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Bring Back The Porch

Heartfelt conversations from Medicine Hat, aimed at strengthening our community and fostering genuine connection.

What We Talk About

We believe the best ideas are born from simple conversations, just like they used to happen on a front porch. Our podcast is a modern platform for these heartfelt discussions in Medicine Hat.

Local Voices

Sharing stories from our neighbors and community leaders.

Latest Episode

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Manual Not Included Ep.1

Aired: April 2, 2026

Becoming a parent is often a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, and for many, it can be a complex path. In this post, I want to share my personal experience navigating the challenges of parenthood, particularly focusing on our son who is a special needs kid, I call him an “in-between.” To get there we have to start our journey from the beginning and the daunting word…infertiilty. If you’ve ever faced obstacles in starting a family, this story might resonate with you and offer a ...

Meet The Team

Bernie Leahy

Bernie Leahy

Founder

"Excited to be bringing back the porch to Medicine Hat."

Bernie started Bring Back the Porch as a way to connect with Medicine Hat during the pandemic, a traditional place where conversations flow about all kinds of topics.

Brian Konrad

Brian

Konrad

Host

Lynnette Schneider

Lynnette

Schneider

Producer

Bob Schneider

Bob

Schneider

Videographer

Brittany Streifel

Brittany

Streifel

Executive

Anna Mykheieva

Anna

Mykheieva

Marketing Manager