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Bonn Park Podcast

203 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -

Welcome to Bonn Park, where podcast hosts Marshall Ward and Sara Geidlinger chat in-depth with fascinating people living, working, and creating in Waterloo Region. Each episode features a different guest, with artists, writers, experts, entrepreneurs, activists and other folk talking about their motivations, inspirations, and aspirations. Marshall is a longtime newspaper columnist who has interviewed Hollywood celebrities and local characters; Sara is a photographer and filmmaker who loves to find out what makes people tick. Together, their show emulates the feel of sparking up a conversation with an interesting stranger in a park, which is how Marshall and Sara met (in Waterloo's Bonn Park) and discovered their shared interest in Waterloo Region's creative community.

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147. BANGISHIMO

July 06, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 98.2 MB

Bangishimo, an IndigiQueer Anishinaabe artist originally from Couchiching First Nation located on Treaty #3 territory, is a community organizer, educator, and advocate. Sara and Marshall sit down with Bangishimo to talk about photography and storytelling, being one of the co-founders of O:se Kenhionhata:tie, also known as Land Back Camp, and creating space for communities to come together -- allowing for Black, Indigenous, Racialized and Queer voices to be heard. Brought to you by Paige Wa...

146. MEL BROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SYMPOSIUM PART 3

June 29, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 85.2 MB

Legendary blues musician Mel Brown brought the sound of the Mississippi Delta to Waterloo Region.  And although Mel himself is gone, his legacy lives on. In celebration of that legacy, the region was home to the inaugural Mel Brown Music Festival & Symposium that happened May 27 through 29 at The Jazz Room, Maxwell’s Music House, Kitchener Public Library, and TheMuseum.  Join Sara and Marshall for the third episode of a special three-part series about the Mel Brown Music Festival & Sympo...

145. MEL BROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SYMPOSIUM PART 2

June 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Legendary blues musician Mel Brown brought the sound of the Mississippi Delta to Waterloo Region.  And although Mel himself is gone, his legacy lives on. In celebration of that legacy, the region was home to the inaugural Mel Brown Music Festival & Symposium that happened May 27 through 29 at The Jazz Room, Maxwell’s Music House, Kitchener Public Library, and TheMuseum.  Join Sara and Marshall for the second episode of a special three-part series about the Mel Brown Music Festival & Symp...

144. MEL BROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SYMPOSIUM PART 1

June 15, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MB

Legendary blues musician Mel Brown brought the sound of the Mississippi Delta to Waterloo Region. And although Mel himself is gone, his legacy lives on. In celebration of that legacy, the region was home to the inaugural Mel Brown Music Festival & Symposium that happened May 27 through 29 at The Jazz Room, Maxwell’s Music House, Kitchener Public Library, and TheMuseum.  Join Sara and Marshall for the first episode of a special three-part series about the Mel Brown Music Festival & Symposiu...

143. TARYN MCKINNON

June 08, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 82.2 MB

Taryn McKinnon of Music Together of Kitchener-Waterloo is a music therapist with extensive experience working with children.   On Bonn Park with Sara and Marshall, McKinnon shares insight into her special interest in speech and language development, her combined love of music and passion for working with kids, and her belief that all children are musical.   Brought to you by: Words Worth Books Erb & Good Family Funeral Home Aliud Alternative Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. Tube Pro Inc...

142. AUGUST SWINSON

June 01, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 86.7 MB

August Swinson is a Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation painter, illustrator, and muralist.   Swinson sits down with Sara and Marshall to talk about growing up on a small reserve and drawing, a career in graphic design and illustration, his family and influences, and his love of nature.    Brought to you by: Taco Farm, Erb and Good Family Funeral Home, North Country Condiments, Heartbeat Hotsauce. and Wordsworth Books! READ THIS EPISODE

141. WOMENS CRISIS SERVICES PART 2

May 25, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 66.3 MB

Jenna Mayne is the communications and fund development manager at Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.   In the second episode of a special two-part series about WCSWR, Mayne talks about raising awareness and funds, public education, prevention, and hosting the She Is Your Neighbour podcast, where she and her guests explore the realities and complexities of domestic violence.   Brought to you by:   Mel Brown Music Festival and Symposium   Bonn Park Podcast

141. WOMEN'S CRISIS SERVICES PART 2

May 25, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 66.3 MB

Jenna Mayne is the communications and fund development manager at Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.   In the second episode of a special two-part series about WCSWR, Mayne talks about raising awareness and funds, public education, prevention, and hosting the She Is Your Neighbour podcast, where she and her guests explore the realities and complexities of domestic violence.   Brought to you by:   Mel Brown Music Festival and Symposium   READ THIS EPISODE

140. WOMEN'S CRISIS SERVICES PART 1

May 18, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MB

Jennifer Hutton is the Chief Executive Officer at Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. In the first episode of a special two-part series about WCSWR, Hutton sits down with Sara and Marshall to talk about emergency shelters, outreach services and accessible support, their youth education program, and her career in social services and helping people.   Brought to you by:   Mel Brown Music Festival and Symposium   READ THIS EPISODE

139. ROSHAN JAMES

May 11, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 104 MB

Roshan James is a visual artist and published poet, living in a small, rural town northwest of Waterloo.  In a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation with Sara and Marshall, James talks about poetry, painting, process, purpose, and presence. Support Local: MEL BROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SYMPOSIUM READ THIS EPISODE

138. DR. ERICA SHELLEY

May 04, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 72.8 MB

Dr. Erica Shelley is a beekeeper scientist and the founder of Best for Bees.   Sara and Marshall sit down with Dr. Shelley for a fascinating discussion about invention, healthier beehives and new bee vectoring technology, mentorship, community connections, and a life spent with bees. Follow us on Instagram: READ THIS EPISODE We have a new podcast. Check it out: AN UNSCRIPTED SPECTACLE

137. TASTE

April 27, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 72.8 MB

On this mouthwatering episode of Bonn Park, Sara and Marshall visit their favourite hot sauce emporium, Taste the 4th Sense, in the Village of St. Jacobs.   With tongues tingling from tasting, they chat with owner Gerry Mischuk and manager Lea Riddle-Pitre about the incredible array of flavours available at their shop. They've got handcrafted oils, vinegars and condiments, including loads of delicious concoctions ranging from mild to mind-blowing. Gerry and Lea share their story, and how...

136. IFOMA SMART

April 20, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 84.4 MB

Ifoma Smart is a social media technology executive, Muay Thai instructor, and the creator of Wicked Smart Hot Sauce.   Sara and Marshall sit down with Smart to talk about the inspiration and family tradition behind Wicked Smart, bringing his brand to life, and sharing his passion with his community.   Support Local:   MEL BROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SYMPOSIUM   READ THIS EPISODE

135. TARA BUTLER

April 13, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 71.5 MB

Tara Butler of Dust and Soul Dance Projects began her dance career with The National Ballet of Canada after graduating from the National Ballet School. Sara and Marshall chat with Butler about her career as an international performer, mentorship and creating opportunities for young dancers, and her commitment to demystifying dance by creating workshops for non-dancers.  Check out a new podcast by Marshall and Sara

134. PAUL KALBFLEISCH

April 06, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 83.1 MB

WELCOME TO BONN PARK PAUL KALBFLEISCH!   Paul Kalbfleisch is a writer, visual artist, creative business leader, and co-author of the book, The Joy Experiments: Starting A New Conversation On City Building.   Sara and Marshall sit down with Kalbfleisch to talk about his remarkable new book packed with fresh perspectives and inspiring ideas, how cities can become natural habitats for human ingenuity and invention -- and how profoundly those cities can be uplifted by moments of joy. SU...

133. PEOPLE WHO BLEED PART 2

March 30, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MB

In the second episode of a special two-part series, People Who Bleed, Sara and Marshall speak with experts and advocates about menstrual inequity and period poverty, the importance of inclusive, gender-neutral period language, normalizing the conversation, and the Kitchener-based company, Diva Cup, named one of Canada’s greenest employers. Part two of People Who Bleed includes guests Carly Friesen, the Social Impact and Sustainability Manager at Diva International, Dr. Tina Rogers, a certifi...

132. PEOPLE WHO BLEED PART 1

March 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

In the first episode of a special two-part series, People Who Bleed, Sara and Marshall speak with experts and advocates about menstrual inequity and period poverty, the importance of inclusive, gender-neutral period language, normalizing the conversation, and the Kitchener-based company, Diva Cup, named one of Canada’s greenest employers. Part one of People Who Bleed includes guests Carly Friesen, the Social Impact and Sustainability Manager at Diva International, Dr. Joanna Thiessen, owne...

131. DR. KATIE MACK

March 16, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 77.3 MB

Dr. Katie Mack is a theoretical cosmologist and author of the 2020 popular science book The End of Everything: Astrophysically Speaking. This June, she will be joining the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, where she will research the mysteries of the cosmos and contribute to Perimeter’s work in public outreach and science education.   In celebration of Women’s History Month, Sara and Marshall talk with Dr. Mack about her writing, sharing the joys of science, and th...

130. SARA CASSELMAN

March 09, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 83.1 MB

Sara Casselman is a community builder, intersectional feminist, and Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Casselman sits down with Sara and Marshall to talk about her passion for women’s issues, social change work, supporting survivors, and transforming systems that promote gender inequality and sexual violence. SUPPORT LOCAL: https://stjacobsmarket.com/ https://www.crowshieldlodge.com/ https://www.gifte...

129. KATHY HANSHAW

March 02, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 80.8 MB

Kathy Hanshaw runs The Tamale Girl at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, where she makes the savoury delights following a family recipe. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Hanshaw chats with Sara and Marshall about her love for Mexican cuisine, self-expression and creativity, and horror movies.     Brought to you by:   St. Jacobs Farmers' Market   Women in Communications and Technology Waterloo Region

128. ARIANNA deVRIES of MAMAS FOR MAMAS

February 23, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MB

Ariana deVries is the volunteer coordinator and administrative support at Mama for Mamas Kitchener-Waterloo Branch. Sara and Marshall talk with deVries about Mamas for Mamas’ all-inclusive community and efforts to help reduce poverty cycles and improve the overall quality of life while ensuring that no mama or child is ever left behind. Bonn Park Support Local: Balancing Birth to Baby Indigo Tutoring & Consulting

127. BETTY ANNE KELLER

February 16, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 72.1 MB

Betty Anne Keller is the producer of Rock This Town, a new documentary film about the history of popular music in Kitchener-Waterloo, premiering at the Princess Twin Cinemas this March. Sara and Marshall sit down with Keller to talk about leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, community engagement, and why live music is essential to our cultural scene.   Bonn Park Podcast   Support Local:   Indigo Tutoring and Consulting Inc.

126. BENAZ FATEMI

February 11, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 79.2 MB

Bonn Park is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program with a special 10-episode series about some of the artists who brought it to life. In the series, Sara and Marshall -- who himself is a former City of Kitchener Artist in Residence -- chat with creative people who have held the year-long position, and find out what they are creating now. In the tenth episode, Sara and Marshall sit down with Behnaz Fatemi, a visual artist who explores vari...

125. MARY ABDEL-MALEK NEIL

February 09, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 64.6 MB

Bonn Park is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program with a special 10-episode series about some of the artists who brought it to life. In the series, Sara and Marshall -- who himself is a former City of Kitchener Artist in Residence -- chat with creative people who have held the year-long position, and find out what they are creating now. In the ninth episode, Sara and Marshall visit with KW Junk Music founder, Mary Abdel-Malek Neil, a sin...

124. STEFAN A. ROSE

February 04, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 82.3 MB

Bonn Park is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program with a special 10-episode series about some of the artists who brought it to life. In the series, Sara and Marshall -- who himself is a former City of Kitchener Artist in Residence -- chat with creative people who have held the year-long position, and find out what they are creating now. In the eighth episode, Sara and Marshall talk with artist Stefan A. Rose. Born in Leeds, England, Rose...

123. SUMAIRA TAZEEN

February 02, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 64 MB

Bonn Park is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program with a special 10-episode series about some of the artists who brought it to life. In the series, Sara and Marshall -- who himself is a former City of Kitchener Artist in Residence -- chat with creative people who have held the year-long position, and find out what they are creating now. In the seventh episode, Sara and Marshall speak with Sumaira Tazeen, a Canadian visual artist, educato...

122. SARAH GRANSKOU

January 28, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 78.7 MB

Bonn Park is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program with a special 10-episode series about some of the artists who brought it to life. In the series, Sara and Marshall -- who himself is a former City of Kitchener Artist in Residence -- chat with creative people who have held the year-long position, and find out what they are creating now.   In the sixth episode, Sara and Marshall visit with Sarah Granskou, a performer, educator, farmer, ...

121. SUSAN COOLEN

January 26, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 75.8 MB

Bonn Park is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program with a special 10-episode series about some of the artists who brought it to life. In the series, Sara and Marshall -- who himself is a former City of Kitchener Artist in Residence -- chat with creative people who have held the year-long position, and find out what they are creating now. In the fifth episode, Sara and Marshall sit down with Susan Coolen, a visual artist and collector who ...

120. DWIGHT STORRING

January 21, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MB

Bonn Park is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program with a special 10-episode series about some of the artists who brought it to life. In the series, Sara and Marshall -- who himself is a former City of Kitchener Artist in Residence -- chat with creative people who have held the year-long position, and find out what they are creating now. In the fourth episode, Sara and Marshall talk with Dwight Storring, a community-based media artist, st...

119. JANICE JO LEE

January 19, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MB

Bonn Park is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program with a special 10-episode series about some of the artists who brought it to life. In the series, Sara and Marshall -- who himself is a former City of Kitchener Artist in Residence -- chat with creative people who have held the year-long position, and find out what they are creating now. In the third episode, Sara and Marshall speak with Janice Jo Lee, a Korean-Canadian folk artist, singe...

118. JULIE SPERLING

January 14, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MB

Bonn Park is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program with a special 10-episode series about some of the artists who brought it to life. In the series, Sara and Marshall -- who himself is a former City of Kitchener Artist in Residence -- chat with creative people who have held the year-long position, and find out what they are creating now. In the second episode, Sara and Marshall sit down with Julie Sperling, a mosaic artist working at the ...

117. PAUL ROORDA

January 12, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 77.7 MB

Bonn Park is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the City of Kitchener's Artist in Residence program with a special 10-episode series about some of the artists who brought it to life. In the series, Sara and Marshall -- who himself is a former City of Kitchener Artist in Residence -- chat with creative people who have held the year-long position, and find out what they are creating now. In this first episode, Sara and Marshall speak with Paul Roorda, a visual artist who transforms found ...

116. LES FLEISZIG IS RUNNING THE SHOW

January 07, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 111 MB

In the 'Season Two' finale episode of Bonn Park, the tables get turned on Sara and Marshall. The interviewers become the interviewees as Les Fleiszig -- a former high school teacher and powerlifting champion -- does the "heavy lifting" of asking questions, putting Sara and Marshall in the hot seat to answer some questions for a change. BONN PARK BONN PARK INSTAGRAM SUPPORT LOCAL: ENNIO'S PASTA GOOD BOYS SERVICES SORRY SAUCE

115. KYPP SAUNDERS

January 05, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 85.3 MB

Kypp Saunders is co-owner of Sugar Run, a speak easy-themed bar in downtown Kitchener, and Babylon Sisters, a wine bar in uptown Waterloo.   Sara and Marshall sit down with Saunders to talk about bartending, moving from behind the bar to ownership, and his podcast, The Industry, where he speaks with fascinating people who have made a career working in the service industry. THE INDUSTRY PODCAST BONN PARK SUPPORT LOCAL: MOUNTAIN OAK CHEESE WINE CELLAR KW CLASSIC INDIAN

114. NEW YEARS EVE WITH SASSY RAY

December 31, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Ring in the new year with Bonn Park! In the first-ever New Year's Eve episode, Marshall and Sara are joined by the amazing burlesque artist Sassy Ray for some end-of-year festivities. Join the fun as we toast the ups and downs of 2021, and welcome 2022 with an hour of tales, laughter, and so, so much sass. https://www.sassyray.com https://www.instagram.com/bonnparkpodcast/ SUPPORT LOCAL: https://www.ginaspa.com https://winecellarkw.com https://www.enniospasta.ca https://goo...

113. AMY CYR

December 29, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MB

St. Mary’s Tiny Home Takeout believes everyone in our downtown Kitchener community has the right to great food, cooked with care and served with dignity, regardless of economic standing. Chef Amy Cyr chats with Sara and Marshall about serving up pizza and soup from Tiny Home’s takeout window, and how the same quality food that is available to the wealthy should be available to people who are struggling or unsheltered.  TINY HOME TAKEOUT SUPPORT LOCAL: THE WINE CELLAR ENNIO'S PASTA ...

112. SILENT NIGHT IN BONN PARK

December 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

All is calm and all is bright in Bonn Park tonight. Sara and Marshall invite you to join them for a holiday celebration of music and stories from amazing Canadian artists. On this 2nd annual holiday special, we’ll hear performances from guests Paige Warner, Nick Bordman, Ian Whitman, Jony M, JoJo Worthington, JP Sunga, Jay Semko, and I, the Mountain. BONN PARK SUPPORT LOCAL: GINA'S SPA ERB AND GOOD WINE CELLAR KW ENNIO'S PASTA HOUSE GOOD BOYS SERVICES GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL...

111. VICTOR SANTIAGO

December 17, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MB

Victor Santiago is a family recruitment worker at Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region. Sara and Marshall talk with Santiago about the need for more foster homes in the region and the crucial role foster families play in caring for children.  FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF THE WATERLOO REGION BONN PARK SUPPORT LOCAL: LITTLE SCHOLARS CHILD CARE ALIUD ALTERNATIVE BETTER BEDTIME CROWSFOOT SMOKEHAUS GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

110. DAVID MOYLAN

December 15, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MB

Sigung David Moylan owns and operates the Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy and holds a 6th degree black sash. Sara and Marshall chat with Moylan about the philosophical art of self-defense, cycling, drumming, and how he began his Kung-Fu journey with Sigung Bob Schneider when he was eleven years old. WATERLOO KUNG-FU ACADEMY BONN PARK SUPPORT LOCAL: ST. JACOBS FARMERS' MARKET KITCHEN KUTTINGS

109. DAVID MCPHERSON

December 10, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MB

Recorded at Heffner Studio, the Kitchener Public Library’s state-of-the-art audio and digital media production lab, Sara and Marshall sit down with author David McPherson to talk about his latest book, Massey Hall. DAVID MCPHERSON BONN PARK SUPPORT LOCAL: EWE-NIQUE DAIRY

108. CARMINE CACCIOPPOLI

December 08, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 94.6 MB

Carmine Caccioppoli is co-owner of Vincenzo’s, a foodie’s paradise and one of Waterloo Region’s most enduring mom-and-pop shops. On Bonn Park with Sara and Marshall, Caccioppoli shares the 55-year history of his family business and how Vincenzo’s created their old-world market feel with international flavours from around the world. VINCENZO'S BONN PARK SUPPORT LOCAL: ST. JACOBS FARMERS' MARKET COUNTRY STYLE PRODUCTS

107. JONY MANSILLA

December 01, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 82.9 MB

Jony Mansilla is an award-winning musician, entrepreneur and owner of Jony Studios, a professional recording studio in Waterloo Region. On Bonn Park with Sara and Marshall, Jony M talks about creativity and growth, marketing strategies, and working with clients to elevate their brand using audio and video production.   JONY STUDIOS BONN PARK SUPPORT LOCAL: ST. JACOBS FARMERS' MARKET LA ABUELA CHORIZO

106. JILL ZAPPITELLI

November 24, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 90 MB

Jill Zappitelli, President of H2R Business Solutions is a human resource professional and recipient of the 2021 K-W Oktoberfest Women of the Year Award. Sara and Marshall sit down with Zappitelli to talk about effective human resources guidance and solutions, authenticity, and how HR is becoming increasingly complicated, regardless of the industry. https://yourh2r.com https://www.instagram.com/bonnparkpodcast/ SUPPORT LOCAL: Gina's Spa Sen Cuisine The Wine Cellar Firebarns ...

105. ALAN CHARLEBOIS

November 17, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 102 MB

Sauce master Alan Charlebois is the creator of Ruckus Foods in Cambridge, and a member of the three-piece hard rock band Vultures Playing Ruckus. He talks with Sara and Marshall this week about his badass, fiery and flavourful small-batch hot sauces, performing in a power trio, and finding happiness. Ruckus Foods Bonn Park SUPPORT LOCAL: St. Jacobs Farmers' Market Grandpa's Soft Pretzels

105. MIKE FARWELL

November 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Mike Farwell of CityNews 570 returns to Bonn Park to chat with Sara and Marshall about The Mike Farwell Show, early ‘80s hockey memories, and his whirlwind Farwell4Hire campaign in support of cystic fibrosis research. The Mike Farwell Show Bonn Park SUPPORT LOCAL: Erb & Good Sonny's Drive In The Wine Cellar Ayres Baking Caudle's Catch

103. AARON CLYNE

November 10, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

Chef, author, world traveller and culinary nomad Aaron Clyne joins Sara and Marshall to talk about his new cookbook Travel, Eat, Repeat, the path to becoming a chef, and the cultural significance of the noodle. Travel Eat Repeat Bonn Park SUPPORT LOCAL: Taco Farm Gina's Spa Heartbeat Hot Sauce Maison Orphee Caudle's Catch

102. JAY LEONARD

November 03, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 84.3 MB

Jay Leonard is a veteran musician who has created a new app called Social Kindred that promotes live music in Waterloo Region. On Bonn Park with Sara and Marshall, Leonard talks about concert promotion and venues, the live music scene of the ‘90s, and his bands Romeo Sex Fighter, and The Gaes. The Social Kindred Bonn Park SUPPORT LOCAL: St. Jacobs Market - Yog n' Shake

101. HALLOWEEN IN BONN PARK

October 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 186 MB

In this first Halloween episode of Bonn Park, Sara and Marshall get ghoulish and talk all things frightful with a pair of spoooooky (and generally awesome) guests.   Lina Shamoun is an award-winning hairstylist and owner of Artline Salon in Belmont Village; Vincent Marcone is a celebrated graphic artist better known by his pseudonym, My Pet Skeleton Lina and Vincent join Sara and Marshall to, basically, give one another the heebie-jeebies. They talk horror movies, folklore, and share som...

100. IN BONN PARK

October 20, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 69.4 MB

In celebration of their 100th episode, Sara and Marshall invited anyone who lives in Clair Hills to join them at Bonn Park in Waterloo to help create an episode about their neighhourhood. Neighbours shared stories about living in Waterloo, the power of connections, and how even simple acts of neighbourly kindness can do wonders to bolster neighbourhood pride and community development.   Sara and Marshall hope community groups across the Region will continue to enrich their own neighbour...

99. BILL JACKSON

October 15, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 83.6 MB

Award-winning community journalist and photographer Bill Jackson has been working in the media industry for nearly 20 years. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including the Waterloo Region Record, the Toronto Star, and the Waterloo Chronicle. On Bonn Park with Sara and Marshall, Jackson shares his perspectives on print journalism, storytelling, and the enduring strength of newspapers and local coverage.  BILL JACKSON BONN PARK Support Local: SONNY'S DRIVE IN CL...

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