Talking with the School of Transportation
A podcast helping students better understand complex automotive theory.
Episodes
14 episodes since 2023
A chat with some level 2 day release apprenticeship students!
In this episode Harnek and Ian have some of the Level 2 students on for a conversation about the day release program. Micheal Tremblay and Josh Martin discuss the ups and downs of the trade and getting up early for those morning classes.
May 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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53:27
A/C fundamentals. Ft. Justin Gullison and Alister Lopes.
In this episode we have the talented Alister Lopes and the one and only Justin "Gully" Gullison to chat about A/C how a vehicle is cooled. Harnek and Ian start with a recap of the 2024 Centennial College SOT skills competition and what it...
April 08, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:03:10
Annnnd... they're done. ft. Matthew Demong and Joey Fares
A couple exceptional level 3 students from the Block Apprenticeship program discuss the ups and downs of trade school. Join Ian, Harnek, Matthew Demong and Joey Fares on a fun conversation about school, the shop, passing block level 3, Electude...
April 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:03:42
Season 2! A chat about protection... circuit protection.
In the season 2 premier episode Ian and Harnek sit down and chat about circuit protection. In an electrical world, how do we stay safe? Listen in for a fun chat about how fuses, fusible links, circuit breakers and monitored circuits work.
March 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:52
310B... some numbers and letters. A chat with the Body Shop ft. Kennelly and Chudy
Harnek and Ian are joined by the fantastical Jesse Kennelly and the impressive Daniel Chudy for a conversation about the Body Shop department. From the different courses that the Body Shop teaches to safety and the art of painting, the conversa...
January 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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43:56
A trip to TARGA... ft. Alan McClelland and Garret Nalepka
Harnek and Ian have the stately Alan McClelland and the renowned Garrett Nalepke back on to discuss the TARGA race and how the Centennial College School of Transportation supports the team. Students are chosen to join the pit crew to ensure the...
December 11, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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38:02
Service Information ft. Lopes
Harnek and Ian have the incredibe Alister Lopes on for the second time to discuss service information. What is service information?? Well listen in for some advice on navigating it as well as bettering yourself in your automotive career.
November 22, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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49:14
Getting to know Alan McClelland... the Dean of the School of Transportation
In the first episode of the Getting to Know series Harnek and Ian have an excellent conversation with the Dean of the School of Transportation at Centennial College Alan McClelland. We learn about how to succeed as a student at Centennial, are ...
November 13, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:14
Suspension Types and Components ft. Lirette and D'Amico
Harnek and Ian are joined by the marvellous Jason D'Amico and the one and only Robert Lirette for a conversation about suspension types and components. From MacPherson or Jay's favourite "multi-link to a Ford Twin "I" Beam the fellas bring some...
November 07, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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43:38
The students speak!! ft. Madison Wardle and Jakob Lee
Harnek and Ian are joined by a couple of Level 2 Block apprenticeship students Madison Wardle and Jakob Lee. They discuss what it is like being an apprentice, how to brand yourself as an apprentice and what are some of the more challenging subj...
October 20, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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52:22
A chat about relays ft. Greene and Lirette
Harnek and Ian are joined by the wonderful Robert Lirette and the powerful Mary Greene as they chat about how relays function in an automotive setting. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors some fun questions that give you more...
September 29, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:09
Clutch Components and Friction ft. D'Amico and Lopes
Harnek and Ian are joined by the one and only Jason D'Amico and the powertrains guru Alister Lopes for a conversation about clutch components and how friction plays such an important role. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors ...
September 17, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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37:04
A chat about magnetism ft. Peart and Nalepka
Harnek and Ian are joined by the notorious Garrett Nalepka and the beloved Collin Peart for a conversation about magnetism. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask your professors some fun questions that give you more insight on who they really ...
August 26, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:55
And it begins... Talkin' with S.O.T introduction
Ian and Harnek sit down and chat about what the Talking with the School of Transportation podcast hopes to become. In the conversation you will hear about what we want to continue learning about, what topics or content we hope to bring to you, ...
August 20, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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24:00