The Jonathan van Bilsen Show
Photo-journalist, Jonathan van Bilsen interviews compelling guests and discovers the story behind the person. A new episode every month.
Episodes
April 21, 2024 • 27 mins
In this episode, Jonathan van Bilsen interviews author Connie Di Pietro and discusses her latest trilogy. The second guest is Jody Reid, a psychic Medium who shares some interesting and surprising information.
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March 17, 2024 • 48 secs
Matt Passafiume is the co-owner and brainchild behind Applewood Farm Winery. In this episode, Jonathan van Bilsen learns all about the art of making wine and the history behind Meade.
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February 18, 2024 • 27 mins
In this episode, filmed on the stage of the Town Hall Theatre, in front of a live audience, Jonathan vanBilsen interviews actor, Graeme Powell and musician, Judy Anderson. Enjoy the laughs, as they try to teach him their craft.
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January 21, 2024 • 27 mins
Marc Gibbons is a cancer survivor, who is the brainchild behind the Port Perry pedals, a fundraising event that has raised over $100,000 for Cancer research in Durhan Region. Learn all about his battles and find out teh Story Behind the Person.
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December 17, 2023 • 27 mins
In this Christmas special, Jonathan's guests are dancer, Jasmin Reville, who performs a wonderful ballet from The Nutcracker, followed by crooner, Irwin Smith, who sings Oh Holy Night. learn the story behind the person as Jonathan interviews each guest.
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November 19, 2023 • 27 mins
In this episode, Jonathan interviews Terry Coyne, a successful businessman who has recently entered the political arena. From his early days in Northern Ontario to his thriving business in Durham Region, this is a true Stroy Behind the Person.
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October 15, 2023 • 27 mins
Suzanne Garriock is an accomplished violinist, who has spent her career as an educator, but has created an environment for children to expand their creative musical talent. In this episode, Jonathan van Bilsen finds out about two dozen violins, Suzanne has had to find a new home for.
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September 17, 2023 • 27 mins
Wilma Wotten is the newly elected mayor of Scugog Township. In this episode, Jonathan van Bilsen learns about her upbringing in rural Durha. Wilma also shares how she entered politics and what it means to be mayor of a bustling, vacation community, on the outskirts of Canada's largest city.
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August 20, 2023 • 27 mins
Chris Creamer is an entrepreneur who created a website when he was 14. The site focuses on sports information, primarily team logos and image. He is currently at 15 million views per month and is the 'go-to' site for all sports enthusiasts and celebrities. Find out the story behind the person as Jonathan van Bilsen interviews this well-known influencer.
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July 16, 2023 • 27 mins
In this episode, #Jonathan van Bilsen interviews well-known sportscaster #Lance Brown. Find out about Lance's early years in broadcasting, a few costly mistakes he made and his venture into politics, upon his retirement.
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June 18, 2023 • 27 mins
Jonathan van Bilsen interviews the newest Member of Parliament for Durham Region, Todd McCarthy. In this episode, we learn all about what it is like being a trial lawyer and bridging from the corporate world into politics.
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May 21, 2023 • 27 mins
Jonathan van Bilsen's guest on this episode is Taylor Bursey a media personality in Durham Region. She has done primetime radio, currently hosts a television show, produces a podcast and is learning all about marketing.
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for more information contact: info@jonathanvanbilsen.com
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April 16, 2023 • 27 mins
Lucy Black is an educator and author and has written several books. Her latest, Stella's Carpet touches on the emotional drama felt by 2 survivors of WWII and their daughter and granddaughter. Lucy brings the characters to life and during her interview with Jonathan van Bilsen much of the background surfaces.
for more information contact: info@jonathanvanbilsen.com
for more information contact: info@jonathanvanbilsen.com
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April 16, 2023 • 27 mins
Terry Vos is the owner and operator of Vos, Your Independent Grocer, in Port Perry. The pandemic has undoubtedly affected the industry and the current economy is not helping. Join Jonathan van Bilsen as he interviews Mr. Vos and we learn the Story Behind the Person.
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March 19, 2023 • 28 mins
Jonathan van Bilsen's guest is Don Lovisa, the president of Durham College. Find out how advanced Durham College is and how they attract students. He will also discuss what is being done to fulfill workplace needs.
for more information contact: info@jonathanvanbilsen.com
for more information contact: info@jonathanvanbilsen.com
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January 15, 2023 • 27 mins
Canadians every day, including children, are overdosing on opioids. As Dr. Matthew Schurter points out in this in-depth interview, it is high time we did more to stop an epidemic killing far too many. Join Jonathan van Bilsen, as we learn the Story Behind the Person
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December 18, 2022 • 27 mins
In this episode, Jonathan van Bilsen int\erviews Doug McLatchy, better known as 'Mr. Hockey'. Doug has been collecting sports memorabilia since he was a boy and has amassed a fantastic collection. He is one of the few people in the world with a photo of every NHL hockey player that ever hit the ice.
Contact Doug McLatchy: mrhockey121@gmail.com
For more information please contact info@jonathanvanbilsen.com
Contact Doug McLatchy: mrhockey121@gmail.com
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November 20, 2022 • 27 mins
In this episode, Jonathan's guest is Rob Messervey, President of the Scugog Lake Stewards. Issues facing the lake are grave and a solution is at hand. Rob discusses the history of the lake as well as what we need to do to fix it.
Contact Rob Messervey: scugoglakestewards.com
For more information contact info@jonathanvanbilsen.com
Contact Rob Messervey: scugoglakestewards.com
For more information contact info@jonathanvanbilsen.com
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October 16, 2022 • 28 mins
Trena DeBruijn is the President of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation, which is responsible for raising in excess of $4 million to purchase a new CT Scanner. Join Jonathan van Bilsen as Trena explains what the foundation does and how they raised the funds for this great new piece of equipment.
Contact Trena deBruijn: pphfoundation.ca
For more information contact info@jonathanvanbilsen.com
Contact Trena deBruijn: pphfoundation.ca
For more information contact info@jonathanvanbilsen.com
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September 18, 2022 • 27 mins
Jonathan van Bilsen interviews entrepreneur and small business owner, Tony Janssen. Find out all about the trials and challenges of running a small business, as well as the story behind the person who started when he was 25 and has given back so much to the community.
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