The Full Monty

18/11/2025

Such an important episode.

Everything Diabetes.

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23/10/2025

Federal MP Andrew Lawton sits down with Tony Bendel on The Full Monty for one of the most powerful interviews yet.
💬 Andrew opens up about politics, policy, and his personal battle with mental illness—including a su***de attempt that nearly took his life.
🎧 Raw. Honest. Inspiring.
👉 Watch now and hear the story that’s sparking real conversations.

The Full Monty Video Podcast: From Tragedy to Triumph – Andrew Lawton’s JourneyThis gripping episode opens with a somber reflection on the tragic assassinati...

23/10/2025

📞 Catching Up with Mayor Joe Preston It’s been a year since Mayor Joe Preston joined us in the studio, so we picked up the phone for a catch-up on The Full Monty Podcast. From city updates to what’s ahead for St. Thomas, Joe shares his insights with the same openness and clarity we’ve come to appreciate.

🗣️ “We’ve made real progress, but there’s still plenty of work ahead — and I’m excited for what’s next,” says Mayor Preston, reflecting on the past year and the road ahead.

🎙️ Tune in for a candid chat about growth, challenges, and the pulse of our city — straight from the mayor himself.

📞 Catching Up with Mayor Joe Preston It’s been a year since Mayor Joe Preston joined us in the studio, so we picked up the phone for a catch-up on The Full ...

19/10/2025

This coming Tuesday afternoon we will be having St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston joining us. We have not had the Mayor on since last year and we are honored to have him give us an update on what's been happening since his last visit. Leave me a comment or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions that you would like me to ask the Mayor. Please keep in mind, questions must be civil and any nasty emails or comments will not be tolerated and will be deleted. So if you have anything for his Worship, please comment or email.

11/10/2025

NEW EPISODE:

✈️ Flying High Over Elgin County

Ever wanted to fly or own your own plane? In this episode of The Full Monty, Tony Bendel visits Maple Wings Flight Centre at the historic St. Thomas Airport—training pilots since 1939. Maple Wings Operations Manager Dave Hertner shares how their school attracts students from around the world. Plus, take to the skies with us on a stunning flight over Port Stanley, Port Bruce, and the lakeshore. The views? Unbelievable. The history? Rich. The passion for aviation? Absolutely contagious.

✈️ Wings Over Elgin: The Legacy of Flight at St. Thomas AirportEver dreamed of soaring through the skies or owning your own plane? In this high-flying episod...

02/10/2025

Maple Wings flight Centre will be in the studio today as we tape our next upcoming segment. Dave Hertner, Operations Manager at Maple Wings Flight Centre will be joining me as we learn all about the flight school, it's history and what it takes for you to get your pilots license. Ever thought about learning to fly? Then you wont want to miss this one.

02/10/2025

Want to give a huge shout out to Steve Robson at the Peter Robson Studio in Sparta for his fantastic work in putting together our emergency services of Elgin County patch display.
Steve added this week, two final patches to the display. A Corrections Services patch and a very special patch from OPC the Ontario Police College in Aylmer.
We absolutely love his work and highly recommend the Peter Robson Studio in Sparta for any frame work or mounting you may need.
Thank you Steve for all you have done for the show.

29/09/2025

Tonight we are doing some taping at the Caso Station with the St. Thomas Police Pipes and Drums Band for an upcoming podcast with them. What an amazing group they are.

23/09/2025

Welcome back to the studio—today we’re revisiting a powerful conversation from 10 months ago with someone who’s left a lasting mark on our community: former MPP Jeff Yurek. Whether you know him from his years representing London–Middlesex–Elgin or from his work at Yurek’s Pharmacy, Jeff’s dedication to the people of this region is undeniable.

This replay reminds us why Jeff continues to be such a respected and admired figure. His passion for service, his love for the community, and his vision for a better future shine through in every word. I was honored to sit down with him, and I’m thrilled to share this conversation again for those who missed it—or just want to be inspired all over again.

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Let’s dive into Part 1 of my interview with Jeff Yurek.

"Welcome to this exciting episode of 'The Full Monty,' where we bring you the stories and insights from fascinating individuals in our community. Today, we a...

18/09/2025

The Full Monty is hitting the road. Setting up some future podcast tapings at various locations around the county.

Here are a few things we have going...

Taping coming up with the flight school at the St. Thomas Airport. We are going to take a flight around Elgin County, learn all about what it takes to get your pilots license and we can't wait to bring this episode to you. Then we are currently booking a day with the Aylmer Police Service to do a ride along to show what small town Policing looks like and how it is changing.
Thank you to
Chief Johnstone for working with me to set it up.

Then looking at a show taping, hopefully at the Joe with the coach and some players from the St Thomas Stars. Looks like this year is almost a brand new team with so many new players. We will talk to the coach about having pretty much a new team and what is in their plans this season.

Working on a taping at the Aylmer Fire Hall on John St South with the Fire Chief there to kick off Fire Prevention week. Also working on a taping with the Fire Chief from Malahide Fire to see what they have going on.

Thank you so much for watching, following and subscribing to my you tube channel. It really does mean a lot.

14/09/2025

🎧 Big News! You can now catch all episodes of The Full Monty Video Podcast on Spotify!

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Podcast · Tony · 🎙️ The Full Monty with Tony Bendel is not your average podcast—it's a bold, unfiltered dive into the heart of St. Thomas, Ontario. Produced by Bendel Productions, this video podcast delivers The Naked Truth through candid conversations with a wide range of guests: first res...

14/09/2025

New Episode: Andrew Lawton on The Full Monty

We kick things off with a powerful conversation about the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, then dive into Andrew Lawton’s incredible journey—from growing up in London, Ontario, to surviving a brutal mental health battle, to becoming a radio host, podcaster, and now our Federal MP for Elgin–St. Thomas–London South. Raw, honest, and inspiring—don’t miss this one.

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The Full Monty Video Podcast: From Tragedy to Triumph – Andrew Lawton’s JourneyThis gripping episode opens with a somber reflection on the tragic assassinati...