The Coffee with Crainer Show

An Inside Look at Competitive Swimming with Kylie Masse

Episode #72 features Kylie Masse, a 4x Olympic Medalist, 2x World Champion, and University of Toronto alum. Listen in to find out how her career in competitive swimming first started, what the sport has taught her about life, and much more.

Leading Windsor’s Largest Labour Union with Dave Cassidy

Episode #71 features Dave Cassidy, president of Unifor Local 444, which represents 20,000 active and retired members in 31 workplaces across the community. Listen in to learn more about his role, his proudest moments with Unifor, and where the opportunities lie in skilled trades throughout Windsor-Essex.

Around the Track Talk with Canadian Olympian Brandon McBride

Episode #70 features Windsor's own, Brandon McBride. Brandon is a two-time Canadian Olympian and currently holds the national record for 800 metres. Growing up, Brandon attended W.F. Herman Secondary School, and then went on to study and compete at Mississippi State University. Tune in to hear more about his track and field career and what he's been up to since the Summer Olympics in 2021.

An Inside Look at a Career in Racing with Roman De Angelis

Episode #69 features professional GTD driver, Roman De Angelis! Born and raised in Windsor-Essex, Roman began his racing career at just 9 years old. Since then, he has had many championships under his belt, including first-place finishes at the Detroit Grand Prix, Petit Le Mans, IMSA GTD Sprint Cup, and much more. Listen to find out what life is like in the fast lane!

The Story Behind the World’s Largest Fishing Channel with BlacktipH

Episode #68 brings together two brothers from Windsor, ON, Jake and Josh Jorgensen to share the story behind their brand, BlacktipH. Founded in 2008, BlacktipH is the most subscribed online saltwater fishing show in the world with a fan base of more than 10 million. Listen to this episode to learn more about their entrepreneurial journey and what it's like catching the biggest fish in the sea!

How to Make It in the Music Industry with The Blue Stones

Episode #67 features the Canadian blues rock duo from Windsor, Ontario, The Blue Stones! Band members, Tarek Jafar, and Justin Tessier have been climbing the Canadian and U.S. Rock Charts since they released their debut LP Black Holes in 2018. Aspiring musicians and music lovers, listen in to learn how they made it in the music industry! Photo by: Jennifer McCord

 

 

From the Dish to the Studio: My Career in Baseball and Broadcasting with Joe Siddall

Episode #66 features Joe Siddall, a former professional baseball catcher for the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, and Detroit Tigers. Today, Joe is a Studio Analyst on Sportsnet's Blue Jay's Central television program. Listen to learn more about a career in MLB and broadcasting.

Continuing Conversations About Mental Health with Zachery Dereniowski

Episode #65 features Zachery Dereniowski (@mdmotivator), a Windsor-born mental health activist, motivational speaker, and founder of the Mental Health Movement (MHM). At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zachery began sharing mental health content on TikTok and other social media platforms and has since built an online community of over 3.8M! Listen to learn more and be inspired.

Transforming Communities, One Mural At a Time with Derkz

This episode features Windsor-based muralist, David Derkatz a.k.a. "Derkz." Derkz specializes in large exterior murals and has his work displayed in cities across the globe, including dozens of murals right here in Windsor-Essex. Notably, Derkz has completed murals for American YouTuber Jake Paul and rapper Vanilla Ice.

The Life of a Young Canadian Inventor with Alex Deans

Episode #63 features Alex Deans, a Canadian-British inventor known for his work developing iAid, a navigation device for those visually impaired. Alex is also Queen Elizabeth II’s Youth Leader for Canada and has recently founded Pickle, an artificial intelligence company helping expedite decision-making in clinical medicine. Listen to this interview to learn more about his very impressive career path!