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She Is Your Neighbour

Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region

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A podcast that explores the realities and complexities of domestic violence. You will hear real, raw stories from people of all walks of life. Each week, we address hard topics like the connection between addiction and abuse, how violence impacts South Asian communities, learning from domestic homicides, and more. Produced by Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.
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Your Region Pod

Region of Waterloo

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Welcome to Your Region Pod, where we talk about the services you use everyday across the Region of Waterloo, and give you a peek behind the scenes. Each episode will cover issues and services that matter to you. Join us each month as we show you how The Region impacts your life every day, and how we’re working to build a community where everyone can thrive. Subscribe and download from wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts: Spotify: Your Region Pod | Podcast on Spotify iTunes: Your Re ...
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Mid-Credit Scene Podcast

Mikes Pereira and Clark

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Discussions with local guests about movies and filmmaking. We’ll talk about local films, theatres, festivals, and the impact of film here in Waterloo Region. We’ll chat with local experts on broader themes like technology, art, and the cultural impact of movies. But mostly we’ll just spend time with great people, talking about something we love.
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Songbirding takes you on an auditory journey through the songs of birds. Recorded entirely outdoors, a variety of songbird species from the Great Lakes region of North America are featured. Each episode provides listeners with a unique and immersive experience, as they listen to the beautiful melodies and calls of different birds in their natural habitats. Along with the sounds, birding guide Rob Porter shares interesting facts and insights about the birds, providing a deeper understanding o ...
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Rob Deutschmann sits down with community leaders, civic leaders, and others from across Waterloo Region to learn more about their experiences and how those lessons can apply to today's issues.
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Emma and Xavier are 14 year old twins who wanted to create a podcast for kids, by kids. On Curious Conversations, Emma and Xavier are excited to have conversations with adults and kids from all walks of life to learn about their passions and what inspires them. Ever wondered what drives an artist's creativity or fuels an entrepreneur's ambition? Well, wonder no more! We'll be chatting with the best of the best, from entrepreneurs to educators, athletes to artists, and beyond. What qualifies ...
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We are bringing you an inside look at some of the incredible CEO's and Founders that make up the tech ecosystem of the Innovation Corridor (Waterloo Region to Toronto). We are using this as a launch pad to give our TOWR Tech Companies more exposure and as an educational piece that will hopefully give other entrepreneurs information on company culture, how to avoid early mistakes and workplace strategy. We are your hosts Todd Cooney and Dean Mariani (Office Corridor Group @ CBRE) and excited ...
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Welcome to the Waterloo Region Worships Podcast, where local worship pastors and worship leaders talk about life and worship - the ups and downs, the ins and outs. These conversations and relationships are the backbone of the growing WRW movement in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area.
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Whether you want to define your brand, turn your hobby into a successful business, or hone your content-creation skills, you're sure to leave with a full stomach (or mind). We know you're craving information, and one of the best ways to learn is by hearing from others. Knowing that, we snag some of the world's most brilliant minds to share their stories, from veteran influencers like Guy Kawasaki, to Waterloo Region heroes like Vidyard's Michael Litt.
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Dog Friendly KW Podcast

Justine Sparling & Mackenzie Drinkwater

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Welcome to the Dog Friendly KW Podcast, hosted by co-founders, Justine Sparling and Mackenzie Drinkwater! Founded in 2020, Dog Friendly Collective (better known as Dog Friendly KW) is a non-profit corporation in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive dog-friendly community. The Dog Friendly KW Podcast, produced by Block Sheep Audio and in partnership with Midtown Radio, offers education, inspiration, and unique perspectives to dog owners through an ex ...
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Bonn Park Podcast

Sara Geidlinger and Marshall Ward

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Welcome to Bonn Park, where podcast hosts Marshall Ward and Sara Geidlinger chat in-depth with fascinating people living, working, and creating in Waterloo Region. Each episode features a different guest, with artists, writers, experts, entrepreneurs, activists and other folk talking about their motivations, inspirations, and aspirations. Marshall is a longtime newspaper columnist who has interviewed Hollywood celebrities and local characters; Sara is a photographer and filmmaker who loves t ...
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Did you know bowling is an Olympic sport? In this exciting episode, Constable John Burke joins us to share inspiring stories from the Special Olympics, giving us a peek into a world where determination and joy shine through. As we gear up for the Ontario Special Olympic Spring Games, we talk with Constable Burke about the incredible journey these a…
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Pamela Cross is a feminist lawyer, advocate and an expert on violence against women and the law. Pamela has been an expert witness on Inquests and Inquires across Canada to make recommendations to prevent future femicides from occurring. In this episode, we talk to Pamela about the difference between an Inquest and Inquiry, the consequences of crim…
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The Mikes become a trio this episode as we talk to Michael Davison, a filmmaker living in Cambridge, and Programming Director for the Grand River Film Festival. He continues our streak of having actual filmmakers on the show, this time with experience in production - specifically financing and post-production. We talk about the visibility and invis…
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In this episode we continue with the exploration of Heart's Content via the interpretive trails along the edge habitat. eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S119284081 Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding S…
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Director Matt Finlin muses on what films he feels he inherited from the past, and what he'd want to send onward into the Future. As a bonus, find out what film we might have inadvertently cursed future generations with! Newsletter: https://midcreditscene.substack.com/. Email: midcreditscenepod@gmail.com Show theme: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacL…
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Among the decisions made at Regional Council this month: Council approves Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Region creates opportunities for culturally responsive child care Grand River Transit reinstates late night transit service for students Yearbook shares progress on community priorities Council approves contractor for Bleams Road improvements …
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Amy Kaufman is a mom and advocate for survivors of domestic violence. During her marriage to a famous sports broadcaster, Amy experienced domestic violence which escalated during her pregnancy. Her experience also included a lengthy, public court battle for all to see and hear. Following her experience, Amy has become an advocate for survivors, usi…
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The Movie Man Director Matt Finlin talks not one, but two, spectacular double features. Plus, we talk about Guillermo del Toro and all our favourite stuff that gets filmed in Southern Ontario. Newsletter: https://midcreditscene.substack.com/. Email: midcreditscenepod@gmail.com Show theme: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Logo design: Jon Johnso…
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Heart's Content Scenic Area is one of the few "old growth" forests in Pennsylvania. Instead of going deep into the old growth though, today I’ll be exploring the picnic area and nearby interpretive trails. It may seem counterintuitive, but the greatest diversity of songbirds can be heard by sticking close to edge habitat — that is, habitats that re…
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The Mikes sit down with Director Matt Finlin to talk about his feature documentary The Movie Man, in which, "amid a global pandemic, an entrepreneur looks back on his life's work owning and operating an idiosyncratic cinema in the forest of northern Ontario." Newsletter: https://midcreditscene.substack.com/. Email: midcreditscenepod@gmail.com Show …
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Mikes Pereira and Clark sit down with local communicator and avid movie-not-watcher Charlotte Prong and see if she is able to guess what a movie is about from the title alone. In this episode, Charlotte guesses Thunderpants. Newsletter: https://midcreditscene.substack.com/. Email: midcreditscenepod@gmail.com Show theme: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin…
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The Neuron Mobility program is back for users in Waterloo Region who rely on it – and it’s benefiting the rest of the community too. In this episode of Your Region Pod, we explore the success of the e-scooter and e-bike sharing program, and how the Region is working with its partners to connect greener ways of getting around. Riders can download Ne…
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Iona is an equity, diversity and inclusion consultant and professor. After experiencing domestic violence in a past relationship, Iona recognized a gap in messaging and support around domestic violence in marginalized communities. In this episode, we talk to Iona about the unique struggles that are faced by marginalized communities who experience d…
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Are you a fan of seafood? Are you curious about the fascinating world of lobsters? Then you definitely need to tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Ron Caudle, the inspiring entrepreneur behind Caudle's Catch. Ron has been a successful and influential business leader in the Kitchener-Waterlo area for over 40 years. Join us as Ron shares …
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As we descend the trails of Deer Lick Run, Hermit Thrush songs give way to their Wood Thrush cousins. Learn more about the Wood Thrush: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_Thrush eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115149345 Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Credi…
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The Mikes sit down for casual chat between themselves and the fern in the corner. We start off reminiscing about childhood favourites, which leads to cartoons of the 80s, which leads to Clark's fourth favourite topic of conversation, physical media and why it's important to own stuff you love. Newsletter: https://midcreditscene.substack.com/. Email…
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Welcome! We are thrilled to announce the start of a new season of Curious Conversations. For those of you who are new to our show, we are twins who just turned 14. We are about to finish Grade 8 and are looking forward to starting high school in the fall. We love playing sports, travelling, listening to music, and playing video games. We are still …
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As we ascend one of the trails that follows Deer Lick Run near Sheffield, Hermit Thrushes, Dark-eyed Juncos, Ovenbirds sing their evening songs. Learn more about the Dark-eyed Junco: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Dark-eyed_Junco/overview eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115149345 Download M…
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The Mikes sit down for a loose chat between themselves, which mostly focuses on the cinematic dominance of the cast of SCTV in the 80s, why 4th films always seem to go bad, and that Clark has no idea where Bermuda is. Newsletter: https://midcreditscene.substack.com/. Email: midcreditscenepod@gmail.com Show theme: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeo…
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Growing up, Jude lived in an abusive household. As an adult, he works with men to hold them accountable when they use violence against their families and partners. In this episode, Jude tells us about his story of domestic violence and shares his experience working with men through Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region’s Engaging Men program. …
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Among the decisions made at Regional Council this month: Action on affordable housing Property tax changes to help support affordable rental units Region’s drinking water scores high in provincial safety standards Region to study drug use and overdose Check out the podcast to learn more about these decisions and others that impact our community. Fi…
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This episode we are joined by our most number of guests ever, returning Gen X-er Alex Kinsella and new friends Gen Z-bie Jensen Fraser and Millennial Kayleigh Platz. In this very special Oscars episode, we are drafting the winners of the 90s Academy Awards. It's like fantasy football, but with actors, directors, and writers. We draft, we chat about…
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Eastern Chipmunk, Scarlet Tanager, and Red-eyed Vireo are featured in the last half of this introductory hike to Hickory Creek. eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115878656 Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songb…
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Dr Katreena Scott is the Academic Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children. In this episode, we learn about why people use violence in relationships, the cycle of violence and the psychology behind how and why violence escalates. Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connec…
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The Hickory Creek Wilderness Trail is a 21km trail that I won't taking in full this year, but perhaps in a future year. For now, I'm going to peek in a bit, and take a listen. eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115878656 Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Credits Songb…
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Mike Murray and Angel Hammoud fill us in on the films they have received, and the films they are passing along. The Devil's Cut on Soundcloud Newsletter: https://midcreditscene.substack.com/. Email: midcreditscenepod@gmail.com Show theme: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Logo design: Jon JohnsonBy Mikes Pereira and Clark
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Starting this month, the Region of Waterloo will no longer collect recyclables through the blue box program. These changes are happening behind the scenes, so you likely won't notice, but you may be wondering why. In this episode we answer this question and examine the benefits. We also look into the emerging concept of holding producers responsibl…
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Mike Murray and Angel Hammoud give us their double features. Between the record and release, The Dog That Stopped The War has been taken off YouTube, meaning you won't be able to relive your childhood trauma all over again so conveniently. The Devil's Cut on Soundcloud Newsletter: https://midcreditscene.substack.com/. Email: midcreditscenepod@gmail…
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At the end of the very first episode of this season I mentioned we’ve be coming back to the nocturnal portion of that hike, and here we are! This’ll be less birdsong, more talk and waiting in the quiet, I’m going to talk a bit about the Eastern Whip-poor-will. I’ll make reference to some bat sounds, but I couldn’t quite make them audible in the rec…
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After a near-fatal altercation with her ex-boyfriend in 1997, Colette Martin spent many years trying to process her experience. In this episode of She Is Your Neighbour, Colette talks about the red flags leading up to the night of the attack, her experience healing from trauma and how she is using her story to inspire others to be better neighbours…
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Mike Murray and Angel Hammoud discuss one of the most movies ever made, Santa Claus vs The Devil, a Mexican film from the 50s that is even more unhinged than it already sounds. Santa Claus vs The Devil on Youtube The Devil's Cut on Soundcloud Newsletter: https://midcreditscene.substack.com/. Email: midcreditscenepod@gmail.com Show theme: The Show M…
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The back half of the drive along Hector Falls Forestry Road. eBird Checklist for the outing this was recorded during: https://ebird.org/checklist/S115104445 Download Merlin Bird ID today: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Credits Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and creat…
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The Mikes are joined by a third Mike, and an Angel - Mike Murray and Angel Hammoud of The Devil's Cut podcast and fellow Midtown Radio show. And we're talking Ol' Scratch, the Devil on film. It certain seems like there are some movies that were only made because someone sold their soul, but we're interested in what makes a devil The Devil? And who …
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I’ve been driving along the forest road near Hector’s Falls to find some new habitat niches, listening for more songs and sounds. After several hours of hiking, it’s a nice break to cover ground while giving my leg muscles a rest. More about the Black-throated Blue Warbler: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-throated_Blue_Warbler eBird Check…
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Among the decisions made at Regional Council this month: Extension to River Road; Using Regional land and buildings to develop child care spaces; Additional funding for arts and culture; and Rehabilitation design for historic bridge. Check out the podcast to learn more about these decisions and others that impact our community. Find out more about …
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