Episodes

Oct. 18, 2024

Jeff McArthur, The Morning Show

Global TV's The Morning Show co-host Jeff McArthur talks about approaching 30 years on the air [and his upcoming 10th anniversary co-hosting TMS with Carolyn MacKenzie], expressing his personality through his socks, receiving...

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Oct. 16, 2024

Andrew Burashko, Art of Time Ensemble

Art of Time Ensemble's Artistic Director Andrew Burashko talks about his debut as a concert pianist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at age 17 [under the baton of John Williams!], his 80 projects and recordings over 25 yea...

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Oct. 14, 2024

CBC’s Bob McDonald, Just Say Yes

CBC Radio Quirks & Quarks longtime host Bob McDonald talks about fully exposing himself in his new memoir Just Say Yes, his school report cards [“Bobby can do better...much better”], his appointment to the Order of Canada, ha...

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Oct. 10, 2024

Crooner Matt Dusk Returns!

Canadian crooner Matt Dusk returns to talk about dining [and chit-chatting] with Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip, cutting a duet track with a pre-President Donald Trump, recording a song written by Bono & The Edge and meant f...

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Oct. 7, 2024

Sharon Hampson, Sharon Lois & Bram

Skinnamarinky dinky dink, Skinnamarinky do...I love you! Sharon Lois & Bram’s Sharon Hampson talks about their multi-generational appeal [now entertaining 5 generations!], coming up in the 1970s Toronto coffee-house scene, be...

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Oct. 3, 2024

David Miller, Two-Term Toronto Mayor

The City of Toronto’s two-term former Mayor David Miller talks about immigrating to Canada, his transformative experiences at Harvard, vivid memories from his campaign victories in 2003 [the BROOM!] and 2006 [the REPEAT!], hi...

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Sept. 30, 2024

Christopher Doyle, Nextdoor Canada

Nextdoor Canada’s Managing Director Christopher Doyle talks about serving as a neighbourhood 'digital bulletin board' for 90 million verified users, why PROXIMITY differentiates them from other social media platforms, buildin...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Larry MacDonald, The Shopify Story

'The Shopify Story' author Larry MacDonald talks about how a Canadian startup rocketed to become an e-commerce giant by empowering millions of entrepreneurs, the unexpectedly dynamic partnership of a quirky game-playing progr...

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Sept. 23, 2024

Joe Vizvary, Images in Vogue

Images in Vogue’s Joe Vizvary talks about coming out of Vancouver in 1981, Much Music VJ Kim Clarke Champniss serving as their Manager before KCC joined MM, opening up for Duran Duran/Depeche Mode/Roxy Music/Bryan Adams, Gedd...

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Sept. 19, 2024

Shawn Micallef, Toronto Star/Spacing

Author/Journalist Shawn Micallef talks about moving from Windsor to Toronto in 2000, co-founding Spacing Magazine, morphing from writing for Eye Weekly to the Toronto Star, using psychogeography as the backbone of his first b...

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Sept. 16, 2024

Lisa Zarzeczny, Elevate

Elevate CEO Lisa Zarzeczny talks about the upcoming Elevate Festival, curating their 200+ speakers/thought leaders, Michelle Obama’s in-person presence [and her ‘driving directly onto the stage’ security requirements], recomm...

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Sept. 9, 2024

Debbie Brill, High Jumper

Canadian High Jumping legend Debbie Brill talks about developing the 'Brill Bend,' comparisons to the 'Fosbury Flop' [and her relationship with Dick Fosbury], jumping [and breaking world records] into her 50s, her positive in...

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Sept. 2, 2024

Patrick Chan, Figure Skater

10x National Champion/3x World Champion/3x Olympic Medalist Patrick Chan talks about retiring at 27 as Canada’s most decorated figure skater, his transition to a decade of touring the world with Stars on Ice, training for his...

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Aug. 27, 2024

Nicolas Mulroney, Bond Bakery Brands

Bond Bakery Brands CEO Nicolas Mulroney talks about the influence of his late father Brian [the 18th Prime Minister of Canada], growing up at 24 Sussex Drive, speedboating with President Bush, why he lives in Toronto but stil...

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Aug. 19, 2024

Rudy Blair, Music & Entertainment Media

Longtime Music & Entertainment Reporter Rudy Blair talks about working overnights at The Fan 590 while doing weekends at All Hits 680 CFTR, his transition from pushing buttons to getting in front of the microphone/camera, his...

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Aug. 12, 2024

Scott Moore, Invictus Games

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 CEO Scott Moore talks about his face time with Harry and Meghan, how the event is akin to Prince Harry’s Paralympics for Veterans, the 550 athletes from 23 countries competing in 11 spor...

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Aug. 5, 2024

Robert Esmie, Olympic Gold Medalist

Sprinter and 4x100m Relay Olympic Gold Medalist Robert Esmie talks about why if you're Canadian you have to love Saturday nights in Georgia, a breakdown of that immortal 4x100m relay to win gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, ...

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July 29, 2024

Gord Deppe, Spoons/Flock of Seagulls

Spoons’ Gord Deppe talks about doing double duty as guitarist for A Flock of Seagulls, their 1982 breakthrough at the Police Picnic at Exhibition Stadium [Police, English Beat, Joan Jett, Oingo Boingo, Talking Heads], Nile Ro...

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July 22, 2024

Brad Ross, Communications Counsel

Ex-City of Toronto/TTC Communicator Brad Ross talks about putting out a shingle and opening up his own firm, collaborating with Seth Rogen on TTC public service announcements, the most grievous cases of poor TTC rider etiquet...

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July 15, 2024

Michael Hanson, ex-Glass Tiger

Glass Tiger founder/original drummer Michael Hanson talks about how two bands merged into Glass Tiger, opening up for Culture Club/Journey/Tina Turner/Moody Blues, why Tiger Beat magazine compared him to pinup pretty boy Davi...

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July 10, 2024

Cameron Rowe, HOVER Drone Deliveries

HOVER founder Cameron Rowe talks about autonomous drone deliveries, his pitch on Dragons’ Den [turning DOWN an investment offer!], piggybacking on the investment injected into drone deliveries by Amazon and Google, his experi...

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July 4, 2024

Vicky Sunohara, Hockey

Three-time Olympic Medalist/Eight-time World Championship Medalist/Canadian Hockey icon Vicky Sunohara talks about jumping on the backyard rink at two years old, getting BANNED from the boys leagues due to gender, earning a s...

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July 1, 2024

Daniel Nestor, Tennis

Canadian tennis legend Daniel Nestor talks about his 12 Grand Slam doubles titles, his coming out party as a 19 year old defeating world #1 Stefan Edberg at the 1992 Davis Cup, winning his 2000 Olympic Gold Medal with Sebasti...

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June 27, 2024

Dave Randorf, Broadcaster

Television PxP voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning Dave Randorf talks about his time at TSN, Saturday nights at Hockey Night in Canada, finishing his 4th season calling Lightning games with Brian Engblom, heading to the arena in...

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