6 episodes
RinkTalk Podcast Robert McLeman
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- Wilderness
Interviews with interesting people about backyard rinks, outdoor skating, shinny hockey, and other winter activities on ice. Topics include art, literature, music, science, and tips for making a perfect outdoor rink. Hosted by Robert McLeman, geography professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and co-founder of the RinkWatch citizen science project.
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The beauty of shinny
Interviews about shinny hockey with photo essayist Brant Slomovic and rinkmaker/hockey coach Ian Williams.
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Rink Science
Scientists and expert rinkmakers discuss rink building, the benefits of outdoor skating, and what we can learn from studying rinks.
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Rinks of hope
Interviews with three parents whose families are facing tremendous challenges, with a backyard rink playing an important helping role.
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Art, rinks, and family
Interviews with artists Mia Feuer and Shelley Jackson about their spectacular, skating rink-inspired artwork.
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Not just for Habs fans...
Interviews with Pete McCormack, author of the novel 'Understanding Ken', and expert rinkmaker Jean-Francois Ouimet.
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Brady Brady and the year you could build a rink in Vancouver
Interviews about backyard rinks and outdoor skating with CBC's Grant Lawrence and Brady Brady illustrator Chuck Temple.