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

Podcast Logo

Manual Not Included: Failure to Thrive, Full of Life

Aired: May 15, 2026

In this heartfelt episode, Curt opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of adoption, parenting, and raising a child through unexpected health challenges. From the joy of finally bringing her son home to navigating diagnoses like failure to thrive, he shares the raw, honest moments that shaped their family’s story. Listeners will hear touching memories, difficult lessons, and even a few wild ER visits as Curt reflects on the realities of raising an energetic, accident-prone child with dete...

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