Tangents!

Tangents comes to an end with a beloved friend of the podcast, Tom Wilson. A Juno Award-winning musician, vaunted songwriter, acclaimed artist, and a phenomenal storyteller - you'd think Tom would be ready to settle down, but he's just getting started.  Find Tom Wilson at tomwilsononline.com, on Instagram @leeharveyosmond

Originally from Burundi, Arielle and her family fled civil war, coming to Canada. Now, she's the Ward 13 Councillor for the City of London. We talk the journey she took to get there and her emergence as a leader.  Find Arielle Kayabaga at ariellekayabaga.com. or on Instagram @iamaykay 

Jane & Dan sit down with Hamilton entrepreneur and Jonny Blonde co-owner Layal Al-Haidari. Enjoy!  Find Layal below:  @gypsylulublonde @jonnyblondefoodtruck  jonnyblonde.com

Dan kicks off the podcast sharing some of his thoughts on COVID-19. Jane & Dan then sit down with author, speaker, and mentor Betty-Ann Heggie. They discuss Betty-Ann's book 'Gender Physics' and pull back the curtain on her life and the journey she's taken. To get in touch with Betty-Ann Heggie, please visit her website at bettyannheggie.com. 

Jane and Dan sit down with Dave Fauteux, Hamilton food scene icon and owner of Bon Temps. They discuss Dave's French Canadian roots, his coming to and embracing Hamilton as home, and his take on what makes for a great dining experience. Jane and Dan reflect on recent experiences with strangers and the importance of being acknowledged. 

Jane and Dan sit down with Paul Wilson to discuss his four decades working in journalism and journey along the way. Jane and Dan then discuss the tragic month that January has been, civic engagement and the need for more awareness of the world around us. Follow Paul Wilson on Twitter @PaulWilsonInHam Follow Tangents! on Facebook @tangentspodcast, on Twitter & Instragram @Tangents15 

Jane & Dan sit down with  “The Nutrition Artist”, Michelle Jaelin. Love on a real train, being from an immigrant family, and building a business - from failure to success, are all discussed. Finally, Jane & Dan reflect on the end of 2019 and share their optimism for the year ahead! Follow Michelle Jaelin on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @NutritionArtistFollow Tangents! on Facebook @tangentspodcast, on Twitter & Instragram @Tangents15 

Jane and Dan return from their fall hiatus and sit down with Dr. Dianne Saxe, former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. #SewerGate and LRT are discussed among a number of other eye-opening issues facing all of Ontario today. Jane and Dan then express their feelings on #SewerGate and LRT and Dan honours a hero in his life who recently passed.Follow Dr. Dianna Saxe on twitter @envirolaw1 and check out her website saxefacts.com Follow Tangents! on Facebook @tangentspodcast, on Twitter & Instragram @Tangents15 

Jane and Dan sit down with Deirdre Pike to discuss her community advocacy, taking on a leading role in the Anglican Diocese of Niagara as a queer Catholic, waging a war on poverty, and managing social media in today's world. Dan gripes about recruiters and Jane talks about the joys of lawn care.Follow Deirdre on Twitter @deirdrepikeFollow Tangents! on Facebook @tangentspodcast, on Twitter & Instragram @Tangents15 

Jane and Dan sit down with University of Guelph professor Dr. Deanna Behnke-Cook to discuss resiliency, beating cancer, and her life as an educator. Dan talks about turning 30 and Jane wishes for better civil discourse during tumultuous times in Hamilton.Follow Dr. Behnke-Cook on Twitter @professordeanna and check out her website professordeanna.comFollow Tangents! on Facebook @tangentspodcast, on Twitter & Instragram @Tangents15 

Jane and Dan sit down with Hamilton Chamber of Commerce President Keanin Loomis to discuss his career arc, becoming a Hamiltonian and his American roots. Dan talks the Raptors champion run and police officers on twitter. Jane reflects on The Hamilton Spectator's closing their printing presses and the role The Spec has had on her life.Follow Keanin on Twitter @keaninloomisFollow Tangents! on Facebook @tangentspodcast, on Twitter & Instragram @Tangents15 

Tangents! kicks off with a 1-on-1 featuring Jane and Dan as they discuss the podcast coming to fruition, and touch on free menstrual products, Game of Thrones, Bruce Springsteen, and the importance of community.