Steve Bujold's Downhome Corner

The Prison Breaker is the story of Richard Lee McNair. A four part series featuring Campbellton's Byron Christopher showcasing McNair's journey. The series is now available on Discovery+.  Byron, who is one of the executive producers of the series joins me along with Sam Bell, who knew Mcnair back in the day and also corresponds with him in prison. All three of us have seen the series.We have a few gripes...

This was the band's lineup from around 2005. keith Harris and Gary Fugere join me to share the memories, gigs, fun and laughter we had. Special guest appearance from Dustin Erikson and Gino Clement too. Downhome Corner connects from Campbellton, to Dalhousie to Listuguj to Vermont. From Northern New Brunswick it's the Legend of Thunderbolt!

Jimmy is world famous and iconic. But in the 70's Sandy was my station manager and a mentor of mine at a radio station in Campbellton, NB. We talk about how Jimmy was created, how I got on the radio because of Sandy and trade some great radio stories including a bizarre one about the day Elvis died. You might remember some of our longtime radio pals who join us too. WE ARE ON THE AIR

Gabrielle's book American Baby tells the story of Margaret Erle Katz, how she was forced to give her newborn son up for adoption then spent more than 50 years trying to find him. Later in the show Campbellton author Alex Duguay joins us with his thoughts and questions and gets some friendly, professonal tips from an acclaimed author and journalist. Maybe it will inspire you to publish a book.

After announcing she won't run for a second term as mayor Stephanie joins me along with Brenda Best from Nashville, Tennessee and Scott Brown from Coldbrook, Nova Scotia. All together. And we are. Happy Easter

Byron Christopher is back to talk about his book The Man Who Mailed Himself Out of Jail. The fascinating journey and life of Richard Lee McNair-The World's Greatest Escape Artist. McNair was captured in Byron and my hometown, Campbellton, NB. Byron is the only reporter to have access to McNair's story. Plus, Byron shares that a TV series is in the works produced by Soledad O'Brien. Exciting stuff.

Business in small towns will go through big changes if they are to survive in this post covid world. Michael Cimilyan and Roy van der Mull with over 50 years business and marketing experience between them join me to talk about how a new tapestry in the small business world could mean that offense is as important to survival as defense. Be Brave Business Owners!

Talk about radio in Campbellton-and we do! Mark and I trade stories combining nearly 4 decades of broadcasting over 950 on the AM Dial. Plus, Leslie Woods Myers has a new song for you to hear, One Shot Away. Written during the pandemic. Leslie joins us too.

A Zombie Movie-most of it filmed in Listuguj is the latest feature film from Indigenous Filmmaker Jeff Barnaby. We talk about the movie Blood Quantum, growing up in Listuguj, Rhymes for Young Ghouls and bringing it back home to film. The cinematography is beautiful. Very much a love letter to the area. Also joining me is Jeff's Brother, Corey Metallic for some funny and warm stories about Jeff growing up.

Esteemed journalist and best selling author Gabrielle Glaser talks with me about being in the epicenter of the world's pandemic, speaking with healthcare workers to tell their stories and how two of her daughters caught the virus but have since recovered. This interview highlights even further the need to self isolate and flatten the curve: for our healthcare workers and their mental health.

A Family Dream Vacation to Europe quickly becomes a nightmare for a family of 6 from Campbellton, NB. A deadly game of hopscotch ensues from country to country starting in Italy as they try to make it back to Canada.

Donnie Bowes was an innovative and inspiring Drama Teacher in Campbellton. He's also been a successful actor, director and is now Artistic Director at Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg, ON. A Downhomer with a fascinating career, a great story and an inspiration to so many of us. A Teacher Who Made a Difference...

One of Campbellton's most famous citizens, he grew up bullied, ridiculed and teased yet somehow he remained pure and didn't lose his innocence. He's a small town hero.

Since we last spoke: periods of rain have helped but recent warm weather has stirred up new fires within Canberra's borders reminding our friends of the seriousness of things. So far, however the Day family as well as their home have not been threatened. An update from Canberra.

From Campbellton,NB He's a Marathon Runner, Renowned Chef and Food Consultant. He's 55 and ripped and fueled on cricket powder! Why? To help save the world of course.

"We're Safe. We're OK", say Kathy and Barry Day on Jan 6, 2020. Blood Red skies and worst air quality in the world but they want everyone back home to know they are alright and appreciate the support and well wishes.

It's Downhome Corner's Christmas 2019 Show! Great Christmas music and cool interviews with Downhomers. My cohost is Fred Durette. Featuring: Byron Christopher, Marc Lavoie and Sondra Roy, Ed Saunders, Rik Reese, Gino Clement, Annie Baldwin, Dana Bolton, Penny Adams and John Paris Jr.

He was more than Mr Lahey from Trailer Park Boys. He was funny, deep, intelligent, curious, mischievous and a Canadian icon but more than that he was a really good guy. Get to know a little more of who John Dunsworth was and how he felt about fame. If you were a fan the last 8 minutes might make you cry. CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

It was Yellowknife's first commercial radio station and a place this Downhomer called home for 18 months. We weren't rebels we were radio pioneers. Well, sort of. Ollie Williams of Cabin Radio interviewed me for their website about the early days of CJCD on their 40th Anniversary.

She drove 1845.3 kms from Hantsport, NS to Ottawa on a mobility scooter! Why? To Save the Wild Salmon, of course. Meet Sonja Wood.

In a world of political debate that is the 2019 Canadian Election ONE man can bring them all to the table... It's our "Souper" Episode with Soupologist Claudio Fracassi

Want to learn more about the game of hockey? John Paris Jr will teach you a thing or two in this webisode. In July 2019 he'll lead a group of hockey pros as the Paris Way Learning Centre teaches young hockey minds not just the skills but the mindset and strategies of successful hockey as well. And I get to help!

Downhome Christmas Corner 3.0 is here! Guests include: Peter Maher, Byron Christopher & John Paris Jr. Once again, my cohost and musical director is Fred Durette. Great Christmas songs, stories and warm memories of Downhome. Available here and anytime on downhomecorner.com

Well OK. I know it's bigger than I promised and way too big to wrap and I know it won't fit under the tree but, HERE. This is for YOU. With my Love...and Respect. DOWNHOME XMAS CORNER 2.0 It's Downhome Corner's second Xmas podcast Great Xmas songs chosen by Fred Durette and me. And we've taken time to pick some really cool, fun and toe tappin' tunes! Fred and I will share Xmas stories from back home and Downhomers will tell theirs from around the world! Brenda Best in Nashville shares a warm Xmas memory from her days growing up in Campbellton (and I will share one about her). Marc Lavoie joins us from Hillside, Holly Wright from Dartmouth, and Melody Bryant Krantz a Downhomer living in Sweden! (no donairs there). Plus since I couldn't choose between 2 of Brenda Best's songs-I'll play both of them. There's a tribute to the late, great John Dunsworth. He's even on one of the songs we play. You can listen to it anytime you like (and over and over) at downhomecorner.com or on our Facebook Page. (please like us if you haven't yet because we like you) I'm excited for you to hear it. So please, please share it so we connect with more Downhomers for Xmas. Thanks and Merry Xmas, Steve Bujold PS: Listen all the way to the end for a surprise visit from the mayor of Campbellton Stephanie Anglehart Paulin!!! (Damn, I spoiled the surprise)

It's all Campbellton in this edition! 3 original songs by 3 different Campbelltonians, an interview with the mayor and if you're from Campbellton the last 10 minutes might bring a tear to your eye. Listen for former residents checking in from around the world too. It's our Best Show EVER! Happy Salmon Festival 50!

It's Hockey and Kitchen Parties! Joining Steve on this show author of the book "They Called Me Chocolate Rocket" Windsor NS's John Paris Jr-Pro Hockey's first Black coach. Also, Nova Scotia musician Ed Saunders from the Saunders Brothers Show.

In this webisode journalist Byron Christopher traces the escape, journey and finally capture of Richard Lee McNair a convict on America's Most Wanted. Fascinating story!

Joining Steve Bujold is Downhomer Byron Christopher-Journalist and Author and Fascinating storyteller. Also David Milgaard who inspired the Tragically Hip's song Wheat Kings!

Your favourite trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey AKA John Dunsworth joins Steve in this webisode. Will he confirm a season 10 for Trailer Park Boys? Also singer/songwriter Leslie Woods Meyers from Campbellton NB and Rik Reese says you won't believe the snow back home! Warning: contains the S**T word.

IN THIS BONUS EDITION OF DOWNHOME CORNER-WEBISODE 4 1/2 CAMPBELLTON NB'S BRENDA BEST TALKS WITH STEVE BUJOLD ABOUT ATTENDING THE 57TH GRAMMY AWARDS IN LOS ANGELES

Welcome Downhomers! On Webisode #4 our guest is BEST. From Nashville, Tennessee: 2012 ASCAP Award Winner, 4 time Nashville Independent Music Awards and 2015 NB Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee Campbellton, NB's own Brenda Best. On Downhome Corner we are all connected! www.brendabest.net

On this Christmas edition of Steve Bujold's Downhome Corner, Steve brings in the holidays with more great interviews! Stay tuned during the outro music, there will be a few Christmas messages left by our loyal fans! Enjoy the show and if you like us, please subscribe to the show on iTunes and you will automatically have Steve Bujold's Downhome Corner downloaded to your laptop, iPhone, iPad or any other device that supports podcasts as soon as it is released! Have a safe, fun and great holiday season. From all of us at Steve Bujold's Downhome Corner, Merry Christmas!! Never forget, we are all connected! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/steve-bujolds-downhome-corner/id933434322?mt=2 - SUBSCRIBE to Steve Bujold's Downhome Corner on iTunes

In this addition of Steve Bujold's Downhome Corner, Steve speaks with NHL announcing legend Peter Maher. Peter has recently retired from 33 years of announcing the Calgary Flames, not to mention his early days with the Toronto Maple Leafs and in New Brunswick. Peter may live in a different city now, but he will always be a downhomer. Join us for this episode honouring the career of a hockey great and don't forget to share!

Today on Steve Bujold's Downhome Corner, Steve interviews Rik Reese via Skype! You can check out Rik @ http://www.rikreese.com/ or you can support the Rik Reese band by going to iTunes and grabbing a tune! https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/rik-reese-neon-highway/id312473238?ign-mpt=uo%3D4