36 episodes

This is my view of Canada.
Several years ago, I began writing essays based on the Canadian facts and people described on a t-shirt that I had! I’ve taken these essays, added some historical facts and new discoveries and now present them as I am known to do by friends and family - as a tangent-laden, fireside chat story.

Please enjoy!

Canada, As I See It Fireside Chat Club Of Canada

    • Society & Culture

This is my view of Canada.
Several years ago, I began writing essays based on the Canadian facts and people described on a t-shirt that I had! I’ve taken these essays, added some historical facts and new discoveries and now present them as I am known to do by friends and family - as a tangent-laden, fireside chat story.

Please enjoy!

    #35 - Totem poles and land acknowledgement

    #35 - Totem poles and land acknowledgement

    This week is a little different.Usually, my main subject makes up the bulk of the podcast, but for this episode, my tangent becomes the body. Both are equally important – both are there to educate and both are there to tell stories.
     
    I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
     
    Don't forget - tell someone about the podcast, and let them know to contact me at the address below.Let me know their name in an email to me, and if they contact me, I will mention both of you in a future podcast.
    If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast,send me a recording of you saying,“This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of Canada”.
     
    Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca

    • 12 min
    #34 - Donald Sutherland

    #34 - Donald Sutherland

    Tonight, I take a look at the life of Donald Sutherland, who passed away today, June 20, 2024.
     
    I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
     
    Don't forget - tell someone about the podcast, and let them know to contact me at the address below.Let me know their name in an email to me, and if they contact me, I will mention both of you in a future podcast.
    If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast,send me a recording of you saying,“This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of Canada”.
     
    Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca

    • 5 min
    #33 - Milk in bags

    #33 - Milk in bags

    Looking at Milk in bags today.
    I didn't put it there – that's just how we purchase our consumable moo juice up here in Canada.
    This is taken from an essay that I wrote about, back in August of 2020.
     
    Spoiler alert:
    we got our strawberries!
     
    I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
     
    Don't forget - tell someone about the podcast, and let them know to contact me at the address below.Let me know their name in an email to me, and if they contact me, I will mention both of you in a future podcast.
    If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast,send me a recording of you saying,“This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of Canada”.
     
    Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca

    • 11 min
    #32 - Michael J. Fox

    #32 - Michael J. Fox

    Today, I go back to the roots of what inspired me to do these podcasts.
    I'm taking a look at one of the people on my “Canada facts t-shirt”.
    Today also happens to be this person's birthday!
    Join me as I delve into the life of Michael J. Fox
     
    I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
     
    Don't forget - tell someone about the podcast, and let them know to contact me at the address below.Let me know their name in an email to me, and if they contact me, I will mention both of you in a future podcast.
    If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast,send me a recording of you saying,“This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of Canada”.
     
    Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca

    • 11 min
    #31 - Tangential Meditation

    #31 - Tangential Meditation

    It is no secret that I speak, travelling from one tangent to another.
    I will often lose track of my own thoughts, because I've caught myself on a tangent. It's like going into a room, and forgetting why you are there. Welcome to my mind! Interestingly though, it doesn't really frustrate me – I just ride it like a wave – and this week, I ended up on a great memory.This week, I begin talking about a World War I battle and strategies, go through a remembrance, a haircut, a movie and end up thinking about bedtime stories.
     
    This week, I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
     
    Don't forget - tell someone about the podcast, and let them know to contact me at the address below.Let me know their name in an email to me, and if they contact me, I will mention both of you in a future podcast.
    If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast,send me a recording of you saying,“This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of Canada”.
     
    Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca
     

    • 15 min
    #30 - Tim Hortons

    #30 - Tim Hortons

    This week, it's Tim Hortons.
    It can mean several things, depending on where you are in time and space.
     
    Also, something to check out this week, if you're looking for something to do.
     
    And, if you have a topic idea, or a question you would like to ask me. I encourage you to send them to me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
     
    Don't forget - tell someone about the podcast, and let them know to contact me at the address below.Let me know their name in an email to me, and if they contact me, I will mention both of you in a future podcast.
    If YOU want to be a part of MY podcast,send me a recording of you saying,“This podcast is produced by the Fireside Chat Club of Canada”.
     
    Send it via Facebook Messenger, or by email to: AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca#timhortons #cochrane #accessability #trivia #canada

    • 17 min

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