In this episode Harnek and Ian get the privilege of chatting with the one and only Alex Grupp. Alex is the coordinator for the Motorcycle and Power sports department at Centennial College. We learn about the different programs in the department and have a fun discussion about technology in the trade. Be sure to listen until the end to hear some fantastic answers to the famous final questions!

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In this episode we have returning guests Garrett Nalepka and Justin Gullison back to discuss an important tool that some students can find challenging the DVOM or Digital Volt Ohm Meter. Garrett and Justin both teach the AUTO 106 course that the DVOM is an integral part of. 

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In this episode Harnek and Ian discuss a simple planetary gear set and review some basic gear theory. This episode of the Talking with SOT podcast will be licensed in a special way! Using a Creative Commons license this podcast is open source to be used in any way for students to help understand a simple planetary gear set across the globe! For more information on Open Educational Resources contact [email protected]. 

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In this episode we have the notorious Jason D'Amico back to chat about master cylinders and the start of the brake system. D'Amico is going on a run to be the most frequent guest!

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In this episode Harnek and Ian travel to the Toronto Congress Center and live podcast from the Centennial College booth! Tune in for some fascinating interviews with Bill Couchie, First Nations, Métis, & Inuit (FNMI) Initiatives Program Facilitator... Ian Howcroft, CEO of Skills Ontario... Daniel Chudy is back to discuss his experience of Ontario Skills as a competitor and as a Judge/Chair of the Automotive Painting Section... Zafir and Mark V some current students tell us about experiencing the event for the first time... and last but certainly not least we get to chat with Aaron Schoenmaker about the Centennial booth and his role with the college! 

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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.

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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 is like to be a part of. 

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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 and the C of Q prep course! 

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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.

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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 conversation gives you a basic understanding of the 310B and associated licences. This will not be the last time we have these 2 characters on the podcast as the knowledge they can share is incredible. Be sure to listen to the end as we ask the professors some fun questions that give you more insight on who they really are!

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