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Staff Sergeant Anderson and Constable Piening from the London Police Service join us to talk about a topic Londoners can't seem to get enough of and about a program that LPS offers that might surprise...

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Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · 5d

New - Staff Sergeant Anderson and Constable Piening from our London Police Service join me to talk all things traffic & about a program that might surprise you. Pls share and subscribe! Thanks to show sponsor: @ldnontbikecafe.bsky.social the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sta...

We have 2 guests today. Both of them are long time veterans with our London Police Service and they are here to tell us about the work that they do in their current divisions. One topic is a favourite...

Grraham Henderson, CEO of the London Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about how investing in music, arts and culture is not just good for the soul, it's good for the local economy too. | The Matt...

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · 19d

Graham Henderson joins me to discuss how big investments in Music Arts & Culture will make London better. He’s studied this for years and has "walked his talk". In Toronto, he developed a music strategy that has been replicated around the world. the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/grr...

Graham Henderson, CEO of the London Chamber of Commerce joins me to discuss how big investments in Music Arts and Culture can make our local economy stronger while at the same time making London a gre...

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · 24d

Yes! Great game.

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · 24d

Let’s Go, Blue Jays!

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · 28d

London Morning with Andrew Brown: London Morning's political panel (past members of parliament Karen Vecchio, Lyndsay Matthyssen and me) www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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The Matt Brown Podcast, Episode 3: Carol Dyck Talks Climate Change and What London City Council Is (and Isn't) Doing About It | The Matt Brown Podcast

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Sep 1

iCYMI:Carol Dyck talks forest fires, power outages and how climate change is impacting us negatively, right now. IChttps://the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-matt-brown-podcast-episode-3-carol-dyck-talks-climate-change-and-what-london-city-council-is-and-isnt-doing-about-it-PIicCuXx

Jim Graham joins me to discuss all things London Airshow | The Matt Brown Podcast

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 29

Airshow London - one week away. In case you missed this, here is an encore. the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/jim...

Jim Graham is a business owner, community volunteer, commercial pilot and he is the founding and immediate past chair of the board of directors for Airshow London which was established as a not for pr...

Jay Menard, the immediate past chair of the committee that provides advice to council about accessibility issues, joins me to discuss the plan to make the Medway Valley pathway system more accessible ...

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 28

The podcast has a new website - you can check it out here: themattbrownpodcast.com Please share and subscribe! Momentum is growing and we’re on track to hit 1000 downloads by Labour Day. So, let’s go!

The Matt Brown Podcast

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Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 25

Happening now - Jay Menard joins me to discuss the serious possibility of London City Council putting plans to construct an accessible trail in Medway Valley on hold or possibly cutting the plan entirely. Podcast sponsor: London Bicycle Café!

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Presently, a small but important portion of the Medway Trail system is in question. Residents from the Attawandaron Neighbourhood (a neighbourhood in Northwest London, just off Wonderland Road) attend...

Jim Graham joins me to discuss all things London Airshow | The Matt Brown Podcast

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 22

Jim Graham & Airshow 2025 (Sept. 5 - 7). Sponsored by @ldnontbikecafe.bsky.social cc: @fanshawecollege.bsky.social @westernu.ca the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/jim...

Jim Graham is a business owner, community volunteer, commercial pilot and he is the founding and immediate past chair of the board of directors for Airshow London which was established as a not for pr...

Jim Graham joins me to discuss all things London Airshow | The Matt Brown Podcast

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 21

Episode 5: Jim Graham joins me to talk all things Airshow London as he and his team prepare to celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary. Enjoy! the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/jim...

Jim Graham is a business owner, community volunteer, commercial pilot and he is the founding and immediate past chair of the board of directors for Airshow London which was established as a not for pr...

The Matt Brown Podcast, Episode 3: Carol Dyck Talks Climate Change and What London City Council Is (and Isn't) Doing About It | The Matt Brown Podcast

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 18

Last week, @caroldyck.bsky.social joined me to talk heat domes, heat waves, forest fires and the social, economic and environmental costs the are creating for London, across Canada and around the world. the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the...

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thank you Carol for taking the time to chat yesterday. And on your birthday!

Carol Dyck @caroldyck.bsky.social · Aug 15

Yesterday I had a chance to chat with @mattbrownldn.bsky.social about #heatdomes, #forestfires, #smoke and what #ldnont is doing to adapt to & mitigate #climatechange. We didn't plan it, but our conversation fell on a day when I woke up to extreme smoke levels due to the Port Alberni fire.

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 15

A new podcast for your listening pleasure! @caroldyck.bsky.social joins me to discuss heat domes, heat waves, forest fires, climate change and what London City Council is (and isn’t) doing about it. Don’t forget to subscribe! the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the...

The Matt Brown Podcast, Episode 3: Carol Dyck Talks Climate Change and What London City Council Is (and Isn't) Doing About It | The Matt Brown Podcast

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 15

A new podcast for your listening pleasure! @caroldyck.bsky.social joins me to discuss heat domes, heat waves, forest fires, climate change and what London City Council is (and isn’t) doing about it. Don’t forget to subscribe! the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the...

The Matt Brown Podcast, Episode 2: London Cares and the Homelessness Crisis | The Matt Brown Podcast

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 8

“…50 to 80 new people fall into homelessness each month.”….“Sadly (since 2022 the number of homeless ppl) has gone up.” “…2000 ppl on the street and there are 400 shelter beds.”

Have a listen pls consider sending some support to London Cares.
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Chris Moss, the Executive Director of London Cares joins us to share information about the organization she leads and how London Cares works with other Community Parters to address London's Homelessne...

The Matt Brown Podcast, Episode 2: London Cares and the Homelessness Crisis | The Matt Brown Podcast

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 5

“Housing is Healthcare.” In case you missed it, a new podcast was posted over the long weekend. Chris Moss, Executive Director of London Cares joins me to talk about homelessness in London and what her organization is doing about it. the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the...

Chris Moss, the Executive Director of London Cares joins us to share information about the organization she leads and how London Cares works with other Community Parters to address London's Homelessne...

The Matt Brown Podcast, Episode 2: London Cares and the Homelessness Crisis | The Matt Brown Podcast

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Aug 4

A tough topic. Here is episode 3 of The Matt Brown Podcast. Chris Moss, Executive Director of London Cares, joins me to discuss the housing crisis and what her organization is doing with the COL and other community partners to address it. the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the...

Chris Moss, the Executive Director of London Cares joins us to share information about the organization she leads and how London Cares works with other Community Parters to address London's Homelessne...

The Matt Brown Podcast, Episode 1 (Final) | The Matt Brown Podcast

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Jul 16

Here is the Final version of episode 1. Better sound (I’m learning), theme music and a sponsor too! Thanks @LdnOntBikeCafe and welcome aboard! Note: brand new episode coming next week. Please subscribe so you don’t miss it. the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the...

Hello, London. This is the final version of episode 1 of The Matt Brown Podcast. The first version was a beta, a combination of this podcast and the test interview that I did with Mario Circelli as pa...

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thank you, Carol! I appreciate this. Let’s make sure you get on the show soon!

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Jul 4

I hear you…and, I think you might be entering the, “old man yells at cloud”, stage in life. Welcome aboard.

Q+A: Ex-mayor Matt Brown still has plenty to say about London

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Jul 3

A pleasant surprise! Thanks London Free Press for writing about my new show, Newsmakers, coning this fall on Rogers Channel 13 and The Matt Brown Podcast that is live now! (Link in article) lfpress.com/news/local-n...

Former London mayor Matt Brown is stepping back into the spotlight. But he swears a return to city council isn't happening.

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Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Jul 1

Happy Canada Day! Thank you to the over 150 people who Have downloaded the first episode and to everyone who has written in with suggestions for future shows (I will get back to you!). To those that haven’t had a chance just yet, maybe today is your day? the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com

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Beginning in September, Rogers TV has invited me to host a twice monthly show called Newsmakers. The show is about all things municipal, and maybe some other topics too. After the show airs on Rogers ...

Hello, London, I have an announcement to make. (No, it's not that!) | The Matt Brown Podcast

Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Jun 27

Hello, London. I have an announcement to make. Please, have a listen and let me know what you think! the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/hel...

Welcome to The Matt Brown Podcast! In this episode, I make an announcement about an opportunity that was too good to turn down. You'll get a sneak peek about what's to come.

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Matt Brown @mattbrownldn.bsky.social · Jun 2

Forest City London Music Gala, Vol. 1 is underway! “Let us entertain you, tonight!”. London is a music city and its best days are yet to come!