The Jim Snyder Podcast

It's episode 32 of the Jim Snyder Podcast. Join me as I chat with Gary Olson about the challenges of growing up and coming of age as a blind lapidarist. I'll recap some holiday fun, I have a really bad pun and ask an important question. Be sure to check out Gary's Wyoming PBS special. Wyoming PBS https://youtu.be/luATzmnLHNs If you would like to find out more information about Lapidarist Gary Olson, check out his website. https://lapidarygary.com/ Photo courtesy of PBS Wyoming

On this 31st episode, I'll have some thoughts about Christmas, share memories of some family Christmases and have a really bad pun. I will also have some thoughts and reflections on 2021.

In episode 30 I talk about an unexpected event in my life that through me off my game for a bit. I will also talk about this, that and other things. Finally, will also ask for your thoughts on an up coming podcast. Of course I will have a really bad pun.

I talk about our first trip to the US in two years over the Thanksgiving holiday. Then some unexpected changes at CKPC. As usual, I will wrap it all up with a really bad pun.

In this 28th episode, I'll talk a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I will also talk about my early days at CKPC radio and some very important life lessons I learned that have served me well. You know there's going to be a really bad pun and I will also have an important programming note to pass along. You won't want to miss this episode.

In this 27th episode I'll talk about preparing to make my move to Canada and start work at CKPC in Brantford. I'll have an update on the border and my plans for American Thanksgiving. What would a Jim Snyder Podcast be with out a really bad Pun. How about one that's so bad, you get to double your pun.

It's episode 26 and part two of my conversation with Kim Laver, Research Director of the Jim Snyder Podcast. We will talk about life after high school, getting married, becoming a mom and some other things you might not expect. Like always, we will have another really bad pun.

On this 25th episode you will get to meet the Research Director of the Jim Snyder Podcast, Kim Laver. We will talk about how we met and share some memories growing up. As always there will also be a really bad pun. I would also like to take a moment at this time to acknowledge Kim's husband Chuck who served in the United State Military. Thank you sir for your service to our country.

In this 24th episode I talk a bit about my trip with Sarah to Niagara Fall Ontario, the land border reopening and how I got my job at CKPC in Brantford. I will also have a really bad pun, just in time for Fall and Halloween.

Join me for part two of my conversation with Kelly MacDonald from AMI Audio as well talk a bit more about his journey in radio and some of the subjects he covers on his show Kelly and Company. I will also reach into the E mail and have anther really bad pun. Finally, I will also pay tribute to a gentle giant.

My special guest for this episode is Kelly MacDonald, host of Kelly and Company heard on AMI Audio (Accessible Media Inc.) heard all across Canada. Kelly and I chat and compare notes on what it's like to be on the air with low vision and the challenges that come along with it. I will also bring yo up to dat with what's going on with me and as always I'll have a really bad pun.

In episode 21 I'll bring you up to date with what's going on with Jim. I will also briefly recap my return to Ohio from south Carolina and talk about making a new friend. Oh yes, there is a really bad pun. Trust me. This is a baahhd one.

I will have part 2 of my conversation with Emily Trepanier (tray-PAN-yay). You will recall that Emily is visually impaired, and is also an Educational Assistant with the Vancouver School Board. On top of her career in education, Emily is also a competitive blind snowboarder and has dreams of competing in the Paralympics one day. I will also take a couple of minutes and talk about one of my favorite things about college football. Don't worry, I will also have a really bad pun.

In this season one finale I talk about how hard it was for me to leave Charleston. I soon found out why I was supposed to return to Toledo. We will return to the E mail bag and perhaps you will get a charge out of a really bad pun.

In this episode I'll talk about some of my adventures in Charleston, SC. I will get into a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I'll even dip into the E mail bag and have another really bad pun.

In this episode I tell the story about my return to Ohio after my adventures in the Rocky Mountains. Not only do I find a new place to hang my hat, but I find myself a new friend and a mentor. I'll also have a final construction update and you guessed it, a really bad pun.

I tell of my dealings with a less than accommodating boss while getting adjusted to life in the Rocky Mountains. I'll have a construction update as well as a question I'd like to ask? Oh don't worry, the podcast wouldn't be complete without a really bad pun.

In Episode 14 I talk about some unexpected opportunities that come along as well as working through some unexpected challenges. Stand by for some exciting news, and of course a really bad pun.

In this 13th episode of the podcast I talk about an unexpected change in employment, settling into a new job all while dealing with major eye surgery. Don't worry, there is also a really bad pun.