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In this shorter companion episode, Mike welcomes Jay and Chris Bibby, aka the Bibby Brothers, to talk about Sudbury, Ontario, the proud, rugged, blue-collar Northern Ontario city that helps give Shoresy so much of its soul. Before the main Shoresy episode drops, the guys spend some time on Sudbury’s people, geography, hockey culture, family connections, and general vibe.

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Key moments from the pod:

0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Season 7 Episode 3, a Shoresy companion episode focused on Sudbury, Ontario.

1:45: Mike catches listeners up on what’s been going on with him, including an epic trip to Charm City with his buddy PJ featuring Camden Yards, the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, blue crabs, Natty Bohs at Mum’s, and a whole lot of new Baltimore memories.

7:30: Mike sets the tone for the episode with a musical tribute to Sudbury.

11:45: Mike welcomes Jay and Chris Bibby, aka the Bibby Brothers, to the podcast to talk all things Sudbury.

14:30: The guys talk about the last time they saw each other and what they were up to.

17:30: Mike lays out the plan for the episode before Jay and Chris dig into their family’s history in Sudbury.

20:30: The Bibby Brothers talk about their personal connection to Sudbury and what keeps pulling them back.

25:30: Jay and Chris talk about the people of Sudbury, the feel of the place, and, of course, the area’s amazing Italian-influenced food.

27:00: The guys discuss why a place like Sudbury works so well as the setting for Shoresy, including the pride people have in a city outsiders might underestimate.

30:00: Jay and Chris explain what makes Northern Ontario different from the rest of the province, including nickel, blueberries, and a whole lot of rugged local identity.