Best Jim Hale Podcasts (2025)

The Alberta government will table back-to-work legislation on Monday that seeks to end the province-wide teachers’ strike. Bill 2, known as the Back to School Act, was announced today via an order paper published on the Alberta Legislature’s website. Brian is joined by local ATA presidents Mike Jerred and Deanna Burzminski to discuss how the ongoin…

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Brent Graef - Always Learning 2:00

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Overworking Your Horse is Dangerous 2:00

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Congratulations Kyle Noyce 2:00

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Ep 827 : Evan Seinfeld - Biohazard 40:18

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Today on Let There Be Talk my guest is the legendary Evan Seinfeld — founding member, frontman, and bassist of the hardcore/metal powerhouse Biohazard. Evan stops by to talk about the band’s brand new album, Divided We Fall, the reunion of the original lineup, and what it’s like bringing that Brooklyn fire back after all these years. We get into th…

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How Horses Communicate with Julie Goodnight 2:00

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158. Baroness Hale: The Supreme Court, Boris Johnson, and the ECHR 1:08:04

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How did it feel to take on then Prime Minister Boris Johnson when Baroness Hale ruled his suspension of Parliament "unlawful"? Why does the Trump administration present such a threat to the international rule of law? The ‘Spider Woman’ has been at the centre of the legal battle for women’s rights, how have these changed in the past 50 years? Rory a…

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Good Groundwork or Nothing at all 2:00

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Ep 826 : R.I.P. Ace Frehley 33:55

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Today is absolutely a punch to the gut. The man that literally changed my life has passed. I will never forget you Ace Frehley. Thank you for all the rock n roll. R.I.P. the Spaceman A SAD SAD DAY IN ROCK N ROLL. #kiss

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Immanual Morritz 29:47

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Immanual Morritz joins Brian on the Porch. He has run for city council before coming in tenth place. He and Brian speak about the cultural shift that has to take place in Medicine Hat’s city hall to get the city going again. Immanual says we need a council that puts citizens first by providing good leadership. #LocalVoices,#yxhlocal,#medicinehat…

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Dan Hamilton 22:05

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Election Day is getting closer by the minute including in Cypress County. Dan Hamilton joins Brian to talk about his campaign for Ward 5. Water is a big concern for both agriculture and business and Dan wants the county to be ready. Dan sees the potential for Cypress County to grow their economy and wants to continue to be apart of the decision mak…

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Matthew St. Pierre 31:48

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The porch welcomes a candidate from Redcliff, Matthew St. Pierre is hoping to be re-elected to town council. Brian and Matthew discuss the issues facing Redcliff including infrastructure spending and the need for economic development and how the town wants to grow. #LocalVoices,#yxhlocal,#medicinehat…

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Quinn Skelton 15:55

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The Porch welcomes retired high school teacher Quinn Skelton he is running for Public School Trustee. Brian and Quinn discuss the changes in the classroom since Quinn started in the classroom in the 1990’s. He is running because he wants to make sure the kids come first. #LocalVoices,#yxhlocal,#medicinehat…

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"Crackin The Rack" with Nathan Cummins 2:00

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"Crackin' The Rack", a tribute to an older brother. A poem Copyright Nathan Cummins. Never heard before anywhere publicly. We look forward to more from this talented cowboy.By Hale Broadcasting

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Pamela Kunz 29:58

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Pamela Kunz is a first time candidate vying for your vote. She and Brian discuss her reasons for running for city council. She comes from the non-profit sector and has spent the last two years on various boards learning how government works to get things done. We are also available where ever you listen to podcasts including YouTube, Apple, Spotify…

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Jan Kline-Farmer 18:27

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Candidate for Public School Trustee Jan Kline-Farmer joins Brian on the Porch to discuss her reasons for running. Jan wants to see school boards get back some of their autonomy so they can help guide community and parental involvement. #LocalVoices,#yxhlocal,#medicinehatBy Bernie

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Mark Albrecht 16:01

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Local business owner Mark Albrecht joins Brian on the Porch. He is a first time candidate for city council and feels the time is right for him to step up and dedicate himself to the citizens of Medicine Hat. He would like to see a hold on taxes and he explains why he doesn’t think a southside recreation space is a good idea. #LocalVoices,#yxhlocal,…

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Brock Hale 23:57

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Brock Hale is from the Harlow neighbourhood and was thrust into the spot light over a land development deal that he and his neighbours thought wasn’t a good fit. He joins Brian on the Porch to discuss his reasons for running for city council. He thinks the city as a whole can be run more efficiently. #LocalVoices,#yxhlocal,#medicinehat…

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Jim Groom Oct 14 34:43

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The civic election is less than a week away and Jim Groom joins Brian on the Porch as they discuss the campaign so far. If you are looking for information regarding the civic election the City of Medicine Hat has loads of it on their website. Here is the link https://www.medicinehat.ca/.../information-for-voters/ #LocalVoices,#yxhlocal,#medicinehat…

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The Timing of the Release is Everything 2:00

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Ep 825 : I watched Taxi Driver again after 30 years, Is Disposable Heroes Metallica's best song and the loss of D'Angelo 44:46

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"Welcome to another episode of Let There Be Talk. Today I’m diving deep into a few subjects that hit me hard this week — starting with one of the greatest films ever made, Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver. We’ll get into the grit, the genius, and the madness of Travis Bickle, and how that movie still punches you in the gut almost 50 years later. After…

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Raising Thinking Horses 2:00

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Jim Hunt with Kevin Meyer 2:00

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157. Ukraine, Diplomacy, and the Future of Europe (Dmytro Kuleba) 1:04:10

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What is the current position of Ukraine in the Ukraine-Russia war? How delicate is diplomacy with Europe and with the US for the Ukrainian government? What are the differences between working with world leaders such as Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, and Joe Biden? Rory and Alastair are joined by the former Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba (…

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Brian Varga 26:11

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Brian Varga went from the hockey arena to the political arena trying to get elected for the first time in 2007. He would wait 8 years before Medicine Hat would choose him to sit at the horseshoe. He served for 8 years and lost his seat in 2021. Now he is back, trying again to represent you on city council. Brian and Brian discuss Varga’s ideas incl…

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Jodi Faith 32:03

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First time candidate Jodi Faith joins Brian on the porch. She loves the vibrancy of Medicine Hat and wants to see Medicine Hat set up community associations to get neighbours connecting. Brian and Jodi discuss ways the city can support small business and get people working. #yxh,#medicinehat,#medhat,#communitymatters,#yxhlocal…

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Troy Wason 29:27

14d ago29:27

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Brian welcomes Troy Wason to the Porch. He is a first time candidate for city council but he has lots of experience in provincial and federal politics. Troy says he is against party politics in the municipal arena. Troy hits a soft spot with Brian as he is a history buff he has been on many boards while living here. He says the biggest issues are s…

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Della Burkitt 16:58

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Candidate for County Council Ward 5 Della Burkitt visits the Porch. She is running in the smallest riding by land but one of the biggest by population. She thinks the biggest challenge for Cypress County is listening to what residents want and getting the other 9 people at the table to come up with a strategy to move Cypress County forward.…

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Megan Hilgendorf 19:09

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Brian is joined on the Porch by Megan Hilgendorf. She is a candidate for the Medicine Hat Public School Board. she believes that a big part of the role of school trustee is to build relationships with stakeholders and the electorate to understand the needs of the students. As a parent with two children in the school division she wants to bring ever…

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Randall Noble 19:48

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Randall Noble visits the Porch. He is running for the first time and thinks that Medicine Hat needs a temporary tax freeze to look at the affordability crisis in our city. He wants the city council as a whole to look at some of our social issues and work with the boots on the ground organizations to see if there are some solutions. #yxh,#medicineha…

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An update from the Porch 21:48

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What are you thankful for? It’s a question many of us get asked around this time of year. Here at the Porch we are thankful for our community who has invested in our work by watching, engaging and sharing. We are working hard to create a community connection that is both authentic and reliable. On a special Bring Back The Porch, Brian and Bernie ta…

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Buck Brannaman 2:00

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Annette Coker and Kevin Meyer 2:00

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Brian Robinson 25:29

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Long time resident Brian Robinson comes to the Porch and discuss his bid for city councillor. He has a long history working history with the Saamis Rotary Club and collaborated with the City on many community projects. Brian’s vision centres on economic growth and quality of life. #mhvotes,#medicinehat,#CityPolitics…

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Michael Reid 25:05

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The Porch was filled with energy when Michael Reid popped in for a visit. He is a first time candidate for city council. He has a background in education and coaching.He and his spouse recently moved to Medicine Hat to set up a local business YogaRevolution. Brian and Michael have a thoughtful discussion on the issues Michael faces opening his busi…

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Catherine Wilson 21:34

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Our first public school trustee visits the Porch. Catherine Wilson stops in to discuss her campaign. She and Brian discuss the state of the current teachers strike and the challenges facing students and teachers in the Medicine Hat Public School Division. #mhvotes,#medicinehat,#CityPoliticsBy Bernie

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Jay Hitchen 29:13

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You might not know his name, but you will recognize his voice as Jay Hitchen pops by the Porch. This is the second time Jay has ran for office and he has learned some lessons from 2021. Brian and Jay speak about the issues facing Medicine Hat and how to make Medicine Hat a place where our kids and grow-up and raise families of their own. #mhvotes,#…

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Dana Christensen 23:06

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The Porch welcomes Dana Christensen a first time candidate for City Council. He thinks something needs to be done about affordability and creating a future that is growing and prosperous for our city. #mhvotes,#medicinehat,#CityPoliticsBy Bernie

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Keleb Orge 31:04

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Local comedian Kaleb Orge is passionate about Medicine Hat and wants to be the eighth councillor for your vote. He wants to say the quiet parts out loud and represent Medicine Hat the best way he can. Brian and Kaleb have a fascinating conversation about the city’s finances. #mhvotes,#medicinehat,#CityPolitics…

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Ted Clugston 27:32

18d ago27:32

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Former Mayor Ted Clugston stops by the Porch. He has spent a great deal of time in the service of Hatters as mayor and as a city councillor. Brian speaks with Ted about the current challenges this council will face and what he thinks he can do to grow Medicine Hat. #mhvotes,#medicinehat,#CityPolitics…

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Riding with Jack Brainard 2:00

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Horseback Riding in Idaho 2:00

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Terri Eichstadt - Training Program 2:00

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243 Slowing Down: Come away and rest with Alyson Pryor 30:10

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In a world that glorifies busyness, what if rest is actually the most faithful thing you can do? In this final episode of our Slowing Down series on The Do Gooders Podcast, Christin Thieme talks with Alyson Pryor—marriage and family therapist, spiritual director and author of the forthcoming book “Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual R…

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156. Defence Secretary, John Healey: Is Britain Ready For War? 1:15:08

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What tactic did Donald Trump steal from Gordon Brown? What can we learn from when Labour beat UKIP in the 2012 Rotherham by-election when it comes to taking on Farage? As a New Labour alumnus, why does John Healey think there was more patience for change in 1997 compared to 2024? Rory and Alastair are joined by John Healey, The Secretary of State f…

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Ep 824 : Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of the Grammy-winning rock band Halestorm. 48:05

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My guests today on Let There Be Talk are none other than Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of the Grammy-winning rock band Halestorm. Over the past two decades, Halestorm has built a powerhouse reputation with their explosive live shows, hard-hitting albums, and Lzzy’s unmistakable voice leading the charge. Today, we dive into their incredible journey—fr…