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Hosts Tim Porter & Caitlin Dutt host a notable guest from Atlantic Canada each week to discuss their lives, insights, and trending news stories. In sum, we have interesting conversations with interesting people.
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This week, Tim and Caitlin chat with Dee Hernandez, a jazz vocalist based in Atlantic Canada, about her journey from defecting from Cuba at age 16 to now, and how that influenced her upcoming 2026 album.
This week, Tim and Caitlin talk with Chris Treadwell, academic director of East Coast Leadership Academy, about the academy's alternative approach to education, how his time as a principal and assistant deputy minister of education in the provincial government has informed his role at ECLA, and what the province needs to do to strengthen its education system.
Tim and Caitlin talk with two members of The Hello Crows (Quinn Bonnell and Mattie Comeau), a New Brunswick-based Indigenous band. We discuss the musicians' process, take a deep dive into some songs on their self-titled debut, and look at what's next.
This week, Tim and Caitlin chat with the owner and admin of the Canada.gov.ca Instagram account, John Batt. We discuss the story behind the Canadian meme and history account, school chairs, Maritime pickles, and his ongoing tour.
Tim and Caitlin chat with Erik Gingles, a man of many stories and lives. We learn about his decade in Japan, his new book, and his life of taking chances.
Gus Funnell, longtime Fredericton used book store owner, shares his stories of running a bookstore with Tim and Caitlin, from surprising news stories to unlikely patrons.
Naughty or nice? Tim and Caitlin call in a very special guest from the North Pole to talk about Fredericton and Canada’s past year in the final episode of 2025. 🎅
Adam Peabody, executive director of Downtown Fredericton Inc., sits down with Tim and Caitlin to talk about new stores that have opened downtown this year, future visions for King’s Place, and how local businesses are faring this year.
Tim and Caitlin chat with creative director of the Details Design, Tanya Duffy, about her new exhibition on graphic design in New Brunswick, the recent backlash to NB Liquor's AI ad, and the past, present, and future of the industry.
This week, Tim and Caitlin talk with NB SPCA executive director Lesley Rogers about what the NB SPCA is doing about rising animal cruelty rates and how their Happy Tails program is helping low-income families with rising pet costs.
Misty McLaughlin, executive director of Youth in Transition, discusses the hidden crisis of youth homelessness, how Youth In Transition helps to fill the gaps in the system, and what action governments need to take to prevent youth from ending up on the streets.
Did you know that 35% of New Brunswickers have a disability? Haley Flaro, executive director of AbilityNB, joins Tim and Caitlin to break down accessibility in New Brunswick, including what people don't understand about disability, upcoming minimum accessibility requirements, and AbilityNB's services.
Warren Maddox, executive director of the Fredericton Homeless Shelters, discusses how the Fredericton Shelters get people housed, bail reform, and how reducing homelessness starts with treating mental health.
Jamie Gillies, Chair of the Communications and Public Policy Program at St. Thomas University, discusses the future and past of the New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Party, Premier Susan Holt's first year, and former Premier Blaine Higgs' hold on the party.
Steven Clark, editor of the Fredericton Word, talks with Tim and Caitlin about Fredericton lore, identity, and its future, from the city's secret tunnels to the Centennial Building.
Daniel Allain discusses launching his bid for New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Party leadership, the legacy of the PC Party in New Brunswick, and how he plans to revitalize the party following its loss in 2024.Daniel is a former MLA for the New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Party.
Joel Miller talks about his new album What If, the surprising TV show that inspired him to pick up the saxophone, and the moment he almost gave up on music. Joel is an award-winning saxophonist and composer based in New Brunswick.
Maegen Black joins Tim and Caitlin to talk about the importance of fine craft in Canada, how it’s being shaped by technology and the economy, and the ongoing conversation around the difference between art and craft.Maegen is the former director of the Canadian Crafts Federation, associate dean at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, and co-chair of the ArtsLink NB board.
Bob Mersereau, author of The Top 100 Canadian Albums and The History of Canadian Rock 'n' Roll, joins us to talk about Anne Murray, the best of Canadian music, and his memorable encounters with iconic Canadian musicians throughout his journalism career. Bob is a longtime Canadian arts and culture reporter and author.
In this special episode, Tim and Caitlin weigh in on Saint John's red zones, ER wait times, and the upcoming Miramichi byelection. Join us in this special episode!
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