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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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Combatting Food Insecurity

Aired: June 2, 2026

The Food Round-Up is June 6th. It’s a community collection day where neighbours place donated food items on their front steps to help feed local families. This episode features Melissa Mullis from the Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub discussing their community initiatives, including the Food Roundup, Amazing Race for Hunger, and summer programs to support local food security. Learn how community involvement and innovative fundraising help combat hunger year-round.How you can help, fill...

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

Curtis Nash

Curtis

Nash

Host / Creator

Chris Marfleet

Chris

Marfleet

Sales and Marketing

Serena

Serena

Creator

Sophia Valenzuela

Sophia

Valenzuela

Host / Creator

Gage Cockerill

Gage

Cockerill

Creator