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SEASON FIVE, EPISODE THREE

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January 1, 2026

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Where are they now?

Two of our previous guests update us on their latest endeavours.

We start our first podcast of 2026 with a lively chat with our treasured Mascot/Sculptor, Austin Emery. We follow that with a fun interview with the creator of the Little Canada Museum, Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer. Much like their original podcast, each of them has intriguing updates and stories to share.

 

Listen to Season 5, Episode 3 at 

hiddengemstoronto.buzzsprout.com

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Visit JoJoFun Scoops at jojofunscoops.ca​

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And learn more about Austin at austinemery.com

Visit Little Canada at little-canada.ca​

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Austin Emery's original podcast

"YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING?": Tales from inside a Mascot!

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Season 3, Episode 3

buzzsprout.com/1745243/episodes/14227219

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Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer's original podcast

HONEY, I SHRUNK THE COUNTRY! The story behind the creation of Little Canada

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Season 2, Episode 7

buzzsprout.com/1745243/episodes/12349222

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SEASON FIVE, EPISODE TWO

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You Do What For A Living?

A behind the scenes look at two very intriguing professions:
A Sommelier and a Courtroom Sketch Artist
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Alexandra Newbould is one of Canada's preeminent courtroom sketch artists, (she recently covered the much followed Hockey Canada case). She shares her insights into how she handles the pressure of listening to sometimes disturbing evidence all while producing thought-provoking sketches under tight deadlines that will immediately be seen by millions of viewers around the world.

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Nabilah Rawji is a passionate Sommelier in Toronto and in this interview provides some terrific wine-related facts including a few surprises about the many myths surrounding the world of choosing and serving wine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Listen to Season 5, Episode 2 at 

hiddengemstoronto.buzzsprout.com

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     Learn more about Nabila at vinopath.ca

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Visit Alexandra's site at alexandranewbould.com

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SEASON FIVE, EPISODE ONE

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Good Spaces Create Great Places

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       A magazine and a retail store combine
                     to change how we view Toronto.

The  dynamic duo of Matt Blackett and Dylan Reid have been part of an intriguing organization that has played a critical role in making our city better. Matt is the publisher and creative director of Spacing Magazine while Dylan is the Executive Editor. The magazine that analyzes public spaces in Toronto has been nominated for 22 national magazine awards and has taken home four honours.

As if that isn't enough, Matt also manages a retail outlet called Spacing Toronto, which sells all things Toronto related.  While they both  bring a critical eye and indepth analyses of our city's environment  it is done from a hearfelt love of our city. They are fierce committed advocates for Toronto. 

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Dylan Reid

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Listen to Season 5, Episode 1 at 

hiddengemstoronto.buzzsprout.com

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     Visit the Spacing Store at spacingstore.ca

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Learn about the magazine at spacing.ca/magazine

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