Midtown Conversations Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/midtown-conversations Community conversations about what matters to KW. © 2025 Midtown Radio 83c350da-b3f7-57f1-9535-859588b911ed no en Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:03:24 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:24:05 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/WrcF5tD8kiQDwPtZi3JfeirvQxgXZ14Nm50OsydcXWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE5MjU2LzE2OTU1/OTU3MDMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Midtown Conversations episodic Midtown Radio Community conversations about what matters to KW. Community conversations about what matters to KW. Midtown Radio No No Carol Coletta, Shirley Madill, and Eric Avner Discuss Social Infrastructure - October 22, 2025 44 44 Carol Coletta, Shirley Madill, and Eric Avner Discuss Social Infrastructure - October 22, 2025 full 263ca365-7da8-49c4-a499-cf3b22f556ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddbe1094 Guests Carol Coletta, Shirley Madill, and Eric Avner discuss the importance of social infrastructure and how we can make our communities more joyful.

Carol Coletta will be speaking at The Walper Hotel on Nov. 6th as part of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery's Culture Talks series. Tickets can be purchased from KWAG.ca 

About our guests :

Carol Coletta is a Fellow at the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, and former President & CEO of Memphis River Parks Partnership.

Shirley Madill is the Executive Director of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, a cultural leader who’s been instrumental in shaping the region’s artistic landscape.

Eric Avner is the President & CEO of the Waterloo Region Community Foundation, where he’s guiding strategic investments to build a more equitable, connected, and sustainable community.

Thank you to our podcast sponsors Grand Valley Construction Association and Waterloo Region Community Foundation. 

]]> Guests Carol Coletta, Shirley Madill, and Eric Avner discuss the importance of social infrastructure and how we can make our communities more joyful.

Carol Coletta will be speaking at The Walper Hotel on Nov. 6th as part of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery's Culture Talks series. Tickets can be purchased from KWAG.ca 

About our guests :

Carol Coletta is a Fellow at the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, and former President & CEO of Memphis River Parks Partnership.

Shirley Madill is the Executive Director of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, a cultural leader who’s been instrumental in shaping the region’s artistic landscape.

Eric Avner is the President & CEO of the Waterloo Region Community Foundation, where he’s guiding strategic investments to build a more equitable, connected, and sustainable community.

Thank you to our podcast sponsors Grand Valley Construction Association and Waterloo Region Community Foundation. 

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:03:18 -0800 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 3338 Guests Carol Coletta, Shirley Madill, and Eric Avner discuss the importance of social infrastructure and how we can make our communities more joyful.

Carol Coletta will be speaking at The Walper Hotel on Nov. 6th as part of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery's Culture Talks series. Tickets can be purchased from KWAG.ca 

About our guests :

Carol Coletta is a Fellow at the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, and former President & CEO of Memphis River Parks Partnership.

Shirley Madill is the Executive Director of the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, a cultural leader who’s been instrumental in shaping the region’s artistic landscape.

Eric Avner is the President & CEO of the Waterloo Region Community Foundation, where he’s guiding strategic investments to build a more equitable, connected, and sustainable community.

Thank you to our podcast sponsors Grand Valley Construction Association and Waterloo Region Community Foundation. 

]]> No Treading Theatre Project Interview with Lazaros Theodorakapoulos 43 43 Treading Theatre Project Interview with Lazaros Theodorakapoulos bonus 72170287-b503-4844-9454-eb0c5af51b8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6606869 Conversation with performers in the Treading Theatre Festival, to be held at Schneider Haus May 28-June 1, 2025.

]]> Conversation with performers in the Treading Theatre Festival, to be held at Schneider Haus May 28-June 1, 2025.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 08:23:36 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1632 Conversation with performers in the Treading Theatre Festival, to be held at Schneider Haus May 28-June 1, 2025.

]]> No Treading Theatre Project Interview with Maria Colonescu, Braeden Etienne, and Emily Radcliffe 42 42 Treading Theatre Project Interview with Maria Colonescu, Braeden Etienne, and Emily Radcliffe full e6c248b9-c5f7-471c-be05-887f6d977e33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a7312f5 Conversation with performers in the Treading Theatre Festival, to be held at Schneider Haus May 28-June 1, 2025.

]]> Conversation with performers in the Treading Theatre Festival, to be held at Schneider Haus May 28-June 1, 2025.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 08:21:39 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 2816 Conversation with performers in the Treading Theatre Festival, to be held at Schneider Haus May 28-June 1, 2025.

]]> No Treading Theatre Project Interview with Gary Kirkham, Ciaran Myers, and Cassandra Watsham 41 41 Treading Theatre Project Interview with Gary Kirkham, Ciaran Myers, and Cassandra Watsham full 671f7e9d-7a3c-4cd9-bdaa-d618f4c86036 https://share.transistor.fm/s/daaf68af Conversation with performers in the Treading Theatre Festival, to be held at Schneider Haus May 28-June 1, 2025.

]]> Conversation with performers in the Treading Theatre Festival, to be held at Schneider Haus May 28-June 1, 2025.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 08:20:35 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 3176 Conversation with performers in the Treading Theatre Festival, to be held at Schneider Haus May 28-June 1, 2025.

]]> No Interview with Cosmic Fishing Theatre Founder Viktorija Kovac 40 40 Interview with Cosmic Fishing Theatre Founder Viktorija Kovac bonus 4fe6bd13-a3c5-416c-9177-329419f8ac4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b63e6d0 Host Danielle Deveau chats with Cosmic Fishing Theatre founder Viktorija Kovac about the need for more theatre for young people in the Waterloo Region. 

]]> Host Danielle Deveau chats with Cosmic Fishing Theatre founder Viktorija Kovac about the need for more theatre for young people in the Waterloo Region. 

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:29:45 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1348 Host Danielle Deveau chats with Cosmic Fishing Theatre founder Viktorija Kovac about the need for more theatre for young people in the Waterloo Region. 

]]> children's theatre No Creative Economies, Social Infrastructure, and Building Livable Communities - in Conversation with Mitchell Cohen 39 39 Creative Economies, Social Infrastructure, and Building Livable Communities - in Conversation with Mitchell Cohen full eb7f3874-8780-46af-b791-267f7a40b17c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d4c9557 Panelists:

  • Mitchell Cohen, President & CEO at Daniels Corporation; Author of Rhythms of Change: Reflections on the Regent Park Revitalization; a
    strong advocate for the roles that creativity and connectivity can play in building healthy and vital communities.
  • Shirley Madill, Executive Director at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery; a respected leader in the local and national arts scene, and beyond.
  • Eric Avner, President & CEO at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation; a strong advocate for the value of social infrastructure in our communities.
]]> Panelists:

  • Mitchell Cohen, President & CEO at Daniels Corporation; Author of Rhythms of Change: Reflections on the Regent Park Revitalization; a
    strong advocate for the roles that creativity and connectivity can play in building healthy and vital communities.
  • Shirley Madill, Executive Director at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery; a respected leader in the local and national arts scene, and beyond.
  • Eric Avner, President & CEO at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation; a strong advocate for the value of social infrastructure in our communities.
]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:07:21 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 3525 Panelists:

  • Mitchell Cohen, President & CEO at Daniels Corporation; Author of Rhythms of Change: Reflections on the Regent Park Revitalization; a
    strong advocate for the roles that creativity and connectivity can play in building healthy and vital communities.
  • Shirley Madill, Executive Director at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery; a respected leader in the local and national arts scene, and beyond.
  • Eric Avner, President & CEO at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation; a strong advocate for the value of social infrastructure in our communities.
]]> No New Music 2024: Conversations with Red Output and Living Room for Small 38 38 New Music 2024: Conversations with Red Output and Living Room for Small full 7ad52674-5b17-4bf6-ba7d-4a1a7ea2bc3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e532de1 Guest host @allisondyjach chats with Kitchener punk-rockers @redoutput about releasing their first new single in 2 years, "Rafters," and they look back at the incredible 2023 the band had. We also sit down with Owen Tester, lead guitarist from @livingroomforsmall_ to discuss the local pop-punk band's new EP release "WHEREVER U GO" and play a special KW lightning round...does Owen prefer the farm animals in Waterloo Park, or the swans in Victoria Park?! Tune in to find out!

The show also features new music releases from local musicians including singer-songwriter @amandabraammusic 's newest single "Pink Paper Hearts" and Alyssa DVM's "Let Me Hate You"

]]> Guest host @allisondyjach chats with Kitchener punk-rockers @redoutput about releasing their first new single in 2 years, "Rafters," and they look back at the incredible 2023 the band had. We also sit down with Owen Tester, lead guitarist from @livingroomforsmall_ to discuss the local pop-punk band's new EP release "WHEREVER U GO" and play a special KW lightning round...does Owen prefer the farm animals in Waterloo Park, or the swans in Victoria Park?! Tune in to find out!

The show also features new music releases from local musicians including singer-songwriter @amandabraammusic 's newest single "Pink Paper Hearts" and Alyssa DVM's "Let Me Hate You"

]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:17:02 -0800 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 3661 Guest host @allisondyjach chats with Kitchener punk-rockers @redoutput about releasing their first new single in 2 years, "Rafters," and they look back at the incredible 2023 the band had. We also sit down with Owen Tester, lead guitarist from @livingroomforsmall_ to discuss the local pop-punk band's new EP release "WHEREVER U GO" and play a special KW lightning round...does Owen prefer the farm animals in Waterloo Park, or the swans in Victoria Park?! Tune in to find out!

The show also features new music releases from local musicians including singer-songwriter @amandabraammusic 's newest single "Pink Paper Hearts" and Alyssa DVM's "Let Me Hate You"

]]> No Shain Shapiro on how MUSIC can make your city better 36 36 Shain Shapiro on how MUSIC can make your city better full 16b377b0-13d9-4e3e-98fe-3aba5434105e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2dd3084e Join host Danielle Deveau, live from the SDG Idea Factory in Kitchener, for this music cities talk featuring Shain Shapiro (author of This Must be the Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better). With guests Betty Anne Keller (Rock This Town); Paul Kalbfleisch (The JOY Experiments: Starting a New Conversation on City Building); and Amit Mehta (Good Company Productions).

]]> Join host Danielle Deveau, live from the SDG Idea Factory in Kitchener, for this music cities talk featuring Shain Shapiro (author of This Must be the Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better). With guests Betty Anne Keller (Rock This Town); Paul Kalbfleisch (The JOY Experiments: Starting a New Conversation on City Building); and Amit Mehta (Good Company Productions).

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 3600 Join host Danielle Deveau, live from the SDG Idea Factory in Kitchener, for this music cities talk featuring Shain Shapiro (author of This Must be the Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better). With guests Betty Anne Keller (Rock This Town); Paul Kalbfleisch (The JOY Experiments: Starting a New Conversation on City Building); and Amit Mehta (Good Company Productions).

]]> No Discussion about the Theatre Scene w/ MARIA COLONESCU, STEVEN ELLIOTT JACKSON, and CIARAN MYERS 35 35 Discussion about the Theatre Scene w/ MARIA COLONESCU, STEVEN ELLIOTT JACKSON, and CIARAN MYERS full c93a5322-6af6-4aef-abcf-6dfc48f7bbaf https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3d343c8 Host Danielle Deveau chats with playwrights Maria Colonescu, Steven Elliott Jackson, and Ciaran Myers about:

-how they found careers in theatre
-what it’s like working in this region
-the challenges of finding space, funding, and audiences
-how a regional arts council could help make our local creative economy better

All the writers have work in the upcoming season of Midtown Radio Dramas.

Big thanks to our Midtown Conversations sponsor Grand Valley Construction Association.

]]> Host Danielle Deveau chats with playwrights Maria Colonescu, Steven Elliott Jackson, and Ciaran Myers about:

-how they found careers in theatre
-what it’s like working in this region
-the challenges of finding space, funding, and audiences
-how a regional arts council could help make our local creative economy better

All the writers have work in the upcoming season of Midtown Radio Dramas.

Big thanks to our Midtown Conversations sponsor Grand Valley Construction Association.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:03:36 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 3424 Host Danielle Deveau chats with playwrights Maria Colonescu, Steven Elliott Jackson, and Ciaran Myers about:

-how they found careers in theatre
-what it’s like working in this region
-the challenges of finding space, funding, and audiences
-how a regional arts council could help make our local creative economy better

All the writers have work in the upcoming season of Midtown Radio Dramas.

Big thanks to our Midtown Conversations sponsor Grand Valley Construction Association.

]]> No Interview with DARRYN DOULL (Curator at KWAG) and AMY SMOKE (O:SE KENHIONHATA:TIE Organizer) 34 34 Interview with DARRYN DOULL (Curator at KWAG) and AMY SMOKE (O:SE KENHIONHATA:TIE Organizer) full b607d84a-ceb9-4c0d-a6f0-d6a5c5f3d1e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6368a52c This week on Midtown Conversations, host Danielle Deveau visits KWAG for a tour of the new exhibition SOS: A Story of Survival, Part II - The Body.Curator Darryn Doull walks us through the works, which collectively consider the impacts of climate change, war and conflict, and food and housing insecurity on our living bodies. Viewers are asked to consider: How will we survive as our shared environment collapses around us?

We also chat with Amy Smoke, whose work with Land Back Camp (alongside Bangishimo and Erik O'Neill) is featured in the show. 

]]> This week on Midtown Conversations, host Danielle Deveau visits KWAG for a tour of the new exhibition SOS: A Story of Survival, Part II - The Body.Curator Darryn Doull walks us through the works, which collectively consider the impacts of climate change, war and conflict, and food and housing insecurity on our living bodies. Viewers are asked to consider: How will we survive as our shared environment collapses around us?

We also chat with Amy Smoke, whose work with Land Back Camp (alongside Bangishimo and Erik O'Neill) is featured in the show. 

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 3353 This week on Midtown Conversations, host Danielle Deveau visits KWAG for a tour of the new exhibition SOS: A Story of Survival, Part II - The Body.Curator Darryn Doull walks us through the works, which collectively consider the impacts of climate change, war and conflict, and food and housing insecurity on our living bodies. Viewers are asked to consider: How will we survive as our shared environment collapses around us?

We also chat with Amy Smoke, whose work with Land Back Camp (alongside Bangishimo and Erik O'Neill) is featured in the show. 

]]> No Interview with STEPHEN PREECE, founder of The Jazz Room in Waterloo 33 33 Interview with STEPHEN PREECE, founder of The Jazz Room in Waterloo full 647b3994-b400-4e72-9ab6-2cf133ae315c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1b2804c Host Danielle Deveau interviews STEPHEN PREECE, President of the Grand River Jazz Society and founder of The Jazz Room in Waterloo, Ontario.

We talk about:

 -how The Jazz Room found a home
 -the importance of live music and supporting artists in our communities
 -the challenges that local cultural organizations continue to face

We also dig into the archives for an interview with MARY-CATHERINE PAZZANO that Allison Dyjach captured for @onthescenekw last year.

They talk:

-the road to becoming a working musician
-favourite local venues @thejazzroom and @registrytheatre

This season our theme music is "Locanita" from @juneytyetkiner.

Great big special thanks to the Grand Valley Construction Association for their sponsorship of this community program!

#midtownconversations #kwmusic #kwjazz #grandriverjazzsociety #livemusickw #midtownkw #kwawesome #communityradio #commercialfreeradio
#grandvalleyconstructionassociation

]]> Host Danielle Deveau interviews STEPHEN PREECE, President of the Grand River Jazz Society and founder of The Jazz Room in Waterloo, Ontario.

We talk about:

 -how The Jazz Room found a home
 -the importance of live music and supporting artists in our communities
 -the challenges that local cultural organizations continue to face

We also dig into the archives for an interview with MARY-CATHERINE PAZZANO that Allison Dyjach captured for @onthescenekw last year.

They talk:

-the road to becoming a working musician
-favourite local venues @thejazzroom and @registrytheatre

This season our theme music is "Locanita" from @juneytyetkiner.

Great big special thanks to the Grand Valley Construction Association for their sponsorship of this community program!

#midtownconversations #kwmusic #kwjazz #grandriverjazzsociety #livemusickw #midtownkw #kwawesome #communityradio #commercialfreeradio
#grandvalleyconstructionassociation

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:45:34 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 3551 Host Danielle Deveau interviews STEPHEN PREECE, President of the Grand River Jazz Society and founder of The Jazz Room in Waterloo, Ontario.

We talk about:

 -how The Jazz Room found a home
 -the importance of live music and supporting artists in our communities
 -the challenges that local cultural organizations continue to face

We also dig into the archives for an interview with MARY-CATHERINE PAZZANO that Allison Dyjach captured for @onthescenekw last year.

They talk:

-the road to becoming a working musician
-favourite local venues @thejazzroom and @registrytheatre

This season our theme music is "Locanita" from @juneytyetkiner.

Great big special thanks to the Grand Valley Construction Association for their sponsorship of this community program!

#midtownconversations #kwmusic #kwjazz #grandriverjazzsociety #livemusickw #midtownkw #kwawesome #communityradio #commercialfreeradio
#grandvalleyconstructionassociation

]]> live music; jazz; music venues; arts organizations; arts management; Jazz Room; community radio No Danny Michel Discusses New Album 'Ghost Town' 32 32 Danny Michel Discusses New Album 'Ghost Town' full f5c7f9eb-4205-4384-8042-6d03ad2bb3d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfc0ce99 Host Danielle Deveau chats with Danny Michel about his new album: Ghost Town.

Interview discusses:

  • the process of writing and recording this album (spoiler: it was really hard)
  • what inspired him
  • how many times does every song need to be fully recorded and mixed...really....
  • what it's like being a solo artist in Canada
  • how long has he actually been collaborating with Rob Carli
  • and what does he REALLY think about all those carnival rides featured in his video for "The Point of No Return"
]]> Host Danielle Deveau chats with Danny Michel about his new album: Ghost Town.

Interview discusses:

  • the process of writing and recording this album (spoiler: it was really hard)
  • what inspired him
  • how many times does every song need to be fully recorded and mixed...really....
  • what it's like being a solo artist in Canada
  • how long has he actually been collaborating with Rob Carli
  • and what does he REALLY think about all those carnival rides featured in his video for "The Point of No Return"
]]> Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:15:24 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1243 Host Danielle Deveau chats with Danny Michel about his new album: Ghost Town.

Interview discusses:

  • the process of writing and recording this album (spoiler: it was really hard)
  • what inspired him
  • how many times does every song need to be fully recorded and mixed...really....
  • what it's like being a solo artist in Canada
  • how long has he actually been collaborating with Rob Carli
  • and what does he REALLY think about all those carnival rides featured in his video for "The Point of No Return"
]]> No Cities Panel: KW's Contentions Issues w/ Melissa Bowman and Sarah Marsh 31 31 Cities Panel: KW's Contentions Issues w/ Melissa Bowman and Sarah Marsh full af62d89f-4f91-42d4-bc70-e16249f49cb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/501c52dc In this clip from Midtown Conversations, host Danielle Deveau sits down with KW city builders Melissa Bowman and Sarah Marsh to discuss some of the most contentious issues facing our cities and how we can solve them. 

]]> In this clip from Midtown Conversations, host Danielle Deveau sits down with KW city builders Melissa Bowman and Sarah Marsh to discuss some of the most contentious issues facing our cities and how we can solve them. 

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:18:23 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1470 In this clip from Midtown Conversations, host Danielle Deveau sits down with KW city builders Melissa Bowman and Sarah Marsh to discuss some of the most contentious issues facing our cities and how we can solve them. 

]]> Melissa Bowman, Sarah Marsh, Cities Panel, Contentious, Polarising, Divisive, Problem Solving, Community, Opinion, Voice, Local, Issues, Personality, Discussion, Activism, Kitchener, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada No Danielle Deveau in Conversation with KW writer and radio host CORAL ANDREWS 30 30 Danielle Deveau in Conversation with KW writer and radio host CORAL ANDREWS full be8ecd5f-880c-4d2d-8c48-2cb9ccdd6dbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/69c037ef In this episode of Midtown Conversations, host Danielle Deveau is joined by local author, music historian, and CKWR radio host Coral Andrews for a feature conversation.

]]> In this episode of Midtown Conversations, host Danielle Deveau is joined by local author, music historian, and CKWR radio host Coral Andrews for a feature conversation.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:47:36 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1693 In this episode of Midtown Conversations, host Danielle Deveau is joined by local author, music historian, and CKWR radio host Coral Andrews for a feature conversation.

]]> No Community Fridge KW: Organizer Kamil Ahmed talks to Matt Rappolt importance of MUTUAL AID in KW 29 29 Community Fridge KW: Organizer Kamil Ahmed talks to Matt Rappolt importance of MUTUAL AID in KW full 8de01c0f-da10-4f89-876e-dc482c67c0db https://share.transistor.fm/s/dac89420 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:16:06 -0800 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1583 In this episode of Midtown Conversations, host Matt Rappolt sits down with community activist Kamil Ahmed, one of the organizers Community Fridge KW. Kamil talks about the genesis and growth of the project, how it subverts the power dynamics of the traditional "charity" model, and why mutual aid projects are so important for tackling inequality in our communities. In this episode of Midtown Conversations, host Matt Rappolt sits down with community activist Kamil Ahmed, one of the organizers Community Fridge KW. Kamil talks about the genesis and growth of the project, how it subverts the power dynamics of the tradit No Neighbourhood Character: Midtown Radio Cities Panel with Mellisa Bowman, Sam Nabi, and Alex Glass 28 28 Neighbourhood Character: Midtown Radio Cities Panel with Mellisa Bowman, Sam Nabi, and Alex Glass full b2b810a2-b1c0-41b9-90af-4966fad9e22e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c889f2e Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:34:18 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1800 Host Danielle Deveau discusses "Neighbourhood Character" with our Cities Panel. What is it? It is a reasonable concept for planning conversations? With guests Melissa Bowman (Citified Substack); Sam Nabi (TriCities Hip Hop & Full Circle Foods); and Sam Glass (Arts Build Ontario). Host Danielle Deveau discusses "Neighbourhood Character" with our Cities Panel. What is it? It is a reasonable concept for planning conversations? With guests Melissa Bowman (Citified Substack); Sam Nabi (TriCities Hip Hop & Full Circle Foods); and Sa neighbourhoods; development; gentrification; urban growth; livable cities No Interview with Mike Morrice (MP Kitchener-Centre) in Willow River Park 27 27 Interview with Mike Morrice (MP Kitchener-Centre) in Willow River Park full 98c84b55-b4ef-4e2b-be57-04b6c90b7228 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ead911d Sun, 09 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1800 Danielle Deveau interviews Mike Morrice (MP Kitchener-Centre) about what he has seen and heard in his community this summer, and what he hopes to achieve when he returns to Parliament this Fall. Danielle Deveau interviews Mike Morrice (MP Kitchener-Centre) about what he has seen and heard in his community this summer, and what he hopes to achieve when he returns to Parliament this Fall. No Barriers and Benefits: Melissa Bowman talks with Brooklin Wallis about Local Politics and Running for Council as a Trans Person 26 26 Barriers and Benefits: Melissa Bowman talks with Brooklin Wallis about Local Politics and Running for Council as a Trans Person full 73106f43-6787-45b6-b367-1abb7284d5c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b025460d Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:50:19 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1348 Melissa Bowman of the "Citified" local politics blog catches up with activist and municipal council candidate Brooklin Wallis. Wallis is running to represent ward 10 in this year's municipal election and is also breaking ground as one of the first trans persons to seek the position. Brooklin talks about why she's running and about why the challenges trans people can face in running for municipal office. Melissa Bowman of the "Citified" local politics blog catches up with activist and municipal council candidate Brooklin Wallis. Wallis is running to represent ward 10 in this year's municipal election and is also breaking ground as one of the first trans p No Our Changing City: Midtown Radio Cities Panel with Melissa Bowman, Sam Nabi, and Alex Glass 25 25 Our Changing City: Midtown Radio Cities Panel with Melissa Bowman, Sam Nabi, and Alex Glass full 3a6b56e1-f5f4-4675-9216-42b0d775fef6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94124092 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:53:43 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1803 In this episode of Midtown Conversations, producer Danielle Deveau chats with our cities panel about the changes that we have seen over the past decade living and working in DTK. Featuring Melissa Bowman (Citified Substack); Sam Nabi (Tri-Cities Hip Hop; Full Circle Foods); and Alex Glass (Arts Build Ontario). In this episode of Midtown Conversations, producer Danielle Deveau chats with our cities panel about the changes that we have seen over the past decade living and working in DTK. Featuring Melissa Bowman (Citified Substack); Sam Nabi (Tri-Cities Hip Hop; cities; change; growth No Then & Now: CycleWR's Emily Slofstra on cycling attitudes and infrastructure 24 24 Then & Now: CycleWR's Emily Slofstra on cycling attitudes and infrastructure full 1c0c4327-2ebc-467c-8469-5dce45b980ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/abe41428 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1789 In 2019, Sean Geobey interviewed Emily about cycling in Midtown KW. Last week, Danielle Deveau caught up with Emily again to find out what has changed in regional cycling infrastructure and awareness. In 2019, Sean Geobey interviewed Emily about cycling in Midtown KW. Last week, Danielle Deveau caught up with Emily again to find out what has changed in regional cycling infrastructure and awareness. No Interviews from the Archives: Green Party Candidate Mike Morrice in 2019 23 23 Interviews from the Archives: Green Party Candidate Mike Morrice in 2019 full fcb7da28-4093-4cb2-962d-a44b69de18c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3bc903b Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:59:12 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1766 This Saturday on Midtown Conversations, we dig into the archives for this 2019 interview with Mike Morrice (MP, Kitchener-Centre). Mike was one of the very first guests we ever had on Midtown Conversations. In this interview, he talks about his time as a student at WLU, how he decided to found a company dedicated to sustainability, and what he hoped to achieve as a Green Party Candidate for Kitchener-Centre. This Saturday on Midtown Conversations, we dig into the archives for this 2019 interview with Mike Morrice (MP, Kitchener-Centre). Mike was one of the very first guests we ever had on Midtown Conversations. In this interview, he talks about his time as a No Living Below the Line 22 22 Living Below the Line full dc6e3990-7333-427f-9178-e3bedaeadba3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e9b5d55 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:55:22 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1749 Danielle Deveau interviews playwright Catherine Frid, musician Mary Abdel-Malek Neil, and performer Carolyn Brochu. Their play Living Below the Line (Watercourse Theatre) was co-created by local community members and explores the challenges of living below the poverty line in the Waterloo Region. Danielle Deveau interviews playwright Catherine Frid, musician Mary Abdel-Malek Neil, and performer Carolyn Brochu. Their play Living Below the Line (Watercourse Theatre) was co-created by local community members and explores the challenges of living belo No Interview with Mary Neil from KW Junk Music about her album launch 21 21 Interview with Mary Neil from KW Junk Music about her album launch full 0af5c8e0-9617-404b-910d-aa647b789791 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7358621 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:51:28 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1799 In this episode of Midtown Conversations Danielle Deveau chats with local community artists Mary Abdel-Malek Neil from KW Junk Music about her newest recording project and what it means to write an album about the local community. Mary released her first album, "I'm Who I Am," this past month made up of songs and collaborations from the local community. Mary was the 2019 City of Kitchener Artist-in-Residence, she is a Community Musician and Founder of KW Junk Music. In this episode of Midtown Conversations Danielle Deveau chats with local community artists Mary Abdel-Malek Neil from KW Junk Music about her newest recording project and what it means to write an album about the local community. Mary released her first No Bringing a City to Life with Muralist Monique Chiam 20 20 Bringing a City to Life with Muralist Monique Chiam full 7a918758-391b-42c4-8ec3-07f80598d24c https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa27ed5e Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:46:44 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 775 No Chey Bholla interviews Jack Cooper about "Sounds Good to Me" Songwriting Series 19 19 Chey Bholla interviews Jack Cooper about "Sounds Good to Me" Songwriting Series full ac27132d-197f-4059-8076-671d94e7f936 https://share.transistor.fm/s/359ddeb6 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:50:10 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1018 Midtown Radio producer Chey Bholla sits down with KW songwriter Jack Cooper to talk about his new songwriting series "Sounds Good to Me" and the local music scene in Kitchener-Waterloo. Midtown Radio producer Chey Bholla sits down with KW songwriter Jack Cooper to talk about his new songwriting series "Sounds Good to Me" and the local music scene in Kitchener-Waterloo. No CRACKING the Canadian Comedy Scene w/ Ashwyn Singh 18 18 CRACKING the Canadian Comedy Scene w/ Ashwyn Singh full db5cfec0-b70d-453e-a51b-b252bc154fab https://share.transistor.fm/s/32fd7f9f Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1802 Ashwyn Singh moved from India to Waterloo to attend U of W and now he's making big moves to break into the world of stand up comedy. He's been travelling across Canada and even North America to build his reputation in this notoriously demanding career. With his goal of performing 100 shows already surpassed, Ashwyn reflects on his experiences as a young comedian of colour and talks about his desire to build the comedy scene in KW. Ashwyn Singh moved from India to Waterloo to attend U of W and now he's making big moves to break into the world of stand up comedy. He's been travelling across Canada and even North America to build his reputation in this notoriously demanding career. Wi No World Radio Day 2022: David Harmes Interviews the BBC's David Bailey 17 17 World Radio Day 2022: David Harmes Interviews the BBC's David Bailey full 58e6910c-eae0-4c5b-b753-5b26c59246b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a6ca8b3 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:35:26 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1798 To celebrate World Radio Day 2022, host David Harmes chats with BBC broadcast journalist David Bailey about radio memories, community radio production, and the future of the medium. To celebrate World Radio Day 2022, host David Harmes chats with BBC broadcast journalist David Bailey about radio memories, community radio production, and the future of the medium. No Becoming a First Time Canadian Voter w/ Sobhi Kiblawi 14 14 Becoming a First Time Canadian Voter w/ Sobhi Kiblawi full 02ecac94-25d1-4d3f-97a7-804a2d0e3a29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a320929 Join host Maya Kanana as she talks with Sobhi Kiblawi, a proud new Canadian who immigrated to Canada in 2015, finally became a Canadian citizen in December 2020, and had his first experience voting this past year. He discusses the emotions that came with gaining his citizenship and the right to vote.

]]> Join host Maya Kanana as she talks with Sobhi Kiblawi, a proud new Canadian who immigrated to Canada in 2015, finally became a Canadian citizen in December 2020, and had his first experience voting this past year. He discusses the emotions that came with gaining his citizenship and the right to vote.

]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:30:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1122 Join host Maya Kanana as she talks with Sobhi Kiblawi, a proud new Canadian who immigrated to Canada in 2015, finally became a Canadian citizen in December 2020, and had his first experience voting this past year. He discusses the emotions that came with gaining his citizenship and the right to vote. Join host Maya Kanana as she talks with Sobhi Kiblawi, a proud new Canadian who immigrated to Canada in 2015, finally became a Canadian citizen in December 2020, and had his first experience voting this past year. He discusses the emotions that came with No Building a BETTER TENT CITY w/ ABTC Co-Founder Jeff Wilmer 16 16 Building a BETTER TENT CITY w/ ABTC Co-Founder Jeff Wilmer full 931bb209-e612-4525-b9c9-b197a9d87232 https://share.transistor.fm/s/331ec138 Join host Matt Rappolt as he talks with "A Better Tent City" co-founder Jeff Wilmer about the creation of Waterloo Region's first tiny home supportive community. Jeff shares about the vision and genesis of the project, the various moves and challenges during the community first few years, as well as the future of the community post-pandemic.   

]]> Join host Matt Rappolt as he talks with "A Better Tent City" co-founder Jeff Wilmer about the creation of Waterloo Region's first tiny home supportive community. Jeff shares about the vision and genesis of the project, the various moves and challenges during the community first few years, as well as the future of the community post-pandemic.   

]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:30:00 -0800 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 974 Join host Matt Rappolt as he talks with "A Better Tent City" co-founder Jeff Wilmer about the creation of Waterloo Region's first tiny home supportive community. Jeff shares about the vision and genesis of the project, the various moves and challenges during the community first few years, as well as the future of the community post-pandemic. Join host Matt Rappolt as he talks with "A Better Tent City" co-founder Jeff Wilmer about the creation of Waterloo Region's first tiny home supportive community. Jeff shares about the vision and genesis of the project, the various moves and challenges dur No Peeking into "THE SICK BOX" w/ KW Author Matthew Fries 13 13 Peeking into "THE SICK BOX" w/ KW Author Matthew Fries full 88018981-d331-43e8-8b61-7df4235b577a https://share.transistor.fm/s/57997e56 When Matthew Fries was young he wanted to grow up to play Major League Baseball in the summer and publish fiction during the winters. Now, with the release of his debut novel "The Sick Box", the Midtown KW resident has made half of that dream a reality. Matthew Fries joins Midtown Conversations host Matt Rappolt to discuss his attraction to writing horror-comedy, what it means to consider oneself a writer, and why he owes (at least some of) his success to the great James Patterson.

]]> When Matthew Fries was young he wanted to grow up to play Major League Baseball in the summer and publish fiction during the winters. Now, with the release of his debut novel "The Sick Box", the Midtown KW resident has made half of that dream a reality. Matthew Fries joins Midtown Conversations host Matt Rappolt to discuss his attraction to writing horror-comedy, what it means to consider oneself a writer, and why he owes (at least some of) his success to the great James Patterson.

]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2021 07:42:07 -0800 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1245 When Matthew Fries was young he wanted to grow up to play Major League Baseball in the summer and publish fiction during the winters. Now, with the release of his debut novel "The Sick Box", the Midtown KW resident has made half of that dream a reality. Matthew Fries joins Midtown Conversations host Matt Rappolt to discuss his attraction to writing horror-comedy, what it means to consider oneself a writer, and why he owes (at least some of) his success to the great James Patterson. When Matthew Fries was young he wanted to grow up to play Major League Baseball in the summer and publish fiction during the winters. Now, with the release of his debut novel "The Sick Box", the Midtown KW resident has made half of that dream a reality. M No Being a CROISSANT-repreneur in KW w/ Mira Henderson of Ghost Light Café 12 12 Being a CROISSANT-repreneur in KW w/ Mira Henderson of Ghost Light Café full 5c9571fb-9b0c-4801-a158-ad2bf58618e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a669676 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 07:31:12 -0800 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 694 Mira Henderson is the owner and head baker of the uber-popular Ghost Light Café in Midtown, KW, which specializes in fresh baked croissants. She is also completing her undergraduate degree in the University of Waterloo's theatre studies program, started baking less than two years ago ...and did I mention that she's only 23 years old? Today on Midtown Radio Mira joins host Matthew Rappolt to talk about her whirlwind of a pandemic and how she went from the centre stage to bakery success. Mira Henderson is the owner and head baker of the uber-popular Ghost Light Café in Midtown, KW, which specializes in fresh baked croissants. She is also completing her undergraduate degree in the University of Waterloo's theatre studies program, started b No PAINTING during a Pandemic w/ Local Watercolour Artist Candice Leyland 15 15 PAINTING during a Pandemic w/ Local Watercolour Artist Candice Leyland full 5d1de875-d6c8-41f2-a258-080b9a62d4e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3474ab7 Tune in to hear Allison Dyjach's conversation with KW watercolour artist Candice Leyland. Candice discuss her "en plein air" style of painting, how her art classes have grown and developed during the pandemic, and what led her to paint the iconic "Aporia" in Downtown Kitchener!

]]> Tune in to hear Allison Dyjach's conversation with KW watercolour artist Candice Leyland. Candice discuss her "en plein air" style of painting, how her art classes have grown and developed during the pandemic, and what led her to paint the iconic "Aporia" in Downtown Kitchener!

]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2021 07:30:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1007 Tune in to hear host Allison Dyjach's conversation with KW watercolour artist Candice Leyland. Candice discuss her "en plein air" style of painting, how her art classes have grown and developed during the pandemic, and what led her to paint the iconic "Aporia" in Downtown Kitchener! Tune in to hear host Allison Dyjach's conversation with KW watercolour artist Candice Leyland. Candice discuss her "en plein air" style of painting, how her art classes have grown and developed during the pandemic, and what led her to paint the iconic "Ap No Interview with Mary Neil, founder of KW Junk Music 2 2 Interview with Mary Neil, founder of KW Junk Music full 97d52215-246a-43bd-a71c-6ad7d7c5bf36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcc36898 Mary founded KW JUNK MUSIC in 2017 as a fun, music-driven activity to promote community and sustainability. The programme takes recycled materials and fashions them into musical instruments, on which participants compose and perform original songs. 

Learn more at: maryneil.ca

]]> Mary founded KW JUNK MUSIC in 2017 as a fun, music-driven activity to promote community and sustainability. The programme takes recycled materials and fashions them into musical instruments, on which participants compose and perform original songs. 

Learn more at: maryneil.ca

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:20:52 -0800 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1166 Interview with Mary Abdel-Malek Neil. Interview with Mary Abdel-Malek Neil. No Envisioning a 'Waterloo Science Centre' w/ Tobi Day Hamilton of Launch Waterloo 11 11 Envisioning a 'Waterloo Science Centre' w/ Tobi Day Hamilton of Launch Waterloo full f9dd4983-6fe9-4a26-907b-7a8da62fb061 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c233e78 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:26:00 -0800 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1007 Is there a place for a dedicated science centre in Waterloo region? Toby Day Hamilton joins host Matthew Rappolt to discuss how Launch Waterloo is hoping to bring that vision to reality. Is there a place for a dedicated science centre in Waterloo region? Toby Day Hamilton joins host Matthew Rappolt to discuss how Launch Waterloo is hoping to bring that vision to reality. No Discovering Local Little Libraries w/ Dinah Murdoch of KW Little Free Diverse Libraries (Part 2) 10 10 Discovering Local Little Libraries w/ Dinah Murdoch of KW Little Free Diverse Libraries (Part 2) full b0ac9f78-8e9e-400c-98c2-3a1bfe6fc1c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37b3b4d6 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:23:00 -0800 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 870 Can little free libraries help combat racism? Join Matthew Rappolt as he chats with Dinah Murdoch, founder of the KW Little Free Diverse Libraries, about how those little book boxes on people's driveways are having a big impact in diversifying local literature. Can little free libraries help combat racism? Join Matthew Rappolt as he chats with Dinah Murdoch, founder of the KW Little Free Diverse Libraries, about how those little book boxes on people's driveways are having a big impact in diversifying local liter No Discovering Local Little Libraries w/ Dinah Murdoch of KW Little Free Diverse Libraries (Part 1) 9 9 Discovering Local Little Libraries w/ Dinah Murdoch of KW Little Free Diverse Libraries (Part 1) full 291536ca-876d-4225-b3f9-52e39c6ac3f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2f378f5 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:20:00 -0800 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1073 Can little free libraries help combat racism? Join Matthew Rappolt as he chats with Dinah Murdoch, founder of the KW Little Free Diverse Libraries, about how those little book boxes on people's driveways can have a big impact in diversifying local literature. Can little free libraries help combat racism? Join Matthew Rappolt as he chats with Dinah Murdoch, founder of the KW Little Free Diverse Libraries, about how those little book boxes on people's driveways can have a big impact in diversifying local literat No Talking Hyperlocal Travel w/ Juanita Metzger of Stroll Walking Tours (Part 2) 8 8 Talking Hyperlocal Travel w/ Juanita Metzger of Stroll Walking Tours (Part 2) full 825f0a07-8004-4587-ab03-34df190322d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c4b6378 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 689 No Talking Hyperlocal Travel w/ Juanita Metzger of Stroll Walking Tours (Part 1) 7 7 Talking Hyperlocal Travel w/ Juanita Metzger of Stroll Walking Tours (Part 1) full be2b751b-48d2-4e20-bf1b-c1e19f3f3c88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53942c07 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 857 No Does COVID Mean Curtains for Local Theatres? w/ Matt Walsh of KW Little Theatre 5 5 Does COVID Mean Curtains for Local Theatres? w/ Matt Walsh of KW Little Theatre full be72b80d-8fa7-4d2f-ad74-eb133edd06f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79e52e45 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1419 KW Little Theatre has survived for more than 50 years in Waterloo, but can it survive a time of global pandemic? Matt Rappolt is joined by KWLT president Matt Walsh for a chat about the future of the theatre company during the Covid-19 pandemic. KW Little Theatre has survived for more than 50 years in Waterloo, but can it survive a time of global pandemic? Matt Rappolt is joined by KWLT president Matt Walsh for a chat about the future of the theatre company during the Covid-19 pandemic. No KW Libraries in Lockdown w/ Natalie Gibbons of Kitchener Public Library 4 4 KW Libraries in Lockdown w/ Natalie Gibbons of Kitchener Public Library full 3d08f43e-52ec-4f2e-b150-437f11c84f06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/627dd2fe Sat, 25 Jul 2020 11:48:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1391 Can libraries survive during a time of local lockdown? Matthew Rappolt interviews librarian Natalie Gibbons of KPL to find out how our local libraries are coping with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Can libraries survive during a time of local lockdown? Matthew Rappolt interviews librarian Natalie Gibbons of KPL to find out how our local libraries are coping with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. No Eating Vegan During a Pandemic w/ Justine Sparling of Plantiful KW 1 1 Eating Vegan During a Pandemic w/ Justine Sparling of Plantiful KW full 47142ba7-732c-4d8c-83bf-00fd762273c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a1ebd6e Can you still eat meat free during a global pandemic? Justine Sparling of the Plantiful KW instagram joins Matt Rappolt on Mayday 2020 to discuss how the pandemic is impacting vegetarian and vegan food options in Waterloo region. 

]]> Can you still eat meat free during a global pandemic? Justine Sparling of the Plantiful KW instagram joins Matt Rappolt on Mayday 2020 to discuss how the pandemic is impacting vegetarian and vegan food options in Waterloo region. 

]]> Fri, 01 May 2020 11:41:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1344 Can you still eat meat free during a global pandemic? Justine Sparling of the Plantiful KW instagram joins Matt Rappolt on Mayday 2020 to discuss how the pandemic is impacting vegetarian and vegan food options in Waterloo region. Can you still eat meat free during a global pandemic? Justine Sparling of the Plantiful KW instagram joins Matt Rappolt on Mayday 2020 to discuss how the pandemic is impacting vegetarian and vegan food options in Waterloo region. No Growing your garden with Shirley Gosselin of Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association (Part 2) 6 6 Growing your garden with Shirley Gosselin of Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association (Part 2) full 0a1abcbb-864c-44ca-9f56-ea425b0a766a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6d0bd52 Fri, 01 May 2020 11:00:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 1615 Aired as part of Mayday 2020, Allison Dyjach sits down with Shirley Gosselin, president of Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association and local gardening extraordinaire, to find how to grow both your plants and your love for gardening. Aired as part of Mayday 2020, Allison Dyjach sits down with Shirley Gosselin, president of Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association and local gardening extraordinaire, to find how to grow both your plants and your love for gardening. No Growing your garden with Shirley Gosselin of Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association (Part 1) 3 3 Growing your garden with Shirley Gosselin of Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association (Part 1) full 97460a52-8814-4ba6-8725-448092928c4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/17fc5b1b Fri, 01 May 2020 10:45:00 -0700 Midtown Radio Midtown Radio 900 Aired as part of Mayday 2020, Allison Dyjach sits down with Shirley Gosselin, president of Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association and local gardening extraordinaire, to find how to grow both your plants and your love for gardening. Aired as part of Mayday 2020, Allison Dyjach sits down with Shirley Gosselin, president of Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association and local gardening extraordinaire, to find how to grow both your plants and your love for gardening. No