Airdrie Inside
Airdrie Inside, with host and long time Airdrie resident, Chris Glass | Bringing light to our homegrown and hardworking heroes.
Episodes
51 episodes
Corbie Dorner: Airdrie's Piano Man
Most musicians think they have to choose: the stability of a "real job" or the freedom of the stage. Corbie Dorner chose both. As a beloved band teacher at Bert Church High School and a dueling pianist at Aussie Rules, Corbie lives at the in...
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Chad Stewart: City Councillor
Most politicians follow a standard path: Law school, business, public office. Chad Stewart took the scenic route. From a 26-year career on a manufacturing floor to becoming a firefighter in his 30s, and now pitching horror novels to Hollywoo...
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Flaysher: One More Light
You can travel the world looking for your sound, but sometimes you have to come home to find it. Brad and Ryan Fleischer (Flaysher) grew up on 90s rock and construction sites. They went to Toronto to chase the music dream, only to realize th...
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Jeremy Pollock: Dreadnaught Films
Jeremy had friends winning Oscars for Lord of the Rings... and they were miserable. They were just one of a thousand people who "worked on Legolas's cape." That realization sent filmmaker Jeremy Pollock on a different ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Heather Spearman: Airdrie's New Mayor
Season 2 of Airdrie Inside kicks off with a bang ad we sit down with a true powerhouse: Airdrie's new Mayor, Heather Spearman.In this exclusive conversation, Chris dives into the questions many of us have been asking since election nigh...
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Season 2
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Jo-Anne Yau: Mentor
What if your greatest failure was actually your biggest opportunity? Jo-Anne Yau's life was supposed to go one way: become a doctor. When that dream died, she discovered a more powerful path. From a shy kid in Airdrie's only Chinese family t...
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Erin Belley: Tattoos and More
The "starving artist" is a story we tell ourselves. The "gatekept industry" is a wall waiting to be torn down. Erin Belley walked away from the toxic, old-school tattoo world only to come back and build a new one from the ground up—one that ...
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Airdrie Inside-DC Garth Rabel
Some jobs are just jobs. Others become a code for living. After 48 years of service, Airdrie Fire Department's Deputy Chief Garth Rabel shares the profound, simple, and powerful philosophy that has guided his life and shaped a generation of ...
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Tara Pickford: Ambition Performing Arts
As Airdrie races towards 100,000 people, one critical piece of infrastructure is being left behind: a home for its artists. Tara Pickford—entrepreneur, arts advocate, and leader—reveals the hidden struggle and immense potential of Airdrie's ...
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Marilyne Aalhus: Airdrie Chamber of Commerce
Airdrie is one of Canada's fastest-growing cities, but behind the boom is a battle for its soul. Why are local businesses struggling to survive amidst record population growth? Why are residents still driving to Calgary to spend their money?...
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Brandon Hegedus: Hegedüs Automobili
In a quiet Airdrie garage, Brandon Hegedus is doing the impossible. He's not just restoring cars; he's building legendary Ferraris and vintage race cars from nothing but tubing, carbon fiber, and a relentless passion. This is the story of ho...
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Kimble Christie: Airdrie Sport Council
In Airdrie, we celebrate the big wins, but what about the people who make it all possible? Kimble Christie, Chair of the Airdrie Sport Council, joins us to reveal the "Airdrie POPS"—a new initiative to honor the unsung heroes of our communit...
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Kaal Cheyne: Nose Creek Player
Join host Chris Glass as he sits down with Kaal Cheyne from Nose Creek Players to discuss Airdrie's thriving Theatre scene, the exciting new Inspire Center, and how community Theatre builds belonging in this growing city. Celebrating 40 year...
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Ryder Frampton: Newest Dino
Airdrie Inside host Chris Glass sits down with Ryder Frampton, George McDougall Mustangs star defensive back who recently signed with the University of Calgary Dinos. Ryder shares his football journey from Atoms to high school, discusses Air...
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Steve Jevne: The Voice of Airdrie
Join host Chris Glass as he sits down with Airdrie musician Steve Jevne for an intimate conversation about his musical journey, from his early days inspired by Guns N' Roses to his current country music career. Steve shares stories about loc...
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Michelle Bates: Airdrie Health Foundation
After losing her 5-year-old son Lane in 2009 due to limited healthcare access, Michelle Bates transformed her grief into action. This powerful interview reveals how the Airdrie Health Foundation was born from tragedy and has since improved h...
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Sammy Randhawa: Community Builder
Airdrie Inside presents an inspiring conversation with Sandip "Sammy" Randhawa, a pillar of Airdrie's Sikh community who's transforming the city through service, cultural celebration, and community building. From feeding thousands weekly thr...
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Jacob Ardown: On The Bench
Meet Jacob Ardown, the "natural athy, purebred beauty and weapon on the sheet" behind the viral hockey comedy sensation "On The Bench." With 464K Instagram followers and 162K YouTube subscribers, Jacob and his crew have turned accidental goo...
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Kyle Wudrich: Airdrie's Brewmaster
Join host Chris Glass as he sits down with Kyle Wudrich, owner and brewmaster of 948 Brewing, to discuss Airdrie's growing craft beer scene, the challenges of opening during COVID-19, and how community support has been crucial to their succe...
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Doreen Ayorech: Investing Africa from Airdrie
Discover why Africa is becoming the hottest investment destination for Canadian entrepreneurs! In this eye-opening interview, Doreen Ayorech, founder of As Well As Strategic Concepts, reveals how investors are safely capitalizing on Africa's ma...
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Adam Blasetti: Adamo Bistro
Join host Chris Glass as he sits down with longtime friend Adam Blasetti, former BC Lions and Montreal Alouettes coach, who's making a bold career pivot by opening Adamo Bistro inside Airdrie's Genesis Place.In this inspiring episode of...
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Colton Jackson-McConnell: Airdrie Gold
When Airdrie's own Colton Jackson and Team Alberta were down 21-0 to cocky Ontario in the U18 National Championship, nobody expected what happened next...Join Chris Glass on Airdrie Inside as he sits down with Bert Church Charg...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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Juan Cardenas: Leader of the Future
Join host Chris Glass as he interviews Juan Cardenas, one of Airdrie's most dedicated youth leaders, on this episode of Airdrie Inside. Juan is a dedicated volunteer and one of the brightest young voice in Airdrie. Discover how young voices ...
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