this is it actually.

City: Kitchener

Genre: Entertainment

Host: jeni b.

Based on the podcast of the same name, this is it actually, host jeni b gets behind the wheel of a vintage vehicle. She drives to delightful and picturesque places to meet the wonderfully diverse people that make up the fabric of the town.

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Episodes

Season 1

Episode 1 - this is the shopkeeper actually

Jeni tells the story of growing up with a general store attached to her house. She drives Wanda the Westfalia to Blueberry Moon by the Bay in Barrie, Ontario to hear the stories of shop owner Heather Kennedy.

Episode 2 - this is the baker actually

Jeni tells the story of growing up in a small town with good neighbours. She drives Wanda the Westfalia to Lenjo Bakes in Kitchener, Ontario to hear the stories of owner and head baker Lenore Johnson.

Episode 3 - this is the beekeeper actually

Jeni tells the story of following bliss and going after dreams. She drives Wanda the Westfalia to Osprey Bluffs Honey Company in Osprey, Ontario to hear the stories of beekeeper and farmer Hugh Simpson.

Episode 4 - this is the mechanic actually

Jeni tells the story of small town living and the freedom of getting her first car. She then drives Wanda the Westfalia to Christine’s Automotive in Kitchener, Ontario to hear the stories of owner and mechanic Christine Beck.

Episode 5 - this is the influencer actually

Jeni tells a story of self-love and acceptance. She drives Wanda the Westfalia to Towne Bowl in Kitchener, Ontario to hear the stories of mega-influencer Spencer Barbosa.

Episode 6 - these are the tattoo artists actually

Jeni tells the story of each of her tattoos. She then drives Wanda the Westfalia to True Ink Tattoo in Kitchener, Ontario to hear the stories of tattoo artitsts Marcel Mairovitz and Tommy Constantinou.

Episode 7 - this is the chefs actually

Jeni tells a story of food and community. She drives Wanda the Westfalia to Taste of Soul in Wasaga Beach, Ontario to hear the stories of chefs and musicians Gwyn Beaver and Shawn Pitre.

Season 2

Episode 1 - This is the drag queen actually

Jeni tells the story of her first pride parade. She then drives to Barrie, Ontario to meet up with Justine D’as at The Rec Room to see her perform and hear her incredible stories of adversity, advocacy, education and fun.

Episode 2 - This is the firefighter actually

Jeni talks hero status and the moment she discovered that her parents were, in fact, every day heroes. Then it’s off to Waterloo, Ontario to spend the day with Laura Gutscher and the firefighters of Waterloo Fire Station 4.

Episode 3 - This is the dancer actually

Jeni is reunited with her old friend, dancer Dwayne “Boneless” Gulston at Kreative Dance Company in Barrie, Ontario. They talk “So You Think You Can Dance”, exceeding expectations and going after dreams.

Episode 4 - This is the farmer actually

In Bright, Ontario there’s a generations-old farm called Udderly Ridiculous Farm Life. Jeni goes to meet Cheryl Haskett and all the ridiculous animals, as she speaks about making the switch from corporate life to farm life.

Episode 5 - This is the ice cream maker actually

Jeni drives to Waterloo, Ontario to meet chemical engineer turned ice cream maker Ajoa Mintah at her very popular ice cream shop, Four All Ice Cream. They scoop delicious curated flavours and make waffles and decorate and eat their creations.

Episode 6 - This is the artist actually

Monica Loney is an Indigenous artist who followed her heart into creating full time. Jeni meets up with her at The Spare Room in Barrie, Ontario to learn about continuous line, the importance of public art and advocacy.

Episode 7 - This is the barber actually

Jeni heads to Waterloo, Ontario to Simon’s Old School Barbershop to experience barbershop life, up close and personal. Simon Shahin tells the story of leaving Syria after the war, what it was like to open a small business in a new country and how the community has embraced him.