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The Boxing Bizđ¤ First FaceâOff! Canelo vs Crawford Presser đĽ | September Showdown Buzz!Send us a textIn todayâs episode of The Boxing Biz, we break down the electric energy from the first official press conference for the highly anticipated Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford mega-fight, set for September 13th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas đ°đĽ.Canelo stood calm and calculated, brushing off nerves and letting it be knownâheâs training hard, and whether it ends by KO or decision, heâs walking out the winner đŞđ˛đ˝. On the other side, Terence âBudâ Crawford showed his intensity early, calling this the biggest fight in 20 years, and promising that despite a respectful d...2025-06-202h 12The Boxing BizCrawford vs Canelo at Allegiant đď¸ | Kell Brook Says âToo Big!â đŁď¸ | Munguia PED Update đ¨Send us a textBoxingâs heating up in every division! đĽ In this episode of The Boxing Biz, we break down the official venue for Crawford vs. Canelo â Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas đď¸. Will this be the biggest fight of the year, or just another size mismatch?We react to Kell Brookâs bold statement, claiming Canelo is too big for Terence Crawford đ§ đŞ. Is that real talk or recycled doubt?Plus, we bring you the latest on the Jaime Munguia PED situation đ¨. Whatâs the current status of the reports, and how does this affect his reputatio...2025-06-181h 29The Boxing BizCrawford trains at UFC HQ đ¸ | Dana White Opens Doors | Abdullah Samson vs Sam Noakes? đĽSend us a textTerrence âBudâ Crawford is leveling upânow training at the state-of-the-art UFC High Performance Institute! đ¸ Dana White rolls out the red carpet, giving Crawford full access to elite resources. Is this a sign of something bigger brewing between boxing and MMA?Plus, we dive into a potential banger: Abdullah Samson vs. Sam Noakesâcould this be the dark horse fight of the year? đAlso in this episode:đš The latest on Teofimo Lopezâs PBC rumorsđš Canelo vs Crawford early takesđš Ryan Garciaâs next moveđš And more breaking boxing news...2025-06-121h 03
AI Risk RewardFrom NASA to Creating Your AI Financial Advisor: Alex Harmsen's Journey in AI and Financial AdvisoryIn the AI Risk Reward podcast, our host, Alec Crawford (@alec06830), Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. aicrisk.com interviews guests about balancing the risk and reward of Artificial Intelligence for you, your business, and society as a whole. Podcast production and sound engineering by Troutman Street Audio. You can find them on LinkedIn and at troutmanstreetaudio.com. You can hear the difference.In this episode of the AI Risk Reward Podcast, host Alec Crawford welcomes Alex Harmsen, the CEO and founder of Portfolio Pilot. Alex shares his fascinating journey from aspiring astronaut and working on...2025-05-2053 min
The Trauma TherapistTrauma and Ecstasy with Alex AbrahamAlex Abraham has spent years researching, exploring, and experiencing firsthand the therapeutic treatment options for healing from childhood sexual abuse.Alexâs book, Trauma and Ecstasy takes a long, hard look at pain, from the sudden unexplained pelvic floor discomfort that afflicted Alex at the end of a trip abroad to the deeply rooted anxiety and shame of a childhood robbed of innocence. In this powerful and courageous memoir, Alex takes you on his journey of healing from sexual abuse while searching for answers to his health issues that traditional medicine failed to explain or treat. Psychedelics and int...2025-04-0730 min
The Sustainable Tech PodcastBuilding Community Through Fun Kids' Haircuts with Bubbles Haircair For KidsIn this episode, I sit down with Alex Weaver Crawford, founder of Bubbles Haircare, a salon concept designed exclusively for children. Alex shares her journey from running a creative agency to building a kid-focused salon. Bubbles offers more than just haircutsâitâs about creating an experience where children feel at ease, and parents get a much-needed break.We explore the challenges of running a brick-and-mortar business, how Bubbles integrates technology like online booking systems and payment solutions, and the importance of building a community-focused space.Whether you're curious about entrepreneurship, love hearing about innovative star...2024-10-2330 min
The Alchemist Lounge063: Who's Behind the Mask? Unpacking Life's Mysteries with Jamie Star CrawfordIn a world where we often wear multiple masks, finding your true self can be the ultimate quest. Our guest, Jamie Star Crawford, is a powerhouse in spiritual growth and personal development and she's here to guide us on this journey of self-discovery. Together, we'll probe into what it takes to truly know yourself, beyond societal expectations and personal illusions. Throughout this enriching episode, Jamie will help us delve into the complex questions that often haunt us about our purpose and identity. We'll discuss the evolving journey of the soul, confront the uncomfortable truths we often avoid...2023-08-3146 min
Buffy Boyfriendss2e1. âWhen She was Badâ w/ Alex Contiwhen she was bad? more like when she was GOOD because this episode was GOOD.Â
when she was bad? more like when she was GOOD because our guest this episode was GOOD.
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Holistic Interior Design Podcast068: Balancing Creativity and Business with Alex Palumbo of Slack Tide FilmsI welcome filmmaker Alex Palumbo of Slack Tide Films to the podcast this week to talk about how he uses film to help other creatives communicate with potential clients. Alex shares his journey with film, which didnât initially begin as a full time job for him, but he was able to successfully make the transition from corporate life to creative. We both discuss the challenges of running a creative business, and how hard it can be to strike the right balance between running a business and actually spending time making your art. Many interior designers face this same ch...2022-11-0840 min
Rounding the EarthSynthetic Fingerprint of SARS-CoV-2 - Round Table w/ Alex Washburne, PhD and Kevin McKernan, PhDAlex Washburne, PhD and colleagues published a pre-print study laying out a case for SARS-CoV-2 being a synthetic pathogen; though, not necessarily for nefarious purposes. Alex joins Kevin McKernan, PhD for a round table discussion with Mathew Crawford and Liam Sturgess to flesh out the argument.Read Alex's paper here: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.10.18.512756v1Subscribe to Rounding the Earth on Substack:https://roundingtheearth.substack.com/Support us by checking out our sponsor page:https://roundingtheearth.substack.com/p/rounding-the-earth-sponsors-and-partnersFollow us on all our platforms:2022-11-011h 36
Rainmaker For Contractors PodcastRainmaker For Contractors Podcast - Episode #20: "Save time, money and energy with Shipshape a smart home enabled predictive maintenance platform" With Alex Linn, CEO of ShipshapeAlex Linn, CEO of Shipshape joins the Rainmaker For Contractors Podcast!Alex is the CEO of Shipshape and has created a real-time monitoring application for home appliances and other devices. In this episode, Alex talks with Bill about how Shipshapeâs mobile application allows homeowners to get the most out of their home appliances by optimizing and applying metrics-based processes to indicate when maintenance is required.The Basement Health Association Conference Will Be in Atlantic City, NJ - from September 20th through the 22nd! Visit Shipshape:ht...2022-08-3025 minThe Boxing Bizđ¨ Amir Khan & Kell Brook Fight Review vs Terence Crawford @ The School of Hard Shots đĽ #BoxingNewsSend us a text#AmirKhan #KellBrook #TerenceCrawfordWelcome back Champies! On this episode got my main man Mario "Money" Mungia hosting with me. đĽ In anticipation to this Saturdays fight between Amir Khan and Kell Brook, tune in with us as we watch back as they went to Terence Crawford's School of Hard Shots! Let's take a closer look at some of the advantages AND disadvantages that both fighters might be bringing in to their bout this weekend. Watch With Usđ Amir Khan vs Terence Crawford - https://youtu.be/ptW49mes5zo đĽđ Kell...2022-02-181h 23
The Religious Nationalism PodcastReligious nationalism in Russia, with Alex TitovIn episode 13, Darryl Hart and Crawford Gribben talk to Alex Titov about religious nationalism in Russia. Alex teaches history at Queen's University Belfast, where his research and teaching focus on Russian nationalism, foreign policy, the political history of the USSR, and the biography of Nikita Khrushchev. Alex is a prolific journalist and a frequent broadcaster. You can follow his work on Twitter at @TitovAlexander.
Where now for Team Navalny?
The opposition in Russia can defeat Putin â but only if its message chimes with an impoverished country
Alexei Navalny: Novichok didnât stop Russian oppo...2021-09-0645 min
The Leadership in Insurance Podcast - Insurtech & InnovationEpisode 8, Season 1: Michael Crawford, CEO and Co-Founder - Describe DataWelcome to the latest edition of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast (The LiiP). In this episode, we were joined by the brilliant Michael Crawford Michael is the CEO and Co-Founder of Describe Data which uses AI and unique data sets to help insurance businesses make better sense of data and write more profitable portfolios.  In this conversation we talk about: The Lloydâs Lab experience â how it evolved and how Describe Data might not now get in The importance of mentors How to productize an idea How feedback refines and defines the product...2020-11-1659 min
Hacking StatePod clips: Jason Crawford - Intensive Vs. Extensive ProgressFrom Episode 2: Towards a New Science of Progress with Jason CrawfordFull episode: https://soundcloud.com/agora_politics/ep2-towards-a-new-science-of-progress-with-jason-crawfordJoin the Agora Politics community and support the show: https://agorapolitics.locals.comAgora Politics is a podcast dedicated to making sense out of our outdated theories of politics.Subscribe on:Patreon: https://patreon.com/agorapoliticsApple https://podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agora-politics/id1496531814Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/agora_politicsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xfgHAlhswC6PWlTZC5S58?si=fY-OxZqASPWtxFnAqyLCbg Twitter: https://twitter...2020-06-2900 min
Hacking StatePod clips: Jason Crawford - Which Problems MatterFrom Episode 2: Towards a New Science of Progress with Jason CrawfordFull episode: https://soundcloud.com/agora_politics/ep2-towards-a-new-science-of-progress-with-jason-crawfordJoin the Agora Politics community and support the show: https://agorapolitics.locals.comAgora Politics is a podcast dedicated to making sense out of our outdated theories of politics.Subscribe on:Patreon: https://patreon.com/agorapoliticsApple https://podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agora-politics/id1496531814Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/agora_politicsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xfgHAlhswC6PWlTZC5S58?si=fY-OxZqASPWtxFnAqyLCbg Twitter: https://twitter...2020-06-2200 min
Hacking StatePod clips: Jason Crawford - Progress Is Not The Default Of HistoryFrom Episode 2: Towards a New Science of Progress with Jason CrawfordFull episode: https://soundcloud.com/agora_politics/ep2-towards-a-new-science-of-progress-with-jason-crawfordJoin the Agora Politics community and support the show: https://agorapolitics.locals.comAgora Politics is a podcast dedicated to making sense out of our outdated theories of politics.Subscribe on:Patreon: https://patreon.com/agorapoliticsApple https://podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agora-politics/id1496531814Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/agora_politicsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xfgHAlhswC6PWlTZC5S58?si=fY-OxZqASPWtxFnAqyLCbg Twitter: https://twitter...2020-06-1400 min
Panel PerfectPanel Perfect #15: House of X (w/ Granison Crawford)Greetings, true believers! Welcome back to another edition of the electrifying piece of entertainment that we call Panel Perfect. This week, Max and Alex welcome Granison Crawford onto the show to discuss the superhero series everyone's talking about, House of X! (And it's follow up, Dawn of X). Contained this installment:
- If the Marvel Universe can cure Vampires, is Blade out of a job?
- What about Jonathan Hickman's writing style makes his X-Men books so refreshing?
- Seriously though, does Blade have a union, and how powerful is it?
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Creative Pursuits PodcastMaking Your Own Luck With Broadcast Journalist And Creative Ken CrawfordHost: Alex CrowGuest: Ken Crawford, U.S. CourtsRecorded on location at the Big Whig Studios in Washington, D.C.Thanks to our episode sponsor TeamPeople. For more information, visit - https://www.teampeople.tvFor the latest employment opportunities, visit the TeamPeople Job Board - https://teampeople.secure.force.com/careers/
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The Dad Chronicle | Parenting Resources & Stories of FatherhoodTDC 90: Consistency in Coparenting - Travis Crawford's Story (aka TVsTravis)Alex speaks with fellow podcaster, Travis Crawford, better known as TVsTravis, about his experience as a stepfather and coparent. His situation is quite a unique one, in which he shares how important consistency and communication is to coparenting.
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The Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Leaders, Hate & HamiltonA powerful interview with three Hamilton Councillors on the role elected leaders play in combatting hate, racism and bigotry. Ward 1 Councillor Maureen Wilson, Ward 3 Councillor Nrinder Nann and Ward 9 Councillor Brad Clark. ___________________________________________________________________ Host, Graham Crawford Alex Zafer, producer2019-11-201h 07The Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, discussing CardusListen to Graham's audio op-ed on Cardus. Our City Council is about to vote to enter into negotiations with Cardus on their use of Balfour House, and blocking any other groups from consideration. If you haven't looked at some of the content Cardus publishes on their website, you should. Here's Graham's thoughts on what he found. The Graham Crawford Show is produced by Alex Zafer, with your host Graham Crawford. Â 2019-09-2415 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Second Season PremiereAfter a hiatus, Producer Alex Zafer and Host Graham Crawford introduce the return of the Graham Crawford Show. Have a listen. Enjoy! Podcast produced by Alex Zafer with your host Graham Crawford2019-09-2020 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford ShowYES we are back after a long hiatus. Please listen to Producer Alex Zafer's preview to the upcoming episodes of The Graham Crawford Show, including his insightful perspectives on standing up to hate in Hamilton. Enjoy.2019-09-1314 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 294: Helping Survivors Cope. Anonymously. Alex HarkolaAlex Harkola is the Co-Owner of Novni (https://novni.com/), which is an anonymous writing platform built to help people cope with various levels of emotional distress from mental health issues, trauma, stress, and everything in-between. Â If youâve been traumatized by someone during your life, Alexâs story is proof that forgiveness is possible for anyone. Â Alex has triumphed over multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences while growing up and is determined to inspire others that they can too. Â When not glued to his desk, Alex enjoys spending time outdoors in nature, reading, playing disc golf, shooting pool, and going to church...2018-07-1733 min
Multiracial Family ManTalking criminal justice and racial bias in bail, detention, and sentencing with Sherene Crawford, Project Director of the Center for Court Innovation's Midtown Community Court Project, Ep. 172Ep. 172: Sherene Crawford is passionate about the issues of criminal justice and combating racial bias in the system. A former Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, Sherene now serves as the Project Director of the Center for Court Innovation's Midtown Community Court Project where she is responsible for overseeing the courtâs long-range planning and day-to-day operations. In this role, Sherene leads an interdisciplinary team of staff members who assess and link defendants with services, monitor compliance, oversee community restitution and early diversion projects, provide on-site social services and collaborate with government and community stakeholders to promote principles of procedural just...2018-06-1038 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Discussing the future of the Discovery CentreA special edition of the Cityist. Civic Panel regular, Maureen Wilson, joins Graham to discuss the future of the Discovery Centre on our waterfront. City Council is considering selling this public building and the 8 acres on which it sits to a private developer. We think there are ways to re-imagine the buildingâs use and keep it in public hands. Join us for our discussion. _________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows are produced and recorded by Dave Beatty at...2018-03-1232 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 13 - Downtown Densification and moreOur Civic Panel sinks their teeth into 3 very current topics on this edition of the podcast. 1. Downtown Densification - High Anxiety Link from The Hamilton Spectator: "Beasley neighbours back development, but not at any price Hamiltonâs new downtown plan makes arbitrary changes without adequate consultation" https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/8122667-beasley-neighbours-back-development-but-not-at-any-price/ 2. Municipal Elections 2018 - What lies ahead and why does it matter? 3. Itâs a Manâs World - What message does an all male Senior Leadership Team send to the community?  _________________________________________________ T...2018-02-2649 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist - CITY LEADERSHIP: Step aside ladies, it's a man's world.There was a time when all members of the senior leadership team at the City of Hamilton were men. What was the most recent year that was true? Was it 1990? 2000? 2005? If you picked any of those years, youâd be wrong. The correct answer is 2018. Thatâs right, the unstoppable City of Hamilton is once again run by men. Next to the City Manager, the most senior title in the City is General Manager. We have 4 of them. Dan McKinnon is General Manager of Public Works. Jason Thorne is General Manager of Planning & Economic Development. Mike...2018-02-0508 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 14On this edition of the Graham Crawford Show we talk with Paul Wilson about the bright neon lights of Hamilton, those that once were and those that still light the night sky. Cultural Heritage is defined as an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values. Hamiltonâs neon signs fit into that definition. From the Pagoda to the Capri Restaurant to Cheapies to the Westdale Theatre. All in this lively discussion on the Graham Crawford Show. ...2018-01-2220 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Interview with Jason Thorne, General Manager of Planning and Economic Development at City Of HamiltonWeâre very pleased to have Jason Thorne, General Manager of Planning & Economic Development for the City of Hamilton join us for an in-depth, one-on-one discussion about urban design in Hamilton, from how demographics affect planning, to what is excellent urban design, to how the Planning Department contributes to the achievement of our Vision, to how engaging community engagement really is, and much, much more. All on this edition of The Graham Crawford Show. _________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer Al...2018-01-0851 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, On this edition of the Cityist, like many boys and girls throughout Hamilton, I sent Santa a note that began: Dear Santa, I know youâre a pretty busy person, but Iâd really appreciate it if you could take a look at my list of 8 Civic Gifts Iâd love for you to bring to my townâŚ.. Listen to what I asked for from Santa for Hamilton. _________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows are produc...2017-12-2207 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 12 - Driving us Crazy"Driving us Crazy" - A very lively discussion from several points of views. Our featured panelists Peter Graefe, Maureen Wilson and Tom Flood discuss with Graham the attitudes around urban design and roads. Do drivers in Hamilton own more than the road? _________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows are produced and recorded by Dave Beatty at Q.E.D. Media in downtown Hamilton. Visit the official Graham Crawford Show website2017-12-1148 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show, Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 13 Architectural gems on Wentworth sit empty  Paul Wilson discusses two boarded up beauties on Wentworth Street South, one a mansion, the other a lovely apartment building. Both in need of some attention.  The original link to the Hamilton Spectator article can be found here: https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/7563034-paul-wilson-architectural-gems-on-wentworth-sit-empty/ _________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows are produced and recorded by Dave Beatty at Q.E.D. Media in downtown Hamilton. Visit the official Graham Crawford Show website2017-11-2723 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, #HamAzon, Chasing RainbowsThe City of Hamilton spent half a million dollars on a proposal to Amazon for Hamilton to become the site of its second headquarters for up to 50,000 employees. I hate to be the party pooper, but I think our senior bureaucrats and elected officials need to have a drink of reality. Chasing expensive rainbows is one way to spend our money and our energy. The question Iâm asking myself is, âAre there other, better ways to spend it?â I think yes. On this edition of the Cityist on The Graham Crawford Show ...2017-11-1308 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Interview with Mark Richardson Ward Boundary HearingMark Richardson joins us to talk about his experience challenging the City of Hamilton about their decision to ignore the recommendations of the consultants they hired to redefine the 15 Ward boundaries to create a more balanced distribution of Wards and population. Problem is, when Watson & Associates presented their findings and their recommendations, City Council decided to redraw the Ward boundaries themselves - literally. Crayons came out and maps were marked, the results of which were voted on by Council. Mark Richardson felt a need to challenge that decision, so he invested his time and his...2017-10-3040 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 11 - Melange #2After a long summer break The Graham Crawford Show returns with our regular Civic Panel where we discuss a melange of topics. Our featured panelists include Ryan McGreal, Peter Graefe and Maureen Wilson. Pier 8 Design Competition - The Process & the Results Redefining Ward Boundaries - How we got to where we are now Assigning resources (time, money, people) to chasing Amazon HQ for Hamilton Thank you to all our listeners. Keep talking Hamilton! _________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All sh...2017-10-1644 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Council Cohesion, The I of the Storm Like many others have, Iâve accused Councillors of being tone deaf on these sorts of issues that are completely within their control to remedy. Why is it that they try to ignore us?  I have a theory.  I think they ignore us for as long as possible because they donât really want to be seen as reacting to feedback about their own behaviours. You got a problem with people in Public Works or the HSR or the Planning Department, bring it on. Weâre all ears. You got a problem with me, keep it to yourself.  So, fellow Hamiltoni...2017-06-2607 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Building Magic at the Westdale TheatreFirst of all, a small confession. Iâm a member of the Board of Directors of the Westdale Cinema Group, the non-profit organization that has purchased the old Westdale Theatre and that will be restoring it to its 1935 glory. That makes me, and this edition of the Cityist, less than objective. But this project is so exciting that I feel more than comfortable, as does my Executive Producer, Alex Zafer, talking about an upcoming event in front of and inside the Westdale Theatre. Itâs on June 25th and weâd love to see you there...2017-06-1908 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 12We talk to Paul about a column he called: New mayor canât sit on this throne that appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on October 21, 2014.Itâs a story about the City of Hamiltonâs secret warehouse full of Hamilton artifacts the City has been collecting throughout its history that it doesnât have the space to put on permanent display. While Paul doesnât reveal its location, he does reveal whatâs inside. _________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows ar...2017-06-1218 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Lord of The RingsJust when you didnât think it was possible for Councillors to be more tone deaf, they prove us wrong.  Iâm talking about the recent recommendation by Councillors at a Governance Review Subcommittee to spend $5000 for service rings for themselves.  Apparently, rings have been given in the past to Councillors who are either retiring or who have died. Now, weâre also adding Councillors who are defeated in an election. Yep, we reward the losers. And by we, I mean all of us. Instead of the other Councillors chipping in to buy a departing colleague a gift, like most people d...2017-06-0406 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 11This time, we talk to Paul about a column he called: Harmonyâs proud, but sad, story to be unveiled that appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on September 2, 2014.  Itâs about the Harmony Apartments at Bay and Barton.  If you havenât been by the building, itâs worth taking a look if youâre in the area. Located on the west side of Bay Street, one building north of Barton, the building began life as an Italian banquet hall with a very impressive facade and was later converted to apartments after the war. _________________________________________________ The Graham Crawf...2017-05-2919 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Celebrating our first yearOne year, and tens of thousands of downloads after this adventure began, I sit down with the mastermind of The Graham Crawford Show - Executive Producer Alex Zafer to discuss the original vision for the show, what weâve accomplished and where we go from here. And we talk about Dave Beatty, the owner of QED Media in Hamilton where we record the how and his amazing contribution to making all of this possible. Alex and I also talk about our regular Civic Panel members, and Paul Wilson, and some guests who have appeared on the Common Kn...2017-05-2346 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Interview with cartoonist Graeme MacKay Iâm joined by an artist and satirist Iâve admired for years. I admire his wit. His artistry. His ability to boil oceans of issues to their essence and to present what he sees in ways that leave us smiling or even, dare I say, LOLâing.  His name is Graeme MacKay and heâs the editorial cartoonist for the Hamilton Spectator. I think youâll really enjoy this interview. I know I did.   ______________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows are produced and...2017-05-1541 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 10We talk to Paul about a column he called: Storied House Amid Highrises Has a Future Again. It appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on May 17, 2016.  Itâs a story about tenacity. In this case, the tenacity of a beautiful house and the tenacity of a dedicated owner.  The house was built in 1860, just 7 years after Central School was built on Hunter. Today, it sits surrounded by highrises. But, it also sits restored. Thatâs a major accomplishment in an already accomplished heritage neighbourhood. But it wasnât easy. Listen to the story about an owner with a vision he wasnât prepared...2017-05-0815 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Dithering, Blithering & SlitheringThis edition of the Cityist is called Dithering, Blithering & Slithering. Itâs a three word summary of the last City Council meeting about LRT.  We may be relieved and thankful that the LRT Environmental Assessment 2.0 was approved in a 10 to 5 vote by Council. But, thereâs more to this than simply getting enough votes to keep LRT moving. That meeting also said a lot about the state of leadership in this City and about how we got to where we find ourselves today.  Please have a listen to a review of the Council meeting and hear about all the dithering, blithe...2017-05-0113 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 10 - Some Counsel for CouncilWeâre calling this edition of the Civic Panel Some Counsel for Council. If you're a regular watcher of Hamilton City Council, youâll probably agree that Councilâs behaviour is questionable at times. And, at other times, downright appalling.  Our panelists each provide some advice to Council based on problems they see happening. And they provide some true insights into why some of these problems exist in the first place.  Destination listening. ______________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows are produced and recorded...2017-04-2440 min
Talkin' ShopTalkinâ Shop Ep. 49: Alex FalconeLadies & Gentlemen!!! We have a special 4/20 episode of Talkin Shop!! Portland favorite, regular at Helium, & author of “Unwrap My Heart”…Alex Falcone joins me at the table!! Come pick his brain!! Tweet your questions to @TalkinShopPod on Twitter! Listen to Talkinâ Shop w/ Alex Falcone Talkinâ Shop IS NOT A COMEDY CLASS! Itâs […]
The post Talkinâ Shop Ep. 49: Alex Falcone appeared first on Sexpot Comedy.2017-04-2200 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Hamilton City Hall, It's Not PrettyIt was telling that Spectator columnist Andrew Dreschel began a recent column by saying, âCity Manager Chris Murrayâs face may not have been sickly green, but he has rarely looked as crestfallen and crushed.â  Chris Murray was down because an internal audit about how consulting dollars were spent had just been shared with Council. It was a damning report, to say the least. Aside from the shocking dollar numbers, such as overspending on consultants last year by over 100%, it was even more shocking that it was described as a surprise.  This kind of surprise screams poor fiscal management, poor supervis...2017-04-1707 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 9We talk to Paul Wilson about a column he called, âHamilton is the Town Where Time Stands Stillâ that appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on March 15, 2016. http://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/6390115-paul-wilson-hamilton-is-the-town-where-time-stands-still/ It focuses on some of Hamiltonâs public clocks that have stopped working. Clocks at Leonâs furs, Central School and Hendryâs Shoes. While these clocks may only tell the correct time twice a day, they still tell a great story about Hamilton. ______________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive...2017-04-1019 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show, The Cityist - Meetings. ExpectationsThis Cityist is about the most recent LRT meeting at City Hall. A marathon meeting for sure. 12 hours long. But not even nearly 12 hours worth of content. Although, that might be said about many of the meetings that take place at City Hall.  If one person was given a dollar for every 15 minutes of every meeting of Councillors and another person was given a dollar for every good question or every new idea heard from Councillors during those meetings, letâs just say there would be a fiscal imbalance.  Iâm talking about this meeting because of what I think it rep...2017-04-0311 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 9 - MĂŠlange of Hamilton TopicsThis is the second edition of our Civic Panel MĂŠlange, where we focus on 3 topics worth discussing. They are: Coleman Broadcasting Resolution - 40 Miles of Bad Road Ahead? Design Review Panel - Now You See It, Now You Donât, Now You See It Downsizing - When You Canât Change the Working Culture, Change the Number of People Who Work In It Hope you enjoy the discussion. ______________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows are produced and recorded by Dave Beatty at Q...2017-03-2743 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, The Sounds of SilenceGather round your mobile devices dear listeners. I want to tell you a sad story about lost relevance. I want to speak about Ward 8 Councillor Terry Whitehead. Itâs become very clear that Terry has lost his way. Heâs flailing about looking for political relevance.  His consistently inconsistent communication damages not only how we view and participate in municipal government, it also damages the very future of our City. This has gone way beyond what some Councillors would like us to believe - just Terry being Terry.  In his most recent op-ed, the Councillor has taken to attacking residents who be...2017-03-2007 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, The Benchmark Project - an updateOver 6 months ago, I did a Cityist called The Benchmark Project. It was a simple proposal for the City of Hamilton to provide affordable opportunities for Hamiltonians to place a plaque on a city bench honouring a family member or someone else important to them. In that podcast, I included information about the Cityâs existing program where for between $1500 and $2500, you could purchase a bench from the City of Hamilton and theyâd throw in a commemorative plaque.  In this podcast, I provide an update about my correspondence and communication with my Councillor, Jason Farr, and with City staff. Itâs...2017-03-1312 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - Revitalization of the Westdale TheatreOn this show, we talk about a local project thatâs received a fantastic outpouring of goodwill from Hamiltonians across the city. The project is the revitalization of the Westdale Theatre. A project being called an urban barn raising, Hamilton-style. Iâm joined by three members of the Board of the Westdale Cinema Group, the non-profit organization that has purchased the Westdale Theatre. They are, Fred Fuchs, Bob Crockford and Jeremy Freiburger. For the record, Iâm the fourth member of the Board. If you havenât already checked out and Liked the groupâs Facebook p...2017-03-0641 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 8 - The Role of Civic ProtestCivic engagement takes many forms. Perhaps the oldest form is an old fashioned protest. A public gathering of like-minded people about a specific topic who show up at a specific place at a specific time to make a statement and to listen to the statements of others. A âdemonstrationâ of our civic rights.  Our Civic Panel regulars Ryan McGreal, Maureen Wilson, and Peter Graefe discuss their own first public protests, what motivates people to take action, and how social media is affecting civic protest. _____________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex...2017-02-2757 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, The Yin Yang of Civic Engagement and How Everything Connects The Yin and Yang of Civic Engagement and How Everything Connects. Yin and yang. The principle that all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites. If youâve embraced a civic cause itâs likely you did so because it meant something to you personally. Often, civic engagement is focused on fighting back while at the same time pushing forward. But, why do people get involved? What makes some people finish dinner and head out to a community meeting? Or to send an email to a Councillor. Or work to get people to sign a peti...2017-02-2008 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - Jason Farr, Dale & Roz Mugford - Park The ViolenceWe were pleased to welcome Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr and two very engaged residents, Roz and Dale Mugford, who started the Park the Violence Campaign related to the planned urban park bounded by King William, John Street North, Rebecca and Catherine. We discuss the challenges facing the community caused by the violence around the nightclub on the southeast corner of the proposed park that has seen two murders, fights and disruptive behaviour. Currently, there is a full investigation being undertaken by the City of Hamilton into the situation. While the focus is on a specific...2017-02-131h 10The Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, Myth of Fiscal PrudenceThis edition of the Cityist is called Debunking the Myth of Fiscal Prudence OR Read Any Good Books Lately? Itâs an op-ed about a myth of near Shakespearean proportions that happened at, and after, some comments made by Ward 7 Councillor Donna Skelly about the Hamilton Public Library and their budget request for 2017. Think of it as Donna Skellyâs âI come to praise the HPL, not to bury itâ moment. Iâd like to end this myth that has risen up around Councillor Skellyâs question about the relevance of the Hamilton Public Libra...2017-02-0618 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 8Although there may be fewer than there were just a few years ago, there are still boarded up buildings in Hamilton. In this edition of the Paul Wilson interview Series, I talk to Paul about the Auchmar gatehouse, the lightkeeper's cottage on the Beach Strip, and storefronts along Barton Street. We discuss why unrented too often looks like unwanted. ______________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows are produced and recorded by Dave Beatty at Q.E.D. Media in...2017-01-3025 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Interview with Matt Jelly - Equal Wards NowThe Graham Crawford Show was pleased to welcome Matt Jelly, engaged and active resident, artist, and one of the sharpest wits in town to talk about a project he is leading. Itâs called #EqualWardsNow and it is gathering signatures for Hamiltonians who support Ward boundary review. During the interview, Matt provides informed perspectives on how we got to where we are now, where we need to go, and what we can do to make that happen. As youâll hear, this isnât just about drawing new lines, itâs about being more equitable in how we are r...2017-01-2339 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 7 - Backward Glances. Forward Thoughts.Our Civic Panelists are Peter Graefe, Maureen Wilson and Ryan McGreal, begin the year by looking back at the previous one. They share their answers to questions in 7 separate categories, all focused on the City of Hamilton in 2016, and with an eye to 2017. All on this Civic Panel edition of The Graham Crawford Show weâre calling: Backward Glances. Forward Thoughts. ______________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows are produced and recorded by Dave Beatty at Q.E.D. Me...2017-01-1654 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, Wishful ThinkingWhether it really makes any difference or not, many of us use the end of one year and the beginning of the next as a fresh start for new behaviours. Too often, that fresh start often ends with old behaviours. Change, although always possible, is usually difficult. But that truth doesnât seem to stop us from believing we can do it this time. So, in the spirit of new beginnings, this first edition of the Cityist for 2017 engages in some wishful thinking. Seven simple wishes for Hamilton City Council in 2017. ______________________________________________________ The Graham Cr...2017-01-0910 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - Interview with Paul Berton, Editor-in-Chief of the Hamilton SpectatorPaul Berton is someone who spends every day on the job thinking about news. About how itâs collected, reported, illustrated and distributed. All via Hamiltonâs oldest operating business. Paul Berton is a lifelong journalist - reporter, columnist, editor, and now Editor-in-Chief of the Hamilton Spectator, now celebrating 170 years of reporting in our community. During the interview, the first of 2017 on The Graham Crawford Show, we talk about the future of printed newspapers, serving local news needs, the role of investigative journalism, the troubling trend of fake news, what happens during editorial meetings, and so m...2017-01-0251 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - The Cityist, My First Christmas in HamiltonEach month, I do a Cityist column for The Graham Crawford Show. Itâs usually about an issue, or an idea to overcome an issue, or to take advantage of an opportunity. This edition is much more personal. Itâs about my first Christmas in Hamilton, having arrived from England in the summer of 1959. The memories are simple. Told through the eyes of a child. But they are as clear to me today as they were that Christmas almost 60 years ago. I hope you enjoy it. Itâs the first time Iâve really had a way of...2016-12-2510 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - The Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 7The weather outside is frightful, so that must mean itâs Christmas time. Thatâs why I asked Paul if he would select a Christmas-themed column to share with us on this seasonal podcast. Paul selected a column he called: Marieâs first Canadian Christmas tree. It appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on December 17, 2008. Itâs a truly beautiful story, beautifully written by Paul. Be sure to sit by the Christmas tree as you listen to this one. ______________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executiv...2016-12-1920 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - An Interview with Brad ClarkHeâs served at two levels of government, one as a Conservative MPP in Ontario, where he was a cabinet minister of two ministeries (Transportation and Labour), the other as Councillor for Ward 9 in Stoney Creek from 2006 to 2014. He ran for Mayor in 2014 where he placed second to current Mayor Fred Eisenberger and ahead of Brian McHattie. His name is Brad Clark. In this interview, Brad shares his views on the current state of City Council and the issues being debated such as LRT, affordable housing, ward boundary review as well as the impact the wo...2016-12-1257 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, A Visit To Your NeighbourhoodA neighbourhood thatâs healthy makes the people who live in it healthier - mentally, physically and socially. A neighbourhood, by definition, is more than just the building where you go to sleep each night. A neighbourhood is as much a way of thinking as it is a way of living. If you love your neighbourhood, chances are that affection is about much more than asphalt and sidewalks and bricks and mortar and paint colours. In this episode of The Cityist, you and I are going to go on visit to your own neighbourhood. Thatâs right. Your...2016-12-0508 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 6, The MelangeWeâre calling this show a Civic Panel MĂŠlange, because rather than focusing on a single topic or theme, we felt that thereâs just too much going on to limit our discussion. So why donât you pour yourself a coffee, or a tea, or something stronger, and join us for our free flowing, and very passionate, yap about all things Hamilton politics including: The Conflict Interest Troika: Ranked Balloting, Ward Boundaries and Area Rating Affordable Housing on Pier 8: Good start or poor outcome? The LRT Debate: Has Council gone mad? ...2016-11-2844 minThe Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - Mayor Fred Eisenberger InterviewLRT. Affordable housing. Ranked balloting. Ward boundary review. Area rating. Downtown casino. Biggest disappointment this term. Biggest accomplishment this term. Just some of the things I talk about with our special guest, Mayor Fred Eisenberger, on this very lively edition of The Graham Crawford Show. ___________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows are produced and recorded by Dave Beatty at Q.E.D. Media in downtown Hamilton. Visit the official Graham Crawford Show website2016-11-2154 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, The State of the WardYouâve probably heard of the term âWard of the Stateâ. It refers to a situation where the court takes responsibility for the well-being of an individual. Iâd like to turn those words around and redefine them at the same time. Think of it as: State of the Ward. In this case, Iâd like it to refer to a situation where the Councillor discusses the well-being of their constituents. Iâd like to suggest that we get our Councillors to formally present their own State of the Ward every year throughout the month of...2016-11-1406 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, Affordable Housing on Pier 8 in HamiltonOn this edition of the Cityist - Can We Afford This Kind of Thinking About Affordable Housing? I talk about the decision by Councillors to finally include some affordable housing (of the affordable home ownership variety) on Pier 8. The 5% commitment is too low, but itâs a lot higher than what Chad Collins, and others, had planned for Pier 8. In fact, itâs really the lowest it could be and still be able to talk about a percentage. After all, who would talk about setting aside 2 1/2% of the units for affordable housing? I think we should have step...2016-11-0709 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - In conversation with Laura Babcock Graham welcomes local media guru and friend, Laura Babcock, to talk about the state of Hamilton politics, its politicians and its plans. Laura is in fine form.  Itâs a free ranging discussion that doesnât pull any punches, nor does it avoid naming names. If youâre in the mood for some poignant commentary about whatâs going on in Hamilton right now, this is a must listen to podcast.  _____________________________________________________________ The Graham Crawford Show, with your host Graham Crawford Executive Producer: Alex Zafer All shows are produced and recorded b...2016-10-3151 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, A Story About StoreysThis edition of the Cityist is called A Story About Storeys - The Height of Arrogance. One use of the word story refers to a narrative. The other, refers to a building. In Hamilton, we build too many brand new public buildings that are one and two storeys tall. On land we own. And that we control, both in terms of value and zoning. Why? Why do we not take advantage of the situation and increase the height and the uses of buildings we build using tax revenues? We continue to build one...2016-10-2407 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Interview with Mark Osbaldeston, Unbuilt HamiltonTodayâs show is all about things that never happened. And if youâre wondering how we can fill a show about that, then you donât know my guest. His name is Mark Osbaldeston. Heâs a senior lawyer by day and an author by night and by weekend. Mark discusses his latest book called Unbuilt Hamilton - The City That Might Have Been. Itâs available now at booksellers throughout the City and beyond and I simply canât recommend it highly enough. Itâs a fascinating read. Itâs also the focus of an exhibition...2016-10-1733 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 6In the Paul Wilson edition of The Graham Crawford Show we talk to Paul about a column from August 30, 2016 that he called: Movie time: wonder in the woods, worry at the Westdale. From the Highlands Cinema in Kinmount near Bobcaygeon to the much loved Westdale theatre in Hamilton, Paul and I talk movies, where we used to watch them in Hamilton, and how we watch them now. We also reminisce about the first movies we saw as kids. A cinematic trip down memory lane in Hamilton. Have a listen, we think you'll enjoy it. 2016-10-1028 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Trends in Hamilton's Food Scene In case you havenât noticed, Hamilton is undergoing tremendous growth in the food offerings available to us, both in terms of food we buy and cook ourselves, and the food we are served at a growing number of great restaurants all over Hamilton.  From tacos to mussels to beet fries to crab cakes to artisanal breads and spreads and sauces. This is what the word cornucopia was meant to describe.  If you love food, youâve just got to listen to our special guests this week - 4 people who know the Hamilton food scene better than most. Not just as obs...2016-10-0354 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, The Real Stars of HamOnt Walk of FameTHE REAL STARS OF HAMILTONâS WALK OF FAME Here are two names you know. Eugene Levy and Martin Short. Both Hamilton boys. Both students at Westdale High School. Both well known as celebrities in the entertainment world. Some Councillors want to create a way to honour people like Levy and Short. Thatâs just fine. But why do we want to celebrate people because they were born here versus celebrating them for what they did here. When does celebrity become the hallmark of what represents us as a city? Why is it that...2016-09-2607 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 5, Resident-Centred ThinkingThe idea isnât a new one. For decades, organizations have been encouraged to see things through the eyes of the people who use their services. What if all members of staff, all members of the Senior Management Team, every Councillor, the Mayor, and all of the contractors the City hires saw things through our eyes as they deliver the services they deliver? What if resident-centred thinking was evident in all interactions we had with our City? Our regular Civic Panel explores that simple premise. Thank you to our regular Civic panel, Ryan McGreal, Maureen Wi...2016-09-1952 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show, The Cityist, The BenchMark Program The other day, I was looking at some old photographs that had to do with my parents - Jim and Marie. The photographs were not of my parents, but about my parents. They featured friends of theirs who had taken photos of themselves sitting on and around a bench on the pier at Port Dover that my sister Gillian and I had commemorated in our parentâs honour after they died. My parentsâ friends were celebrating my dadâs birthday. They had tied balloons to the bench. I could read my parentâs names on the back...2016-09-1210 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 5This show is about doughnuts and Hamilton. Through the eyes and writing of journalist Paul Wilson in the Paul Wilson edition of The Graham Crawford Show. We begin on Ottawa Street at the very first Tim Hortons outlet and work our way through some of the other Tim Hortons that both Paul and I remember in our lives - some of which are still there. Why not pour yourself a coffee and âfritterâ away some time with us? The Graham Crawford Show. Always fresh. Read Paul Wilson's article in The Spec: http...2016-09-0523 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Buildings, Panel TalkThis episode of the Graham Crawford Show is all about Adaptive Reuse - the practice of re-imagining heritage buildings and breathing new life into them. Creating familiar, yet updated streetscapes. Too many developers see an old building as just old. Past its prime. Better destroyed than developed. But some enlightened developers, like our guest Steve Kulakowsky of Core Urban, look at an old building and see history and opportunity. And every great developer knows he or she canât do it alone and that one of their most important partners is a good architect - like our gue...2016-08-2953 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist, Report CardStraight talk about the Councillor from Ward 8 and his so-called "report". As you probably know, Ward 8 Councillor Terry Whitehead produced a 58 page âreportâ, and I use the term loosely, that was essentially a Googled grab bag of articles and documents related to LRT. For me, whatâs just as troubling as is the reportâs content, is the reportâs intent. Why would a Councillor choose to spend money from residents creating a report when we have professional staff and consultants who do that very thing for a living? Why did the Councillor choose not to ask sta...2016-08-2210 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 4 - Public Engagement, Reality or TheatreThere are many different types of public engagement in Hamilton. Sometimes, public engagement is part of a legislated requirement related to certain kinds of public projects where residents must be consulted in order for projects to meet provincially legislated requirements. Other kinds of public engagement are driven by a goal to understand what residents would like to see happen. Sometimes that goal is real. Sometimes, it feels more like theatre. On this edition of The Graham Crawford Show, our regular Civic Panel, Maureen Wilson, Peter Graefe and Ryan McGreal, discuss public engagement. Whatâs working well. What is...2016-08-151h 05The Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series, Episode 4Itâs still there. Just beyond the High Level Bridge off York Blvd. A secret garden that was part of the grand plan for Hamiltonâs Western Gateway Project from the 1920âs. Itâs a fascinating story shared by our regular guest, Paul Wilson. If you havenât seen it, chances are youâll want to after listening to this engaging interview with one of the Spectatorâs favourite columnists. Be sure to check out the historical photographs via this link that were part of Paulâs column from May 9, 2016. http://www.thespec.com...2016-08-0826 minThe Graham Crawford Show4 Hamilton City Councillors in Conversation with Graham CrawfordWe invited the 4 Councillors whose Wards the new B-Line LRT will run through to sit down to discuss why they supported LRT, which they all do. Each of them was quick to accept our invitation. This edition of The Graham Crawford Show features Councillors Aidan Johnson, Jason Farr, Matthew Green and Sam Merulla in what can only be described as a lively discussion about all things LRT. Their comments and insights are most definitely worth a listen. Hope you enjoy the show. Hamilton Light Rail Transit Committee for July 2016 [Live Video] Thanks to...2016-08-011h 29The Graham Crawford ShowThe Graham Crawford Show - Jeremy Freiburger InterviewIf you think Cultural Planning is all about museums and art and concerts and theatre, please listen to this interview with Jeremy Freiburger of CoBALT Connects on this edition of The Graham Crawford Show. Jeremy shares his expertise about the full meaning of culture in our community and how it impacts how we experience our neighbourhoods and our city. Whether youâre raising a child, or aging successfully, this is a discussion you wonât want to miss. Click to visit CoBALT Connects Click to visit Expressing Vibrancy ________________________________________________________________ The Graha...2016-07-2559 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show, The Cityist - Lunch Bag LetdownWelcome to The Graham Crawford Show.  This edition of the Cityist is called Lunch Bag Letdown.  Itâs a show about expectations not being met. About the disconnect between promise and reality. About feeling disappointed.  âLunch-bag letdownâ is a term that refers to bringing lunch to school, or to work, that was made for you by someone else, perhaps a parent or a spouse, and to looking forward to opening up your lunch bag only to find something something less than what you expected. Lunch-bag letdown.  Too often our City letâs us down. Too often they hype average as great. Problem...2016-07-1809 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 3This episode of our ongoing Civic Panel series on the Graham Crawford Show we cover three separate, but linked, topics about Hamiltonâs politicians, our Ward boundaries, and how we see our future as a City. Think of them as strategic underpinnings of a healthy and vibrant Hamilton. Perhaps even a city that is the âbest place to raise a child and to age successfullyâ.  Listen as our regular panelists Maureen Wilson and Peter Graefe respond to three questions:   1. Why is Hamilton seemingly so politically balkanized and what impact is it having on our city?  2. Electoral Reform/Ward boundary review - what issue...2016-07-1155 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series - Episode 3This time on the Paul Wilson Edition of the Graham Crawford Show, weâre going into the Paul Wilson archives, although to the very recent archives.  We talk with Paul about a column he wrote that appeared in the Hamilton Spectator on October 27, 2015 called "A 10 Stop Trip Back in Time".  The column is centred around a Hamilton Spectator archival photograph taken in 1970 of a section of downtown Hamilton taken from the vantage point of the pedestrian bridge at the rear of City Hall looking north east toward Main and James.  Be sure to have a look at the photograph before and/o...2016-07-0438 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Affordable Housing in Hamilton - Panel TalkIf youâre looking for direct, hard-hitting and powerful insights from experts about affordable housing in Hamilton, this is a Graham Crawford Show you simply must not miss. Our three expert panelists share information and insights about what weâre doing well, what we could do better, and where we need to go in the future. As challenging as providing affordable housing is, there is room for hope. And our guests provide it. One of the most thought-provoking shows weâve done so far. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks to our special guests: Re...2016-06-271h 04The Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Do questions BY leaders raise Questions ABOUT Leaders?This edition of the Cityist is about leadership. Leadership of the municipal kind. The kind of municipal leadership I think most of us would like to see more of. When I started to put my thoughts together for this show, I found myself reflecting on what kinds of questions Iâd been hearing from Councillors over the past few months related to LRT. In particular, I thought about questions Iâd heard asked by Councillors of Paul Johnson, our senior staffer on the LRT file. Then, I asked myself a question. Do questions BY leaders raise questions ABOUT leaders? Thin...2016-06-2011 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series - Episode 2This month on the Paul Wilson edition of The Graham Crawford Show, we start by talking about one of Hamiltonâs past manufacturing giant, International Harvester and the recent column Paul wrote about some ex-employees and how theyâre working to keep its history alive. From there, Paul and I have a conversation about some of the other industrial giants in our history, most of which had plants along Burlington Street including one where I worked in the mills as a summer student - Stelco. Join us as Paul and I discuss industry, Hamilton and our disappearing hist...2016-06-1334 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 2 - LRTThis weekâs Graham Crawford Show focuses on the biggest single infrastructure project in Hamilton in generations - LRT. Our regular Civic Panel consisting of Ryan McGreal, Maureen Wilson and Peter Graefe take a strategic planning approach to frame our discussion. SWOT - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities Threats. And PEST - Political, Economic, Social & Technological. All in all, it makes for an intense, no holds barred discussion full of facts about Light Rail Transit and its implications on city building in Hamilton. You wonât want to miss it. Letâs keep talking Hamilton. ...2016-06-061h 18The Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - The Cityist - Chedoke ParkThis edition of The Graham Crawford Show is a little different from some of the others you may have listened to already. In this podcast, Graham takes you on a little imaginary journey. A journey to a place that I think is pretty magical.  Project yourself into the future. Think 2025. Think Hamilton.  __________________________________________________________  Host, Graham Crawford  Executive Producer, Alex Zafer Graham Crawford Shows are produced and recorded by Dave Beatty at Q.E.D. Media2016-05-3016 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - SoBi Bike Share and Cycling in HamiltonIn this edition of The Graham Crawford Show we talk city cycling with three terrific guests each of whom has a different perspective on cycling in Hamilton Ontario. Listen in as Chelsea Cox, Director of Strategic Development for SoBi Hamilton, Dave Michal, who owns a motor vehicle yet chooses to bike to work and Gail Berberick who enjoys cycling as part of her retirement. If you cycle to work, or work at cycling, youâll enjoy their insights into how they use Hamiltonâs expanding cycling infrastructure, as well as their opinions on what we need...2016-05-2342 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Paul Wilson Interview Series - Episode 1In this edition of The Graham Crawford Show, we talk with Paul Wilson of The Hamilton Spectator during his monthly visit.  Paul reads his column âBarton Street is where the heart is for Thelma Gravisâ and then shares some of the back story with me during the interview that follows.  Youâll soon see that Paul is as good at telling stories as he is at writing them.  Hereâs a link to Paulâs column about Thelma Gravis in The Hamilton Spectator:  http://www.thespec.com/living-story/6470552-paul-wilson-barton-street-is-where-the-heart-is-for-thelma-gravis/  ________________________  The Graham Crawford Show  Host, Graham Crawford  Executive Producer: Alex Zafer Produced by Dave Be...2016-05-1627 minThe Graham Crawford ShowGraham Crawford Show - Civic Panel, Series 1The first edition of The Graham Crawford Show is full of smart, progressive talk with two of our regular panelists, Maureen Wilson and Peter Graefe.  We talk in-depth about 3 in-the-news topics: The West Harbour Pier 7&8 Urban Design Study. Councillor Matthew Greenâs encounter with a member of the Hamilton Police Service. The Bay Street Bike Lane and what it reveals about the working culture at City Hall. I can say I gained new insights from our guests. I hope you will too.  Weâre providing links to some of the things we reference in our discussion so you can learn more ab...2016-05-0959 minThe Graham Crawford ShowPreview: The Graham Crawford Show Hey friends. This is Graham Crawford and I want to tell you about my new podcast, The Graham Crawford Show. Itâs a weekly show filled with smart, progressive talk. The show will offer a variety of options from regular panelists, subject matter experts, and personal observations - all focused on issues affecting you and the City of Hamilton. Weâll have a regular panel that discusses current civic issues. The panelists are Ryan McGreal of Raise the Hammer, Maureen Wilson of the Useful Knowledge Society, and Peter Graefe, Associate Professor of Political Scie...2016-05-0202 min