How much are parents spending on Halloween – and how can we keep those costs down? Jenna & Tosh talk budgeting tips, from DIY decor and costumes to planning your candy purchases, to keep you in the $50-$100 range.
MUST READ: How to save on Halloween candy, costumes, decor & more
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
This season’s theme, Now Go Play, was composed and performed by Moncton musician Vimal. Discover more at Music by Vimal.
Don’t forget – the full archive of the podcast is available on Pickle Planet Moncton, dating back to 2018 when we started in Tosh’s attic!

The clocks fall back soon (November 2, 2025) and we’ve got all the advice you need to make sure it doesn’t mess with your child’s sleep schedule! Sonya Bourgeois of Sleep Bebe Sleep joins Jenna & Tosh to talk through practical tips and strategies for managing the transition & improving sleep in general for your family. From easing into the change with small schedule shifts to knowing when to just ride it out and trust internal clocks will prevail, we’ve got you covered!
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
This season’s theme, Now Go Play, was composed and performed by Moncton musician Vimal. Discover more at Music by Vimal.
Don’t forget – the full archive of the podcast is available on Pickle Planet Moncton, dating back to 2018 when we started in Tosh’s attic!

Three decades of HTHS Trojans have fundraised more than $440,000 for The Moncton Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NNICU). Alongside this incredible financial feat, the school community has formed an incredible bond with the hospital and created a level of civic engagement that shines through in today’s student leaders. Join Jenna & Tosh as they chat with HTHS Student Council representatives, Abi Assels and Jesse Boudreau, followed by a conversation with Friends of the Hospital CEO, Frances LeBlanc, and Director of Community & Strategic Initiatives, Katherine Robertson.
You can donate directly to the 2025 Trojan Trek here: Harrison Trimble High School
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
This season’s theme, Now Go Play, was composed and performed by Moncton musician Vimal. Discover more at Music by Vimal.
Don’t forget – the full archive of the podcast is available on Pickle Planet Moncton, dating back to 2018 when we started in Tosh’s attic!

Erik Gingles created an adventure story for his girls when they were little, one filled with dramatic escapes, curious creatures, and reality bending worlds that reflected what was happening around them at the time. Now his girls are grown up and their bedtime tale is turned into a book for others to enjoy. The Nomies and the Surface Protocol was released in Summer 2025 and is a fantastic story for early chapter book and middle grade readers. Erik joins Jenna & Tosh to talk about the messages he hopes resonate from the book, as well as his journey turning a family story into a published novel.
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
This season’s theme, Now Go Play, was composed and performed by Moncton musician Vimal. Discover more at Music by Vimal.
Don’t forget – the full archive of the podcast is available on Pickle Planet Moncton, dating back to 2018 when we started in Tosh’s attic!

The Greater Moncton Chorale has been connecting people through singing since the 1980s. While it’s long been known as a popular chorus for adults, it’s recently expanded to include a children’s singing group and a choir focused on well-being for healthcare workers. Director Melody Dobson and youth singer Anita of Rising Voices join Jenna & Tosh to talk about the power of intergenerational activities, singing with friends, and the impressive popularity of the Greater Moncton Chorale.
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
This season’s theme, Now Go Play, was composed and performed by Moncton musician Vimal. Discover more at Music by Vimal.
Don’t forget – the full archive of the podcast is available on Pickle Planet Moncton, dating back to 2018 when we started in Tosh’s attic!

You never know where a cup of coffee meeting might go – it could land you with the theme music to Pickle Planet Moncton’s podcast! Join Jenna & Tosh as they kick off Season 8 of the podcast, talking with Michelle Ménard of the Southeast Regional Service Commission about the Connector Program.
From Moncton to Memramcook, Three Rivers to Strait Shores, and everywhere in between, the program helps people new to the area/workforce create one-on-one connections with industry mentors. Jenna’s experience as a connector led directly to commissioning Moncton musician Vimal to create the music you’re hearing as the theme this season!
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
This season’s theme, Now Go Play, was composed and performed by Moncton musician Vimal. Discover more at Music by Vimal.
Don’t forget – the full archive of the podcast is available on Pickle Planet Moncton, dating back to 2018 when we started in Tosh’s attic!

If you’re already planning to hop on your bike this summer, why not make the kilometers count towards helping local cancer patients and their families? Everyone is welcome to sign up for this year’s NB Ride Against Cancer, a joint initiative of the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation and the CHU Dumont Foundation. You can register to fundraise as a solo cyclist, cheer on Dr. Harb’s Elite Cyclist Ride travelling from Edmunston to Moncton in mid-July, and take part in the official Ride Day activities on September 28 at Riverfront Park. Foundation leaders Gilles Allain and Katherine Robertson join Jenna & Tosh to talk about the various ways the community can support NB Ride Against Cancer, fundraising for non-medical Cancer Support Programs that help local people living with cancer, their caregivers, and their families.
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
That’s a wrap for Season 7, folks! Thanks for tuning in & remember you can listen to all 282 archive episodes (dating back to 2018 when we started recording in a closet in Tosh’s attic!) on the website!

Mark your Tuesdays booked now – the City of Moncton’s Block Party program with YMCA Greater Moncton is back! There are 13 free block parties planned for 2025, each in a different space around the city. From June 3 to August 26 you can explore Moncton’s playgrounds and parks with some added fun: There will be bouncy castles, Travel to You Zoo with their pets, Remi the magician, and YMCA staff to ensure everyone is having the best time possible! (Find the full list below.) Organizer Noah Black joins Jenna & Tosh to talk about the impact Mobile Fun is having with its third year presenting the Mobile Fun Block Parties.
Disclaimer: Pickle Planet & Tosh Taylor have partnered with the YMCA Greater Moncton to help promote the 2025 Mobile Fun Block Party program.
JUNE

* Tuesday, June 3 — Fairview Knoll, 111 Fairview Knoll Dr.
* Tuesday, June 10 — Pauline Frizzell Park, 387 Salisbury Rd.
* Tuesday, June 17 — Pinehurst, 55 Elmhurst
* Tuesday, June 24 — Brian Hicks Park, 120 Evergreen Dr.

JULY

* Thursday, July 3 — Lewis Park, 96 Lewis St. (note the change due to Canada Day)
* Tuesday, July 8 — Westbrook, 16 Community
* Tuesday, July 15 — Bessborough Park, 135 Hedgewood Dr.
* Tuesday, July 22 — Jonathan Park, 39 Salengro Cres
* Tuesday, July 29 — Braemar Park, 45 Centre St

AUGUST

* Tuesday, Aug 5 — Auburn Circle Park, 39 Sands Dr.
* Tuesday, Aug 12 — Canadian Heights, 35 Chelsea Rd.
* Tuesday, Aug 19 — Grove Hamlet Park, 39 Ripplewood Rd.
* Tuesday, Aug 26 — Reade Park, 289 West Lane

The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
Check out last week’s episode about the upcoming Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival, happening June 10-15.

Long time listeners may recall that Jenna wears many hats – including that of Event Manager for the Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival, which is happening June 10-14, 2025. Tune in as she highlights this year’s event, which includes hosting the Canadian Scottish Athletic Federations Women’s Championships – from ages 13 to 60+!
The Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival kicks off Tuesday, June 10 and wraps up Saturday, June 14 (you can see the whole schedule here) – but it’s that final day that’s the one with ALL the action.

* WHEN: Saturday, June 14
* WHERE: Hal Betts Sportsplex (the ballfields on Assomption Boulevard)
* HOW LONG: Gates open 8am, but it’s mostly competitors there that early. General public it’s best to arrive after 9:30am, with closing Massed Bands scheduled for 5:30pm. After that, all the activity is in the Ceilidh Tent with music by Dram & A Draw and Morgan Toney.
* HOW MUCH: Nothing – entry to everything is FREE!


The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
Check out last week’s episode about the struggle to teach children independence in an ear of geo-locators and online judgement.
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We’re kicking it old school, just Jenna & Tosh talking about what’s on our minds in the world of parenting. We’re tackling the tricky subject of allowing your children to gain independence in a world filled with internet chatter about geo-location trackers and stranger danger. Worry and risk are part of life, and making sure they don’t push you into a place of constant fear is important – but not easy.
PS: If you’re a fan of the show, be sure to take a moment & let the good folks at Excellence NB know. They’re looking for votes for the Best Podcast in New Brunswick & we’ve made the short list! (Did you know: we started this baby back in June 2018 & have recorded more than 280 episodes? We’ve also collaborated on shows for several other organizations, too!) We appreciate your support & all the times you share our work with friends & family!
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
Check out last week’s episode with Downtown Moncton Centreville Inc’s Patrick Richard, talking about summer festivals & making the heart of the city a fun place to be!

A vibrant downtown is a fabulous thing – and in Moncton, there’s a dedicated group who work alongside community groups and businesses to fill the streets with fun events and activities each summer. Downtown Moncton Centreville Inc (DMCI) is an organization that champions the city’s core throughout the year, but are especially excited about the summer buzz. Tune in as DMCI’s Patrick Richard highlights summer 2025 events and talks creating inviting downtowns with Jenna & Tosh.
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
Check out last week’s episode with New Brunswick author Tara Pyfrom, who survived Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.

Hurricane Dorian wasn’t kind to Atlantic Canada, but it attacked the Bahamas. The 2019 storm recorded peak winds of nearly 300km/h and left roughly 70,000 people homeless. Among those was Tara Pyfrom, her wife, their daughter, and their dogs. The water entered the house. Tara and her family swam in their living room to survive. And when the winds quieted, they packed up and moved to New Brunswick. Tara has now published a memoir, The Ocean in Our Blood, about their experience. She joins Jenna & Tosh to talk about the process of confronting grief and trauma that led to the book and the family’s current life in Saint John, New Brunswick.
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
Check out last week’s episode with former Much Music VJ Bill Welychka!

Bill Welychka spent decades interviewing famous musicians around the world. The secret to his success is a beautiful mix of humble talent and honest respect: respect for the craft and respect for people. Tune in for his discussion with Jenna & Tosh covering journalism, his days at MuchMusic, the state of Canadian broadcasting, and transitioning between stages in our lives.
The second edition of Bill’s book, A HAPPY HAS-BEEN: Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by One of Canada’s Foremost Entertainment Journalists, is published by FriesenPress, Inc. & is available now.
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 

Moncton is home to one of the world’s most interesting literary festivals – a 10-day bilingual celebration that spans genres, pushes boundaries, and infuses fun into every event it curates. The Frye Festival seeks to bring creativity out of isolation and into the collective experience, blending music, reading, writing, critique, and more. Programming Director Noel Bourque joins Jenna to talk about this year’s event, including the ever-popular KidsFest on April 27, 2025.
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 

Every Canadian should be aware of the heavy emotional, physical, and financial toll fertility challenges play in the lives of one in six people in this country. That’s part of the work done by Fertility Matters Canada and its annual Canadian Fertility Awareness Week, marked during the last full week of April. From the impacts on the workplace and economy to creating connection between people navigating their personal journeys, Fertility Matters brings the topic to the forefront of conversations across the country. Moncton’s Carolynn Dubé has been the organization’s Executive Director since 2015. She joins Jenna & Tosh to talk about the advances in awareness over the past decade and what progress the group is focused on currently, as well as some of the events planned for Fertility Awareness Week 2025.



The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 
This isn’t Carolynn’s first visit to Pickle Planet. Listen to her 2023 interview about her personal journey with fertility, her 2021 interview about Fertility Matters and its mandate, and read her powerful first-person narrative about her journey from infertility into motherhood and her son’s dream for siblings. You may also want to listen to our round table discussion with mothers who’ve experienced pregnancy and infant loss.

Kidney disease directly impacts about one in 10 Canadians, or four million people in this country – with millions more family members and friends effected. The Kidney Foundation’s Brandon McInnis joined Jenna and Tosh at the end of National Kidney Month to highlight the organization’s peer support programs, financial assistance options, and the annual Kidney Walk, happening in fall of 2025. He also spoke about Camp Lots-a-Wata, a week-long residential camp for youth ages 8-17 living with kidney disease. The camp is held each summer at Brigadoon Village in Nova Scotia and is open to those living in Atlantic Canada.
The Moncton Kidney Walk will be September 7, 20025, starting from the North End YMCA. You can find more information on their registration page.


The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 

If reading Canadian female-led crime thrillers is your jam, listen up! Emerging local author M.A. (Monique) Ferguson has self-published two books — with another two in the works — that should be on your TBR. (That’s shorthand for ‘to be read’ if you’re not a GoodReads junkie like some of us.) Tune in as she talks about creating her lead characters, socialite Sienna Blake and RCMP rookie Megan Turner, her lifelong love of thrillers, and her rapidly growing fanbase with Jenna & Tosh!
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 

Passion. Whimsy. Commitment. These emotions jump through the social media posts of The Painted Pineapple, an eclectic shop filled with home decor, gifts, and more in Moncton. When an online presence can spark so much joy, you know the in-person experience will be something special! Listen in as Tosh & Jenna host Painted Pineapple co-owner Lisa Casey in the studio, chatting about the challenges and joys of entrepreneurship, moving locations, and the adventures of Alfred the Mouse.
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 

Now that March Break has wrapped up, our thoughts turn to summer vacation plans — and with all that’s happening with borders and cost of living, we think it’s going to be a summer spent closer to home for many. Tosh & Jenna talk starting your staycation on this week’s podcast! (And stay tuned for more tips for making the most of a New Brunswick summer as we get closer to July and August!)
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick. 

* In this episode, we mention our #StaycationSeries from 2020. We interviewed Alaina Lockhart, Jason Gallant, Adam Lordon, Mary Ellen Hudson, Victoria Clarke, Jenna MacDonald, Tobi Pirie & Stephanie Anthony about their communities; you can hear highlights and find links to the full episodes here.

If you’re an adult looking for help and reassurance when it comes to talking finances with kids, this is the episode for you! Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki joins Jenna & Tosh to discuss explaining inflation, understanding what we can do about it, and general tips for raising financially literate young adults.
The Jenna & Tosh Show is a co-production of Pickle Planet Moncton and The Podcast Hub, and is recorded & aired by Rogers TV New Brunswick.