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Toronto's Podcast · Filmed in the Sauna at RCVRI

MEAT ME
IN THE
SAUNA

A podcast at the intersection of wellness, entrepreneurship and creativity — filmed in the sauna. No phones. No distractions. Just heat and honesty.

WHERE THE HEAT BRINGS OUT THE TRUTH

Meat Me in the Sauna is where Toronto's tastemakers, movers, and makers come together to get real — literally. We believe the best conversations happen in the heat, so we bring our guests into the sauna to sweat, chat, and share stories that wouldn't happen anywhere else.

Part wellness, part social experiment, and 100% authentic — it's all about connection, recovery, and uncovering the stories behind the people shaping Toronto's culture.

Filmed at RCVRI Toronto, Canada's first performance wellness studio at 8 Mercer Street.

18Episodes
4.2KInstagram Followers
🔥Pure Heat

WHY THE SAUNA?

01
No phones. No polish.

You can't hide in the heat. Guests leave their curated answers at the door and actually talk.

02
The heat breaks down walls.

Science backs it — heat stress lowers cortisol and loosens inhibition. It's the world's best truth serum.

03
Recovery is the new networking.

The sauna at RCVRI is where Toronto's best are already going. We just put a mic in the room.

04
Toronto needed this.

A platform for the city's most driven people to share what actually got them there. Real talk, real city.

"The best conversations happen when you can't look at your phone and the room is 90 degrees."

Colin Hubley — Founder, Meat Me in the Sauna
Heard in the Sauna

WORDS THAT HIT DIFFERENT IN THE HEAT

"Life doesn't end when hockey does."

Luke Gazdic
Former NHL Player · Sportsnet Analyst

"Failures are meant to help you find your next successes."

Nick McNaught
Wellness Entrepreneur · Founder of Unbounded

"Our bodies are so capable, especially in conjunction with our mental strength."

Kaitlin Narciso
Founder, DROP Creative · Culture Strategist

"If you have common sense, plan your week, and fix problems fast, you can run a business."

Lamine Martindale
West-End Restaurateur · Co-Founder of Conejo Negro

"When you're on every single day, you need to recover every single day."

Anna Dua
Sports Host & Reporter · Sportsnet

"Just because you've done it once, doesn't mean it's a turn-key situation."

Ashley Haraburda
Co-Founder, STRONG Pilates · Managing Partner, RCVRI

"The one who is most critical of you is yourself."

Hazel Nichol
Online Coach · Certified Personal Trainer

"I move as fast as my happiness allows me."

Marie Gold
Registered Nurse · Functional Medicine Specialist

"Walk before you run."

Neil Sandler
Co-Founder, Neil's Real Deal

"It's all about how you use what you have in life."

John L. Ferguson
Content Creator · Founder, JLF Entertainment

"Everything that I have today in my career comes from making mistakes."

Chef Devan
International Chef · Storyteller · Host

"I found the spiritual side of things in the practice of training for fighting."

Conor Joerin
Restaurateur · Co-Owner of Sugo

"Winning MasterChef was just the beginning."

Eric Chong
MasterChef Canada Winner · Co-Founder of R&D

"Stop overthinking, start doing."

Steven Cipollone
Toronto Lifestyle Creator · @dontoverthinkitchip

"Keep it simple, do one thing exceptionally well, and never cut corners on quality."

Aki Daniel Erenberg
Co-Founder · BEAR Steak Sandwiches

"Real, intentional nutrition matters more than ever — not just for adults, but for the next generation."

Zack Langlois
Co-Founder & CEO · Northern Raised

"Life doesn't end when hockey does."

Luke Gazdic
Former NHL Player · Sportsnet Analyst

"Failures are meant to help you find your next successes."

Nick McNaught
Wellness Entrepreneur · Founder of Unbounded

"Our bodies are so capable, especially in conjunction with our mental strength."

Kaitlin Narciso
Founder, DROP Creative · Culture Strategist

"If you have common sense, plan your week, and fix problems fast, you can run a business."

Lamine Martindale
West-End Restaurateur · Co-Founder of Conejo Negro

"When you're on every single day, you need to recover every single day."

Anna Dua
Sports Host & Reporter · Sportsnet

"Just because you've done it once, doesn't mean it's a turn-key situation."

Ashley Haraburda
Co-Founder, STRONG Pilates · Managing Partner, RCVRI

"The one who is most critical of you is yourself."

Hazel Nichol
Online Coach · Certified Personal Trainer

"I move as fast as my happiness allows me."

Marie Gold
Registered Nurse · Functional Medicine Specialist

"Walk before you run."

Neil Sandler
Co-Founder, Neil's Real Deal

"It's all about how you use what you have in life."

John L. Ferguson
Content Creator · Founder, JLF Entertainment

"Everything that I have today in my career comes from making mistakes."

Chef Devan
International Chef · Storyteller · Host

"I found the spiritual side of things in the practice of training for fighting."

Conor Joerin
Restaurateur · Co-Owner of Sugo

"We just wanted to quit our jobs and make sandwiches for the rest of our lives."

Aki Erenberg
Founder · Bear Steak Sandwiches

"We're part of a process to recreate a wonderful public park, to bring a new experience and a new way to be on Lake Ontario to folks in Toronto."

Adam Vaughan
Former City Councillor & Ex-MP · Senior Adviser, Therme Canada

"If you don't bet, there's no chance of winning."

Amin Todai
Founder, One Method · Designer · Entrepreneur · Investor

"I want to connect as many people as I possibly can."

JD Bunkis
Sportsnet Broadcaster · Toronto Sports Media

SPONSORS

The brands that believe in what we're building. Want to partner? info@meatmeinthesaunaca.com

THE TEAM

Colin Hubley
Founder & Host

Colin Hubley is the founder and host of Meat Me in the Sauna, where he takes Toronto's tastemakers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and thought leaders for candid, sweat-soaked conversations at RCVRI Toronto.

He's also the co-owner of STRONG Pilates Little Italy and Liberty Village and managing partner of RCVRI Toronto, Canada's first performance wellness studio — helping everyone from athletes to everyday movers recover faster with saunas, hot/cold contrast therapy, red light, PEMF, and compression therapy at 8 Mercer Street.

When he's not building wellness experiences, Colin is a Building Automation Specialist and founder of Niagara Systems Inc. Bold, curious, and always up for a challenge — Colin brings energy, insight, and a little heat wherever he goes.

Ashley Haraburda
Co-Founder

Ashley Haraburda is the co-founder of Meat Me in the Sauna — alongside her husband and resident host, Colin Hubley. While Colin keeps things hot and social, Ashley is the force behind the scenes shaping the experience, brand, and community.

She is also the co-owner of STRONG Pilates Little Italy and Liberty Village, and managing partner and co-owner of RCVRI Toronto. A former dancer turned marketing and PR professional, Ashley spent much of her career with The National Ballet of Canada before stepping into entrepreneurship.

Her work now lives at the intersection of performance, recovery, and connection — creating elevated wellness experiences that bring people together. Passionate about movement, health, and building spaces people want to return to, Ashley brings equal parts energy, intention, and edge to everything she does.

Demi Adeleye-Olusae
Co-Founder & Creative Director

Demi Adeleye-Olusae is the co-founder and creative lens of Meat Me in the Sauna — capturing every moment of heat, honesty, and connection inside the sauna.

As the visual voice of the brand, Demi is responsible for the cinematic quality that makes every episode feel like more than just a podcast. He turns raw, sweaty conversations into content that stops the scroll and keeps people coming back.

His eye for storytelling, framing, and atmosphere is what sets Meat Me in the Sauna apart — because the way something looks shapes whether people actually listen.

María Rodríguez
Social Media Manager

María Rodríguez is originally from Colombia and the powerhouse behind STRONG Pilates Little Italy as Studio Manager. With a background in Public Relations, she knows how to craft stories, build community, and keep everything running smoothly.

At Meat Me in the Sauna, María brings her wellness passion online — managing digital content and making sure the experience shines before guests even step into the heat.

Organized, energetic, and always ready to keep things moving, she's an essential part of making every sauna session memorable.

THE GUESTS

🏒
Jan 22
Luke Gazdic
Former NHL Player · Sportsnet Analyst

"Life doesn't end when hockey does."

From life after the NHL to identity, pressure, wellness, and recovery — Luke goes deep in the sauna. Toronto Eats: Cabano's Cheeseburgers.

🌄
Jan 29
Nick McNaught
Wellness Entrepreneur · Founder of Unbounded

"Failures are meant to help you find your next successes."

From nervous system regulation to connection, growth, and showing up fully — Nick goes deep in the sauna.

🎨
Feb 5
Kaitlin Narciso
Founder, DROP Creative · Head of Streets of Toronto

"Our bodies are so capable, especially in conjunction with our mental strength."

From creativity to wellness, storytelling, and showing up fully. Toronto Eats: Larry's World.

🍜
Feb 12
Lamine Martindale
West-End Restaurateur · Co-Founder of Conejo Negro

"If you have common sense, plan your week, and fix problems fast, you can run a business."

From living-room tastings to Michelin nods, hustle, partnership, and building a spot that feels like home in Toronto.

🎙️
Feb 26
Anna Dua
Sports Host & Reporter · Sportsnet

"When you're on every single day, you need to recover every single day."

From Toronto's fast-paced sports scene to personal wellness and self-care — staying grounded in the spotlight.

💪
Mar 5
Ashley Haraburda
Co-Owner, STRONG Pilates · Managing Partner, RCVRI

"Just because you've done it once, doesn't mean it's a turn-key situation."

Ashley gets real about criticism, ego, and why not taking things personally is the hardest and most important part of scaling.

🏋️
Mar 12
Hazel Nichol
Online Coach · Certified Personal Trainer

"The one who is most critical of you is yourself."

Hazel spills the secrets to training smarter, eating for performance, and making wellness actually work for you.

💊
Mar 19
Marie Gold
Registered Nurse · Functional Medicine Specialist

"I move as fast as my happiness allows me."

Marie shares her approach to functional medicine, personalized optimization, and building a body that can sustain success long-term.

🌶️
Mar 26
Neil Sandler
Co-Founder · Neil's Real Deal Hot Sauce

"Walk before you run."

Neil shares his journey of scaling from small beginnings to building a global brand — rooted in tradition, driven by grit, powered by staying true to what makes his product real.

📱
Apr 2
John L. Ferguson
Content Creator · Founder, JLF Entertainment

"It's all about how you use what you have in life."

John shares how a strict, non-negotiable wellness routine keeps him grounded and why taking control of his health became essential to his journey.

👨‍🍳
Apr 9
Chef Devan
International Chef · Storyteller · Host

"Everything that I have today in my career comes from making mistakes."

Chef Devan shares how navigating stress, striving as a high achiever, and fully committing to his passion shaped his remarkable journey.

🍕
Apr 16
Conor Joerin
Toronto Restaurateur · Co-Owner of Sugo

"I found the spiritual side of things in the practice of training for fighting."

Conor talks building a life rooted in discipline, community, and intentional living — and what it really takes to build a restaurant that Toronto calls home.

👨‍🍳
Apr 22
Eric Chong
MasterChef Canada Winner · Co-Founder of R&D

"Winning MasterChef was just the beginning."

Colin sits down with Eric Chong, MasterChef Canada winner and co-founder of R&D, to talk about what happens after the cameras stop rolling and how he built something real in Toronto's food scene.

🎲
Apr 22
Steven Cipollone
Toronto Lifestyle Creator · @dontoverthinkitchip

"Stop overthinking, start doing."

Colin sits down with Steven — aka @dontoverthinkitchip — a Toronto-based lifestyle and content creator, to talk about mindset, showing up, and building a brand around being real.

🥩
May 8
Aki Daniel Erenberg
Co-Founder · BEAR Steak Sandwiches

"Keep it simple, do one thing exceptionally well, and never cut corners on quality."

From a backyard COVID experiment to one of Toronto's most talked-about food spots — Aki shares how a simple idea turned into lineups, city-wide buzz, and rapid growth after getting recognized by blogTO.

🥗
May 8
Zack Langlois
Co-Founder & CEO · Northern Raised

"Real, intentional nutrition matters more than ever — not just for adults, but for the next generation."

A high-performance dad and entrepreneur, Zack shares how his journey into nutrition became a mission to help people reconnect with their wellbeing through food — and how those same principles translate into leadership and building a strong business.

🥩
Apr 30
Aki Erenberg
Founder · Bear Steak Sandwiches

"We just wanted to quit our jobs and make sandwiches for the rest of our lives."

Colin sits down with Aki, co-founder of Bear Steak Sandwiches — talking about how a simple obsession became one of Toronto's most talked-about food spots.

🌊
May 9
Adam Vaughan
Former City Councillor & Ex-MP · Senior Adviser, Therme Canada

"We're part of a process to recreate a wonderful public park, to bring a new experience and a new way to be on Lake Ontario to folks in Toronto."

Former Toronto city councillor and MP, now a key player in reshaping Toronto's waterfront — Adam goes deep on politics, public spaces, and what it really takes to build a city.

🎨
May 14
Amin Todai
Founder, One Method · Designer · Entrepreneur · Investor

"If you don't bet, there's no chance of winning."

Amin is the founder of One Method — designer, entrepreneur, investor, and creative thinker. A conversation about risk, creativity, and building something that lasts.

🎙️
May 18
JD Bunkis
Sportsnet Broadcaster · TV · Radio · Digital

"I want to connect as many people as I possibly can."

One of Canada's most recognizable sports voices in Toronto media — JD talks about building a career in broadcasting, staying grounded, and what drives him to keep connecting with people.

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BE A GUEST

Think you belong in the sauna? We're always looking for Toronto's most interesting founders, chefs, athletes, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Tell us about yourself.

🔥 Got it — we'll be in touch if you're a fit. Stay hot.