City of Champions
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -The Edmonton Experience in Art, Business, and Sports
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Ep: 99 | Producer Studio Series: BISPING | Adam Scorgie & Michael Hamilton
March 23, 2022 19:30 - 59 minutes - 110 MBWe recorded this episode from Manchester, UK the night before the world premiere of our feature documentary, BISPING. We will be doing more of these sessions live with our directors and talent in the ScoreG Productions Discord. Make sure to join to take part and ask questions!
Ep: 98 | Chris Hayden & Doug Workman | Driven by Experience
November 02, 2021 17:15 - 1 hour - 182 MBChris Hayden and Doug Workman are retired, long-serving law enforcement officers. Their collective experience is high-end, covering (but not limited to) surveillance, armed robbery, money laundering, crisis and hostage negotiating, major crimes, and homicide. In 2016 Chris and Doug founded Haywork Secure Driving Service, a secure driving and executive protection service delivered by experienced and highly trained former Law Enforcement, Military and Security Professionals. Their clients run...
Ep: 97 | Victor Valimaki | The Fighting Spirit
September 24, 2020 23:50 - 55 minutes - 102 MBMy guest this episode is Victor Valimaki. He was the first Edmontonian to fight in the UFC. Back in 2018 Vic and I were supposed to sit down and talk about his fight career, but he was suddenly struck by a serious medical condition, called Neuromyelitis Optica, which threw his life into chaos. Two and a half years later – not to mention 17 MRI's, 7 spinal taps, two lung biopsies, a brain biopsy, and countless other medical procedures – Vic is doing substantially better and I finally got a ch...
Ep: 96 | Ashif Mawji - Data Driven Community Solutions & The Edmonton Police Foundation
September 18, 2020 19:01 - 56 minutes - 103 MBMy guest today is Ashif Mawji who is making his second appearance on the podcast. Ashif is a tech entrepreneur and investor. Last time we talked about his incredible life story growing up in Kenya, moving to Canada, and starting his first business ventures. This time around we are focusing on his role as Chair of the Edmonton Police Foundation, how the foundation began, and their current projects aimed at making Edmonton a safer and more prosperous community. Through their Community Solution...
Ashif Mawji - Data Driven Community Solutions & The Edmonton Police Foundation
September 18, 2020 19:01 - 56 minutes - 103 MBMy guest today is Ashif Mawji who is making his second appearance on the podcast. Ashif is a tech entrepreneur and investor. Last time we talked about his incredible life story growing up in Kenya, moving to Canada, and starting his first business ventures. This time around we are focusing on his role as Chair of the Edmonton Police Foundation, how the foundation began, and their current projects aimed at making Edmonton a safer and more prosperous community. Through their Community Solution...
Amos Kajner-Nonnekes | DESIGN, et cetera.
July 21, 2020 02:47 - 1 hour - 148 MBAmos Kajner-Nonnekesis the founder of DESIGN, et cetera. – a company whose work explores the activation of under-utilized spaces in the city through placemaking, public art, architecture, and urban design in Edmonton. Most recently, they created the Rainbow Road mural just off of Whyte Ave. In addition to making our city more beautiful and livable for everyone, Amos and his group also work with City Hall and various groups to accommodate Edmonton’s marginalized community through strategic an...
Ep: 95 | Amos Kajner-Nonnekes | DESIGN, et cetera.
July 21, 2020 02:47 - 1 hour - 148 MBAmos Kajner-Nonnekesis the founder of DESIGN, et cetera. – a company whose work explores the activation of under-utilized spaces in the city through placemaking, public art, architecture, and urban design in Edmonton. Most recently, they created the Rainbow Road mural just off of Whyte Ave. In addition to making our city more beautiful and livable for everyone, Amos and his group also work with City Hall and various groups to accommodate Edmonton’s marginalized community through strategic an...
Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee | Protests, Policing, and Progress
July 09, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 157 MBOn February 1, 2019, Dale McFee was sworn in as Edmonton’s 23rd Chief of Police for the Edmonton Police Service. He spent 26 years as a police officer in Prince Albert and 9 years as their Chief of Police. He also spent 6 years as the Deputy Minister of Corrections and Policing in the Ministry of Justice for the Saskatchewan government. From 2011 to 2014 he served as President and Past President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. He has previously held the positions of Presiden...
Ep: 94 | Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee | Protests, Policing, and Progress
July 09, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 157 MBOn February 1, 2019, Dale McFee was sworn in as Edmonton’s 23rd Chief of Police for the Edmonton Police Service. He spent 26 years as a police officer in Prince Albert and 9 years as their Chief of Police. He also spent 6 years as the Deputy Minister of Corrections and Policing in the Ministry of Justice for the Saskatchewan government. From 2011 to 2014 he served as President and Past President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. He has previously held the positions of Presiden...
Rick Bronson @ The Comic Strip | The Life and Times of a Comedian
February 14, 2020 19:18 - 1 hour - 121 MBRick Bronson has done it all in the entertainment industry. He's an award-winning comedian, TV Host, Writer, Producer, and the owner of Rick Bronson's 'The Comic Strip' in West Edmonton Mall. In this conversation, with special guest co-host, Derek Stone, Rick hilariously recounts his life as comic on the circuit, with tangents about Jewish Mothers, Bill Clinton, Lance Armstrong, and what he really thinks about political correctness. Episode Links Rick Bronson's The Comic Strip Derek Stone...
Ep: 93 | Rick Bronson @ The Comic Strip | The Life and Times of a Comedian
February 14, 2020 19:18 - 1 hour - 121 MBRick Bronson has done it all in the entertainment industry. He's an award-winning comedian, TV Host, Writer, Producer, and the owner of Rick Bronson's 'The Comic Strip' in West Edmonton Mall. In this conversation, with special guest co-host, Derek Stone, Rick hilariously recounts his life as comic on the circuit, with tangents about Jewish Mothers, Bill Clinton, Lance Armstrong, and what he really thinks about political correctness. Episode Links Rick Bronson's The Comic Strip Derek Stone...
Evan Gallant | A Conversation About Alcohol and Drugs
January 29, 2020 22:21 - 1 hour - 158 MBMy guest today is Evan Gallant. Evan’s main gig is marketing, but he is also big in the Edmonton charity scene, working as the Community Director for the Urban Spirits Rotary Club and co-founding HEALYEG, an Edmonton-based non-profit. Evan’s an incredibly social guy. He’s funny, gregarious, and is always the life of the life of the party out in the Edmonton bar scene. However, Evan reached out to me to shed some light on the darker side of this scene. Evan opened up about his mental health s...
Ep: 92 | Evan Gallant | A Conversation About Alcohol and Drugs
January 29, 2020 22:21 - 1 hour - 158 MBMy guest today is Evan Gallant. Evan’s main gig is marketing, but he is also big in the Edmonton charity scene, working as the Community Director for the Urban Spirits Rotary Club and co-founding HEALYEG, an Edmonton-based non-profit. Evan’s an incredibly social guy. He’s funny, gregarious, and is always the life of the life of the party out in the Edmonton bar scene. However, Evan reached out to me to shed some light on the darker side of this scene. Evan opened up about his mental health s...
Councillor Mike Nickel | Big "Value for Taxes" Guy
January 22, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBEdmonton Ward 11 City Councillor, Mike Nickel, is a strong advocate for the effective utilization of tax dollars; In other words, he's trying to make your money go farther in government. He brings a lifetime of business experience to City Council, and the passion in which he talks about our city is evident and super inspiring. Episode Links Councillor Mike Nickel | Blog | Twitter | Mike Check Podcast Unit B Coworking Alberta Health Services Alberta Podcast Network
Ep: 91 | Councillor Mike Nickel | Big "Value for Taxes" Guy
January 22, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBEdmonton Ward 11 City Councillor, Mike Nickel, is a strong advocate for the effective utilization of tax dollars; In other words, he's trying to make your money go farther in government. He brings a lifetime of business experience to City Council, and the passion in which he talks about our city is evident and super inspiring. Episode Links Councillor Mike Nickel | Blog | Twitter | Mike Check Podcast Unit B Coworking Alberta Health Services Alberta Podcast Network
Kris Harvey | Take Me To Chvrch
January 10, 2020 18:43 - 1 hour - 113 MBKris Harvey is a guy a lot of you know and love. He’s a DJ, event promoter, and the owner and creative mind behind Church of John, one of the city’s most unique and vibrant nightlife spots. Kris is an entrepreneur and huge booster for the City of Champions. Episode Links Kris Harvey | Instagram Chvrch of John Seat Giant - Promo Code "APN" ATB Entrepreneur Centre Alberta Podcast Network
Ep: 90 | Kris Harvey | Take Me To Chvrch
January 10, 2020 18:43 - 1 hour - 113 MBKris Harvey is a guy a lot of you know and love. He’s a DJ, event promoter, and the owner and creative mind behind Church of John, one of the city’s most unique and vibrant nightlife spots. Kris is an entrepreneur and huge booster for the City of Champions. Episode Links Kris Harvey | Instagram Chvrch of John Seat Giant - Promo Code "APN" ATB Entrepreneur Centre Alberta Podcast Network
Grant Fuhr | "I'm a hockey player but I'm here for golf"
December 16, 2019 20:23 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBHall of Fame goaltender, Grant Fuhr, joins me on the podcast this week. Anyone who knows hockey knows Grant was a key member of the 1980's Oilers' dynasty, winning 5 Stanley Cups in his 10 seasons with the team. Grant went on to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, and St. Louis Blues, where he had a career resurgence in his mid 30's carrying the team to the second round of the playoffs before disaster (Nick Kypreos) struck, destroying his knee and forcing him to...
Ep: 89 | Grant Fuhr | "I'm a hockey player but I'm here for golf"
December 16, 2019 20:23 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBHall of Fame goaltender, Grant Fuhr, joins me on the podcast this week. Anyone who knows hockey knows Grant was a key member of the 1980's Oilers' dynasty, winning 5 Stanley Cups in his 10 seasons with the team. Grant went on to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, and St. Louis Blues, where he had a career resurgence in his mid 30's carrying the team to the second round of the playoffs before disaster (Nick Kypreos) struck, destroying his knee and forcing him to...
Ep: 88 | Daniel Matishak | Building the Best, Badass Company Culture
November 20, 2019 23:50 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBVery special episode of the podcast with sharp and successful entrepreneur, Daniel Matishak, and co-hosted by former City of Champions guest and great friend, Derek Stone. This was recorded back in February 2019 when Derek and I played around with the idea of starting a new podcast. Ultimately our schedules didn't allow it, but Derek was kind enough to let me release this under the City of Champions banner. Dan is the founder of Mindable, a marketing optimization company. Dan’s had some incr...
Daniel Matishak | Building the Best, Badass Company Culture
November 20, 2019 23:50 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBVery special episode of the podcast with sharp and successful entrepreneur, Daniel Matishak, and co-hosted by former City of Champions guest and great friend, Derek Stone. This was recorded back in February 2019 when Derek and I played around with the idea of starting a new podcast. Ultimately our schedules didn't allow it, but Derek was kind enough to let me release this under the City of Champions banner. Dan is the founder of Mindable, a marketing optimization company. Dan’s had some incr...
Ep: 87 | Raj Dhillon | Physio, Fitness, and Don Cherry
November 13, 2019 22:55 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBRaj Dhillon is the co-owner of Pivotal Physiotherapy in Edmonton. He is a U of A grad and has been a practicing clinician for over 15 years. I was excited to sit down and record with Raj because he’s got an incredible outlook on life with a very intentional approach to his work, fitness, and family. He’s an inspiring guy who gives back to the community through his mentoring of the next generation of physiotherapists at the U of A and internationally through work abroad in 3rd world countries...
Raj Dhillon | Physio, Fitness, and Don Cherry
November 13, 2019 22:55 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBRaj Dhillon is the co-owner of Pivotal Physiotherapy in Edmonton. He is a U of A grad and has been a practicing clinician for over 15 years. I was excited to sit down and record with Raj because he’s got an incredible outlook on life with a very intentional approach to his work, fitness, and family. He’s an inspiring guy who gives back to the community through his mentoring of the next generation of physiotherapists at the U of A and internationally through work abroad in 3rd world countries...
Councillor Michael Walters | Climate, Development, and Homelessness
October 25, 2019 00:03 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBEdmonton Ward 10 City Councillor, Michael Walters, joins me on the podcast this week. One of his Council Initiatives is Energy Transition and Climate Resilience for the city of Edmonton. We had a chance to discuss the city’s pragmatic and thoughtful approach to climate change. Among other things, Councillor Walters also brought a ton of insight to the conversation on homelessness in the city and river valley development. Episode Links Councillor Michael Walters | Twitter Over a Barrel | Y...
Ep: 86 | Councillor Michael Walters | Climate, Development, and Homelessness
October 25, 2019 00:03 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBEdmonton Ward 10 City Councillor, Michael Walters, joins me on the podcast this week. One of his Council Initiatives is Energy Transition and Climate Resilience for the city of Edmonton. We had a chance to discuss the city’s pragmatic and thoughtful approach to climate change. Among other things, Councillor Walters also brought a ton of insight to the conversation on homelessness in the city and river valley development. Episode Links Councillor Michael Walters | Twitter Over a Barrel | Y...
Keegan Lowe & Jaynen Rissling | Paths to Playing Pro
September 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBIt’s been just over 2 years since my brother, Keegan Lowe, joined me on episode 2 of City of Champions, so we had lots to catch up on. Joining Keegan on the episode this time is his childhood best friend, minor hockey teammate, and junior hockey rival, Jaynen Rissling. Jaynen spent last season playing for the Nottingham Panthers in England, redefining the term “non-traditional hockey market”, and this season he’s off to play for the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Episode Links Keega...
Ep: 85 | Keegan Lowe & Jaynen Rissling | Paths to Playing Pro
September 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBIt’s been just over 2 years since my brother, Keegan Lowe, joined me on episode 2 of City of Champions, so we had lots to catch up on. Joining Keegan on the episode this time is his childhood best friend, minor hockey teammate, and junior hockey rival, Jaynen Rissling. Jaynen spent last season playing for the Nottingham Panthers in England, redefining the term “non-traditional hockey market”, and this season he’s off to play for the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Episode Links Keega...
Ep: 84 | Arjen Colquhoun | The Canadian Flash
September 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis week I’m pleased to introduce #17 on your Edmonton Eskimos, defensive back, Arjen Colquhoun. Arjen joined the Esks after a fantastic career at Michigan State, and a brief stint with the Dallas Cowboys. Arjen is an energetic and enthusiastic personality, and a key part of our defensive corps. We got into a great discussion about what he wants to do when his playing days are over, and how he hopes to help as many young kids coming up in football as he can. Episode Links Arjen Colquhoun ...
Arjen Colquhoun | The Canadian Flash
September 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis week I’m pleased to introduce #17 on your Edmonton Eskimos, defensive back, Arjen Colquhoun. Arjen joined the Esks after a fantastic career at Michigan State, and a brief stint with the Dallas Cowboys. Arjen is an energetic and enthusiastic personality, and a key part of our defensive corps. We got into a great discussion about what he wants to do when his playing days are over, and how he hopes to help as many young kids coming up in football as he can. Episode Links Arjen Colquhoun ...
Ep: 83 | Councillor Jon Dziadyk | Top of the City
September 04, 2019 15:55 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBEdmonton Ward 3 City Councillor, Jon Dziadyk, brings a diverse wealth of experience to City Hall. Councillor Dziadyk is an author, urban planner, and spent time as an intelligence officer in the Navy. The Councillor and I talked about decision making on City Council, the extreme polarization of people’s political views, the failings of group identities, and we also discussed homelessness and first responders in Edmonton. Episode Links Jon Dziadyk | Twitter | Website Alberta Blue Cross Wel...
Councillor Jon Dziadyk | Top of the City
September 04, 2019 15:55 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBEdmonton Ward 3 City Councillor, Jon Dziadyk, brings a diverse wealth of experience to City Hall. Councillor Dziadyk is an author, urban planner, and spent time as an intelligence officer in the Navy. The Councillor and I talked about decision making on City Council, the extreme polarization of people’s political views, the failings of group identities, and we also discussed homelessness and first responders in Edmonton. Episode Links Jon Dziadyk | Twitter | Website Alberta Blue Cross Wel...
Ep: 82 | Shaun Maslyk | The Most Hated F-Word
August 21, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBShaun Maslyk is the founder of "The Most Hated F Word", which is a brand dedicated to helping people learn better money habits, spend wisely, invest wisely, and take total control over their finances and life. His website has a ton of useful blog posts with practical advice (see below). Shaun is also hosting an event in Edmonton on September 28th called "Shifting Your Financial Course: A Non-Boring Personal Finance Conference" and has some fantastic guests confirmed already. Episode Links ...
Shaun Maslyk | The Most Hated F-Word
August 21, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBShaun Maslyk is the founder of "The Most Hated F Word", which is a brand dedicated to helping people learn better money habits, spend wisely, invest wisely, and take total control over their finances and life. His website has a ton of useful blog posts with practical advice (see below). Shaun is also hosting an event in Edmonton on September 28th called "Shifting Your Financial Course: A Non-Boring Personal Finance Conference" and has some fantastic guests confirmed already. Episode Links ...
Ladislav Smid | Tough Czech'ing
August 14, 2019 19:39 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBMy guest this week is a current European professional hockey player, former Edmonton Oilers defenceman, and overall awesome guy, Ladislav Smid. I was lucky enough to cross paths with Ladi this summer in Edmonton and fortunate enough to have him agree to come on the podcast. After a decade in the NHL, Ladi moved back to his home country of Czech Republic to wind down his pro hockey career. We talk about his time in the show, playing in Europe (and against Jagr), and his desire to help the you...
Ep: 81 | Ladislav Smid | Tough Czech'ing
August 14, 2019 19:39 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBMy guest this week is a current European professional hockey player, former Edmonton Oilers defenceman, and overall awesome guy, Ladislav Smid. I was lucky enough to cross paths with Ladi this summer in Edmonton and fortunate enough to have him agree to come on the podcast. After a decade in the NHL, Ladi moved back to his home country of Czech Republic to wind down his pro hockey career. We talk about his time in the show, playing in Europe (and against Jagr), and his desire to help the you...
Councillor Aaron Paquette | Create Anything You Want
July 30, 2019 23:47 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBEdmonton Ward 4 City Councillor, Aaron Paquette, is a man of many talents, including: author, artist, illustrator, public speaker, goldsmith, and stained glass window builder. He brings a wealth of experience and perspective to city hall, which is a major asset. In this wide ranging conversation we discuss things like reframing divisive issues with a comedic approach, the process of creating art and its subjective nature, social problems we face as a society, and the ways in which we might b...
Ep: 80 | Councillor Aaron Paquette | Create Anything You Want
July 30, 2019 23:47 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBEdmonton Ward 4 City Councillor, Aaron Paquette, is a man of many talents, including: author, artist, illustrator, public speaker, goldsmith, and stained glass window builder. He brings a wealth of experience and perspective to city hall, which is a major asset. In this wide ranging conversation we discuss things like reframing divisive issues with a comedic approach, the process of creating art and its subjective nature, social problems we face as a society, and the ways in which we might b...
Mukai Maromo | Pay the Cost To Be the Boss
July 23, 2019 20:43 - 2 hours - 188 MBMukai Maromo is a former Muay Thai and MMA fighter turned Digital Media Marketer and Event Promoter. Known as the “African Assassin” back in his fighting days, Mukai brings that same level of competitive drive and commitment to his business pursuits. Mukai is absolutely fascinating. We talked about growing up in Zimbabwe, the path that brought him to Edmonton, his fighting days, and the attitude and mindset necessary for success. Episode Links Mukai Maromo | Twitter | Instagram Edmonton C...
Ep: 79 | Mukai Maromo | Pay the Cost To Be the Boss
July 23, 2019 20:43 - 2 hours - 188 MBMukai Maromo is a former Muay Thai and MMA fighter turned Digital Media Marketer and Event Promoter. Known as the “African Assassin” back in his fighting days, Mukai brings that same level of competitive drive and commitment to his business pursuits. Mukai is absolutely fascinating. We talked about growing up in Zimbabwe, the path that brought him to Edmonton, his fighting days, and the attitude and mindset necessary for success. Episode Links Mukai Maromo | Twitter | Instagram Edmonton C...
Ep: 78 | World Triathlon Series | Stephen Bourdeau & Lindsay Harrison
July 17, 2019 23:09 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBI’m joined by ITU World Triathlon Edmonton’s GM, Stephen Bourdeau, and Director of Marketing & Communications, Lindsay Harrison. They gave me a rundown of this year’s event and, more importantly, we talk about what makes Edmonton the perfect city to host such a global event alongside world-class cities like Abu Dhabi, Bermuda, Yokohama, and Lausanne, just to name a few. The event runs July 21-22, 2019. Episode Links ITU World Triathlon Edmonton Alberta Podcast Network ATB Entrepreneur Ce...
World Triathlon Series | Stephen Bourdeau & Lindsay Harrison
July 17, 2019 23:09 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBI’m joined by ITU World Triathlon Edmonton’s GM, Stephen Bourdeau, and Director of Marketing & Communications, Lindsay Harrison. They gave me a rundown of this year’s event and, more importantly, we talk about what makes Edmonton the perfect city to host such a global event alongside world-class cities like Abu Dhabi, Bermuda, Yokohama, and Lausanne, just to name a few. The event runs July 21-22, 2019. Episode Links ITU World Triathlon Edmonton Alberta Podcast Network ATB Entrepreneur Ce...
Ep: 77 | Councillor Tim Cartmell | Engineering with Imagination and Ingenuity
July 12, 2019 02:11 - 1 hour - 102 MBEdmonton Ward 9 City Councillor, Tim Cartmell, is in his first term at City Hall. He’s always been fascinated with the way things work, and why they’re made the way they are. This inquisitive mind led to a career in Engineering where he owned and operated his own business for many years. His passion for giving back led him to volunteer work where he began helping to engineer community culture. Eventually this path led him to City Hall where he is able to help engineer our city, and a better ...
Councillor Tim Cartmell | Engineering with Imagination and Ingenuity
July 12, 2019 02:11 - 1 hour - 102 MBEdmonton Ward 9 City Councillor, Tim Cartmell, is in his first term at City Hall. He’s always been fascinated with the way things work, and why they’re made the way they are. This inquisitive mind led to a career in Engineering where he owned and operated his own business for many years. His passion for giving back led him to volunteer work where he began helping to engineer community culture. Eventually this path led him to City Hall where he is able to help engineer our city, and a better ...
Ep: 76 | Councillor Sarah Hamilton | Separating the Signal and the Noise
June 26, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBCouncillor Sarah Hamilton is serving her first term for Ward 5 in Edmonton, and is one of the youngest members on City Council. She mastered in Visual Culture and Critical Studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. We talk about life as a City Councillor, as well as her previous political experience with the Democratic Party in Chicago during Obama's re-election campaign in 2012. We also discuss the origin of memes in politics, the Chicago Cubs, and how she applies the principles...
Ep: 75 | Councillor Andrew Knack | Show Your Work
May 22, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBWard 1 Councillor, Andrew Knack, is one of Edmonton City Council's younger members. He is doing great things with a number of initiatives in the city including Edmonton Youth Council, NextGen, Transportation Innovation, and Public Engagement. With Andrew being the approachable and engaging guy that he is, this was fun conversation. Episode Links Andrew Knack | Twitter | Instagram Speaking Municipally Edmonton Community Foundation Alberta Podcast Network
Ep: 74 | Ken Lowe | Right place, right time, right stuff
May 15, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBKen Lowe has spent his career in professional sports working as a head athletic therapist. He joined the Edmonton Eskimos in 1982 and was a part of 2 Grey Cup championships. In 1989 he moved over to the Edmonton Oilers, winning the Stanley Cup in his first year with the team, which he has been part of for the past 30 years. Kenny is one of only a handful of people who has won both a Grey Cup and Stanley Cup. He has also won Gold, and been a part of multiple outings, with Hockey Canada. Epis...
Ep: 73 | Councillor Ben Henderson | Modern Historical View
May 11, 2019 19:07 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBWard 8 Councillor, Ben Henderson, is involved in a number of initiatives in Edmonton aimed at preserving and promoting art, culture, and community. The Councillor also plays a big role in Edmonton’s WinterCity Strategy, giving him the opportunity to explore and learn from Edmonton's comparable cities around the world. This has also given him an intimate knowledge of the particular unique set of social and environmental challenges our city faces. Episode Links Ben Henderson Walkcast Over...
Ep: 72 | Omar Mosleh | See No Evil. Hear No Evil.
May 01, 2019 15:29 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBOmar Mosleh is a journalist for MetroStar Edmonton who writes on a variety of important topics, including racism, inner-city issues, and vulnerable populations. Omar has experienced some notoriety of late for an article he wrote exposing some extremist and racist behaviour taking place in Edmonton. We discuss the Canadian Yellow Vest movement, Nationalism, Islamophobia, and why it seems our gut reaction is denial when we hear about extremist behaviour in our own backyard. I appreciate how t...
Ep: 71 | Simon Bennett | High Performance Lifestyle
April 24, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 184 MBSimon Bennett is best known in Edmonton for his premier health, wellness, and training facilities operating under the Body by Bennett banner. Being the longtime Director of High Performance for the Edmonton Oilers put him on the cutting edge of the performance field. While working with top athletic performers, Simon began to conceptualize a way to deliver the same care and expertise to people outside of the world of professional sports. The culmination of this planning, along with decades of...
Ep: 70 | Councillor Bev Esslinger | Why Not Me?
April 17, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBEdmonton City Councillor, Bev Esslinger, hosted me in her office at City Hall where we got a chance to discuss a wide range of topics relating to her life and her job. We drilled down on specific city topics like the Blatchford development, LRT expansion throughout the city, and the interplay between the municipal and provincial levels of government. We also took the time to get more philosophical and discussed things like women in politics, education, and whether you should be voting out of...