Simulcast of the morning radio show airing Mondays from 7:30 - 9am ET (formerly 6 - 7:30 ET live), on 93.3 CFMU (McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada) and at cfmu.ca. Any episodes not available on the CFMU website will (most likely) appear here. Additionally, most (if not all) individual episode descriptions and addenda will appear here as links to the CFMU counterpart webpage. Hosted by Jomar Quilatan, a third-year student at McMaster University.
We're deep into awards season, and who better (aside from the stars) to chat with than someone close to all the action? In this episode, we're interviewing the celebrity interviewer in Sienna Leone, learning a bit about her craft and her outlook on persistence through her life's journey thus far.
Classic cars, classic styles - it's all in the classic experience! In this episode, I chat with Janette Voski, author of a self-published poetry book called "Chrome", filled with written, illustrated and photographed experiences that outline passion.Get your copy of Janette's works today! -> Chrome: The Poetry Publication by Janette Voski | Blurb Books AustraliaJanette's YouTube channel -> Janette Voski - YouTube
Back in CFMU land with a fellow volunteer, Russ Piva! Known as stereoruss on socials and his show, Inside The Music, and (just) Russ in his band, The Tisdale, we sat down in the production room for a first-time chat reflecting on his show's first year on the air. Plus, with two show hosts in the same room, anything in conversation could happen!
A chat about AI! What is it? How is it impacting us? How should we react to it? In this episode, we chat with Darren McKee (host on The Reality Check podcast) whose newest publication, Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World, seeks to provide some insight on these questions.
Chatting with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Ian Arden about his latest EP, "Songs For Rebecca", and our collective views on the word today.
This episode was originally aired as E63 under "First Up" - original episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: July 3, 2023
Chatting with Canadian singer-songwriter Emma Cook in advance (at time of original release) of a show in Hamilton.
This episode was originally aired as E62 under "First Up" - original episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: June 19, 2023
Chatting with John Barrett (Bass Drum of Death) on the band and their latest release, Say I Won't.
This episode was originally aired as E61 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: May 29, 2023Alternate episode title: "Early Summer Kickoff"
Chatting with Hamilton's own Ariana Fig about her music - particularly her latest EP, Maroon - and leading off with a set of mostly "unusual" time signatures.--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37696.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E60 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: April 3, 2023Alternate episode title: "Taking a Little More than Just Five"
Revisiting the highlights of one of my favourite conversations on the show, somewhat as part of the show's 3rd anniversary celebrations...with Lauren Howe!--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37587.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
A chat with (now 2x JUNO award-winner!) Caity Gyorgy on her award-winning album, Featuring, as well as her other recent endeavours, what's ahead...and certain annoying e-mail requests.--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37478.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E58 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: March 20, 2023
Special episode filled with music and a little bit about CFMU an First Up - consider it your First Up "litmus test". Please consider supporting CFMU at https://cfmu.ca/fundraising.--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37260.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
Another full-length feature - this time with musician Kees Gootjes, just on the way back to Holland after a visit to Hamilton...and, of course, to his stomping grounds that is McMaster University (and CFMU!).--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37151.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E56 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: February 27, 2023
(Finally) kicking off our 4th year on the air! Featuring a returning guest, Kristy Hagerman, in conversation about catching up and the release of her latest album, Right. --Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/36604.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E55 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: January 23, 2023Some helpful timestamps:Original performance @ 4:362018 interview @ 8:242023 interview @ 28:59
This episode was originally aired as E54 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: November 14, 2022
More bites of nostalgia, but also a lot about thanking campus and community radio while in conversation with Olivia Street aka King of Foxes.--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/35504.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
In conversation with the bane AHRF. I totally didn't take eight months to release this episode...Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/35068.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E53 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: October 17, 2022Alternate episode title: "Grateful & Great-full"
More music of interest. This one's for those plagued with the war scene of late and its effects.Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31457.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
Lots of music (and talking, as suggested by the titular verbs). Can a sequence of songs tell a story? Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31231. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
Lots of new singles and fabulous B-sides (and even songs with only one side coming out) to welcome you back to Mac, if you are a student, or to kick off February in all other cases. Full episode and addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31118. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
As mentioned on-air in E49, here is the extra conversation with Sabrina Fallah, which ultimately made our Zoom call last a little over an hour and a half. Check out the full (original) episode at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31005.
A full episode's worth of conversation with epic punk rocker Sabrina Fallah and her time with two great BBC shows...and how we all never thought of trying to build a colossal snowman in our driveways during the snowstorm from a couple of weeks ago. Full episode and details can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31005. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful! I'm here for you if you need someone to talk to.
This episode was originally aired as E49 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: January 31, 2022
Snow, songs and stalling are what make up this episode! (I somehow have been stuck with the "S"-starting alliterations for this episode; don't mind me.) Plus, speaking with singer-songwriter Alex Southey. Full episode and details can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/30892. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E48 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: January 24, 2022Alternate episode title: "Singles & 'Sembles of Songs"
All sorts of music in an attempt to make up for all the missed episodes over the past 10+ weeks. Nostalgia-basking recommendations included. Full songs, details and episode addenda can be viewed and heard at cfmu.ca/episodes/30666. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
Getting back into things in many ways (most notably in the studio!). Plus, a guest whose feature is long overdue out of my own fault. The original direct stream file, as well as full details and episode addenda, can be viewed at cfmu.ca/episodes/30553. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E46 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: January 3, 2022Alternate episode title: "Many Starts, Returns, Apologies & Thanks"This episode was the debut of the third year of First Up.
Back at it (finally) for the first time in a while! With a great guest, too - Hamilton-based singer/songwriter Renee Sekula - in for a chat to kick things off for the month of October. Full episode and details / addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/29084.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E45 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: October 4, 2021
I feel that I should have included one instance of "Music" for every song featured today...but I think you get the idea. Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/27369. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
...and that means you, too, because every friend is an essential friend! In conversation with two good friends of mine as well. Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/26791. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E43 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: May 17, 2021
Getting to know music journalist Sarah Jessica, playing new music, and finding out just how shaky I can be. Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/25855. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E42 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: March 22, 2021
More for your E41 listening pleasure, in case you wanted to hear another voice aside from mine (given how much I realise I talked in the main episode) - this time, with Tim Newton of the BC-based band, Shred Kelly, on their latest single and festival page tour. Plus, a great deal of discussion of real and virtual campfires. Check out more info, plus a special CFMU-exclusive release, on the ON-AIR episode page, coming soon! Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
Lots of new music, plus an upcoming video feature and a revelation about the irony of this very title... Happy Family Day! Stay tuned for episode page content at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/25270, coming soon. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E40 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: January 25, 2021
A most interesting conversation about film, teaching and video games in a "timeless" interview. Plus, some beyond-deserved recognition for some of the senior legends of world. Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/24919. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
Starting it right, with new music to bring on 2021 no matter where it takes us. Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at [TBA]. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
Surprise! I'm kicking off the second year of First Up (albeit a few weeks behind), which means looking back at the first year and looking ahead at every possible type of new year to come. Also cramming in that wee bit of Christmas and New Year's into one episode. Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at [coming soon!]. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
In conversation with musician Deanna Gowland on her latest EP, as well as a wild (a very wild) tangent on game shows. Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/23882. Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
This episode was originally aired as E37 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here. It was the first episode for the time slot change of the original show from 6 - 7:30 to 7:30 - 9 in the mornings.Original release date: November 23, 2020
New music, and revisits of old fun in this out-of-the-ordinary episode...great to go along with that extra hour of sleep we got (and perhaps longed for). Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/23531. Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!
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