Poonicast.
The Poonicast, co-hosted by urban planning myth Gary Pooni, is a series of conversations that celebrates folks who are driving positive change in Greater Vancouver. We’re shining a spotlight on good people doing good things in the city and introducing you to some of our favourite locals. From actors and athletes to philanthropists and musicians, these hometown heroes will motivate and inspire you to make a difference in your own community.
Poonicast.
Latest Episodes
Episode 24: Mayor Mike Hurley: From Belfast to Burnaby
In this episode of the Poonicast, Gary Pooni and co-host Sabine sit down with Mayor Mike Hurley of Burnaby, a man whose journey from a tiny council home in rural Northern Ireland to city hall is anything but ordinary.Mike opens up about ...
Episode 23: Kam Badwal: Raising the Next Generation of Canadian Soccer
In this episode of the Poonicast, Gary Pooni and co-host Kavi Tur sit down with Kam Badwal, South Asian community advocate and father of Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Jeevan Badwal.Kam shares his journey from a village in Punjab to Newt...
Episode 22: Jane Talbot & Mike McDonald: Culture, Community, and the Future of Downtown
In this episode of the Poonicast, Gary Pooni and new co-host Jamie Gladman sit down with Jane Talbot, CEO of Downtown Vancouver BIA, and Mike McDonald, owner of Library Square Public House.Mike opens up about growing up in Whalley, disco...
Episode 21: Kandyse McClure & Celeste Ziegler – Actors, Advocates, and Vancouver's Own
In this episode of the Poonicast, Gary Pooni sits down with two returning Poonicast favourites: Kandyse McClure, known for her roles in Battlestar Galactica and Virgin River, and Celeste Ziegler, currently starring in Upload on Amazon Prime alo...
Episode 20: Lisa Spitale & Gerardo Corro - Building New Westminster From The Ground Up
In this episode of the Poonicast, Gary Pooni sits down with Lisa Spitale, outgoing CAO of the City of Westminster after 33 years of public service, and Gerardo Corro, Executive Director of Tourism New Westminster — joined by Grade 8 provincial ...