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Ongoing History of New Music
Ongoing History of New MusicIntroducing... Deadman's Curse: Season 2In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia.In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what happened to Volcanic Brown?Host: Kru WilliamsGuest:Adam PalmerFacebook - @HISTORYCanada Instagram - @deadmanscurseInstagram - @HistorycaInstagram - @kru_wi...
2024-06-2222 minUncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry
Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music IndustryIntroducing... Deadman's Curse Season 2In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia.In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what happened to Volcanic Brown?Host: Kru WilliamsGuest:Adam PalmerFacebook - @HISTORYCanada Instagram - @deadmanscurseInstagram - @HistorycaInstagram - @kru_wi...
2024-06-2022 minDeadman\'s Curse: Volcanic Gold
Deadman's Curse: Volcanic GoldA Mysterious Disappearance | 1In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia.In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what happened to Volcanic Brown?Host: Kru WilliamsGuest:Adam PalmerFacebook - @HISTORYCanada Instagram - @deadmanscurseInstagram - @HistorycaInstagram - @kru_wi...
2024-06-0323 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sDBS: I Helped Surgeons Operate on my BrainIn this episode of "When Life Gives You Parkinson’s," Larry and Rebecca dive into Larry's recent Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. It's the culmination of their DBS series, showcasing moments before and after the procedure. (Episode six of our 2023 DBS series)Larry shares his experiences, from the anticipation of the surgery to post-surgery reflections. He describes the fears he had about the head frame and the surgical process itself, emphasizing the involvement of Nurse Nancy and Dr. Honey. The detailed account covers the electrode installation, the testing of potential targets for relief, and the moments of co...
2023-11-2239 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sDBS Pre-Op Talks: Love and TransitionSeason 6, Episode 6SHOW NOTES                                                                                                           Oct 17, 2023TITLE:  DBS Pre-Op Talks: Love and Transition  Podcast Notes:In the latest episode of the When Life Gives You Parkinson's podcast, hosts Larry and Rebecca Gifford discuss the upcoming Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. The surgery is scheduled for October 24th, 2023, at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Larry and Rebecca take the audience through their preparations, discussions, and feelings as the surgery date approaches. They touch on a wide range of topics, including their emotional and practical preparations, managing their son Henry's needs, and the changes in household responsibilities.They also discuss the potential outcomes of the...
2023-10-1831 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sNavigating Deep Brain Stimulation: The Pros, Cons, and RealitiesIn this episode of "When Life Gives You Parkinson's," Larry Gifford and Rebecca Gifford delve into the world of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), continuing their 2023 series on this treatment option. While sharing their optimism about Larry's upcoming DBS surgery, they also address the importance of discussing the risks associated with it. They present real stories from individuals who've undergone DBS, shedding light on the complexities and varied experiences associated with this treatment. Kim Cornelis shares her personal journey, highlighting both the potential benefits and challenges of DBS. The episode also explores alternative treatments, like light therapy, and emphasizes the...
2023-10-0429 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sInside Larry's DBS Journey: Meeting the Brain SurgeonIn this episode of "When Life Gives You Parkinson's," Larry and Rebecca dive into Larry's upcoming Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. They introduce Dr. Chris Honey, the neurosurgeon who will perform the procedure the brain surgeon. Dr. Honey breaks down what to expect and the possible risks of DBS, stressing the importance of picking the right surgeon and keeping a positive mindset. After the surgery, the plan is to use the DBS device to replicate Larry's best moments on medication, with the hope of eventually cutting down or even ditching the meds. The episode also brings in Tim Hague...
2023-09-2022 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sMy Eye-Opening DBS "Off" ChallengeHosts Larry and Rebecca Gifford are preparing for Larry's DBS surgery scheduled for October 24, 2023. During the evaluation for DBS surgery. Larry needed to completely go off meds for at least 12 hours. The medical team tests motor symptoms while OFF levodopa and then after taking a dosage and waiting forty minutes repeat the tests. Evaluators were looking for a 40% or more difference in my motor symptoms from OFF to ON. It was truly revelatory to see just how much levodopa, the medication commonly used for Parkinson's, impacts daily life. MAIL Larry and Rebecca: ParkinsonsPod@curiouscast.ca...
2023-09-0824 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sHarnessing the Healing Power of Infrared LightLarry & Rebecca Gifford dive into the growing interest and research being conducted around red light and infrared light laser therapy for Parkinson’s disease. In Hamilton, Ontario PD Avenger and care partner Lorna Dueck, a retired radio and TV host, visits Gaitway Physical Therapy. She interviews physiotherapist Orla Hares and research assistant Jenna Sykes. Intrigued, Larry tracks down the CEO of Symbyx Biome, Dr. Wayne Markman of Australia, to discuss the handheld laser being used on the gut and vagus nerve and the infrared helmet – both designed to reactivate the mitochondria inside the dopamine cells. and learns more...
2023-05-3143 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sThe Promise of Lithium as a Parkinson’s Disease Modifying TreatmentLithium is more than a drug, it’s the third element on the Periodic Table of Elements. Symbol is LI. It’s lightest metal known to mankind. Lithium-ion batters are used in electric cars. Lithium is also present in vaping devices, many personal electronics such as cell phones, tablets, and laptops, E-Bikes, electric toothbrushes, tools, hoverboards, scooters, and for solar power backup storage. Its origins can be traced back to the Big Bang. For 70 years it’s successfully been used to treat bi-polar disease. Now there’s hope it could be game changing for Parkinson’s disease. Tom Guttuso Jr...
2023-02-0150 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sMuhammad Ali’s Parkinson’s Journey w/ May May Ali and Michael S. Okun, MDJanuary 17 marks the 81st anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest Parkinson’s advocates of all time, Muhammad Ali. In this episode, we learn more about the champ’s journey from his eldest daughter Maryum “May May” Ali – the stigma her father dealt with after his diagnosis, when she first noticed changes in her dad, struggles with speaking and medication, and how he improved his quality of life. In addition to exploring Ali’s Parkinson’s legacy, Dr. Michael S. Okun, the head of neurology for the University of Florida Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, sheds...
2023-01-3137 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sI Don’t Care Just Call It ApathyOne of the dark symptoms of Parkinson’s is apathy. Describing apathy is a bit like describing what it feels like when a dementor in the Harry Potter books kisses a character – the ability to drain happiness and hope from its victims. When a person with Parkinson’s spirals into a an apathetic state they lack motivation and lose interest in activities they used to enjoy. To experience apathy is like being in a bubble of indifference. You stop caring about yourself or other people in your life with a total void of emotion.In this episode we hear...
2022-11-2349 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sLive Inspired with John O'LearyWhen John O’Leary was a nine-year-old boy, he was burned on 100% of his body. He was in his garage playing with matches and gasoline—just like he’d had seen the older boys on his block do. A fire exploded, consuming the garage, sending him flying back against the wall and turning his whole world upside down. He talks with Larry & Rebecca about how he was given 1% chance to live. Now, 36-years later, John is living an inspired life. He has two national best-selling books “On Fire” and “In Awe.” he’s a podcast host, an in-demand international speaker and is s...
2022-11-0255 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonScott Radley looks back on the Tokyo Olympics and ahead to the next gamesA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott Thompson invited Scott Radley to the show, to recap the Tokyo Olympics and look ahead to the games on the horizon. Guest: Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show (he is back on air tonight!) Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.   Keep up with Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://cur...
2021-08-0912 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonTwo Scotts and a Ted: A special announcement from the host of the Health and Wellness ShowA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott invited Ted Michaels, news anchor and host of the Health and Wellness Show, on air to share some big news. Then Scott Radley showed up. Guests: Ted Michaels, news and sports anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health and Wellness Show Scott Radley, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator, host of the Scott Radley Show every weeknight on Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of Hamilton Home Games on Youtube   Keep up with the Health and Wellness Show: https://o...
2021-08-0909 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonDecline of free speech on social media, Olympics' ratings slipping, Canada's healthcare system maybe not that great? And international beer day!The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley A significant portion of Canadians believe that social media is having a negative effect on freedom of speech. Interestingly, according to a new study Guest: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.   Robert Thompson joins Scott to look back on these Olympic games... and their ratings. (Dun-dun-dun!!) Guest: Prof. Robert Thompson of Syracuse University   One thing that Canada prides itself on is its healthcare system. A new report out of the U.S. indicates that we...
2021-08-061h 10Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonHamilton's urban boundary expansion, Afghan interpreters and their families in danger & The Ticats are back!The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Yesterday, Hamilton's city councillors received public comment on the urban boundary expansion. It was not what one might call a harmonious meeting.Guest: Brad Clark, Ward 9 Councillor for the City of Hamilton - Bubba O'Neil joins Scott for a breakdown of the Tokyo Olympics games, as we approach the final day. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor with CHCH - Former Afghan interpreters who have made their way to Canada are pleading for the federal government to...
2021-08-051h 14Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonDave Baird of WDI Group on designing offices for the futureA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! The design of an office space can have a big impact on how employees interact and get work done but now, with an enduring focus on sanitization and social distancing in society, as well as a great swath of people who have more or less adapted to working from home, the look and feel and use of an office is undergoing changes.Guest: Dave Baird, Managing Director of WDI Group   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your fa...
2021-08-0519 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonEleanor Harvey shares the Tokyo Olympics experience, Trouble with AI in law enforcement & Mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Hamilton's own Eleanor Harvey joined Scott to share her experiences from the Tokyo Olympics and give some behind-the-scenes details about what it is like to be and Olympian Guest: Eleanor Harvey, Olympic foil fencer - You might be double-dosed with COVID-19 vaccine and ready to book a vacation but your destination might not be as safe as you are. What does that mean for the tourism a cruise ship industry? Guest: Shawna Curtin-Weatherill, Expedia Cruises in Waterdown ...
2021-08-041h 13Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonJeff Sorensen reacts to Ontario's back-to-school planA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! Ontario has released a back-to-school plan. Scott Radley spoke with Jeff Sorensen, to get his reaction. Guest: Guest: Jeff Sorensen, President, Hamilton-Wentworth Elementary Teachers' Local   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott Thompson...
2021-08-0414 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonIf you catch COVID-19, can you sue? Steep prices at the pumps & Doomsday-proofing the world's musicThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Are you able to sue someone if you are exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and develop COVID-19 through the negligence of a co-worker, customer or employer?Guest: Gregory Sills, Employment lawyer and Associate with Samfiru-Tumarkin - Rick Zamperin joins Scott for a special announcement about the Hamilton Tiger-cats! Guest: Rick Zamperin, News Director, Assistant Program Director and Sports Director for Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the 5th Quarter following every Ticats game Get ready for the...
2021-08-0356 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonSteve Milton on the highs and lows of the Tokyo Olympics thus farA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! Steve Milton joined Scott Radley to break down some of the historic moments that have taken place during the Tokyo Olympics, and compare where they stand in the history of games, as well as look forward to what else is in store in the remain days. Guest: Steve Milton, Journalist for The Hamilton Spectator, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum, in the Football Reporters of Canada wing   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find yo...
2021-08-0320 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonShould Julie Payette lose her Order of Canada? Two-time Olympian Paula Schnurr joins the show & Has the housing market peaked?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Former Governor General Julie Payette could have her Order of Canada revoked by an advisory committee. If that happened, it could set a new precedent,Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data - Why are Canada's women doing so well at the Olympics, compared to our men? This is not an unfamiliar story for our country. Guest: Paula Schnurr, two-time Olympian, McMaster University cross country and track coach -  It is...
2021-07-3053 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonIf you have been vaccinated, why be concerned about COVID-19? Dr. Omar Khan answers pressing questionsA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast There have been reports of COVID-19 developing in people who have received both doses of their vaccine, and now warning of cases on the rise. Is that all a matter of  the variants? What do we do with all the information coming in? Guest: GUEST: Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Ham...
2021-07-3016 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCanadian sportscasting legend Brian Williams on the Olympics, Paul Woods on CFL history & Are we being too fatalistic by expecting an election?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Brian Williams was the Canadian voice of the Olympics for decades. He joins Scott to discuss this year's games, as well as Olympics history.Guest: Brian Williams, OC, veteran sportscaster - CFL historian Paul Woods's new book, Year of the Rocket, chronicles the era when Raghib "Rocket" Ismael joined the Toronto Argos, under the ownership of John Candy, Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall. Guest: Paul Woods, Canadian football historian and author - NDP Leader Jagmeet Si...
2021-07-3058 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonPutting off your DIY projects? The market knows and is reactingA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! With the pandemic waning, vaccinations rates climbing and people stepping out into the sunlight, awkwardly trying to remember how to eat and drink in public, their DIY home projects have returned to the constantly put off To-Do-Next-Weekend list. Demand for lumber has dropped accordingly, leaving an impact on the market.Guest:  Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stor...
2021-07-3019 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonPandemic aftershock in education, Mob wars and understanding the underworld & Zach Hyman's rep talks free agencyThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast While there has been news of what the school year will look like for unvaccinated students, a full back-to-school plan is yet to be released and the due date is getting closer.Guest: Paul Bennett, education expert, consultant and author - Following the conclusion of the court case against the only person ever arrested and charged in the murder of Angelo Musitano and the murder of innocent bystander Mila Barberi, more information surrounding the events has started to come out. The Hamilton Spectator has released a f...
2021-07-2852 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonPerfectionism is not what you think it is & Looking into how the pandemic affected adolescentsA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! A team of researchers with Brock University researchers is investigating perfectionism and well-being among adolescents, in the face of changes to the school experiences brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.Guest: Danielle Sirianni Molnar, Professor of Child and Youth Studies   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subs...
2021-07-2821 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonWhat do the Olympics do for ratings? Does Ontario's flag need an update? & It's National Scotch Day: here's how the industry cultivated a reputationThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley The Olympics are not getting the ratings that they likely hoped for, so far, but not for lack of trying. How much of the Olympics is driven by the need for television ratings, and how will streaming factor in? Guest: Bill Brioux, television critic and author - When was the last time you had a strong feeling about Ontario's flag or even thought of what it looked like?  Some say that it is time to update the flag, to reflect the p...
2021-07-2758 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonMPP Donna Skelly on all-day Go Train service coming to Hamilton, Ontario's West Harbour StationA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! Want to hear some Hamilton transit news that does not involve LRT? Hamilton's West Harbour Station is finally getting all-day Go Train service! Guest: Donna Skelly, MPP Flamborough-Glanbrook   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Sc...
2021-07-2714 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonLife with COVID-19 in the background, Mary Simon is Governor General: is an election next? & Kim Mitchell makes a surprise appearance!The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley After months of taking precautions to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19, some experts are suggesting that we will not be able to "plank" the virus but instead will learn to live with it in the background of our vaccinated and cautious daily lives. Guest: Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto - Canada now officially has a new Governor General in Mary Simon, meanwhile the pre-election campaigning is underway. Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist...
2021-07-261h 11Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonThe business of the Olympics and television ratingsA Scott Thompson Show bonus pdocast with guest host Scott Radley! Professor Michael Naraine and Scott discussed the Tokyo Olympics and the future of the games. Guest: Michael Naraine, Brock sports business professor   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podc...
2021-07-2621 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonA surprise visit from Kim Mitchell!A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! Scott invited music journalist Eric Alper to the show, to discuss Kim Mitchell's induction into the Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame, but Scott more than he bargained for! Guests: Eric Alper, Music Expert Kim Mitchell, singer, songwriter, musician, Canadian rocker   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our gues...
2021-07-2618 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonIdentifying the cause of rare AZ and J&J vaccine blood clots, Prioritizing performing arts while reopening & esports wins and Canadiens' lossThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley A team at McMaster University is closing in on the cause of rare blood clots that are associated with the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Guest: Dr. Ishac Nazy, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Principal Investigator with the McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory - Six-time Olympic Equestrian Cindy Neale-Ishoy made a surprise appearance on the show, to share her perspective as an athlete, on the question of cancelling or once again postponing the Tokyo Olympics due to the COVID-19 state of...
2021-07-081h 10Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonHow have Canadians changed their cell phone habits in the pandemic?A Scott Thompson Show bonus segment with guest-host Scott Radley! Scott spoke with Lucas Smith about the results of a recent study conducted by The Mobile Shop, that examined how Canadians have been using their cell phones over the past year. Guest: Lucas Smith, Mobilist with The Mobile Shop Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast...
2021-07-0807 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCanada's next Governor General, The CFL and XFL stop talks of partnering… for now & How to grow a city's economy and attract young familiesThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley Mary Simon has been selected to be Canada's next Governor General. Daniel Béland joined Scott to talk about what her appointment will mean. Guest: Daniel Béland, James McGill Professor of Political Science and Director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada with McGill University - The CFL and the XFL have halted their discussions, and many Canadian football fans have sighed a sigh of relief. What might this news mean, and could we see a return to the ta...
2021-07-071h 10Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonWorkplace safety during severe heat wavesA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest-host Scott Radley What can workplaces do to make sure that their employees are safe during time of heightened heat? What should you be on lookout for when working in hot conditions? Guest: Hope McManus, Head of Health & Safety at Peninsula Canada Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast...
2021-07-0710 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonRemoving Hamilton's statue of John A. Macdonald, Advertising in your dreams & Are people actually angrier nowadays?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! Hamilton City Councillor Nrinder Nann joined Scott Radley, to discuss removing the statue of John A. Macdonald from Gore Park, as well as the steps that should follow the removal of a statue or the renaming of a landmark. Guest: Nrinder Nann, Councillor for Ward 3 in the City of Hamilton - Molson Coors is looking to test a new medium for their advertisements: your dreams. Yes, for real. Will it work and where could it lead? Guest: David Soberman, Canadian...
2021-07-0652 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonDawn of the era of flying cars & Bubba O'Neil on the Stanley Cup and the OlympicsA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! Are you ready for flying cars? Imagine the ability to take the skies, to avoid rush hour traffic jams, the urgency of seeing the "empty" light on the fuel gauge! Maybe flying cars are not as good of an idea as we initially thought. Guest: Keith Mackey, Owner of Mackey International and Aviation expert - Bubba O'Neil of CHCH News joined Scott to talk about the Tokyo Olympics and the Stanley Cup, as well as to share some of his experiences...
2021-07-0637 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCalls to remove statues of Pierre Trudeau, The cost of fixing up Canada's official residencies & Eating 76 hot dogs: what does that do the human body?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! Last week, attention from some corners turned to the legacy of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, and the question of whether monuments in his honour should be taken down or renamed. Guest: Wayne Petrozzi, Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University - 24 Sussex is not the only one of Canada's six official residencies that needs fixing up. Why were these landmarks allowed to reach their respective states of disrepair, what can be done now, and at what cost?
2021-07-0551 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCanadiens prepare to face the Lighting & Heartbreak for Canada's Olympic basketball teamThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! Scott welcomed Steve Milton to the show, to break down the challenges faced by the Canadiens and Canada's Olympic basketball team Guest: Steve Milton, Journalist for The Hamilton Spectator Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott Radley
2021-07-0516 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonFederal Liberals eye a majority, Ontario's debt & The podcasting industry's big boomThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! As things stand right now, it looks like a Liberal majority is a very likely outcome of a Federal election. Can they hold onto the lead? Guest: Andrew McDougall, Professor of Political Science with the University of Toronto - Do you know how much debt you are essentially in, as an Ontarian? If not, you probably will not like the answer but you will want to know. Guest: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation -
2021-07-021h 02Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonImproving access to education for Indigenous communities, Doug Ford's performance in the polls & How did Bill Cosby get his conviction overturned?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! June 30, 2021 is A Day To Listen, in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, hundreds of radio stations from broadcasters across Canada, united for a full day of programming dedicated to amplifying and elevating Indigenous voices. Learn more at https://downiewenjack.ca/ To start today's show, Scott welcomed Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard to the show, to talk about improving access to education for indigenous communities, as well as the current state of affairs as more people begin to understand the history of residential schools. ...
2021-06-301h 09Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonSteve Staios, President and CEO of the Hamilton BulldogsA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast featuring guest-host Scott Radley! Steve Staios joined Scott Radley, to talk about the upcoming 2021-22 OHL season. Guest: Steve Staios, President and General Manager of the Hamilton Bulldogs Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott RadleyContent Producer...
2021-06-3009 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonMixing AstraZeneca with an mRNA vaccine, Post-pandemic immigration plans & Reflecting on the CanadiensThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! A study out of the U.K. shows that mixing the AstraZeneca vaccine with the Pfizer vaccine, which is built on mRNA technology, is beneficial. So what about Moderna, and how should people who have stuck with the same vaccine for both doses feel? Guest: Dr. Dawn Bowdish, Tenured Professor of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University and Canada Research Chair in Aging & Immunity with the DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research - As we approach what is hopefully the waning...
2021-06-291h 04Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonNo one surprised to learn what drives social media success, The future of space tourism & Do you actually understand COVID-19 rules?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! Have you ever gone viral online? If so, was it for saying something nice or negative? Research suggests that success on social media is driven by hate, and no one is very shocked by that. The question is, why does hate and negativity do well online? Guest: Jaigris Hodson, Associate Professor with the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads University - If you could have yourself launched into space just for the experience, would you? Soon you may be able to...
2021-06-281h 07Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCanada's residential school sites must be investigated, Maple Leafs let down in Game 7 & NACI approves mixing COVID-19 vaccine dosesThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard returned to the show, to continue her conversation with Scott about the the traumatic history of Canada's residential school system, the continuing repercussions of the schools, and what comes next, following the discovery that 215 children were buried and left unmarked on the site of the former Kamloops residential school. Guest: Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, President of the Ontario Native Women's Association, and Director of Trent University Listen to Dr. Lavell-Harvard's appearance on yesterday's podcast here: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/dr-david-williams-steps-down-revelations-at-site-o Hear Bill Kelly's...
2021-06-011h 07Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonDr. David Williams steps down, Revelations at site of former residential school & Leafs vs. Habs: Game 7The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Dr. Ahmad Kalid joined Scott to start the week with a look at COVID-19 cases, vaccination rates, and Ontario's new Chief Medical Officer of Health. Guest: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert - Doug Ford's government has taken a hit in the polls but so has the opposition. For more on this, Scott turned to Executive VP of Leger, Andrew Enns. Guest: Andrew Enns, Executive VP of Leger - Canada's overall mood seems to be brightening, in the midst...
2021-06-011h 12Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonScott Radley and Scott Thompson react to last night's Leafs loss & Erik Tomas looks ahead to the Indy 500A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Time for Scott Radley to weigh in on last night's Leafs vs. Habs game, and for Scott Thompson to take a trip down Memory Lane, to a childhood with losing Leafs. Guest: Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show podcast, columnist with Hamilton Spectator, host of Home Games Hamilton on YouTube Keep up with the other Scott, Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Check out Home Games Hamilton on YouTube for even more from Scott Radley and some of...
2021-05-2818 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCOVID-19 safety on the long weekend, NHL Playoffs & Royal revelations and repercussions for the BBCThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast To start the show, Scott spoke with Dr. Ishac Nazy and got an update on AstraZeneca in Ontario. Gust: Dr. Ishac Nazy, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Principal Investigator with the McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory - Dr. Timothy Sly joined the show to discuss the continuing battle against COVID-19 as restrictions start to loosen and the long weekend approaches. Guest: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University -
2021-05-211h 15Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonVaccinating Hamilton over the long weekend, The future of EV tech in Canada & The lost and found songs of Saskadelphia: the new Tragically Hip albumThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast Paul Johnson is the Director of Hamilton's emergency centre as well as a recipient of Hamilton's Citizen of the Year award, he also is also the first guest in today's podcast! Scott spoke with him about the lifting of restrictions over the next few weeks, and the city's vaccination clinics running over the long weekend. Guest: Paul Johnson, Director of Emergency Centre for the City of Hamilton, Hamilton Citizen of the Year alongside Dr. Elizabeth Richardson - Scott welcomed Elliot Tepper back to the show to...
2021-05-201h 15Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonRocket debris could crash to Earth within days & A brawl between Capitals and RangersA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Rocket debris from the Government of China's space program is expected to crash to Earth some time in the next few days. It will most likely cause no problem for anyone's day-to-day life but the news has once again raised questions about how space debris is accounted for. Guest: Paul Delaney, Space Exploration Expert, Professor of Astronomy and Physics at York University - Scott Radley once again returns to the show, this time he joins Scott Thompson to discuss the brawl between members of the N...
2021-05-0720 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonClear communication during the pandemic, Explaining the Line 5 Pipeline & Pfizer and Moderna for Olympic athletesThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast With people 12+ approved by Health Canada for the Pfizer vaccine, Scott wonders if we will soon be hearing from NACI, and if the confused messaging from earlier in this week is indicative of a larger issue. Guest: Susan Delacourt, National Columnist with The Toronto Star - Should Canadian have a document proving they have been vaccinated, to show upon entry to events like sports games or concerts? Guest: Dr. Marion Joppe, Professor with the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the University...
2021-05-071h 11Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonFeds take over assessment of proposed Highway 413, Sexual misconduct in the CAF & Mike Weir wins first PGA Tour Champions eventA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Michael Taube and Scott sorted through some of the big stories at the start of this week, including Ontario's 413 highway and the newest reports of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper - Scott Radley returned to the show to talk about the PGA Tour Champions event, as well as how well the concept would work for other sports. Guest: Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley...
2021-05-0333 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCOVID-19 variants in Canada, India's dire situation, Systemic problems in the CAF & No Olympics during a pandemic?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast For a look at COVID-19 in Canada, at the start of this week, Scott welcomed Dr. Tim Sly back to the show. Guest: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University - Dr. Rodney Rohde and Scott discussed the dire situation in India, as well as the danger of variants in Canada and the U.S. Guest: Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair, Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions, Texas...
2021-04-271h 02Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonNo OHL season & Scott forgot his wedding anniversary – blame the pandemicA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! It's time for another edition of Scott & Scott! Scott Radley joined the show to discuss the Ontario Hockey League's troubles, and what they may or may not mean for the NHL. First, however, he and Scott Thompson have to attend to the problem of becoming forgetful during the pandemic. Because it was definitely the pandemic that made Scott Thompson forget his weeding anniversary, right? Guest: Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show podcast, columnist with Hamilton Spectator, host of Home Games Hamilton on YouTube Keep up with...
2021-04-2118 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson109 years since the sinking of the Titanic, The Hamiltonian doctor who was aboard the Titanic & Renewed focus on a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth GamesA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Today marks the 109th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Scott welcomed long-time friend of 900 CHML, retired History teacher Mr. Lo, to the show for a conversation about the events that took place over the course of April 14-15, 1912. Guest: Michael Lo Sciavo a.k.a. Mr. Lo, retired history teacher, Landline - Hamilton's Commonwealth Game committee has abandoned its bid for a 2026 games and is once again looking at 2030. Scott Radley joined Thompson to catch us all up on what is going on...
2021-04-1626 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonExpanding Ontario's pharmacy vaccine program, Protests against a COVID-19 curfew & Prince Harry returns to EnglandThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast The program that bring COVID-19 vaccinations to pharmacies across Ontario is expanding. Scott found out more about it from Justin Bates. Guest: Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacist Association - Protests against the curfew took place in Montreal over the weekend, and Ontario's restrictions are not necessarily being followed closely by many people. Dan Horner helped explain the mindset of people as pandemic fatigue settles in deeper. Guest: Dan Horner Associate Professor & Chair of the Department of Criminology with Ryerson University  ...
2021-04-131h 09Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonPR Expert Elissa Freeman gives the Ontario Government and F in communication & Scott Radley on Texas Rangers fans crowd stadiumsA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott talked to Elissa Freeman, to get her input on how Doug Ford's Conservative government is handling communications during the pandemic. Guest: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert - How did you feel when you saw the slew of Texas Rangers fan fill up their home stadium over the weekend? Too much too soon for the United States? Guest: Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show podcast, columnist with Hamilton Spectator, host of Home Games Hamilton on YouTube Keep...
2021-04-0618 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonMaking NBA history, Raptors trades, & thoughts on the boat blocking the Suez CanalA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott Thompson welcomed Scott Radley back to the show for another edition of Scott & Scott! An all-female broadcast team is about to make NBA history, Radley has opinions on Raptors trades, and both Scott's have something to say about the boat stuck in the Suez Canal. Guest: Scott Radley, columnist with the Hamilton Spectator, host of the Scott Radley Show, host of Home Games Hamilton on YouTube Keep up with Scott Radley, subscribe his podcast wherever you already subcribe to the Scott Thompson show! https://curiouscast.ca/po...
2021-03-2523 min13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreCollision Course | 11This episode picks up the gunman’s movements through central Nova Scotia on the morning of April 19, 2020, as he drove toward Halifax.A chance encounter put him in the paths of two RCMP officers. Constables Chad Morrison and Heidi Stevenson were planning to meet on the side of the road near Shubenacadie, unaware the gunman was nearby.The gunman shot Chad, and then collided with Heidi’s car. He shot and killed her before murdering Joey Webber, who stopped to help. Then he stole Joey’s vehicle and drove away.In this episode, we lea...
2021-03-151h 0713 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreBreaking News: SIRT Report ReleasedNova Scotia’s independent police watchdog, the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT), has concluded two RCMP officers who shot at the fire hall in Lower Onslow, N.S., during the manhunt for Gabriel Wortman should not face criminal charges. The SIRT report said the two officers who fired their weapons did so believing the person they were shooting at was the gunman. This is because he was dressed similarly to the gunman — wearing a yellow and orange reflective vest — and standing near a marked RCMP cruiser at the time of the shooting. In this bonus episod...
2021-03-0313 min13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreFriendly Fire | 10On the morning of April 19, 2020, Greg Muise and Darrell Currie were preparing the Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade to help evacuees from Portapique, N.S. Suddenly, shots rang out and bullets sprayed the building, forcing them and others to run for cover.They thought they were going to die at the hands of the gunman.But it was the police who were shooting.In this episode we break down what happened, second by second, as we describe what surveillance video captured. We also hear harrowing testimony from the firefighters about what they lived through...
2021-03-0151 min13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreToo Little Too Late | 9At 8:02 AM, Nova Scotia RCMP Tweeted that they were responding to an “active shooter situation” in Portapique. Five minutes later, they told other police forces they were searching for Gabriel Wortman, who was wanted for homicide and considered armed and dangerous. The police bulletin said he may be driving a fully marked RCMP cruiser and “could be anywhere in the province.”But the public did not get that information until hours later. And in the meantime, Wortman’s killing spree continued.In this episode, we meet four more victims whose lives were taken that morning before pol...
2021-02-151h 03Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonNew music from the Tragically Hip: Alan Cross has the details & Small Business Spotlight on Club Absinthe, a landmark music venueA Scott Thompson Show Bonus Podcast! Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip says that the band is looking at previously unreleased music, with the aim of sharing some of it with fans! Alan Cross returned to the show to discuss what this could mean for the future of the Hip and their fans. Guest: Alan Cross, music historian, host of the Ongoing History of New Music Keep up with the ongoing history of new music, subscribe to Alan's podcast! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/126/ongoing-history-of-new-music/ - Music venues have been h...
2021-02-1025 min13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreDaybreak | 8In this episode, we hear from police on scene in Portapique for the first time through recently uncovered recordings of their radio communications. The recordings show police were having communication issues and navigation issues as they searched for the gunman in the early morning on April 19, 2020.We also hear from Leon Joudrey, the first person to speak with the gunman’s common-law partner after she emerged from the woods. RCMP say she was a key witness, giving them crucial new information about his police disguise and his weapons.Then our story follows the gunman as he...
2021-02-0156 min13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreOrigins | 7This episode begins more than a decade before the events of April 18 and 19, 2020, when the gunman travelled to Fredericton, New Brunswick to clean out the apartment of his "dear friend," Tom Evans. People who knew them say their business relationship had a darker side; they had been smuggling cigarettes and alcohol into Canada from the United States for years. After settling his friend’s estate, the gunman took home more than $200,000, and a semi-automatic rifle he would use in a terrible killing spree more than a decade later. And his relationship with Evans was a li...
2021-01-1859 min13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreCommunication Breakdown | 6Overnight on April 18 and 19, 2020, Nova Scotia RCMP were searching for a gunman who had murdered 13 people and lit buildings on fire in Portapique. It turns out that police had been warned about the gunman nearly a decade earlier, when an officer from a nearby police force was told that he had a collection of guns and wanted to "kill a cop." Police now say they had no record of that warning on the weekend of the shooting because it was purged from their records management system. In this episode, ex-Mounties question what was...
2021-01-0451 min13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreInjustice Collector | 5On June 4, 2020, Nova Scotia RCMP said that a psychological autopsy of Gabriel Wortman found that he was an injustice collector, "one who held onto conflict or differences with others, turning them inward until they boiled over in rage." Police say they believe revenge was a motivating factor in the killing spree on April 18 and 19, 2020, but they also say some of the gunman's victims were targeted at random. In this episode, we learn what an injustice collector is, and we hear from people who knew the gunman about his history of violence and disputes with others.
2020-12-2159 min13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreRed Flags | 4Overnight on April 18, 2020, Gabriel Wortman was hiding out in an industrial area in the town of Debert, N.S.  According to surveillance footage, he arrived at 11:12 p.m., 27 minutes after police said he left Portapique.  But this is the point where the timeline of events becomes less clear; we don't know what he was doing in those overnight hours.  In this episode, we dig into aspects of Wortman's behaviour and personality that experts say were red flags: his vehicle that the RCMP said looked “identical in every way” to a real police car; his exten...
2020-12-071h 0213 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreEmergency Response | 3On April 18, 2020, police respond to several 911 calls from Portapique, N.S.Gabriel Wortman has killed several of his neighbours and set some of their homes on fire. The first police officers who arrive find several people dead and a massive response gets underway. Officers start setting up perimeters and call in specialized resources to find the gunman, but he gets away.  How and when does this happen?And why don't police realize he's gone for hours?As you’ll hear in this episode, the police theory of the gunman's escape...
2020-11-2348 min13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreStolen Dreams |2The first sign from the outside that something was horribly wrong in Portapique, Nova Scotia, was rush of 911 calls around 10 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020 was an otherwise quiet night across the province. Much of the world was deep into the COVID-19 pandemic, sheltering in place to stop the spread of the virus. But the tiny community of Portapique on the Bay of Fundy became a waking nightmare as 51-year-old Gabriel Wortman began shooting his neighbours, and lighting homes on fire.  When officers arrived on scene they were met by a car speeding out of the a...
2020-11-0934 min13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
13 Hours Inside the Nova Scotia MassacreA Shattered Quiet |1On Saturday, April 18, 2020 communities everywhere were on lock down to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the quiet, coastal town of Portapique, Nova Scotia, Canada. But a 51-year-old denturist with a violent past named Gabriel Wortman was about to shatter that peace. On that night, he began a 13-hour shooting spree that would leave 22 innocent people dead at 16 different crime scenes across the province. What started with an argument between Wortman and his long-time partner escalated quickly. Unimaginable devastation followed. When police arrived, several homes were burning and gunshots were ringing out.
2020-11-0945 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sParkinson’s is a family affair | 7In this episode, we discuss what it is like to a get a diagnosis of Parkinson’s in the prime of your life when you are happily married with four kids and had been anticipating a return to full time work after a tour of duty has a full time Mom. On her website, www.kittyfitton.com , she says, “I am a comedian, Aviation fiend, Air-Scout leader, mother, wife, friend, and I have Parkinson’s Disease. It’s the last thing that’s the real kick in the guts, but also the thing that has helped to transform my...
2019-11-2719 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Robin WilliamsThis podcast and these show notes talk about suicide. If you are thinking about taking your own life or are worried about a friend or a loved one, call your suicide prevention hotline. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in Canada. Call 1-833-456-4566. In the United States, it's 1-800-273-8255. Please ask for help. Reach out and talk to somebody. Your life is worth living. A full list of suicide hotlines from around the world can be found here. This is a special bonus episode of the When...
2019-11-2027 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Jillian’s GymThis is a special bonus episode of the When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast called “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes of Season 2 are available every other Wednesday. In this episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s I visit Jillian Carson, 59, at her new Parkinson’s Wellness Centre in Victoria, British Columbia. It’s a dream that I thought would never happen.” Carson, a retired physiotherapist and nine-years into her Parkinson’s diagnosis, knows how important the centre is for people, “Everyone deserves to have the care they need. I see it now. I watch them come from the...
2019-11-0625 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage 4: A visit with my neurologistThis is a special bonus episode of the When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes of Season 2 are available every other Wednesday. Every six months, I visit Dr. Jonathon Squires at UBC’s Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. He is my neurologist and movement disorder specialist. Last week, my wife Rebecca and I sat down with him after our examination and interviewed him for the podcast. We talk about my symptom progression, my medicine regiment, DBS, biomarkers, what a cure will likely look like, stem cells, and the role str...
2019-10-2323 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Empowering People with Parkinson’sThis is a special bonus episode of the When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes of Season 2 are available every other Wednesday. At the first in a series of events called “Parkinson’s IQ + You” presented by The Michael J. Fox Foundation, hundreds of people gathered in Atlanta to learn how to take control of their health care, build their care team and advocate for themselves. Additionally, leading scientists, researchers and neurologists shared the latest information on exciting research being conducted for Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Malu Tansey , profe...
2019-10-0929 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Parkinson SuperwalkAfter my diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease, my first call was to the Parkinson Society of British Columbia. They were quick to offer information on support groups and mailed a packet of brochures, handouts and relevant information that immediately made me feel less anxious and more informed. That is why each year my family raises money and walks in the Parkinson SuperWalk in Vancouver. This year we had a team of 12 walkers on our “When Life Gives You Parkinson’s” team and my 10-year-old son Henry went door to door in our neighbourhood to help raise funds. His efforts contribu...
2019-09-2528 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Fundraising is a Family AffairThis is a special bonus episode of the When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes of Season 2 are available every other Wednesday. This Extra Dosage is about a young man and his family, using their passion for running, to help raise funds for Parkinson’s research. Anthony Kerkman, 32, lives in Pickerington, Ohio in an idyllic neighbourhood with sprawling manicured lawns, multi-tiered back decks, and driveways that are three cars wide.  In September 2018, Anthony emailed me directly for the first time in his life. A month l...
2019-09-1122 minSuper Awesome Science Show (SASS)
Super Awesome Science Show (SASS)The Plight of Parkinson'sWe’re going to look at a disease that affects over ten million people worldwide and over 100,000 in Canada, Parkinson’s Disease. The movement disorder has been known for centuries and while we know the cause, we still have no cure.      We first talk with someone who has Parkinson’s to learn more about the disease and how it affects those who suffer. He is Larry Gifford, the Program Director at CKNW in Vancouver. He’s also the host of the podcast, When Life Gives You Parkinson’s. We learn about his journey with the disease and find out how h...
2019-04-0229 minRussia Rising
Russia RisingRussia Rising Introduces you to Crime Beat“Crime Beat” is a new investigative podcast series hosted by Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt. She's been covering cases for over the past 20 years and knows her hometown by the crime scenes she's been to. Journey deep inside some of Canada’s most high-profile criminal cases. Each bi-weekly episode will take you inside the story to give you details you didn't hear on the news.   Here’s a sneak peek from episode 2 of the series…. and while you’re listening, search and subscribe to “Crime Beat” for free at Curiouscast.ca or wherever you’re enjoying this podcast Learn more a...
2019-03-1412 minRussia Rising
Russia RisingRussia Rising - The Putin Generation | 7An estimated 28 million Russian young people who were born after Putin first rose to power two decades ago. Russia’s 66-year-old strongman was first sworn-in back on May 7, 2000, and he has remained in the Kremlin’s seat of power, either as President or Prime Minister, ever since. This week we talk to those young people to find out what the future holds for Russia. Contact: Twitter: @JeffSempleGN Email: RussiaRising@Curiouscast.ca Guests: Anton Fedyashin - Associate Professor and Director, Carmel Institute, Department of History https://www.american.edu/cas/facu...
2019-03-1128 minRussia Rising
Russia RisingRussia Rising - The New Space Race | 6On the sixth episode of Russia Rising, we’ll boldly go where no podcast has gone before. The International Space Station has long been heralded as a beacon of geopolitical cooperation, where representatives from 18 countries have lived and worked together, trusting each other with their lives. And all of them, including Canada and the United States, rely on Russia to hitch a ride to the stars. But that close, interconnected relationship is now being tested, as space becomes increasingly militarized and privatized. But should we believe the hype? Are we really on the cu...
2019-03-0431 minRussia Rising
Russia RisingRussia Rising - Maskirovka | 5On the fifth episode of Russia Rising, we’ll explore the growing information war between Russia and the West. Whether it's a chemical weapons attack in Syria, the poisoning of a former Russian spy in England or the war in eastern Ukraine, the Kremlin often promotes a much different version of events from the one being presented by Western governments. And in an age of fake news, social media and countless alternative online news sources, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction and know whom to trust.    In this context, we’ll speak with Russian analyst Julian Lindle...
2019-02-2527 minRussia Rising
Russia RisingRussia Rising - The Poisoning of Sergei Skripal | 4On this episode of Russia Rising, we’ll visit Salisbury, England — the historic cathedral city that became the site of the first chemical nerve agent attack on European soil since the Second World War. The poisoning of former Russian double-agent Sergey Skripal in March 2018 prompted one of the most explosive and controversial allegations facing the Kremlin today: Were Russian secret intelligence agents responsible for the botched assassination? And if so, how could trained Russian spies have been so careless by leaving a trail of evidence for British investigators to follow? In the search for answers, we’l...
2019-02-1830 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage: Travelling and Catching Up With FamilyThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in August 2017. I haven’t seen my brothers Bruce and Dan or my sister Tracy since I received the news. That c...
2019-02-1333 minRussia Rising
Russia RisingRussia Rising - Hackers | 3On this episode of Russia Rising, we’ll visit the front-lines of a growing cyber-war, where hackers from Russia, Iran, China and other countries are battling for control of everything from your online bank account to your city’s hydro grid. To understand how these hackers operate, we’ll speak with a guy who used to be one: Alexandr Varskoy is a former Russian hacker. We’ll also explore the underworld of financial crime cyber, by speaking with Nicholas Palmer, the Director of International Business at GroupIB, a private cyber-security firm based in Russia. Finally, we’ll explore Cy...
2019-02-1125 minSuper Awesome Science Show (SASS)
Super Awesome Science Show (SASS)SASS Introduces you to: Russia Rising“Russia Rising” is a new investigative podcast series hosted by Jeff Semple, the former Europe Bureau Chief for Global News. This series hopes to unravel the giant mystery behind Putin’s Russia with the help of those who know her best - Russian Trolls, Hackers, Putin Supporters, and even a former Russian K.G.B. agent.  Join Jeff on the journey to unravel how Russia has gone from tenuous ally, to a potential global threat. Here’s a sneak peek from episode 2 of the series…. and while you’re listening, search and subscribe to “Russia Rising” for fre...
2019-02-0414 minRussia Rising
Russia RisingRussia Rising - The Rise of Vladimir Putin | 2On this episode of Russia Rising, we’ll take a closer look at the man who has ruled over the world’s largest country for nearly two decades: Vladimir Putin was a poor kid from a tough neighbourhood who became a Russian KGB agent, a billionaire and the country’s longest-serving leader since Stalin. Along the way, he’s also been accused of committing a laundry list of atrocities. To truly understand what motivates Putin — why he does what he does — we need to know where he came from. To that end, we’ll speak with Arkady Ostrovsky, the...
2019-02-0431 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Peace of mind: Insights from a neuropsychologistThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.   Parkinson’s doesn’t necessarily lead to cognitive impairment, but it can. The threat alone though makes  think that every time I forget a word, have trouble w...
2019-01-3025 minRussia Rising
Russia RisingRussia Rising - Hunting for Internet Trolls | 1On the first episode of Russia Rising podcast, we’ll visit the former home of the notorious Russian troll factory in St. Petersburg, which the United States accuses of meddling in its 2016 presidential election. We’ll investigate how those Russian internet trolls operate and whether other countries, specifically Canada, are targeted too. If you enjoy Russia Rising, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends. Contact: Twitter: @JeffSempleGN E-mail: RussiaRising@Curiouscast.ca Guest...
2019-01-2728 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Hope, Fear, Frustration and LevodopaThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.   One of the main intentions behind this podcast was to demystify the Parkinson’s experience by sharing my story, the stories of people I meet alon...
2019-01-1621 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Christmas GreetingsThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca. ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the home One creature was stirring, it was Dad on his phone. Alone in the liv...
2018-12-2604 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Understanding the Gut-Brain ConnectionThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca. The appendix. Until November 1, 2018, I didn’t know it served a purpose in the human body.  Global Newsand other news outlets around the world reported on an excit...
2018-12-1216 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Puppies and Parkinson’sThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca. It’s been nearly six years since our family lost our beloved beagle Pepperjack. Rebecca and Henry have been pining for a dog for years. Unfortunat...
2018-11-2812 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Lights! Camera! Action! Parkinson’s!This is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca. I took piano lessons in college. I really enjoy stumbling upon a piano, sitting down and letting my fingers find the music. I’m not great and...
2018-11-1419 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | I’m the World’s Leading Expert in My Parkinson’sThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca. I get asked a lot questions about Parkinson’s disease. Online, in person, over email and on social media I have made myself vulnerable and available...
2018-10-3123 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | A check-up with my doctor and a check-in with my siblingsThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.   Every six months I go to the neurologist. Each time, he runs me through the same battery of tests. You can see him put me th...
2018-10-1722 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage - What’s Up Doc? Larry talks to his NeurologistThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca. From the time my hand started to tremor to the time of my Parkinson’s diagnosis I’d seen my family physician three times, been poked, pushe...
2018-09-1919 min