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4 Sep 2026 · 25 min

Season 2, Episode 1: The Manhattan Open

As we begin the 2026-27 school year, we’re taking you back to the beginning of the summer, and a decades-old tradition for many in the Andrean community: the Manhattan Open, a memorial golf tournament played in honour of Charlie Edwards, Class of 1970. In this episode, recorded at Muskoka Highlands Golf Links, John Sandham ’13 speaks with two of the event’s organizers, Don MacKay ’70 and Tom Stephens ’70, and Charlie’s brother, Mike Edwards ’79, about the tournament’s origins, longevity, and legacy.

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   S1 · E7 · 1 Jul 2026 · 34 min

   Episode 7: Catching up with the Commissioner

   We’re celebrating Canada Day by sharing this conversation with the man in charge of one of Canada’s top junior hockey leagues. Commissioner of the Western Hockey League, Dan Near ’99 talks about his unique and unexpected career path, from the National Hockey League to the WHL, and everything before and in-between. Dan gives us an evaluation of the opportunities and challenges ahead for the WHL and its member clubs, and even gets a surprise visit from a classmate, who asks Dan to reminisce about their time on the ice together, wearing the Saints red and white.

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   S1 · 11 May 2026 · 25 min

   Episode 6: Growing Up Andrean, Part 2

   It’s another two-parter this month, featuring a couple of Old Boys whose time on campus started before their time as students. In this episode, Mike Foy ’97 discusses his family’s connection to St. Andrew’s dating back to when his father, Aubrey, accepted a position as Head of Music at SAC in 1976, and continuing to this spring, as Mike’s son becomes the second generation of the Foy family to don an Old Boy tie. Mike also shares his thoughts on how leadership skills honed at and connections made on campus have shaped his life and career going forward.

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   S1 · 11 May 2026 · 27 min

   Episode 6: Growing Up Andrean, Part 1

   It’s another two-parter this month, featuring a couple of Old Boys whose time on campus started before their time as students. In this episode, Paul Perrier ’01 reflects on lessons learned from his parents, Bob and Ann, and how their teachings and encouragement influenced his unconventional education and career path. Paul, who was recently named Chief Sport Officer at Golf Canada, also explores his passion for sport, his belief in education through sport, and comments on the enduring nature of his family name at St. Andrew’s.

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   10 Apr 2026 · 22 min

   Episode 5: Reflections on Leadership

   Host John Sandham discusses leadership on campus with his classmate, Rory McGuire ’13, tracing Rory’s journey from Grade 9 New Boy to Head Prefect and Varsity Hockey Captain in Grade 12. Along the way, Rory discovered new interests, made lifelong friends, and gained clarity on his path forward, earning the respect and trust of his peers in the process.

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   S1 · E4 · 23 Mar 2026 · 27 min

   Episode 4: Tales from the Memorial Chapel

   Our guest on this episode is a man who has spent parts of six decades working at St. Andrew’s: John Clements . First arriving at SAC in 1976, John shares stories of music, sports, excursions, and even some on-campus mischief during a conversation recorded in a familiar location on campus: Memorial Chapel. You’ll hear about an unexpected turn of events that led John to consider St. Andrew’s in the first place. John also tells the story behind the introduction of Dorset Carol at the annual Carol Service, the tune and lyrics to which are still second nature to generations of Old Boys.

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   S1 · 13 Feb 2026 · 24 min

   Episode 3: A Pair of '02s, Part 2

   This month's episode is actually two episodes, featuring conversations with a pair of classmates, teammates, and friends. Michael Faulds ’02 was the facilitator for one of, if not, the greatest football team in school history: the 2001 Varsity Saints, who went undefeated in CISAA play en route to a victory at the Golden Horseshoe Bowl played at the SkyDome in Toronto. Michael concluded his university playing career with the Western Mustangs in 2009, retiring as the all-time passing leader in Canadian university football. He takes over this year as Head Coach at Western University, after…

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