Moving on up, and out in the world! Today, I am expanding on a subject that I spoke about a few weeks ago – AND it is due to someone who asked me about it from halfway around the world! This week, I look at the history of the First Nations people in the land we call Ontario. And of course, this opens up a library of books – quite literally. Please …

I have a couple of important points to touch on this week. One is the obvious – it's in the title. The other is concerning the person introducing the show this week. Andrew Dundas is fighting a life battle with ALS – it is a disease that progressively paralyzes people because the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body. …

Weather, history and Christmas in July. (And yayyy, it looks like there will not be a problem uploading from the cottage!) Welcome to what purports to be summer in Canada. We have our days – it gets up to 30C – and MAY hit 40C (without the heat index!) But there are also those unsettled days where we can have sweater weather, umbrella weather, and …

Canada Day! Listen to me tell the story about how this podcast got started. 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 kno…

This week is a little different. Usually, my main subject makes up the bulk of the podcast, but for this episode, my tangent becomes the body. Both are equally important – both are there to educate and both are there to tell stories. 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)? …

Tonight, I take a look at the life of Donald Sutherland, who passed away today, June 20, 2024. 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.…

Looking at Milk in bags today. I didn't put it there – that's just how we purchase our consumable moo juice up here in Canada. This is taken from an essay that I wrote about, back in August of 2020. Spoiler alert: we got our strawberries! I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.…

Today, I go back to the roots of what inspired me to do these podcasts. I'm taking a look at one of the people on my “Canada facts t-shirt”. Today also happens to be this person's birthday! Join me as I delve into the life of Michael J. Fox I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpol…

It is no secret that I speak, travelling from one tangent to another. I will often lose track of my own thoughts, because I've caught myself on a tangent. It's like going into a room, and forgetting why you are there. Welcome to my mind! Interestingly though, it doesn't really frustrate me – I just ride it like a wave – and this week, I ended up on…

This week, it's Tim Hortons. It can mean several things, depending on where you are in time and space. Also, something to check out this week, if you're looking for something to do. And, if you have a topic idea, or a question you would like to ask me. I encourage you to send them to me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – I'll mention you on the show (unless…

This week, I celebrate Families. Mifflin and Whorpole are mine – what are yours? Please join me as I tell you a bit about who I am, where I'm from (genealogically) and how much “family” means to us.all. And, if you have a topic idea, or a question you would like to ask me. I encourage you to send them to me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – I'll mention yo…

One subject this week. I could go on and on... Do you want me to? These are audio, but I could go all visual with this as well, and break out the charts and maps! And, if you have a topic idea, or a question you would like to ask me. I encourage you to send them to me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me …

This wasn't my original plan for what I was going to talk about this week, but sometimes, as they say – things just drop in your lap. Last week, I played a trivia game - AND I got to be on a local radio station! As fast as the world goes, even though it only happened 3 days ago – something about it is already dated. Let me know if you picked up on …

I wouldn't call this podcast a humorous one, but you can always expect me to be landing on the lighter side of subjects more often or not. This week however, the topic is serious. Join me, as I chat about the Day of Mourning. If you have a topic idea, or a question you would like to ask me. I encourage you to send them to me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca…

This week you'll get an example of what it's like if we're chatting, and I get a head of steam. One subject will lead to another, to the point where I sometimes forget what the original story was! I also have a challenge for you this week. Tell someone about the podcast, and let them know to contact me at the address below. Let me know their name i…

This week, I'm trying another remote test. I'm not only not at home, but not even on the Canadian side of the border. So, are the facts going to be on-side or off-side? A little bit of both...I have a couple of DEFINITELY Canadian facts, and a few that well, really aren't. If you want to be a part of my podcast, send me a recording of you saying, “…

No t-shirt remembrances this week, but so much more! I've been busy! There's also something special on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/yAs3LTWA9B8?si=daxlCvpmRGLxSW1R I've voiced an introduction for Cambridge International Academy. Please check it out - and a host of other things on the channel! Send your comments to AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca If yo…

Happy: a) Easter b) Birthday to Canada's youngest c) childhood memories and red tunics 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”. Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.caBy Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Beaver history, beaver tails, and beaver tales. 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”. Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.caBy Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Green birthdays and maple syrup. (insert commas as needed) Find out about all of this! 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”. Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.caBy Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Celebrating more birthdays! And celebrations of life. Questions? Comments? Email me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.caBy Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

A freestyle, remote experiment! I'm on the road, but still in your ears. And a lot of facts! 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”. Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.caBy Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Igloos and frogs. Download, and listen to how they are connected! 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”. Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.caBy Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Another birthday, and imaginary lines. Pull up a chair, as I talk about geography! 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”. Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.caBy Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

I wanna talk about me. AND The Maple Leaf. It's my 60th Birthday Spectacular! 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”. Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.caBy Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Special “Boxing Day” deal. Unlimited quantity of useful and trivial Canadian information. Get yours today! 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”. Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca…

FREE BEER Sorry, I meant Real Beer... Starting today – you also get a fresh “new” (old?) historical fact with every listen! 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”. Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca…

Norman Jewison - Canadian Film Director and ProducerBy Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Baseball – yeah, that sport too. And another Canadian tidbit. 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”. Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.caBy Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Lacrosse – faster than a speeding bullet. It's our national sport...or is it? 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”. You can use your voice recorder on your phone, then send the file to AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca Or record directly into Facebook Messenger …

Basketball. And all I know about it. Don't be fooled – although it is my longest show to date.By Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Short, sweet and oh so Canadian. My brain warns me against becoming too attached to our local team, but my heart cannot pull away.By Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Sit by the campfire kids, and I'll tell you a Christmas story about how Canada started using the metric system. 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”. You can use your voice recorder on your phone, then send me the file. Email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.c…

Misspellings, Imperial measurements and mic stand hits...oh my... Thanks for listening everyone!By Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Look up...look wayyy up......and I'll show you the highest point in Canada.By Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

The southernmost point of Canada. Join me as I chat "live-to-tape" for the first time - with no edits or interruptions.By Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

The capital of Canada IS in fact 'C', but it is also Ottawa, Ontario.By Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

How this begins, and how our country began. You could call last week, the "soft opening" - today, we begin in earnest. Ernest, by the way, was my grandfather's name...By Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Join me, as I talk about Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD. Essay originally published on November 11, 2020.By Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

Join me as I explore Canadian history, via the "theatre of the mind". Inspired by facts I saw...printed on a t-shirt.By firesidechatd