Best Vanguard Canada Podcasts (2024)

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Collaborating with the CAF to Deliver Emerging Solutions at Pace 12:19

3M ago12:19

12:19

In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones is joined by Steve O’Brien, CD, Tactical Systems Integration Lab Lead and Joe Milligan, CD, LC4ISR Support Manager of General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada. After a 27-year career in the CAF, serving in both the Infantry and Signal Corps, Steve O’Brien retired as a Master Warrant Offi…

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Modular Design for Corporate Agility: Gerry Mecca on Exploring Modular Design in Corporate Strategy and Innovation 25:20

3M ago25:20

25:20

In our latest episode, Gerry Mecca shares invaluable insights into the world of modular design within corporate settings. Drawing from his rich background at Dr. Pepper, Ingram Micro, Keurig, and Tropicana, Mecca provides a comprehensive overview of the transformative potential of modular design. Mecca explores the rapid establishment of operations…

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Leading with Purpose: Sabrina Fiorellino on Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, and Environmental Impact 19:35

5M ago19:35

19:35

In this inspiring episode, we delve into the journey of Sabrina Fiorellino, a dynamic entrepreneur who seamlessly transitioned from launching her first business at just 18 to becoming a legal expert, and then returning to entrepreneurship to found Fero International Inc. Sabrina shares her unique challenges and triumphs of starting a new venture am…

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Shaping Tomorrow: The Pivotal Role of Modular Design in Sustainable Architecture 46:50

6M ago46:50

46:50

In a landscape increasingly defined by technological advancement and sustainability, the architectural realm stands on the cusp of a revolution, prominently marked by the advent and growth of modular innovation. This installment of Built Modular, presented by BOXX Modular, delves into the transformative potential of modular architecture and its imp…

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Cybersecurity Challenges and Innovation: Present and Future 30:17

7M ago30:17

30:17

Join J. Richard Jones as he peeks inside the cybersecurity industry with John Davis, Vice President of Public Sector, Palo Alto Networks. Together, they explore the history of the field as well as the technologies, business models, and trends that are driving the biggest changes. Retired Major General John Davis has gained more than a decade of sen…

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BOXX Modular's New Branch in Atlantic Canada: A Strategic Move for Construction Innovation 14:40

8M ago14:40

14:40

BOXX Modular’s Charles Landry, Branch Manager for Atlantic Canada, and Ray Girouard, the Senior Business Development Lead at Black Diamond Group, discuss Boxx’s expansion in Moncton, Atlantic Canada, to increase construction innovation in the modular space.By BOXX Modular, Inc.

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A Conversation with Tracy Medve, President and CEO, KF Aerospace & Board Chair, SkyAlyne 18:55

10M ago18:55

18:55

J. Richard Jones is back with another episode of Vanguard Radio. This time he’s sitting down to speak with Tracy Medve, President & CEO of KF Aerospace and Board Chair of SkyAlyne. The discussion covers many topics, including Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) and SkyAlyne, the Canadian-Multi Mission Aircraft project (CMMA) and Team Poseidon. Since she…

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Diving Deeper with Chris Earl 23:26

10M ago23:26

23:26

Join J. Richard Jones as he dives into conversation with Chris Earl, Vice President, Project Delivery, Victoria Shipyards to learn more about the history and future of Canada’s submarine program and how Victoria Shipyards is uniquely positioned to support it. Chris Earl joined Seaspan Victoria Shipyards in 2021, and in July 2022, assumed his curren…

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The Unknown History of Submarines: Isaac Peral, Inventor of the First Electric-Powered Submarine 23:11

10M ago23:11

23:11

In the latest edition Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones sits down with Soledad Garrido, Senior Key Account Manager, North America, Navantia. Together they look back on the rich history of the Peral submarine. Launched on September 8, 1888, it was the first fully capable military submarine, and the first successful full electric battery-powered subma…

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A Proven Underwater Solution for Canada 23:22

10M ago23:22

23:22

In this exciting new episode of the Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones speaks exclusively with Steve SK Jeong, SEVP, Naval Ship International Business, Hanwha Ocean, and Ret. VADM of Republic of Korea Navy/ Former Submarine Force Commander. The two discuss a range of topics, including the importance of a proven submarine design, the heritage of …

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Solutions for Defence Procurement: Capacity Is Not the Same as Capability 18:04

11M ago18:04

18:04

In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones talks with Jack MacDonald, Technical Director, ADGA Group about ADGA’s core services, observations, and insights on defence procurement problems and how ADGA's Value-added Program Management service is part of the solution. Jack MacDonald served 27 years in the Canadian Armed Forces bef…

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Bringing Shipbuilding Back to Ontario 19:55

11M ago19:55

19:55

In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones has a discussion with Ted Kirkpatrick, Director of Business Development and Government Relations, Heddle Shipyards about shipbuilding in Ontario, Team Vigilance eliminating the boom-and-bust cycles of shipbuilding and repair, and much more. Ted Kirkpatrick, a seasoned maritime professio…

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The Vigilance OPV 28:14

11M ago28:14

28:14

In this exciting episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones speaks with Derek Buxton, VP Business Development & Ottawa about the Vigilance Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, and the importance of the proposed Team Canada approach. Derek Buxton has 32 years of combined service with the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard and is curren…

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Importance of Stroke Awareness 17:00

1y ago17:00

17:00

The Heart and Stroke Foundation is committed to helping and treating those affected by heart disease and strokes. In a recent episode of Built Modular, Gabrielle Bejarano sat down with Samantha Berscht, the Director of Health Policy and Systems Division, to discuss the importance of stroke awareness.…

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Modern (Military) Training – Innovation Versus Experience 23:27

1y ago23:27

23:27

Join us for another insightful episode of Vanguard Radio. J. Richard Jones speaks with Philippe Perey, Head of Technology, CAE. CAE is at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Today and tomorrow, CAE is the partner of choice for customers who operate in a complex, highly dynamic, and largely unp…

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How a Security-Aware Organizational Culture Minimizes the Human Risk Factor 26:54

1y ago26:54

26:54

Welcome back to another episode of Vanguard Radio with host J. Richard Jones. In this episode, we speak with Theo Zafirakos, CISO Coach and Professional Services, Security Awareness Speaker for Fortra's Terranova Security. Theo is an experienced security leader and trusted advisor known for his expertise in security awareness strategy, governance, …

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Industry Support to the Reconstitution and Modernization of the Canadian Armed Forces 20:26

1y ago20:26

20:26

J. Richard Jones returns with a new episode of Vanguard Radio. This week he is speaking with Colonel (Ret’d) Rick Fawcett, Vice President Operations, ADGA Group Consultants Inc. Mr. Fawcett is no stranger to the show. With 34 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces, he transitioned to executive roles in the Defense industry and joined ADGA in…

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Vanguard Radio 18:52

1+ y ago18:52

18:52

J. Richard Jones is back with another episode of Vanguard Radio. This week he speaks with Owen Brine, Sales Director Defence (Canada) at Kongsberg Digital. In his role at Kongsberg Digital, Owen draws upon a distinguished 20 years of active naval service; including four NATO deployments conducting operations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. …

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Vanguard Radio 26:08

1+ y ago26:08

26:08

In this episode of the Vanguard podcast, J. Richard Jones is joined by Simon Carroll, President, Saab Canada, and Jason Howard, Saab CPSP Campaign Director. Simon Carroll leads the Canadian Saab teams in Ottawa, Halifax, Medicine Hat, and Burnaby. A former Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, he has many decades of experience in the defence and na…

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Vanguard Podcast 24:00

1+ y ago24:00

24:00

Join host, J. Richard Jones, as he talks to Victor Khoo, Chief Engineer, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada and Alkarim Amlani, Director of Cyber Programs, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada. Victor’s career has spanned many industries and experiences — from Oil & Gas, SCADA and Telecom to designing cell phones, international airport audi…

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Vanguard Weekly - episode 11 21:56

1+ y ago21:56

21:56

In the latest episode of Vanguard Weekly, join host J. Richard Jones for the first of an ongoing series that will discuss the topic of training and upskilling using capstones. He is joined by guests Caleb Walker, Chief Strategy Officer for WithYouWithMe and Major General (Retired) Rupert Jones. Caleb is a 20-year combat veteran with a passion for H…

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AIRPORTS: Modular Buildings for Aviation 0:48

1+ y ago0:48

0:48

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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SHIPPING PORTS- Industrial Modular Buildings 0:55

1+ y ago0:55

0:55

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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TRANSPORTATION: Modular Buildings for Transportation 0:49

1+ y ago0:49

0:49

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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CORRECTIONS: Modular Buildings for Correctional Facilities 1:05

1+ y ago1:05

1:05

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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UTILITY- Modular Buildings for Energy Operations 0:49

1+ y ago0:49

0:49

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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MANUFACTURING: In Plant Offices and Modular Construction for Facilities 0:51

1+ y ago0:51

0:51

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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MINING: Modular Buildings for Mining Operations 0:51

1+ y ago0:51

0:51

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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HEALTHCARE: Modular Construction for Hospitals and Medical Clinics 1:11

1+ y ago1:11

1:11

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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GOVERNMENT: Modular Buildings for Government Agencies 0:58

1+ y ago0:58

0:58

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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DISASTER RELIEF: Modular Construction for Rapid Recovery 0:56

1+ y ago0:56

0:56

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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The Benefits of Using BOXX Modular for Plant Turnaround Solutions 10:38

1+ y ago10:38

10:38

Plant turnarounds are an essential process that should not be overlooked and should be performed regularly to preserve the lifespan of a plant. It can increase the overall production performance, improve product quality, reduce unit downtime, and drastically reduce the plant’s operating cost. It typically takes place twice a year (in the spring and…

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ADGA – We Deliver for Canada 19:18

1+ y ago19:18

19:18

Today, host J. Richard Jones is joined by Rick Fawcett, Vice President, Operations ADGA. Richard is retired Colonel who served 34 years in the Canadian Armed Forces before taking on executive roles in the defence industry and joining the ADGA team in September 2020. Founded in 1967, ADGA Group Consultants Inc. is a privately owned and operated Cana…

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C4ISR For First Contact 28:03

1+ y ago28:03

28:03

How can digitization be used to provide a tactical edge? That’s the question we answer in the latest episode of the Vanguard Podcast. Host J. Richard Jones sits down with Rick Bowes, Vice-President Digitization & Counter-Threat Products, KWESST Inc. to discuss C4ISR and first contact. Rick had a distinguished career as a senior officer in the Canad…

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The Future of Simulation Training 20:42

1+ y ago20:42

20:42

Welcome back to a brand-new episode of Vanguard radio with host J. Richard Jones. In this episode we speak about simulation training with two very special guests who come at the topic from two different areas. Anita Pawluk is the President of RaceRocks 3D and Cathy Press is the CEO of Chinook Helicopters. Since co-founding RaceRocks in 2010 Anita h…

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The Guiding Principles of Building Indigenous Relations in Canada 23:35

1+ y ago23:35

23:35

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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Vanguard Weekly - episode 10 21:32

2y ago21:32

21:32

Recently the Chief of the Defence Staff issued a direction to begin the reconstitution of the CAF. This undertaking is being implemented on a large scale and is now considered a critical priority. Joining the discussion is Caleb Walker, Chief Strategy Officer from WithYouWithMe. Tune in as they discuss key factors such as modernization, growth, and…

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Vanguard Weekly - episode 9 14:17

2y ago14:17

14:17

In this edition of Vanguard Weekly, J. Richard Jones chats about citizen development and how technology applications are enabling scalable solutions to help citizens. Joining the show are special guests Brian Macdonald, Executive Director with Aman Lara and Caleb Walker, SVP Global Pursuits at WithYouWithMe. Aman Lara is a not for profit group of f…

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Mixed Reality as a Force Enabler: Now & Future 23:59

2y ago23:59

23:59

In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones is joined by Duncan McSporran, Chief Operations Officer & VP Defence and Public Sector, Kognitiv Spark. Mr. McSporran is a former military officer with a background in applied remote sensing, cartography, and GIS. He is a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Oxford Brookes Un…

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EDUCATION: Modular Building Classrooms 1:10

2y ago1:10

1:10

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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BANKING- Modular Construction for Financial Institutions 1:12

2y ago1:12

1:12

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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COMMERCIAL- Industrial Modular Buildings 1:11

2y ago1:11

1:11

By Vanguard Modular Building Systems

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Vanguard Weekly - Episode 8 13:27

2y ago13:27

13:27

In this episode of Vanguard Weekly, J. Richard Jones catches up with Chief Strategy Officer, Caleb Walker from WithYouWithMe (WYWM). The topic of discussion is a new digital software factory for the Canadian Armed Forces by the WYWM team and how this new project will assist in driving digital solutions and innovation that remove silos and help incr…

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C4ISR: The Challenges to Army Digitization 26:01

2y ago26:01

26:01

Join J. Richard Jones for the latest episode of Vanguard Radio as he dives into the weighty topic of digitization with Victor Khoo, Chief Engineer, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada and Infantry Officer Austin Douglas (Ret’d), Capture Manager, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada. Army digitization presents many serious technical challenge…

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MPA Systems - Modular Buildings For Bank and Financial Institutions 15:13

2y ago15:13

15:13

Although natural disasters are not a daily occurrence for everyone, an event such as a hurricane, tornado, earthquake, or fire is a situation that it’s important to be prepared for. MPA Systems modular construction by BOXX Modular is set up to quickly and efficiently provide secure buildings in the event of a disaster. Host Tyler Kern spoke with Da…

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Innovation as a Drive of Energy Independence and Arctic Sovereignty 28:23

2y ago28:23

28:23

Join J. Richard Jones for another informative episode of Vanguard Radio. In this episode he speaks with Joseph McBrearty, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. CNL is Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. With their uniq…

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Digital Natives and the Modern Military – Episode 5 (of 5) 15:34

2y ago15:34

15:34

Welcome to the concluding episode of our 5-part Digital Natives and Modern Military podcast series. Host, J. Richard Jones wraps up his exciting and enlightening discussion with very special guests General Sir James Everard, former senior British Army Officer, and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO and LTCOL Caleb Walker, Global Vice Presiden…

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SPECIALTY: Custom Modular Building Solutions 1:14

2y ago1:14

1:14

By BOXX Modular

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Digital Natives and the Modern Military – Episode 4 (of 5) 17:25

2y ago17:25

17:25

Welcome back to episode 4 of the Digital Natives and Modern Military podcast series. Joining J. Richard Jones once more are special guests, General Sir James Everard, former senior British Army Officer, and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO and LTCOL Caleb Walker, Global Vice President of Defence for WithYouWithMe. In this episode we explore…

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Team SkyGuardian Canada: Uniting Canadian Capabilities through the World’s Leading RPAS Platform 24:32

2y ago24:32

24:32

In this episode of Vanguard radio, J. Richard Jones talks about Team SkyGuardian Canada, a collection of companies focused on delivering the most advanced long-range, long-endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft for Canada by taking GA-ASI’s industry-leading RPAS – the MQ-9B SkyGuardian – and adding the extraordinary technologies of three established C…

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