BMO Inside Stories http://bmocm.com/COVID-19 en © Copyright 2020 | BMO Financial Group Inside Stories, presented by BMO, takes the listener into the homes of people across North America during the COVID-19 era. From well-known North Americans through to the new everyday heroes at your local grocery till, these unusual times have impacted everyone. Join host Scott Simmie for stories that will inform, entertain – and even inspire. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/afc6a4d4-84d6-11ea-b7aa-a7e08e16d15a/image/uploads_2F1591897728004-gk4gtpy6dls-c33cb05df4e11de57d712c347d730fb7_2FInsideStories.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress BMO Inside Stories http://bmocm.com/COVID-19 no episodic Taking listeners into the homes of people across North America during the COVID-19 era BMO Inside Stories, presented by BMO, takes the listener into the homes of people across North America during the COVID-19 era. From well-known North Americans through to the new everyday heroes at your local grocery till, these unusual times have impacted everyone. Join host Scott Simmie for stories that will inform, entertain – and even inspire. Inside Stories, presented by BMO, takes the listener into the homes of people across North America during the COVID-19 era. From well-known North Americans through to the new everyday heroes at your local grocery till, these unusual times have impacted everyone. Join host Scott Simmie for stories that will inform, entertain – and even inspire.

]]> BMO jonah@puddlecreative.com 20 Saving lives from the sky https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ Today’s guest is something of a visionary. He took a brilliant idea and made it happen. And, as we’ll discover, this business is saving lives every single day. Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:39:52 -0000 Saving lives from the sky full BMO Today’s guest is something of a visionary. He took a brilliant idea and made it happen. And, as we’ll discover, this business is saving lives every single day. Today’s guest is something of a visionary. He took a brilliant idea and made it happen. And, as we’ll discover, this business is saving lives every single day.

]]> 2288 no 19 Grounded https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ International air travel has plummeted during the pandemic. It’s down 84 per cent compared with one year ago, and thousands of jets worldwide have been taken out or service. As we hear from today’s guest on Inside Stories, there are some occupations where it’s not an option to “work from home.” Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000 Grounded full BMO International air travel has plummeted during the pandemic. It’s down 84 per cent compared with one year ago, and thousands of jets worldwide have been taken out or service. As we hear from today’s guest on Inside Stories, there are some occupations where it’s not an option to “work from home.” International air travel has plummeted during the pandemic. It’s down 84 per cent compared with one year ago, and thousands of jets worldwide have been taken out or service. As we hear from today’s guest on Inside Stories, there are some occupations where it’s not an option to “work from home.”

]]> 1920 no 18 An Electrifying Transformation https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ Today on Inside Stories, we’ll hear from an Electric Vehicle convert. Seth Weintraub climbed into a Tesla for a test drive back in 2013. In that one short drive…he was hooked. He also believes we’re in the midst of an automotive revolution. Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000 An Electrifying Transformation full BMO Today on Inside Stories, we’ll hear from an Electric Vehicle convert. Seth Weintraub climbed into a Tesla for a test drive back in 2013. In that one short drive…he was hooked. He also believes we’re in the midst of an automotive revolution. Today on Inside Stories, we’ll hear from an Electric Vehicle convert. Seth Weintraub climbed into a Tesla for a test drive back in 2013. In that one short drive…he was hooked. He also believes we’re in the midst of an automotive revolution.

]]> 1839 no 17 Moving from Staycation…to Vacation https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ The pandemic has hammered the global travel industry. Fewer people are traveling, and they’re staying closer to home. We speak with industry expert and accomplished traveler Jim Byers about how the very nature of travel is changing, and how the industry has been trying to adapt. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000 Moving from Staycation…to Vacation full BMO The pandemic has hammered the global travel industry. Fewer people are traveling, and they’re staying closer to home. We speak with industry expert and accomplished traveler Jim Byers about how the very nature of travel is changing, and how the industry has been trying to adapt. The pandemic has hammered the global travel industry. Fewer people are traveling, and they’re staying closer to home. We speak with industry expert and accomplished traveler Jim Byers about how the very nature of travel is changing, and how the industry has been trying to adapt.

]]> 1812 no 16 Virtual Healing https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ Though we’ve all adapted, there’s no denying these are still stressful times. Today on Inside Stories, we explore new tools that allow us to train our brains to de-stress. Guest Sarah Hill is the CEO of Healium – a system that allows you to change what you see...using only your thoughts. Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:18:02 -0000 Virtual Healing full BMO Though we’ve all adapted, there’s no denying these are still stressful times. Today on Inside Stories, we explore new tools that allow us to train our brains to de-stress. Guest Sarah Hill is the CEO of Healium – a system that allows you to change what you see...using only your thoughts. Though we’ve all adapted, there’s no denying these are still stressful times. Today on Inside Stories, we explore new tools that allow us to train our brains to de-stress. Guest Sarah Hill is the CEO of Healium – a system that allows you to change what you see...using only your thoughts.

]]> 1701 no 15 The World Wide Web(s) https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ Tea Francis has an unusual – and undeniable – area of interest: Spiders. Why, you might ask? It’s a good question. And Tea has plenty of good answers. Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0000 The World Wide Web(s) full BMO Tea Francis has an unusual – and undeniable – area of interest: Spiders. Why, you might ask? It’s a good question. And Tea has plenty of good answers. Tea Francis has an unusual – and undeniable – area of interest: Spiders. Why, you might ask? It’s a good question. And Tea has plenty of good answers.

]]> 1827 no 14 The Perfect Storms https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ Bad weather drives most of us indoors. But Mark Robinson heads outside – seeking the most powerful storms and natural phenomenon on the planet. In fact, there’s a very good reason he calls himself a Storm Hunter. Fri, 21 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0000 The Perfect Storms full BMO Bad weather drives most of us indoors. But Mark Robinson heads outside – seeking the most powerful storms and natural phenomenon on the planet. In fact, there’s a very good reason he calls himself a Storm Hunter. Bad weather drives most of us indoors. But Mark Robinson heads outside – seeking the most powerful storms and natural phenomenon on the planet. In fact, there’s a very good reason he calls himself a Storm Hunter.

]]> 1702 no 13 The Middle Kingdom View https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ For Bill Siggins, the pandemic has unfolded much differently than for people in North America. That’s because he lives in the country where all of this began: China.  Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:13:31 -0000 The Middle Kingdom View full BMO For Bill Siggins, the pandemic has unfolded much differently than for people in North America. That’s because he lives in the country where all of this began: China.  For Bill Siggins, the pandemic has unfolded much differently than for people in North America. That’s because he lives in the country where all of this began: China. 

]]> 1677 no 12 All the World’s *Not* a Stage https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ Sports may be restarting, but Broadway is still dark. Writer and performer Bob Martin lives in this world…a sector that simply cannot get back to 'Business as Usual' while COVID-19 remains. Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:45:44 -0000 All the World’s *Not* a Stage full BMO With writer and performer Bob Martin Sports may be restarting, but Broadway is still dark. Writer and performer Bob Martin lives in this world…a sector that simply cannot get back to 'Business as Usual' while COVID-19 remains. Sports may be restarting, but Broadway is still dark. Writer and performer Bob Martin lives in this world…a sector that simply cannot get back to 'Business as Usual' while COVID-19 remains.

]]> 1632 no 11 A True Pandemic Expert https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ Odds are, you’ve seen Laurie Garrett being interviewed about the pandemic. Laurie has reported on infectious outbreaks for decades, is considered one of the world’s top authorities on the spread of COVID19 – and has some very strong thoughts on how it has been handled. Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0000 A True Pandemic Expert full 1 11 BMO Odds are, you’ve seen Laurie Garrett being interviewed about the pandemic. Odds are, you’ve seen Laurie Garrett being interviewed about the pandemic. Laurie has reported on infectious outbreaks for decades, is considered one of the world’s top authorities on the spread of COVID19 – and has some very strong thoughts on how it has been handled. Odds are, you’ve seen Laurie Garrett being interviewed about the pandemic. Laurie has reported on infectious outbreaks for decades, is considered one of the world’s top authorities on the spread of COVID19 – and has some very strong thoughts on how it has been handled.

]]> 1530 no 10 Caring in the time of COVID-19 https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ On this edition of Inside Stories, we’re pleased to be joined by Dr. Brian Cuthbertson. A critical care physician, he’s one of many helping to care for the sickest of the sick during this pandemic.  Wed, 08 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0000 Caring in the time of COVID-19 full 1 10 BMO We’re pleased to be joined by Dr. Brian Cuthbertson. On this edition of Inside Stories, we’re pleased to be joined by Dr. Brian Cuthbertson. A critical care physician, he’s one of many helping to care for the sickest of the sick during this pandemic.  On this edition of Inside Stories, we’re pleased to be joined by Dr. Brian Cuthbertson. A critical care physician, he’s one of many helping to care for the sickest of the sick during this pandemic. 

]]> 1550 no 09 An Attitude of Gratitude https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ Renaldo Lawrence is a US-born educator, storyteller, and former NBA player. More than that, however, he's an inspiration. Host Scott Simmie reached Renaldo in the UK, where he now lives.  Fri, 26 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0000 An Attitude of Gratitude full 1 9 BMO Renaldo Lawrence is a US-born educator, storyteller, and former NBA player. Renaldo Lawrence is a US-born educator, storyteller, and former NBA player. More than that, however, he's an inspiration. Host Scott Simmie reached Renaldo in the UK, where he now lives.  Renaldo Lawrence is a US-born educator, storyteller, and former NBA player. More than that, however, he's an inspiration. Host Scott Simmie reached Renaldo in the UK, where he now lives. 

]]> 1524 no 08 An Elevated Perspective https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ This edition of Inside Stories is truly something special. Join guest Kelly Lepley as she shares with host Scott Simmie not only her amazing career, but a tremendous story about personal transformation. Her story is a triumph – making for an episode we guarantee you won’t forget. Fri, 19 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0000 An Elevated Perspective full 1 8 BMO Join guest Kelly Lepley as she shares with host Scott Simmie not only her amazing career, but a tremendous story about personal transformation. This edition of Inside Stories is truly something special. Join guest Kelly Lepley as she shares with host Scott Simmie not only her amazing career, but a tremendous story about personal transformation. Her story is a triumph – making for an episode we guarantee you won’t forget. This edition of Inside Stories is truly something special. Join guest Kelly Lepley as she shares with host Scott Simmie not only her amazing career, but a tremendous story about personal transformation. Her story is a triumph – making for an episode we guarantee you won’t forget.

]]> 1612 no 07 The Non-Stop Story https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ While COVID-19 has slowed things down for countless people across the globe, it’s only made life busier for Jacqueline Charles. The pandemic has kept the Miami woman working at an unprecedented pace…and that’s not likely to change anytime soon. Fri, 12 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0000 The Non-Stop Story full 1 7 BMO While COVID-19 has slowed things down for countless people across the globe, it’s only made life busier for Jacqueline Charles While COVID-19 has slowed things down for countless people across the globe, it’s only made life busier for Jacqueline Charles. The pandemic has kept the Miami woman working at an unprecedented pace…and that’s not likely to change anytime soon. While COVID-19 has slowed things down for countless people across the globe, it’s only made life busier for Jacqueline Charles. The pandemic has kept the Miami woman working at an unprecedented pace…and that’s not likely to change anytime soon.

]]> 1384 no 06 An Historic, Hopeful Time https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ This Special Edition of Inside Stories features Lamorne Morris. He’s a successful comedic actor who has appeared in such movies as Yesterday, Game Night and the newly released Bloodshot. He's also an African American – and has some very heartfelt thoughts on the Civil Rights movement currently sweeping America. He joins host Scott Simmie from Los Angeles...to share his Inside Story. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 19:10:00 -0000 An Historic, Hopeful Time full 1 6 BMO This Special Edition of Inside Stories features Lamorne Morris. This Special Edition of Inside Stories features Lamorne Morris. He’s a successful comedic actor who has appeared in such movies as Yesterday, Game Night and the newly released Bloodshot. He's also an African American – and has some very heartfelt thoughts on the Civil Rights movement currently sweeping America. He joins host Scott Simmie from Los Angeles...to share his Inside Story. This Special Edition of Inside Stories features Lamorne Morris. He’s a successful comedic actor who has appeared in such movies as Yesterday, Game Night and the newly released Bloodshot. He's also an African American – and has some very heartfelt thoughts on the Civil Rights movement currently sweeping America. He joins host Scott Simmie from Los Angeles...to share his Inside Story.

]]> 1567 no 05 The Longest Intermission https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ For Maestro Kent Nagano, the music is on pause. The acclaimed conductor is now in Paris, with his family, waiting for public gatherings – and public concerts – to resume. While very concerned about the toll the pandemic has taken, Maestro Nagano is also taking the time to slow down, reflect – and reconnect. He joins Scott Simmie to share his Inside Story. Credit: Musical excerpts heard in this podcast are taken from the recording: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 1 & 7, performed by the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal.  ® 2014 OSM This recording is made under Canadian exclusive license. All rights reserved. ANALEKTA Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:16:04 -0000 The Longest Intermission full 1 5 BMO For Maestro Kent Nagano, the music is on pause. For Maestro Kent Nagano, the music is on pause. The acclaimed conductor is now in Paris, with his family, waiting for public gatherings – and public concerts – to resume. While very concerned about the toll the pandemic has taken, Maestro Nagano is also taking the time to slow down, reflect – and reconnect. He joins Scott Simmie to share his Inside Story. Credit: Musical excerpts heard in this podcast are taken from the recording: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 1 & 7, performed by the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal.  ® 2014 OSM This recording is made under Canadian exclusive license. All rights reserved. ANALEKTA For Maestro Kent Nagano, the music is on pause. The acclaimed conductor is now in Paris, with his family, waiting for public gatherings – and public concerts – to resume. While very concerned about the toll the pandemic has taken, Maestro Nagano is also taking the time to slow down, reflect – and reconnect. He joins Scott Simmie to share his Inside Story.

Credit: Musical excerpts heard in this podcast are taken from the recording: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos 1 & 7, performed by the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. 

® 2014 OSM

This recording is made under Canadian exclusive license. All rights reserved.

ANALEKTA

]]> 1279 no 04 The Joy of Dancing Bhangra-style https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ From a tiny cabin in the wilderness, Gurdeep Pandher is on a mission to spread joy. How? Through sharing and teaching his love of Bhangra dancing – along with his love of life. Wed, 27 May 2020 06:00:00 -0000 The Joy of Dancing Bhangra-style full 1 4 BMO From a tiny cabin in the wilderness, Gurdeep Pandher is on a mission to spread joy. From a tiny cabin in the wilderness, Gurdeep Pandher is on a mission to spread joy. How? Through sharing and teaching his love of Bhangra dancing – along with his love of life. From a tiny cabin in the wilderness, Gurdeep Pandher is on a mission to spread joy. How? Through sharing and teaching his love of Bhangra dancing – along with his love of life.

]]> 1115 no 03 The Inside Story of Gabriela Herman – Professional Photographer https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ In normal times, Gabriela Herman would be ramping up for another busy season right now: Preparing for photo shoots, and quite likely travel, on behalf of her many clients. But things are going to be very different this year. Join host Scott Simmie as Gabriela shares her own Inside Story. Wed, 20 May 2020 18:08:05 -0000 The Inside Story of Gabriela Herman – Professional Photographer full 1 3 BMO In normal times, Gabriela Herman would be ramping up for another busy season right now. In normal times, Gabriela Herman would be ramping up for another busy season right now: Preparing for photo shoots, and quite likely travel, on behalf of her many clients. But things are going to be very different this year. Join host Scott Simmie as Gabriela shares her own Inside Story. In normal times, Gabriela Herman would be ramping up for another busy season right now: Preparing for photo shoots, and quite likely travel, on behalf of her many clients. But things are going to be very different this year. Join host Scott Simmie as Gabriela shares her own Inside Story.

]]> 1231 no 02 The Story of Our Lifetime https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ Former CBC News Anchor and Chief Correspondent Peter Mansbridge has spent an entire career covering major stories, but they all pale in comparison with this one. Join Peter as he shares his perspective – and his Inside Story – with host Scott Simmie. Wed, 13 May 2020 06:00:00 -0000 The Story of Our Lifetime full 1 2 BMO Former CBC News Anchor and Chief Correspondent Peter Mansbridge has spent an entire career covering major stories, but they all pale in comparison with this one. Former CBC News Anchor and Chief Correspondent Peter Mansbridge has spent an entire career covering major stories, but they all pale in comparison with this one. Join Peter as he shares his perspective – and his Inside Story – with host Scott Simmie. Former CBC News Anchor and Chief Correspondent Peter Mansbridge has spent an entire career covering major stories, but they all pale in comparison with this one. Join Peter as he shares his perspective – and his Inside Story – with host Scott Simmie.

]]> 1151 no 01 Both a Major League Athlete and a Stay-at-Home Dad https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/covid-19-insights/ Before the world changed so drastically, Toronto FC Defender Justin Morrow was beginning another season of Major League Soccer. But after just two games – one in California and the second on home turf in Toronto – Morrow began adapting to a very different schedule. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:41:37 -0000 Both a Major League Athlete and a Stay-at-Home Dad full 1 1 BMO Before the world changed so drastically, Toronto FC Defender Justin Morrow was beginning another season of Major League Soccer. Before the world changed so drastically, Toronto FC Defender Justin Morrow was beginning another season of Major League Soccer. But after just two games – one in California and the second on home turf in Toronto – Morrow began adapting to a very different schedule. Before the world changed so drastically, Toronto FC Defender Justin Morrow was beginning another season of Major League Soccer. But after just two games – one in California and the second on home turf in Toronto – Morrow began adapting to a very different schedule.

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