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Laura Sparks - OELC's Managing Director!

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - July 16, 2023 19:00 - 13 minutes
We're back!  This episode contains the 2023 interview with OELC Managing Director Laura Sparks, who tells us all about what OELC is doing for the 2023 season! http://www.oelccaso.com

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Season 3 - Episode 5 - Hannah Van Bemmel - Alumni and Youth Facilitator (CASO)

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - September 26, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes
This episode features an interview with Hannah Van Bemmel, alumni and former youth facilitator at CASO - OELC's French language leadership program for intermediate and secondary students. For the second time we are providing both a French and English version of this interview. This is the Engl...

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Saison 3 - épisode 6 - Hannah Van Bemmel, une leader et animateur jeunesse du cours CASO

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - September 26, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes
Je suis fier de vous présenter aujourd'hui notre deuxième épisode complètement en français!! Aujourd'hui, je parle avec Hannah Van Bemmel, un leader et animateur jeunesse du cours «CASO», qui offre des programmes de leadership aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire et secondaire en français. No...

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Season 3 - Episode 4 - Paul Andry and Joe Morrison - alumni of OMLC/OELC 1980

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - July 23, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes
This episode features Joe Morrison and Paul Andry, alumni of the OMLC (Secondary Music) course at OELC in the summer of 1980.  They were kind enough to share their reflections and recollections about OELC/OMLC, and their "brother/sister" cabin group (24 members in all) who have stayed in touch f...

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Season 3 - Episode 3 - Mary Macdonald - Canadian Sports Icon

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - May 17, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes
This episode focuses on Nathan's interview with Mary Macdonald.  Mary Macdonald represented Canada in both basketball and volleyball. She played in three Pan Am Games and won three Sr. A national titles in basketball. As a high school teacher and coach at John Oliver secondary she developed seve...

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Season 3 - Episode 2 - Tyler Boyle - Artist, Teacher, Meditation expert, Dance entertainer

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - April 13, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes
Tyler Boyle is a professional hype guy, dance entertainer, professional host/emcee, speaker, educator and visual artist.  He also occasionally works at OELC/CASO! Since 2012, Tyler has been working with various cultural festivals, The Rogers Center, Blue Mountain Village, The Canadian Cancer So...

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Season 3 - Episode 1 - Ann Hall, Canadian women's sports historian shares the history of OELC

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - March 14, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes
Ann Hall, BPHE, MA, PhD is a self-described "sports-nut".  Her teaching and research interests focused primarily on the sociological aspects of sport, more specifically gender relations in sport and leisure.  Since retiring from the University of Alberta, she has been researching and writing abo...

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Season 2 - Episode 10 - Laura Christie, Chris Wilson, Revlon Stoddart and Karen Parnell - OELC in 2022!

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - January 24, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes
People who have been to OELC talk about it as a transformative experience.  OELC Course Directors Laura Christie, Chris Wilson, Revlon Stoddart and Karen Parnell discuss returning to "in person" programming in 2022 and the qualities of the OELC experience that make people continue to talk about ...

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Kathleen Wynne (Season 2, Episode 7a) - Re-broadcast with new content!

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - December 07, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes
This episode now includes Kathleen Wynne's question to the government about OELC during question period in the Ontario Legislature! This episode features Nathan's interview with Kathleen Wynne, who attended OELC as a leader in 1969.  She shares her perspective on her time at OELC, its impact on...

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Season 2 - Episode 9 - Peter Chang - Superintendent of Education, TDSB and OELC Alumni

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - November 24, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes
Peter Chang, Superintendent of Education, TDSB and OELC Alumni shares his perspective on his time at OELC.  Peter shares the impact OELC had on his development as a leader, and the unique experience of being an  East Asian student leader in the early 1980s.   He goes on to share his views on the...

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Season 2 - Episode 8 - Chris Ackroyd - NHL Senior Content Manager and OELC Alumni

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - November 10, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes
This episode presents Nathan's interview with Chris Ackroyd : Senior Manager, Social Content and Sponsorships for the National Hockey League.  Chris has also been a leader, Youth Facilitator, Teacher Facilitator, and Course Director at OELC over the years.  Chris shares his stories about OELC al...

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Season 2 - Episode 8 - Chris Ackroyd - NHL Senior Content Manager and OELC Alumni

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - November 10, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes
This episode presents Nathan's interview with Chris Ackroyd : Senior Manager, Social Content and Sponsorships for the National Hockey League.  Chris has also been a leader, Youth Facilitator, Teacher Facilitator, and Course Director at OELC over the years.  Chris shares his stories about OELC al...

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Kathleen Wynne, Former Premier of Ontario, MPP, and OELC Alumni (Season 2, Episode 7)

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - October 07, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes
This episode features Nathan's interview with Kathleen Wynne, who attended OELC as a leader in 1969.  She shares her perspective on her time at OELC, its impact on her career and the challenges OELC is facing in 2021. Kathleen Wynne was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 2003 as the MP...

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News about OELC's future with Karen Albertson - President of OELC's Board of Directors.

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - July 14, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes
This is an important episode for all of you who are interested in OELC continuing to do its important work. Karen Albertson, the president of OELC's Board of Directors speaks about the financial challenges surrounding OELC caused by Covid-19 and the sale of the OELC site on Rama Road by the Ont...

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News about OELC's future with Karen Albertson - President of OELC's Board of Directors.

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - July 14, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes
This is an important episode for all of you who are interested in OELC continuing to do its important work. Karen Albertson, the president of OELC's Board of Directors speaks about the financial challenges surrounding OELC caused by Covid-19 and the sale of the OELC site on Rama Road by the Ont...

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Season 2 - Episode 5 - Prahamya Balaranjan - OELC Alumni and Youth Facilitator

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - July 07, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes
This episode focuses on the experiences of Prahamya Balaranjan - Alumni and former Youth Facilitator at the Intermediate Arts Course @ OELC.  She shares the impact OELC has had on her career choices, life/work balance and the reasons she feels OELC must continue its mission in the future.  htt...

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Season 2 - Episode 4 - Éric Marcotte and Nic Marcil - Co-directors of C.A.S.O. and founders of Mobile Escapes

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - April 28, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes
Éric Marcotte et Nic Marcil - Co-directors of C.A.S.O. (OELC's French leadership course for intermediate and secondary students) share their OELC stories, the special nature of the CASO course, the founding of their escape room company: Mobile Escapes and their work on the television show "Échap...

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Saison 2 - épisode 3 - Nicolas Marcil et Éric Marcotte - codirecteurs du C.A.S.O. et les fondateurs d'Évasions Mobiles d'Ottawa

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - April 28, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes
Je suis fier de vous présenter aujourd'hui notre premier épisode complètement en français!! Aujourd'hui, je parle avec Éric Marcotte et Nicolas Marcil, les fondateurs de Évasions Mobiles d'Ottawa. Ils sont également codirecteurs du cours de leadership en français de l’OELC  - nommer  «CASO», qu...

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Season 2 - Episode 2 - Bruce Dale (Filmmaker - "It's Me Billy") and the music of Joe Crone

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - December 30, 2020 03:00 - 50 minutes
In the episode Nathan speaks with Bruce Dale (Artist, Filmmaker, National Manager and OELC Alumni).  Bruce discusses his deep connection with the philosophy of OELC and the process of filming a movie during Covid-19.  He also shared stories from the set of his recent project "It's Me Billy" a fa...

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Season 2 - Episode 1 - Kat Pinhorn (Musician, Songwriter, Youth Facilitator)

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - November 18, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes
Welcome back for Season 2!  Our first episode is an interview with Kat Pinhorn.  Kat is a talented singer, guitarist, song-writer and youth facilitator.  She has a new album out on iTunes - Resisting Change, and she discusses her time at OELC and the ways in which it has affected her art and h...

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Season 1 Wrap-up Episode - the 1000 listen challenge!

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - August 21, 2020 15:00 - 4 minutes
A quick bonus episode to mark the end of season 1 of the OELC/CASO: Shoulders of Giants Podcast.  We are asking everyone of our regular listeners to please help us to climb up to 1000 listens for the first season!  We are already at 895, and we want to make it an even 1000! Please share this li...

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Season 1 - Wrap-up Episode - the 1000 listen challenge!

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - August 21, 2020 15:00 - 4 minutes
A quick bonus episode to mark the end of season 1 of the OELC/CASO: Shoulders of Giants Podcast.  We are asking everyone of our regular listeners to please help us to climb up to 1000 listens for the first season!  We are already at 895, and we want to make it an even 1000! Please share this li...

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Episode 10 - Aarav Modi (theyoungopinon.org) + the music of James Pinhorn

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - July 30, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes
In this episode Aarav Modi (co-founder of theyoungopinion.org + grade 8 student) shares his experiences at the Summer Intermediate Arts course @ OELC.  He explains how this inspired him to create an amazing website focused on the artwork + opinions of Canadian youth.  Aarav and his team are taki...

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Episode 10 - Aarav Modi (theyoungopinon.org) + the music of James Pinhorn

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - July 30, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes
In this episode Aarav Modi (co-founder of theyoungopinion.org + grade 8 student) shares his experiences at the Summer Intermediate Arts course @ OELC.  He explains how this inspired him to create an amazing website focused on the artwork + opinions of Canadian youth.  Aarav and his team are taki...

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Episode 9 - Arjun Ram - CBC Kids correspondent + OELC alumni

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - July 09, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes
Arjun Ram is a correspondent for CBC Kids, he has interviewed many prominent politicians, sports personalities and tons of amazing Canadian kids.  He comes on the podcast to discuss OELC's impact on him and to share some insight into his interview process.  Please find below the link to Arjun'...

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Episode 9 - Arjun Ram - CBC Kids correspondent + OELC alumni

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - July 09, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes
Arjun Ram is a correspondent for CBC Kids, he has interviewed many prominent politicians, sports personalities and tons of amazing Canadian kids.  He comes on the podcast to discuss OELC's impact on him and to share some insight into his interview process.  Please find below the link to Arjun'...

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Episode 8 - Lisa Buchanan + Susan Haiplik discuss the OELC/CASO Cares online summer program

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - June 19, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes
In this episode Lisa Buchanan (OELC's Executive Director) + Susan Haiplik (OELC's Executive Associate) outline OELC/CASO's plan for an online platform for July + August 2020. This platform will allow for online clubs, digital cabins and a host of amazing programming delivered by our OELC staff. ...

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Episode 7 - Lex Leosis (Rapper, Artist, Mentor + OELC Alumni)

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - May 15, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutes
This week we are presenting Nathan's interview with the amazing Lex Leosis.  An artist well known for her dynamic flows, aggressive stage presence and elaborate story-telling, Lex Leosis is loud, opinionated, constantly fighting for what she believes in and hungry to make something of her family...

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Episode 6 - Lisa Buchanan (OELC's Executive Director) discusses the OELC 2020 season

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - May 01, 2020 14:00 - 19 minutes
OELC's Executive Director Lisa Buchanan discusses with Nathan the announcements around OELC's 2020 season and the challenges ahead.  http://www.oelccaso.com

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Episode 5 - Mikaela Wilson and the music of Kashka Ironside

OELC CASO: Shoulders of Giants - April 17, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes
This episode focuses on an interview with Mikaela Wilson, OELC alumni, author, McMaster grad and co-founder of “Senior Support Services of Southern Ontario”, a company that focuses on helping older adults through their cognitive, physical and emotional struggles.   Mikaela has some unique insigh...

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