BMO Inside Stories

BMO Inside Stories

Inside Stories, presented by BMO, takes the listener into the homes of people across North America during the COVID-19 era. From well-known North Americans through to the new everyday heroes at your local grocery till, these unusual times have impacted everyone. Join host Scott Simmie for stories that will inform, entertain – and even inspire.

Episodes

20 Saving lives from the sky

October 2, 2020 • 38 mins
Today’s guest is something of a visionary. He took a brilliant idea and made it happen. And, as we’ll discover, this business is saving lives every single day.
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19 Grounded

September 25, 2020 • 32 mins
International air travel has plummeted during the pandemic. It’s down 84 per cent compared with one year ago, and thousands of jets worldwide have been taken out or service. As we hear from today’s guest on Inside Stories, there are some occupations where it’s not an option to “work from home.”
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18 An Electrifying Transformation

September 18, 2020 • 30 mins
Today on Inside Stories, we’ll hear from an Electric Vehicle convert. Seth Weintraub climbed into a Tesla for a test drive back in 2013. In that one short drive…he was hooked. He also believes we’re in the midst of an automotive revolution.
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17 Moving from Staycation…to Vacation

September 11, 2020 • 30 mins
The pandemic has hammered the global travel industry. Fewer people are traveling, and they’re staying closer to home. We speak with industry expert and accomplished traveler Jim Byers about how the very nature of travel is changing, and how the industry has been trying to adapt.
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16 Virtual Healing

September 4, 2020 • 28 mins
Though we’ve all adapted, there’s no denying these are still stressful times. Today on Inside Stories, we explore new tools that allow us to train our brains to de-stress. Guest Sarah Hill is the CEO of Healium – a system that allows you to change what you see...using only your thoughts.
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15 The World Wide Web(s)

August 28, 2020 • 30 mins
Tea Francis has an unusual – and undeniable – area of interest: Spiders. Why, you might ask? It’s a good question. And Tea has plenty of good answers.
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14 The Perfect Storms

August 21, 2020 • 28 mins
Bad weather drives most of us indoors. But Mark Robinson heads outside – seeking the most powerful storms and natural phenomenon on the planet. In fact, there’s a very good reason he calls himself a Storm Hunter.
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13 The Middle Kingdom View

August 7, 2020 • 27 mins
For Bill Siggins, the pandemic has unfolded much differently than for people in North America. That’s because he lives in the country where all of this began: China. 
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12 All the World’s *Not* a Stage

July 31, 2020 • 27 mins
Sports may be restarting, but Broadway is still dark. Writer and performer Bob Martin lives in this world…a sector that simply cannot get back to 'Business as Usual' while COVID-19 remains.
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11 A True Pandemic Expert

July 17, 2020 • 25 mins
Odds are, you’ve seen Laurie Garrett being interviewed about the pandemic. Laurie has reported on infectious outbreaks for decades, is considered one of the world’s top authorities on the spread of COVID19 – and has some very strong thoughts on how it has been handled.
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10 Caring in the time of COVID-19

July 8, 2020 • 25 mins
On this edition of Inside Stories, we’re pleased to be joined by Dr. Brian Cuthbertson. A critical care physician, he’s one of many helping to care for the sickest of the sick during this pandemic. 
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09 An Attitude of Gratitude

June 26, 2020 • 25 mins
Renaldo Lawrence is a US-born educator, storyteller, and former NBA player. More than that, however, he's an inspiration. Host Scott Simmie reached Renaldo in the UK, where he now lives. 
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08 An Elevated Perspective

June 19, 2020 • 26 mins
This edition of Inside Stories is truly something special. Join guest Kelly Lepley as she shares with host Scott Simmie not only her amazing career, but a tremendous story about personal transformation. Her story is a triumph – making for an episode we guarantee you won’t forget.
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07 The Non-Stop Story

June 12, 2020 • 23 mins
While COVID-19 has slowed things down for countless people across the globe, it’s only made life busier for Jacqueline Charles. The pandemic has kept the Miami woman working at an unprecedented pace…and that’s not likely to change anytime soon.
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06 An Historic, Hopeful Time

June 5, 2020 • 26 mins
This Special Edition of Inside Stories features Lamorne Morris. He’s a successful comedic actor who has appeared in such movies as Yesterday, Game Night and the newly released Bloodshot. He's also an African American – and has some very heartfelt thoughts on the Civil Rights movement currently sweeping America. He joins host Scott Simmie from Los Angeles...to share his Inside Story.
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05 The Longest Intermission

June 4, 2020 • 21 mins
For Maestro Kent Nagano, the music is on pause. The acclaimed conductor is now in Paris, with his family, waiting for public gatherings – and public concerts – to resume. While very concerned about the toll the pandemic has taken, Maestro Nagano is also taking the time to slow down, reflect – and reconnect. He joins Scott Simmie to share his Inside Story. Credit: Musical excerpts heard in this podcast are taken from the recording: ...
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04 The Joy of Dancing Bhangra-style

May 27, 2020 • 18 mins
From a tiny cabin in the wilderness, Gurdeep Pandher is on a mission to spread joy. How? Through sharing and teaching his love of Bhangra dancing – along with his love of life.
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03 The Inside Story of Gabriela Herman – Professional Photographer

May 20, 2020 • 20 mins
In normal times, Gabriela Herman would be ramping up for another busy season right now: Preparing for photo shoots, and quite likely travel, on behalf of her many clients. But things are going to be very different this year. Join host Scott Simmie as Gabriela shares her own Inside Story.
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02 The Story of Our Lifetime

May 13, 2020 • 19 mins
Former CBC News Anchor and Chief Correspondent Peter Mansbridge has spent an entire career covering major stories, but they all pale in comparison with this one. Join Peter as he shares his perspective – and his Inside Story – with host Scott Simmie.
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01 Both a Major League Athlete and a Stay-at-Home Dad

April 29, 2020 • 21 mins
Before the world changed so drastically, Toronto FC Defender Justin Morrow was beginning another season of Major League Soccer. But after just two games – one in California and the second on home turf in Toronto – Morrow began adapting to a very different schedule.
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