A Slice of Brockton
Gregory J McLean
There are many interesting people who live in the Brockton community who impact the lives of residents in a positive way. In some cases we may know them well- we are a small community after all- while others fly under the radar. The Slice of Brockton is a podcast that will shed light on these people and their stories through conversations with them. If you know someone lives or works in Brockton, and you think they have a story to tell..reach out through my social media channels and give me a heads up.
Episodes
Dave Schmidt: Brockton's own Musical Royalty
Dave Schmidt has been part of the music scene in Brockton for almost 70 years! Listen in on the journey from his early days skipping out on Hawaiian guitar lessons all the way to the current gigs. Move over Jagger and McCartney...
Cole Dales- Who Says You Can't Go Home Again?
Cole tells us how he came to be back in Brockton after being away to begin his career. And that he is a fledgling Dirt Pig!
Dr. Jaclyn Spitzig- From the Children's Choir to Family Medicine
Don't we love it when our local kids become doctors and then return home to practice? Listen in as Jaclyn shares her children's choir experience as well as lessons learned through COVID. Did you know she has a distaste for Nutella? Me neither.
Pauline Kerr- Telling a Story about our Story Teller
If you are at all familiar with The Walkerton Herald Times, then you know Pauline Kerr. She been telling local stories and now we learn a little bit about our story teller.
Spogmy Shinwari- SHHS Student and Daughter of an Afghan Refugee
Listen in as Spogmy, a grade 10 student at SHHS, tells her story of how she and her family came to Canada and the obstacles faced as refugees before settling in Brockton.
Eye Spy: Dr. Maureen Oyaide Ofenor, Optometrist, Vine Eye Care
Dr. Maureen tells us how she came to be Brockton's optometrist... Dr Maureen is inspired by youth. Listen in and see what impact she is making for our community.
Connie Weber
Connie Weber is about as well known (if not more) in Brockton as the mayor. There is a reason for this. Listen and discover a bit more about her. As far as I know she is not running for council in the fall :)
Premier Episode- Mayor Chris Peabody
Welcome to Episode 1 of a Slice of Brockton featuring Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody. Among other topics we chat about his choice of shoes and chainsaws.
Promo
There are many interesting people who live in the Brockton community who impact the lives of residents in a positive way. In some cases we may know them well- we are a small community after all-while others fly under the radar. The Slice of Brockton is a podcast that will shed light on these people and their stories through conversations with them. . If you know someone lives or works in Brockton, and you think they have a story to tell..reach out through my social media channels and let me know. Be aware residents of Glammis, Pinkerton, Malcolm, Elmwood, Chepstow, Cargill, Riversdale, Eden Grove, The Lakes and Walkerton and all places in between! A Slice of Brockton is on its way,