Woodstein Media Podcast

Episode 1: Chatting with John Barton about his new book Compulsory Figures

On this podcast, I chat with acclaimed Canadian poet John Barton about his new book Compulsory Figures. During the conversation, we touch on topics from family through the lens of the father and patriarchy, and move onto contemporary issues before ending with more Queer focused discussion. The book is a masterful collection of poems that evokes deep emotional involvement from the reader. It is available from Caitinpress.com or your local independent bookstore. Support Wood-stein.ca by becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/ColinBurrowes or by donating through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QBZG6EHTUYZ4Y [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QBZG6EHTUYZ4Y] Photo credit: Holly Pattison

Episode 4: Stevie Bees chats about Trans activism, support, and the David Tennant boost

On this podcast, I chat with Stevie Bees about the boost that David Tennant gave to their trans-positive T-shirt brand. You can see and order a shirt yourself at www.steviesafespaces.com. That boost in popularity has enabled Stevie to infuse more positive energy into the gender-diverse community we live in through activism, bursaries, and public speaking. We also speak about some of the more terrifying aspects of the rise of right-wing politicians and how to prepare if Canada follows the path America is currently on and things get worse here in Canada for members of the trans community.  For more information about music by Voidulie, check out https://voidulie.bandcamp.com/music Support Wood-stein.ca by becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/ColinBurrowes or by donating through PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QBZG6EHTUYZ4Y [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QBZG6EHTUYZ4Y]

Episode 3: A conversation with Perth-Wellington NDP candidate, Jason Davis,, Ontario Election 2025

On this podcast, I chat with Jason Davis, the NDP candidate for Perth-Wellington in the 2025 Ontario Election. This has been a snap election, and it will all be over by the end of February 27. We chatted about healthcare, education, harm reduction, and transportation, and he lays out plans for a responsible Ontario government that would help lift the weight that our current government has downloaded to municipalities and back up to the government in Queen’s Park. He talks about his passion for coming up with effective, affordable housing options and his dedication to saving lives through maintaining, not cutting, harm reduction options across the province. Davis also spoke of NDP plans to help combat food insecurity that would encourage the use of locally harvested produce and options that would help make food costs more affordable. This is a snap election; it might be over before some people know it’s happening. For where and when to vote, visit https://www.elections.on.ca/. Election day is February 27!  For more information about music by Joe Solo, check out https://joesolomusic.bandcamp.com/ Support Wood-stein.ca by becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/ColinBurrowes or by donating through Paypal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QBZG6EHTUYZ4Y [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QBZG6EHTUYZ4Y]

Episode 2: A conversation with Perth-Wellington New Blue candidate, James Montgomery, Ontario Election 2025

On this podcast, I chat with James Montgomery, the New Blue candidate for Perth-Wellington in the 2025 Ontario Election. This has been a snap election, and it will all be over by the end of February 27. We chat about Healthcare, Education, harm reduction, transportation, and what he means when he says, “More bang for the buck.” The talk turned to the changes in our relationship with the United States and how they might affect our provincial politics. He also attempts to explain how Diversity, Equity and Inclusion automatically paint white, middle-aged, heterosexual, Christian males as oppressors when critical race theory spills into Canada from the United States. He incorrectly defines racism based on the New Blue Party doctrine and not the established meaning wherein one group of people have an inherent superiority or power over another based on race. This discussion goes nowhere. This is a snap election; it might be over before some people know it’s happening. For where and when to vote, visit https://www.elections.on.ca/. Election day is February 27!  For more information about music by Bob Vylan, check out https://bobvylan.bandcamp.com/ Support Wood-stein.ca by becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/ColinBurrowes or by donating through Paypal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QBZG6EHTUYZ4Y

Episode 1: A conversation with Perth-Wellington Liberal Party candidate, Ashley Fox, Ontario Election 2025

The Woodstein Media Podcast kicks off season two with interviews of some local candidates in the 2025 Ontario election. The first episode features a conversation with Ashley Fox, the Liberal Party candidate for Perth-Wellington. In this conversation, we discuss why a focus on health care is essential for the overall well-being of the province, transportation in rural communities, how the decline in the relation with the United States will affect Canadians at all levels of government, municipal, provincial and federal, how hard reduction should be approached in Ontario and the importance of not only listening to but hearing and acting on concerns raised by students, parents, and educators in the education system.   This is a snap election; it might be over before some people know it’s happening.  For where and when to vote or how to get a mail-in ballot, visit https://www.elections.on.ca/ [https://www.elections.on.ca/].  Election day is February 27! Ashley Fox - https://ashleyfox.ontarioliberal.ca/ [https://ashleyfox.ontarioliberal.ca/] For more information about music by Chupakavlas check out https://chupakavlas.bandcamp.com/album/its-a-fucking-zoo Support Wood-stein.ca by becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/ColinBurrowes or by donating through Paypal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QBZG6EHTUYZ4Y