Bring Back The Porch
Bring Back The Porch, a podcast about simpler times when folks sat on their porch, and felt a sense of community. Everything was discussed on the porch from life, family, politics, and religion. Hosted by Bernie Leahy, this podcast aims to reignite those conversations, while giving people a chance to share their perspectives.
Episodes
20 episodes
Mayoral Episode 2025 - Alan Rose
Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Alan Rose. Alan arrived early to the porch for his visit much like he did to the campaign, starting this summer with a booth at the Stampede. He has a lot of ideas that he thinks would make our city a great p...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:27
Mayoral Episode 2025 - Andy McGrogan
Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Andy McGrogan. He has kept our community safe as a police officer and retired as the Chief of the Medicine Hat Police Service. Instead of enjoying all the recreation the city has to offer, in 2021 Andy McGrog...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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40:26
Mayoral Episode 2025 - Linnsie Clark
Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Linnsie Clark. She has been in charge of the Mayor's office for the last 4 years. She comes from a background of law and isn't afraid to challenge the rules. Linnsie takes a seat on the porch to discuss her t...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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35:10
Mayoral Episode 2025 - Drew Barnes
Special Mayoral Candidate Episode - Drew Barnes. From Medicine Hat Cub to MLA Drew Barnes has been out in front of the community for years. Stick handling pucks and issues. He comes to the porch with what he hopes is a plan to get Hatters to vo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:03
Episode 3 Jim Groom
Episode 3 The civic election is over a month away Brian sits on the porch with Jim Groom. He is a political scientist from Medicine Hat. The election is the subject, everything from the provincial-municipal dynamic to what it means for a candid...
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45:18
Episode 2 Anna Mykheieva
Imagine being a young woman who has just graduated with a Masters Degree in Marketing and planning a trip to Europe when your country is suddenly at war with Russia. Anna left everyone she knew and loved and made the impossible decision t...
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15:25
Bring Back the Porch Returns!! Bernie sits down with long time broadcaster Brian Konrad
Bernie and Brian sit down for a conversation about the need for local thoughtful discussions in Medicine Hat. Brian discusses the closure of CHAT Television and the gap it has left in our community.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:45
Episode 12: Northwest Industrial Area Structure Plan
Today on the porch Bernie Leahy sits down with fellow Realtor Frank Devine, user stakeholder Ian Parkinson and Councillor Shila Sharps to discuss the Northwest Industrial Area Structure Plan. We hear first hand experience about the proces...
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1:11:44
Episode 11: New Porch Set
Bernie and Greg sit down with Ina and Tabitha to talk on the Porch.On this episode we discuss what is new and upcoming on the Porch. Greg and Bernie touch on real estate and Bernie mentions some of his recent art purchases....
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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27:34
Bring Back The Porch Episode 10 with Tornado Hunter Greg Johnson
Bring Back The Porch Episode 10 with Tornado Hunter Greg JohnsonGreg Johnson is one of North America’s top professional storm-chasers and severe weather experts. He is also an accomplished photographer, speaker and workshop leader...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:51
Episode 9: With special guest host Bill Cocks, discussing MHART
Episode 9: With special guest host Bill CocksOn the porch we discuss MHART (Medicine Hat and Area Refugee Team) with Nancy Cocks and Linda Chapman.For more information please visit:https://stjohnsmedicinehat.ca/get-involved/mh...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:12
Bring Back The Porch Episode 8 with Bill Cocks and Fred Crittenden
Bring Back The Porch Episode 8 with Bill Cocks and Fred CrittendenToday on the porch we discuss the results of the 2021 City of Medicine Hat Election along with a former Member of Council and retired Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:26
Bring Back The Porch Episode 7 with Linnsie Clark and Ramona Robins
Bring Back The Porch Episode 7 with Linnsie Clark and Ramona Robins
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:02:41
Bring Back The Porch Episode 6 with Shila Sharps
Episode 6Bernie Leahy and Shila Sharps for City Council Shila Sharps is running for City Council in Medicine Hat for the 2021 election.Episode brought to you by: Bernie Leahy and Greg Keen - Realtors - Source 1 Realty Cor...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:08
Bring Back The Porch Episode 5 with Alison Van Dyke
Alison Van Dyke for Medicine Hat City Council
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:31
Bring Back The Porch Episode 4 with Cassi Hider
CASSI HIDERCommunity-minded • Trustworthy • Compassionate2021 Medicine Hat Council Candidate
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:38
Bring Back The Porch Episode 3 with Marco Jansen
Bring Back The PorchS01E03Marco Jansenfrom Elect Marco Jansen to City Council@ElectMarcoJansen
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:38
Bring Back The Porch Episode 2 - Linnsie Clark
Bring Back The Porch - Episode 2 with Bernie Leahy and Linnsie Clark
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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42:34
Bring Back The Porch Episode 1
Bring Back The Porch - Episode 1Greg KeenBernie LeahyIna LeahyNicole PituleyS01E01
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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33:42
Meet the Candidates: Allison Knodel, Alison Van Dyke, Cassi Hider, Shila Sharps, and Linnsie Clark
Hosted by Station Coffee Company's Jeremy Knodel, and Bring Back the Porch host Bernie Leahy. The two hosts sit down with five local candidates running in the upcoming municipal election in Medicine Hat, Alberta and dive...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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51:48