Talking with the School of Transportation

<p>A podcast helping students better understand complex automotive theory.</p>

Ontario Skills 2025 ft. Robert Nakishima, Craig Stevenson, Aaron Schoenmaker and David Weatherhead

In this episode Harnek travels to the Toronto Congress Center to live podcast from the Centennial College booth! Tune in for some fascinating interviews with students, competitors, faculty and even the President of Centennial College, Craig Stevenson! As always, every year we talk to Aaron Schoenmaker about the Centennial booth and to complete the episode we interview David Weatherhead, Associate Dean at the School of Transportation. Thanks for listening! If you have any content or disc...

09-14
56:46

The Motorcycle Mojo... ft. Alex Grupp

In this episode Harnek and Ian get the privilege of chatting with the one and only Alex Grupp. Alex is the coordinator for the Motorcycle and Power sports department at Centennial College. We learn about the different programs in the department and have a fun discussion about technology in the trade. Be sure to listen until the end to hear some fantastic answers to the famous final questions! If you enjoy the podcast or just feel like giving us a 5 star review... It would mean the world to u...

11-15
49:28

Digital Volt Ohm Meters(DVOM) Ft. Nalepka and Gullison

In this episode we have returning guests Garrett Nalepka and Justin Gullison back to discuss an important tool that some students can find challenging the DVOM or Digital Volt Ohm Meter. Garrett and Justin both teach the AUTO 106 course that the DVOM is an integral part of. If you enjoy the podcast or just feel like giving us a 5 star review... It would mean the world to us! If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

11-11
55:24

A Simple Planetary Gear Set... Let's make an OER!

In this episode Harnek and Ian discuss a simple planetary gear set and review some basic gear theory. This episode of the Talking with SOT podcast will be licensed in a special way! Using a Creative Commons license this podcast is open source to be used in any way for students to help understand a simple planetary gear set across the globe! For more information on Open Educational Resources contact icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. If you enjoy the podcast or just feel like giving us a 5...

10-07
20:24

A Master Cylinder Discussion ft. Jason D'amico

In this episode we have the notorious Jason D'Amico back to chat about master cylinders and the start of the brake system. D'Amico is going on a run to be the most frequent guest! If you enjoy the podcast or just feel like giving us a 5 star review... It would mean the world to us! If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

10-02
44:58

Ontario Skills... ft. Bill Couchie, Ian Howcroft, Chudy, Zaf & Mark V and Aaron Schoenmaker

In this episode Harnek and Ian travel to the Toronto Congress Center and live podcast from the Centennial College booth! Tune in for some fascinating interviews with Bill Couchie, First Nations, Métis, & Inuit (FNMI) Initiatives Program Facilitator... Ian Howcroft, CEO of Skills Ontario... Daniel Chudy is back to discuss his experience of Ontario Skills as a competitor and as a Judge/Chair of the Automotive Painting Section... Zafir and Mark V some current students tell us about experienc...

09-28
39:29

A chat with some level 2 day release apprenticeship students!

In this episode Harnek and Ian have some of the Level 2 students on for a conversation about the day release program. Micheal Tremblay and Josh Martin discuss the ups and downs of the trade and getting up early for those morning classes. If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

05-09
53:27

A/C fundamentals. Ft. Justin Gullison and Alister Lopes.

In this episode we have the talented Alister Lopes and the one and only Justin "Gully" Gullison to chat about A/C how a vehicle is cooled. Harnek and Ian start with a recap of the 2024 Centennial College SOT skills competition and what it is like to be a part of. If you enjoy the podcast or just feel like giving us a 5 star review... It would mean the world to us! If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

04-08
01:03:10

Annnnd... they're done. ft. Matthew Demong and Joey Fares

A couple exceptional level 3 students from the Block Apprenticeship program discuss the ups and downs of trade school. Join Ian, Harnek, Matthew Demong and Joey Fares on a fun conversation about school, the shop, passing block level 3, Electude and the C of Q prep course! Be sure to check out Vulcan Motor Works (@vulcanmotorworks) on all social media platforms. If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

04-05
01:03:42

Season 2! A chat about protection... circuit protection.

In the season 2 premier episode Ian and Harnek sit down and chat about circuit protection. In an electrical world, how do we stay safe? Listen in for a fun chat about how fuses, fusible links, circuit breakers and monitored circuits work. Intro and Outro music provided by Timster. If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave review! Cheers folks! If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

03-20
48:52

310B... some numbers and letters. A chat with the Body Shop ft. Kennelly and Chudy

Harnek and Ian are joined by the fantastical Jesse Kennelly and the impressive Daniel Chudy for a conversation about the Body Shop department. From the different courses that the Body Shop teaches to safety and the art of painting, the conversation gives you a basic understanding of the 310B and associated licences. This will not be the last time we have these 2 characters on the podcast as the knowledge they can share is incredible. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask the professors some ...

01-21
43:56

A trip to TARGA... ft. Alan McClelland and Garrett Nalepka

Harnek and Ian have the stately Alan McClelland and the renowned Garrett Nalepka back on to discuss the TARGA race and how the Centennial College School of Transportation supports the team. Students are chosen to join the pit crew to ensure the team makes it through all the runs. Housekeeping is in order at the end of the episode as Garrett has some advice for our students... and you will never guess his favourite movie!! If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@ce...

12-11
38:02

Service Information ft. Lopes

Harnek and Ian have the incredibe Alister Lopes on for the second time to discuss service information. What is service information?? Well listen in for some advice on navigating it as well as bettering yourself in your automotive career. If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

11-22
49:14

Getting to know Alan McClelland... the Dean of the School of Transportation

In the first episode of the Getting to Know series Harnek and Ian have an excellent conversation with the Dean of the School of Transportation at Centennial College Alan McClelland. We learn about how to succeed as a student at Centennial, are encouraged to try new things and learn some tidbits of what makes Alan the person he is! If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

11-13
29:14

Suspension Types and Components ft. Lirette and D'Amico

Harnek and Ian are joined by the marvellous Jason D'Amico and the one and only Robert Lirette for a conversation about suspension types and components. From MacPherson or Jay's favourite "multi-link to a Ford Twin "I" Beam the fellas bring some basic knowledge in an easy to understand way. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask the professors some fun questions that give you more insight on who they really are! If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcol...

11-08
43:38

The students speak!! ft. Madison Wardle and Jakob Lee

Harnek and Ian are joined by a couple of Level 2 Block apprenticeship students Madison Wardle and Jakob Lee. They discuss what it is like being an apprentice, how to brand yourself as an apprentice and what are some of the more challenging subjects or components to learn. If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

10-20
52:22

A chat about relays ft. Greene and Lirette

Harnek and Ian are joined by the wonderful Robert Lirette and the powerful Mary Greene as they chat about how relays function in an automotive setting. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors some fun questions that give you more insight on who they really are! If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

09-30
41:09

Clutch Components and Friction ft. D'Amico and Lopes

Harnek and Ian are joined by the one and only Jason D'Amico and the powertrains guru Alister Lopes for a conversation about clutch components and how friction plays such an important role. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors some fun questions that give you more insight on who they really are! If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

09-18
37:04

A chat about magnetism ft. Peart and Nalepka

Harnek and Ian are joined by the notorious Garrett Nalepka and the beloved Collin Peart for a conversation about magnetism. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors some fun questions that give you more insight on who they really are! If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.ca. Cheers folks!

08-26
37:55

And it begins... Talkin' with S.O.T introduction

Ian and Harnek sit down and chat about what the Talking with the School of Transportation podcast hopes to become. In the conversation you will hear about what we want to continue learning about, what topics or content we hope to bring to you, and a fun conversation about the diagnostic process when finding faults and repairing vehicles. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave review! If you have any content or discussion topics contact us at icampbell@centennialcollege.c...

08-20
24:00

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