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Episode 39 - Joanna Jackson

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - March 20, 2024 00:13 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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 diab...

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Episode 39 - Mandy Webster

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - December 19, 2023 00:34 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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 s...

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Episode 38 - Mandy Webster

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - December 19, 2023 00:34 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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 s...

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Episode 37 - Student Authors - This is Frederick Banting, Charles Best and the Discovery of Insulin!

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - December 10, 2023 23:39 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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...

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Episode 36 - Melinda Best (Part 2)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - August 07, 2023 17:35 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Listen 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.

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Episode 35 - Melinda Best (Part 1)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - August 07, 2023 17:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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.

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Episode 34 - Canadian Artistic Brotherhood - Banting and AY Jackson - Part 2

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - July 03, 2023 12:35 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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.  

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Episode 33 - Canadian Artistic Brotherhood - Banting and AY Jackson - Part 1

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - April 09, 2023 11:53 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Little 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...

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Episode 32 - Notable people in Sir Frederick Banting's life.

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - February 05, 2023 16:11 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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 ...

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Episode 31 - An audio tour of Places in Fred Banting's life in Toronto

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - January 22, 2023 18:14 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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 (...

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Episode 30 - The Banting's were a scrappy bunch!

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - November 13, 2022 17:22 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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....

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Episode 29 - Banting and the Indigenous peoples

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - August 20, 2022 17:20 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Few 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 th...

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Episode 28 - Canada's gift to the world

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - May 30, 2022 00:37 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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...

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Episode 27 - 100 Years of Insulin

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - November 05, 2021 01:15 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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...

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Episode 26 - 'Beyond Banting...' interview with author Krista Lamb

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - September 18, 2021 22:57 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Journalist, 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 di...

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Episode 25 - Banting Genealogy - Brenda Ayers (part 3)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - May 29, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In the third of a three-part episode, we learn about the Banting Family genealogy from Ms. Brenda Ayers (a member of the Banting family).

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Episode 24 - Banting Genealogy - Brenda Ayers (part 2)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - May 29, 2021 20:52 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In the second of a three-part episode, we learn about the Banting Family genealogy from Ms. Brenda Ayers (a member of the Banting family).

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Episode 23 - Banting Genealogy - Brenda Ayers (part 1)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - May 29, 2021 20:46 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In the first of a three-part episode, we learn about the Banting Family genealogy from Ms. Brenda Ayers (a member of the Banting family).

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Episode 22 - R.H. Thomson Interview

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - April 17, 2021 13:08 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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.

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Episode 21 - Final Services

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - February 07, 2021 14:29 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Rounding 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

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Episode 20 - Banting's Last Journey (Part 3)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - February 06, 2021 18:54 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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

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Episode 19 - Banting's Last Journey (Part 2)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - February 06, 2021 18:52 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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

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Episode 18 - Banting's Last Journey (Part 1)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - February 06, 2021 18:50 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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

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Episode 17 - Aviation Medicine (Part 2)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - February 06, 2021 17:58 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The 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 ...

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Episode 16 - Aviation Medicine (Part 1)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - February 06, 2021 17:48 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The 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

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Episode 15 - Call Me Aunt Henrie

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - February 06, 2021 15:50 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In 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

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Episode 14 - Trips and Painting (part 2)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - February 04, 2021 01:24 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Listen 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).

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Episode 13 - Trips and Painting (part 1)

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - December 20, 2020 14:37 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Listen 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

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Episode 12 - The Scientist is Knighted

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - June 30, 2020 01:50 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The 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 ...

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Episode 11 - Marion Wilson and Bill Banting

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - April 02, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
With 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 - ...

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