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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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Arguably Bonn Park’s biggest fan, The Honourable Mike Morrice joins us to talk about saving the planet, helping our neighbours, and a greater calling. Since we recorded this, he announced he is seeking the nomination to be the Green candidate for Kitchener Centre’s MP in the next federal election! Brought to you by The Ref Didn’t See it!…
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Please enjoy this bonus episode of Bonn Park. Today we are sharing an episode of our other show An Unscripted Specacle. Four-time Emmy award-winning TV host Chris Van Vliet is an entertainment reporter and YouTuber who has interviewed wrestling personalities from WWE, AEW, and Impact Wrestling. He also went to WLU, and Morty's and Phil's and more! …
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In the final episode of a special three-part series, Where It All Vegan, Sara and Marshall kick off Season Four by exploring influences on food choices with guests, Caribbean culinary wizard Shondell Samuel and pepper eating champion, multiple Guinness World Record holder and spicy social media personality Mike Jack and his wife Jamie. Find us HERE…
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In the 'Season Three' finale episode of Bonn Park, Kate Ellis shares with Sara and Marshall the experience of her initial diagnosis of breast cancer over two years ago, her double mastectomy and reconstruction surgeries, her treatments, her recovery, and how she built deeper relationships with others living with cancer at all stages.…
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Joe Mancini is the director and co-founder of The Working Centre for the past 40 years and a member of the Order of Canada. He chats with Sara and Marshall about commitment and gratitude, meaningful work and creating a narrative, St. John’s Kitchen, the drug economy, and believing in the message of community. Find us here: Bonn Park Media…
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The Sex Workers’ Action Network (SWAN) of Waterloo Region is composed of individuals, including those with lived experience, agencies, and groups committed to supporting sex workers in Waterloo Region. Sara and Marshall speak with Willow Gaudette about education, advocacy, action, the importance of language, and Bad Date reporting. Fins us here: BO…
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Celebrating The Registry Theatre’s 20th season, Executive Director Sam Varteniuk and Director of Programming Lawrence McNaught chat with Sara and Marshall about the longtime community theatre offering a wide range of events including concerts, lectures, and performances. Find us here: Bonn Park Brought to you by Conversations at the Perimeter…
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Dr. Ben Snider is a naturopathic doctor and functional health practitioner at Functional Medicine Uptown in Waterloo. Sara and Marshall talk with Dr. Snider about his passion for helping people figure out why they feel the way they do and addressing the root cause of their condition and chronic pain. Brought to you by Waterloo Region Community Foun…
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Recorded at Heffner Studio, the Kitchener Public Library’s state-of-the-art audio and digital media production lab, Sara and Marshall sit down with KPL’s chief executive officer, Mary Chevreau, manager of events and live studio production, Matt MacKinnon, and community development manager, Nathan Stretch. Brought to you by: Waterloo Region Communit…
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Sue Nally is the artistic director of the IRL Festival, celebrating the rich history and modern ideas of Ireland and Irish-Canadians in Waterloo Region. She chats with Sara and Marshall about her passion for community building and events, roller derby, and contemporary Irish culture. Brought to you by Perimeter Institute: Conversations at the Perim…
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In a horrifying Halloween episode of Bonn Park, Sara and Marshall venture inside Screampark, the annual haunted attraction at Bingemans. You'll hear screams and howls and so much laughter, and you'll meet the creative guru who spends the entire year planning for the October fright fest. Brought to you by Perimeter Institute: Conversations at the Pe…
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Aasha Khan, a Grade 9 student at Cameron Heights, sits down with Sara and Marshall to talk about gender equality, a new calendar she created celebrating women trailblazers who broke down barriers, and being a young social entrepreneur. Brought to you by Perimeter Institute: Conversations at the Perimeter Find us here: BONN PARK…
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Mark Bingeman is the president of Bingemans, Waterloo Region’s leader in catering, events, and entertainment. In a fascinating and fun conversation with Sara and Marshall, he talks about the history of Bingemans, growing with the community, and Screampark’s reputation as Ontario’s most terrifying outdoor attraction. Brought to you by Perimeter Inst…
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Shondell Samuel is the owner of Ago’s Boat Fish and Chips, a new seafood eatery with a West Indies flair in Woolwich Township. On a hot summer day beside his drydocked boat, Samuel sits down with Sara and Marshall to talk about his Caribbean twists on fresh fish, love and gratitude, and the skyrocketing rise of community violence among young people…
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Alexie Reilly knows the challenges of fertility treatments first-hand, and is the marketing manager of Ignite Group of Brands/Stockyards Beverage Co. On Bonn Park with Sara and Marshall, Reilly shares insight into the emotional roller-coaster of infertility, certifying to become a fertility support doula, and her popular Instagram channel “Epic Que…
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Fran Garton is a pain reduction coach, author, and speaker living with fibromyalgia. Sara and Marshall talk with Garton about mindset and forgiveness work, body acceptance, learning to love movement, and her passion for teaching people how to live pain-free. Brought to you by Perimeter Institute: Conversations at Perimeter Find us at: BONNPARK.COM…
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Strange Muses is the hauntingly beautiful new podcast hosted by local artists Janine White and Vincent Marcone, who have played together in the band Johnny Hollow for over two decades. Janine and Vincent join Sara and Marshall for a compelling conversation about creativity and collaboration, dark tales, and exploring odd and unusual spaces. Brought…
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In celebration of our 150th episode, and launch of our new Bonn Park Website and NFT collection, Sara and Marshall dive into the World of Web3 which encompasses cryptocurrency, NFTs, Smart Contracts, the Metaverse and DAOs. Join us for a fascinating roundtable discussion with guests Janelle Chalouhi, Hilary Abel, Cindy Perri, and Esther Sanchez, br…
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Fitsum Areguy is a community worker and journalist guided by commitments to social justice. On Bonn Park with Sara and Marshall, Areguy shares insight on launching the literary art publication and mentorship program TEXTILE, community psychology, storytelling and relationship building, and the pairing of writing and art. Brought to you by Paige War…
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Clarence Cachagee is an Aboriginal Services Coordinator at Conestoga College and a visionary behind Crow Shield Lodge, which is a place for reconciliation, land-based teaching and healing. Sara and Marshall talk with Cachagee about connectedness and community engagement, finding gaps in systems and supporting those living on the margins of society,…
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