yxe Underground

Scott Dicks is a very busy man. The Saskatoon chef has worked in some of the finest restaurants in Western Canada and learned from award winning chefs. Now, Chef Scotty is giving back to Saskatoon's food scene by consulting with local businesses like Collective Coffee and 9 Mile Brewery, teaching cooking classes at The Local Kitchen, and even cooking for people in their homes. Scotty believes that food and cooking should bring people together and he's spreading his joy and passion throughout Saskatoon one meal at a time. In Episode Seven of YXE Underground, Scott sits down with Eric to explain how he ended up in Saskatoon, why he loves the growing food scene in our city and how he's become a better chef thanks to cooking for people in their homes. Scott also explains why now is the perfect time for him to get back into Saskatoon's restaurant scene.

I take a lot of pride in being the most enthusiastic person in a room. But when I meet Erin McCormick for the first time in her riding arena, I quickly realize that I don’t hold a candle next to her. Erin owns Therapeutic Equilibrium Riding. Every week, she teaches 110 children and adults with varying degrees of physical and cognitive challenges therapeutic horseback riding. In this episode, Erin explains the incredible benefits of horseback riding therapy and where her passion comes from. She also talks about the sacrifices she has made as a woman entrepreneur and what she loves most about horses. After hearing our conversation, you'll probably be left with one question... "Why aren't we all riding horses?" Thanks for listening... Eric

Kenton Lysak is a Senior Interpreter for Saskatoon's Meewasin Valley Authority and a lover of all things nature. All Kenton wants to do is teach you about the Meewasin Valley's natural beauty, and he will do it in a way that will inspire to go out and explore! He is also a brand new father. In this episode of YXE Underground, Kenton takes host Eric Anderson to Peggy McKercher Conservation Area and describes how Saskatoon is walking a tightrope between urban growth and protecting sensitive ecosystems. Kenton also explains where his love of the natural world came from and how his new son Benjamin has changed his career for the better.

Episode Four of YXE Underground focuses on a pair Saskatoon women who are helping put the city on the map. Aviva Kohen is Tourism Saskatoon's Director of Media and has been working incredibly hard to get Saskatoon national and international attention. DonnaLyn Thorsteinson helps Saskatoon entrepreneurs achieve their goals through her work with SREDA and the Square One program. Eric sits down with Aviva and DonnaLyn to find out why they are so passionate about their careers and how they balance work and family life. You can subscribe to YXE Underground on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or Stitcher. You can also stream and download episodes on the website.

Communication is something most people take for granted. Kara Broks helps people in Saskatoon who struggle to express themselves, especially when it comes to verbal communication. She is a speech pathologist and owner of the The Speech Language Network. In this episode of YXE Underground, Eric visits Kara at The Speech Language Network to learn more about the work she does with people of all ages in Saskatoon and why it's so important. Kara shares some incredibly heartfelt stories of challenging cases and why she continues to cheer for her clients long after they say goodbye.

Sarah Friesen is a registered psychologist with Saskatoon's Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program. Jacqueline Lavallee is a teacher at Saskatoon's Oskayak High School and an Assistant Coach with the University of Saskatchewan's Women's Basketball team. Their jobs are different but their goals are the same. To help children and their families become valuable members of their communities! Host Eric Anderson sits down with Sarah at her office to learn more about the work she does with children and why it's so crucial for so many Saskatoon families. Jacqueline and Eric meet over coffee and discuss why Oskayak High School is such a meaningful place for Jacqueline to teach. Both of these women are making a meaningful impact in the community and deserve to have to their stories shared. Thank you for listening and enjoy!

Mike Fisher is one of the nicest and most sincere guys you will ever meet. He is the co-creator of The Saskatchewan Entertainment Expo, which is a Comic-Con style event that brings people from all over Saskatchewan to Saskatoon every year in September. This interview covers a lot of ground. Mike opens up about how creating The Expo got him through some challenging personal times and why Saskatoon's comic book community means so much about him. He also shares some amazing stories of previous Expo guests, including legendary Star Wars actor, Carrie Fisher. You will laugh during this interview, you might cry a bit in this interview, and you will for sure learn lots in this interview. Enjoy!