The Northern Sentinels Podcast
1) Episode 53 - Mel Crocker
In this episode I’m joined by Army veteran and current Chief Information Officer of Air Canada, Mel Crocker. Mel’s journey began as a military signals officer, where he gained invaluable leadership ex...Show More
2) Episode 52 - Kevin Ford
On this episode, I’m joined by the CEO of Calian, Kevin Ford. He was born and raised in Ottawa to a father in sales and a mother who worked for the Royal Canadian Legion. Upon the completion of high s...Show More
3) Episode 51 - Bruce Moncur
Petition e-6661 - Victoria Cross for Jess LarochelleOn this Remembrance Day episode I’m joined by a Canadian who has served his country and community in many ways. Bruce Moncur hails from Windsor, Ont...Show More
4) Dragged Behind a CC-130 Hercules
Military operations are dangerous, but so is training for operations. On this NSP Short, Cole Rosentreter describes a parachuting accident that changed the trajectory of his life.Thanks again for list...Show More
5) Send It - Canada's Snipers at War in Afghanistan
A discussion with authors Gordon Cullen and Barry Nisbet on their new book about the selection, training, and operational employment of Canadian snipers. Thanks again for listening to the NSP.NSP on L...Show More
6) Episode 50 - Billie Flynn
Billie and I have not know each other long, but our lives have crossed at several points. Billie grew up in a military family where both parents served. Unclear if it was nurture or nature, but Billie...Show More
7) The Complexity of Dropping Bombs
Dropping a bomb might seem a simple task, but there countless things to coordinate to enable that pilot to hit the right target. Billie Flynn walks through the different parts to a bombing mission on ...Show More
8) Just Don't Quit
Everyone has failures in life. My sense is the only time someone truly fails is when they decide to quit. On this NSP Short, Billie Flynn shares how his early failures as a pilot and student set the f...Show More
9) Episode 49 - Dan Gardner
On this episode, I’m joined by journalist, writer, and New York Times best selling author, Dan Gardner. He grew up in the small town of Swastika near Kirkland Lake in Northern Ontario. Yes, you heard ...Show More
10) The Tombstone Mentality
Is the tombstone mentality killing Canada’s defence and security? On this NSP Short, Dan Gardner explains this phenomenon and how it’s impacted Canadians’ ability to properly assess risk.Thanks again ...Show More