Explorez tous les épisodes de Growing Guelph
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| 06 Nov 2024 | Jay Wilson - Connecting with our History through Storytelling | 01:13:54 | |
In the first episode, we sit down with Jay Wilson to explore his journey into the world of theater and community organizing in Guelph. Jay shares his thoughts on overcoming fear, finding belonging, and building a citywide sense of connection. His experiences and insights remind us of the power of community and the importance of creativity in fostering growth. About Jay Wilson: https://www.jaywalkingguelph.ca/lilt-of-laughter https://www.jaywalkingguelph.ca/contact
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| 13 Nov 2024 | James Gordon - Songs, Service, and Building Community in Guelph | 01:08:38 | |
In this episode of Growing Guelph, we sit down with James Gordon, a renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, playwright, and current Guelph City Councillor. With a career spanning decades, James has recorded over 40 albums and has touched hearts worldwide with songs that often center around social justice, environmental activism, and community heritage. He is celebrated both for his artistic contributions and his commitment to fostering local culture and resilience within Guelph. We explore James's journey from a small-town musician to a cultural icon and city council member. He shares stories about Guelph's unique music scene, his experiences as the founding Artistic Director of the Hillside Festival, and his insights on building community through art. From his viral protest songs to his work as an advocate for local artists, James offers inspiring thoughts on nurturing the next generation, tackling modern challenges, and why he believes Guelph has a special "vibe" worth protecting. Tune in to hear James discuss the intersection of music, politics, and activism and how he strives to keep Guelph a place for original voices and supportive communities. Show Links:
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| 20 Nov 2024 | Steph Clarke with the Guelph Tool Library - Enriching our Circular Economy | 00:35:36 | |
In this episode I'm joined by Steph Clarke from the Guelph Tool Library. The Tool Library is a Guelph non-profit organization which loans specialized tools for both experienced and inexperienced community members who are interested in repair, maintenance and building projects. Learn about the Guelph Tool Library:
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| 27 Nov 2024 | Kate Johnston with Hillside Festival - Connection Through Celebration | 00:34:21 | |
It's episode 4 and I'm speaking to Kate Johnston, Executive Director of Hillside Music Festival. Hillside is a absolute cornerstone of Guelph's music and culture scene. In this episode I speak to Kate about the community and volunteer spirit at the heart of Hillside, and why this 40 year old festival is so special to our city. Follow Growing Guelph on your favourite social media platform, share the podcast with your friends, or reach out to me directly at GrowingGuelph@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | Georgia Huntley with Friends of Friends - Building Stronger Connections | 00:55:31 | |
This week I spoke to Georgia Huntley, founder of Friends of Friends - a Guelph focused initiative focused on bringing people together. In this conversation we do a deep dive on all things related to making friends - from our anxieties that get in the way to positive ways of thinking about building connections with others. Friends of Friends links:
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| 11 Dec 2024 | Mike & Linda Willis - Lifesaving Story of Organ Donation; A Heart, A Kidney, A Cause | 01:11:03 | |
In this episode I sat down and spoke with Mike and Linda Willis, a married couple who’ve seen firsthand how organ donation changes lives. Mike got a new heart when he needed it most, and Linda stepped up to donate a kidney. Now, they’re on a mission to get more people checking their donor status and making the choice to help save lives. Organ Donation and Episode links:
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| 18 Dec 2024 | Dr. Joanne O’Meara with Royal City Science - Sparking Curiosity in Guelph | 00:34:31 | |
This week I’m talking all things Science education and community enthusiasm for understanding the world around us with Dr. Joanne O’Meara, physics professor and co-founder of Royal City Science. Links:
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| 25 Dec 2024 | Christmas Special - Jay Wilson's 'Isn't That the Dickens' | 00:11:04 | |
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays! No new interview this week - but previous guest on the show Jay Wilson was gracious enough to give permission to have this audio project he created a few years ago - "Isn't That the Dickens" Storyteller Jay Wilson transforms Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” into a poem called “Isn’t That The Dickens”. Complete with Scrooge, Cratchit, Tiny Tim and of course all the ghosts, this novella becomes “theatre of the mind.” Think of it as a radio play. Add wind, doors slamming, ticking clocks, rattling chains and assorted spooky sounds and you have yourself a new twist on a Christmas tradition. Delightful, amusing and entertaining. About Jay Wilson: https://www.jaywalkingguelph.ca/lilt-of-laughter https://www.jaywalkingguelph.ca/contact
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| 22 Jan 2025 | Amanda Kavchak with the Children's Foundation of Guelph & Wellington - helping children reach their full potential | 00:31:31 | |
About the Children's Foundation of Guelph & Wellington: What they do - https://www.childrensfoundation.org/what-we-do Ways to Help - https://www.childrensfoundation.org/ways-to-help Donate - https://www.childrensfoundation.org/ways-to-help/donate Volunteer - https://www.childrensfoundation.org/ways-to-help/volunteer-with-us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensFdnGW/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ChildrensFdnGW/ Follow Growing Guelph on your favourite social media platform, share the podcast with your friends, or reach out to me directly at GrowingGuelph@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Feb 2025 | Yasi Zorlutuna with Community F.E.W.D. - Bringing Food Equity With Dignity to Guelph | 01:26:19 | |
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| 12 Feb 2025 | Steve Snow of the Guelph Film Society - Creating Community through Cinema | 01:13:15 | |
This week on Growing Guelph I sat down with Steve Snow of the Guelph Film Society! Guelph Film Society Links:
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| 19 Feb 2025 | Kathryn Stokes - Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington | 00:29:41 | |
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| 26 Feb 2025 | Bobby Raffin from Three Pieces - Fashion Designer & Boutique Owner | 01:16:57 | |
On this episode of Growing Guelph I joined Bobby Raffin at Three Pieces, a Fashion Boutique at 54 Carden St. in the heart of downtown Guelph. We talked about Bobby's work as a fashion designer, running a store in downtown Guelph, and what it means for him to blend art, fashion and culture together. Bobby Raffin links:
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| 26 Mar 2025 | Adam A. Donaldson from Guelph Politico - the importance of local journalism | 01:35:31 | |
Adam A. Donaldson runs Guelph Politico - a blog dedicated to covering local Guelph city news. Adam also co-hosts a political and current affairs show on CFRU 93.3 fm called “Open Sources Guelph" as well as the movie review show "End Credits." Adam and I talk about the importance and challenges of covering local city politics, what covering the news on both the local and the global level mean in 2025, and a number of other tangents. Links:
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| 02 Apr 2025 | Mike Smith - Farm Coordinator for the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming (GCUOF) | 01:02:29 | |
Mike Smith is the farm coordinator for the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming (GCUOF), at the University of Guelph. This past week Mike gave me a great tour of the GCUOF, otherwise often known as the Campus Organic Farm. located in the arboretum on the University of Guelph campus. After that tour we sat down in Mike’s office on campus and talked about the goals of the centre, the impact of taking part in the organic farm each year for hundreds of student volunteers, and all sorts of other topics around the intersection of agriculture outreach, education and exploring organic agriculture. GCUOF Links:
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