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Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting

Bob Banting

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The goal of this podcast is to capture the work of a Banting family historian. Bob Banting has dedicated a large part of his retirement activities to gather data, conduct interviews and collect family memories related to Sir Frederick Banting. He will be sharing his wealth of knowledge throughout these episodes. This podcast will focus on sharing the lesser know details and stories on the life and times of Sir Frederick Banting.
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Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - Episode 12 - The Scientist is Knighted

Episode 12 - The Scientist is Knighted

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting

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06/30/20 • 20 min

The period following the discovery of insulin has quite busy for Fred Banting. Listen to stories of the awards - including a knighthood - received by Fred Banting. In the face of significant attention and accolades, he continues to shun the spotlight and was interested in pressing on with other research (together with painting).

Other Links mentioned:

  • New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link
  • Discovery of Insulin - link
  • Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
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Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - Episode 10 - Awards, Honours and Nobel Prize

Episode 10 - Awards, Honours and Nobel Prize

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03/24/20 • 25 min

Listen to some of the lesser-known details of the awards, honours and Nobel Prize award involving Fred Banting.

Other Links mentioned:

  • Discovery of Insulin - link
  • Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
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Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - Episode 7 - The Surreptitious Test

Episode 7 - The Surreptitious Test

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02/18/20 • 22 min

Hear an account passed down from the Banting family about 'The Surreptitious Test', and who might have been clinical patient zero to have firs seen the observable activity of insulin.

Other Links mentioned:

  • New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link
  • Discovery of Insulin - link
  • Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
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Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - Episode 4 - Fred’s idea and his failed Orthopedic practice in London Ontario
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08/30/19 • 17 min

This episode covers Sir Frederick Banting's life during his in London, Ontario.

Other Links mentioned:

  • New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link
  • Discovery of Insulin - link
  • Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
  • Banting House - London, Ontario - link
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Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - Episode 11 - Marion Wilson and Bill Banting

Episode 11 - Marion Wilson and Bill Banting

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04/02/20 • 29 min

With the notoriety associated with the discovery of insulin slowing down, we turn to talk about a couple of people in Sir Frederick Banting's life. His first wife Marion Wilson and his only son Bill Banting.

Other Links mentioned:

  • New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link
  • Discovery of Insulin - link
  • Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
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Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - Episode 6 - The Testing Continues.

Episode 6 - The Testing Continues.

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09/01/19 • 22 min

Following the eureka moment in the summer of 1921, making insulin available to the world was still a long road ahead. Hear about the lesser-known stories of the process involved in taking the initial discovery and preparing insulin for use in human beings.

Other Links mentioned:

  • New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link
  • Discovery of Insulin - link
  • Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
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Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - Episode 3 - College and World War I - part 2

Episode 3 - College and World War I - part 2

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06/09/19 • 21 min

This episode covers a few stories about Sir Frederick Banting's life during his time at College and serving in World War 1 (part 2 of 2).

Other Links mentioned:

  • New Tecumseth Public Library - Banting Digital Library - link
  • Discovery of Insulin - link
  • Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
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Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - Episode 2 - College and World War I - part 1

Episode 2 - College and World War I - part 1

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06/09/19 • 16 min

This episode covers a few stories about Sir Frederick Banting's life during his time at College and serving in World War 1 (part 1 of 2).

Other Links mentioned:

  • Discovery of Insulin - link
  • Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
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Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - Episode 13 - Trips and Painting (part 1)

Episode 13 - Trips and Painting (part 1)

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12/20/20 • 30 min

Listen to some of the lesser-known details of the trips taken by Fred Banting, together with learning more about his passion for painting.

Other Links mentioned:

  • Discovery of Insulin - link
  • Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation - link
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Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting - Episode 34 - Canadian Artistic Brotherhood - Banting and AY Jackson - Part 2
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07/03/23 • 21 min

In this episode, we continue to hear about Fred Banting's trips with AY Jackson.

Mentioned in this episode:

  1. Museum on the Boyne - Visit this museum to see the kayak gifted to Dr. Banting.
  2. Banting Sketches - Visit this digital library to explore his artwork and sketches.
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How many episodes does Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting have?

Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting currently has 42 episodes available.

What topics does Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting cover?

The podcast is about Best, Health & Fitness, History, Medicine, Podcasts and Diabetes.

What is the most popular episode on Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting?

The episode title 'Episode 10 - Awards, Honours and Nobel Prize' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting?

The average episode length on Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting released?

Episodes of Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting are typically released every 34 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting?

The first episode of Life and Times of Sir Frederick Banting was released on May 25, 2019.

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