Out Of The Blue
Out of the Blue is a weekly podcast that invites guests and experts in the field of housing and homelessness to educate and create awareness around some of gaps and challenges across Canada, as well an some of the amazing innovations and programs that are moving forward. Your host Michael presents a new perspective and interesting guest each week.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2021
Dr. Alex Abramovich
He's done some of the most important research in the country involving 2SLGBTQ youth, which has led to new programs, services and initiatives across Canada. Dr. Alex Abramovich joins us on Out of the…
Leigh Bursey
He was still in his twenties when he decided to run for town council and won. Leigh Bursey is a seasoned town councilor, a musician and a crusader for affordable housing. When he speaks to the issue …
Steve Teekens
Indigenous peoples are greatly over represented among people experiencing homelessness in Canada and we must do a much better job of providing greater supports and programming to prevent and end it. …
*SPECIAL REPORT* Covid 19 And The Homeless
Michael Braithwaite and Mike Wixson take a few moments to talk about how the CoronaVirus is affecting the homeless. Braithwaite gives an inside perspective on what is happening in the the sector help…
Jonathan Robarts
A big part of preventing homelessness resides in stopping unnecessary evictions. Join us on Out of the Blue as the passionate and wonderful Jonathan Robarts joins us to talk about eviction prevention…
Jon Braithwaite
While most communities are in need of some type of emergency housing, many don't have traditional emergency programs. Listen to Jon Braithwaite the CEO of the Hope Centre in Welland on the Out of th…
Michael Landsberg
While he's widely known across Canada for being an amazing professional broadcaster, Michael Landsberg has become one of the leading voices challenging the stigma around mental health. Through his n…
Marc Boychuk
Instead of complaining about the lack of resources to support people experiencing homelessness in his rural community of Peace River Alberta, Marc Boychuk took it upon himself to do something about i…
Ryan Baillie, Executive Director of Hockey Helps the Homeless
Ryan Baillie, the Executive Director of Hockey Helps the Homeless, has worked with his team to raise millions across Canada to end homelessness. Join us to hear more about this incredible organizatio…
Tim Ross - Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada
One of the clear paths forward to creating more affordable housing is through the development of more Co-operative Housing. Tim Ross, Executive Director of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Cana…
Steve Doherty
Youth have so much hope when it comes to escaping homelessness. Join us this week on OTB as Executive Director Steve Doherty tells us about the wonderful work him & his amazing team at Youth Without …
Mayor Dan Carter
Mayor of Oshawa, Dan Carter joins us on Out of the Bluep to share his inspiring & incredible story of addiction, homelessness & recovery on his way to becoming a community champion & politician
Adam Vaughan
He played a vital role in the creation of our National Housing Strategy, and continues to push forward to bring the Strategy to fruition in the battle to prevent and end homelessness. Listen to the P…
Mike Lethby - Raft Niagara
Brian Carney - Coldest Night of the Year
The road to success is a tricky and winding one. Before he developed the amazing national event "Coldest Night of the Year" raising millions to end homelessness, CEO of Blue Sea Philanthropy had an a…
Dr. Sylvain Roy
We need to understand that paths into homelessness are complex. The incredible Dr. Sylvain Roy joins us on OTB to talk about his research and work on the Connecting the Dots project. You don’t want t…
Kingsway College - Out Of The Box Team
There might not be a more powerful message than youth helping youth to end homelessness. These Grade 7 students at Kingsway College stepped up to do just that. Listen to their amazing podcast today
Alyssa Brierley
Marc Soberano
Part of ending & preventing homelessness is providing people with meaningful and well paying employment. Marc Soberano joins us to talk about his amazing program “BuildingUp “ which launches people …
Chef Jagger Gordon
Growing up with a hardworking single Mom, food was scarce for Chef Jagger Gordon. Knowing that feeling of an empty stomach and not wanting anyone to ever feel it, Chef Jagger leads his team of volunt…