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Cool Chats
by Cool Choir
Welcome to Cool Chats, podcast of Cool Choir - a group of non-auditioned adult rock and pop choirs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Cool Chats profiles the personal stories of some our choir members across the city and how singing in Cool Choir has impacted their lives.
Episodes
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Episode 16 - Cooper Holm
This week on Cool Chats, Jamie sits down with the ever-energetic Cooper Holm — a man whose passion for life shines through in absolutely everything he does. From sports and real estate to family, pets, music, and community, Cooper brings enthusiasm, positivity, and heart to every part of his…
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Episode 15 - Alan Quigley
After a long pause, Cool Chats is back—and what a way to return. In this episode, I sit down with Cool Choir Edgemont member Alan Quigley for a warm, honest, and often surprising conversation. We explore his journey, the role music plays in his life, and the stories that shape who he is beyond…
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Episode 14 - Dr Zabal
It’s September 2021 - and after a year of being unable to sing together in the same room, Cool Choir is preparing to return to our in-person rehearsals in a few days. But, unfortunately, with a wealth of information online for the general public to access regarding the health, safety and science…
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Episode 13 - Pam Ostick
In the final episode of our Season 2 podcast, Jamie chats with the effervescent ball of energy that is Pam Ostick - one of our original members of Cool Choir! Pam sings in about five different choirs simultaneously on average and has long enjoyed singing as a "herd" singer (in her own words).…
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Episode 12 - Rhonda Metz
Can music save your life? This week, listen to the emotional story of Cool Choir member, Rhonda Metz and how the music and singing pulled her through some very difficult family tragedy over the last few years. Rhonda has also given so much back to the community - from personal food treats in...
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Episode 11 - Myra Skerrett
This week I chatted with the lovely Myra Skerrett - a descendant of the original Manitoba settlers in 1879! As the podcast evolved, some unexpected and uncanny links between Myra's past and that of Jamie's popped up, adding to the spontaneity of the chat further!
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Episode 10 - Tik Tycholaz
This week Jamie chats with one of our few but highly valued male choir members, Tik Tycholaz about his rich musical background, meeting a ton of celebrity movie stars and well.....the story behind his extremely cool name!
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Episode 9 - Barbara Fleet
In 2015, Creative Director Jamie Serafi left the UK for a brand new life in Canada. Having setup and established a beautiful community choir organisation already in the UK - called 'Alive and Singing', he was now left with the heartbreaking decision of first letting all his dear friends in the...
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Episode 8 - Elaine La Pointe
In these difficult times we need to hear from inspirational people to remind us that in life, we can make a choice - feel sorry for ourselves or LIVE! This week, Elaine La Pointe talks very frankly about her life in a wheel chair, having been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy in her early 20's -...
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Episode 7 - Barbara Sawaryn
As Cool Choir turns 5 years old this week, we chat with founding Cool Choir member Barbara Sawaryn about how she and Creative Director, Jamie Serafi first met - long before Cool Choir launched! Barbara also recalls some of her fondest memories of Cool Choir over the last five years and how being...
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Episode 6 - Tina Hayden
How does Tina's long-suffering executive assistant cope working alongside Creative Director, Jamie Serafi? In this podcast we learn how - plus Tina reveals some rather unexpected yet fascinating skeletons in her own closet about her past working life!
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Episode 5 - Christina Millis
This week Jamie returned to recording in-person podcasts (socially distanced!) and had the pleasure of chatting with Cool Choir member Christina Millis (and her pet rabbit!) in the beautiful NW neighbourhood of North Haven. Christina tells us how being part of Cool Choir has improved her...
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Episode 4 - 'Crazy Old People'
It's 'double trouble' this week as Jamie speaks with old-time friends Marian Mulligan and Terry Burstrom - infamously known as the 'Crazy Old People' of Cool Choir! Don't worry - this isn't a personal insult - it's their very own unique brand of 'crazy' - manifested as a series of quirky Youtube...
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Episode 3 - Marina Connors
This week, Jamie chats with Lincoln Park member Marina Connors about the evocative rhythms of Brazilian music and how some of its history and culture manifest itself in day to day life.
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Episode 2 - Barb & Ken Strother
This week we make Cool Choir history once again by introducing two members of our Cool Choir Outer Calgary North expansion (Cochrane, Airdrie and Hawkwood), Ken and Barb Strother about online dating, life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and well...boxers and briefs!
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Episode 1 - Cait Matchett
We kick off Season 2 of the Cool Chats podcast with a highly energetic chat with Cait Matchett about all things Yoga, British TV, Calgary and...DRAG!!!
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Episode 10 - Svetlana Bidikhova
We maybe at the height of the Corona pandemic but this didn't stop Creative Director Jamie Serafi recording this weeks' episode of 'Cool Chat's online through Zoom! Jamie chats with 'original' Cool Choir member Svetlana Bidikhova about growing up in Russia and her move to Canada in 1999. Jamie…
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Episode 9 - Bill Gould
One of our few but highly valued gentlemen of Cool Choir, Bill Gould, talks to Cool Choir Creative Director, Jamie Serafi, about keeping the memory alive of his beautiful daughter Natasha, through her music and his own singing participation in Cool Choir.
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Episode 8 - Deneise Sherlock
We've had some time out of the Cool Chats Podcast but it's wonderful to welcome in Spring 2020 with an uplifting new episode of Cool Chats featuring Inglewood Cool Choir member, Deneise Sherlock. Deneise has had quite the journey these last few years but with the help of Cool Choir, she has come...
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Episode 7 - Marielena Nuñez
This week, Cool Choir Creative Director Jamie Serafi chats with Cool Choir member Marielena Nuñez about linguistics, Venezuela (including food!) and how singing with Cool Choir has profoundly improved her use and understanding of English as a second language!
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Episode 6 - Ben Schmalz
This week, Jamie chats with one of our youngest members of Cool Choir, Ben Schmalz about all things Debussy and his love of classical piano. Ben also plays live at the piano an extract from Debussy's impressionist piece 'Estampes'. Let these beautiful melodies and harmonies wash over you.
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Episode 5 - Dominic and Maria Gagliardi
Spring has sprung after a long Winter and what better than to record this episode outside in the company of Cool Choir childhood sweethearts Dominic and Maria Gagliardi (and the odd "meow" from my cat Oreo in between) who chat about growing up in Calgary but still staying close to those lovely...
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Episode 4 - Veronica Mulhall
In this special "St Paddy's" themed episode of the 'Cool Chats' podcast, Jamie Serafi speaks to Irish Cool Choir member Veronica about Irish traditions, music and leprechauns!
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Episode 3 - Margot Leahy
In this episode Jamie Serafi, Creative Director of Cool Choir chats with Inglewood member Margot Leahy about her life in Calgary's beautiful Italian quarter, Bridgeland
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Episode 2 - Richard Harrison
In this episode Jamie Serafi, Creative Director of Cool Choir chats with Award-winning Calgary poet, author and Cool Choir member Richard Harrison about how singing in Cool Choir has positively impacted his presentation skills as a writer and public speaker.
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Episode 1 - Elizabeth Newbold-Koenders
The very first episode of 'Cool Chats' Cool Choir podcast. In this episode Jamie Serafi, Creative Director of Cool Choir chats with Hillhurst Sunnyside member, Elizabeth Newbold-Koenders.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Cool Chats, podcast of Cool Choir - a group of non-auditioned adult rock and pop choirs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Cool Chats profiles the personal stories of some our choir members across the city and how singing in Cool Choir has impacted their lives.
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Welcome to Cool Chats, podcast of Cool Choir - a group of non-auditioned adult rock and pop choirs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Cool Chats profiles the personal stories of some our choir members across the city and how singing in Cool Choir has impacted their lives.
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