The Spotlight Hour with Linda Olsen

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No one knows Calgary like Linda Olsen.  Born and raised in Calgary Linda is one of the city's longest serving, and most respected award-winning journalists.  Every episode on The Spotlight Hour Linda shines a light on the people, places, and stories that make Calgary such a great place. From comedians, actors, and athletes to politicians and everyday people making Calgary one of the greatest cities on the planet; you'll find them all here.

  1. 2d ago

    The Spotlight Hour: The Power of Music

    In this episode of The Spotlight Hour, I explore the power of music. John Morgan, Artistic Director of Revv '52 and Mount Royal Kantorei and Vocal Director of The Young Canadians, shares how choirs and vocal ensembles build confidence and community. And Carrie Erickson, Director of Programs with Alzheimer Calgary, explains how music can become a lifeline for people living with dementia and their families. Together, these conversations reveal how music can shape our lives, from the stage and beyond.

  2. Jul 18

    The Spotlight Hour: Forecasting Friendship

    I've always loved how Calgary's weather seems to have a mind of its own, and Jimmy Hughes and Paul Dunphy helped all of us understand it better. They earned our trust and walked us through the weather for decades on your local TV newscasts, so we could plan our lives and stay safe. In this episode of The Spotlight Hour, I sit down with Jimmy and Paul, who are longtime friends, for a warm, behind-the-scenes conversation about forecasting the weather and the stories that shaped their careers.

  3. Jul 11

    The Spotlight Hour: Surprising Stampede Stories

    In this episode of The Spotlight Hour, I explore surprising early stories of the Calgary Stampede - the ones that shaped the event long before the crowds arrive. I sit down with Alison Keene to talk about the legacy of Flores LaDue, a world-class trick roper and wife of Guy Weadick. Jessica Smallman, with the Stampede's Collections and Archives, joins me to talk about the artifacts and lesser-known characters that truly tell the story of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.

  4. Jul 4

    The Spotlight Hour: It's Worth Saving

    This week on The Spotlight Hour, I'm looking at how Calgary is rethinking waste, from rescued food to reused clothing and household items. My guests are Colin King from Leftovers Foundation and Karen Ramchuk from WINS (Women in Need Society) talking about sustainability and the economic and social impact of taking a second look at what is worth saving.

  5. Jun 27

    The Spotlight Hour: The Gift of Opportunity

    On this episode of The Spotlight Hour Podcast, join me for a conversation about what happens when opportunity becomes intentional. My guests, Therese 'Tag' Goulet and Dr. Laura 'Lolly' de Jonge are two Calgarians behind a new Canadian TV series called The Gift, It is a conversation about mentorship, creativity, human potential, and the power of believing in others.

  6. Jun 20

    The Spotlight Hour: One World, One Game

    On this episode of The Spotlight Hour, a powerful conversation with Calgary Wild FC's Deanna Zumwalt, who opens up about watching Haiti compete in the World Cup, alongside her children who were adopted from Haiti. Also, Wild FC forward, Serita Thurton, part of Canada's next wave of talent, shares her path to professional soccer. It's a conversation about the World Cup, identity, and the future of the women's game here at home.

  7. Jun 13

    The Spotlight Hour : After the Uniform

    This episode of The Spotlight Hour explores what life looks like after the uniform, through the work of the Canadian Legacy Project's Veterans' Business Bootcamp and the lived experience of a Calgary veteran starting a new chapter after a diagnosis of PTSD. Judy McMillan-Evans shares her work as the Program Coordinator and Evan Wile talks about transitioning out of the military and starting again as an entrepreneur with courage and determination.

  8. May 23

    The Spotlight Hour: Strength Beyond Sport

    On this episode of The Spotlight Hour Podcast: Strength Beyond Sport, legendary fight-world cutman, Jacob “Stitch” Duran, brings the kind of stories only he can tell, from working with Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Wladimir Klitschko, and Mike Tyson, to the real moments in his own life that shaped the man fighters trust most. Stitch opens up in a way fight fans rarely hear, mixing grit, humour, and some deeply personal memories that show exactly why he’s still speaking out about fighter safety. Olympian Christina Smith adds her own lived experience as a trailblazer in women's bobsleigh, sharing what long‑term concussion has meant for her and why she’s now standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Stitch to push for safer sport. Two powerful voices, one purpose, and a conversation that cuts through the noise with honesty and heart.

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No one knows Calgary like Linda Olsen.  Born and raised in Calgary Linda is one of the city's longest serving, and most respected award-winning journalists.  Every episode on The Spotlight Hour Linda shines a light on the people, places, and stories that make Calgary such a great place. From comedians, actors, and athletes to politicians and everyday people making Calgary one of the greatest cities on the planet; you'll find them all here.

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