The RIFF

Our guest today is the only Canadian, and the youngest person, to hold a title bestowed by the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers: Maître Fromager or  "Cheese Master".

He was named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in Canadian Food by The Globe and Mail and hosts the six-part series, Cheese: A Love Story on the Food Network, where viewers follow him around the world, exploring some of the planet’s most incredible cheese regions.
You’ve likely seen him across Canadian food media, with recurring guest appearances on The Marilyn Denis Show, CityTV’s Breakfast Television, and CTV’s, Your Morning. He’s also a consultant for Top Chef Canada, MasterChef Canada, and Chopped Canada.

He’s the bestselling author of the cookbook, For the Love of Cheese.
He teaches cheese-pairing masterclasses, consults with top chefs and food businesses, and now has a highly anticipated second cookbook coming out early November: A Passport to Cheese.

Co‑owner of Toronto’s very own Cheese Boutique, right in the heart of our west end. Welcome to The Riff, Afrim Pristine. 
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The Riff Welcomes Canada's own Hall of Famer Pete Bowman: Well-known Canadian TV personality and one of the most revered and popular anglers in the country, widely recognized for his show, Fish’n Canada with 3.5 million viewers. His tremendous passion and knowledge for the sport has endeared him to audiences and Fish’n Canada fans nationwide who still see him as just “ONE OF THE BOYS”.

An accomplished and published outdoor writer and photographer, he has also co-hosted on The Outdoor Journal Television show as well as the Outdoor Journal Radio and currently co-hosts the Outdoor Journal Radio podcast. In 2012 he was inducted into the Canadian Angler Hall Of Fame, something he never dreamed would happen. This is our Canadian fishing icon and legend.

Shout outs from the show:

Pete Bowman and Fish'n Canada
Youtube  @Fishncanada
Website: https://fishncanada.com
instagram: @petebowman_fishing
instagram: @fishncanadaoffical

Fishing Guides
Toronto Harbour: https://www.fishcitytours.com
Niagara River https://www.castadventures.com

Tournaments
 @kenorabassinternational26 
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On this episode, Maddy Goldberg is at The Riff table.  A Toronto-based chef and digital creator whose viral Instagram reels have captured millions with her sharp humor, culinary skill, and big heart. A classically trained fine dining chef, Maddy now uses her platform to spotlight community and compassion, volunteering and cooking each week at her local food bank.

In the studio, she gets real with hosts Gary and Jeremy, with some laughable candle-eating moments, pickle jobs and the challenges of the restaurant industry. All, of course, with a foodie highlight on a Toronto pasta phenom whose creator has impressed the likes of the endearing and loveable Maddy. 

Maddy's storytelling, culinary insight, and social impact reminds us that great food is about more than technique; it’s about connection, care, and giving back.
Want more Maddy Goldberg? Check out:
cookeat.substack.com
Tiktok: maddygoldberg1
Instagram @maddygoldberg
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How can musicians stream income in today’s modern world? Our guest is a seasoned entrepreneur and music enthusiast who founded Music Royalties Inc. after successfully exiting a gold royalty company, spotting the untapped potential in song copyrights that last for the author's life plus 70 years.
In 1-2 years everyone will be able to invest in music royalties when MusicRoyalties.com goes public. EVERYONE. 
For artists, he offers a fair alternative to selling out to major labels, letting musicians monetize royalties upfront while sharing in monthly payouts, stock appreciation, and long-term deals in movies or ads. This turns favourite songs into perpetual wealth for artists, musicians and fans alike.

Drawing from his experience as Chairman & CEO of Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. and founding multiple public companies, he pivoted to music royalties amid booming streaming on Spotify and YouTube. His mission is to acquire cash-flowing catalogs from icons like Avril Lavigne, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Backstreet Boys, and The Who…building a diversified portfolio that has already paid over $14 million in monthly dividends, with a 360% increase since inception.

Welcome to The Riff, Tim Gallagher of Royalties Inc!

To learn more about Tim and how to invest in music royalties, visit www.musicroyalties.com
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Here with us is a true Canadian triple threat, actually, quadruple threat! An actor, singer, pianist, and multi-instrumentalist, she has performed across Canada, the U.S., Austria, and Japan.
She’s known for standout turns in major productions like “Once”, The Sound of Music, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, 2 Pianos, 4 Hands and the Tony-nominated Broadway musical by  Steven Martin and Edie Brickell: Bright Star.
Offstage, she’s just as accomplished: a sought-after voice specialist, masterclass clinician, private coach, and Music Director. She’s on the voice faculty at Sheridan College, serves as President of the Canadian Music Festival Adjudicators Association, and is part of the Royal Conservatory of Music’s College of Examiners.
In her downtime, she shares life with her equally talented actor-musician husband, Rick Hughes, and their mini-schnauzer, Gustav Mahler. Because every dog is named after a famous composer.
https://www.garnertheatreproductions.com/
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