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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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Prairie Gleaners: Feeding 52 Countries with Alberta Produce

Aired: April 21, 2026

As Canadians with an abundance of food, it is easy to overlook the potential of surplus produce. In today’s episode of Bring Back the Porch, we’ll explore how Medicine Hat’s own Prairie Gleaners is leading the charge against food waste by turning off-grade vegetables into nourishing meals for communities around the world. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of Prairie Gleaners 01:59 What is Gleaning and How It Works 04:12 Processing Vegetables for Dehydration 06:13 Global Sh...

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