Kelly And Company

Today on Kelly and Company, Dr Danielle Jongkind and ask-a-veterinarian are back with us on every other Monday. While she often brings us useful information on important topics. We chat with Arnold Cheng of Spectrum Ability with his experience designing the Calgary Event Centre, also known as Scotia Place. And, JJ Hunt throws back to celebrating Halloween while traveling, bringing us stories of staying at Irish youth hostels and upscale Mexican condos while living out of a backpack. Show Highlights:Show Intro (00:34)Ask-a-veterinarian  with Dr Danielle Jongkind (02:00)Arnold Cheng of Spectrum Ability (19:16)JJ Hunt, Audio Describer (42:30)

Today on the show, we meet and greet with Nisreen Abdel-Majid, Technical Producer and Social Media Extraordinaire. Every two weeks, Greg David, Communications Specialist here at AMI, joins us to talk about everything TV and entertainment. And on Para Sport Nation, the brand new AMI Sports show, Alex Smyth spotlights upcoming para sport events in Canada and abroad, pulls back the curtain on how para sports are played and interviews para sport athletes, coaches and trainers.Show Highlights:Show Intro (00:52)Meet & Greet with Nisreen Abdel-Majid (01:15)Greg David – TV and Entertainment (10:02)Debut of Para Sport Nation with Alex Smyth (19:24)

On our 8th Anniversary of Kelly and Company; Amy Amantea, Arts and culture Critic joins us from Vancouver to talk about last minute Halloween costume creations. Also, John Melville, vice president of Content Development and Programing of production at AMI gives us the scoop on where the company is headed. And, we dive into the deliciously nostalgic world of vintage Halloween treats with none other than Mary Mammoliti.Show Highlights:Show intro (00:45)Amy Amantea – Last-minute Halloween Fun (6:15)John Melville - Relaunching Kelly and Company, direction of AMI (26:27)Mary Mammoliti - Vintage Halloween Treats (46:27) 

We're so excited to announce that we relaunch Kelly and Company on October 31st at 2 p.m. Eastern on AMI audio and YouTube!

An expression of gratitude from the show hosts.

The Investigative documentary “Bodies for Rent” reveals the hidden dangers of pharmaceutical drug testing on society’s most vulnerable. Emmy award winning Canadian documentary filmmaker Habiba Nosheen joins us next to chat about her new Documentary. Is the Body Roundness Index the latest trend replacing Body Mass Index? Find out what it is and how it relates to obesity in our wellness chat with Frances Wong. On our Book Club, we explore Nancy L. Eiesland's The Disabled God: Toward a Liberatory Theology of Disability, and discuss how the book reimagines disability in Christian theology. Let's unwrap the mysterious reappearance of the Reggie Bar, and how this beloved 1970s American candy found its way back, thanks to a couple of Canadians.

On our Book Club, we explore Nancy L. Eiesland's The Disabled God: Toward a Liberatory Theology of Disability, and discuss how the book reimagines disability in Christian theology.

Is the Body Roundness Index the latest trend replacing Body Mass Index? Find out what it is and how it relates to obesity in our wellness chat with Frances Wong.

The Investigative documentary “Bodies for Rent” reveals the hidden dangers of pharmaceutical drug testing on society’s most vulnerable. Emmy award winning Canadian documentary filmmaker Habiba Nosheen joins us next to chat about her new Documentary.

Michael Babcock shares how revisiting Python has reignited his passion for solving tech problems! Mark Rankin breaks down the roles of an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, functions he finds he falls into: the Fixer, Cheerleader, Coach, Local Guide, and the Everything Guy. Danielle McLaughlin chats with Lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky about insights on his battles and accomplishments that have made such a difference to so many people. Why Aren't Humanoid Robots in Our Homes Yet, and if so how many would we need or want? Let's find out.

Danielle McLaughlin chats with Lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky about insights on his battles and accomplishments that have made such a difference to so many people.

Mark Rankin breaks down the roles of an Orientation and Mobility Specialist, functions he finds he falls into: the Fixer, Cheerleader, Coach, Local Guide, and the Everything Guy.

Michael Babcock shares how revisiting Python has reignited his passion for solving tech problems!

NHL season is just around the corner. Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby will both be free agents. Brock Richardson gives his predictions on that and more on the sports update. Instagram is now limiting access to teens under 16 using new controls, by using AI to scan their content and comments to see if they are 'acting their age.' John Biehler has more on our App Update. On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey tells us about an accessibility feature on the Amazon Echo line of speakers that will read Kindle eBooks out loud. Let's talk about aparty we are glad to not have been invited to as a man threw a "snake party" for his birthday.

Instagram is now limiting access to teens under 16 using new controls, by using AI to scan their content and comments to see if they are 'acting their age.' John Biehler has more on our App Update.

On the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey tells us about an accessibility feature on the Amazon Echo line of speakers that will read Kindle eBooks out loud.

NHL season is just around the corner. Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby will both be free agents. Brock Richardson gives his predictions on that and more on the sports update.

Michael Feir joins us to give his thoughts on Apple’s newest products and tell you which features he thinks are worth making the upgrade for. From saying the unexpected to mastering wordplay, Psychotherapist Fern Lulham teaches us the art of comedy. We examine the links between disability and loneliness with disability awareness consultant Andrew Gurza. An 11-Year-Old Boy Rescued a Mysterious Artwork From the Dump. It Turned Out to Be a 500-Year-Old Renaissance Print. Let's find out more.

We examine the links between disability and loneliness with disability awareness consultant Andrew Gurza.

From saying the unexpected to mastering wordplay, Psychotherapist Fern Lulham teaches us the art of comedy.