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Secret Sunshine

Dominic Girard, Ed Anderson, Steve Tannock

Booking Overview

Secret Sunshine highlights community builders on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast and the people behind local institutions like the Gibsons Cinema. It’s a great fit for PR teams looking to place guests connected to regional culture, arts/heritage, and civic impact.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 74 subscribers

Instagram: 1.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

secretsunshine@handovermedia.fm

gibsonscinema@handover.fm

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Host

Dominic Girard - 20-year media and podcasting veteran and producer/host of Secret Sunshine (Handover Media). Known for local, community-focused storytelling and for helping audiences connect with the people running...

Ed Anderson - Former IT entrepreneur turned fishing charter operator (Angler Management) and incoming/co-owner of the Gibsons Cinema. Brings a business-and-ops background and a community-minded presence rooted i...

Steve Tannock - Cinephile and former projectionist; current software and AI leader at TELUS. Participates as a co-owner on the show, offering perspective at the intersection of tech, operations, and film culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Local or regionally significant individuals connected to Sunshine Coast institutions (arts, heritage, cinema, community organizations) or subject-matter experts with a credible track record (e.g., architectural/heritage designers; public service/community leaders; long-time civic contributors).
Required Achievements:  
Built or managed a local cultural/community institution, Notable involvement in arts/heritage or regional public life, Long-term community service leadership, Professional recognition within a craft or field relevant to the community project

Recent Guest Discussions

Geoffrey Erickson - Local Architectural Mystery And The Gibsons Cinema Building’s Design Attribution; Arthur Erickson Connection.

Ed Hill - Life In Gibsons, Community Impact, Public Service Legacy, And Passion-driven Community Initiatives (story-driven).

Recent Topics

Sunshinecoast, Film, Local Culture, Heritage, Art

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Secret Sunshine
:

We interrupt this break to invite you to a Tragically Hip event

August 17, 2026

Hi everyone! Turns out starting a business can take up a lot of a podcaster's time. I promise you that new episodes are coming soon. But in the meantime, I wanted to invite you all to join us this coming Saturday, August 22nd, for a very special event at Twilight Theatre.CBC and The Tragically Hip present ‘The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration'. Ten years ago, The Tragically Hip took the stage for the final time in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario. That extraordinary night has...

Did Arthur Erickson Design the Cinema Or Not (a mystery)

April 17, 2026

While Ed and I were out on a secret cinema mission, it made me think about a local mystery. For as long as I've been going to the Gibsons Cinema, I've heard two completely contradictory things about the building: that it was absolutely designed by Arthur Erickson, one of Canada's greatest architects — and that it absolutely wasn't. In this episode, I ring up Geoffrey Erickson and find out the truth. Geoffrey is a designer with Studio Erickson, and he’s Arthur’s nephew.Thanks t...

We Bought The Gibsons Cinema

March 27, 2026

Something big is happening on the Sunshine Coast. The Gibsons Cinema — a community fixture since 1963 — has new owners. And I’m one of them!In this episode, I sit down with my two co-owners and friends, Steve Tannock and Ed Anderson, and share the story of why we’re buying the cinema, and tease what we plan to do with it.What we get into:How this started with Dominic calling Ed’s bluff.Why all three owners bring very different backgrounds — IT, software engineering, media, and theatre — and w...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Secret Sunshine
:

How do I get in touch with Secret Sunshine?

Secret Sunshine is hosted by Dominic Girard and Ed Anderson. Its publicly listed emails are secretsunshine@handovermedia.fm and gibsonscinema@handover.fm. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Secret Sunshine?

The publicly listed emails for Secret Sunshine: secretsunshine@handovermedia.fm and gibsonscinema@handover.fm.

How many listeners does Secret Sunshine have?

Podseeker estimates Secret Sunshine reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Secret Sunshine?

Secret Sunshine typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local or regionally significant individuals connected to Sunshine Coast institutions (arts, heritage, cinema, community organizations) or subject-matter experts with a credible track record (e.g., architectural/heritage designers; public service/community leaders; long-time civic contributors). Common among recent guests: Built or managed a local cultural/community institution; Notable involvement in arts/heritage or regional public life; Long-term community service leadership. Recent guests include Geoffrey Erickson and Ed Hill.

How hard is it to get booked on Secret Sunshine?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Secret Sunshine cover?

Recent episodes cover Sunshinecoast, Film, Local Culture, Heritage, and Art. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

secretsunshine@handovermedia.fm

gibsonscinema@handover.fm

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