The Torontonian
The Torontonian
Podcast Description
What is a Torontonian? Someone who loves the city. Sometimes hates it too. Someone who’s here because it’s the right time and place for them. Lots of warm, wise, funny, thoughtful people. Also stubborn and bruised people with a story to tell. Meet them all with Mary Wiens and Michael Brown.
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Explores themes of identity, community, and resilience, with episodes highlighting stories of local figures such as Shane Hobson and Ben Baby discussing their experiences in hockey and personal victories, as well as broader topics like urban living, cultural dynamics, and the emotional landscape of Torontonians.
What is a Torontonian? Someone who loves the city. Sometimes hates it too. Someone who’s here because it’s the right time and place for them. Lots of warm, wise, funny, thoughtful people. Also stubborn and bruised people with a story to tell. Meet them all with Mary Wiens and Michael Brown.
Walking into an aging Etobicoke pool, the smell of chlorine and the sight of peeling paint instantly transported Olympian Claire Carver-Dias back to her 16-year-old self. Today a new generation of swimmers chases the same dream at this 50-year-old pool. Mary Wiens and Teddy Katz explore the family sacrifices, community support and determination that help young athletes represent Canada on the world stage.
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