Mountie Doug Bartered With a Spirit — Then the Show Imploded | The Sportcat Show

The night the gremlins won — and the Mountie saved the show. A studio link strands retired RCMP officer Doug Lawrence in the wrong room, a second guest cancels at the last minute, and co-host Alison battles her connection from California. Then Doug sits down and delivers one of the most powerful hours in show history: 19 months policing alone in the Arctic, a retirement party fueled by Everclear fetched from Alaska, mentoring his way through PTSD — and, for our Big Question, the night a spirit stood in his closet and told him, "It's time. I'm here for your mom," and Doug bartered for more time. Doug's books — The Gift of Mentoring, You Are Not Alone, and Grief: The Silent Pandemic — are on Amazon, and you can find him at talentc.ca. Jen Shaw's books live at jmshawauthor.com. And as always on The Sportcat Show, we end up in the strange: every guest faces our Big Question — have you ever had a paranormal encounter, or seen Bigfoot? New episodes Wednesdays at 9 PM ET. 01:29 The Night Goes Sideways: One Guest Lost, One Guest Stranded 02:47 Where's Doug? Trapped in the Old Studio 07:16 Jen Goes Mama Bear: The Schoolyard Chair Incident 13:03 Doug Lawrence Arrives — the Show Officially Starts 14:49 Saskatchewan Farm Boy to Mountie 17:20 3,800 Hours: Doug's Mentoring Fellowship 18:45 PTSD & the Weight of Other People's Pain 22:07 Mentoring Without Making Them Relive It 25:00 The Sock Drawer: How First Responders File Trauma 27:58 Coffee, Potatoes & the Mounties at the Farm 31:20 The Postings: Prince Rupert to the Arctic Circle 35:00 19 Months Alone in Dease Lake 37:08 Policing an Inuit Community by Sign Language 38:48 Liquor Orders, Home Brew & Beer Night 42:05 The Retirement Party & the Everclear Run to Alaska 44:24 Most Memorable Day: Launching TalentC 46:25 Three Books: Mentoring, Mental Health & Grief 49:05 Writing as Therapy — and Exposure Therapy 50:58 "Is That the Hill You Want to Die On?" 55:03 Audiobooks, Bernie Baggs & Aim for the Moon 59:29 Family & Friends First — His Greatest Life Lesson 1:00:29 THE BIG QUESTION: "It's Time — I'm Here for Your Mom" 1:10:00 A Mountie Memoir? Plus: "What's a Typewriter?" 1:13:08 "You'll Never Make It" — Proving the Doubters Wrong 1:24:19 Doug's Goodbye & Where to Find Him 1:32:07 Jen Shaw's Author Masterclass: Relaunching a Series 1:35:33 Developmental Edits, Beta Readers & the Road to Publish 1:39:00 Plotter vs. Pantser: 11 Chapters Written on a Phone 1:50:20 The Dolly Parton Mystery: When Did Mom Sing Backup? 1:52:52 Flock Cameras, Spy Balloons & "They Can't Find Bigfoot" 👍 If this one hits you, subscribe and share it for more wild stories! 📺 👇 SUPPORT THE SHOW & SUBSCRIBE 👇    / @sportcatshow   📻 CATCH SPORTCAT LIVE ON THE RADIO Don't miss Sportcat spinning classic rock! Tune in to The Thin Line Rock Station every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Listen live: www.thethinlinerockstation.com 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW: The Sportcat Show broadcasts live across Australia on DARE Media Group radio stations (Radio X & DARE Talk Radio) and streams live right here on YouTube. 📻 Where to Listen Online & Radio Syndication: Radio X (Australia): www.daremediagroup.com.au/our-stations/radioxau WZQR.FM (Pine Island, FL - Overnights): https://wzqr.fm Radio Free Nashville WRFN (103.7 / 107.1 FM - Overnight Saturdays): radiofreenashville.org 📱 CONNECT WITH THE SPORTCAT COMMUNITY Facebook Page:   / sportcatpodcast   Facebook Group:   / sportcatshow   Instagram:   / sportcatshows   Twitter/X:   / sportcat   Reddit:   / sportcatsmisfits   Listen on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... 🎙️ SEND A MESSAGE OR VOICEMAIL Want to send me something or be featured on the show? Leave a Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/Sportcat⁠⁠ Text or Voicemail: (404) 492-6095 Email: sportcatshow@gmail.com ☕ TIP JAR (Keep the lights on & the mic hot!) PayPal: paypal.me/sportcat Venmo: venmo.com/u/Sportcatmedic CashApp: cash.app/$Sportcatmedic Legal Disclaimer for The Sportcat Show: The views, opinions, and satirical content expressed on this broadcast are solely those of the host, Glen “Sportcat” Jackson, co-hosts, and their guests. They do not reflect the views of any affiliated networks, radio stations, sponsors, or platforms hosting the show. For Entertainment Purposes Only: All commentary—especially regarding news, sports, emergency services, and entertainment—is presented in a satirical and humorous manner. Statements made on this show should not be taken as factual reporting. Furthermore, discussions on this program do not constitute professional medical, legal, or public safety advice. Always consult a qualified professional for specific concerns. #TheSportcatShow #DougLawrence #RCMP #Mountie #PTSD #Mentoring #FirstResponders #Paranormal #BigQuestion #GhostStory #Grief #CanadianArctic #IndieAuthors