Episodes
Richard Crouse, Film Critic/Author/Broadcaster
Film critic/author/broadcaster Richard Crouse talks about his Donald Sutherland ice-breaker, Simon Le Bon’s love of Mr Greenjeans’ Buffalo Chips, kind words for Cameron Bailey’s leadership and agreement with his view that ‘mo...
Dave Jackson, ESPN/NHL Referee
ESPN Rules Expert & ex-NHL Referee Dave Jackson talks about his Montreal origins, reffing his first game in corduroys and a yellow helmet, a horrible yet career-defining incident post-game in Lachine, boyhood hero Guy Lafleur...
Cameron Bailey, Toronto International Film Festival
Ahead of the 47th Toronto International Film Festival, CEO Cameron Bailey talks about growing up in the countryside of Barbados, his time at NOW during the heyday of alternative weekly newspapers, writing his first movie revi...
Wes Hall, Dragons’ Den
The King of Bay Street Wes Hall talks about his humble beginnings in rural Jamaica, lessons learned from his Grandmother, coming of age in Malvern, his past life as the Chicken Catching Grim Reaper, the importance of construc...
Dr Brian Goldman, ER Physician/Author/Radio Host
Emergency Room Physician/Author/Radio Host Dr Brian Goldman talks about his long-suffering Maple Leafs fandom, being a ‘browner’ who would study for a blood test, extending his storytelling from the ER to bookwriting to his C...
David Segal, Tea Entrepreneur
Tea Evangelist David Segal talks about his entrepreneurial roots, his first DAVIDsTEA shop on Queen St West, being a 10 year overnight success, why you need a healthy dose of naivety, getting product into Oprah’s hotel room, ...
Monika Schnarre, Supermodel
Canada’s First Supermodel Monika Schnarre talks about the risks of swimsuit photoshoots, her connection to BNL & Jason Priestley, her ‘Forrest Gump-iness,’ bloodhound bonding with Luke Perry, her Vogue/Sports Illustrated Swim...
Elvis Stojko, Figure Skating Champion
Canadian/Olympic/World Figure Skating Champion Elvis Stojko talks about Superfan Chuck Norris, inside the Harding/Kerrigan kerfuffle of ’94, Don Cherry defending him, appearing on The Simpsons and Brooklyn 99, his ‘mic drop’ ...
Alan Cross, Broadcaster & Music Historian
Broadcaster & Music Historian Alan Cross talks about his Manitoba roots & first transistor radio, his accordion proficiency, CFNY/The Edge to Q107, becoming a 'professional music geek,' his more than 800 episodes of The Ongoi...
Mark Breslin, Yuk Yuk's
Comedy King Mark Breslin shares the Yuk Yuk’s story and talks the Order of Canada, Joan Rivers vetting him via Howie Mandel, his initial reaction to Jim Carrey, why “the customer is always in the way,” his Canadian-first book...
Gary Chowen, Hairstylist
Yorkville Hairstylist Gary Chowen talks about his start at Caruso’s salon, being Cher’s ‘Hair-apist’, his partnership with Bob Mackie, his friendship with John Byner, getting Jim Carrey his first TV gig, and the brilliance of...
Chuck Swirsky, Former Toronto Raptors Broadcaster
Former Toronto Raptors broadcaster Chuck Swirsky talks about his Canadian citizenship, ‘what if’ Vince Carter nails that game 7 shot, Kobe’s 81 point game, his talking bobblehead recording session, and the origin of “get out ...
Adam Rita, Toronto Argos/CFL Legend
Six-time Grey Cup Champion Adam Rita talks about the Three Amigos [Wayne Gretzky, John Candy, Bruce McNall], that incredible 1991 season, how The Rocket was the Argos’ Gretzky, how Pinball can make you miss in a phonebooth, w...
Bob Stellick, Former Toronto Maple Leafs Executive
Former Toronto Maple Leafs executive Bob Stellick talks about negotiating with Harold Ballard in front of #1 draft choice Wendel Clark, brother Gord’s reign as GM, Mats Sundin’s helmet choice, and unfettered urination in the ...
Fitz ‘The Whip’ Vanderpool, Boxing Champion
Boxing Champion Fitz ‘The Whip’ Vanderpool talks about the power of DMX walkout music, ‘With Hope It’s Possible,’ taking the oldest Canadian Champion title away from George Chuvalo, fighting in the Royal York Hotel ballroom, ...
Hal Johnson, BodyBreak
BodyBreak’s Hal Johnson talks about his multi-sport athletic career, his breakout appearance in a Tylenol commercial, the status of his iconic mustache [spoiler alert: it’s coming back!], how a fortuitous session on the pec d...
John Byner, Bizarre!
Iconic actor, comedian, impressionist and author John Byner talks about his appearances on Ed Sullivan and Johnny Carson, voicing ‘The Ant and The Aardvark,’ working with Bob ‘Super Dave’ Einstein, his autobiography ‘Five Min...
Records & Rockstars’ Jeff Woods
Iconic radio personality/podcaster/author Jeff Woods talks about the enduring appeal of classic rock, getting along with Alan Cross & Eric Alper, how his trademark voice developed [hint: smoking, alcohol, lack of sleep], his ...
Mark Cullen, Gardening Expert
Gardening Expert Mark Cullen talks about being a Member of the Order of Canada, hitting the soil with the 7th generation of Cullens, maintaining ‘brand’ integrity, building Markham’s Eco-Sandbox, why you need to ‘think like a...
Cheese Boutique’s Afrim Pristine
Cheese Boutique’s Maitre Fromager Afrim Pristine talks about his food emporium, his cookbook, his food/travel docuseries, his new wine, the ‘cheese shot’ heard around the world, why the lactose intolerant can rejoice, grilled...
Rob Butler, Toronto Blue Jays/World Series Champion
World Series Champion/Former Blue Jay Rob Butler talks about starting out with Mom’s wrong-handed mitt, getting cut DURING a game at 12, team freezeout leading to the Seoul Olympics, unusual notification of his callup to the ...
Paul Romanuk, Sports Broadcaster/Beatles Podcaster
Sportscaster/Writer/Podcaster Paul Romanuk talks about 'Paul’s Friday Night Party' radio show, shishkabob skewers at Filmores, ‘The Penflip’ incident, hockey hotbeds Helsinki & Davos, Beatles Beatles Beatles, and ‘hidden gems...
Ken Wregget, Former Toronto Maple Leafs Goalie
Former Maple Leafs goaltender Ken Wregget talks about calling his shot on Draft Day, teaming up with Allan Bester, ‘the Save’, winning the Stanley Cup, stopping Joe Juneau’s OT penalty shot, sharing the ice with 66 and 99, an...
NorthStar Gaming CEO Michael Moskowitz
NorthStar Gaming CEO Michael Moskowitz talks about the Apple Newton, the innovation of the hotsync cradle, his love for Halifax AND South America, the early trauma of wiring your car for satellite radio, his made-in-Ontario N...