The Coffee with Crainer Show

This episode features Andrew Tepperman, president of Tepperman’s. Listen to find out how this Windsor furniture company started in 1925, what their sustainability plan is all about, and where they are headed after 2025.

Episode #81 features Dan Crosby, a local entrepreneur who founded Canadian Protein, Coachwood Capital, and recently purchased Fox Glen Golf Club, now known as Coachwood Golf. Listen to learn more about Dan’s journey as an entrepreneur & advice for the future.

Episode #80 features Dartis Willis, president, CEO, and owner of Windsor Express. Listen to find out how Dartis brought this National Basketball League of Canada team to the community in 2012 and learn more about a career in sports management.

Episode #79 features Amherstburg's own, James Heugh. James is a professional acro athlete and member of Positive Impact Movement, an acrobatic group recently featured on Ellen, America's Got Talent, and many other international competitions. Listen to learn more about how James' unique career path started and what brought him to the entertainment stage.

Episode 78 features the new Executive Director of the Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex County (MCC), Fred Francis! In this interview, Fred shares an inside look at his new role, how the MCC provides support to cultures throughout Windsor-Essex, and his exciting plans for the organization.

Episode #77 features Jeff Burrows, Windsor-born drummer for The Tea Party, philanthropist, and community leader. This interview shares how he started in music, why he chooses to give back through MANY charity events, and more.

Episode #76 features The Honourable Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development in Ontario. Minister McNaughton reflects on his past four years heading into the provincial election and shares the opportunities that lie ahead for Windsor-Essex as we receive a new $5B electric vehicle plant. 

Episode #75 features Windsor's Datsunn, a multidisciplinary artist and beat producer. Datsunn uses a sampler and other instruments to create lo-fi hip-hop beats and songs. You can often find him performing live sets on Twitch and YouTube to thousands of people. Find out how Datsunn started producing, built his brand, and where he sees the electronic music scene heading in the next 5-10 years.

Episode #74 features Toni Ronayne, Managing Director of Little Caesars Pizza Canada and former Vice-President at Freshii. On top of this, Toni has held several other senior leadership positions with leading brands in Canada and across the globe. Tune in as Toni shares her strategies for brand growth in both retail and food industries.

Episode #73 features "The Voice of the Toronto Maples Leafs", Joe Bowen. Joe started his career with the Leafs in '82, and since then, has broadcasted over 3,000+ games. Tune in to learn more about how his career in sports commentating started, some of the most memorable games he has covered, and more.