Behind the Business
By Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
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Behind the Business is presented by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Gore Mutual, this podcast features weekly episodes hosted by Ian McLean, President and CEO of the Greater KW Chamber.
It is recorded on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee, peoples.
Each week Ian sits down for candid conversations, taking listeners beyond the boardroom and Behind the Business to uncover the real stories within Waterloo Region’s business community.
From innovation and sustainability to leadership and community impact, each guest offers invaluable perspectives and inspiring journeys. Discover what drives their ambition, and WHO is fueling the future of Waterloo Region’s success.
Join us as we go Behind the Business!
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Building Canada’s Manufacturing Advantage with Aaron Toplician
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May 14, 2026 |
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Where Smart Leaders Find Profit in Plain Sight with Kevin L.
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Pierre Cléroux: Decoding Canada’s Economic Future for Business Leaders
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Leading Across Borders with Tomoko King: Turning Cultural Differences into Strategic Advantage
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Reimagining Oktoberfest for a New Generation with Oktoberfest Ambassador, André Killingbeck
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Building Trust in AI: How Dr. Mohamed Alarakhia is Transforming Primary Care
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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The 1% That Changes Everything: Leadership Insights with Andrew Leith
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Behind the Lens: From Love Story to Global Brand with Gary & Kim Evans
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Building More Than Homes: Philip Mills on Housing, Hope, and Systems Change
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Selling Smarter with Kelly Koner: How CRM Strategy Turns Relationships into Revenue
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Building Stronger Workforces: The Importance of Partnerships with Tamim Hamidi
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Mentorship, Inclusion, and Infrastructure: Inside GRIT Engineering with Montana Wilson
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Behind City Hall: Lessons in Leadership and Resilience with Dorothy McCabe
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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The Good Effect: Reimagining Insurance Through Purpose, People, and Progress with Andy Taylor and Neil Park
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Flying Forward: How Connect Airlines is Changing Regional Aviation
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Building Water Confidence & Community with Ronjiny Basu
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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Subtly You: How a Husband-and-Wife Team Builds Business & Community
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs with Karen Gallant
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Immersive Art and Community Impact: The Precious Julius Story
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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From Nursing to Cuisine: Vanessa Simon’s Recipe for Business Through Care
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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BDC Small Business Week: The Story Behind Gladiator Pro Wash
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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BDC Small Business Week: The Story Behind Silver Cross Kitchener
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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BDC Small Business Week: The Story Behind FoodZen
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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BDC Small Business Week: Behind The WAR Room Baseball Training Centre
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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BDC Small Business Week: The Story Behind Atum Financial Services
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Building the Future of Kitchener: A Conversation with Mayor Berry Vrbanovic
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Empathy, Energy, and Executive Coaching: The Amy Ballantyne Way
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Reinventing Fun and Function : A Deep Dive with Mark Bingeman
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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From BlackBerry to Danby: Jim Estill’s Playbook for Entrepreneurial Leadership
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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From Sri Lanka to Elmira: Cultivating Community and Inclusion with Abby Cooper
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of KW Multicultural Centre (with Lucia Harrison)
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of Spectrum (with Suzie Taka)
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of Calming Tree (with Melissa Reid)
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May 30, 2025 |
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Behind The Business of Rogers (with Robin Farrell)
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May 20, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of AskEllyn (with Ellyn Winters)
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May 15, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of 570 CityNews with (Mike Farwell)
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May 01, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of KW Humane Society (with Victoria Baby)
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (with Bob Connors)
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of GVCA/Champions for Charity (with Mandy Bujold)
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (with Chris Floyd)
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of The Dessert Artist (with Rochelle Williams)
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of Brentwood Livery (with Brent Ferguson)
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of Ascnd Media (with Sheldon Thompson)
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Behind the Business Special with Director of Physician Recruitment for the Region (with Jenna Petker)
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of Waterloo Region Community Foundation (with Eric Avner)
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Special Episode: Canada Tariff Threats with host (Ian McLean)
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of Little Mushroom Catering (with Stephanie Soulis)
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of The Charcoal Group of Restaurants (with Jody Palubiski)
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of Catalyst Capital Inc (with Amber French)
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of Good Co. Productions (with Amit Mehta)
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of The Scented Market (with Kristy Lynn Miller)
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Behind the Business of Sustainable Waterloo Region (with Tova Davidson)
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of KW Titans (with David Schooley)
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of Boxing by Syd Vanderpool (with Syd Vanderpool)
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of Fo'Cheezy (with Sandor Dosman)
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of Smart Prosperity Institute (with Dr. Mike Mofatt)
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of Sage Advisory Co. (with Lauren Roberts)
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of Den1880 (with Jacklyn Warmington)
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of Worm Wrangler (with Amanda Hunter)
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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BDC Small Business Week - Leigh Merswolke (LCM Property Services)
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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BDC Small Business Week - Glen Smyth (Appleflats)
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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BDC Small Business Week - Tracy Valko (Valko Financial)
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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BDC Small Business Week - Adam Wright & Steve Zago (Lost Aviator Coffee Company)
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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BDC Small Business Week - Pierre Cleroux (Chief Economist, BDC)
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation (with Susan Dusick)
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of Tepperman's (with Andrew Tepperman)
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of LiftOff By CCAWR (with Dr Trevor Charles)
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of Coalition of Muslim Women KW (with Fauzia Mazhar)
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of Kitchener Rangers Hockey (with Joe Birch)
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of Token Creative Services (with Mohsan Abdullah)
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Behind the Business of Lazaridis School of Business and Economics (with Kyle Murray)
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Episode 45: Ren Navarro
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Episode 44: Brian Bazely
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Episode 43: Melissa Durrell
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Episode 42: Neha Juwale
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Episode 41 - Patti Berardi
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May 30, 2024 |
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Episode 40 - Paul Eichinger
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May 23, 2024 |
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Episode 39 - Tricia Mumby
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May 17, 2024 |
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Episode 38: Ajoa Mintah
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May 08, 2024 |
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Episode 37: Chloe Hamilton
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May 02, 2024 |
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Episode 36: Business Expo Special Part 2
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Episode 35: Business Expo Special Part 1
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Episode 34: Jane Klugman
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Episode 33: Greig Cameron
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Episode 32: Michele Saran
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Episode 31: Everton Wilmot
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Episode 30: Allison Bourke
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Episode 29: Laura Meikle
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Episode 28: Giles Gherson
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Episode 27: Catherine Fife
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Episode 26: Jeyas Balaskanthan
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Episode 25: Dave MacNeil
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Episode 24: Kim Wilhelm
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Episode 23: Tony LaMantia
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Episode 22: Ayo Owodunni
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Episode 21: Tracy Van Kalsbeek
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Episode 20: Charlene Hofbauer
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Episode 19: Michael Rencheck
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Episode 13: Karen Redman
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Episode 12: Mark Crowell
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Episode 11: Jess Dixon
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Episode 10: Jeff MacIntyre
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Episode 9: Ron Caudle
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Episode 8: Ron Gagnon
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May 25, 2023 |
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Episode 7: Geraldine Stafford
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May 11, 2023 |
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Episode 6: Rocco Rossi
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May 04, 2023 |
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Episode 5: Deborah MacLatchy
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Episode 4: Krystal Van Westerop & Jennifer Monaco
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Episode 3: Perrin Beatty
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Episode 1: Scott Higgins
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Episode 2: John Tibbits
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Episode 1: Scott Higgins
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Mar 27, 2023 |