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A Life That's Good

Phil Main

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 82

Celebrating Life in Midwestern Ontario. A look into all the things that make it a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family, from arts and music, to bakeries and sunsets, service clubs, restaurants, breweries and wineries and all the people who make it great.

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25/01/2025
#83
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07/01/2025
#100
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05/01/2025
#100
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05/11/2024
#74
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03/11/2024
#92
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22/10/2024
#90
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19/10/2024
#89
🇨🇦 Canada - personalJournals
03/09/2024
#98
🇨🇦 Canada - personalJournals
02/09/2024
#63
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01/09/2024
#76

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67. Duckee ~ Mark Duckworth

Saturday, July 27, 2024 • Duration 39:00

A few weeks ago I was scrolling through Facebook and saw a post by a long time acquaintance of mine from Goderich, who shared the post with the words "Some hidden local talent that won't be hidden for long." I noticed his share was that of another old school friend of mine whose son had written and recently recorded a few songs. Naturally I wanted to hear it.

Four minutes and a bunch of tears later, I realized I needed to come out of my summer hibernation with the podcast and see if I could have a chat with this young man.

I'm happy to be able to share this conversation with you; "Duckee," Dr. Mark Duckworth, as we discuss life in a small town, telling stories, making music and living a life that's good.

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66. Epilogue (Peter Garland)

Monday, June 17, 2024 • Duration 37:47

I explain this in more detail in the podcast but I was ... am terrible at math. So, it shouldn't surprise you that this is episode 66 of 65 ... actually 66 1/2 but at this point who's really counting anymore.

I've had Peter on my list as one of the people who has made (and makes) life good since the planning stages of the pod and I just couldn't let it go without having a quick chat with him. He's someone who once upon a time, encouraged a goofy kid and changed his life. I'm that kid btw in case you're wondering.

He's a guy who has made a lot of people's lives good through his more than 30 years doing morning radio in London and in working for charitable causes and being a kind and supportive soul.

We hope you enjoy our epilogue for the podcast. Be sure to listen to the end for what's next!! :)

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57. The Lightfoot Band ~ Rick Haynes

Monday, April 15, 2024 • Duration 43:34

I've been very lucky in my career to meet and interview a lot of well known people, so why was I so nervous about this one? Perhaps it's because, as the bassist for Gordon Lightfoot for 55 years, Rick Haynes has been an integral part of the soundtrack of my life.

In this episode:

* Being a career musician was not the plan

* An encounter with Duane Eddy

* Who was Gordon Lightfoot to Rick?

* Musicians & Chemistry

* Gord's legacy

* The Lightfoot Band

* Rick's favourite Lightfoot song

So grateful to have had this opportunity. The Lightfoot Band plays Blyth Memorial Hall on Friday, April 26th, 2024.

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56. Bayfield Lavender ~ Gemma James Smith

Monday, April 8, 2024 • Duration 34:44

Milli had an idea to create a few podcasts under the sub-heading of "Pockets of Peace." To seek out some hidden, peaceful gems in Midwestern Ontario and I loved the idea. I'm sure it's no coincidence that the first place we thought of was Bayfield Lavender.

We'd set out on a bit of a photo adventure one day last summer and through a series of fortunate events, ended up at this beautiful oasis just outside of Bayfield on Porter's Hill Line. We could feel the anxiety leaving our bodies as we strolled about this peaceful, sustainable, small scale lavender farm.

We're excited to share it with you today as we sit down for a chat with owner operator, farmer, creator ... Gemma James Smith.

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55. For The Love of Goderich ~ Mayor Trevor Bazinet & Ally Anderson

Monday, April 1, 2024 • Duration 41:14

When we set out on this journey more than a year ago, we thought we would be focussing on a lot of places and things that we find amazing about Midwestern Ontario and we hope we're doing that to some extent. What it seems to have evolved into though, is a podcast that's more about people.

We say often that everybody has a story and we've come to love the stories.

In this episode, we chat with a guy who stepped into a very difficult role last year after the town of Goderich lost it's second mayor in as many years.

Trevor Bazinet joins us to chat about that journey, his life in Goderich, family, friends and his meeting and friendship with hockey great Guy Lafleur.

Also, do yourself a favour and don't miss "The Fast Five" at the end of the show where Ally Anderson confesses her morbid fear of ... yarn.

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54. All Roads Lead Home ~ Dave Scott

Monday, March 25, 2024 • Duration 36:29

Husband, father, farmer, mayor, author, writer, playwright, broadcaster, storyteller ... Just a few of the things our guest has been called in his life. Dave Scott is also known as a man who loves his hometown of Seaforth.

In this episode, we will chat about the Scott family legacy in the Seaforth area, a couple of books he's written on his passion for hockey, old plowing matches, his friendship with Stompin Tom and the highly successful play that came out of that and a new podcast we're all working on together called - "All Roads Lead Home" - for Seaforth Homecoming 2025.

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53. How Sweet It Is (Robinson's Maple, Belmore MSF & More)

Monday, March 18, 2024 • Duration 29:25

This week, our sweetest adventure yet, as Milli and I hit the road for a few live "on location" chats.

First we'll visit our friends Ben and Brianna at Coastal Coffee near Kintail then move to Cranston Farms Maple Syrup for a quick catch up with Ivan. After that a stop at Robinson Maple Products for a chat with Kevin Snider before returning to the studio meet up with Barry Mulvey from The Belmore Maple Syrup Festival.

We love our live on location chats with all the ambient sounds of maple syrup being made.

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52. Kingsbridge Centre + RUNA (Marianne Hogan & Cheryl Prashker)

Monday, March 11, 2024 • Duration 36:42

Today were meeting up with an old high-school friend of mine, Marianne Hogan who has been a big part of the transformation of the former St. Joseph's Church into the Kingsbridge Centre. We'll get the story on how the historic church and rectory was purchased and turned into a spot that would host community gatherings, concerts and performances, rental options and a lot more.

Also joining Milli and I, a very good friend of ours, Cheryl Prashker, who wears many hats including Percussionist for the Celtic Roots band RUNA and Artistic Director - The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival.

It's old friends catching up today to chat about the Centre, the upcoming RUNA concert there, Celtic Festival and things that make life good.

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51. Young Canada Week (Richard Madge & Rob Bundy)

Monday, March 4, 2024 • Duration 36:00

As a boy, I was hockey obsessed and growing up in Goderich meant I had access every year to the grand-daddy of all hockey tournaments.

Young Canada Week began in 1950 as a one-day, 12-team competition for peewee age players and over the years it grew into an exciting and important part of the fabric of Goderich and area. It would go on to draw players like: Paul Henderson, Darryl Sittler, Brad Park, Ron Ellis, Goderich's own Larry Jeffrey and Gary Doak and yes, Wayne Gretzky ... and many more.

On this episode, Lion's Club member, former teacher & coach Richard Madge will join us along with one of my oldest friends, Rob Bundy to chat about the tourney's humble beginnings, it's rise to become one of the most famous tournaments in the world, the push to stay relevant in an ever changing world and some of our own special memories and brushes with hockey fame.

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50. Owen Riegling ~ From The Heart (+ Listowel Paddyfest)

Monday, February 26, 2024 • Duration 34:17

I have memories of Listowel Paddyfest that go back to the early 90's but of course it's been around a lot longer than that. This week, Paddyfest chairman Ben Zavitz tells us just how far back it goes, who started it all and some of the things we can look forward to this year.

One of those things is a concert with an amazing singer/songwriter out of Mildmay who is currently taking the world by storm with hit songs like "Love (The Sweater Song) , "Old Dirt Roads" and "Home Less". Owen Riegling joins us to talk about growing up in a small town, family, friends, writing/singing from the heart and life on the road.

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