Hidden Gems Toronto
Welcome to the Hidden Gems Toronto podcast. After retiring from a career in Communications, Tom and Sharon Scanlan wanted to give back to the city they love. Now in its fourth season, they continue their quest to shine a light on fascinating people and places that fly under the radar but are a vital part of our city's fabric.
Podcasting since 2021 • 30 episodes
Hidden Gems Toronto
Latest Episodes
YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING? A behind the scenes look at two very creative professions: A comedy writer/actor and a children's toy designer.
Coko Galore seems to have been born with an extra funny bone in her body and she proves it every night when she appears on the stage of second city Toronto. Kurt Scanlan, meanwhile, has managed to turn his childhood p...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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33:18
EXPLORING TORONTO'S HISTORY WITH ADAM BUNCH: Where Truth is Stranger than Fiction
Adam Bunch is an award-winning historian with an insatiable interest and curiosity about our city's past. He has a knack for bringing history to life by including unusual and often bizarre characters and events in all his wri...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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37:05
A MOVER AND SHAKER IN SCARBOROUGH: Krissan Veerasingam is changing the face of his neighbourhood
You need a good pair of running shoes to keep up with Krissan Veerasingam. He helped launch the Scarborough Repair Café where residents can bring a multitude of household items for repair, free of charge. He is also an advocate for...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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30:29
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY...for Toronto's esteemed Photo Laureate, Nadya Kwandibens
Nadya brings an indigenous perspective to her award-winning photography. In this podcast you will learn that it isn't just her technical ability with the camera that makes her work so special, it's her gentle nature and empath...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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35:11
"YOU DO WHAT FOR A LIVING?": The "Clock Guy" who keeps Toronto ticking!
In this second episode of our series called "You do what for a living?" we introduce you to John Scott, affectionately known as the Clock Guy in Toronto. John is responsible for keeping many of our city's tower clocks running smoothly an...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:32