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Canada, As I See It

Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

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#112 - Calixa and Cohen

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/04/12

This is a musical week.I talk about a gentleman who wrote the song that brings pride to every Canadian who sings it, and a gentleman who wrote music that we all know...whether we know it or not...and had the best.singing.voice.ever. Calixa Lavallée and Leonard Cohen. I just realized that their initials are the same...but reversed. I didn't plan that...honestly. Calixa and Cohen – sounds like a comedy duo! They're not necessarily funny when played together, but they are definitely

17:01

#111 - Dartboard of Names

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/04/05

This week, my stream-of-consciousness gene kicks in.It all started with “one little spark of inspiration”, and a name, and I was off. A little nod to a new podcast I'm listening to now – Dropping Names. One thing led to another, and boom, I have a podcast. AND, a proposal for a Canadian version of “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon”... The Garber Effect. Let me know what you think! ***** I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few

25:04

#110 - Numbers and convergence

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/03/29

Every once in a while, I check on the numbers of the podcast.So, we're looking at those. AND, I submit to you a theory that I have that looks at a potential perfect storm that could happen, when it comes to all of Toronto's professional sports teams. AND, an update on the Blue Jays game that I reference on the pod – oh boy, what a game. Reminiscent of a bit of the world series run – the Blue Jays took it in the 11th inning: 8-7! ***** I'm still looking for your stories of your home province

25:41

#109 - Montréal Canadiens

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/03/22

Today, I'm talking about the Montréal Canadiens, the NHL team.It's been a bit of a crazy week for me – I'll tell you more in the podcast. And to answer the question that I started in the podcast – Montréal did, in fact beat the New York Islanders, 7-3. Check out “not me”, not watching the Canadiens playing “last night” on TV, on my Instagram feed - https://www.instagram.com/firesidechatcoc/ I have to admit, this one looks a lot more like me! ***** I'm still looking for your stories of

16:56

#108 - Don't Call Me Shirley

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/03/15

Today's podcast is not about my mother. Well, that's because her name was Shirley, and well, she would never have used that phrase. No, today I am speaking about a Canadian who worked his way up through the entertainment trenches to arguably achieve his greatest success in his later years. Today, I take a look at the life of Leslie William Nielsen. ***** I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me

16:41

#107 - Hockey and Movies

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/03/08

My voice is almost back.I'd say it's at 75% I'm calling on my buddy Ryan to help out again, but I'll be there too! This week, it's all about comfortability. Just taking it easy with what I know. Hockey and movies. I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me at the SAME address you can use, if YOU want to be a part of MY podcast. For that, please send me a recording of you saying, “This podcast is

8:48

#106 - Testing, Testing, Testing

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/03/01

My colds are like leap years.I get one a year, and every four years, I get a doozy. This isn't a leap year though – I guess I'm on a Winter Olympic schedule... This week, I enlisted the help of some AI, both on the writing-side and the recording-side. I will not be changing to this method for the podcast, this is just to give my voice a rest. Just for funsies, I also asked Google AI to create a picture of me in a studio, referencing a photo of me that exists online. Check out my Instagram to

14:33

#105 - Snow Days, Kurt and Elvis

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/02/22

It's the last day of the Winter Olympics. There's also snow on the ground. And sometimes, I get to stay at home. Wishful memories of when I was young. Today, I look at a few “cooler” Canadian things... I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me at the SAME address you can use, if YOU want to be a part of MY podcast. For that, please send me a recording of you saying, “This podcast is produced by the

15:07

#104 - The Week In Review

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/02/15

I've gotten to the point with this podcast where I actually have to check back as to whether I have spoken about some things before. Today is one of those days – and the reason why this week's episode is not called Flag Day. That was episode #69. If I had played the long game, I'd have waited until THIS year, so that I could actually talk about it on the day...Tomorrow is also Family Day, which I have mentioned before – it is a statutory holiday here in Ontario, which means most employees are

29:59

#103 - Postal Codes

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/02/08

Love it or hate it, Canada Post has a very detailed system to ensure that each letter and parcel that is entrusted to them, gets to the location that it was addressed to.Today, I look at the Postal Code. Why it was designed, and how it does what it needs to do. I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me at the SAME address you can use, if YOU want to be a part of MY podcast. For that, please send me a

16:55

#102 - Catherine O'Hara

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/02/01

Time is an evil mistress.She ticks by – giving you memories that cause you to pause and smile – but then pulls the rug out from under you, and letting you know that she is finite. I have done a couple of these before, one for Norman Jewison and one for Donald Sutherland. Today, I look back at the life of Canada's Comedienne Extraordinaire...Catherine O'Hara. I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to

18:14

#101 - Dates and Bears

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/01/25

Canada is a young country. There are some around the world where you can pick any date of the year, and see that something significant happened on it. Not so much, up here. This week however, there were several things – and that's what I'm looking at. And one touches on the heaviest subject I have ever spoken about on this podcast. Oh, and I'll also talk about one of the most recognisable animals we have up here: bears. I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to

24:49

#100 - 1967

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/01/18

Today, I go WAY back.Back to the summer of love. Back to when the world was in Black and White...no, not really. Today, I recall my first memories, and the world I came to know as Canada. I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me at the SAME address you can use, if YOU want to be a part of MY podcast. For that, please send me a recording of you saying, “This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat

13:55

#99 - Who is Alex Trebek?

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/01/11

Today's subject has been presented to you in the form of a question.He was the host of what is still one of my favourite television shows. And, he is, of course, Canadian. Who is he? Well, his name is in the question, but check out this episode, and find out more about him! I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me at the SAME address you can use, if YOU want to be a part of MY podcast. For that,

13:07

#98 - The Last Quint

Canada, As I See It ·

2026/01/04

Her family became quite famous. All due to her and her four identical sisters. This week, I look at the passing of the last of the Dionne Quintuplets. I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me at the SAME address you can use, if YOU want to be a part of MY podcast. For that, please send me a recording of you saying, “This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of Canada”. Send either of

16:44

#97 - Christmas Trivia Special!

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/12/23

Surprise!Even I thought I was done for the season, but Caroline convinced me to test my Canadian Christmas knowledge. This show is “live-to-tape”. I didn't make any edits, but I did add a few sound effects into the mix. Play along with us, and see how many questions you can answer correctly! I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me at the SAME address you can use, if YOU want to be a part of MY

20:21

#96 - Canadian Christmas Traditions

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/12/21

For me, this is the Christmas season.What is it for you? Or IS it anything for you? This week, is a little more personal. I'm talking about what this season is like for me. I let the tangent machine loose, and I talk about what I do at this time of year. I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me at the SAME address you can use, if YOU want to be a part of MY podcast. For that, please send me a

19:49

#95 - Canada In Space

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/12/14

Space...The Final Frontierand Canada's place in it There's a lot out there...space, that is...and a lot of Canadians have been a part of it. Join me, as I take a look at the Canadian people, Canadian places and Canadian things that are a part of it. I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me at the SAME address you can use, if YOU want to be a part of MY podcast. For that, please send me a recording

16:05

#94 - Anne of Green Gables

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/12/07

Today, I'm going to look at something that is SO Canadian, some would say TOO Canadian.An orphaned girl, mistakenly sent to stay with an older couple in the fledgling province of Prince Edward Island, at the end of the Victorian Era. Anne of Green Gables. I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – (especially PEI) - please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me at the SAME address you can use, if YOU want to be a part of MY podcast. For that,

14:50

#93 - The Canadian Accent

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/11/30

Today, I'm going to accentuate the Canadian Accent. It's a thing – subtle, but it's there. I give you an idea of what it is. There's a bit of joking, and a bit of seriousness – but hopefully after listening today, you'll get an idea of ANOTHER thing that makes a Canadian, a Canadian. I'm still looking for your stories of your home province – please send them to me (audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read) to me at the SAME address you can use, if YOU want to be a part of MY podcast. For

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