CFMU Accented Tales

In a continuation of the Raise Your Voice campaign, Jani and Harrison thank the listeners for their constant support. They also play more Hamiltonian artists! All music played is not owned by the producer, all rights go to the respective artists and labels.

It's the time again. It's your time to show you our support, and to show your support. Raise Your Voice 2021 fundraising campaign is happening, and this episode, is for all of us - our fellow Hamiltonians, Canadians, and our far and wide listeners.

Soft power is a method to show influence via diplomacy, culture, persuasion, etc. In this episode, Jani interviews Harrison about Korean soft power.

Harrison and Jani return - sadly not to the radio station - with a new episode where they compare and contrast things that differ around the world, such as measurements, impeachments, food, etc. Enjoy!

Happy New Year! Let's open this new year by talking about Vegetarianism and Veganuary!

In this episode, Jani and Harrison talk about cancel culture and it's relevancy in India and South Korea. Enjoy!

This week is the one year anniversary for our show! Feeling nostalgic, Jani and Harrison are going back to the very first episode, Names, and add some additional comments about the episode!

In honour of Remembrance Day, Jani and Harrison discuss the hardships veterans go through and the origin and representation of the red poppy.

As the 2nd of November is International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, Jani and Harrison discussed about freedom of press, freedom of speech, democracy, and more.

Well, we certainly did not expect this, but our reality made us to do this. Mid-term seasons definitely got us, and we thought it might be a good time for us to take a little break from our regular episodes. Today, we are playing some songs and talk about Halloween!

In this special episode of Accented Tales, Harrison and Jani welcome a guest; one of Harrison's best friends, Wolfgang Klinger! The three of them discuss their personal experiences with religion and how each is perceived in society.

It is now the days of humans ruled by the coronavirus. Humans are doing its best to beat the tyrant coronavirus. Now, let's see what happened with this global pandemic and how we are reacting to it. Happy Thanksgiving!

Rush is a new Canadian rock band, Rush's first debut studio album. Released on 1st of March 1974, featuring John Rutsey as drummer, Alex Lifeson as guitarist, and Geddy Lee as bassist and vocalist, this album shows potential of a new player in hard rock scene. -- Here is a link to Rush With Harrison Spotify playlist: Link -- Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1974 Moon / Mercury / Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

In this riveting episode of Accented Tales, Jani and Harrison discuss respect and how it's shown in their respective cultures. They also chat about how the matter of respect is treated in Canada, and the negative effects of blindly respecting an individual. All music used in the episode is not owned by the producer and all rights go to individual artists and their labels.

Vapor Trails is legendary Canadian progressive rock band, Rush's seventeenth studio album, released on 14th of May 2002. After the tragic losses of percussionist and lyricist Neil Peart, he took a long rest to mourn his losses. Upon his return, the band decided to produce an album that is not only just music for them, but also healing pieces for them. -- Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 2002 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

Odia, Korean, English, Hindi, our brains are always trying to reboot our operating system whenever we encounter new situations that require us to speak in different language. And just like you might get the notorious blue screen in Windows, we also occasionally encounter hiccups and misunderstandings while we speak.

Jani and Harrison talk about collectivism and individualism, particularly the definitions, and its importance during our COVID-19 reality. It's also Harrison's last recorded episode in Canada before he leaves for an urgent trip to Korea. :( Remember, folx, wear a mask!!

Roll the Bones is legendary Canadian prog-rock band, Rush's fourteenth studio album. One of the most commercially successful albums in its history, the main theme 'going with the flow' is prominently presented, with guitar-prominent melodies. -- Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1991 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

You see, it sounds so far away for both of us; the word 'wedding', but we see some people getting engaged in this global pandemic. So why not? Let's discuss about wedding traditions. Is it really true, that Indian weddings are three months long? We'll vibe-check it in this episode :)

Moody because everything is falling? Cranky because it is humid and hot? Excited because of flowers blooming and beach weather? Climates can affect all of us, not only our emotions but also how we live in regions.

A few superstitions - ranging on 'knock on wood' to 'be wary of owls' - from Europe and Africa are discussed by Jani and Harrison as they venture on a journey of knowledge and a quest of understanding.

We heard about xenophobia, the word, several times; but what does it actually mean? Are we clear about what xenophobia is? Do we actually know what we are doing? Here's an episode, trying to clear it up!

In this episode of Accented Tales, Harrison interviews Jani for her immigration journey. Enjoy!

It's here again! Real Talk Part I's sequel, Part II! This time with various different topics, from face coverings to games!

Ineka chats with Jani about growing up in the Odia community; they discuss the good, the bad, the industrial-sized dishes being used, etc. There are a few tangents present as they discuss the pros and cons of arranged marriage, and Ini gives tips to any students who are stressing over taking Organic Chemistry. Enjoy!

Jani interviews Harrison on his immigration experience and he reluctantly answers. Enjoy!

Jani puts on her game show host hat and quizzes Harrison on general trivia in this special Boredom Special episode. After a few questions, her game kind of falls apart and Harrison gets increasingly confused by the randomness of the questions. There is a lot of chaos, some debatable talk of Chinese seating etiquette, and a few questions concerning the USA, John, and Mary. Enjoy! All music played is not owned by the producer, the rights go to the individual artists and their labels.

Fly By Night is legendary Canadian progressive rock band, Rush's second studio album, released in February 1975. This album was the starting point of Neil Peart's drummer career as member of Rush, and also for band's own journey to find its own way. -- Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1975 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

See, we use lots of gestures when we talk, unconsciously. But have you ever thought about that the gestures we use, can mean 100% differently?

Shua returns to film another long episode with Jani, this time about underrated artists that they're both obsessed with. Be warned, there is a fair bit of ranting present in this episode as Jani forgets how to speak English when talking about The Undercover Dream Lovers and Shua doesn't seem to want to stop talking about Cosmo Sheldrake. Additionally, there's a thrilling story by Jani about her adventures with monkeys as a child and Shua's true age is revealed. Enjoy! All music used in the episode is not owned by the producer; all rights go to the individual artists and their labels.

Snakes & Arrows is legendary Canadian progressive rock band Rush's eighteenth studio album, released on 1st of May 2007. With a theme of imperfectness, the band successfully discussed that we are all imperfect in some part. - Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 2007 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

Jani and Harrison discuss TV shows from South Korea, India, and Canada. Then they go and watch Netflix, Crave, YouTube, you name it.

Presto is legendary Canadian progressive rock band Rush's thirteenth studio album, released on 21st of November 1989. As a finale of 1980s, Presto is an album that the band members just had fun with, but not forgetting quality of the album. Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1989 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

Hold Your Fire is Rush's twelfth studio album, released on 8th of September 1987. As a successor from Power Windows, this album also packed keyboard and synthesizer sound, but more prominent guitar riffs and solos, according to band's official website for the album. Featuring Force Ten, Time Stand Still, Open Secrets, and more, this album peaked at thirteenth of U.S. Billboard 200. Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1987 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

Clockwork Angels is legendary Canadian progressive rock band Rush's twentieth, last studio album, released on 12th of June 2012. As a concept album and a last album of Rush discography, this album marked second place of Billboard 200, first place in Canadian charts. Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 2012 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

After three-month long break due to COVID-19 pandemic, two hosts are now restarting the engine of main program, along with two Boredom Specials.

Srushti's back!! In this episode, Jani and her sister share some thoughts and fun facts about Fall Out Boy's 2013 comeback album, Save Rock and Roll. Fan theories, explicit lyrics, and amazing music are present in this episode. Enjoy! All music used is not owned by the producer, all rights go to the individual artist and the label.

Caress of Steel is Rush's third studio album, recorded in Toronto, ON. Featuring Bastille Day, I Think I'm Going Bald, Lakeside Park, The Necromancer, and The Fountain of Lamneth, this album started the famous 20-minute long songs. Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1975 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

Test for Echo is legendary Canadian progressive rock band Rush's sixteenth studio album, released on 10th of September 1996. Featuring Test for Echo, Driven, Half the World, etc, this album finalized Rush’s reclaim of rock and roll crown in 1990s; which was started from Counterparts, an album issued right before Test for Echo. Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1996 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

In this new episode of Fandom Special, Jani recommends some feel-good shows (including a show named Feel Good!) and goes on a tangent on how much she hopes people will take care of themselves during this stressful time. There's lots of nice music to listen to so you can look forward to that! All music used in this episode is not used for monetization purposes and all rights belong to the respective artists and labels.

Grace Under Pressure is Rush's tenth studio album, released in April 1984. Featuring Distant Early Warning, Afterimage, Red Sector A, The Enemy Within, The Body Electric, Kid Gloves, Red Lenses, and Between The Wheels, Rush continued their completion of keyboard / synthesizer experiment. Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1984 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

Jani invites two special guests on the show to talk about YouTube! Montsy and Jennifer talk about their experience with watching YouTube and having a YouTube channel respectively and some songs by YouTubers are also featured in the episode! Jani talks about her love for cooking channels and how making chocolate cake at 9pm is an excellent idea. Enjoy! Any and all music used in this episode is not used for monetization purposes and all rights belong to the artists and their respective labels.

Permanent Waves is legendary Canadian progressive rock band Rush's seventh studio album, released on 14th of January 1980. Featuring The Spirit of Radio, Freewill, and Natural Science, this album was marking transition to radio-friendly songs from long, visionary songs. Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1980 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

In this episode of Fandom Special, Jani's older sister Srushti - also a recent grad! - returns and they discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Listen to them reminisce about the books, barely touch upon the movie adaptations - do they exist? Mm, debatable. - and talk about their love for Rick Riordan. Jani goes on a tangent about her love for Nico di Angelo. Srushti tries to calm her down. They both strongly encourage the listeners to read - or listen - to the books. There is a lot of chaos present. Enjoy! Any and all music used in this episode is not owned by the producer, is not used for monetization purposes and all rights belong to the respective artists and labels.

Counterparts is Rush’s 15th studio album, released on 19th of October 1993. The album finalized and perfected the transition from harmony of keyboard and guitar, to guitar-driven sound. With the heavy sound, a list of heavy topics were addressed in this album. Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1993 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

This week, Jani is taking a break for her Fandom Special! But, she didn't leave without leaving anything; Harrison, on behalf of her, played Jani-curated pandemic playlist, for audience. Actual link to Jani's pandemic playlist: iridescent Any and all music used in this episode is not used for monetization and all rights go to the respective artists and labels.

Hemispheres is Rush’s 6th studio album, released in October 1978. Featuring a side-long track in side-one and a gentleman and a ballerino in album art, Harrison is ranting how much he loves Rush, again. Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1978 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

In this episode of Fandom Special, Jani and Anu reunite once more to talk about one of their favourite shows, Avatar: The Last Airbender. They talk about favourite episodes per season, how they first began watching it and included some recommendations in the end for similar shows! This is simply a Pt. 1 in the series as they barely got through three prompts before it was already over an hour. Lots of reminiscing occurs in this episode and we hope you enjoy! Any and all music used in this episode is not used for monetization and all rights go to the respective artists and labels.

2112 is Rush’s fourth studio album, featuring the famous starman emblem and the infamous kimono looks of band members. Released in 1976, the album captured lots of attention widely, with its 20-minute long title song. Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1976 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All music used in this episode is not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.

In this extra-long episode of Fandom Special, Jani gets together with Shua - a poetry master - and they discuss poetry written by celebrities (and one dictator) and analyze some chosen song lyrics. Hilarity ensues. Mentions of giraffes, death, and cannabilism are present. Enjoy. All music used in this episode is not owned by the producer; all rights go to individual artists and labels.

Power Windows is Rush's 11th studio album, and one of Harrison's personal favourites. Try not to close your windows powerfully, though. It might shatter. Close your windows gently. Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands, perform social and physical distancing. Protect workers. Copyright 1985 Anthem Records. Producer of this podcast episode does not intend to infringe copyright against rightful parties. All musics used in this episode are not used for monetization. Producer does not claim copyright for songs. Remembering The Professor, Neil Ellwood Peart OC.