{"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":"Experiential Learning Through the Eyes of Students","slug":"experiential-learning-through-the-eyes-of-students","published_at":"2026-07-15T16:16:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/experiential-learning-through-the-eyes-of-students","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/experiential-learning-through-the-eyes-of-students--72994291","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72994291/brb_ecology_centre_students_audio.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Backroads Bill, we hear directly from the students taking part in the Canadian Ecology Centre's immersive summer science program. They share what it's like to step away from technology, live and learn in nature, and earn a high school credit through hands-on experiences. From exploring ecosystems and conducting fieldwork to learning from industry professionals, the students explain how this unique approach to education has changed the way they think about science, school, and their future. 00:00 – Why Students Choose the Canadian Ecology Centre 04:30 – Learning Through Hands-On Experiences 12:04 – Life Without Phones for Two Weeks 20:32 – The Power of Community and Connection 33:45 – How the Experience Changed Their Future","meta_description":"In this episode of Backroads Bill, we hear directly from the students taking part in the Canadian Ecology Centre's immersive summer science program. They…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2335,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/episodes/experiential-learning-through-the-eyes-of-students/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/experiential-learning-through-the-eyes-of-students.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}