Charles “Spider” Jones is a dynamic storyteller, motivational leader, and legendary media personality whose career spans professional athletics, broadcasting, youth advocacy, and skilled-trades mentorship. A three-time Golden Gloves champion and —  In 2003, he was appointed Ontario’s first Ambassador to the Skilled Trades Programs, to inspire youth toward careers in the trades. Among his many honours, the 2025 Connexus Martin Luther King (MLK) Award. In 2023, he was also awarded the prestigious Harry Jerome Lifetime Achievement Award.  As host of Legends & Heroes, he spotlights role models, trades professionals and change-makers—creating content that not only entertains but empowers a new generation to build careers, community and craft.