The Coffee with Crainer Show

Episode #72 features Kylie Masse, a 4x Olympic Medalist, 2x World Champion, and University of Toronto alum. Listen in to find out how her career in competitive swimming first started, what the sport has taught her about life, and much more.

Episode #71 features Dave Cassidy, president of Unifor Local 444, which represents 20,000 active and retired members in 31 workplaces across the community. Listen in to learn more about his role, his proudest moments with Unifor, and where the opportunities lie in skilled trades throughout Windsor-Essex.

Episode #70 features Windsor's own, Brandon McBride. Brandon is a two-time Canadian Olympian and currently holds the national record for 800 metres. Growing up, Brandon attended W.F. Herman Secondary School, and then went on to study and compete at Mississippi State University. Tune in to hear more about his track and field career and what he's been up to since the Summer Olympics in 2021.

Episode #69 features professional GTD driver, Roman De Angelis! Born and raised in Windsor-Essex, Roman began his racing career at just 9 years old. Since then, he has had many championships under his belt, including first-place finishes at the Detroit Grand Prix, Petit Le Mans, IMSA GTD Sprint Cup, and much more. Listen to find out what life is like in the fast lane!

Episode #68 brings together two brothers from Windsor, ON, Jake and Josh Jorgensen to share the story behind their brand, BlacktipH. Founded in 2008, BlacktipH is the most subscribed online saltwater fishing show in the world with a fan base of more than 10 million. Listen to this episode to learn more about their entrepreneurial journey and what it's like catching the biggest fish in the sea!

Episode #67 features the Canadian blues rock duo from Windsor, Ontario, The Blue Stones! Band members, Tarek Jafar, and Justin Tessier have been climbing the Canadian and U.S. Rock Charts since they released their debut LP Black Holes in 2018. Aspiring musicians and music lovers, listen in to learn how they made it in the music industry! Photo by: Jennifer McCord    

Episode #66 features Joe Siddall, a former professional baseball catcher for the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins, and Detroit Tigers. Today, Joe is a Studio Analyst on Sportsnet's Blue Jay's Central television program. Listen to learn more about a career in MLB and broadcasting.

Episode #65 features Zachery Dereniowski (@mdmotivator), a Windsor-born mental health activist, motivational speaker, and founder of the Mental Health Movement (MHM). At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zachery began sharing mental health content on TikTok and other social media platforms and has since built an online community of over 3.8M! Listen to learn more and be inspired.

This episode features Windsor-based muralist, David Derkatz a.k.a. "Derkz." Derkz specializes in large exterior murals and has his work displayed in cities across the globe, including dozens of murals right here in Windsor-Essex. Notably, Derkz has completed murals for American YouTuber Jake Paul and rapper Vanilla Ice.

Episode #63 features Alex Deans, a Canadian-British inventor known for his work developing iAid, a navigation device for those visually impaired. Alex is also Queen Elizabeth II’s Youth Leader for Canada and has recently founded Pickle, an artificial intelligence company helping expedite decision-making in clinical medicine. Listen to this interview to learn more about his very impressive career p...

This episode features Windsor criminal defence lawyer, Patrick Ducharme. Patrick has recently received the most prestigious honour in Canada’s legal profession, the G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal. In this interview, we discuss his four-decade career dedicated to legal advocacy and education, and what it means to have received this award.

Episode #61 was live at Windsor's Automobility and Innovation Centre featuring special guests Ed Dawson and Akash Charuvila from Invest WindsorEssex! Listen to this episode to discover how a $4.6M virtual reality cave is helping support autonomous vehicle development in our region.

This episode features startup leader, Bekim Merdita. Bekim is the Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Edison Financial, a financial technology company taking a unique approach to mortgages, real estate, auto, and media services. Listen in to learn more about the many opportunities available in fintech.

Joining this episode is Dan MacDonald, talk show host on AM800's The Dan MacDonald Show and Hear + Now Local Music Show. Dan is also an active member of the performing arts community in Windsor-Essex. Listen to learn more about his many passion projects and the hurdles he faced along the way.

This episode features Max De Angelis, President of Fortis Group Inc.—a top 40 construction company in Canada. Listen to learn more about how Fortis Group builds stronger communities and discover the opportunities available in construction.

Joining this episode is Dwight Duncan, Ontario's former Minister of Finance and MPP who represented the ridings of Windsor—Walkerville, Windsor—St. Clair and Windsor—Tecumseh. Today, Dwight is a Senior Strategic Advisor at McMillan LLP and serves on various boards. Listen in to learn more about his exciting career in and out of politics.

Joining this episode is Helga Reidel, President & CEO of ENWIN Utilities Ltd. Helga has taken on numerous leadership roles, including her former roles as CAO for the City of Windsor and Vice President of Finance for WFCU Credit Union. Listen in to learn the tips and tricks for a successful career in the public sector.

Joining this episode is Hilda MacDonald, Mayor of Leamington. Mayor MacDonald reflects on her political career, the skills she has carried forward as a former entrepreneur, and the impacts the pandemic has had on the Municipality of Leamington.

Joining this episode is Eddie Francis, President & CEO of WFCU Credit Union and former Mayor of Windsor. Eddie reflects on his career at the City of Windsor and also shares details about his role leading WFCU.

Joining this episode is Jordana Strosberg, an award-winning communications leader with over 15 years of experience, having counselled the C-suite at General Motors. Jordana is now the Director of Executive Communications at PwC.

Joining this episode is Dr. Rob Gordon, President, and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Windsor. Dr. Gordon shares his experience working for many notable educational institutions, behind-the-scenes details about his role, and the leadership approach he brings to UWindsor.

This episode features Sandra Pupatello, former provincial Cabinet Minister and MPP and the current President of Canadian International Avenues, a leading management consulting firm. Listen in as Sandra shares her experience in office and role as a strategic advisor for various corporations.

Joining Episode #50 is David Musyj, President & CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital. David walks us through his career path to lead Windsor's acute care hospital and shares eye-opening experiences & proud moments during the pandemic.

This episode features Windsor International Airport CEO, Mark Galvin. Tune in as Mark shares his insight into air transportation issues during the pandemic as well as the skills and abilities it takes to lead an airport.

Joining this episode is Kevin Westgarth, Vice-President of Hockey Development and Strategic Collaboration at the NHL. Kevin shares his experience as a professional hockey player, his role today, and advice for those looking to pursue a career in Sport Management.