{"podcast":{"title":"The Backroads Bill Podcast","slug":"the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086","podcast_index_feed_id":6610086,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5953946/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.northbayecho.ca/podcast/backroads-bill/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/085f740ac769593a44f65afbc07733ac.jpg","author":"North Bay Echo","episode_count":150,"summary":"It’s time to hit the backroads of Northern Ontario and beyond with Backroads Bill! Tune in every Wednesday to explore the history and beauty of Northern Ontario. Alongside host and producer Ben, Bill (who is the founder and the GM of the Canadian Ecology Centre) goes more in depth to the stories he has been sharing for years on CBC Radio and Village Media. Whether it’s a “day-trip” “overnight-trip” or “Sunday drive” you will discover your next great adventure! Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_bill and on Twitter: @steertonorthONT For the video version of this episode or to explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and news go to NorthBayEcho.ca. For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials. Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEcho Production Credits: Host: Backroads Bill Producer: Ben Sargent Produced by Clark Communications","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T02:20:20.014224+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086"},"episode":{"title":"A Lifetime of Weather: David Phillips Reflects on Over 50 Years of Predicting Canadian Climate","slug":"a-lifetime-of-weather-david-phillips-reflects-on-over-50-years-of-predicting-canadian-climate","published_at":"2026-04-15T13:00:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/a-lifetime-of-weather-david-phillips-reflects-on-over-50-years-of-predicting-canadian-climate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lifetime-of-weather-david-phillips-reflects-on-over-50-years-of-predicting-canadian-climate--71296288","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71296288/brb_david_phillips_audio.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with one of Canada’s most recognizable voices in weather, climatologist David Phillips, for a conversation that spans more than five decades of forecasting, storytelling, and scientific change. From his early days with Environment Canada to becoming a familiar presence on The Weather Network, David reflects on how both the science and the public’s relationship with weather have evolved. We talk about how forecasting has changed, from simple observations to advanced technology powered by satellites and supercomputers, and why predicting the weather is still as challenging as ever . The conversation also dives into the bigger picture. David shares how climate change has reshaped not just long-term trends but the day-to-day weather Canadians experience, with storms becoming more intense and patterns less predictable. Along the way, he offers stories from across the country, highlighting the moments where weather has left a lasting impact on people and communities. 0:00 – Intro 3:18 – Why Canadians Love the Weather 6:16 – How His Career in Climate Began 12:04 – Climate Change & Human Impact 22:20 – How We Consume Weather Today 46:20 – Memorable Weather Stories","meta_description":"In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with one of Canada’s most recognizable voices in weather, climatologist David Phillips, for a conversation…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3381,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/episodes/a-lifetime-of-weather-david-phillips-reflects-on-over-50-years-of-predicting-canadian-climate/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/a-lifetime-of-weather-david-phillips-reflects-on-over-50-years-of-predicting-canadian-climate.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}