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Steven Clark, editor of the Fredericton Word, talks with Tim and Caitlin about Fredericton lore, identity, and its future, from the city's secret tunnels to the Centennial Building.

Daniel Allain discusses launching his bid for New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Party leadership, the legacy of the PC Party in New Brunswick, and how he plans to revitalize the party following its loss in 2024.

Daniel is a former MLA for the New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Party.

Joel Miller talks about his new album What If, the surprising TV show that inspired him to pick up the saxophone, and the moment he almost gave up on music.

Joel is an award-winning saxophonist and composer based in New Brunswick.

Maegen Black joins Tim and Caitlin to talk about the importance of fine craft in Canada, how it’s being shaped by technology and the economy, and the ongoing conversation around the difference between art and craft.

Maegen is the former director of the Canadian Crafts Federation, associate dean at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, and co-chair of the ArtsLink NB board.

Bob Mersereau, author of The Top 100 Canadian Albums and The History of Canadian Rock 'n' Roll, joins us to talk about Anne Murray, the best of Canadian music, and his memorable encounters with iconic Canadian musicians throughout his journalism career.

Bob is a longtime Canadian arts and culture reporter and author.

In this special episode, Tim and Caitlin weigh in on Saint John's red zones, ER wait times, and the upcoming Miramichi byelection. Join us in this special episode!

Longtime educator Stephanie Underhill Tomilson talks about why New Brunswick curriculum is sought after in other countries, why the international student exchange program is special, and her travels across Asia.

Stephanie is the CEO and President of Atlantic Education International.

Morgan Peters discusses the impact that fluctuating Canadian immigration levels and the United States' policies have had on Fredericton businesses, and how the Chamber is helping businesses and talent move to New Brunswick and stay here. Morgan is the CEO of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce.

Jack Carr joins Tim and Caitlin to talk about his family’s roots in New Brunswick politics, his TV show The Carr Brothers, and what lies ahead for the New Brunswick PC Party. Don’t miss this conversation with one of the Carr Brothers! Jack Carr is a former MLA, reporter, and current realtor.

Misty Wade Hovey discusses why businesses and foundations should invest in sustainability and how they can balance growth with green solutions. We also discuss travelling in South Africa!

Misty is the Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer at EcoAdvisors and EcoInvestors Capital.

Paul Harpelle discusses the upcoming May 2026 municipal elections, voter turnout, and how Elections NB battles misinformation surrounding elections. Paul is the Director of Communications and Community Outreach for Elections NB.

Dr. Jennifer Russell dives into New Brunswick’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges of vaccine hesitancy, and her latest work at the Institute of Population Health at UNB.

Dr. Russell is the former Chief Medical Officer of Health of New Brunswick and current Executive Director at the University of New Brunswick’s Institute of Population Health.

Natasha MacLellan discusses the importance of funding for the arts, expanding the roster of New Brunswick playwrights, and what to expect from Theatre New Brunswick’s upcoming season.

Natasha is the Artistic and Executive Director of Theatre New Brunswick.

Cassandra LeBlanc talks about why she supports the 4-dwelling unit zoning bylaw change, being Fredericton's youngest female city councillor, and the growing homelessness crisis in Fredericton.

Cassandra is a Fredericton city councillor and the Executive Director of Fredericton Community Kitchens.

This week, Greg Webber joins us to talk about playing trombone in the woods with his dog, sorting through hundreds of voice memos, and the making of his upcoming album.

Greg is also the conductor of the Fredericton High School concert band and frontman of the indie band Kill Chicago.

Andrea-Anderson Mason discusses the future of the New Brunswick PC party, her experiences within Blaine Higgs' government, and her take on the current government.

Andrea is a Former MLA for the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick.

Erin Brandt-Filliter joins Tim and Caitlin to talk about the power of narrative, how fiction writing shapes her approach to public relations, and what she’s learned through her work with Indigenous and Inuit organizations.

Erin recently won first place in the 2025 Douglas Kyle Memorial Prize for Short Fiction from the Writers' Federation of New Brunswick.

Don MacPherson joins us to talk about the state of local journalism, memorable moments from covering the courts, thoughts on justice reform, and whether any cases have ever kept him up at night.

A longtime Fredericton court reporter, Don covered the courts for the Daily Gleaner and now writes independently on his Substack, The Fredericton Independent.

Vincent Desmarais-Adam joins Tim and Caitlin to share what it was like working inside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, his experiences on the 2025 campaign trail, and life behind the scenes on Parliament Hill.

Vincent is a public affairs professional and former federal political staffer who most recently served in the Prime Minister’s Office in Ottawa.

Tim and Caitlin chat with Uncle Rob Pinnock about the local music scene, the ECMAs, and his eclectic music taste.

Rob is a longtime radio host at Bounce Radio 105.3 and talent agent and partner at The Music Runs Through It Agency.

Wayne Knorr talks about the future of public relations, the finer points of municipal communications, and his extensive 30+ year career in tourism and communications.

Former Manager of Communications for the City of Fredericton, Wayne also recently served as National President of the Canadian Public Relations Society.

Tim and Caitlin cover this week's headlines in New Brunswick, from "straight pride" in Anglophone South School District to sushi restaurants.

Introducing Soundbite, an original podcast by Tim Porter and Caitlin Dutt. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, the podcast, and discuss Canada-U.S. relations and NB Power.