Couple Casuals Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!

In this episode, Stefano sits down with Mike Van Wyck — entrepreneur, veteran of the fitness world, and one of the most influential voices in Canadian strength culture — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about training, discipline, masculinity, social media, and what it really means to stay grounded in a noisy world.

Mike walks through his journey from competitive football and bodybuilding to working in high-level security, eventually becoming a respected fitness educator with a massive online following — all without ever chasing attention or internet fame. He explains how social media unexpectedly found him, not the other way around

Throughout the episode, Stefano and Mike dive into:

• Mike’s early years in football, bodybuilding, and strength training
• transitioning from private security into fitness education
• why most modern fitness content creates confusion, not clarity
• the rise of “analysis paralysis” in training and nutrition
• peptides, steroids, and the dangerous shortcuts people take
• why enjoyment and consistency matter more than optimization
• the clash between old-school gym culture and social media fitness
• filming culture, influencer economics, and false expectations
• masculinity, discipline, and self-respect through physical effort
• training through injuries, aging, and long-term sustainability
• why the gym should be a place of presence — not escapism

Mike also opens up about public perception, controversy, and how quickly narratives form online — offering a rare, grounded look at how media snippets can overshadow years of character, discipline, and lived experience.

Grab a casual, lock in, and let’s get into it 💪🔥

Host: Stefano (stefo)
Instagram: @drstefo
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Guest: Mike Van Wyck
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigmikevanwyck?igsh=Nmg2bDE3azBianBy
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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro (Cold Open)
00:00:21 Sponsor: Canada First
00:00:39 Home Fortification & Crime
00:01:08 Where Mike Grew Up
00:01:26 Targeted Theft & Scoping
00:01:53 Attempted Truck Theft
00:02:25 Old-School Grit Mindset
00:03:28 Drake Security to Fitness
00:04:32 Why He Avoided Instagram
00:05:45 Content That Took Off
00:07:22 YouTube Growth & TikTok
00:07:44 Gym Altercation Fallout
00:08:28 Legal Aftermath & Context
00:09:40 Media Lies (Celebrity POV)
00:10:29 Why He Speaks Up
00:10:46 Fitness Misinformation
00:11:10 Analysis Paralysis in Gym
00:12:36 Steroids “Pro” Delusion
00:15:19 Wrestling Roots & Aesthetic
00:16:09 Shannon Sharpe Inspiration
00:17:35 Football Scholarship (URI)
00:18:34 First Mentors & First Show
00:20:23 Darren & True Coaching
00:21:52 “Movement as Art”
00:23:20 Why Online Coaching Fails
00:23:48 Wicked Academy Seminars
00:24:55 Bench Setup & Shoulder Pain
00:26:33 Body vs Bar Path
00:26:49 Training Motivation Over Time
00:28:25 Gym = Presence & Reset
00:29:10 Influencer Gym Culture
00:30:49 Consistency (No Finish Line)
00:31:34 “Go to the Gym” Advice
00:32:49 Escapism vs Positivity
00:33:42 Surgeries & Gratitude to Move
00:34:51 Social Media + Fitness Clash
00:36:08 Pajamas, Slippers & Gym Shift
00:38:30 Classic Physiques & Posing
00:39:31 Social Media Money Reality
00:41:23 Why Influencing Doesn’t Pay
00:43:14 Peptides: What’s Real vs Hype
00:45:54 Steroids vs Peptides (Staying On)
00:47:51 GLP-1 / Ozempic Talk
00:50:25 Quick Fix Culture
00:53:49 Identity, Media & Labels
00:57:08 Politics (Canada vs U.S.)
00:59:27 Toronto Culture & Pride
01:00:00 Trailer Park Boys Talk
01:00:53 Multicultural Toronto
01:03:10 “System Abuse” & Friction
01:06:11 Social Media as “Poison”
01:07:30 Final Segment: Salute
01:07:51 Does Money Buy Happiness?
01:08:01 Life Is Finite (Perspective)
01:12:47 How Mike Linked With Drake
01:14:28 Final Cheers & Outro

Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!

In this episode, Stefano returns to the mic for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred breakdown of the biggest political, cultural, and global developments unfolding right now — from shocking arrests and corruption revelations to growing instability at home and abroad.

With so much happening in real time, this episode cuts through the noise to examine what’s really going on beneath the headlines — and what it all means for everyday Canadians.

Throughout the conversation, Stefano and Dean dive into:

• Don Lemon’s arrest during anti-ICE protests and the legal fallout surrounding religious freedom and media activism
• the massive release of the Epstein files — including allegations involving Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump
• hypocrisy in media and government accountability when power shifts hands
• growing separatist sentiment in Alberta and what it says about national unity in Canada
• Mark Carney’s reversal on China — from calling it Canada’s biggest threat to pursuing trade ties
• escalating unrest in Iran and the role of radical Islamist governance, foreign influence, and potential Western intervention
• Canada’s rising crime crisis, bail reform failures, and revolving-door justice system
• the federal gun buyback program — its massive cost, low compliance, and why it’s failing to address real crime
• Toronto’s governance struggles, rising taxes, infrastructure failures, and growing public frustration

Rather than sticking to surface-level headlines, this episode looks at the deeper patterns — corruption, narrative manipulation, government overreach, and the growing disconnect between leadership and citizens across the West.

No fluff.
No political theatre.
Just real conversations, uncomfortable truths, and critical thinking.

Grab a casual, lock in, and let’s get into it.

Host: Stefano (stefo)
Instagram: @drstefo
https://www.instagram.com/drstefo?igs...

This episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada’s best home fortification.

Visit https://canadafirst.com/ to learn more.

CHAPTERS

0:00 – Episode intro & topics preview
1:10 – Don Lemon arrest explained
7:40 – Church protest footage breakdown
11:20 – Legal charges & media hypocrisy
18:30 – DOJ politicization debate
22:00 – Epstein files bombshell release
25:00 – Trump mentioned in files
26:50 – Elon Musk connections
28:20 – Bill Gates allegations
30:30 – Bill Clinton involvement
32:40 – Corruption across elites
33:30 – Alberta separatism talks
35:20 – Western alienation explained
38:00 – Energy policy frustrations
39:30 – Mark Carney & China pivot
42:00 – Trade leverage vs US pressure
44:30 – Buy Canadian movement
46:40 – Media influence on consumers
48:40 – Tariff threats & fallout
51:40 – Iran protests & regime violence
54:30 – Foreign interference debate
58:10 – Canada crime surge
1:00:20 – Bail reform failures
1:02:00 – Gun buyback program exposed
1:05:10 – Massive costs & low compliance
1:07:30 – Toronto snow crisis
1:09:20 – Episode wrap-up

Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!

In this episode, Stefano sits down with Joe — the founder of the Canada First Movement, one of the fastest-growing patriotic movements in the country — for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about Canadian identity, government accountability, mass immigration, and the future of the nation.

Joe opens up about his upbringing, family values, and what first pushed him into political activism during COVID — from organizing rallies for children’s sports to standing on the front lines of the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, where he witnessed arrests, police crackdowns, and the use of the Emergencies Act firsthand.

Throughout the episode, Stefano and Joe dive into:

​ the origins and mission of the Canada First Movement
​ how COVID policies sparked political awakening across Canada
​ the Freedom Convoy and what really happened on the ground
​ mainstream media’s influence on public opinion
​ mass immigration and its impact on housing, healthcare, and jobs
​ counter-protesters, political funding, and organized opposition
​ the loss of Canadian identity, values, and patriotism
​ what it truly means to put Canadians first

Joe explains why he believes unchecked immigration, government spending abroad, and cultural division are pushing Canada away from its roots — and why he’s committed to reigniting pride, unity, and accountability across the country.

This episode is passionate, intense, and deeply thought-provoking — offering a firsthand look into modern Canadian activism and the growing movement challenging the political status quo.

Grab a casual, lock in, and let’s get into it 🇨🇦🔥

Host: Stefano (stefo)
Instagram: @drstefo
https://www.instagram.com/drstefo?igs...

Guest: Joe Anidjar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puckdaddy93?igsh=MTVkazV5aWkzdG51Zw==

This episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada’s best home fortification.

Visit https://canadafirst.com/ to learn more.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Episode intro
1:00 Who is Joe?
2:15 Joe’s upbringing & family values
5:30 Losing Canadian values
8:40 Politics & accountability
10:05 Media as the problem
13:00 COVID wake-up call
14:00 Organizing early protests
15:00 Freedom Convoy experience
17:40 Arrests & Emergencies Act
20:00 Global impact of convoy
24:40 What is Canada First?
26:10 Mass immigration effects
29:30 Counter-protesters & funding
31:50 Silencing opposition tactics
34:10 Political division in Canada
37:20 Conservatives vs PPC
40:50 Working with other groups
43:10 Recent protests & arrests
45:40 Immigration vs integration
49:20 Temporary worker programs
51:50 Canada funding overseas
53:00 Untapped Canadian resources
55:10 Loss of Canadian identity
56:30 What it means to be Canadian
59:50 Is Joe proud to be Canadian?
1:01:40 Final message

Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!

In this episode, Stefano steps back into the mic for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation on the political, economic, and cultural forces shaping the world right now — with a heavy focus on international events, government accountability, and the downstream consequences everyday people are starting to feel.

This episode covers a lot of ground — because there’s a lot happening.

From the United States to Canada and beyond, the discussion breaks down how global instability, political corruption, and media narratives are colliding in real time — often faster than the public can process.

Throughout the episode, the conversation dives into:

• escalating international tensions and geopolitical flashpoints
• the ICE shooting in Minnesota and the political fallout surrounding immigration enforcement
• media framing, public outrage, and how narratives fuel instability
• widespread fraud uncovered in U.S. childcare and aid programs — and what it reveals about government oversight
• the U.S. capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and why it matters globally
• oil, national security, BRICS, and threats to dollar-based trade systems
• how foreign policy decisions in the U.S. directly impact Canada’s economy
• Chrystia Freeland’s resignation and appointment as Ukraine’s economic advisor
• alleged political corruption, accountability gaps, and trust erosion in Canadian leadership
• rising crime, taxation, and governance failures at the municipal level

Rather than focusing on partisan talking points, this episode zooms out to examine patterns — how power operates, how money moves, and why institutions across the West are facing growing skepticism from the public.

This is a long-form, reflective conversation meant to cut through noise, challenge narratives, and encourage critical thinking during a time when information is abundant — but clarity is rare.

No theatrics.
No surface-level takes.
Just context, perspective, and hard questions.

Grab a casual, lock in, and let’s get into it.

Host: Stefano (stefo)
Instagram: @drstefo
https://www.instagram.com/drstefo?igs...

This episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada’s best home fortification.

Visit https://canadafirst.com/ to learn more.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction & Crime Surge
01:15 Canada First Partnership
03:20 U.S. Chaos to Start 2026
06:10 Minnesota Killing & ICE
10:05 Mid-Roll Ad Break
11:10 Border Policy Fallout
15:40 Women Dying & Silence
20:10 Media Narrative Control
24:50 Why This Feels Different
29:30 Venezuela Night Raid
30:45 Trump Watches the Op
34:10 Maduro, Cartels & Oil
38:40 Civilian Deaths & Reality
42:30 Why Venezuela Matters
46:20 Canada’s Weak Response
50:10 MPs Crossing the Floor
54:40 Liberals & Election Games
58:50 Bribery & Corruption Claims
01:00:20 Toronto Tax Increases
01:03:30 Chow, Socialism & Spin
01:06:30 Canada’s Breaking Point
01:07:45 2026 Predictions
01:08:39 Final Thoughts

Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!

In this episode, Stefano sits down with Canadian professional boxer Ryan Rozicki — one of the most feared and authentic fighters in the country — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about grit, violence, discipline, and what it truly takes to survive at the highest levels of boxing.

Ryan opens up about growing up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where toughness wasn’t optional and fighting was part of daily life. From small-town rivalries and street fights to run-ins with the law, he explains how that environment shaped his mindset — and ultimately led him to boxing.

Throughout the episode, Stefano and Ryan dive into:

​growing up in a blue-collar, no-excuses environment
​how street fighting shaped Ryan’s mentality and durability
​boxing as a form of control, discipline, and survival
​the thin line between rage and composure in the ring
​why real toughness can’t be taught or bought
​Canadian boxing’s history, reputation, and what still needs to change
​respect, masculinity, and why young men need challenge — not comfort

Ryan also shares how boxing quite literally saved his life, why he isn’t afraid of being hurt or knocked out, and how studying fighters like Jack Dempsey defined his identity as a pressure-first.

Host: Stefano (stefo)
Instagram: @drstefo
https://www.instagram.com/drstefo?igs...

Guest: Ryan Rozicki
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_rozicki?igsh=cDU4bm02d3U4b2t6

This episode is brought to you by Canada First — secure your home with Canada’s best home fortification.

Visit https://canadafirst.com/ to learn more.

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Intro & Welcome
00:01:07 Welcome + Sponsor
00:02:07 Who Is Ryan Rozicki
00:03:54 Cape Breton & Tough Upbringing
00:05:32 Street Fights & Early Violence
00:07:37 Emotion vs Boxing Control
00:09:25 Bare Knuckle & Trailer Park Fights
00:11:55 Reputation & Growth Spurt
00:14:06 Born A Fighter Mentality
00:16:06 Boxing Saves His Life
00:18:18 Trouble With The Law
00:19:45 First Boxing Gym Experience
00:22:01 Discovering Jack Dempsey
00:23:43 Turning Pro & Amateur Suspension
00:25:18 Training In Isolation
00:27:45 First Pro Fight
00:29:31 Fear, Death & Fighting
00:30:57 State Of Canadian Boxing
00:33:15 Jake Paul & Canadian Disrespect
00:35:01 Damage, Durability & Style
00:37:12 Reality Of Violence
00:39:46 Russian War Fight
00:42:36 Oscar Rivas Fight
00:44:12 Long-Term Damage Discussion
00:47:49 Mental Warfare
00:49:02 Masculinity & Violence
00:51:35 Discipline & Fatherhood
00:54:09 Training Through Pain
00:56:43 Legacy & Respect
00:57:59 Advice To Young Men
01:00:39 Channeling Aggression
01:03:35 Purpose & Survival
01:06:25 Final Reflections
01:10:37 Final Mindset