
Talking with the School of Transportation
A podcast helping students better understand complex automotive theory.
Episodes
19 episodes
The Motorcycle Mojo... ft. Alex Grupp
In this episode Harnek and Ian get the privilege of chatting with the one and only Alex Grupp. Alex is the coordinator for the Motorcycle and Power sports department at Centennial College. We learn about the different programs in the department...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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49:28

Digital Volt Ohm Meters(DVOM) Ft. Nalepka and Gullison
In this episode we have returning guests Garrett Nalepka and Justin Gullison back to discuss an important tool that some students can find challenging the DVOM or Digital Volt Ohm Meter. Garrett and Justin both teach the AUTO 106 course that th...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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55:24

A Simple Planetary Gear Set... Let's make an OER!
In this episode Harnek and Ian discuss a simple planetary gear set and review some basic gear theory. This episode of the Talking with SOT podcast will be licensed in a special way! Using a Creative Commons license this podcast is open source t...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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20:24

A Master Cylinder Discussion ft. Jason D'amico
In this episode we have the notorious Jason D'Amico back to chat about master cylinders and the start of the brake system. D'Amico is going on a run to be the most frequent guest!If you enjoy the podcast or just feel like giving us a 5 s...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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44:58

Ontario Skills... ft. Bill Couchie, Ian Howcroft, Chudy, Zaf & Mark V and Aaron Schoenmaker
In this episode Harnek and Ian travel to the Toronto Congress Center and live podcast from the Centennial College booth! Tune in for some fascinating interviews with Bill Couchie, First Nations, Métis, & Inuit (FNMI) Initiatives Program Fac...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:29

A chat with some level 2 day release apprenticeship students!
In this episode Harnek and Ian have some of the Level 2 students on for a conversation about the day release program. Micheal Tremblay and Josh Martin discuss the ups and downs of the trade and getting up early for those morning classes.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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53:27

A/C fundamentals. Ft. Justin Gullison and Alister Lopes.
In this episode we have the talented Alister Lopes and the one and only Justin "Gully" Gullison to chat about A/C how a vehicle is cooled. Harnek and Ian start with a recap of the 2024 Centennial College SOT skills competition and what it...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:03:10

Annnnd... they're done. ft. Matthew Demong and Joey Fares
A couple exceptional level 3 students from the Block Apprenticeship program discuss the ups and downs of trade school. Join Ian, Harnek, Matthew Demong and Joey Fares on a fun conversation about school, the shop, passing block level 3, Electude...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:03:42

Season 2! A chat about protection... circuit protection.
In the season 2 premier episode Ian and Harnek sit down and chat about circuit protection. In an electrical world, how do we stay safe? Listen in for a fun chat about how fuses, fusible links, circuit breakers and monitored circuits work.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:52

310B... some numbers and letters. A chat with the Body Shop ft. Kennelly and Chudy
Harnek and Ian are joined by the fantastical Jesse Kennelly and the impressive Daniel Chudy for a conversation about the Body Shop department. From the different courses that the Body Shop teaches to safety and the art of painting, the conversa...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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43:56

A trip to TARGA... ft. Alan McClelland and Garrett Nalepka
Harnek and Ian have the stately Alan McClelland and the renowned Garrett Nalepka back on to discuss the TARGA race and how the Centennial College School of Transportation supports the team. Students are chosen to join the pit crew to ensure the...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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38:02

Service Information ft. Lopes
Harnek and Ian have the incredibe Alister Lopes on for the second time to discuss service information. What is service information?? Well listen in for some advice on navigating it as well as bettering yourself in your automotive career.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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49:14

Getting to know Alan McClelland... the Dean of the School of Transportation
In the first episode of the Getting to Know series Harnek and Ian have an excellent conversation with the Dean of the School of Transportation at Centennial College Alan McClelland. We learn about how to succeed as a student at Centennial, are ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:14

Suspension Types and Components ft. Lirette and D'Amico
Harnek and Ian are joined by the marvellous Jason D'Amico and the one and only Robert Lirette for a conversation about suspension types and components. From MacPherson or Jay's favourite "multi-link to a Ford Twin "I" Beam the fellas bring some...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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43:38

The students speak!! ft. Madison Wardle and Jakob Lee
Harnek and Ian are joined by a couple of Level 2 Block apprenticeship students Madison Wardle and Jakob Lee. They discuss what it is like being an apprentice, how to brand yourself as an apprentice and what are some of the more challenging subj...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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52:22

A chat about relays ft. Greene and Lirette
Harnek and Ian are joined by the wonderful Robert Lirette and the powerful Mary Greene as they chat about how relays function in an automotive setting. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors some fun questions that give you more...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:09

Clutch Components and Friction ft. D'Amico and Lopes
Harnek and Ian are joined by the one and only Jason D'Amico and the powertrains guru Alister Lopes for a conversation about clutch components and how friction plays such an important role. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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37:04

A chat about magnetism ft. Peart and Nalepka
Harnek and Ian are joined by the notorious Garrett Nalepka and the beloved Collin Peart for a conversation about magnetism. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors some fun questions that give you more insight on who they really ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:55

And it begins... Talkin' with S.O.T introduction
Ian and Harnek sit down and chat about what the Talking with the School of Transportation podcast hopes to become. In the conversation you will hear about what we want to continue learning about, what topics or content we hope to bring to you, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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24:00
