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Canada, As I See It

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!

  1. #78 - James Doohan

    6D AGO

    #78 - James Doohan

    James Doohan - An army vet, a pilot, a linguist and everyone’s favourite Scottish Engineer.

    21 min
  2. #77 - William Shatner

    APR 13

    #77 - William Shatner

    A chance encounter.And here I am – ready to talk about perhaps one of the first Canadian Actors I ever knew of.Come, listen with me, as I explore the life of William Shatner.   Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca   Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode.   If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?   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!”   Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because: William Shatner https://williamshatner.com/   Star Trekhttps://www.startrek.com/en-ca Shatner in Henry V https://www.shatnerweb.com/2017/07/17/henry-v-06181956/ William Shatner – The Twilight Zone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmare_at_20,000_Feet   TJ Hooker https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083486/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1   Better Late Than Never https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5020352/   Bilbo Baggins – Leonard Nimoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuQbus0xfhk   Rocket Man – William Shatner https://youtu.be/Co2ZVdVM26E?si=-Vt0XVAhLm53BSB_   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

    21 min
  3. #76 - The Band

    APR 6

    #76 - The Band

    This week I'm going to talk a little about not just ANY band...THE BAND. From being the back-up to one of Canada's most famous American singers, to sharing the stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of fame with some of the most well-known musicians.   Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca   Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode.   If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?   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!”   Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because: The Bandhttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/band-the   Ronnie Hawkins http://www.ronniehawkins.com/index.html   Bob Dylan https://www.bobdylan.com/   Rock and Roll Hall of Fame https://rockhall.com/   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
  4. #75 - Second Annual Mixed Bag

    MAR 30

    #75 - Second Annual Mixed Bag

    Remember when I did this last year?Had a show of random facts? Neither did I – I had to look it up. That's why I make copious notes. Well, I remembered that I did it..my memory isn't THAT bad. Thanks for joining me on this week's podcast. Be sure to tell everyone about the podcast. There are only two places in the world where it hasn't been heard, and one of them is full of penguins...and I'm not sure what their internet is like down there. Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode. If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about? 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!” Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because:Today in Canadian Historyhttps://todayincanadianhistory.com   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
  5. #74 - Baseball

    MAR 23

    #74 - Baseball

    It's spring!Baseball spring-training is done, and it is now time to get to the the real deal!Join me as I look at Canada's teams, and a little bit of history of the game.   Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca   Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode.   If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?   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!”   Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because: Montréal Exposhttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/montreal-expos   Toronto Blue Jays https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/ (if you run behind a VPN, this link will not work)Check out this link instead:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays Canadian Baseball Historyhttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/canadians-in-baseball-the-lost-tribe-feature   Jamie Campbell https://www.instagram.com/snetcampbell/?hl=en   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Campbell_(sportscaster)   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

    18 min
  6. #73 - Canadian Prime Ministers

    MAR 16

    #73 - Canadian Prime Ministers

    Canadian Prime Ministers.   We have a new one.Find out about the history of Canada's highest political office.   I'm answering several questions that must be burning a hole in your mind.   Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode.   If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?   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!”   Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because: Who is the Prime Minister https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Canada   The swearing in of Mark Carney as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada https://youtu.be/TvBzIBcXQ3Q?si=THG43DDc0-zijfym   Is it illegal to write on Canadian currency?https://www.torontodefencelawyers.com/crime-write-money/#:~:text=It%20is%20not%20illegal%20to,of%20famous%20actor%20Leonard%20Nimoy   The best haircut of 1870 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Tupper#/media/File:CharlesTupper1870.jpg   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
  7. #72 - Misinformation, Attacks and Re-birth

    MAR 9

    #72 - Misinformation, Attacks and Re-birth

    I'm tired.   There was a nano-second, when I considered whether or not I could/would keep doing this. I am forever encountering those who are looking for a short-cut, and I am seemingly always “on”. Yet they keep trying to ice-skate uphill.   Then a switch flipped. I know what I am doing.I know that I am patriotic. I know that I do enjoy doing this.   So, here's my rant.Like it or don't.I don't care. I will keep doing it, because it is the right thing.And I will prevail.   Tell your friends. Tell your enemies.Tell them about the “...funniest person there ever was...” --Horse & Hound Magazine   Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because: I Am Canadian – The Original https://youtu.be/WMxGVfk09lU?si=FJlNr0xmVIaeN7s1   We Are Canadian – 2025 https://youtu.be/_OzbmriDgQc?si=NZd30QEzA6hzC79q Canadian Public Health Care https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/canada-health-care-system.html   Who is the Prime Minister https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Canada   Canadian News https://www.canada.ca/en/news.html   Canada, as I see it – Canadian Elections https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9dmxi-17aa4cd   Canada, as I see it – Flag Day https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qnp2y-1803c57       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!” 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

    17 min
  8. #71 - Maple Syrup

    MAR 2

    #71 - Maple Syrup

    Maple Syrup.   It's time to stock up. AND plan your trip now to see how this ambrosia is made. Check out https://ontariomaple.com/ and find out where you can go to get this uniquely Canadian experience.   This week I'm talking about how it's made, AND I have a little bit of news on what's been happening in Ontario.   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!” 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

    13 min
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    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!

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