Airdrie Inside

Chris Glass
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Airdrie Inside, with host and long time Airdrie resident, Chris Glass | Bringing light to our homegrown and hardworking heroes. 

  1. 3D AGO

    Tong Wang: Windwood Music Festival

    She has performed at the Lincoln Center and toured the world, but Tong Wang’s most important stage is a cul-de-sac in Airdrie. As a concert pianist, educator, and co-founder of the Windwood Music Festival, Tong is on a mission to replace the scarcity of elite art with an overflow of community belonging. This is a story about the power of the big open sky, the science of "cute" music, and why world-class chamber music belongs to everyone. Support the show

    23 min

  2. MAR 5

    Mo Shaukat: Boots on the Ground

    "We are training people to survive the job physically, but we aren't training them to survive it mentally." Mo Shaukat has seen the worst of humanity as a hostage negotiator and correctional officer at the Edmonton Institution, a maximum security federal institution. He knows that for first responders, silence isn't strength—it's a death sentence. This is the story of how Mo brought Boots on the Ground to Alberta to ensure that when a hero hits a breaking point, there is a brother or sister on the other end of the line who actually "gets it." Chapters:  00:00 - The Weight of the Uniform: Active Military & First Responders  01:50 - From Pakistan to the "Murder Capital" of Canada  04:05 - "I’m Just Looking for a Job": The Accidental Firefighter  06:53 - Life Inside the Max: The Reality of Edmonton Maximum Security  10:44 - The Toll of the Job: Blood, Gore, and the People the System Breaks  14:16 - The Art of Crisis Negotiation: Listening to Understand, Not to Respond  19:53 - Who Rescues the Rescuer? The Birth of Boots on the Ground Alberta  22:56 - The 2016 Hostage Incident: A Personal Lesson in Peer Support  28:50 - Why Anonymity is the Key to Unlocking the Door  31:34 - How to Get Help: 24/7 Anonymous Support for Heroes  33:05 - The Future: Funding Psychological Visits and Service Dogs Call to Action: If you are a first responder or military member in need of support, call the 24/7 anonymous helpline: 1-866-724-2684. Support the mission and donate at: https://botgalberta.com/ Support the show

    35 min

  3. FEB 26

    Mandi Fusaro: Building Airdrie's Soul

    The "Champion of the Arts" award isn't for the person who writes the biggest cheque. It's for the person who gives the most of themselves. For Mandi Fusaro—actor, director, playwright, and teacher—that has meant spending nearly a decade in the trenches, building the invisible infrastructure of Airdrie's soul. This is a story about the power of showing up, the ROI of belonging, and why local theatre is one of the most powerful tools for building a resilient community. Support the show

    18 min

  4. FEB 19

    Kristen Shima: City Builder

    Most politicians learn how cities work after they're elected. Kristen Shima spent a decade building them from the inside. With a Master's degree in sustainable community development and a resume that includes securing over $225M in investment, Airdrie's newest Councillor isn't just here to govern—she's here to architect. This is a masterclass in "wicked messy problems," the economic power of culture, and why the future of any city lies in its "people power." Support the show

    32 min

  5. FEB 13

    David Barchard: Micro Acres

    Most people think farming requires hundreds of acres and massive tractors. David Barchard proves you can feed a community with just a few hundred square feet and a lot of heart. After 15 years in the restaurant industry witnessing a broken supply chain, David and his wife Kirstin founded Micro Acres to bring food security back home. This is a story about pivoting when revenue drops 90% overnight, the "One Green Away" philosophy that drives their philanthropy, and why true abundance means teaching others to grow their own food. Support the show

    36 min

  6. FEB 5

    Corbie Dorner: Airdrie's Piano Man

    Most musicians think they have to choose: the stability of a "real job" or the freedom of the stage. Corbie Dorner chose both. As a beloved band teacher at Bert Church High School and a dueling pianist at Aussie Rules, Corbie lives at the intersection of education and entertainment. This is a story about the grind of the gig, the resilience required to teach music in a parking lot during COVID, and the one message every young artist needs to hear: "You are enough." Support the show

    27 min

  7. JAN 30

    Chad Stewart: City Councillor

    Most politicians follow a standard path: Law school, business, public office. Chad Stewart took the scenic route. From a 26-year career on a manufacturing floor to becoming a firefighter in his 30s, and now pitching horror novels to Hollywood producers—Chad is proof that you don't need a traditional background to be a leader. You just need the courage to "do stuff." Support the show

    34 min

  8. JAN 23

    Flaysher: One More Light

    You can travel the world looking for your sound, but sometimes you have to come home to find it. Brad and Ryan Fleischer (Flaysher) grew up on 90s rock and construction sites. They went to Toronto to chase the music dream, only to realize their true voice was waiting for them back in Alberta, in the cab of a truck. This is a story about brotherhood, the specific power of country music, and how two musicians turned a personal tragedy into "One More Light"—a movement saving lives in Airdrie. Support the show

    22 min
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Airdrie Inside, with host and long time Airdrie resident, Chris Glass | Bringing light to our homegrown and hardworking heroes. 

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  • Creator
    Chris Glass
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Airdrie Inside
  • Show Website
    Airdrie Inside