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Popular CBS series 36. Skin condition 37. Christian creator and ruler of the universe 38. They __ 40. Caused severe damage 41. Work done under harsh conditions for no pay 42. One point east of due south 43. Sea eagles 44. Drenched 45. State capital 47. Italian city 48. Sweetheart (archaic) 49. Brief talk 52. Popular disco group: Bee __ 53. First Chinese dynasty 54. Military vehicle 55. Chinese Moslem Clair Hills neighbourhood of Waterloo actually goes against a golden rule. Some of the best podcast series are dedicated to one, very specific thing, Ward explained. "There's one for 'Three's Company,' the TV show, which I think is pretty cool," he said. But "Bonn Park" guests -- most segments are about an hour in length -- have ranged from a magician to musicians, local artists to business people to those who are both. "We're making some- thing for everyone," said Geidlinger. "We're talking to absolutely everyone in our community with the only common thread being that we're in Waterloo Region." Names have included Waterloo Region Record photojournalist Mathew McCarthy, local radio per- sonality and Waterloo Chronicle columnist Mike Farwell and former TV news anchor Melissa Dur- rell; though subject matter has deviated from the news and what's on people's typi- cal radars, Ward noted. Discussions delved into groundwater, sexual health, naturopathy, sci- ence, Lyme disease and po- werlifting -- the latter turned out to be one of the most popular episodes of 2020. "It really is that common thread of 'What is your life? What brought you to this work? Tell us how you do it,'" said Geidlinger. She and Ward started re- cording episodes in July 2019 and had a cache of seg- ments ready to run when the pandemic struck. The tone of those record- ed after mid-March deviat- ed from a more happy-go- lucky feeling prior to then. With some, such as a lo- cal restaurateur, discussion focused more on the pan- demic's impact. "These are the people in your neighbourhood," said Ward, who grew up watch- ing "Sesame Street" and be- lieves the lessons learned resonate with him to this day. "In times when indepen- dent artists and businesses alike are struggling, we see the podcast as a way to bring attention to the re- markable ways that people persevere." "Bonn Park" also spoke to Gary Stewart, former owner of Super Skate 7, The Vid and The Twist dance clubs, The Flying Dog res- taurant and Revolution nightclub. "Gary doesn't have much online presence these days, but here's the entire oral history of these places and the bands and entertainers who came to play here over the years," said Ward, list- ing Public Enemy, Guns N' Roses and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Like most people, "Wel- come to Bonn Park" is mak- ing connections from a dis- tance these days. Last summer, produc- tion moved to an off-site lo- cation. "Now we're embracing the Zoom," Geidlinger said. Licences, equipment, royalties, web hosts and storage adds up, but with humbling community sup- port, creators have a stacked lineup ready for 2021. "The thing that stands out with me is even with all this shutdown and switch- ing over to remote record- ings, the people and connec- tions we've made in the community are more monu- mental than ever," Geidlin- ger said. There are plans for a col- lector series and an upcom- ing feature about the histo- ry of burlesque. One show will explore a book about poop; another will explore childbirth during CO- VID-19. Waterloo snow sculptor Matt Morris is in the queue too, talking about his craft and an online program he's co-ordinating during the winter months to help teach people about it. The "Bonn Park" podcast is on Facebook, Spotify and iTunes. STORY BEHIND THE STORY: "Bonn Park" de- buted last January; the Chronicle caught up with co-hosts for an update. 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