The gift of music... (12/23/07)

We've got a special podcast gift for you... original recordings of holiday tunes (traditional and not-so-traditional) from some of Canada's finest musicians. Download to hear from Jenny Whiteley, the Divorcees, Neverending White Lights, Carolyn Mark, James Keelaghan and Oscar Lopez, Justin Rutledge, American Flamewhip, Basia Bulat, and Nathan Wiley.

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[mp3 file: runs 29:41]

How pop culture saved the world (12/16/07)

We ask notable folks how pop culture changed their lives. You'll hear from funnyman Sean Cullen, R&B; diva Flo, Little Mosque on the Prairie star Carlo Rota, cartoonist Chester Brown, author Elyse Friedman, and wrestling star Chris "Y2J" Jericho. Plus, comedian Trish Cooper tells us how a kids' show scarred... er, changed... her life. And we'll hear from Steven Johnson, author of Everything Bad Is Good for You: How Today's Popular Culture Is Actually Making Us Smarter.

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[mp3 file: runs 39:11]

This means war! (12/09/07)

We look into our fascination with all things military. Sook-Yin hits the mall with a Navy man; comedian Teresa Pavlinek explains why camouflage thongs are so very, very wrong; we hear from former embedded journalist Christie Blatchford; and funnyman John Wing declares war on declaring war on things.

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[mp3 file: runs 25:52]

Act yer age! Or don't... (12/2/07)

What does "acting your age" mean these days? We explore that question with actors Ellen Page and Eric Peterson. Plus, Clare Lawlor does some soulsearching to find out if she really is a grown-up; and comedy from John Wing.

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[mp3 file: runs 37:00]

We got the need for speed! (11/25/07)

Your personal tempo says a lot about who you are – so this week, we’re slowing down for a look at speed. We’ll hear from Fran Capo, the world’s fastest-talking woman; and Carl Honoré, author of “In Praise of Slow.” Plus, Sook-Yin tries to convince strangers on the street to slow down; Joff Schmidt explains why the music at the mall might dictate how fast you shop; and we’ll hear a live performance from Edmonton musician James Murdoch.

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[mp3 file: runs 37:39]

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