The Peanut Gallery Podcast

15/05/2024

We had the opportunity to sit down with Miles and Jessica to discuss Planet Youth. If you haven't heard of Planet Youth and the impact the organization is having on reducing and stopping substance use in communities - it is well worth looking into.

Planet Youth is an upstream prevention approach focusing on changing the environment by reducing the known risk factors and strengthening the known protective factors. This upstream prevention approach reduces or stops substance use problems before they arise. Planet Youth focuses on implementing local data-driven solutions that work to improve the health and well-being of youth that goes far beyond simply reducing substance use.

Learn more at: https://www.swpublichealth.ca/en/community-health/community-substance-use-prevention.aspx

We had the opportunity to sit down with Miles and Jessica to discuss Planet Youth. If you haven't heard of Planet Youth and the impact the organization is ha...

08/05/2024

We had a great chat with our friend and fellow MAC board member Ingrid VandenBorre about finding a healthy family balance with kids in competitive sports and how sports can impact building a healthy unified community.

We chat with our friend and fellow MAC board member Ingrid VandenBorre about finding a healthy family balance with kids in competitive sports and how sports ...

09/04/2024

Lots of exciting updates coming in the next few weeks for this project! For today - Patrick and Albert take some time and discuss some of the misconceptions and FAQ's that we hear in the community about the project...and our tech guy Trevor decides its time to start posting some of the antics we pull during recording to make his life difficult :)

Lots of updates coming for the MAC project in the near future! Before that...Patrick and Albert take some time to answer some frequently asked questions abou...

19/03/2024

We sit down with our resident basketball superstar and board member to talk about sports, life and the impact that coaches can play in our life.

13/03/2024

We launch this season with an interview with our friend Paul Leeking. We discuss life, sports and why we continue to vision for and work towards a year round sports and recreation facility here in our region!

As we do these interviews we hope to inspire some reflection on the value of offering kids and adults the opportunity for accessible and affordable options for sports and recreation.

What worth do facilities like a public pool or an arena (even at a financial loss) have when we consider the mental, physical and relational health benefits for a community? What would the health of our region look like in 10 years if we would invest in a space like the Malahide Athletic Centre and give people a chance to connect...to play...in a place that is accessible and affordable for all?

We know there are a lot of strong opinions on this but maybe a way to build a better future is to find ways and spaces that bring us together - places to unite and build stronger relationships for a stronger community.

Does it matter if a community can offer kids and adults a space to play year round? Sports have had a big impact in our lives and we believe they matter for ...

07/03/2024

It's been way too long but we are back and recording new podcasts...can't wait to share them with you!!

We are back and we are recording new interviews! If you've forgotten - this podcast is about sharing people's stories and getting to know our community bette...

11/02/2023

Almost two years ago we got to spend some time with Brent and Suzanna to talk about their lives and her battle with cancer. The hope was that we would one day be able to do a follow up and chat about how she won the battle, but sadly on February 10 she lost her battle with cancer. She bravely fought and her faith never wavered...our thoughts and prayers are with Brent and the family as they mourn and also with the many other friends we have facing a similar fight!

04/05/2022

We will be taking a break from filming podcasts to focus our efforts on a new community project we are working with. The Malahide Athletic Centre aims to make sports and recreational activities accessible to everyone in our community year round. To learn more about this exciting project check out our page and keep an eye out for a lot more details to be released shortly.

A year-round space for family and friends to enjoy sports and recreation together.

19/04/2022

We sit down with Paul Cowley in our latest podcast. Paul has been instrumental in developing the Emergency Shelter in Aylmer and his passion and drive to serve his community are an inspiration to us all - he truly is a hometown hero.

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Today we sat down with Paul Cowley. Paul has been very instrumental in developing the emergency shelter here in Aylmer. The shelter serves throughout the win...

05/04/2022

This week, as we continue with our series about “Hometown Hero’s”, we sat down with our special guest Ali Neville. Ali shared with us her family’s history of community involvement from the beginnings of the Aylmer Food Bank (Corner Cupboard) to Christmas Care for teens. Not only did we learn a lot about some incredible people in our community, but we had a great time doing it!

This week, as we continue with our series about “Hometown Hero’s”, we sat down with our special guest Ali Neville. Ali shared with us her family’s history o...

22/03/2022

More than just an amazing moustache...Justin Benner is a member of the Kinsmen Club of Aylmer and came to talk with us about the amazing work they do in our community.

Whether its parades, parks, fireworks or fundraising efforts - there is so much done by volunteers and we all receive the benefit of their work. If you aren't giving back to your community, please consider stepping up and joining one of the many amazing organizations and help make our community even greater!

To learn more about the Kinsmen visit: https://www.aylmerkinsmen.ca/

Today we had the opportunity to sit down with Aylmer Kinsmen member Justin Benner and talk about the many amazing things that this group of volunteers does i...

21/03/2022

Behind the scenes in any great community are volunteers and organizations putting in the time and effort to make things happen. These heroes donate time, expertise and energy all in the name of serving their community.

Over the next month we want to highlight a few of these amazing groups and we are kicking it off tomorrow with an interview with Justin Benner to talk about the Kinsmen Club of Aylmer.

01/03/2022

We are grateful to again sit down with Karen Vecchio, Karen is a good friend to the gallery and is our current MP here in Elgin-Middlesex-London. We discussed the recent events in politics and her life in leadership. Karen has the opportunity to be an inspiration to the many gifted females in our region and country and she offers some great advice to others dreaming of and working towards positions of leadership.

Thanks for your service Karen and keep up the good work!

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We are grateful to again sit down with Karen Vecchio. Karen is a good friend to the gallery and is our current MP here in Elgin-Middlesex-London. We discusse...

24/02/2022

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We've got a NEW website AND merch! Come check us out at https://tpgpodcast.com and help us take hate out of the conversation!

22/02/2022

We had the opportunity to sit down with our friend Afeez Ajibowu to discuss his journey from Africa, to England and finally Canada. Now calling London Ontario home, Afeez shared his insights on different cultures, his experience with racism, and how he chooses to live life through a lens of hope.

We had the opportunity once again to sit down with former liberal party candidate Afeez Ajibowu to discuss his journey from Africa, to England and finally Ca...

15/02/2022

We had the opportunity to sit down with Jason Dykstra to discuss ways to approach conflict in relationships. The reality is that even when we want to reconcile, we often struggle to know how. Jason has worked in conflict mediation for the past 10 years and offers some great insights. To learn more about his work or connect with him go to www.jasondyk.com

We had the opportunity to sit down with Jason Dykstra to discuss ways to approach conflict in relationships. The reality is that even when we want to reconci...

09/02/2022

For better or worse, through sickness and health, for richer or poorer…till death do us part.

Sometimes the most challenging relationships are the ones in our own homes…the ones we choose. No one gets married expecting the worst…when marriage goes well, it is a source of joy and hope but when it doesn’t…the pain is deep and profound. Many of us have experienced or had loved ones go through the pain of divorce and relationship breakdown.

As we talk about taking hate out of the conversation, we had the opportunity to sit down with Dave and Marianne Miller to hear their story of marriage, brokenness and the work they did to reconcile when it looked like their relationship would certainly be over. To those listening...if you are struggling, you aren’t alone! Maybe just give it one more try…put in the work and maybe that’ll be the one that gets you to the other side. It's not easy work...but well worth the effort!

For better or worse, through sickness and health, for richer or poorer…till death do us part. Sometimes the most challenging relationships are the ones in ou...

02/02/2022

In an ideal situation, families get along without rift or division…but in real life, we can easily be divided by the way we understand things. Sexuality is one of those topics that easily divides us. Whether it’s because of religious beliefs or personal viewpoints, we often struggle to fully agree with each other or see things the same way. When that happens, especially in churches or in families, it can result in deep turmoil and struggle.

The solution may never be that people see everything the same way…but when we take the time to listen and hear each other…maybe then we can begin to move away from hatred and toward love. Maybe our view on sexuality doesn’t need to define how we treat each other…maybe we can respect and care for each other as humans, despite our different viewpoints or beliefs.

The easy thing is to choose hatred…to love and care for people when you disagree with them takes hard work and intentional effort, but it is work that is well worth the effort.

Thanks Harrison Oakes for taking the time to share with us your story and the best of luck as you continue pursuing your dreams!

In an ideal situation, families get along without rift or division…but in real life, we can easily be divided by the way we understand things. Sexuality is o...