The Coffee with Crainer Show

Episode 98 features Bill Marra, President & CEO of Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare! Listen in as we look back at Bill’s first year as CEO and how this leadership role compares to his time as a City Councillor and work in the Criminal Justice & Social Services Sector.

Episode 97 features Amber Hunter, Executive Director at Transition to Betterness (T2B)! Listen to this episode to find out how Amber & her team have been providing comfort to patients and families facing life-altering illnesses in Windsor-Essex for the past 25 years!

This episode features distinguished leader, Danielle Campo McLeod. Danielle is a former Paralympian gold medalist, world record holder, and now, the author of her new book, Resurrections! Listen to this interview as we chat about Danielle's swimming career and learn more about what inspired her to begin writing.

Coffee with Crainer makes a return with special guest Goran Todorovic, Broker of Record/Owner of RE/MAX CARE Realty Team Goran! Tune in to hear advice on how to be successful as an agent in the ever-changing real estate industry.

Episode 93 features Dave Hunter, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at The Drive Magzine and Founder of The Ride to Survive. Tune in as we chat about sales, marketing, and his latest work with The Ride to Survive which benefits Transition to Betterness.

Episode 92 features the Fight Like Mason Foundation, an organization helping improve treatment, care, quality of life, and awareness of patients diagnosed with childhood cancers. Listen to this interview to learn more about their mission to defeat the villain (cancer) for good!

Episode 91 features Andrew Dowie, the newly-elected MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh. Listen to find out how Andrew became the first Ontario PC Party candidate elected in Windsor-Tecumseh in 93 years & what he’s looking to achieve during his term.

This episode of Coffee with Crainer features Patti France, President of St. Clair College. In 2015 when appointed, Patti became the first female and St. Clair graduate to become president! Listen to learn more about her role in higher education and how she climbed the leadership ladder at the college.

Amherstburg native, Memorial Cup Champion, Canada Winter Games Gold Medal Winner, OHL Goaltender of the Year… the list goes on! Listen to this episode to find out who Michael DiPietro's life mentor is, what motivates him, the most important character trait for an athlete to possess, and much more.

Episode 88 of #CWC features Dave Hunter, Morning Show Co-Host of 101 WRIF's Dave and Chuck the Freak. Listen to find out how Dave started in radio, how the popular show grew to several radio stations across North America, and where Dave and his team are looking to take things next.

This episode features Nico Fazio, Director of U.S. Options at Nasdaq, Odette School of Business alumnus, and former Managing Director of the John Simpson Odette Student Investment Fund (JSOSIF). Listen to this episode to learn more about Nico’s career in market structure and how he ended up on Wall Street!

Episode 86 features Marty Turco, a retired professional goalie who played 11 seasons in the NHL for the Dallas Stars, Chicago Blackhawks, and Boston Bruins. Today, Marty is the CEO of Kingsville Brewery and President of the Dallas Stars Foundation.

Episode 85 features Fiona Coughlin, Executive Director and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex. Listen to find out more about the valuable work Habitat provides the community and creative solutions to address the housing crisis.

Episode 84 features Stephen MacKenzie, President and Chief Executive Officer of Invest WindsorEssex, a not-for-profit organization responsible for advancing economic development in the region. Listen to find out more about a career in #EcDev and how they are helping make Windsor-Essex the most prosperous region to live, work and play in.

Episode 83 features Irene Moore Davis, an award-winning educator, historian, writer, podcaster, and activist who speaks and writes frequently about equity, diversity, inclusion, and African Canadian history. Listen to find out more about her various initiatives and a career in social activism.

This episode features Andrew Tepperman, president of Tepperman’s. Listen to find out how this Windsor furniture company started in 1925, what their sustainability plan is all about, and where they are headed after 2025.

Episode #81 features Dan Crosby, a local entrepreneur who founded Canadian Protein, Coachwood Capital, and recently purchased Fox Glen Golf Club, now known as Coachwood Golf. Listen to learn more about Dan’s journey as an entrepreneur & advice for the future.

Episode #80 features Dartis Willis, president, CEO, and owner of Windsor Express. Listen to find out how Dartis brought this National Basketball League of Canada team to the community in 2012 and learn more about a career in sports management.

Episode #79 features Amherstburg's own, James Heugh. James is a professional acro athlete and member of Positive Impact Movement, an acrobatic group recently featured on Ellen, America's Got Talent, and many other international competitions. Listen to learn more about how James' unique career path started and what brought him to the entertainment stage.

Episode 78 features the new Executive Director of the Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex County (MCC), Fred Francis! In this interview, Fred shares an inside look at his new role, how the MCC provides support to cultures throughout Windsor-Essex, and his exciting plans for the organization.

Episode #77 features Jeff Burrows, Windsor-born drummer for The Tea Party, philanthropist, and community leader. This interview shares how he started in music, why he chooses to give back through MANY charity events, and more.

Episode #76 features The Honourable Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development in Ontario. Minister McNaughton reflects on his past four years heading into the provincial election and shares the opportunities that lie ahead for Windsor-Essex as we receive a new $5B electric vehicle plant. 

Episode #75 features Windsor's Datsunn, a multidisciplinary artist and beat producer. Datsunn uses a sampler and other instruments to create lo-fi hip-hop beats and songs. You can often find him performing live sets on Twitch and YouTube to thousands of people. Find out how Datsunn started producing, built his brand, and where he sees the electronic music scene heading in the next 5-10 years.

Episode #74 features Toni Ronayne, Managing Director of Little Caesars Pizza Canada and former Vice-President at Freshii. On top of this, Toni has held several other senior leadership positions with leading brands in Canada and across the globe. Tune in as Toni shares her strategies for brand growth in both retail and food industries.

Episode #73 features "The Voice of the Toronto Maples Leafs", Joe Bowen. Joe started his career with the Leafs in '82, and since then, has broadcasted over 3,000+ games. Tune in to learn more about how his career in sports commentating started, some of the most memorable games he has covered, and more.