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Cision Canada
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
He's back! AMI's Dave Brown returns with a brand-new series, Game Changers, debuting May 15 on AMI-tv and AMI+
TORONTO, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ - Dave Brown is back! Accessible Media Inc. (AMI), in partnership with FRANK Digital, is thrilled to announce the debut of the 16-episode Game Changers, Thursday, May 15, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+. Each episode of Game Changers finds Dave in his element, visiting stunning locales while spending the day chatting with notable Canadians. Guests joining Dave in Season 1 include wheelchair basketball star Tara Llanes, sportswear designer Lucy Wild, The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, award-winning music producer/recording artist Mattmac, PGA golfer Kyle Miller, playwright Ashley King, actor Bruce Horak and punk rock icon Bif Naked. "Dave has a genuine curiosity about how others view the world," says John Melville, Vice-President of Content Development and Operations, AMI-tv and AMI-audio. "His engagement with his interview subjects is second-to-none. We invite Canadians to join Dave and his guests as the third chair in their engaging conversation." "It's important to have meaningful conversations with people who want to make a difference," host Dave Brown says. "These are people putting words into action. It's a privilege to learn about them and give them a platform to share their perspective. It's an added bonus that I've been able to make my way across the country to have these conversations." The first five episodes of Game Changers include: Tara Llanes – Thursday, May 15, at 9 p.m. Eastern Dave Brown shoots hoops with Tara Llanes, former pro mountain biker turned wheelchair basketball star. Along the way, Tara shares her journey of resilience, reinvention and athletic excellence. Maggie Manning – Thursday, May 22, at 9 p.m. Eastern Dave Brown sits down with para hockey goaltender Maggie Manning to hear her story of sport, advocacy and resilience. Then it's game on as Dave hits the ice to see if he can score on Maggie! Lucy Wild – Thursday, May 29, at 9 p.m. Eastern Dave Brown hits the slopes with technical sportswear designer Lucy Wild to talk innovation, inclusion and high-performance gear. From Paralympic design to skiing in Whistler, this episode is all about pushing limits in style. Jaimie Borisoff – Thursday, June 5, at 9 p.m. Eastern Dave Brown chats with Paralympic champion and rehab engineer Jaimie Borisoff about innovation, mobility and life after elite sport. Then the pair explore the future of accessibility tech, including a playful encounter with the British Columbia Institute of Technology's robotic dog, MACO! Carla Qualtrough – Thursday, June 12, at 9 p.m. Eastern Dave Brown meets Member of Parliament Carla Qualtrough—Paralympian and trailblazing politician—to talk sports, leadership and disability advocacy. Then Dave takes on a new challenge: learning to walk with a guide dog! Game Changers airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv. Stream episodes anytime, for free, on AMI+. About Dave Brown Dave Brown has close to two decades of broadcast experience. Early in his career, Dave ran a student radio station in Ottawa, interned at CBC Radio 3 in Vancouver, CBC Radio 1 in Ottawa, Entertainment Tonight Canada and Global News Toronto. Dave's first big on-air opportunity came as a traffic reporter with CBC Radio 1 in Ottawa. For more than three years, commuters started their day with Dave in their ears. Dave joined AMI in 2015 as a bureau reporter in Ottawa. Since then, he has hosted AMI This Week and produced stories and documentaries for the network. In 2017, Dave and his team launched The Pulse for AMI-audio. The long-form interview show gave Dave a chance to sharpen his interview skills and connect with members of the disability community in Canada and around the world. In 2020, Dave hosted the weekday series NOW with Dave Brown, where he discussed the latest news, entertainment, sports and current events through a disability lens. About FRANK Digital FRANK Digital is a Winnipeg-based video production and post-production company with a reputation for crafting impactful, socially conscious storytelling across a wide range of formats. With decades of industry experience, FRANK has become one of Manitoba's largest and most respected production houses, offering end-to-end service with all equipment, talent and expertise provided in-house. From national broadcast commercials and documentary films to immersive museum exhibits and television series, FRANK brings a thoughtful, intentional approach to every project. The studio's award-winning team of editors, animators, directors and producers works collaboratively to deliver high-calibre content that both informs and inspires. Their portfolio spans genres and platforms, but what unites their work is a deep commitment to quality storytelling with purpose. At its core, FRANK Digital believes in using the power of media to spark dialogue, drive social change and reflect the complexities of the human experience. Whether highlighting underrepresented voices, tackling critical social issues, or celebrating resilience and innovation, FRANK's projects aim to leave a lasting impression. Equally important is the company's commitment to working with like-minded clients — organizations, institutions and individuals who share a passion for doing good in the world. FRANK thrives in creative partnerships where the goal is not just to produce great content, but to make a meaningful impact. More than a production company, FRANK Digital is a storytelling studio grounded in integrity, collaboration, and a belief that great content has the power to move people — and move the world forward. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit and SOURCE Accessible Media Inc. (AMI)
Cision Canada
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
AMI hits the road with writer Christa Couture for new, immersive, accessible Canadian adventures on Season 6 of Postcards From, May 14 on AMI-tv and AMI+
TORONTO, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Accessible Media Inc. (AMI), in partnership with award-winning filmmakers Ryan Mah and Danny Berish of Black Rhino Creative, invites audiences to reimagine travel through the five senses—smell, touch, sight, taste and sound—with a brand-new season of the Canadian Screen Award-nominated Postcards From. Returning on Wednesday, May 14, at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+, join host Christa Couture as she journeys across the country to meet up with "in-the-know" local guides as they explore eight unique Canadian locations: Frelighsburg, Calgary, Gros Morne, Victoria, Ottawa, Prince Edward County, Osoyoos and Saskatoon. " Postcards From is the kind of show that makes you want to pack your bags and rethink how we all travel," say filmmakers Ryan Mah and Danny Berish. "With our host Christa leading the way, this is an invitation to see, taste and feel the world in new ways." "Season 6 is even more adventurous than last season," Christa Couture says. "I try more things for the first time, share more of my past and experience more transformation in the present. I have so many unforgettable encounters exploring Canada with Postcards From. The people! The food! The being strapped into race cars! I can't wait for audiences to feel as transformed and inspired as I do." The eight Season 6 episodes of Postcards From include: Postcards from Frelighsburg - Wednesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET What do you get when you mix two best friends, an alpaca, molten glass and an ATV? A perfect day in Frelighsburg, obviously. Host Christa Couture kicks off her travel adventures in Quebec's Eastern townships by hitting the road with her ride-or-die Susan, her best friend of 40 years. From cuddling fuzzy alpacas to crashing a pop-up concert, the duo dives headfirst into the region's small-town charm as they reflect on their lifetime of friendship. Postcards from Calgary - Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m. ET Edmonton-born Christa Couture heads into the "enemy" territory of Calgary to explore the rivalry between Alberta's two biggest cities. From a DIY Caesar showdown in a cowboy bar (complete with mechanical bull) to roping lessons with comedy legend Bud Edgar, Christa gets into Calgary's western spirit. She tours the city on an adaptive bike, tries her hand at goalball and remixes city sounds into a surprising tribute song at Studio Bell. Even an Edmontonian can admit it: Calgary's kind of cool. Postcards from Gros Morne - Wednesday, May 28 at 8 p.m. ET Cod tongues, underwater robots, and screech—it's a wild welcome to Newfoundland. Host Christa Couture explores what it really means to "own it" in Gros Morne, a small town on the edge of the Atlantic brimming with big pride and bigger personality. Christa connects with a local 10-year-old amputee and her family who are finding their own way in a landscape that isn't built for access. From shed jams to Mi'kmaq flutes, Gros Morne sings its own song. Postcards from Victoria - Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m. ET What do bugs, queens, and aunties have in common? They all rule in Victoria, British Columbia, where our host Christa Couture travels to answer the question: what makes a matriarch? From queen impersonators to spider wranglers, Indigenous artists to Chinese historians, Christa gathers her strength in this coastal city shaped by feminine power. Postcards from Ottawa - Wednesday, June 11, at 8 p.m. ET Is Ottawa more than a government town? Host Christa Couture heads to the capital for a wintery reset in the snow-covered heart of Canada. From ice skating for the first time in 30 years to a crash course with sledge hockey champs, Christa finds a warm welcome in the world of accessible winter sports. The journey heats up with rabbit stew over an open fire, a lesson in maple syrup traditions and a joyful dance party led by a local Somali rapper Hawa Haji. Postcards from Prince Edward County - Wednesday, June 18, at 8 p.m. ET Who needs the city when there's a drag show in a barn and local wine in your glass? Host Christa Couture finds a sweet escape in Prince Edward County, just a few scenic hours from Toronto. After smashing away stress in a rage room, Christa cruises to wineries in a vintage car and sets sail in the sunshine with the wind in her hair. Rustic charm never looked so fabulous. Postcards from Osoyoos - Wednesday, June 25, at 8 p.m. ET Host Christa Couture finally stops to explore Osoyoos, B.C., a desert town she used to drive past as a touring musician. She joins local rodeo kids for barrel racing, takes her first swing at golf, cools off with Indigenous soapberry "ice cream" and pushes her limits on an off-road truck course. With a sunset paddle on Canada's warmest lake and laughs along the way, Christa discovers Osoyoos is more than a pit stop. Postcards from Saskatoon - Wednesday, July 2, at 8 p.m. ET Summer in Saskatoon doesn't last long, but host Christa Couture is making it count. Join her to bask in the heat with stock car racing, wheelchair basketball, outdoor pottery burns, and perogies on the go. Christa soars above the prairie in a Second World War open cockpit plane at sunset. It's the season finale, and Saskatoon says go big or wait 'til next summer. Postcards From airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv. Stream episodes and past seasons of the show anytime, for free, on AMI+. For more information about Postcards From, please visit or follow the show on Instagram and Facebook. About Christa Couture Christa Couture is an award-winning multi-hyphenate who talks with her hands a lot. A writer, filmmaker, singer-songwriter and broadcaster, she is also proudly Indigenous (mixed Cree and Scandinavian), queer, disabled, and a mom. As a songwriter, Couture has released seven albums and toured across Canada and Europe; as a non-fiction writer, she's appeared in multiple magazines and anthologies. In 2018, her CBC article and photos on disability and pregnancy went viral, and her debut memoir, How to Lose Everything, was published by Douglas & McIntyre in 2020. Inspired by her book, Christa produced an award-winning series of five short, animated films by Indigenous artists, also called "How to Lose Everything" for CBC Arts. Raised in Alberta, formed as a young adult in B.C., she currently lives in Toronto with her daughter and cat. About Black Rhino Creative Black Rhino Creative (BRC) is a Canadian-based documentary film production collective that focuses on creating meaningful and engaging films. We tell stories about passionate people. Stories that connect us through our shared experiences. Interdisciplinary nomads searching for meaning, directors without ego and compelled to inspire. With a passion for finding the human spirit in every piece, we have created and screened award-winning content for broadcasters such as CBC, Telus Optik, Knowledge Network, AMI, SBS Australia, and Air Canada. About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services—AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French—and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit and SOURCE Accessible Media Inc. (AMI)
