Podcast

Kevin McNulty, Terris Hill Productions

Frank — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:33:00 PDT

Mr. McNulty, with his partner Terry Smith, started Terris Hill productions in 2002 when they saw the need for interactive instructional materials to serve a growing market, especially in the United States. Listen as Mr. McNulty describes his work at Terris Hill Productions, a "serious gaming" company that produces computer-based training simulations to promote better safety on oil rigs.

Murray Rice, University of North Texas

Frank Branker — Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:46:00 PDT

Murray Rice of the University of North Texas' Department of Geography joins us to discuss his new research on "next wave" firm evolution in Canada. Dr. Rice touches upon the business and economic impact of innovative and competitive companies in a number of different Canadian cities and offers a brief comparative analysis of Canada and the U.S. in this context.

Astronaut Dave (Dafydd) Williams

Frank — Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:42:00 PDT

Astronaut Dave (Dafydd) Williams, a highly accomplished astro and aquanaut, is the first non-American to hold a senior management position at NASA. On his second visit to space, he took part in three of the four spacewalks, the highest number performed in a single mission. Join us as he discusses the future of space exploration, and what it's like to peer out the window of the international space station, looking 400 kilometres down to earth's surface, with John Lennon providing the soundscape.

Stephan Milford, President & CEO, South49 Solutions

Frank — Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:08:00 PDT

Stefan Midford, President & CEO of South49 Solutions has lived and worked throughout Canada and the United States and offers us an interesting look at these two dynamic economies. Join us as he discusses how South49 Solutions has maintained a competitive advantage, what it means to be a Canadian corporation in the United States, and what suggestions he has for Canadian enterprises entering the American market.

Graham Gibbs, Counsellor for Space Affairs, Canadian Space Agency, Canadian Embassy

Frank — Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:05:00 PDT

Graham Gibbs, Counsellor for Space Affairs, Canadian Space Agency, Canadian Embassy, Washington DC was presented with the International Cooperation Award in May 2007 by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Join us as Graham discusses Canada's space program, Canadian innovation and space exploration.

Adam Gontier, Lead Vocals, Three Days Grace

Frank — Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:51:00 PDT

Lead singer Adam Gontier from Three Days Grace takes time out of the band's hectic schedule and speaks to us about breaking onto the US scene, touring, the band's new album ONE-X and performing at the 2007 Juno Awards. With hit songs Just Like You, Animal I Have Become, and Pain, this band originally from Norwood, Ontario, has taken the international music scene by storm.

Gordie Sampson, Singer-Songwriter

Frank — Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:37:00 PDT

Singer-Songwriter Gordie Sampson shares with us stories and insights from his adopted home of Nashville, Tennessee. Gordie, who has won numerous awards recognizing him for his songwriting and performance abilities at the East Coast Music Awards, moved to Nashville to take his career to the next level.

Nicci Wright, World Cup Goaltender, Washington Freedom

Frank Branker — Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:22:00 PDT

Washington Freedom goalkeeper and British Columbia native Nicci Wright talks with C2C about her experiences as a World Cup goaltender, winning the WUSA Championship, her work with the Esteem Team and her involvement in the upcoming 2010 Olympics.

George Canyon, Singer-Songwriter

Kevin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:23:00 PDT

George Canyon talks with C2C about his success in the country music world after his appearance on the reality TV series Nashville Star and his experiences in the US. He also tells of his recent trip to Afghanistan where he spoke with and entertained Canadian troops.

Jeff Volpe, VP of Marketing, ViewSonic Americas

Kevin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:20:00 PDT

Join C2C as we talk with Jeff Volpe, Ontario native and Vice President of marketing for ViewSonic Americas who now lives with his family in sunny California.