Pickle Planet Podcast

How much are parents spending on Halloween – and how can we keep those costs down? Jenna & Tosh talk budgeting tips, from DIY decor and costumes to planning your candy purchases, to keep you...

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The clocks fall back soon (November 2, 2025) and we’ve got all the advice you need to make sure it doesn’t mess with your child’s sleep schedule! Sonya Bourgeois of Sleep Bebe Sleep joins Jenna...

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Three decades of HTHS Trojans have fundraised more than $440,000 for The Moncton Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NNICU). Alongside this incredible financial feat, the school community has formed an incredible bond with the hospital...

The post Harrison Trimble High School’s Trojan Trek NNICU fundraiser creates deep ties with students, hospital | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E04 first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Erik Gingles created an adventure story for his girls when they were little, one filled with dramatic escapes, curious creatures, and reality bending worlds that reflected what was happening around them at the time. Now...

The post Moncton author Erik Gingles on turning a bedtime story for his kids into a novel for others | Pickle Planet Podcast S8E03 first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

The Greater Moncton Chorale has been connecting people through singing since the 1980s. While it’s long been known as a popular chorus for adults, it’s recently expanded to include a children’s singing group and a...

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You never know where a cup of coffee meeting might go – it could land you with the theme music to Pickle Planet Moncton’s podcast! Join Jenna & Tosh as they kick off Season 8...

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If you’re already planning to hop on your bike this summer, why not make the kilometers count towards helping local cancer patients and their families? Everyone is welcome to sign up for this year’s NB...

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Mark your Tuesdays booked now – the City of Moncton’s Block Party program with YMCA Greater Moncton is back! There are 13 free block parties planned for 2025, each in a different space around the city....

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Long time listeners may recall that Jenna wears many hats – including that of Event Manager for the Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival, which is happening June 10-14, 2025. Tune in as she...

The post S7E32: Free family-friendly fun at the 19th annual Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

We’re kicking it old school, just Jenna & Tosh talking about what’s on our minds in the world of parenting. We’re tackling the tricky subject of allowing your children to gain independence in a world...

The post S7E31: Trying not to be a helicopter parent when the group chat is filled with nervous parents and online judgement first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

A vibrant downtown is a fabulous thing – and in Moncton, there’s a dedicated group who work alongside community groups and businesses to fill the streets with fun events and activities each summer. Downtown Moncton...

The post S7E30: Downtown Moncton summer 2025 events with Patrick Richard first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Hurricane Dorian wasn’t kind to Atlantic Canada, but it attacked the Bahamas. The 2019 storm recorded peak winds of nearly 300km/h and left roughly 70,000 people homeless. Among those was Tara Pyfrom, her wife, their...

The post S7E29: Tara Pyfrom’s memoir, The Ocean in Our Blood, recounts surviving Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and relocating to New Brunswick first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Bill Welychka spent decades interviewing famous musicians around the world. The secret to his success is a beautiful mix of humble talent and honest respect: respect for the craft and respect for people. Tune in...

The post S7E28: Bill Welychka on storytelling, transitions in life, his memoir, and his days at Much Music first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Moncton is home to one of the world’s most interesting literary festivals – a 10-day bilingual celebration that spans genres, pushes boundaries, and infuses fun into every event it curates. The Frye Festival seeks to...

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Every Canadian should be aware of the heavy emotional, physical, and financial toll fertility challenges play in the lives of one in six people in this country. That’s part of the work done by Fertility...

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Kidney disease directly impacts about one in 10 Canadians, or four million people in this country – with millions more family members and friends effected. The Kidney Foundation’s Brandon McInnis joined Jenna and Tosh at...

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If reading Canadian female-led crime thrillers is your jam, listen up! Emerging local author M.A. (Monique) Ferguson has self-published two books — with another two in the works — that should be on your TBR....

The post S7E24: M.A. Ferguson’s journey from being an R.L. Stine fan girl to cultivating her own Blake & Turner fandom first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Passion. Whimsy. Commitment. These emotions jump through the social media posts of The Painted Pineapple, an eclectic shop filled with home decor, gifts, and more in Moncton. When an online presence can spark so much...

The post S7E23: Eclectic adventures in retail with The Painted Pineapple’s Lisa Casey first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Now that March Break has wrapped up, our thoughts turn to summer vacation plans — and with all that’s happening with borders and cost of living, we think it’s going to be a summer spent...

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If you’re an adult looking for help and reassurance when it comes to talking finances with kids, this is the episode for you! Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki joins Jenna & Tosh to...

The post S7E21: Explaining inflation, what we can do about it, and teaching smart financial habits with Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki first appeared on Pickle Planet Moncton.

Professional networking groups can be intimidating to join, particularly if you’re a woman trying to find her way in a changing career journey. The ‘girl gang’ at BPW Greater Moncton get it – and want...

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