The Kingstonian Podcast

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THE KINGSTONIAN is a program that profiles individuals who are passionate about what they do for a living, about what organization they belong to, or, simply passionate about the community they are a part of. Hosted by Dave Cunningham.

  1. 6d ago

    Bill Welychka - From Broadcasting to Lionhearts

    Send us Fan Mail Bill Welychka is no stranger to telling stories. We first spoke back in January 2020, when he was hosting a television program on CKWS. Today, he's putting his broadcasting and storytelling experience to work in a new role as Director of Storytelling & Media with Lionhearts. In this conversation, we explore his career journey, what attracted him to Lionhearts, and how his experience in television, production and communications is helping bring the organization's stories to a wider audience. We also take a closer look at the remarkable work of Lionhearts – including its Ready-To-Go Meals program, its network of volunteers and supporting businesses, and its efforts to redirect food to agencies and people who need it. And with the holiday season approaching, we discuss two upcoming initiatives: Big Heart, Bigger Impact and Christmas with Lionhearts. It's a conversation about an interesting career change, community involvement, generosity and the power of people coming together to make a difference. Learn more about Lionhearts and how you can get involved - Lionhearts.ca  HASHTAGS: #Lionhearts #KingstonOntario # #BigHeartBiggerImpact #ChristmasWithLionhearts #Storytelling Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”,  by Tim Aylesworth Follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram,  & Threads  Send comments & suggestions to  thekingstonianpodcast@gmail.com  Episodes also air weekly on CJAI at 101.3fm (Tue. at 4pm)

    Bill Welychka - From Broadcasting to Lionhearts

  2. Nov 3

    Vicki Keith - Learning Life Lessons from Sport

    Send us Fan Mail Repeat Episode: Years ago, Vicki Keith woke up in the middle of the night and decided that marathon swimming was going to be her sport; she pulled down her copy of the Guinness Book of World Records and focused on some milestones she felt she could achieve.  In 1988, she became the first person to swim across all five of Canada’s Great Lakes in the space of 61 days.  She has 16 world records to her credit and has now dedicated her time to coaching swimming for youth with physical disabilities, and their able-bodied siblings.  Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”,  by Tim Aylesworth Follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram,  & Threads  Send comments & suggestions to  thekingstonianpodcast@gmail.com  Episodes also air weekly on CJAI at 101.3fm (Tue. at 4pm)

    Vicki Keith - Learning Life Lessons from Sport

  3. Oct 27

    Jack Thompson: Back, After Eight Years

    Send us Fan Mail Sequel Episode: Jack Thompson was a guest on The Kingstonian Podcast eight years ago, and it was time to check in and see what has changed — for Jack, for radio, and for the way we listen to music. We talk about retirement and whether it has lived up to expectations, the changing face of local radio, the personalities who have made Kingston broadcasting memorable, and Jack’s own years behind the microphone. We also head from the radio studio to the dance floor, revisiting Jack’s long career as a DJ — including the LPs, 45s and CDs that once made up his working collection. And then there’s the music itself. After more than 50 years surrounded by it, how does Jack listen today? Has his taste changed? Does he still miss radio and DJing?  It’s a conversation about radio, music, memories, retirement and the next chapter — with someone who has spent a lifetime connected to all four. HASHTAGS: #TheKingstonianPodcast #JackThompson #KingstonRadio #RadioPersonality #LifeAfterRadio #KingstonCommunity Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”,  by Tim Aylesworth Follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram,  & Threads  Send comments & suggestions to  thekingstonianpodcast@gmail.com  Episodes also air weekly on CJAI at 101.3fm (Tue. at 4pm)

    Jack Thompson: Back, After Eight Years

  4. Oct 20

    Brian Lipsin: More Than Just Records

    Send us Fan Mail Repeat Episode: You know the place – Brian’s Record Option.  It has been a fixture on Princess Street, here in Kingston, for over 40 years.  Brian Lipsin has been in the business of  buying and selling records, CD’s and posters.  With the start of the pandemic, Brian has become a storyteller, sharing his experiences with his many Facebook friends.  This episode is a repeat broadcast, first published in March of 2021 – all part of our 10th Anniversary Celebration.  Hashtags:  #TheKingstonianPodcast #BriansRecordOption #RecordCollector #LocalStories #KingstonStories #Season10 Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”,  by Tim Aylesworth Follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram,  & Threads  Send comments & suggestions to  thekingstonianpodcast@gmail.com  Episodes also air weekly on CJAI at 101.3fm (Tue. at 4pm)

    Brian Lipsin: More Than Just Records

  5. Oct 13

    Ian Nicholls - What's in Your Glass

    Send us Fan Mail New Episode What’s the difference between enjoying a glass of wine and actually understanding what’s in your glass? On this episode of The Kingstonian Podcast, I sit down with Ian Nicholls, a sommelier and wine educator, to explore the fascinating world of wine — without getting too technical or taking ourselves too seriously. Ian takes us through his own journey into the hospitality and wine industries; explains what becoming a sommelier really involves; what VQA means, how to approach a wine tasting, and perhaps the most important question of all: How do you figure out what wine you actually like? We then head to Prince Edward County, Ontario, to discover what makes the region such an important wine destination.  Ian also tells us about CountySips, his guided wine experiences, and a special event planned for November 7th, 2026 - Judgement of Kingston.  HASHTAGS: #TheKingstonianPodcast #KingstonOntario #Wine #PrinceEdwardCounty #CountySips #WineTasting #JudgementOfKingston #BGCSouthEast For more info on the event: www.judgementofkingston.ca  For info on his guided wine tours: www.countysips.com  To contact him directly: Ian@countysips.com  Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”,  by Tim Aylesworth Follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram,  & Threads  Send comments & suggestions to  thekingstonianpodcast@gmail.com  Episodes also air weekly on CJAI at 101.3fm (Tue. at 4pm)

    Ian Nicholls - What's in Your Glass

  6. Oct 6

    Daniel Woolf on Alfred Bader - Maintaining a Connection to Queen's

    Send us Fan Mail Repeat Episode: This episode takes us back to 2019, when I had the opportunity to sit down with Daniel Woolf, then Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University. I invited Daniel to share his memories of Alfred Bader—a Queen’s graduate whose remarkable life took him from Kingston to a highly successful career in business and philanthropy in the United States. But despite his success, Alfred Bader never forgot Queen’s. Over the years, he and the foundation he established made a number of transformative contributions to the university, leaving a lasting mark on the institution and its community. So, who was Alfred Bader? What made his connection to Queen’s so special? And why did he continue to give back to the university he remembered so fondly? In this episode, Daniel Woolf shares his recollections of Alfred Bader and offers a personal perspective on the remarkable bond between a man and his university. This episode is a repeat broadcast - part of Season 10 Hashtags: #AlfredBader #DanielWoolf #QueensUniversity #Philanthropy #RememberingBader Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”,  by Tim Aylesworth Follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram,  & Threads  Send comments & suggestions to  thekingstonianpodcast@gmail.com  Episodes also air weekly on CJAI at 101.3fm (Tue. at 4pm)

    Daniel Woolf on Alfred Bader - Maintaining a Connection to Queen's

  7. Sep 29

    Lubomyr Luciuk - Ukraine: Four and a Half Years In

    Send us Fan Mail Sequel Episode: Four and a half years can feel like an eternity in a war. When our conversation was first recorded, Russia's full-scale invasion had only just begun. Ukraine's survival was the immediate concern, and the world was watching to see whether Kyiv would fall. Instead, Ukraine resisted — and the war evolved into one of the defining geopolitical conflicts of the twenty-first century. Much has changed since then. Ukraine has developed new forms of military and technological innovation, particularly in the use of drones. Its people have endured displacement and loss while maintaining a remarkable determination to preserve their independence. Meanwhile, Russia's war effort has continued under Vladimir Putin, and the international coalition supporting Ukraine has faced its own political and economic pressures. But some questions remain remarkably persistent: What does Putin ultimately want? How long can Russia continue the war? How sustainable is Western support? What will happen to Zelensky when the fighting ends? And perhaps most importantly, what will peace actually mean for Ukraine? For Lubomyr Luciuk, these aren't simply questions of geopolitics. His Ukrainian ancestry, academic work, travels and personal connections have given him a relationship with the country that extends well beyond the headlines. This new conversation is therefore both a look at the war as it stands today and a reflection on what four and a half years of war have meant for a nation, its people and those who remain connected to Ukraine from afar. HASHTAGS: #StandWithUkraine #UkraineWar #UkraineIndependence #UkrainianHistory #LubomyrLuciuk Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”,  by Tim Aylesworth Follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram,  & Threads  Send comments & suggestions to  thekingstonianpodcast@gmail.com  Episodes also air weekly on CJAI at 101.3fm (Tue. at 4pm)

    Lubomyr Luciuk - Ukraine: Four and a Half Years In

  8. Sep 22

    Scott & Chris Bell - Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers (from 2017)

    Send us Fan Mail Repeat Episode: As part of the 10th season of The Kingstonian Podcast, we're revisiting some conversations from the program's early years. In this episode, we go back to 2017 for a conversation with Scott and Chris Bell, longtime members of Kingston's Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers. Scott and Chris share their passion for the pipes and drums, talk about the world of competition, and discuss the opportunities available for those interested in learning these instruments and becoming involved in the tradition of pipe bands and Highland dancing. Originally aired as a program on Queen's Radio, this conversation is now being presented as part of our Season 10 Replay Series. Suggested Hashtags #Season10  #KingstonOntario #RobRoyPipeBand #HighlandDancing  Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”,  by Tim Aylesworth Follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram,  & Threads  Send comments & suggestions to  thekingstonianpodcast@gmail.com  Episodes also air weekly on CJAI at 101.3fm (Tue. at 4pm)

    Scott & Chris Bell - Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers (from 2017)
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THE KINGSTONIAN is a program that profiles individuals who are passionate about what they do for a living, about what organization they belong to, or, simply passionate about the community they are a part of. Hosted by Dave Cunningham.

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  • Creator
    Dave Cunningham
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    195
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Kingstonian Podcast
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