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   23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

   Snap, Crackle and Pop

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Snap! Mike & Geoff navigate through the crackling changes in the BC political landscape that took place in the preceding 72 hours: the migration of MLAs to CentreBC, the resignation of KLF, the rise of Lorne Doerkson as BC Conservative leader, the return of (most) CentreBC MLAs to the Conservative caucus, and the ultimate call of the election for October 24th. Mike &am...

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   19 Sep 2026 · 54 min

   Snap Emergency Pod

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC, National Police Federation, and CUPE BC. Mike & Geoff attempt to recap the fast-moving events that appear to signal a snap BC election to be called within days. They discuss the political calculation, the Conservative Chaos (to the power of 10), Premier Eby’s speech to the UBCM and what he promised, and the impact a snap election will have on BC’s 161 municipalities and 27 regional districts that go to ...

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   16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

   "Pinot Nope" with Mike de Jong

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Mike and Geoff welcome former BC Attorney-General and Finance Minister Mike de Jong for another visit to Hotel Pacifico. De Jong tackles this week’s Quarterly Report that shows rising red ink and explains why he signed a letter, along with 10 other BC Attorneys-General in support of the Treaty process. The talk inevitably leads to the Conservatives and where things a...

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   12 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

   SPECIAL SERIES: "Local Combat" with McDonald, Meggs and Zussman

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from FortisBC, National Police Federation, and CUPE BC. Hotel Pacifico’s Local Combat. Episode 1 of 5. Mike, Geoff, and longtime friend of the pod Richard Zussman break down the races to watch in BC’s local communities. On October 17th, British Columbians will elect mayors, councillors, and area directors for new four-year terms. Episode segments include: Top of the Ballot – the biggest local elections story of the ...

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   9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

   "Chief Concern" with Fiona Wilson

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Geoff and Mike welcome the City of Victoria’s Chief Constable Fiona Wilson to discuss policing the streets, the need for treatment, and the experience with decriminalizing drugs. In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike reveal a new short pod series on local elections starting soon. They also discuss accounting for natural gas, the impact and legacy of Joan Phillip, and ongoing C...

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   28 Aug 2026 · 55 min

   Emergency Pod: Conservative Chaos

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Mike & Geoff rush to their screens to record an Emergency Podcast on the BC Conservative chaos unfolding this week: 5 MLAs leaving caucus, a bumpy byelection announcement, leaked audio and a senior staff firing, and a 'Triple O Summit' of political operatives seeking to find their way forward. Add to that political meal - a side of DRIPA for good measure. 🏨🌄 Chec...

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   27 Aug 2026 · 54 min

   "Mission Critical" with Andrew Percy

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Former UK Conservative MP and newly minted Vancouver resident Andrew Percy returns to Hotel Pacifico. Mike, Geoff and Andrew discuss the 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 trade dispute with Andrew bringing a UK / Euro perspective and relating the Brexit debate to the current trade war. Andrew also notes the parallels between BC Conservative turmoil and friction in other Conservative coalitions. 🏨🌄 Ch...

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   19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

   "The Middle Man" with Peter Milobar

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Newly independent, Kamloops-Centre MLA Peter Milobar joins Geoff and Mike to discuss his decision to leave the BC Conservative caucus. Milobar discusses his decision, the tumultuous path he’s travelled since 2017 when he was first elected - having served under 8 leaders - and what’s next. A new party? More MLAs to follow? Mike and Geoff breeze through other to...

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   13 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

   "By the Book" with Howard White

   Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Geoff and Mike welcome Howard White, owner of Harbour Publishing, BC’s most prolific publisher. White discusses the appetite of British Columbians for regional stories and the array of titles Harbour has published over the years. Geoff raises the question about which BC political books are yet to be written (Mike?). In the Strategy Suite, Geoff and Mike are swamped...

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    5 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

    "Cold industry, hot forests" with Kim Haakstad

    Hotel Pacifico was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as FortisBC. Mike and Geoff welcome Kim Haakstad, CEO of the Council of Forest Industries, to discuss the struggling forest industry, the top 3 actions that would bring relief, and the impact of fire season. In the Strategy Suite, the hosts discuss a clipping of the week on ranching, the state of the BC Conservatives, dissent within David Eby’s cabinet on LNG, and Mark Carney’s BC blit...