Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe goal of this podcast is to capture the work of a Banting family historian. Bob Banting has dedicated a large part of his retirement activities to gather data, conduct interviews and collect family memories related to Sir Frederick Banting. He will be sharing his wealth of knowledge throughout these episodes. This podcast will focus on sharing the lesser know details and stories on the life and times of Sir Frederick Banting.
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Episodes
Episode 39 - Joanna Jackson
March 20, 2024 00:13 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, we speak with Ms. Joanna Jackson about her journey living with Type 1 diabetes. Joanna shares the story of her diaversary, her time at Camp Huronda, thoughts about a cure, together with several other topics including details on a couple of fundraising initiatives related to diabetes. Here is a link to the 'washroom renvoation' mentioned during this episode. Other links, based on mentions, below: Camp Huronda (Ontario, Canada) - link Diabetes Canada - Pump Couture Eve...
Episode 39 - Mandy Webster
December 19, 2023 00:34 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode, we chat with Ms. Mandy Webster. Mandy is a videographer and a volunteer Board member with the Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation. Mandy walks us through her journey of becoming a type 1 diabetic. Be sure to hear Mandy's thoughts on 'What not to do' when type 1 diabetes is suspected. We also learn about the probability of diabetes occuring amongst siblings. Be sure to check out the Sir Frederick Banting Legacy foundation website here.
Episode 38 - Mandy Webster
December 19, 2023 00:34 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode, we chat with Ms. Mandy Webster. Mandy is a videographer and a volunteer Board member with the Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation. Mandy walks us through her journey of becoming a type 1 diabetic. Be sure to hear Mandy's thoughts on 'What not to do' when type 1 diabetes is suspected. We also learn about the probability of diabetes occuring amongst siblings. Be sure to check out the Sir Frederick Banting Legacy foundation website here.
Episode 37 - Student Authors - This is Frederick Banting, Charles Best and the Discovery of Insulin!
December 10, 2023 23:39 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing a group of student authors (Abby, Ben, Ethan, Gillon, Wyatt, and Zack). While attending Dundas Central Public School a few years ago, these students wrote a book on the discovery of insulin called 'This is Frederick Banting, Charles Best and the Discovery of Insulin!" as part of a class taught by Mr. Robert Bell (Teacher, Dundas Central PS & 2019 Recipient of the Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching). The panel a...
Episode 36 - Melinda Best (Part 2)
August 07, 2023 17:35 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBListen to Part 2 of our interview with Melinda Best - granddaughter of Charles Best. Much like Part 1, we learned many new interesting things about Dr. Best.
Episode 35 - Melinda Best (Part 1)
August 07, 2023 17:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, we had the opportunity to chat with Melinda Best - granddaughter of Charles Best - a recent visit to Canada to celebrate the place on the Canada Walk of Fame for Drs. Banting, Best, Collip, and McLeod. We learned many new and lesser know facts and stories about Dr. Best's life.
Episode 34 - Canadian Artistic Brotherhood - Banting and AY Jackson - Part 2
July 03, 2023 12:35 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, we continue to hear about Fred Banting's trips with AY Jackson. Mentioned in this episode: Museum on the Boyne - Visit this museum to see the kayak gifted to Dr. Banting. Banting Sketches - Visit this digital library to explore his artwork and sketches.
Episode 33 - Canadian Artistic Brotherhood - Banting and AY Jackson - Part 1
April 09, 2023 11:53 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBLittle known stories about how Banting and Jackson worked closely together on enhancing artistic skills. The podcast also tells little know stories about Banting's support and concerns about Canada's indigenous people in the 1927 era. More information about Banting's sketches can be found at The Banting Digital Library at: https://ntpl.ca/local-history/banting-digital/ A careful review of all the sketches on the above like will find Banting's sketch of A Y Jackson. Another litt...
Episode 32 - Notable people in Sir Frederick Banting's life.
February 05, 2023 16:11 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, we learn about the notable people in Sir Frederick Banting's life. Who was Sadie Gairns? Who was the first person in industry to meet with Dr. Banting? Who were his co-discovers? Who was Clark Noble? The answer to these questions and more in this episode! Interesting links: Discovery of Insulin website (link) Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation (link)
Episode 31 - An audio tour of Places in Fred Banting's life in Toronto
January 22, 2023 18:14 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode, hear about some of the places of historic important to Dr. Frederick Banting in and around Toronto, Ontario. In particular, you'll hear about the following: 46 Bedford Road Guild Inn Estate Taddle Creek (link) U of T Medical Building - Old (link) Arts and Letters Club (link) Fisher Rare Book Library (link) Donnelly Centre (link) Toronto General Hospital - Eaton Wing (link) Christie Street Hospital Ontario Science Centre (link) If you enjoy this podcast, p...
Episode 30 - The Banting's were a scrappy bunch!
November 13, 2022 17:22 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode, learn more about the Banting's as a scrappy bunch! And, learn more about the Banting family tree. For inquiries about the Banting Family Tree please send an email to this address [email protected]. Here is the link mentioned this episode related to Ballyfin - www.ballyfin.com. And, here is a link to an image of the Harvest of Albion painting mentioned in this episode (link).
Episode 29 - Banting and the Indigenous peoples
August 20, 2022 17:20 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBFew will be aware the Fred Banting's curiosity that, in part, lead to the Discovery of Insulin also was the beginning of his lifelong interest in Canada's Indigenous people. While growing up he and his family found mysterious hand- made stone tools on their farmland. Fred explored and dug for these items. He treasured these Indigenous findings by including them in his artwork and his fireplace.
Episode 28 - Canada's gift to the world
May 30, 2022 00:37 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, the years around 1921 are explored in further detail - including Banting's pathway to starting a research project related to diabetes. Details of Dr. Banting's life on a farm in Alliston are revealed, together with some important history of the small farming town. Dr. Banting's appreciate for Canadian's indigenous people is also explored in this episode.
Episode 27 - 100 Years of Insulin
November 05, 2021 01:15 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode, we feature a panel of experts exploring three questions: Why is the discovery of insulin still relevant today, 100 years later? What is the continued impact of the discovery? What is it about the story that continues to resonate today? Our panelists include Dr. Christopher Rutty (Historian), Dr. Alison Li (Historian), Grant Maltman (Banting House Museum Curator), Bob Banting (Expert on Banting history), and colleagues from the Defining Moments Canada team. This episo...
Episode 26 - 'Beyond Banting...' interview with author Krista Lamb
September 18, 2021 22:57 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBJournalist, author, and podcast host Krista Lamb joins this episode to talk about her recently published book entitled Beyond Banting: From Insulin to Islet Transplants, Decoding Canada’s Diabetes Superstars. This important book describes the research in Canada, related to diabetes, since the discovery of insulin in 1921. Follow Krista Lamb on Twitter - @KristaLambComms
Episode 25 - Banting Genealogy - Brenda Ayers (part 3)
May 29, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn the third of a three-part episode, we learn about the Banting Family genealogy from Ms. Brenda Ayers (a member of the Banting family).
Episode 24 - Banting Genealogy - Brenda Ayers (part 2)
May 29, 2021 20:52 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn the second of a three-part episode, we learn about the Banting Family genealogy from Ms. Brenda Ayers (a member of the Banting family).
Episode 23 - Banting Genealogy - Brenda Ayers (part 1)
May 29, 2021 20:46 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn the first of a three-part episode, we learn about the Banting Family genealogy from Ms. Brenda Ayers (a member of the Banting family).
Episode 22 - R.H. Thomson Interview
April 17, 2021 13:08 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this special episode, we were honoured to interview Canadian actor R.H. Thomson about his portrayal of Sir Frederick Banting in the 1988 mini-series Glory Enough For All.
Episode 21 - Final Services
February 07, 2021 14:29 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBRounding out the first overview of his life on this podcast series, listen to the lesser-known stories of the final services held in memory of Fred Banting. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 20 - Banting's Last Journey (Part 3)
February 06, 2021 18:54 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn Part 3 of 3, hear the concluding episode about the lesser-known details of the fateful flight that resulted in the loss of Fred Banting. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 19 - Banting's Last Journey (Part 2)
February 06, 2021 18:52 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn Part 2 of 3, continue to hear about the lesser-known details of the fateful flight that resulted in the loss of Fred Banting. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 18 - Banting's Last Journey (Part 1)
February 06, 2021 18:50 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIn Part 1 of 3, hear about the lesser-known details of the fateful flight that resulted in the loss of Fred Banting. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 17 - Aviation Medicine (Part 2)
February 06, 2021 17:58 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThe years following the discovery of insulin were quite busy for Fred Banting on the research front. In Part 2, continue to hear of some of the lesser-known aspects of his support for research in the area of Aviation Medicine. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 16 - Aviation Medicine (Part 1)
February 06, 2021 17:48 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBThe years following the discovery of insulin were quite busy for Fred Banting on the research front. Listen to some of the lesser known aspects of his support for research in the area of Aviation Medicine. Links: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 15 - Call Me Aunt Henrie
February 06, 2021 15:50 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode, hear more stories about Fred Banting's life - including an interaction our Banting family expert had with his wife, the late Lady Henrietta Banting, many years ago. Other Links mentioned: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 14 - Trips and Painting (part 2)
February 04, 2021 01:24 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBListen to some of the lesser-known details of the trips taken by Fred Banting, together with learning more about his passion for painting (part 2).
Episode 13 - Trips and Painting (part 1)
December 20, 2020 14:37 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBListen to some of the lesser-known details of the trips taken by Fred Banting, together with learning more about his passion for painting. Other Links mentioned: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 12 - The Scientist is Knighted
June 30, 2020 01:50 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThe period following the discovery of insulin has quite busy for Fred Banting. Listen to stories of the awards - including a knighthood - received by Fred Banting. In the face of significant attention and accolades, he continues to shun the spotlight and was interested in pressing on with other research (together with painting). Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation ...
Episode 11 - Marion Wilson and Bill Banting
April 02, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWith the notoriety associated with the discovery of insulin slowing down, we turn to talk about a couple of people in Sir Frederick Banting's life. His first wife Marion Wilson and his only son Bill Banting. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 10 - Awards, Honours and Nobel Prize
March 24, 2020 01:09 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBListen to some of the lesser-known details of the awards, honours and Nobel Prize award involving Fred Banting. Other Links mentioned: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 9 - The Insulin Famine
February 18, 2020 01:35 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBMoving through the period of time immediately following the discovery of insulin. The discovery team - and many others - work diligently to make insulin available to as many people as possible. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 8 - A Resurrection in Toronto, Ontario
February 18, 2020 01:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBSeason 1 continues exploring the period of time around the actual discovery of insulin. This episode provides a narrative of a patient with end-stage diabetes being treated with insulin.
Episode 7 - The Surreptitious Test
February 18, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBHear an account passed down from the Banting family about 'The Surreptitious Test', and who might have been clinical patient zero to have firs seen the observable activity of insulin. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 6 - The Testing Continues. The struggle to produce pure Isletin in life saving volume.
September 01, 2019 20:47 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBFollowing the eureka moment in the summer of 1921, making insulin available to the world was still a long road ahead. Hear about the lesser-known stories of the process involved in taking the initial discovery and preparing insulin for use in human beings. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 6 - The Testing Continues.
September 01, 2019 20:47 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBFollowing the eureka moment in the summer of 1921, making insulin available to the world was still a long road ahead. Hear about the lesser-known stories of the process involved in taking the initial discovery and preparing insulin for use in human beings. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 5 - Eureka! Isletin is discovered. Many lives of diabetics worldwide are saved
September 01, 2019 20:42 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBListen to stories about the discovery of insulin. In particular, hear about the laboratory experiments conducted by Banting and Banting at the University of Toronto in the summer of 1921. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 5 - Eureka! Isletin is discovered.
September 01, 2019 20:42 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBListen to stories about the discovery of insulin. In particular, hear about the laboratory experiments conducted by Banting and Banting at the University of Toronto in the summer of 1921. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 4 - Fred’s idea and his failed Orthopedic practice in London Ontario
August 30, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThis episode covers Sir Frederick Banting's life during his in London, Ontario. Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link Banting House - London, Ontario - link
Episode 3 - College and World War I - part 2
June 09, 2019 17:28 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis episode covers a few stories about Sir Frederick Banting's life during his time at College and serving in World War 1 (part 2 of 2). Other Links mentioned: New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 2 - College and World War I - part 1
June 09, 2019 17:09 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThis episode covers a few stories about Sir Frederick Banting's life during his time at College and serving in World War 1 (part 1 of 2). Other Links mentioned: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
Episode 1 - Growing up on a farm
May 25, 2019 19:55 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThis episode covers a few stories about Sir Frederick Banting's life growing up on a farm in Alliston, Ontario. Other Links mentioned: Discovery of Insulin - link Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link