Poonicast.
Poonicast.
Podcast Description
The Poonicast, co-hosted by urban planning myth Gary Pooni, is a series of conversations that celebrates folks who are driving positive change in Greater Vancouver. We’re shining a spotlight on good people doing good things in the city and introducing you to some of our favourite locals. From actors and athletes to philanthropists and musicians, these hometown heroes will motivate and inspire you to make a difference in your own community.
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The podcast features themes such as community building, sports, philanthropy, and personal journeys. Notable episodes include discussions with influential figures like Fred Lee on his philanthropic efforts and Victor Montagliani on leadership in sports, reflecting on the impact of local heroes and the importance of authenticity in community engagement.
The Poonicast, co-hosted by urban planning myth Gary Pooni, is a series of conversations that celebrates folks who are driving positive change in Greater Vancouver. We’re shining a spotlight on good people doing good things in the city and introducing you to some of our favourite locals. From actors and athletes to philanthropists and musicians, these hometown heroes will motivate and inspire you to make a difference in your own community.
In this episode of the Poonicast, Gary Pooni and co-host Kavi Tur sit down with Kam Badwal, South Asian community advocate and father of Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Jeevan Badwal.
Kam shares his journey from a village in Punjab to Newton, Surrey, arriving at 15 with no English and building a life rooted in faith, family, and football. He opens up about what it really took to raise three elite athletes, from Jeevan's early days at age three to Manav becoming the youngest player to debut for Whitecaps 2 in MLS Next Pro.
Together they dig into the multi-sport philosophy that shaped Jeevan and why sleep, diet, and discipline matter as much as talent at the professional level.
It's a warm, honest conversation about immigrant resilience, intentional parenting, and what it means to raise kids who earn their minutes.
This podcast was recorded in June 2026.
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