Did you know bowling is an Olympic sport?

In this exciting episode, Constable John Burke joins us to share inspiring stories from the Special Olympics, giving us a peek into a world where determination and joy shine through. As we gear up for the Ontario Special Olympic Spring Games, we talk with Constable Burke about the incredible journey these athletes undertake, the different sports included in the Special Olympics, and the Waterloo Regional Police's involvement in this fantastic cause.

Special Olympics Spring Games
Hosted in Waterloo region
May 23-26, 2024

We also ask about what it's like to be a police officer. Constable Burke takes us behind the scenes of what it takes to become a police officer, discussing the rigorous journey of joining law enforcement and the critical role officers play in the community.

Get ready for an engaging conversation that highlights the inclusivity and joy that the Special Olympics bring to athletes, their families, and the community.

Resources
Special Olympics Website
Waterloo Regional Police Services
Waterloo Region Record Special Olympics Feature

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Are you a fan of seafood?

Are you curious about the fascinating world of lobsters?

Then you definitely need to tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Ron Caudle, the inspiring entrepreneur behind Caudle's Catch. Ron has been a successful and influential business leader in the Kitchener-Waterlo area for over 40 years.

Join us as Ron shares his decades of industry experience, taking us on a journey beyond just seafood. We'll hear about the innovative ways he's navigated the business world pre-social media, and how community connections have been crucial to his success. Plus, Ron tells us his favourite seafood recipes that are sure to make your taste buds dance!

Bake Ron's Easy Seafood Recipe

But it's not all about the food - Ron also has a passion for giving back to his community. From taking an icy plunge to support the Special Olympics to uplifting entire communities through his work with the Grand River Hospital Foundation, Ron shows us the power of giving back.

So, if you're interested in entrepreneurship, community engagement, and, of course, delicious seafood, be sure to listen to our chat with Ron Caudle. You won't want to miss it!

Resources
Caudle's Catch
Grand River Hospital Foundation
The Waterloo Region Record
Special Olympics
Ron's Rare Orange Lobster Story

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Welcome!

We are thrilled to announce the start of a new season of Curious Conversations.

For those of you who are new to our show, we are twins who just turned 14. We are about to finish Grade 8 and are looking forward to starting high school in the fall. We love playing sports, travelling, listening to music, and playing video games.

We are still as curious as ever and can't wait to bring you a season filled with engaging discussions with people from all walks of life.

Have you ever wondered what fuels an artist's creativity or an entrepreneur's drive?

Well, wonder no more! We'll be interviewing the best of the best, including entrepreneurs, educators, athletes, artists and more.

We are eager to learn about their passions and what inspires them. Who knows, our conversations might just inspire you to discover your own passions.

We hope you'll join us on our journey.

Emma and Xavier

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If you love hockey you won’t want to miss this episode. Today we talk with Laura McIntosh, owner of L.McIntosh Hockey School and head coach of the PWHPA’s Team Sonnet. Join us as we hear about Laura’s hockey experiences, from playing boys minor hockey to playing U18 and U22 for Team Canada and playing Division 1 hockey for Ohio State University.

Laura retired as a player after winning the 2018-2019 Clarkson Cup and started coaching. Her passion now is to grow and develop female hockey players and she works with hockey players who are just starting out, professional players and all the players in between. Laura shares her stories of coaching and inspiring both young girls in minor hockey through her hockey school and professional hockey players as head coach of Team Sonnet.

Click here to find more information about L.McIntosh Hockey School.

Here are some of the fun things we talked about in our conversation today and where you can find them in this episode.

11:17 - All about L.McIntosh Hockey School

12:50 - PWHPA and Team Sonnet

16:22 - Winning the Clarkson Cup

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Do you love outer space? Have you ever wondered where the Earth’s water comes from or how planets die? These are just some of the questions we ask our guest today, Sean Raymond.

Sean is a science fiction-loving astrophysicist who likes blending imagination with science. Sean received his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the University of Washington, Seattle and is currently living in Bordeaux, France doing research at the Observatoire de Bordeaux. Today we learn more about what an astrophysicist does. Here is a hint, one of the most important parts of his job is asking questions.

We even learn what the Vomit Comet is and for fun we throw in a little conversation about ultimate frisbee.

Sean is also an authour and recently published a book of Dr. Seuss-style astronomy poems which helps all of us who are not astrophysicists understand the universe a little bit better.

Click here to learn more about Sean on his website.

Click here to buy his book: Black Holes, Stars, Earth and Mars: Astronomy Poems For All Ages

Here are some of the fun things we talked about in our conversation today and where you can find them in this episode.

6:00 - Sean reads us his latest poem called A Flock of Free Floaters

9:53 - We hear all about how Sean wrote his book called Black Holes, Stars, Earth and Mars: Astronomy Poems For All Ages. The illustrations were done by his son Owen and the introduction is written by Neil deGrassTyson.

14:19 - We have a fun chat about Star Wars!

15:04 - Where does Earth’s water come from?

19:26 - How do planets die?

20:46 - Can moons have their own moons?

24:18 - The Vomit Comet

25:05 - Ultimate FrisbeeConnect with us!

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Snakes, dogs, axolotls oh my! On today's bonus episode of Curious Kids we welcome Rori H., she is 10 years old and in Grade 5. We talk about Rori's love of reptiles, playing basketball, eating oysters, action movies and more.

On Curious Kids we want to talk to kids and we want to hear what they have to say. As long as you are a kid you can join us. Our definition of kid is pretty open, kids, tweens, teens, everyone is welcome and we know everyone has a story to tell. We can’t wait to have some great conversations with some awesome kids!

Do you want to be on Curious Kids? We would love to meet you! If you would like to be a part of our new segment just connect with us through email or social media. We can’t wait to meet you!

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On today's episode we welcome Ron Clark, not only to our podcast but also to our school. Mr. Clark is the new Lower School Director at St. John's Kilmarnock School. He has taught lots of places and he talks about teaching in Calgary, Alberta, Brazil and what it is like to be back in Ontario. Mr. Clark is also a swimmer and tells us great stories about success and adversity as an elite swimmer. We hope you enjoy getting to know Mr. Clark as much as we did.

Here are some of the fun things we talked about in our conversation today and where you can find them in this episode.

1:50 - All about St. John's Kilmarnock School

3:54 - Rundle College

15:19 - What is Mr. Clark reading?

17:55 - What is the International Baccalaureate?

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On today's bonus episode of Curious Kids we welcome Margo M., she is 11 years old and we all go to school together. We had a great chat about hockey, saving frogs and what Margo's future job and boyfriend might be!

On Curious Kids we want to talk to kids and we want to hear what they have to say. As long as you are a kid you can join us. Our definition of kid is pretty open, kids, tweens, teens, everyone is welcome and we know everyone has a story to tell. We can’t wait to have some great conversations with some awesome kids!

Do you want to be on Curious Kids? We would love to meet you! If you would like to be a part of our new segment just connect with us through email or social media. We can’t wait to meet you!

kidsconversations@gmail.com

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