We Are LCC

Mitch Garber talks about his early years, his rise to success and the importance of working hard and giving back.In the early 90s, Mitch hosted a sports radio talk show in Montreal before pursuing a career as a lawyer and businessman. He led the online gambling unit of Caesars Entertainment Group before becoming the Chairman of Cirque du Soleil in 2015. He has been active in the effort to bring baseball back to Montreal, and he is now part owner of the NHL expansion team, the Seattle Kraken. He sits on the boards and leads a number of philanthropic activities in Canada and Israel. He has a BA from McGill University ('86), a law degree from the University of Ottawa ('89), an honorary doctorate from the University of Ottawa ('17), and was awarded the Order of Canada in 2019.Mitch’s journey to success is filled with diverse experiences and is inspirational to a wide range of people of all ages. Mitch is a past LCC parent and husband to Anne-Marie Boucher, a former LCC Board member. He is father to Dylan '12 and Ryan '17 (Pre-U '18).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Cundill '87 joins us for a candid conversation about his background, his journey in broadcasting and shift to the world of podcasting. Matt is one of the best in the business of Canadian broadcasting and podcasting. He says he is grateful to his English teachers who, in his words, taught him how to write, an essential skill for working in media.Matt continues to show support to those who aspire to follow in his footsteps, as he explains that his industry is all about giving back, sharing and teaching. He mentored students of the LCC Green Team, as they launched their own environment-related podcast, The Sustainable Burrito and, most recently, guided LCC in the production of the We Are LCC podcast.Matt’s career in the industry spans 20 years. He was born and raised in Montreal and spent his days listening to radio before working on air. He was program director at top music and talk radio stations across Canada, starting at Montreal’s CHOM 97.7 and eventually landing in Winnipeg. In 2014, Matt had a slight career shift from radio and launched The Sound Off Media Company, helping broadcasters and podcasters increase their audience and the amount of time engaged in their audio, as well as hosting his own podcast The Podcast about Broadcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The We Are LCC podcast is a series of informative and engaging conversations with members of the extended Lower Canada College community, wherever they may be on the planet. We delve into a wide range of diverse and timely issues with experts from a variety of fields. From sustainability to wellness to human rights, there will be something new to learn. Join us with host Kristine Jones, a proud LCC alumna, parent and the school’s Alumni Officer as we explore a variety of topics that encompass who we are as an LCC Community.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.