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If you think a passenger ferry service from Colwood to downtown Victoria is a tall order, wait until you hear what else Mayor Rob Martin has planned. In this episode, Colwood's Mayor opens up about his ambitious vision for Colwood's Royal Bay development. Martin explains how he planned to convince CRD politicians that a passenger ferry is a good idea. Also, can you say gondola? (Interview starts at 1:29)

Twiggly Wiggly Road? Giggleswick Place? In Episode 5 Joe and KC Kyle find out how Nanaimo landed some of the wackiest street names on Vancouver Island. For answers they chat with Nanaimo author and rocker Paul Gogo, the keyboardist for Canadian rock band Trooper. Gogo offers up a lesson on legendary Nanaimo Mayor Frank Ney, one of Vancouver Island’s most colourful politicians. Plus, what’s the story behind all those traffic lights on Highway 19 when you drive through the Harbour City? (Gogo interview starts at 2:09)

It's August 5th, 1922. Hundreds of people are gathered on the shores of Victoria's Gorge Waterway watching in awe as a 19-year-old daredevil climbs a 34-metre dive tower. The diver is Billy Muir, and he's about to swan dive into the waterway, a jump that would eventually cost him his life. Author Dennis Minaker joins the guys to discuss the historic Gorge waterway and the controversial tower that was eventually dismantled after Muir's tragic dive. (Interview begins at 1:45)

It all started in 2004 when a group of environmentalists paid $150 for a six-foot mascot costume shaped like a turd. Since then, the #2 has become the #1 supporter of wastewater treatment in the Capital Region. On December 15th, just days after the CRD's billion dollar wastewater treatment project was finally up and running, Joe and KC Kyle chatted with James Skwarok (Aka. Mr. Floatie) to reflect on his 16 years of raising a stink. From dancing on stage with the Barenaked Ladies to running for Mayor, hear about what life is like for one polarizing piece of poop. Plus, wait until you hear where Mr. Floatie is today. (James' interview starts at 1:05)

His office is 17-storeys in the sky. It doesn't have a washroom and there's no coffee machine but the view is incredible. In this episode, Joe and KC Kyle talk to Justin Chapman from his tower crane high above the Hudson Place Two development in downtown Victoria. What's life like when you spend your days all alone in the sky? We're about to find out. (Justin's interview starts at :59)

The inaugural episode. In one of her first interviews following the delayed 2020 Victoria by-election, Mayor Helps reacts to the city's newest councillor, and gives an update on the ambitious plan to house hundreds of homeless before the end of the year. Also, is there unrest at City Hall? Will bike lanes be the Mayor's legacy? And now that it's behind her, how does the Mayor really feel about the new Johnson Street Bridge? (Mayor's interview starts at 5:05)