- Episode 175: How to Become a Motivational Speaker2024/01/30
Linda Ockwell-Jenner takes us back to when she first became a Motivational Speaker, and some of her fond memories of how that journey began. She shares some of the strategies that worked for her in launching her speaking business… that might work for you!
- Episode 174: Interview with Mark Bingeman2024/01/25
Everyone in the Kitchener-Waterloo area where I am located knows the family fun destination: Bingemans. I recently had the opportunity to talk with Mark Bingeman, at the helm of an experience company that’s created family memories for decades. Taken from my recent discussion with Mark Bingeman as part of my Conversations video series.
- Episode 173: Have you ever wanted to be someone else?2024/01/05
Let’s face it, from time-to-time we’ve all wondered what it would be like to be someone else. There’s no harm in wondering, but we often don’t see other’s lives as they really are, and downplay the greatness of our own.
- Episode 172: Helen Fishburn2023/10/14
Taken from my recent discussion with Helen Fishburn as part of my Conversations video series. In today’s conversation, Linda is joined by the CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo-Wellington (CMHA WW) Helen Fishburn. A recent survey ‘How Mentally Healthy Is Your Community’ gave us some insight into mental well-being in the region. Linda […]
- Episode 171: Jason Cassidy2023/08/17
Taken from my recent discussion with Jason Cassidy as part of my Conversations video series. Listen as the CEO of Shinydocs joins me to talk about Artificial Intelligence and how his company has been leveraging it to solve real business challenges.
- Episode 170: Marc-François Ferrazzano2023/08/01
This episode of Motivational Moments features an interview with Marc-François Ferrazzano, Manager Service Operations for global air transport company SITA. The audio is taken from Linda’s Conversations video series.
- Episode 169: Kevin Marcus Miller2023/04/26
In today’s show, Linda chats with Kevin Marcus Miller, who is a twelve-time Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor from Seattle. You read that right. Kevin explains how he forged his way to success despite living with constant fear.
- Episode 168: Robert Pardi2023/04/02
Today’s episode is taken from my Motivational Steps Conversations series. We hear from Personal Growth Retreat Leader, Keynote Speaker, Author & Life Coach Robert Pardi. New-York born and now living in Italy, Robert talks about some of the impactful moments in his life.
- Episode 167: LinkedIn Tips2023/02/22
Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares some of her thoughts on using LinkedIn in an impactful way. What does your headline say about you? Are you using LinkedIn to the best of your ability? Use your time effectively when you’re using social media platforms.
- Episode 166: Don’t Fear Networking2023/01/22
As many of you know, I’m passionate about networking… but why? It’s a the perfect way to promote my brand, and for people to connect with who I am, and how I can help them.
- Episode 165: Living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer (Part 4)2022/12/20
Our very special guest, Melissa Day, returns to discuss more of her fight against incurable metastatic breast cancer. This chronic disease may be terrible, but it hasn’t dented Melissa’s determination to not let it stop her from living her life.
- Episode 164: Living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer (Part 3)2022/11/30
Linda’s Daughter, Melissa, returns to share her personal journey with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer and her experiences so far with the treatments she’s having. Melissa shares facts about this terrible disease and the path she’s taking to battle it along with her tremendous support system.
- Episode 163: Living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer (Part 2)2022/11/18
Linda is once again joined by her Daughter, Melissa, who is living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. In today’s episode, Melissa bravely shares more of her story, including hearing those horrible words “you have Breast Cancer”. Please note: some listeners may find portions of today’s episode upsetting.
- Episode 162: Living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer2022/11/10
Today’s episode is very special. We welcome Melissa Day, an amazingly strong and wonderful human being to talk about living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. I should share, Melissa is also my Daughter.
- Episode 161: The Challenge of Limb Loss2022/10/23
Linda talks about one of the challenges that life has thrown her way this year. But as always, we hear how Linda’s outlook helps her through the challenges presented by her son’s amputation.
- Episode 160: Regrets2022/01/26
Linda looks back and encourages us to think about our regrets. They are not something to make us feel bad, more opportunities to re-evaluate how we approach challenges in the future.
- Episode 159: Your Brand Matters2021/10/24
How important is your brand? It’s critically important, as Linda Ockwell-Jenner explains. Having built successful brand strategies for her own businesses as well as her clients, we understand some of the magic that goes into building a great brand.
- Episode 158a: October Breast Cancer Awareness2021/10/19
Due to some unforeseen technical issues, some listeners may have not received the correct show for episode 158. We’re republishing the episode here. October is breast cancer awareness month. Linda shares a little of her personal breast cancer journey.
- Episode 158: October Breast Cancer Awareness2021/10/08
October is breast cancer awareness month. Linda shares a little of her personal breast cancer journey.
- Episode 157: Self-Esteem2021/08/24
Linda returns to share her thoughts on self-esteem and how we can better accept who we are. Life is about how we feel, and how others feel about us.
- Episode 156: Thinking of Starting a Small Business?2021/08/05
Strong foundations, putting yourself in your clients place, knowing how people will find you, and what is it about your brand that’s memorable? These are some of the things you should think about in order to build a strong foundation for your business.
- Episode 155: The Future is Unknown2021/07/20
There’s a lot that’s changing in life and business due to COVID-19 and our return to a life with fewer restrictions. Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns to share her thoughts on how we can navigate this transition.
- Episode 154: The Importance of Routine2021/05/09
COVID-19 has been tough for us all. In today’s episode, I share the importance of having a routine to help us keep balanced and ensure we are keeping focus on the things that matter.
- Episode 153: COVID Broke Me2021/02/27
I’ve been missing in action since November 2020. Now I’m back to tell the story of ‘why’.
- Episode 152: Grow Your Network2020/11/28
Have you ever had someone want to connect with you on LinkedIn to “grow their network”? Maintaining a good business network is similar to caring for a plant. Find out how with Linda Ockwell-Jenner.
- Episode 151: Keep Calm & Carry On2020/10/29
Linda Ockwell-Jenner is back with a candid take on the value of assessing whether a challenge needs your immediate attention, or if it can wait whilst you focus on your business.
- Episode 150: One-on-One With Brenda Halloran2020/10/04
Linda’s guest today is Brenda Halloran, former Mayor of Waterloo, Ontario and now a successful small business owner. This was originally featured as part of Linda’s One-on-One video series.
- Episode 149: One-on-One with Lynda Murray2020/08/23
Linda’s guest today is Chief Marketing Officer from Guelph-based ShipperBee, Lynda Murray. #Covid19 has created chaos for many organizations, ShipperBee has collaborated with many community organizations as well as created job opportunities. This was originally featured as part of Linda’s One-on-One video series.
- Episode 148: One-on-One with Kathryn McGarry2020/08/18
Linda Ockwell-Jenner is joined by the Mayor of the City of Cambridge, Kathryn McGarry, to discuss some of the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. This was originally featured as part of Linda’s One-on-One video series.
- Episode 147: To Wear a Mask, or Not Wear a Mask. That is the Question2020/07/17
COVID-19 has impacted us all, in today’s episode Linda discusses one of the issues that many of us are now facing: the wearing of face masks.
- Episode 146: Knowing When It’s Time For You2020/07/09
Now is the time to find yourself, who you are, and what you want. Linda rediscovered herself after realizing that putting boundaries up and not solely focusing on helping others, was in fact, helping herself.
- Episode 145: Don’t be Fearful to Say No2020/06/04
Whether we are networking virtually, or face-to-face, people want to sell to us… and you to them. However we also need to not be fearful of saying ‘no’.
- Episode 144: Virtual Networking With No Fear2020/05/28
Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares some brief thoughts on virtual networking. We’re all doing it these days! Know that when others see you on camera, it’s just the same as when you walk into a room. Smile and enjoy it.
- Episode 143: 8 Motivational Steps for Working From Home2020/04/24
Many of us are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Linda shares some of her tips via 8 Motivational Steps for ensuring you are effective when working from your home.
- Episode 142: Growing Your Network by Connecting With Professionals2020/04/17
It’s not enough to connect, you need to know why you’re connecting and to nourish those connections to gain the most value from networking. Don’t let your connections wither!
- Episode 141: Follow-Up2020/04/14
If you fail to follow-up on a referral, you will not get the sale! This also affects the person who referred you in a negative way.
- Episode 140: How Is The Pandemic Affecting Me?2020/04/11
Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns to explain some of the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting her, and her two businesses.
- Episode 139: We Can Do It2020/04/07
If you’re thinking of starting a small business, perhaps now is the right time to plan. With the challenging time ahead, there’s one thing we may have more of: time. Time we can use to help ensure we emerge from the pandemic on the right foot.
- Episode 138: Challenging Times2020/04/01
We’re all going through challenging times at the moment. I’d like us to learn from this and change our lives for the better.
- Episode 137: The Most Amazing Widget in the World2020/03/30
You have the best product or service in the world… so what? Linda Ockwell-Jenner explains why business success is about much more than having a great offering.
- Episode 136: Standing Out2020/03/25
Many of us are experiencing difficult times in our businesses at the moment, but there are positive steps we can take to ensure we are visible and stand out in the crowd.
- Episode 135: The COVID-19 Challenge2020/03/21
Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares her thoughts on the COVID-19 global pandemic. Whilst it’s a challenging time, there are some positive aspects emerging from the crisis.
- Episode 134: The Speaking Business2020/03/01
Linda shares some of her experiences getting started in the speaking industry, and how she has adapted to enable her to enjoy continued success in an increasingly competitive market. If you’re looking to become a professional speaker, listen in for Linda’s tips in how to get started!
- Episode 133: Resilience2020/01/30
Linda Ockwell-Jenner is back, and back on form! In today’s episode she talks about being resilient and focusing on what needs to be done, especially with challenges lurking around the corner. We can’t just ignore them, or our health suffers, but we can find ways to deal with these challenges.
- Episode 132: Feeling Lost2020/01/25
President of Motivational Steps, Linda Ockwell-Jenner, discusses a common issue: feeling lost. Could we prevent some of the challenges we encounter?
- Episode 131: Sorry I’ve Been Away2020/01/21
Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns to explain why she’s been away from the Motivational Moments podcast since late 2019. But fear not, she’s back!
- Episode 130: New Business Trends2019/11/07
Motivational Steps President Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns to discuss new business trends and the need to properly research ideas to implement within your business.
- Episode 129: Creating a Recognized Brand2019/10/27
Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares some of her tried and tested techniques to create a truly recognized brand. In the early days of building your brand, think about your message and ensure it’s consistent.
- Episode 128: Interview with Jim Estill2019/10/13
Today’s episode is taken from Linda Ockwell-Jenner’s Conversations video series, where she talks with Guelph-based technology entrepreneur Jim Estill recognized with both the Order of Ontario, and the Order of Canada. Linda and Jim talk about the amazing philanthropic work that Jim has been involved in helping Syrian refugees settle in Canada.
- Episode 127: Christopher Ahlberg, CEO Recorded Future2019/09/11
This episode of Motivational Moments features audio taken from the Conversations video series at www.motivationalsteps.com/conversations. In this episode Linda Ockwell-Jenner chats with CEO of cyber security company, Recorded Future. Christopher sold his first company for $190m and has just sold his latest venture for $780m.
- Episode 126: Tyler Lessard, VP Marketing, Vidyard2019/08/17
This episode of Motivational Moments features audio taken from the Conversations video series at www.motivationalsteps.com/conversations. In today’s episode Linda Ockwell-Jenner is speaking with Tyler Lessard, the VP of Marketing for the highly successful video marketing company, Vidyard.
- Episode 125: Interview with Peter Hersics2019/07/12
Linda Ockwell-Jenner is joined by Peter Hersics, Vice-President and CFO of Gateman Milloy. The conversation touches on replacing success and failure with honesty and effort, measuring plans against outcomes and then labeling success or failure–rarely do we look at the lessons learned. We may say we learned a lesson but we often think in black […]
- Episode 124: The Book I Didn’t Want to Write2019/06/13
How does a book the author doesn’t want to write end up becoming a bestseller? Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares the story of the unusual situation and why it led to the release of her third book.
- Episode 123: Mike Farwell, 570 News2019/06/06
Linda welcomes Mike Farwell, voice of the Kitchener Rangers and radio host on 570 News. He shares his emotional and personal story about his family’s experiences with Cystic Fibrosis. This has led Mike to the highly successful Farwell4Hire annual fundraiser.
- Episode 122: Angie Hill, KFUN 99.5FM2019/06/03
Linda chats with local radio celebrity, Angie Hill of 99.5FM KFUN. A wildly experienced radio host, Angie has been a staple voice on the Kitchener-Waterloo airwaves for many years.
- Episode 121: Taking Time For You2019/05/26
Do you take enough time for you? It’s important! Linda Ockwell-Jenner is back for our latest episode of Motivational Moments to share her thoughts on the topic.
- Episode 120: How to Escape The Work You Don’t Enjoy2019/05/20
Join Linda Ockwell-Jenner as she shares her thoughts on the importance of escaping work you don’t enjoy. Finding your passion is one of the most rewarding things in life. Transform yourself, as Linda did!
- Episode 119: Castles in the Sky2019/05/10
We all have dreams and sometimes we turn them into Castles in the Sky, which in essence means they never become a reality. Linda’s always had a knack for turning challenges into opportunities. This had led her to operate two successful businesses.
- Episode 118: Duncan Bureau, President Air Canada Rouge2019/04/19
In this latest episode of Motivational Moments, Linda Ockwell-Jenner talk with the President of Air Canada Rouge, Duncan Bureau. With his extensive experience in the airline industry, Duncan brings some fascinating insights into the world of air travel.
- Episode 117: A Life Like Mine Chapter 22019/04/16
Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns to read the second chapter from her first book: A Life Like Mine. This deeply personal story touches on a multitude of different challenges, and strategies for living with them.
- Episode 116: A Life Like Mine Chapter 12019/04/07
Linda Ockwell-Jenner, Author of A Life Like Mine, reads from her highly personal and inspirational first book. In this episode we listen as Linda reads from the first chapter.
- Episode 115: A Life Like Mine2019/03/24
Today I thought I’d share the opening few words from my first book, A Life Like Mine. It’s been some time since I wrote this book, but people are still finding so much inspiration knowing that their challenges aren’t unique nor insurmountable.
- Episode 114: Sales, The Right Way2018/12/21
Sales has changed. Or has it? Hasn’t sales always really been about the relationship, and establishing trust? It’s easy to overlook the basics of sales, but we shouldn’t forget what really matters.
- Episode 113: Building Trusted Relationships2018/08/28
Relationships built on trust, are relationships built to last. Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares her perspectives on why trusted relationships are critical.
- Episode 112: Forgive Your Past2018/08/19
Forgiving our past is the most rewarding thing you can do to move on with your future.
- Episode 111: Brand Awareness & Brand Engagement2018/08/08
Sorry to have been away so long. I’m back to share my thoughts on Brand Awareness and Brand Engagement.
- Episode 110: Living with Life’s Challenges2017/04/12
I’m back with some helpful tips and strategies for dealing with your life challenges.
- Episode 109: Spend Your Money Wisely2017/03/27
It may not be true that the more money you spend on something, means it is always the best purchase. What other factors can come into play when selecting a brand for a product or service?
- Episode 108: Saying Thank You to Men on International Women’s Day2017/03/09
Linda Ockwell-Jenner takes a few minutes out of her day to share her candid thoughts on International Women’s Day, and specifically the hot button topic of the role of men. This year, the Prime Minister of Canada’s wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau made comments suggesting the day should also include thanks to the men in women’s […]
- Episode 107: Interview with Leon Logothetis2017/02/28
Leon Logothetis is a global adventurer, motivational speaker & philanthropist. It wasn’t always that way. He used to be a broker in the city of London where he felt uninspired and chronically depressed. He gave it all up for a life on the road. This radical life change was inspired by the inspirational movie The […]
- Episode 106: Have You Ever Felt Stuck?2017/02/06
Have you ever felt stuck? Find out how you can release yourself from the invisible walls that surround you and make you feel like you are in a prison. Strategies for identifying why you feel stuck and how to move forward.
- Episode 105: I’m Back!2017/02/05
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- Episode 104: Food For Thought2013/12/10
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- Episode 103: Interview with Allison Quennell2012/07/21
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- Episode 102: Interview with Athena Varmazis2012/06/09
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- Episode 101: Interview with Tyler Slijboom2011/11/24
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- Episode 1002011/10/26
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- Episode 99: Interview with Tony Lourakis2011/04/28
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- Episode 98: Interview with Renate Donnovan2011/01/13
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- Episode 97: Interview with Cecil Hayes2011/01/06
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- Episode 96: Interview with Leigh Tynan2010/12/16
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- Episode 95: Interview with Jason Dailey2010/11/24
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- Episode 94: Interview with Karen Bell2010/11/04
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- Episode 93: Interview with Karen Toth2010/09/09
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- Episode 92: Interview with Megan Fielding2010/08/27
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- Episode 90: Interview with Chris Farias2010/08/05
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- Episode 88: Interview with Kerstin Kramer2010/07/30
Motivational Moments – Episode 88
- Episode 89: Interview with Charles Chang2010/07/29
Motivational Moments – Episode 89
- Episode 87: Interview with Tony Lourakis2010/07/02
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- Episode 86: Interview with Robin Banks2010/06/18
Motivational Moments – Episode 86
- Episode 85: Interview with Debra Frigault2010/06/17
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- Episode 84: Interview with Steve Bentley2010/06/15
Motivational Moments – Episode 84
- Episode 83: Take a Chance2010/05/26
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- Episode 82: I Believe2010/03/03
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- Episode 81: Interview with Martin Buckland, Elite Resumes2010/01/13
Motivational Moments – Episode 81
- Episode 80: Is Healthcare a Right?2009/08/28
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- Episode 79: I Got the iPhone!2009/06/26
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- Episode 78: Live for the Moment2009/05/22
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- Episode 77: Twitter2009/04/09
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- Episode 76: Spam and Networking2009/03/05
Motivational Moments – Episode 76
- Episode 75: Complaining Doesn’t Lead to Change2009/02/12
Motivational Moments – Episode 75
- Episode 74: Jump on Board2009/01/23
Motivational Moments – Episode 74
- Episode 73: Happy 20092009/01/13
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- Episode 72: The Christmas Spirit2008/12/16
Motivational Moments – Episode 72
- Episode 71: Lindymobile2008/12/03
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- Episode 70: Pot of Gold2008/11/26
Motivational Moments – Episode 70
- Episode 69: Interview with Jeremy Dueck, Waterloo Region Small Business Centre2008/11/12
Motivational Moments – Episode 69
- Episode 68: Time Rushing Past2008/10/22
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- Episode 67: Imagine2008/09/30
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- Episode 66: Lots Going on2008/09/22
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- Episode 65: Somewhere Over The Rainbow2008/09/05
- Episode 64: 3 Simple Things2008/08/19
- Episode 63: Awareness2008/08/05
- Episode 62: Interview with Jane Orend, WLRT2008/07/22
- Episode 61: Interview with Tanya Riemann, Platypi Designs2008/07/08
- Episode 60: Interview with Linda Brummet2008/06/22
- Episode 59: About Me2008/06/20
- Episode 58: Customer Service2008/06/10
- Episode 57: Thoughts From the Middle of the Night2008/05/19
- Episode 56: Reward and Recognition2008/04/28
- Episode 55: Sweet and Simple2008/04/06
- Episode 54: What If?2008/03/20
- Episode 53: Are You Doing It?2008/03/04
- Episode 52: Just Do It2008/02/23
- Episode 51: United Nations2008/01/25
- Episode 50: One More Day2007/12/27
- Episode 49: Moan Moan Moan2007/12/01
- Episode 48: Mish Mash2007/11/14
- Episode 46: Look Where You Are Going2007/10/14
- Episode 47: Education2007/10/14
- Episode 45: Magical Mystery Tour2007/09/22
- Episode 44: Vacation2007/09/01
- Episode 43: The Gift of Giving2007/07/22
- Episode 42: Phishing is not a Sport2007/06/20
- Episode 41: Find Madeleine2007/06/02
- Episode 40: Small Business Security part 22007/05/17
- Episode 39: Small Business Security2007/05/17
- Episode 38: Ducks, Cars, Swans and Maple Syrup!2007/04/05
- Episode 37: Trust and Security2007/03/14
- Episode 36: Challenges2007/02/26
- Episode 35: Connecting in this fast and furious world2007/02/11
- Episode 34: Find a way to communicate2007/01/28
- Episode 33: Reconnecting2007/01/09
- Episode 32: Less is More2006/12/29
- Episode 30: Happy Networking2006/11/29
- Episode 29: Feeling2006/11/14
- Episode 28: Interview with Tanya Riemann, Platypi Designs2006/11/10
- Episode 27: One Voice2006/10/19
- Episode 25: Why Not Try?2006/09/01
- Episode 24: What If?2006/08/11
- Episode 23: Entrepreneurship2006/07/21
- Episode 22: Say What You Mean…2006/06/30
- Episode 21: Opinions2006/06/19
- Episode 19: Memories2006/05/20
- Episode 20: How Do You Feel Today?2006/05/08
- Episode 18: Things Could be Worse2006/04/07
- Episode 16: Chuckle With Linda!2006/03/06
- Episode 17: Disappointments in Life!2006/03/06
- Episode 15: Body, Mind and Spirit2006/02/26
- Episode 14: Chill out Burn out2006/02/06
- Episode 13: Everyone needs friends2006/01/09
- Episode 12: Make this New Year what you want it to be2006/01/02
- Episode 112005/12/23
- Episode 102005/11/22
- Episode 92005/11/05
- Episode 82005/10/24
- Episode 62005/09/02
- Episode 42005/08/20
- Episode 52005/08/17
- Episode 22005/08/07
- Episode 32005/08/06
- Episode 12005/07/22
