Couple Casuals Podcast

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.

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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

Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!

In this episode, Stefano sits down once again with Mario (4TheNorth) — one of Canada’s most influential political commentators — for a wide-ranging, no-nonsense conversation about where the country is heading and why so many Canadians feel left behind.

Mario breaks down how Canada reached this moment: unchecked government spending, distorted economic data, unsustainable immigration levels, and a political system that increasingly avoids accountability. From youth unemployment and part-time job manipulation, to food bank usage hitting record highs, he explains why the official narrative no longer matches everyday reality.

In this conversation, Stefano and Mario dig into:

• why Canadians across all backgrounds feel “cheated” by the system

• how immigration policy is straining housing, healthcare, and wages

• why economic “job growth” isn’t what it appears to be

• how government spending is being reclassified to mask massive deficits

• why political trust is collapsing — and why independent voices are growing

• Mark Carney’s leadership, continuity from Trudeau, and what may come next

Mario also explains why he has no interest in becoming a politician, despite massive influence — and why speaking freely outside the system may be more powerful than holding office inside it.

This episode is candid, fact-driven, and grounded in lived reality — a must-watch for anyone trying to understand Canadian politics beyond headlines and spin.

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

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

Guest: Mario Zelaya
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mario4thenorth?igsh=MXc2YTNlNmRta2N2NA==

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmariozelaya?_r=1&_t=ZS-92JJpiCu5si

X: https://x.com/mario4thenorth?s=21&t=Cgz_58zASW84g-pj2PUNtw

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
00:00:30 Welcome + Sponsor
00:01:46 Why Mario does pods
00:03:55 TikTok growth story
00:05:11 Fame feels weird
00:08:53 Immigrants relate
00:11:29 Security checks
00:13:08 Politics wake-up
00:20:50 PPC + party shifts
00:23:07 Bots & fake accounts
00:23:53 Jobs stats breakdown
00:25:13 Food bank reality
00:30:28 Carney takes over
00:32:40 $100B deficit talk
00:35:00 Modular homes plan
00:36:08 Trump card strategy
00:36:48 Crime language spin
00:38:13 Bill C-75 mentioned
00:42:18 Budget “surpluses”
00:46:36 Refugees & system
00:52:30 Visa mills & scams
00:55:07 Sentencing & citizenship
00:58:38 Land claims worry
01:01:47 Crime & Castle law
01:08:27 Safety motions blocked
01:09:24 Prison overcrowding
01:11:31 Gun buyback waste
01:14:03 Pipelines + politics
01:16:06 Danielle Smith future
01:19:15 Uncomfortable truth
01:20:43 Routine & discipline
01:24:41 Final mindset

Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!

Today, Stefano sits down with Daniel Foch — real estate analyst, investor, and co-host of The Canadian Real Estate Investor — for one of the most eye-opening breakdowns of Canada’s housing and economic crisis.

Over the last few years, Canada created the “perfect storm”: explosive population growth, record-low interest rates, pandemic money, and massive speculation. Now, Canadians are waking up in the hangover — soaring debt, falling prices, cancelled pre-construction projects, and the harsh reality that affordability has collapsed.

In this conversation, Stefano and Daniel dig into:

• why buyers are waiting, sellers are stressed, and patience is being rewarded

• how Canadian households became the most indebted in the world

• why pre-constructions are failing at alarming rates

• how politics, immigration, and zoning shaped today’s crisis

• what the data says about 2026 — and why a slow grind downward is more likely than a crash

They also explore personal finance, investor mistakes, the rise of financial illiteracy, and the massive gap between what Canadians earn and what they’re expected to afford.

This episode is straightforward, data-backed, and brutally honest — a must-hear for anyone trying to navigate Canada’s housing market right now.

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

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

Guest: Daniel Foch
YouTube: @d​⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielfoch/

Podcast: The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast

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 — Intro + Sponsor
0:36 — Meet Daniel Foch
1:00 — ’90s Market Déjà Vu
1:34 — Data vs. Old Narratives
2:24 — Daniel’s Background
3:07 — Why Realtors Lost Trust
4:15 — AI Changing Real Estate
5:52 — Shift to Rentals
6:57 — Agents Leaving Industry
7:52 — Canada’s Affordability Crisis
8:49 — How We Got Here
10:19 — Pandemic Money Fallout
11:09 — Mortgage Shock Coming
12:03 — Record Consumer Debt
13:24 — Are We in a Recession?
14:59 — Prices vs. Rates Reality
15:54 — Why New Builds Struggle
17:01 — Buyer Patience Pays
18:15 — Should Sellers Wait?
19:42 — Emotional Pricing Problem
21:07 — Financial Literacy Crisis
22:54 — Explaining the Condo Crash
24:47 — Pre-Con Investors Burned
26:12 — 22% Closing Failure Rate
27:28 — Supply Flooding Market
28:34 — When Prices Finally Bottom
29:51 — 2026 Market Outlook
31:32 — Politics & Housing Meet
33:14 — Government Spending Debate
34:47 — Housing Policy Breakdown
36:20 — Why Builders Are Pausing
37:45 — Zoning & Red Tape Issues
39:15 — Who Should Fix Housing?
40:31 — Modular Housing Concerns
42:02 — Social Housing Explained
43:48 — Taxation on Housing
45:26 — Cities Blocking Development
46:41 — Why Multiplexes Boom
48:32 — Small Developers Return
50:14 — Advice for First-Time Buyers
52:12 — Should You Rent or Buy?
53:48 — Stefano’s Condo Debate
55:03 — Why It’s Not Selling
56:24 — Future Buyer Behaviour
57:59 — Deflation Mindset
59:21 — Final Thoughts
1:00:11 — New York’s Future
1:01:14 — Closing Remarks