Episode 17 - Confessions of a Logistics Nerd on a Canadian Road Trip

Host Bryndis Whitson takes listeners on a cross-country road trip, recounting a 4,700-kilometer journey from Calgary, Alberta to Moncton, New Brunswick—and back again. With personal stories, geography trivia, and supply chain observations, Bryndis showcases the practical realities and quirky facts from traveling across one of the largest countries on Earth.

Bryndis weaves together roadtrip logistics, tight timelines, and lessons in Canadian infrastructure. From the challenges of finding hotel rooms in Moose Jaw during construction season to the eerie stillness of a rest stop overnight in Kenora, and the pink-tinged pavement of Thunder Bay caused by local amethyst in the aggregate, this episode is packed with insights into how geography, culture, and infrastructure impact the flow of goods and people.

This episode is a love letter to the Canadian transportation system, filled with practical knowledge and a dose of geeky fun!