Zebras to Apples

The fun & fascinating stories of Supply Chain & Logistics.

Zebras to Apples is a business podcast hosted by Bryndis Whitson, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bryndis Whitson hosts Zebras to Apples, a business show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  Supply Chain is Everywhere: Reflections & Stories from 30 Episodes

  Jan 26, 202651 minS0

  <p>What happens when you spend a year asking curious questions about how the world really works?</p><p>In this special milestone episode, Bryndis Whitson steps out from behind the mic to reflect on the first 30 episodes of Zebras to Apples. From lost microphones and recording mishaps to unforgettable stories about airplanes, grocery stores, fish logistics, concerts, political campaigns, sustainability, security, and everything in between, this episode is a candid, heartfelt look at why these stories matter, what connects them, and how supply chain logistics shows up everywhere, whether we notice it or not.</p><p>Bryndis’ Big Takeaways fr...

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  Episode #29

  Supply Chain Logistics of Northern Rural Canada with Christina Monroe

  Jan 12, 202659 minS0

  <p>What does supply chain look like when there are no street addresses, limited cell service, and groceries travel thousands of kilometers? Bryndis Whitson sits down with Christina Monroe to explore the realities of living in Northern Canada, from freight and food security to shipping, travel, and planning far ahead. </p><p>The conversation spans what it takes to move goods, people, and services across vast distances with limited infrastructure. From coordinating IKEA orders and freight consolidation to navigating cell service dead zones, Christina shares practical examples of how logistics shapes daily life in the North.</p><p>The conversation a...

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  Episode #28

  Behind the Transit Logistics That Built Calgary’s LRT System with Lorne Fleming

  Dec 29, 202543 minS0

  <p>In this heartwarming episode, Bryndis sits down with Lorne Fleming, whose career journey spans the Royal Canadian Air Force, Calgary Transit, and the very beginnings of Calgary’s LRT system. After leaving the military, Lorne wanted to continue in a role that focused on serving, so he found his way into transit, where he began as a trolley and bus driver. His understanding of city routes, complex transit technology, and community needs positioned him perfectly for the next chapter: training new operators.</p><p>Lorne’s stories illuminate the often unseen logistics and human effort behind a system millions now...

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  Episode #27

  The Logistics of Politics with Anna Murphy

  Dec 15, 202548 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Zebras to Apples, Bryndis welcomes political professional, advocate, and community-builder Anna Murphy to uncover the surprising parallels between politics and logistics. From managing leader schedules to coordinating multiday provincial tours, Anna reveals how political offices operate like high-stakes logistics hubs. Every movement, including flights, vehicles, venues, speaking notes, security protocols, must be coordinated with careful precision and flexibility.</p><p><br>Anna shares her journey from fashion retail to political work, explaining how service, empathy, and attention to detail shaped her approach to staffing leaders such as Former Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Saskatchewan Opposition...

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  Episode #26

  The Logistics of Project Management with Jen Borno

  Dec 1, 202541 minS0

  <p><br>On this episode of Zebras to Apples, host Bryndis Whitson is joined by Jen Borno, an experienced project manager whose career spans forecasting, IT systems, software development, corporate services, and supply chain logistics. Jen shares how she navigated industries by bringing a problem-solving mindset to every role, whether through optimizing contracts, launching disability systems, or leading cross-functional teams.</p><p>This episode includes plenty of fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from high-stakes projects, such as negotiating international contracts and bridging gaps between siloed departments. Jen explains why project management is really about identifying needs, managing change, and keeping the bigger...

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