Episodes

One in four men will have to deal with a hernia in their lifetime. Peter and Harry have a phone discussion about their respective inguinal hernias and compare their private versus public care experiences in Ontario, Canada: P...

It’s an open secret that Peter’s co-host Harry is obsessed with the game of chess, as is The Sill’s interview guest, Kyle Creamer, who harry met at the Bluenose Open chess tournament in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Kyle’s first publ...

Following Harry’s recent talk at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Peter reached out to him by phone to discuss the highlights of the presentation and celebrate the release of Harry’s latest poetry book titled ‘Fra...

Dreams can become a reality. In this informative and very expressive episode of travel adventures abroad, join our guest and world traveler, Stefania Ingrosso, as she shares her experiences and insights on embarking on her tr...

The hosts reminisce on their formative years growing up in the 50’s, 60’, and 70’s, culminating in the question: Was life more straightforward and less fragmented in those days, as compared to life today? Duration: 31:16 Cred...

The notion of evil is nothing new, but the word itself has become an increasing part of our daily lexicon. Is this word overused? Should we modify our understanding of this word and the way we apply it in our …

In acknowledgement of the exponential growth of podcast listeners around the world, The Sill presents a montage of episode segments for those of you who are new to our podcast. This episode includes excerpts from some of our ...

In this post - not - post period of the Covid Chapter, it seems clear that there’s still no absolute clarity about the impact this chapter is having on our individual and collective well being. What happened and how do …

A conversation exploring the physiological and psychological effects of a hurried lifestyle on people's innate and natural rhythms. As life’s tempo accelerates exponentially around us, how can we not only cope, but also thriv...

Last rights, or last rites? Before the curtain is drawn, somber or joyful, which would you choose? Duration: 25:18 Posted: December 31, 2023 Highlights: * Preferences for own funerals and ways to celebrate life and honour the...

Automation’s impact on our everyday life. A wolf in sheep’s clothing? Duration: 21:41 Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - Robots Posted: December 17, 2023 Highlights: Impact of automation on society Historical context of ...

Unpacking the idea of freedom in a world seemingly bound by restrictions and limitations. Breaking the shackles. Duration: 21:42 Posted: December 3, 2023 Highlights: Limitations of freedom of speech and self-censorship in soc...

From the Humongous Fungus of Oregon to the wave of human migration spreading across our planet, life has become more dependent than ever on the value of connectivity. Duration: 28:19 VoxBox: Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the W...

Is it live or is it Memorex? Sifting through a world of facsimile in a quest for authenticity. Duration: 18:58 Music Credit: Ella Fitzgerald singing behind, ‘Is it live or is it Memorex?’. Posted: November 5, 2023 Highlights:...

Modern western medicine would be wise to embrace and integrate the traditional art of healing. Duration: 24:25 Posted: October 22, 2023 Highlights: Benefits of natural remedies and integrative medicine Importance of consideri...

The short answer is yes… The sonic landscapes through which we move offer us both challenges to, and opportunities for, our general health. Duration: 24:32 Posted: October 8, 2023 Highlights Impact of technology on sound and ...

Ageism is the new social prejudice, at a time when people over 65 are beginning to outnumber those under 15. Coping with the disadvantages of aging, while cherishing the advantages a long life can bring.

For millennia, lullabies have lulled children into slumber land. From ancient Egypt to modern day, tunes like Twinkle,Twinkle, Little Star and their relative importance often goes unnoticed or unappreciated. Duration: 22:41 V...

Solo bassoonist, Nadina Mackie is the most widely recorded Canadian bassoonist in history, with 17 new works for solo bassoon and orchestra written for her in the last decade. Nadina intimately describes her journey. Nadina ...

For almost fifteen hundred years, the largest basilica in the world, Hagia Sophia, was at the spiritual centre of both the Christian and Muslim worlds. An architectural wonder, it inspired builders and designers of sacred spa...

The early industrial revolution spawned a spirit of experimentation and invention, and gave birth to innovative individuals - as noted in this podcast - Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse. These inventors, am...

Two of the most fundamental human activities, rocking and rolling, have catalyzed human behaviour and invention for thousands of years. From technological developments to popular toys, their influence is immeasurable. Duratio...

Getting old is inevitable, and yet we struggle with accepting this very natural process. As a society, how do we navigate the minefield of social obligations, economic necessities and physical reality of a fast growing sector...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is enveloping humankind like an uncertain cloud. From its unofficial origins in 1940’s wartime Europe to the modern day furor over ChatGPT, advancements in AI magnify the critical questions about ...