Pathway to the Stars

About Pathway to the Stars

Inspired by true stories from the Royal Canadian Air Force, Pathway to the Stars is a podcast series from the RCAF Foundation. These are stories about great courage, devotion to duty, and service to humanity across Canada. 2024 marks the Royal Canadian Air Force’s centennial, and this season of our podcast series, Pathway to The Stars: Tales of Courage & Belonging, focuses on the themes of belonging in the RCAF, which are prevalent in today's society. It is produced by Juno-Award-nominated best-selling author Jason Wilson. Explore other stories of the RCAF in Pathway to the Stars: 100 Years of the Royal Canadian Air Force, a new publication from former RCAF Commander Michael Hood and Honorary Colonel Tom Jenkins now available online and in your favourite bookstore. The RCAF Foundation is a Canadian charity established in 2021 to recognize and celebrate the Royal Canadian Air Force through community engagement, education programs and commemorative activities. Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Rescue Written by Sara Moyle Produced by Jason Wilson Executive Producers: Jeremy Diamond For more information visit rcaffoundation.ca (http://rcaffoundation.ca/). // Inspirée d'histoires vraies de l'Aviation royale canadienne, Voie vers les étoiles est une nouvelle série de balados de la Fondation de l'ARC. Ce sont des histoires de grand courage, de dévouement au devoir et de service envers l’humanité partout au Canada. 2024 marque le centenaire de l'Aviation royale canadienne, et cette saison de notre série de podcasts se concentre sur les thèmes de l'appartenance à l'ARC, qui sont prévalents dans la société d'aujourd'hui.Il est produit par Jason Wilson, auteur à succès nominé aux Juno Awards. Explorez d'autres histoires de l'ARC dans Voie vers les étoiles: 100 ans de l'Aviation royale canadienne, une nouvelle publication de l'ancien commandant de l'ARC Michael Hood et du colonel honoraire Tom Jenkins maintenant disponible en ligne et dans votre librairie préférée. La (http://xn--prfre-csabb.la/) Fondation de l'ARC est un organisme de bienfaisance canadien créé en 2021 pour reconnaître et célébrer l'Aviation royale canadienne, par le biais d'un engagement communautaire, de programmes éducatifs et d'activités commémoratives. Voie vers les étoiles: Contes de sauvetage Écrit par Sara Moyle Produit par Jason Wilson Producteurs exécutifs : Jeremy Diamond Pour plus d’informations, visitez rcaffoundation.ca/fr (http://rcaffoundation.ca/fr). less

Publisher

RCAF Foundation | Fondation de l'ARC

Category

history · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Oct 2023

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Season 4 – Episode 2: Wally Floody and The Great Escape

   Pathway to the Stars: Brushes with Fame Wally Floody and The Great Escape Written by Sara Moyle Produced by Jason Wilson Executive Producer: Jeremy Diamond Featuring the voices of: Wilf Harrison Lachlan Llewellyn Kristi Piik Paula Schultz Jan-Michael Weir Jason Wilson Recorded at Jessie's Jazz Cafe, Toronto Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Mauro "MARS" Giammarco Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band. This episode is part of the podcast se...

2. 

   17 Aug 2026

   Season 4 - Episode 1: Pitcher, Gunner, Hero: Phil Marchildon

   Pathway to the Stars: Brushes with Fame Pitcher, Gunner, Hero: Phil Marchildon Written and Produced by Jason Wilson Executive Producer: Jeremy Diamond Featuring the voices of: Wilf Harrison Lachlan Llewellyn Alana Kapell Jason Wilson Jeremy Diamond MC Hansen Recorded at Jessie's Jazz Cafe, Toronto Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Mauro "MARS" Giammarco Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band. This episode is part of the podcast series Pathway to the S...

3. 

   19 Nov 2025

   Season 3 - Episode 3: Maryse Carmichael: Double Take

   Pathway to the Stars: Women in the RCAF Episode 3: Maryse Carmichael: Double Take Written by Sara Moyle Produced by Jason Wilson Executive Producer: Jeremy Diamond Features the voices of: Isabelle Racine Sean Calmels Maëlle Levesque Jennifer Weening Krisit Piik Barton Crashleigh Alana Kapell Vince Reel Jason Wilson Recorded at Jessie’s Jazz Cafe, Toronto Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mauro “MARS” Giammarco Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band This epis...

4. 

   8 May 2025

   Season 3 - Episode 1: Willa Walker: Not looking for glamour

   Pathway to the Stars: Women in the RCAF Episode 1: Willa Walker: Not Looking for Glamour Written by Sara Moyle Produced by Jason Wilson Executive Producer: Jeremy Diamond Features the voices of: Wilf Harrison Kristi Piik Vince Reel Mike Taylor Laurel Tubman Jason Wilson Recorded at Jessie’s Jazz Cafe, Toronto Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mauro “MARS” Giammarco Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band Excepting: “Shout! Wherever You May Be” – Written by Ira Schuster,...

5. 

   8 May 2025

   Season 3 - Episode 2: Marion Alice Orr: Born to fly

   Pathway to the Stars: Women in the RCAF Episode 2: Marion Alice Orr: Born to fly Written by Sara Moyle Produced by Jason Wilson Executive Producer: Jeremy Diamond Features the voices of: Michelle Diamond Wilf Harrison Kristi Piik Wayne Pratt Paula Schultz Jason Wilson Recorded at Jessie’s Jazz Cafe, Toronto Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mauro “MARS” Giammarco Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band Excepting: “The Dumbell Rag” – Written by Ivor "Jack" Ayre This episo...

6. 

   23 Jul 2024

   Season 2 - Episode 3: Gerald Carty: First One, Last Son

   Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Courage and Belonging Episode 3: Gerald Carty: First One, Last Son Produced by Jason Wilson and Sara Moyle Executive Producers: Jeremy Diamond Features the voices of: Michael Fraser Kristi Piik Laurel Tubman Joelle Weir Jessie Wilson Jason Wilson Recorded at Jessie’s Jazz Cafe, Toronto Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mauro “MARS” Giammarco Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band This episode is part of the podcast series Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Courage and Belonging,  stories based on actual events from a century of history in the RCAF. For more information, visit rcaffoundation.ca. //Voie vers les étoiles : Contes de courage et d’appartenance Épisode 3 : Gerald Carty : Premier, Dernier Fils Produit par Jason Wilson et  Sara Moyle Producteurs exécutifs : Jeremy Diamond Présente les voix de: Michael Fraser Kristi Piik Laurel Tubman Joelle Weir Jessie Wilson Jason Wilson Enregistré au Jessie's Jazz Cafe, Toronto Conçu, mixé et masterisé par Mauro « MARS » Giammarco La musique a été écrite et interprétée par Jason Wilson et son groupe Cet épisode fait partie de la série de balados Voie vers les étoiles : Contes de courage et d’appartenance. On y raconte des récits fondés sur des événements réels qui ont eu lieu au cours d’un siècle d’histoire de l’Aviation royale canadienne (ARC). Pour plus d’informations, visitez rcaffoundation.ca/fr.

7. 

   10 Jun 2024

   Season 2 - Episode 2: Steven Deschamps & The Gay Purge

   Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Courage and Belonging Episode 2: Steven Deschamps & The Gay Purge Written by Sara Moyle Produced by Jason Wilson Executive Producers: Jeremy Diamond Features the voices of: Bredan Doran Wilf Harrison Jim Mason Kristi Piik Kevin Shea Jason Wilson Recorded at Jessie’s Jazz Cafe, Toronto Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mauro “MARS” Giammarco Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band This episode is part of the podcast series Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Courage and Belonging,  stories based on actual events from a century of history in the RCAF. For more information visit rcaffoundation.ca. //   Voie vers les étoiles : Contes de courage et d’appartenance Épisode 2 : Steven Deschamps et la Purge Gay Écrit par Sara Moyle Produit par Jason Wilson Producteurs exécutifs : Jeremy Diamond Présente les voix de : Bredan Doran Wilf Harrison Jim Mason Kristi Piik Kevin Shea Jason Wilson Enregistré au Jessie's Jazz Cafe, Toronto Conçu, mixé et masterisé par Mauro « MARS » Giammarco La musique a été écrite et interprétée par Jason Wilson et son groupe Cet épisode fait partie de la série de balados Voie vers les étoiles : Contes de courage et d’appartenance. On y raconte des récits fondés sur des événements réels qui ont eu lieu au cours d’un siècle d’histoire de l’Aviation royale canadienne (ARC). Pour plus d’informations, visitez rcaffoundation.ca/fr.

8. 

   28 May 2024

   Season 2 - Episode 1: The Kraut Line

   Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Courage and Belonging Episode 1: The Kraut Line Written by Sara Moyle Produced by Jason Wilson Executive Producers: Jeremy Diamond Features the voices of: Josh Burrows Brendan Doran Wilf Harrison Jim Mason Kristi Piik Kevin Shea Jason Wilson Recorded at Jessie’s Jazz Cafe, Toronto Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mauro “MARS” Giammarco Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band This episode is part of the podcast series Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Courage and Belonging,  stories based on actual events from a century of history in the RCAF. For more information visit rcaffoundation.ca. //   Voie vers les étoiles : Contes de courage et d’appartenance Épisode 1 : La ligne Kraut Écrit par Sara Moyle Produit par Jason Wilson Producteurs exécutifs : Jeremy Diamond Présente les voix de : Josh Burrows Brendan Doyle Will Harrison Jim Mason Kristi Piik Kevin Shea Jason Wilson Enregistré au Jessie's Jazz Cafe, Toronto Conçu, mixé et masterisé par Mauro « MARS » Giammarco La musique a été écrite et interprétée par Jason Wilson et son groupe Cet épisode fait partie de la série de balados Voie vers les étoiles : Contes de courage et d’appartenance. On y raconte des récits fondés sur des événements réels qui ont eu lieu au cours d’un siècle d’histoire de l’Aviation royale canadienne (ARC). Pour plus d’informations, visitez rcaffoundation.ca/fr.

9. 

   9 Nov 2023

   Season 1 - Episode 3: Boxtop 22

   Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Rescue Written by Sara Moyle Produced by Jason Wilson Executive Producers: Jeremy Diamond and Jennifer Blake Episode 3: Boxtop 22 Features the voices of: Alana Kapell Jim Mason Madryn McCabe Kristi Piik Vince Reel James Strachan Jason Wilson Recorded at Jessie’s Jazz Cafe, Toronto Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mauro “MARS” Giammarco Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band The series was made possible thanks to the kind support of Air Canada, VIA Rail Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada. For more information visit rcaffoundation.ca. // Voie vers les étoiles: Contes de sauvetage Écrit par Sara Moyle Produit par Jason Wilson Producteurs exécutifs : Jeremy Diamond et Jennifer Blake Épisode 3 : Le vol 22 de Boxtop Présente les voix de : Alana Kapell Jim Mason Madryn McCabe Kristi Piik Vince Reel James Strachan Jason Wilson Enregistré au Jessie's Jazz Cafe, Toronto Conçu, mixé et masterisé par Mauro « MARS » Giammarco La musique a été écrite et interprétée par Jason Wilson et son groupe La série a été rendue possible grâce au soutien généreux d’Air Canada, VIA Rail Canada et d’Anciens Combattants Canada. Pour plus d’informations, visitez rcaffoundation.ca/fr.

10. 

    2 Nov 2023

    Season 1 - Episode 2: The Parabelles

    Written by Sara Moyle Produced by Jason Wilson Executive Producers: Jeremy Diamond and Jennifer Blake Episode 2: The Parabelles Features the voices of: Michelle Diamond Cathy Maenpa Madryn McCabe Kristi Piik Vince Reel James Strachan Jason Wilson Recorded at Jessie’s Jazz Cafe, Toronto Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mauro “MARS” Giammarco Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band The series was made possible thanks to the kind support of Air Canada, VIA Rail Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada. For more information visit rcaffoundation.ca. // Voie vers les étoiles: Contes de sauvetage Écrit par Sara Moyle Produit par Jason Wilson Producteurs exécutifs : Jeremy Diamond et Jennifer Blake Épisode 2 : Les Parabelles Présente les voix de : Michelle Diamond Cathy Maenpa Madryn McCabe Kristi Piik Vince Reel James Strachan Jason Wilson Enregistré au Jessie's Jazz Cafe, Toronto Conçu, mixé et masterisé par Mauro « MARS » Giammarco La musique a été écrite et interprétée par Jason Wilson et son groupe La série a été rendue possible grâce au soutien généreux d’Air Canada, VIA Rail Canada et d’Anciens Combattants Canada. Pour plus d’informations, visitez rcaffoundation.ca/fr.

11. 

    26 Oct 2023

    Season 1 - Episode 1: Mercy Flight

    Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Rescue Episode 1: Mercy Flight Written by Sara Moyle Produced by Jason Wilson Executive Producers: Jeremy Diamond and Jennifer Blake Features the voices of: Michelle Diamond Jeremy Diamond Madryn McCabe Kristi Piik Vince Reel James Strachan Jason Wilson Recorded at Jessie’s Jazz Cafe, Toronto Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mauro “MARS” Giammarco Music was written and performed by Jason Wilson and his band The series was made possible thanks to the kind support of Air Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada. For more information visit rcaffoundation.ca. //  Voie vers les étoiles: Contes de sauvetage Épisode 1 : Vol de la miséricorde Écrit par Sara Moyle Produit par Jason Wilson Producteurs exécutifs : Jeremy Diamond et Jennifer Blake Présente les voix de : Michelle Diamond Jeremy Diamond Madryn McCabe Kristi Piik Vince Reel James Strachan Jason Wilson Enregistré au Jessie's Jazz Cafe, Toronto Conçu, mixé et masterisé par Mauro « MARS » Giammarco La musique a été écrite et interprétée par Jason Wilson et son groupe La série a été rendue possible grâce au soutien généreux d’Air Canada et d’Anciens Combattants Canada. Pour plus d’informations, visitez rcaffoundation.ca/fr.

12. 

    24 Oct 2023

    Trailer - Episode 3: Boxtop 22

    Inspired by true stories from the Royal Canadian Air Force, Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Rescue is a new podcast series from the RCAF Foundation. These are stories about great courage, devotion to duty, and service to humanity across Canada. Episode 3: Boxtop 22 Features the voices of: Alana Kapell Jim Mason Madryn McCabe Kristi Piik Vince Reel James Strachan Jason Wilson

13. 

    18 Oct 2023

    Trailer - Episode 2: The Parabelles

    Inspired by true stories from the Royal Canadian Air Force, Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Rescue is a new podcast series from the RCAF Foundation. These are stories about great courage, devotion to duty, and service to humanity across Canada. Episode 2: The Parabelles Features the voices of: Michelle Diamond Cathy Maenpa Madryn McCabe Kristi Piik Vince Reel James Strachan Jason Wilson

14. 

    17 Oct 2023

    Trailer - Episode 1: Mercy Flight

    Inspired by true stories from the Royal Canadian Air Force, Pathway to the Stars: Tales of Rescue is a new podcast series from the RCAF Foundation. These are stories about great courage, devotion to duty, and service to humanity across Canada. Episode 1: Mercy Flight Features the voices of: Michelle Diamond Jeremy Diamond Madryn McCabe Kristi Piik Vince Reel James Strachan Jason Wilson

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

47,974

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

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Quality

16

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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