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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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End Period Poverty

Aired: April 9, 2026

Today on Bring Back The Porch Brian speaks with one of the organizers behind End Period Poverty, a collaboration between many local groups to raise awareness and get the products in to the hands of those who need them. Most people are unaware that 1 in 6 Canadians who menstruate experience period poverty - and in Alberta, that number jumps to 1 in 4. Imagine the community impact if we could help 35,000 people get the supplies they need. Our guest Kat Donaldson, reveals a powerful, innov...

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