The Coast 25 FOR 25 PODCAST

Just in time for the holidays, we're back for one last special episode of 26 for 25. Past audience favourites Stephanie Johns and Allison Saunders join Tara and Jacob for a boozy reflection on the year that was 2018 in Halifax. Breach teen! Smoking bans! Chelsea Peretti! Plus, a Christmas-rewrite of Lady Gaga's “Shallow.” The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century. The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

It's finally arrived! The 25th episode for 25 years! Join Tara and Jacob for one last look back at the bars, bands, businesses, big news stories and Barrington Streets that defined Halifax over the past quarter century. Featuring our super special guest Steve Murphy! The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century. The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Tom Michael, owner of the dearly departed Video Difference joins us with memories of Halifax's cinematic landmark. Then, former poet laureate Rebecca Thomas is here to talk Cornwallis. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century. The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Filmmaker, artist and all-around multihyphenate Cory Bowles is with us reflecting back on when the province killed Nova Scotia's film tax credit. Then we phone up Megan Leslie to find out why Halifax's former Member of Parliament left behind politics and the city after 2015's federal election. All this, plus the city is rendered immobile by a hellacious winter, donairs become HRM's official food, the Rainmen are no more,rich people behave badly and The Coast goes to the movies. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century. The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Emily Davidson, noted friend of the Khyber, joins us to talk about her group's efforts to save 1588 Barrington Street from indifferent city staff who wanted the historic arts incubator sold off as surplus. Then, writer and artist Kate Leth calls in from Califonia reminisce on her stange adventure from local illustrator to comic book superhero. Plus, HALIFAX buys itself a bold brand, the new library finally opens, NSCAD gets a fountain of money (but loses a micro-gallery) and something called the Ivany report is released. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century. The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Former finance minister Graham Steele dissects the NDP's collapse in the 2013 provincial election. Then, award-winning journalist Selena Ross chronicles the story of Rehtaeh Parsons. All this plus baristas unionize, Joachim Stroink celebrates the holidays, Chris Brown doesn't come to town, Benjamin Moore doesn't paint the city and The Coast turns 20.

Barry Boyce joins us with reflections about the life and death of his dear friend, Raymond Taavel. Then, Sean MacGillivray stops by to talk about the contentious online community of Halifax Locals. Plus, the Morse's Teas sign is painted over, bus drivers go on strike, there's a new mayor in town and Beep drink is back. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century. The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Rich Aucoin joins us to talk about his triumphant year in 2011, headlining the Pop Explosion and releasing his long-awaited album. Arts editor Stephanie Johns is also here with stories of outrage from The Coast printing a swear word on its cover. It's pretty fucked up. All this plus the city hits peak scandal. This is a good one, folks! The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century. The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Filmmaker and Africville Museum general manager Juanita Peters is with us talking about the day Halifax finally apologized for its biggest mistake. Tara and Jacob also dig into the MLA expense scandal, expose drunk city councillors and wade through the concert scandal fallout. All this plus the fire department sues our comment section. Neat! The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century. The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Former Coast news editor Tim Bousquet joins us to talk about failed sewage plants, HRM By Design and early days live-tweeting council. All this plus Paul McCartney comes to town, the Chronicle Herald axes a quarter of its newsroom, historic Morris House is on the move and, yes, we talk about Brindi. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century. The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca T ara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx J acob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

It's a Joel Plaskett emergency as the local legend joins us in studio with tales from the road. The storied son of Dartmouth talks about his critically acclaimed nostalgia opus, Ashtray Rock, and his busy year back in 2008. Then, award-winning journalist Matthieu Aikins calls in with reflections on his lauded Coast cover feature about Macdonald Bridge suicides, “Adam's Fall.” All this plus, Peter Kelly goes for a swim, fire boats flip over in the harbour, the Spryfield drug wars erupt, lie detector tests exposed at city hall and we offer some definitive rulings on proper bus etiquette. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century. The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

City councillor Lindell Smith joins us to talk about the past and future of Uniacke Square—along with his first appearance in The Coast as a young 16-year-old dreaming of becoming an audio technician. Then, Halifax Cycling Coalition executive director Kelsey Lane calls in to discuss how cycling infrastructure has changed over the past 11 years. All this plus Island Greek opens, the Guardian Angels threaten to set up shop, Celine Dion isn't welcome and we say one last goodbye to Helen Hill The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

The (almost)original cast of Street Cents reunites to share old stories and reflect back on one of the best Canadian television shows ever produced. Plus, arts editor Stephanie Johns tells us what it was like working the Beef line for CBC. If that wasn't enough, we talk Sunday shopping, police horses, the Junos and Peter Duffy's ghostly encounter. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Author(and former Coast columnist) Lezlie Lowe is in studio chatting about her new book, No Place To Go: How Public Toilets Fail Our Private Needs. Then journalist Erica Butler drops by to dissect HRM's Regional Plan and its impact on the city. All this plus fast ferries, stolen deer head sculptures and publisisters. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Condon MacLeod is here talking about the birth, death, rebirth (and death again?) of Halifax's all-ages music scene. Then, Dartmouth icon Gloria McCluskey joins us to talk about her storied political career. Plus, White Juan strikes, Ikea is definitely, 100-percent coming back and we try to deduce the identity of the real Scott Pilgrim. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Phonse Jessome tells us what made the Hell's Angels ride out of town and why the cops got lucky. Then, Kirk Johnson talks about his landmark Human Rights victory against the Halifax police department and shares why 2003 was such a hard year for him for personally and professionally. Plus, Allison Saunders is back as we discuss Hurricane Juan, Iraq War protests and Paul McLeod's Zine. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Stephanie Domet reflects on censorship scandals at the Daily News. Mary Vingoe talks about the day Rodney MacDonald killed the province's Arts Council. African Nova Scotian Music Association co-founder Delvina Bernard tells us how Black musicians fought for recognition in Nova Scotia. Plus, G7 protests, art pranksterism and a violent cat named Cocao Puff. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Airport president Joyce Carter calls in to talk about 9/11 and the thousands of stranded passengers who suddenly found themselves stuck in Halifax. Then, activist Michael Karanicolas talks about the erosion of privacy rights in the aftermath of devastating catastrophes, and former AFF director Lia Rinaldo reflects on running a film festival the same week the world turned upside down. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Our editorial colleague Allison Saunders joins us to talk about Pot of Gold chocolates, the greatest Atlantic Canadian albums of all time and Ashley MacIsaac's scabies. Then, Halifax's urban forester John Simmons drops by to talk about the Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle invasion inside Point Pleasant Park. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Fresh from her latest shoot (with a bonafide Hollywood celeb), filmmaker Andrea Dorfman stops by to talk about her first feature film, Parsley Days, and the growth of Halifax's indie film scene. Then, former HTU president Rick Conrad is here to tell us all about what happened when the Chronicle Herald newsroom unionized. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Nova Scotia's former premier walked away from multiple charges of sexual assault but he was hardly vindicated. Author and journalism professor Stephen Kimber joins us to talk about the Gerald Regan trial with all of its horrifying twists and turns. Plus, looking back at the tragedy and legacy of the Swissair crash. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

It's the year the music died and bike helmets became mandatory. Susan Dodd joins us to unpack the Westray Inquiry, mayor Mike Savage talks about his dad and we crack open the history of craft brewing in Halifax with Garrison's Brian Titus and Boxing Rock's Emily Tipton. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Tara and Jacob cordially invite you to the union of Halifax and Dartmouth. Savage Love debuts in The Coast, leading to fainting spells and dropped monocles across the SuperCity. Jane Kansas is here to reflect on Pride, Rumours and the mid-90s LGBTQ+ scene. Then film professor and local actor Glenn Walton shares stories from the set of Titanic. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Tara and Jacob try to clean up the mess that was the G7 summit, and stroll down to the waterfront hoping to hit the jackpot at Halifax's newly opened casino. Chris Parsons joins us with his thoughts on how the John Savage Liberals compare to Stephen McNeil's government. Mike Campbell also drops by to tell us what happened when MuchMusic went east. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

Academic professors whining about political correctness is, like, so 1994. El Jones and Todd McCallum are here to help us unpack racist rhetoric at Dalhousie. Also author and journalist Sharon Fraser is in studio talking about local feminist newspaper Pandora. Plus, Jacob and Tara discuss the pros and cons of building a race track across the Halifax Common. The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon

The Coast presents: 25 for 25. A year-by-year audio archive. Through the lens of the city's alt-weekly, editors Jacob Boon and Tara Thorne bring you the stories that shaped Halifax over the past quarter-century It's our first episode! Tara and Jacob discuss Edward Cornwallis, review the “moral panic” around sex work and then try to figure out why Halifax held Mardi Gras on Halloween. Jay Ferguson joins us in studio to talk about Sloan's early days as rock superstars. Plus, our boss Kyle Shaw visits with tales of The Coast's founding. The Coast Twitter: @TwitCoast The Coast (online) thecoast.ca Tara Thorne twitter: @thorneyhfx Jacob Boon twitter: @RWJBoon