If You Know You Know

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Real talk from Montreal’s ambitious social orbit.

The gist

If You Know You Know sits down with entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, comedians, and lifestyle personalities for conversations that feel more like a couch hang than a formal profile. The show follows career stories, messy life details, and blunt advice wherever the guest takes them.

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About If You Know You Know

If You Know You Know is a casual interview show about people who build lives around taste, nerve, reinvention, and a bit of chaos. The guests are not treated like case studies. They are asked what happened, how it felt, what worked, what got weird, and what they would actually do next. That makes the show feel social before it feels instructional. Still, a lot of practical thinking slips through. Jake Karls from Midday Squares talks about school struggles, performance fear, public speaking, and using personality as an asset. Eva Alexopoulos explains The Kickback Comedy Party as comedy with music, a shared shot, crowd games, and Montreal energy baked into the format. Dom Cooks connects family cooking, Quebec City, French-language content, recipes, newsletters, cookbooks, and the possible shape of future food products. Dating episodes move through speed dating, online expectations, confidence, rejection, social media, and the line between persistence and bad judgment. The hockey conversations bring another side of Montreal into focus. Brent Gilchrist talks about being recognized after the NHL, moving into business, and finding new passions after the spotlight. Guy Carbonneau frames hockey as both a sport and a city identity, with attention to how training and speed have changed. The show also makes room for wellness routines, fashion, photography, interior taste, rescue dogs, restaurant opinions, and pop-culture catchups. It is not tidy. Sponsored reads, quick jokes, repeated thoughts, and conversational wrong turns are part of the texture. That can make the episodes feel more alive than engineered. The strongest moments come when a guest’s public image breaks into something more ordinary: fear before a stage, a product idea still forming, a routine that started by accident, a career after the thing everyone remembers. If You Know You Know works best for listeners who like creator stories and entrepreneurial lessons without the boardroom tone. It is warm, direct, and very Montreal in its mix of ambition, humor, food, hockey, dating, and personal style.

Made for: For listeners who like creator interviews, startup stories, local culture, and personal reinvention without a formal business-podcast feel. It especially suits people interested in Montreal personalities, modern dating, food content, comedy, hockey, and wellness culture.

What sets it apart: The show’s edge is its loose, guest-led rhythm: serious career lessons arrive through jokes, memories, awkward admissions, and specific local details. It feels less like a profile and more like hearing the conversation after the polished introduction ends.

In their own words

Unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and rule breakers. This is where business meets real life. Raw stories, real lessons, and the mindset behind extraordinary success. Presented and distributed in partnership with Narcity Canada and MTLBlog. Business Inquiries: [email protected]

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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Candid guest conversations make career pivots, product choices, audience-building, and entrepreneurial confidence easy to follow.

If You Know You Know lets guests explain how a working life takes shape before asking what might come next. The host's direct, conversational interviews move from Jake Karls discussing confidence and public speaking at Midday Squares to Dom Cooks weighing ready-to-eat meals…

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A Midday Squares co-founder goes from stage fright to barbecue; you're allowed to enjoy the detour.

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  • the messy part of learning to speak in public from a founder who used to sweat through it
  • a food creator's reasoning for choosing ready-to-eat meals before a cookware line
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Best episodes of If You Know You Know

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Eva Alexopoulos on Returning to Comedy, Crazy Exes & Life on StageApr 16, 2026

A comic who makes the room part of the joke.

The comedian reads like someone who understands that a room can be part of the joke. The episode centers on how she built The Kickback Comedy Party in Montreal, with a DJ, music, a free shot for everyone, and a Finish the Lyrics game that makes the whole thing feel looser and…

The Real Side of Entrepreneurship with Jake Karls from Midday SquaresApr 8, 2026

A founder story about turning school insecurity into public-facing confidence.

Jake Carls turns a founder interview into something more personal: a look at how a kid who felt behind in school learned to use that history as fuel.

From the NHL to Now: Brent Gilchrist on Life After the GameApr 1, 2026

A former Canadien traces the move from hockey into resource companies and the economic case he makes for that work.

Brent Gilchrist's path runs from being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1985 out of Kelowna, BC to a business life he says is now his passion.

Building Dom Cooks: Food, Content & EntrepreneurshipMar 25, 2026

A food creator's product sense comes through before any launch.

The episode centers on a food creator with a clear eye for product fit: what problem something solves, why a green color can make sense from a design angle, and why ready-to-eat meals in grocery stores feel more appealing than cookware.

Netflix Dating Shows vs Real Life DatingFeb 25, 2026

A plainspoken look at modern dating, app etiquette, and the habits that can undercut real connection.

The episode keeps its focus on modern dating habits: meeting in person first, moving quickly, and narrowing the gap between what profiles promise and what people actually show up like.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Richard Dias on Money, Montreal & the Canadian Economy

    On If You Know You Know, portfolio manager Richard Dias connects inflation to pandemic-era money creation, government deficits, and oil prices.

    Sep 30, 2026·51m·2 clips
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    Dillon Griffin on Montreal Hospitality, Big Mistakes & Waldo

    Sep 24, 2026·46m
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    Daniel Lo Manto on 5 Locations, Big Mistakes & Bigger Lessons

    Sep 17, 2026·40m
  4. 4

    William Rossy on What People Get Wrong About Success & Happiness

    Sep 9, 2026·30m
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    Corey Shapiro on Celebrity Clients, Dream Collaborations & Taking Risks

    Sep 2, 2026·56m
  6. 6

    Inside Yans Deli: Benji Greenberg on Leaving Joe Beef & Building His Own Restaurant

    Aug 19, 2026·28m
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    Zach Macklovitch on Montreal Nightlife, A-List Parties and a $35K Mistake

    Aug 12, 2026·1h 5m
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    Olivia Smart on The Reality of Life as an Olympic Athlete

    Aug 6, 2026·52m
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    Tatiana Londono on her Biggest Regrets, Success & Building an Empire

    Jul 30, 2026·56m
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    Two Women Challenged a Billion-Dollar Industry

    Jul 16, 2026·44m
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    JORDAN SHORE

    Jul 9, 2026·44m
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    Julia Brownstein on Family Legacy, Shoe Trends & Building Relationships

    Jun 17, 2026·37m
  13. 13

    Cary Tauben on Fashion Trends, Partying with Kate Moss & Building a Career

    Jun 4, 2026·37m
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    Steve Marcone on Inside Montreal’s Restaurant Scene & What People Don’t See

    May 13, 2026·30m
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    Terry DiMonte on Radio Hosting, Elton John & Why Montreal Hits Different

    May 6, 2026·41m
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    Chuck Hughes on Kitchen Chaos, Celebrity Chef Life & Building a Food Empire

    Apr 22, 2026·1h 9m
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    Eva Alexopoulos on Returning to Comedy, Crazy Exes & Life on Stage

    Eva brings comedy with a party pulse.

    Apr 16, 2026·1h 3m·4 clips
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    The Real Side of Entrepreneurship with Jake Karls from Midday Squares

    Hidden gem

    Jake Carls comes in loud, energetic, and very candid.

    Apr 8, 2026·38m·2 clips
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    From the NHL to Now: Brent Gilchrist on Life After the Game

    Brent Gilchrist starts in Montreal.

    Apr 1, 2026·23m·1 clip
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    Building Dom Cooks: Food, Content & Entrepreneurship

    Hidden gem

    The host asks where cooking started, and the guest traces it back to the teenage years in Quebec City, where family meals, Food Network, and early cookbooks were already part of the rhythm.

    Mar 25, 2026·29m·2 clips
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    Guy Carbonneau: Playing in Montreal, Leading the Canadiens & The Evolution of Hockey

    Former Montreal Canadiens captain Guy Carbonneau discusses how hockey has evolved, focusing on increased game speed and modern athlete training compared to his era.

    Mar 18, 2026·27m
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    Caroline Vreeland on OnlyFans, Fame & Rising Music Career

    Mar 4, 2026·40m
  23. 23

    Netflix Dating Shows vs Real Life Dating

    Hidden gem

    Kavita comes in as the creator of Dashing Date.

    Feb 25, 2026·51m·3 clips
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    Benjamin Roy: Behind Heated Rivalry & Life After the Spotlight

    Feb 11, 2026·36m
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    Off Camera with Cathy Skinner: Beyond Below Deck, Work, Loss & What Comes Next

    Feb 4, 2026·27m
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    Running a Montreal Institution: Lenny Lighter on Moishes, Prime & Reinvention

    Jan 28, 2026·12m
  27. 27

    Building MobiSpaw: A Startup Founder’s Journey

    Jan 21, 2026·25m
  28. 28

    From a Small Salad Shop to a Big Brand: The Mandy’s Story

    Jan 14, 2026·32m
  29. 29

    Inside Montreal’s Most Iconic Diner: Beauty’s Luncheonette with Elana Sckolnick

    Dec 11, 2025·38m
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    Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Montreal Vibes with Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein

    Nov 26, 2025·52m
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    Single? Healing? Getting Work Done? We Talk About It All with Karl Schwarz and Monique Weston

    Nov 20, 2025·1h 23m
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    Sleep Sustainably: Inside If Only Home’s Organic Bedding World

    Nov 5, 2025·25m
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    No Filters, Just Facts with Julia Grandoni

    Oct 29, 2025·39m
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    Behind the Agency: How Anne-Sophie Goulet Built a Marketing Powerhouse

    Oct 22, 2025·34m
  35. 35

    Wellness Without Bullsh*t: The Katherine Garbarino Takeover

    This episode features a conversation with wellness influencer Catherine about her famous morning routine involving lemon water and how it became an internet sensation.

    Oct 8, 2025·47m
  36. 36

    The Art of Eyewear: Montreal’s Georges Laoun Opticien with Laura Laoun

    Sep 24, 2025·26m
  37. 37

    From Small-Batch Dreams to Big Gin Energy with Jordan

    Sep 17, 2025·21m
  38. 38

    PR, Power Moves & Sundae Secrets: Inside Montreal’s Freshest Agency

    Sep 10, 2025·52m
  39. 39

    Grief, Healing, and Mental Health with Vanessa Da Costa

    Sep 3, 2025·44m
  40. 40

    Not Your Average Butcher Shop: Inside Tocks Meats

    Aug 26, 2025·30m
  41. 41

    Frames, Fashion & Frenchies: Life with Karolina Jez

    This episode features an interview with Karolina Jez, a creative from Montreal who discusses her passions for photography, fashion, interior design, and rescue dog advocacy.

    Aug 20, 2025·34m
  42. 42

    From Behind the Camera to Calling the Shots in the Kitchen with Scott Usheroff

    Aug 13, 2025·33m
  43. 43

    From Instagram DMs to IRL Impact: Jordan Laine on Mental Health, Hockey, and Showing Up

    Aug 6, 2025·44m
  44. 44

    Building a Chocolate Empire: Lezlie Karls Gets Real

    Jul 30, 2025·46m
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    Smoked, Not Grilled: The Rise of Salmon Daddy Jake Greenberg

    Jul 23, 2025·46m
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    The Woman Behind the Table: Hanna from À La Table

    Jul 16, 2025·41m
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    Lox, Love & Latkes: with Reagan Steinberg, co-owner of Arthur’s Nosh Bar


    Jul 9, 2025·46m
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    The Bank of Dad: How to Invest Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Money) with Peter Morton

    This episode features an interview with retired investor Peter Morton, discussing his career transition from pilot to finance professional and insights on smart investing and retirement planning.

    Jul 2, 2025·36m
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    Bread, Chaos, and Saint-Henri Crumbs with Thea Bryson

    Jun 18, 2025·43m