# Barney's Tavern

> A Canadian podcast of long, unhurried conversations with interesting Canadians. Hosted by Chris LaBossiere from a tavern he built in his home to honour his grandfather, Bjarne "Barney" Tangen of the 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment.

One guest. One conversation. No panels, no hot takes, no clock.

## Pages

- [Home](/): What the show is, where to start, and where to listen.
- [Episodes](/episodes): Every conversation, with links to YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
- [The Tavern Score](/music): An AI-assisted album in progress, one track per conversation.
- [About](/about): The story behind the tavern.
- [About Barney](/about/barney): Lance Corporal Bjarne "Barney" Tangen, the man behind the tavern.
- [The Team](/about/team): Chris LaBossiere, Belle the AI intern, Brynn the producer, and the fan club.
- [Juno Beach Centre](/about/juno-beach-centre): Chris's role as President of the Juno Beach Centre Association.

## Episodes

- [Coming Home to Canada](/episodes/coming-home-to-canada): Todd Babiak on how Canada looks from the other side of the world.
- [Three Soldiers, One Century](/episodes/three-soldiers-one-century): Omer Lavoie on three soldiers and the cost of service.
- [Asking the Questions](/episodes/vassy-kapelos-asking-the-questions): Vassy Kapelos on accountability journalism.
- [The Disruptor's Dilemma](/episodes/the-disruptors-dilemma): Shawn Kanungu on AI, high agency, and identity.
- [The Executive Producer](/episodes/the-executive-producer): Emma May on building Sophie Grace under pressure.