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Canada, As I See It

Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Canada - This is how I see it.AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca

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10:00

#59 - Jolly Jumpers

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/12/08

The joint is jumping around here this week. We've got Greeting Card shows, Cookie Exchanges, family get-togethers, and of course those pesky little things we call our day-to-day jobs.So this week, what better than to talk about than a Canadian invention, Jolly Jumpers! I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact

14:24

#58 - Frozen Foods

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/12/01

New month.New voices. Catching up. Chatting with friends. Bundling up, because it's colder! And since it's colder, let's talk about Frozen Foods! I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll

12:54

#57 - Glad Tidings

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/11/24

I'm not going to say much about this week's podcast. Suffice to say, you're just going to have to listen! It will all come together in the end. I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever

14:05

#56 - The C.F.L.

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/11/17

It's Grey Cup Sunday – and so what more fitting than to talk about the CFL? Tune in and listen to a guy who doesn't have a sports-related bone in his body, talk about football! The show is recorded this week – but hope to get back to doing another live show soon. I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at

17:26

#55 - Freedom 55, and other random thoughts

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/11/10

This isn't live anymore, but it was on Sunday Nov 10 at 11am. Here it is, warts and all. And yes, I get it, the title really doesn't have anything to do with what I talked about (other than the random stuff - but that's just me, and you knew that when you signed up for this)! Let me know if you'd like to hear more live shows. Who knows? Maybe it can become a regular (or at least a more frequent thing). And I still have a whole lot of room to store recordings of you saying "This podcast is

11:07

#54 - The Standard Time Hat Trick Spectacular

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/11/03

So many things going on this week. We've made the switch back to standard time, which means we've miraculously gained an hour of sleep (which we will all lose again on March 9th next year). This show completes one year of me doing this podcast. Next week, we celebrate. I take on three subjects this week – you'll just have to listen to find out what they are. And once again, I've got Andy introducing the podcast this week. Andy is battling against ALS, and is looking to raise awareness and funds

13:55

#53 - The CBC

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/10/27

I don't think that you even have to be Canadian to know what today's subject is about.There ARE plenty of ways that CBC could be interpreted... If you're a doctor, it's a Complete Blood Count If you're a student, it's the Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Washington and if you're a mechanic, it is Cornering Brake Control. But you would most likely figure that it would be the broadcast network “up there” where you can watch your hockey games. To most everyone though, you know that I am speaking

10:07

#52 - Pablum

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/10/20

This week, I’m talking about, not only a Canadian first, but something that started a whole industry. Pablum seems like a nondescript name, but the idea was something that makes me think, “why hadn’t anyone thought of this before?” These days, baby formula is kept under lock and key at a lot of retailers. So, it's kind of a big thing, eh? Find out how it all started on this week’s podcast. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/pablum I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are

11:05

#51 - Terry Fox

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/10/13

I don't think the person this week, needs much, if any explanation. Terry Fox. I think he had to be the first person of my generation that I remember who “made a mark”. Sure, there were other “events” that created headlines, etc - but this was a person who chose to do something, and who caught the attention of millions of people, just so that he could help other people. If you would like to learn more about Terry, and to contribute – please visit https://terryfox.org Oh, and that number that I

10:55

#50 - Numbers

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/10/06

Numbers.Sometimes they just don't add up. And sometimes they just weren't meant to – sometimes a number is just a number. This week, I have a whole bucket-full for you to listen to me talk about. In the right order, they could be winning lottery numbers! You're welcome. I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to

09:32

#49 - Orange Shirt Day

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/09/29

And now that we've been firmly back in Canada for a week, it was only right that the weariness that we gained on the trip, should now catch up to us. Join me this week, as I recuperate from a cold, for an “extra-low” voice edition of Canada, as I see it. This week I'm looking at Orange Shirt Day, also known as the Day of Truth and Reconciliation. I mention a couple of addresses in the pod. If you'd like to learn more about Orange Shirt Day, please visit https://orangeshirtday.org If you'd

11:13

#48 - Standard Time

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/09/22

On this first day of fall, the Autumnal Equinox, the day that the Sun crosses what we call the celestial equator, an imaginary extension of Earth's equator into space...I'm going to look at something that is man-made – something we use to help mark the smaller bits of our seasons, our months, our weeks...even our days...the concept known as Standard Time. If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast, send me a recording of you saying, “This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of Canada”. I'd

11:21

#47 - Getting there, and learning on the way

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/09/15

As Robert Burns said, “The best laid plans of mice and men, often go awry.” He wrote that in 1785, but it could have as easily been written after watching us trying to get across the border a couple of weeks ago! The trip to see my kids and grandkids and celebrate the wedding of one of my daughters was actually though a great success, and we had a wonderful time. While it was unfolding though, my son-in-law suggested making it into a podcast – so here it is Zach! The cheque for a writing credit is

08:14

#46 - Lawn sprinklers

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/09/08

We're a few weeks before the autumnal equinox, so I'm just getting this subject in before the horn sounds...lawn sprinklers. It's also a special time for my family. Join me as I fill you in on how we got those automatic lawn waterers, and what has changed in my life. I'm getting a little thin on voices to introduce the show. I could really use some help! If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast, send me a recording of you saying, “This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of

09:39

#45 - The green ink used in printing US greenbacks

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/09/01

While going through the “Canadian points” that were on my t-shirt, I would occasionally come across ones that were DEFINITELY not Canadian. I'm sure that whoever created the shirt would just throw in some filler, thinking “hey, no one will notice”. Well, James noticed. I did write about them in my essays, but you really don't need me to talk about them as well! Today's subject is one that you would THINK wouldn't be Canadian, but go figure – this fact was legit! It is “The green ink used in

08:21

#44 - The Automatic Foghorn

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/08/25

Fortunately, I keep my shows numbered, so I can keep track of them.This week, show #44, is about The Automatic Foghorn. Join me, as I talk about the low frequency sounds that help keep our ships safe. I'm getting a little thin on voices. I could really use some help! If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast, send me a recording of you saying, “This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of Canada”. I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from

08:03

#43 - First past the post

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/08/18

Sometimes, it's not a matter of just being the first person to do something, you have to TELL them that you are, and be able to prove it. I have a couple of stories to tell – and they're both about being the first. Canadians aren't necessarily the pushiest about “being number 1” - but we do make sure that can back it up.I'm getting a little thin on voices to introduce the show. I could really use some help! If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast, send me a recording of you saying, “This podcast is

09:45

#42 - East Coast Rules!

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/08/11

Last week it was Ontario. This week I'm moving eastward! Join me as I take a look at a couple of subjects brought to you by a couple of people from Canada's east coast. Remember a couple of weeks ago, when I said I had a new voice? This week, it's here. I am getting a little thin on voices. I could really use some help! If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast, send me a recording of you saying, “This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of Canada”. I'd like to know how you're listening

15:36

#41 - Ontario

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/08/04

Happy Simcoe Day Weekend!Simcoe Day is all about Ontario, and so it makes sense that Ontario should be the subject matter of the podcast. I have spoken about the province I live in before, but it was thanks to a request that I received from a listener that I expand on what I said, and it is this person who introduces the show. It's a busy day today and tomorrow here in Toronto – if you can handle the heat and humidity, why not get out and enjoy some of the festivities! Here is Ontario

10:15

#40 - Washing machines

Canada, As I See It ·

2024/07/28

WOW.Things are moving. This week saw a 500% increase in my weekly downloads. I'm seeing people listen in countries all over the world – and it's really exciting. I've got a couple of subjects that couldn't be more different. The one that gave the title to this week's podcast came from an essay I wrote back in August of 2020. I also got another voice for the introduction. You'll hear it in a couple of weeks – and I'll let you know when it's this one's turn! I'd like to know how you're

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