Bonn Park Podcast

Welcome to Bonn Park, where podcast hosts Marshall Ward and Sara Geidlinger chat in-depth with fascinating people living, working, and creating in Waterloo Region. Each episode features a different guest, with artists, writers, experts, entrepreneurs, activists and other folk talking about their motivations, inspirations, and aspirations. Marshall is a longtime newspaper columnist who has interviewed Hollywood celebrities and local characters; Sara is a photographer and filmmaker who loves to find out what makes people tick. Together, their show emulates the feel of sparking up a conversation with an interesting stranger in a park, which is how Marshall and Sara met (in Waterloo's Bonn Park) and discovered their shared interest in Waterloo Region's creative community. Find us at https://www.bonnpark.com/ Please subscribe and follow and find us on instagram @bonnparkpodcast

197. MIKE MORRICE 11/19/2023

197. MIKE MORRICE Arguably Bonn Park’s biggest fan, joins us to talk about saving the planet, helping our neighbours, and a greater calling. Since we recorded this, he announced he is seeking the nomination to be the Green candidate for Kitchener Centre’s MP in the next federal election! Brought to you by /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/28701968

196. CHELSEA SCHERER 10/19/2023

196. CHELSEA SCHERER Local videograper is in Studio K to talk about starting her own videography business, working in the community and the phenomenon of Anthony Bourdain and green screen ideas. Find us here /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/28367537

195. KYPP SAUNDERS RETURNS 09/06/2023

195. KYPP SAUNDERS RETURNS In this corner, we have co-host of big-time pro wrestling fan and former , the one, the only, KYPP SAUNDERS! Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/27956478

194. MID-CREDIT SCENE 08/16/2023

194. MID-CREDIT SCENE Roll the clip! Mikes Pereira and Clark from the podcast join us to talk about our shared love of film, director's cuts and movie theatre snacks. Brought to you by . Find us . /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/27772629

193. ERIC RUMBLE 07/29/2023

193. ERIC RUMBLE Eric Rumble, Coordinator of Arts & Creative Industries at City of Kitchener joins us in Bonn Park! We talk the creative life of journalism, introversion, , and finding your community. Like road hockey? Check out for on August 12th, 2023. /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/27601749

192. CONAN STARK 07/19/2023

192. CONAN STARK joins us to talk art, and educating the teens of today, while simultaneously learning more about himself as an artist. AND we settle once and for all, whether or not Marshall is a founder of Find us . /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/27503823

191. CORAL ANDREWS 06/28/2023

191. CORAL ANDREWS Radio broadcaster and journalist chats with Sara and Marshall about her first book, The Back Door. Find us here: Photo: /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/27283644

190. LUKE VILLEMAIRE 06/14/2023

190. LUKE VILLEMAIRE Writer, director, and producer sits down with Sara and Marshall to talk about his new film, . (And how Sara shoved him at the premiere...) Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/27126012

189. FRED MASTERS 05/31/2023

189. FRED MASTERS Financial literacy expert and educator, joins Sara and Marshall to chat about his book, Lessons in Mastering Money: The Personal Finance Guide for Canadians in their 20s & 30s. Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/26988300

188. KWFAMOUS 05/16/2023

188. KWFAMOUS ’ Samantha Starecincic and Robin Lindner join Sara and Marshall to chat about Vintage Fest, happening May 20-22 outside Market Road Antiques in Waterloo. Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/26853690

187. BRAINGYM 05/03/2023

187. BRAINGYM Jodi Pickles, owner of , and Syd Vanderpool, owner of sit down with Sara and Marshall to talk about their BrainGym Youth Scholarship Program, designed to help students in Waterloo Region by providing programming that benefits both mind and body. Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/26710425

186. IRON HORSE 04/19/2023

186. IRON HORSE Iron Horse is a Waterloo Region band made up of friends having a great time and learning music together. /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/26522886

185. MEGAN SKELTON 04/05/2023

185. MEGAN SKELTON Urban sketch artist talks with Sara and Marshall about her whimsical pen and watercolour scenes. She's also our neighbour! Find us here: /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/26196843

184. BRYAN DOBSON 03/22/2023

184. BRYAN DOBSON Bryan Dobson of chats with Sara and Marshall about his Waterloo plant shop, specializing in tropical plants. Find us here: /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/26196741

183. JP MAGIC 03/08/2023

183. JP MAGIC Magician, juggler, and comic sits down with Sara and Marshall to talk about fire breathing, , and making people smile. /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/26142762

182. CHRIS VAN VLIET 03/02/2023

182. CHRIS VAN VLIET Please enjoy this bonus episode of Bonn Park. Today we are sharing an episode of our other show . Four-time Emmy award-winning TV host is an entertainment reporter and YouTuber who has interviewed wrestling personalities from WWE, AEW, and Impact Wrestling. He also went to WLU, and Morty's and Phil's and more! Brought to you by /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/26105499

181. SHARAN WIDSTEN 02/22/2023

181. SHARAN WIDSTEN Sharan Widsten, founder of talks to Sara and Marshall about raising money for funding initiatives in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Grand River Hospital, and health care appreciation. Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25993602

180. GLORIA VAUGHAN 02/17/2023

180. GLORIA VAUGHAN BONUS EPISODE In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, health coach of sits down with Sara and Marshall to talk about coherence and being heart-centered. Find us here , , /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25952775

179. GREG HEIKOOP 02/15/2023

179. GREG HEIKOOP Physiotherapist and Clinic Director, Greg Heikoop at Waterloo chats with Sara and Marshall about orthopedic physiotherapy, rehabilitation clinics, and patient-centered care. /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25929090

178. GLENN SMITH 02/08/2023

178. GLENN SMITH Glenn Smith opened in uptown Waterloo nearly 30 years ago. He sits down with Sara and Marshall to talk about Ethel’s roots in Detroit, authenticity, and his love for Waterloo Region. Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25851828

177. WHERE IT ALL VEGAN PART THREE 02/01/2023

177. WHERE IT ALL VEGAN PART THREE In the final episode of a special three-part series, Where It All Vegan, Sara and Marshall kick off Season Four by exploring influences on food choices with guests, Caribbean culinary wizard and pepper eating champion, multiple Guinness World Record holder and spicy social media personality and his wife Jamie. Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25794087

176. WHERE IT ALL VEGAN PART TWO 01/25/2023

176. WHERE IT ALL VEGAN PART TWO In the second episode of a special three-part series, Where It All Vegan, Sara and Marshall kick off Season Four by visiting and exploring influences on food choices with farmer, punk rocker, and hot sauce creator . Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25710231

175. WHERE IT ALL VEGAN PART ONE 01/18/2023

175. WHERE IT ALL VEGAN PART ONE In the first episode of a special three-part series, Where It All Vegan, Sara and Marshall kick off Season Four by exploring influences on food choices with guests, David Pereira and theoretical astrophysicist . Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25640562

174. KATE ELLIS 01/11/2023

174. KATE ELLIS In the 'Season Three' finale episode of , shares with Sara and Marshall the experience of her initial diagnosis of breast cancer over two years ago, her double mastectomy and reconstruction surgeries, her treatments, her recovery, and how she built deeper relationships with others living with cancer at all stages. /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25545006

173. MATT WEIDINGER 01/04/2023

173. MATT WEIDINGER Multi-instrumentalist talks with Sara and Marshall about singing, songwriting, musical influences, and one of his greatest passions in life, the Hammond organ. Find us here: /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25493013

172. JULIA SPIEGL 12/28/2022

172. JULIA SPIEGL is an artist, poet, and reiki practitioner. In our year-end episode of Bonn Park, Julia sits down with Sara and Marshall for a deep and sharing conversation about breaking points, thresholds, rock climbing, universal energy, and love. And how we can do whatever we want. Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25436037

171. JOE MANCINI 12/21/2022

171. JOE MANCINI Joe Mancini is the director and co-founder of for the past 40 years and a member of the Order of Canada. He chats with Sara and Marshall about commitment and gratitude, meaningful work and creating a narrative, St. John’s Kitchen, the drug economy, and believing in the message of community. Find us here: /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25390692

170. TAMARA LOUKS 12/14/2022

170. TAMARA LOUKS Tamara Louks is an arts management professional and co-owner of , a media arts organization and collective of storytellers. Sara and Marshall talk with Louks about advocating for creative communities, celebrating the arts, and the . Find us /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25320864

169. DR. MARY WELLS 12/07/2022

169. DR. MARY WELLS Dr. Mary Wells, the Dean of Engineering at the , sits down with Sara and Marshall to talk about storytelling and women in engineering, gender gaps in physics, and the importance of role models and creating community connections. Find us here: /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25247742

168. WILLOW GAUDETTE 11/30/2022

168. WILLOW GAUDETTE is composed of individuals, including those with lived experience, agencies, and groups committed to supporting sex workers in Waterloo Region. Sara and Marshall speak with Willow Gaudette about education, advocacy, action, the importance of language, and Bad Date reporting. Fins us here: /episode/index/show/bonnparkpodcast/id/25140645

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