Best Jeremy Caradonna Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 24: Innovation and Design in Downtown Victoria: Tessa McLoughlin and Will Sorrell 58:43

2y ago58:43

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Matt and Jeremy welcome to the podcast Tessa McLoughlin (Kwench) and Will Sorrell (2Dads Beer and 1st Place Agency) to discuss downtown Victoria, the impacts of the pandemic on small businesses, and the future of our our city. Plus, Matt and Jeremy discuss the recent anti-mask and anti-vaccine protests in downtown Victoria and the support that the …

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Episode 23: Visioning the Future of Victoria's Inner Harbour 55:47

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Join Matt and Jeremy for a long-form conversation with Ian Robertson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. The group discusses Victoria's complex relationship to the cruise ship industry, the GVHA's work with local First Nations, design ideas for Ship Point, and the evolving character of Victoria's Inner Harbour. Plus, Jeremy and Matt pro…

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Episode 22: Unhoused on the Island, with Lacey Jones and Nicole Chaland 51:52

2+ y ago51:52

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Matt and Jeremy welcome to the podcast Lacey Jones, Indigenous Programs Director at Peers Victoria Resource Society, and Nicole Chaland, the author of the recent city-backed report, "COVID-19: The Beginning of the End of Homelessness." The topic of conversation is the challenge of housing the unhoused in Victoria, how COVID-19 changed the dynamics,…

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Episode 21: Safe Supply: The Overdose Crisis and Exploring Drug Supply Chains 1:09:50

2+ y ago1:09:50

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Matt and Jeremy welcome Fred Cameron and Jimi Fritz to the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on safe supply, drug culture, and pathways out of the opioid crisis. Fred is a manager at SOLID, a non-profit organization that provides peer-based health education and support services to reduce the harms associated with drug use in Victoriause in Vict…

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Episode 20: Black Lives Matters, Mental Health, and the Evolving Role of the Vic PD, with Chief Constable of Victoria, Del Manak 1:15:16

3y ago1:15:16

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The Best Coast Political Podcast celebrates its 20th episode by welcoming Chief of Police, Del Manak, to the podcast for a revealing conversation about how the Vic PD responded to the Black Lives Matters and police reform movements over the past year. Chief Manak discusses the evolving role of police in society and highlights innovate programs, inc…

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Episode 19: Cannabis: From Homegrown to Corporate Mergers. The Story of Legalization in B.C., with Philippe Lucas 1:06:44

3y ago1:06:44

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Philippe Lucas, PhD has lived the history of cannabis. He started the first "compassion society" (for medical marijuana) in Victoria in 1999, and underwent some rough years before eventually selling it in 2009. (It was around, under different ownership, until 2019.) He was arrested, harassed, and spent years fighting a legal battle that he and his …

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Episode 18: The Future of Old-Growth Logging: What's Next? With Prof. Gary Bull and Torrance Coste 1:38:49

3y ago1:38:49

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Matt and Jeremy are joined by two of B.C.'s leading thinkers on forestry -- Prof. Gary Bull of UBC's school of forestry, who focuses on the economics of the forestry sector, and Torrance Coste, the leader of the Wilderness Committee, an activist organization that advocates for an end to old-growth logging. In this expansive conversation, the guests…

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Episode 17: Economic Reconciliation and the Songhees First Nation's Future, with Christina Clarke and Murray Rankin 56:57

3y ago56:57

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Matt and Jeremy welcome to the show Christina Clarke (CEO of the Songhees Development Corporation) and Hon. Murray Rankin (MLA and Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation) for a frank discussion about the past, present, and future of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples. The main theme of the conversation is "economic reconciliation," and spe…

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Episode 16: How Can We Revitalize Downtown Victoria? Roundtable Chat with Franc D'Ambrosio and Everest MacDonald 1:27:11

3y ago1:27:11

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How can we revitalize downtown Victoria and add to its built environment and design? In this episode, Matt and Jeremy welcome two of the leading architects and designers in Victoria to the podcast -- Franc D'Ambrosio of DAU and Everest MacDonald of Elevate Design Studio -- to discuss the following questions: 1) If you could change three things abou…

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Episode 15: The Future of the Maritime Museum 1:00:27

3y ago1:00:27

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The Maritime Museum of B.C. is in a time of transition. In 2015, it was forced to vacate the structurally unsound building that it once occupied in Bastion Square. Since then, it has found a temporary home on Humboldt Street and nearly moved to Langford. Now, with a new board in place and a new vision, the Museum is looking for a permanent home in …

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Episode 14: Bikelash? Talking Cycling, E-bikes, and Bike Lanes with Tig Cross and Corey Burger 57:15

3y ago57:15

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Tig Cross is the founder and CEO of Elektrom LEV, an electric bike manufacturer based right here in in B.C. Corey Burger is the infrastructure and policy specialist at the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, a well-established cycling advocacy organization that's successfully shaped policy in and around Victoria for years. The guests discuss a wide…

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Episode 13: Langford - Behind the Big Box Curtain. A Joint Podcast Venture with the Capital Daily. Panel: Matt Dell, Jeremy Caradonna, Arron Guillen, and Maleea Acker 59:49

3y ago59:49

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Langford: Behind the Big Box Curtain. In this unique podcast experience, the Best Coast Political Podcast teams with the Capital Daily to bring listeners a revealing look at one of B.C.'s most beguiling towns: Langford. Recently voted the most liveable city in Canada (by an insurance website), it's often criticized for its endless sprawl, bland sub…

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Episode 12: Talking Mental Health and Psych Emergency Services with Emma Epp and Ella Hale 38:36

3y ago38:36

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Join Matt and Jeremy for their discussion with youth mental health advocates, Emma Epp and Emma Hale. The have received widespread media attention for their campaign to raise awareness about and bring change to Royal Jubilee's Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES). On the social media platforms that they run, numerous former patients have shared the…

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Episode 11: Talking Daycare Challenges in B.C. with Minister of State for Child Care, Katrina Chen 37:49

3y ago37:49

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Matt and Jeremy welcome to the podcast the Honourable Minister of State for Child Care, Katrina Chen, to talk $10/day daycare, early childhood education, and the long-standing challenges that British Columbians have faced in finding affordable, accessible child care. Matt and Jeremy solicited questions ahead of time from listeners and were able to …

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Episode 10: City Councillor Jeremy Loveday on climate action, right to repair, and circular economy 1:01:03

3y ago1:01:03

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Matt and Jeremy welcome Victoria city councillor Jeremy Loveday to the podcast to talk climate action and the circular economy. Victoria, as with so many municipalities in BC, is trying to leverage its powers to move away from the take-make-waste model of industrial production and consumption and shift towards a "circular economy," where buildings …

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Episode 9: Facial Recognition Software in BC, with Guest Mike Larsen 1:02:02

3y ago1:02:02

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Join hosts Matt and Jeremy as they welcome Mike Larsen for a discussion on the terrifying realities of facial recognition software. Mike Larsen is the Director of BC FIPA -- the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association -- and a professor of criminology at Kwantlen University. The hosts and Mike discuss the moral, legal, and philosophical d…

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Episode 8: Does Victoria Need More Skyscrapers, with Guest Ian Sutherland of the Downtown Residents Association 1:09:39

3y ago1:09:39

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Does Victoria need skyscrapers to densify? Matt and Jeremy are joined by Ian Sutherland of the Downtown Residents Association to discuss this very topic. The conversation largely centres on a proposed development in Harris Green by Starlight Developments. Starlight has purchased the Market on Yates property and the car lot to the east of Vancouver …

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Episode 7: Victoria's Visual Arts Scene, with Jon Tupper and Charles Campbell 54:54

3y ago54:54

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Should the art gallery move to a new centre downtown? Are traditional art galleries still relevant in the era of Indigenous reconciliation? Guests Jon Tupper (Director of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria) and Charles Campbell (prominent local artist) discuss these thorny topics and consider the impact that the pandemic and Black Lives Matter hav…

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Episode 6: What is 'Old Victoria' and is it Worth Saving? 1:00:05

3+ y ago1:00:05

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Episode 6: What is Old Victoria and is it Worth Saving? Heritage, Housing, and the Competing Interests of Development Matt and Jeremy welcome Luke Mari and Pam Madoff to the podcast. Luke is a partner in Aryze Developments, one of the largest and most prominent development companies in the city. Pam is the chair of Victoria's Heritage Advisory Pane…

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Episode 5 -- By-election Recap and Deep Dive on the Crisis of the Local Music Industry, with Guests Renne Leighann and Neil Cook-Dallin 1:24:15

3+ y ago1:24:15

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Matt and Jeremy first recap the second incarnation of the 2020 Victoria City Council By-Election, where Stephen Andrew handily beat the competition. Does his victory portend a swing of the political pendulum back towards centre? And is Together Victoria 'over'? The once-feared municipal party showed its susceptibility to loss, despite its large poo…

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Episode 4: Preview of Victoria City Council By-Election (Dec. 12th) 1:02:10

3+ y ago1:02:10

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Matt and Jeremy welcome Todd Litman and Travis Paterson to the show for a discussion of the upcoming Victoria city council by-election and a look at the issues most pressing to Victoria voters. Todd is a consultant and researcher who runs Cities for Everyone and the Victoria Transport Policy Institute and Travis is a local journalist with the Oak B…

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Episode 3: Should the Greens and the NDP Merge? 52:08

3+ y ago52:08

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Matt and Jeremy plumb the depths of everyone's favourite cocktail party question: Should the Greens and the NDP merge into a single eco-social party, or at least organize some sort of electoral collaboration? It's a question frequently discussed in progressive circles, and it seems every year the CBC runs an article on the topic. The hosts welcome …

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12 - Using AI to optimize grid performance for renewables with Tomas Demcak 30:47

3+ y ago30:47

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This week we talk about a technology startup called Fuergy that is using artificial intelligence to optimize the grid for renewable energy

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Episode 2 -- Homelessness in Victoria, with Councillor Sarah Potts and Filmmaker Krista Loughton 1:07:10

3+ y ago1:07:10

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Join Jeremy and Matt as they welcome Councillor Sarah Potts and filmmaker Krista Loughton to the podcast to discuss Victoria’s most pressing social issue: homelessness. The pandemic forced shelters to close, pushing hundreds of unhoused citizens into area parks, and setting off a firestorm of controversy. Councillor Potts talks about the challenges…

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11 - Self Reliant Living with Kris Bordessa 41:33

3+ y ago41:33

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This week on the show we bring on Kris Bordessa who is the author of a National Geographic book called Attainable Sustainable. Kris has been working towards her self-reliant living goals for the past 10 years and has been sharing her experiences along the way ever since. From the start of her brand Attainable Sustainable Kris has now grown to have …

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Episode 1 -- Introductions, Richard Zussman, and what the Snap Election Means for the South Island 53:47

3+ y ago53:47

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Join the Best Coast Political Podcast for its inaugural episode! Hosts Jeremy Caradonna and Matt Dell interview each other before bringing on journalist Richard Zussman to talk about the snap election in BC and what it means for the ridings in and around Victoria.

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10 - How COVID can be an opportunity for positive change with Jeremy Caradonna 53:54

3+ y ago53:54

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On this week we bring of Jeremy Caradonna, the author of Sustainability: A History and professor at the University of Victoria. On the show Jeremy and Will discuss topics including fossil fuel policy, tips for running a business, the history of sustainability, living a value driven life and how Jeremy found his passion in life.…

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09 - Sustainable Investing with Tim Nash 36:57

3+ y ago36:57

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On this week's episode we had on Tim Nash who is the owner of a sustainability investing firm. They specialize in helping people align their investments with their values. On the show we discussed how Tim got interested in sustainability, the tangible effects of sustainable investing in the market and how you can start investing today.…

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08 - Industrial Ecology with Dr. Callie Babbitt 40:30

3+ y ago40:30

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On this episode we are covering a bunch of awesome topics on sustainable design with Dr. Babbitt who is a researcher and industrial ecologist. In the show we cover: 1. How Dr. Babbitt became interested in sustainability 2. The triple bottom line 3. Total life-cycle analysis of products 4. Modeling design solutions after nature 5. Food Waste 6. Sust…

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07 - Sustainably Swole with Clare Mahr and Marcus D'Aguiar 34:50

3+ y ago34:50

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On this week's episode of Sustainabro Life we are bringing on the whole gang from Sustainably Swole. Sustainably Swole is a vegan lifestyle and fitness blog that prides itself in being based in science and research. On the show I talk with Clare and Marcus about some of the strategies they use to hit their macros on a vegan diet, some of the stereo…

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06 - Clever Carbon with Michelle Li 25:29

3+ y ago25:29

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On this week's episode of Sustainabro Life we are bring on Michelle Li, the founder of Clever Carbon. Clever Carbon is a new startup looking to bring transparency to consumer's through the use of numbers. Michelle compares the strategies from Clever Carbon with the likes of labeling calorie count on food packaging and hopes to see a future where al…

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05 - Sustainable Coffee with Rob Rubenok 40:50

3+ y ago40:50

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In this week's episode of the Sustainabro Life podcast we are bringing on Rob Rubenok. Rob is the owner of 421 Brewhouse, a sustainable coffee ecommerce store operating in the US and Canada. In the show we get into how Rob went full send on whim to go establish the supply chain for his coffee, what building a sustainable business is like today, and…

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04 - Community Sustainability and Fossil Fuel Divestment 42:33

3+ y ago42:33

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This week on the show we bring on Evan Zachary who is an an incredible guy with tons of experience in sustainable project management. Will and Evan actually attended the same college and on the show they discuss ways to generate interest for sustainability on college campuses through alternative sustainability programs. In addition to community sus…

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03 - Sustainable Polymers Made from Cloves 25:20

3+ y ago25:20

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This week on the show we are bringing on Liam Reilly who is a PhD student in researcher of sustainable polymers. In the show we discuss how Liam came to be interested in chemistry and eventually looked toward sustainable material research to be his calling. During the show we also dive into several topics like what are desirable traits for creating…

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02 - Reducing Carbon and Debt 36:02

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In this episode we bring on Michael Joseph who is the owner and host of The Sustainability Savings Podcast and also a personal finance coach. During the episode we dive into how Michael was able to pay off all of his student loan debt rapidly and ultimately move out to California using a minimalism consumer approach. By not spending nearly as much …

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01 - eWaste and Electrical Grids 29:34

3+ y ago29:34

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On this episode of the podcast we bring on Dr. Eric Williams from the Golisano Institute for Sustainability. Dr. Williams has had an amazing 20 year long career in sustainability research and his work has been cited in over 6,000 papers and he has also raised more than 4.9 million dollars in grant funding for sustainability research. In this episod…

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