Podcasts by OJT: On The Job Training

The Wildlife Biologist's Many Hobbies — Ep. 26 from 2021-11-25T21:36:29

Natasha Pentyliuk was here a few months back to talk about her science background and masters’ research.

Today, we step away from work and into the woodshop as Natasha shares ...

The Wildlife Biologist Talks Invasive Species — Ep. 24 from 2021-07-14T01:30:59

Natasha Pentyliuk was here last month to introduce herself and her background in science. Today, she gets into her master’s research around the invasive Prussian Carp. We talk about the role of cit...

The Wildlife Biologist — Ep. 23 from 2021-06-16T09:44:53

Natasha Pentyliuk is a scientist, nature enthusiast and recent Master’s graduate. Before her academic work, Natasha had a long background in research and education. We talk today about how she got ...

The Poet Laureate Talks Storytelling - Ep. 22 from 2021-05-19T10:26:16

Julie Pellissier-Lush was here last month, but we barely scratched the surface of her many talents. Today, we get into life as P.E.I.’s poet laureate. We talk about what storytelling means to her, ...

The Poet Laureate — Ep. 21 from 2021-04-19T10:41:05

Julie Pellisier-Lush is P.E.I.’s poet laureate. But she’s also an actor, a mother, and a proud Mi’kmaq knowledge keeper. Today we’ll get to know Julie’s background before getting into life as the p...

The Tarantula Collector — Ep. 20 from 2021-03-19T06:45:20

Daisy Dalton is back today to share her many plants and animals. Daisy is an aspiring pharmacist, but she spends her downtime tending to her garden, reptiles and 14 tarantulas. We talk about a cham...

OJT: Deadlines #2 from 2021-02-22T11:03:19

This is the second edition of my experiment with OJT: Deadlines. As many listeners now know, I've started a full time job at The Guardian, P.E.I.’s daily newspaper. So, while I’m still planning t...

The Mental Health Podcaster — Ep. 19 from 2021-02-15T06:00:13

NOTE: This episode of OJT is part of a crossover with Matty’s Mental Health Podcast, hosted by today’s guest.

Mattys Mental Health Podcast is a place where people share t...

OJT: Deadlines #1 from 2021-02-08T08:00:36

This is the first edition of OJT: Deadlines. While regular, biweekly OJT will continue to bring the longform interviews you know, Deadlines episodes feature audio versions of my written work, along...

The Personal Trainer — Ep. 18 from 2021-02-01T11:37:23

NOTE: This episode of OJT is part of a crossover with Matty’s Mental Health Podcast, hosted by today’s guest. Mattys Mental Health Podcast is a place where people share their real-life stories abou...

The Radical — Ep. 17 from 2021-01-18T10:06:33

Daniel Platts was here last Spring to talk about his master’s in anti-fascist action and decolonial ecology. Today features our talk about protests.  Strange as it seems, the Wet’suwet’en crisis wa...

The Foster Kid Returns Home — Ep. 16 from 2021-01-04T08:00

Declan Rockwell is back for part two.

Today, the 17-year-old singer-songwriter continues his journey through the P.E.I. foster system.

We talk about who he met in foster care, his ...

The Foster Kid Who Became a Songwriter — Ep. 15 from 2020-12-21T10:33:23

Declan Rockwell is a singer-songwriter about to release his first EP, “Isolation,” inspired by the pandemic. But he didn’t get here the easy way. I joined Declan at his house in Summerside to talk ...

The Future Pharmacist — Ep. 14 from 2020-12-07T09:00

Daisy Dalton is back today to continue her story about overcoming addiction after moving to British Colombia.

Since getting clean, she’s been working as a pharmacy technician.

We t...

The Hitchhiker — Ep. 13 from 2020-11-23T10:56:35

Daisy Dalton is a pharmacy technician from P.E.I. who lives in Langford, British Colombia. After struggling with heroin addiction, Daisy is dedicated to helping others in B.C. survive the opioid cr...

The Librarian Talks Politics — Ep. 12 from 2020-11-09T09:00

Keri McCaffrey is an academic librarian who works at UPEI’s Robertson Library in Charlottetown, P.E.I.

Keri is back today to get into the political side of who controls access to informat...

The Librarian — Ep. 11 from 2020-10-26T09:00

Keri McCaffrey is an academic librarian who works at UPEI’s Robertson Library in Charlottetown, P.E.I.

Keri is a true educator who is dedicated to critical thinking and helping library cl...

The Band Manager — Ep. 10 from 2020-09-07T14:48:16

Today, Jack Vanden Broek is back for Part 2.  He’s the university graduate who went to college for a career path as a band and event manager.

He’s also a guitar player and vocalist i...

The Journalism Student Talks Politics — Ep. 9 from 2020-08-23T11:29:06

This episode features Part 2 of my interview with fellow journalism student Alex MacIsaac.

We talk about defunding the police, the role of journalists in public discourse, and stepping aw...

The Christian Musician — Ep. 8 from 2020-08-09T11:30:52

This is part 2 of my interview with P.E.I. musician Parker Murray, AKA Zebedee.

Despite early success in music, health problems have posed obstacles for the 18-year-old performer.

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The Solo Bassist — Ep. 7 from 2020-07-26T09:00

Parker Murray is an 18 year old singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist based in Summerside, PEI.

He’s been playing music most of his life and is currently working on his debut album,...

The Journalism Student — Ep. 6 from 2020-07-12T09:00

Alex MacIsaac is a journalism student, enrolled in the same program as me at Holland College in Charlottetown, PEI.

While Alex’s first year was a success, a future in journalism is under ...

The Academic — Ep. 5 from 2020-06-28T09:00

Some listeners have met Daniel Platts before.  He plays bass for the Toronto metal band Discontinuity.  But he’s also an academic and an anarchist, pursuing a masters’ in social and political thoug...

The Uni Grad Who Went to College — Ep. 4 from 2020-06-14T09:00

Jack Vanden Broek is a student at Humber College in Toronto who enrolled there after graduating from University in Halifax.

He’s in an event management program now and...

Black Lives Matter Protest (Charlottetown, PE) — Special Episode from 2020-06-09T14:25:28

This is a special, unplanned, non-interview episode of OJT.  On June 5th, 2020, thousands rallied in Charlottetown PEI for what may well have been the largest protest in Island history.&nbs...

The Bookshop Owner — Ep. 3 from 2020-05-31T09:00

Nancy Quinn owns Seaside Books in Summerside, PEI.  It used to be Avonlea Books until she bought it in 2019.

These days, it’s a warm, lively gathering place that ...

(Trailer) The Bookshop Owner — Ep. 3 from 2020-05-24T00:06:44

Nancy Quinn owns Seaside Books in Summerside, PEI.  It was Avonlea Books until she bought it in 2019.

These days, it’s a warm and lively gathering place that reflects the character o...

The Bass Player & His New Band — Ep. 2 from 2020-05-17T08:00

Daniel Platts (pictured far right) is a musician from Calgary who went to University in Halifax and recently moved to Toronto.

He plays bass there in a band ...

(Trailer) The Bass Player & His New Band — Ep. 2 from 2020-05-08T12:09:57

Daniel Platts is a musician from Calgary who went to University in Halifax and recently moved to Toronto.

He plays bass there in a band called Discontinuity that ...

The Stand-up Comedy Host — Ep. 1 from 2020-05-03T08:00

James Brown is a 24-year-old Montreal-based comedian originally from Richmond, PEI.

He hosts Squad Laughs, a stand-up show that challenges traditional comedy with its inclu...

(Trailer) The Stand-up Comedy Host — Ep. 1 from 2020-04-27T15:31:50

James Brown is a 24-year-old Montreal-based comedian originally from Richmond, PEI.

He hosts Squad Laughs, a stand-up show that challenges traditional comedy with its inclu...