
Poonicast.
The Poonicast, co-hosted by urban planning myth Gary Pooni, is a series of conversations that celebrates folks who are driving positive change in Greater Vancouver. We’re shining a spotlight on good people doing good things in the city and introducing you to some of our favourite locals. From actors and athletes to philanthropists and musicians, these hometown heroes will motivate and inspire you to make a difference in your own community.
Podcasting since 2024 • 12 episodes
Poonicast.
Latest Episodes
Episode 11: Doug Woodward – Beloved Teacher, Championship Coach and New West Legend
In Episode 11 of the Poonicast, we sit down with Doug Woodward—an educator and coach who spent more than four decades shaping the lives of students in New Westminster. From football fields to gymnasiums to international classrooms in Japan, Dou...
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Episode 10: Max Mitchell – Wrestling Promoter, Creative Storyteller, and Founder of Boom! Pro Wrestling
What began as a one-off 40th birthday spectacle quickly became one of the most buzzed-about live shows in Vancouver. In this episode of the Poonicast, founder Max Mitchell shares the wild origin story behind Boom! Pro Wrestling—complete with ba...
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Episode 9: Fred Lee - UBC Senior Director, Media Personality, and Philanthropy Leader
Episode 9 of the Poonicast features Vancouver’s beloved Fred Lee—charity auctioneer, media personality, and longtime UBC alumni director known for bringing heart, humour, and purpose to everything he does.Hosted by Pooni Group President ...
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48:30

Episode 8: Victor Montagliani - President of Concacaf and Vice President of FIFA
Episode 8 of the Poonicast features one of the most influential voices in global football—Victor Montagliani, President of Concacaf and Vice President of FIFA.Co-hosted by Whitecaps captain Russell Teibert alongside Gary Pooni, this epis...
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Episode 7 - Part 2: Former Whitecaps Head Coach Vanni Sartini and Longtime Captain Russell Teibert
Episode 7 of the Poonicast continues our conversation with former Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini and longtime captain Russell Teibert.In Part 2, we go deeper into the personal philosophies and experiences that shaped their journeys—f...
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