TOOTON TALK

As re-broadcast on CBC Radio, February 28, 2018, for the show On The Go hosted by Ted Blades, in advance of Anthony M. Tooton's sold out show at The Rooms, March 1st, 2018. Here, Ted speaks with Anthony M. Tooton about his family's business Tooton's Photography, his great-grandfather Anthony Maurice Tooton, and his documentary film (soon to be released) Tooton's Photography: In The Business Of Making Memories.

Here novelist Steven Laine discusses his most recent book, entitled: Root Cause, along with balancing writing with his work in Singapore!

Dr. Andrew Furey is an orthopaedic surgeon, community leader, physician, medical educator and the founder of Team Broken Earth, a national medical aid charity that began in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador and has since grown around the world. Since founding Team Broken Earth, Andrew has led missions to Haiti, Bangladesh and Guatemala with a rapidly growing team of incredible volunteers. Team Broken Earth continues to grow nationally and internationally: over 1,000 volunteers from seven provinces and now, one American state, have visited 5 countries and helped over 30,000 patients. Educated at Memorial University, Andrew is also a graduate of Oxford University in England and is an active member of the business community in our province, serving on the Board of Directors for several growing local companies. He is the Co-Chair of the Jack Hand Foundation and recently, together with friends and colleagues, founded a new Canadian foundation, Dollar A Day Foundation, that is focused on raising funds to support mental health and addictions services. He is the very proud recipient of the Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year Award (2017) and of the Atlantic Business Magazine Top 50 CEO Award. A proud Newfoundlander, he lives in St. Phillip's with his wife and three children. Here, Anthony chats with Dr. Furey!

Ms. Olga Pippy is a St. John's Realtor, who just released a new book entitled: Real Estate Tips & Strategies, which is currently on the bestseller list at Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.ca/Real-Estate-Tips-Strategies-Pippy/dp/198892524X Here, Olga is joined by Mr. Shane Bruce (who wrote a finances supplemental) for Olga's book, as they embark upon this endeavour! For anybody looking at the pros and cons of buying a home vs. renting, or people who want to be equipped with the strategies necessary to prepare for purchasing a new home, Olga's book is an easily accessible and must read! Olga Pippy can be reached at the following link: https://www.hanlonrealty.ca/realtor/olga-pippy/

Here Anthony chats with Artist/ Educator: Laurie Damon Boese.

Here Anthony chats with artist: Tammy Jane Lepp!

Here I chat with Artist: Mat Vizbulis about art as a tool of innovation for branding and re-branding/ Project Stark/ and his new mural at Fusion Kitchen at the corner of Geneva and Centre Streets, in St. Catharines!

Here, I speak with Ted Mouradian, co-founder of The 2 Percent Factor (https://www.the2percentfactor.com/). Ted discusses the Law of Cooperative Action™, which is at the basis of the 2% Factor, society today, as well as his Public Speaking!

Here Artist Mat Vizbulis discusses Project Stark as he stands in front of one of his downtown St. Catharines murals @ St. Paul & James Streets.

Here I chat with businessman, Mr. Shane Bruce. We cover a range of topics including film and television, the recent Provincial election in Newfoundland, politics in general, business, and mortgages. Shane has won numerous awards and was named one of the top 50 CEOs in Eastern Canada in 2016. Shane also came on board as an Executive Producer on my documentary comedy special: At Humour's Edge! which is still under a licensing contract with NTV (the first 24-hour television station in the world), and can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD4Y8g_OwAU&t=382s Shane's expertise in the mortgage business is unsurpassed, and he has many ideas for how to improve the mortgage industry!

Here, Anthony follows up with Artist Mat Vizbulis @ Twelve Mile Creek, and Rodman Hall, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. We soon shift to Mahtay Cafe, where Mat hosts and Dj's a vinyl night, each Monday night! The soundscapes are cool and we bump into St. Catharines musician, Joe Lapinski, who was performing with one of his bands, sharing the stage with Mat. It was an eclectic day, capped off nicely with some beats and the improvised music of Sound/ Sound! Joe's bio can be found here: https://www.joelapinski.ca/about/

In addition to being an accomplished artist, Mat Vizbulis, has found attention in another respect, by saving the lives of three individuals back in 2006. Although we discuss art and music, in this podcast, Mat was a recipient of the prestigious Star Of Courage & Carnegie Medals: https://www.niagarathisweek.com/news-story/3266457-fonthill-hero-honoured-with-carnegie-medal/ https://toronto.citynews.ca/2006/07/30/niagara-mans-heroic-efforts-save-family-from-river-tragedy/ https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/medals-decorations/details/106?fbclid=IwAR1rni2NtMOrBEbDtNdjKaVObyUedxxXNtHJEBguTg25tJVQA6uV__DpSgQ Here we discuss several things with Mat relating to his work and being a Graffiti & TMD artist. From walking down St. Paul Street, to checking out Mat's new mural, to having a pint and a chat at The Merchant Ale House, and stopping into Mat's studio at The Niagara Artist's Centre - to see what he is currently working on, and speaking about the work he has hanging exclusively at famed restaurant: Bolete, we cover some territory.. Also, be sure to checkout Mat's recently completed mural, adjacent to the back of the old Lincoln Theatre on St. Paul St., nestled behind the new Dispatch restaurant, Pool City Billiards and The Wharehouse. Thank you for listening, Anthony www.tootontalk.com

Monica Chong is a Psychoanalyst, working and residing in Mexico City. Anthony sits with Monica, here, to discuss her work and to see how approaches to Psychotherapy may differ between Canada and Mexico! Monica's Website (This is a link to the Spanish version, the English version is coming soon): www.descubretesoluciones.mx Monica's Professional Facebook Page: Monica Chong. Psicoanalista

Here, Anthony has a Tooton Talk with Claudia Fernandez de Lara - a Corporate Lawyer, by trade, turned Health/ Wellness & Life Coach, and native of Mexico City. Claudia speaks about her work, the services she offers, parenting, and her brand - Raiz en Balance - which she is about to launch!

Here, I have a TooTon Talk with award-winning comedian, Brian Aylward! Brian is currently on hiatus from his standup comedy work in Asia and is turning heads to sold-out crowds with Mike Lynch (The Outhouse) and Collin Hollett in their cross-Canada comedy tour: Best Kind. You can find out more about their 27-city tour @ www.bestkindcomedytour.com.

Here, I sit down with Educator/ Author/ Reader, Mr. Colin Brzezicki! “Mr. B.,” as we called him, was my first Housemaster, and theatre teacher, at Ridley College in St. Catharines, Ontario. In addition to being an award-winning writer, he is also a Rhodes Scholar. Mr. B introduced me to the theatre in an infectious way. I now attribute the lessons he taught me, with paving the way for developing the filmmaking and media production skills I would later acquire. A dear friend of the famed writer and fellow Ridley College teacher, Mr. Richard B. Wright, Mr. B. reminisces on Mr. Wright and we cover a wide-ranging myriad of topics in this latest TooTon Talk. Lookout for my multi-pronged questions, here. :) Terar Dum Prosim (translated: May I Be Consumed In Service), the Ridley motto! For more information on Colin Brzezicki, please check out: www.colinbrezicki.com.

I sit with Stella's Circle CEO Lisa Browne and Rob McLennan, Director of employment services, at the old Tooton's Cabot Street Plant (built in 1952), St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada: Digitized 16mm film footage of the building of the Tooton's Plant: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpygKpJwbk8&t=78s ... where millions upon millions of memories were processed and printed by Tooton's Ltd. over the years. The site is now the rightful home of Stella's Circle - http://stellascircle.ca/. It was great being back in the building where I used to play with my Sister as a child, and then eventually worked for my Father. A very nostalgic moment and so cool to know the site is being used in the great memory of Dr. Stella Burry, for such valiant causes by such a wonderful group of committed people. Enjoy, take care and God Bless, Anthony www.tootontalk.com

Musician Chris Andrews, renowned front man of Newfoundland band Shanneyganock (@Shanneyganock), has a TooTon Talk with me as he celebrates the release of his latest solo effort: A Bit Of Wear And Tear - today the best-selling album at legendary Fred's Records in St. John's, Newfoundland! Topics touched upon include: the differences between Chris's solo work and a Shanneyganock album; his collaborations with musician Craig Young and filmmaker Roger Maunder; touring; and his previously released homage - memorializing the horrors of Beaumont-Hamel - to the valiant men who fought for Newfoundland during WWI, One More Will Stand. Thank you to Chris for taking the time out of his busy schedule to have a TooTon Talk, and thank you for listening! Very sincerely and take care, Anthony www.tootontalk.com P.S.: Photo Credit: Fred's Records

"DUANE ANDREWS‘ music is the product of a great ear, an adventurous spirit and a love of music that is beyond category. Uniting what would seem to be impossible – traditional Newfoundland music with the swing jazz of the legendary Django Reinhardt, Andrews makes it not just work – he makes it soar. The Juno award winning producer, composer, guitarist and international performer’s latest album, Conception Bay, is the best evidence yet of his truly unique musical vision and is the sound of him, literally, bringing it all back home." -- www.duaneandrews.ca Here, I check in with Duane (out of St. John's, Newfoundland) and discuss Duane's key influences (including Django Reinhardt), his work with Juno Award winning trio - The Swinging Belles - and his views on the present state of the famously vibrant downtown St. John's music scene. Very sincerely and take care, Anthony www.tootontalk.com

TooTon Talk (T3), with a breath of fresh air, welcomes The Reverend Scott McLeod of St. Georges Anglican Church, St. Catharines, ON, as he joins me in this 'raw and ready' conversation highlighting topics ranging from: the St. Georges Church 225 year legacy; Canada's Refugee Sponsorship Program; the revolutionary 'Me Too' campaign; and the role of The Church and Spirituality in today's society. I setup in Father Scott's office at St. Georges Anglican Church for the chat and the production principles employed were very straightforward. I wanted it, as stated above, 'raw & ready'. So, I recorded and posted it right off the hop. One, I truly feel, gets a sense for how poised, approachable, compassionate and progressive Father Scott is. An arbiter of change! We address some significant issues and truly touch on a sensitive topics at about the 40 and 45-minute marks of this exclusive podcast. Oh, and the call from 'upstairs' was a highlight as well. Thank you for listening and take care, Anthony