Cozy porch with warm light

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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What Matters to Hatters: Creating Belonging in Medicine Hat

Aired: May 16, 2026

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, guests Taneil Zanidean and Michelle Sauve explore how grassroots initiatives are transforming social connection in Medicine Hat. Through the growing movement behind What Matters to Hatters and the storytelling project Humans of Medicine Hat, the conversation highlights the power of empathy, kindness, and belonging in combating loneliness and social isolation. Listeners will hear how community-driven events, resilience workshops, and inclusive storytel...

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