The Weird Canadian on Podcasting, Community, and the Power of Real Life Events. With Special Guest Cody Johnston

This Episode was recorded live on April 25, 2026, Jeff Revilla is joined by special guest Cody Johnston — also known as The Weird Canadian — for a deep, unfiltered look at the evolution of independent media, the power of live events, and the new, more human side of content creation.

Cody Johnston (The Weird Canadian) is on a mission to build an independent media empire that protects and amplifies creative voices. Driven by a passion for storytelling and a frustration with corporate homogenization in film and television, Cody Johnston is empowering creators and connecting communities beyond borders. When he’s not sketching out big ideas, Cody Johnston builds software, launches new projects, and inspires people to be their authentic selves — online and in real life.

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Chapters in this episode:

• (00:00) - Podcast News for April 25, 2026
• (01:06) - This Week's Guest Cody Johnston
• (03:12) - History Hits Different Live with the Us & Them Podcast
• (09:34) - Car Dealer Live Podcast
• (19:40) - Bake to the Future
• (24:49) - Craft Brewers Conference with Brewbound Podcast
• (29:34) - Crayola’s Second Act recorded at Brandweek in Atlanta
• (35:55) - New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce live show at the Orpheum Theatre
• (44:10) - Connect with Cody Johnston

History Hits Different Live with Us & Them Podcast
Source:  Marshall Parthenon
https://marshallparthenon.com/41472/news/ken-burns-documentary-sparks-discussion-at-live-podcast/

From Stage to Stream wit Car Dealer Live
Source: Car Dealer Magazine UK
https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/car-dealer-live-podcast-features-highlights-from-our-big-event/323021

Bake to the Future
Source: Commercial Baking
https://commercialbaking.com/aba-talks-workforce-in-live-podcast/

At the Craft Brewers Conference with Brewbound Podcast
Source: Brewbound
https://www.brewbound.com/podcast/cbc-week--a-blockbuster-brewery-deal

Crayola’s Second Act
Source:  ADWeek at Brandweek on  YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UvDYkSTzKQ

New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce Live Show at the Orpheum Theatre
Source: Podnews
https://podnews.net/press-release/new-heights-live-in-la

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