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Canada, As I See It

Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

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#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

22:05

#92 - Manitoba

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/11/23

This week, we're back to my look at Canada's provinces.Today, it's Manitoba. Just to give you a heads-up – New Brunswick is next on the list, so if you have any stories about YOUR province, please email them to me, as an audio file or a few paragraphs that I can read. That actually goes for any one of the other ones that I have or have not spoken about. I'd like to hear YOUR stores about your homes. Email them to me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca As always, here are some links to things I have spoken

20:24

#91 - Catchin' Up and Make-Work Generator

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/11/17

Here we are – the 2nd Annual Live Broadcast.I should have known that something would happen. The show actually went off pretty well. I discovered after the show that the audio from my microphone wasn't really coming through well on the broadcast. What actually happens is that when the show is over, I have the option to download it, and post it like a regular episode – and THAT is when I heard the audio anomaly. Fortunately, I made a local recording WHILE I was broadcasting live (that's something

18:30

#90 - Today's Pseudo-Live Triple Threat

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/11/09

This week marks a milestone in the podcast...a couple actually! It is the 2nd anniversary of the show, and the 90th episode. It was due to be live, but it is not. I will endeavour to get that live thing happening soon – but what you'll here today is an unedited “live-to-tape” show. I'm going to call it the “Pseudo-Live Triple-Threat”. I'll be looking at a few of the subjects from my Canada T-Shirt, and a couple of other things. I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's

33:40

Theatre as you hear it - #1 - The Monkey's Paw

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/11/02

Today – something new.Today – an experiment. Today – I am telling you a story. I've been working on this for a while, and due to the electronic/computer issues I have been having lately, it is time. It expands a bit on what I did last with with The Halifax Explosion. Canada, as I see it is still a thing. In fact, I will be back next week, with a new episode. This week, I present to you: Theatre, as you hear it. Radio drama, that let's YOU create the picture in your mind. There will be more

30:32

#88 - The Halifax Explosion

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/10/26

It was a challenging week.I had a computer meltdown. Everything was safe, but the files looked like the proverbial frog-in-a-blender. AND, this one was the one that had the most work to do on it! It's a little different than others...a bit more production, and more of a 'story' feel. This week, I am talking about what was the largest man-made explosion before the atomic bombs were dropped in World War II. The Halifax Explosion. If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would

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#87 - British Columbia

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/10/19

This week on Canadian Geography 101 aka Canada, as I see it,we take a look at British Columbia. ...where it is ...how it got its name ...its native celebrities and an introduction to a new bit...personal stories. If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about? 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 be able to say, “I got James to say my

18:14

#86 - Corporate Sponsorship - Who did it first?

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/10/12

Last week, it was the first big trip. This week, another first. Today, it seems as though every entertainment venue you look at, has a corporate name attached to it. I'm not arguing it – in today's financial climate, it's almost necessary to survive. But when did this all start? Well, put it this way, it was so long ago, that it can retire this year. Join me, as I look at the first venue to ever have a company name attached to it. If you do have any questions, or is there something that you

27:57

#85 - The First Big Trip

Canada, As I See It ·

2025/10/05

You always remember the first.First day of school. First job. First love. Today, I'm going to tell you about the first trip that Caroline and I took together. The first big trip. Plenty of links to check out today, and a new one...a photo album. All can be seen at my site: https://whorpole.ca Join me, as I take a trip down memory lane, on a highway...and a train...and a canoe... If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about? I encourage you to

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