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For our 44th episode we thought it would be fun to revisit our very first episode from January 2017. This past month we were honoured to receive the Legacy on the Airwaves Award from CJRU 1280AM, recognizing RTNT as the longest running program on CJRU. To celebrate we'd like to turn back the clock and revisit RTNT Episode 1 - Origin Story. Enjoy!
For many of us, watching TV is an ideal escape from the everyday…especially kids;The Zone is a beloved after-school TV program on the Canadian television channel YTV. It currently airs between 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. I'm joined by Spencer Litzinger and Melony Manikavasagar two of the hosts of this fun tv show. Spencer is always trying to put a smile on your face with her larger-than-life funny personality! She's from Toronto and completed her post-secondary education at Humber College. She's been hosting The Zone for nearly five years! She's also a proud dog mom to her puppy, Scruffy. A perfect day for Spencer is any day spent with her friends, laughing and dancing. Spencer can often be found posting her daily adventures on her Instagram stories and TikToks, that's one of her favourite hobbies!From Brampton, Ont. Melony has over three years of experience in live broadcasting and on-air hosting. She's currently working towards her Bachelor of Arts in Media Production at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) specializing in radio broadcasting and film/television. While completing her studies, Melony has had the opportunity to engage her creative spirit by working as an on-air radio host and editor for CJRU 1280 AM. The multitalented all-star has also worked as a background actor, interviewer, editor and director. In her free time, Melony enjoys playing the piano, drawing, writing poems and treating herself to pizza. As a South Asian female, Melony is excited for the opportunity to continue representing people of colour on YTV and inspiring positive connections through TV and pop-culture content.Listen until 11:30 to hear Spencer talk about facing her fears. “ I have to face my fears. I have to stay on top of taking care of myself, going to therapy, checking in with how I'm feeling, and it's really like realizing it's okay. Like it's okay to have a bad day. It was just those bad days back then were so intense and so long that there's this big fear around feeling sad again. So it's just like relearning to, face the fear. It's okay to feel sad some days. It's not the end of the world. Check in with yourself, take care of yourself, and also like be grateful that you can feel emotions.”Check out the book! - Fearless: Girls with Dreams, Women with VisionThe Fearless Women Podcastfearlesswomenpodcast@gmail.comThe Beacon Agency
Folk has been described as music “by the people, for the people” but does that include all people?In today's episode, we chat with Folk Recovery Executive Producer, Kejo Buchanan, who walks us through their thoughts of how the future of folk is being defined by Artists and Community. We chat about the different ways in which gatekeepers still prevail in this genre, and celebrate the ways in which we can be more inclusive and forward thinking.Tune in to find out how you can learn from your own journey, as we embark on a renewed quest to ‘find your Folk'.As a bonus, you'll bear witness to host Rosalyn Dennett coming up with the phrase “Folk around and find out”. T-shirt anyone?About Kejo BuchananKejo Buchanan is a knowledge sharer and creative, invested as a Librarian at the Toronto Reference Library Arts Department, they host the show Jali Journey that curates folk acoustic sound through community radio at CJRU.ca, and is the Executive Producer for FolkRecovery.org.Follow Kejo on Social Media: Folk RecoveryInstagramFull LinkTree______________Presented by Folk Music OntarioHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon (Folk Music Ontario), Rosalyn Dennett (Folk Music Ontario), Tim Fraser + Tanya Fraser (Murdoch Entertainment)Recorded by Kayla Nezon, and Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinEdited by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie KarnThe ReFolkUs Project is made possible through the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage
This episode is the Introduction to our “Divestment Generation” mini series, a five episode series exploring the 9 year campaign to win fossil fuel divestment at the University of Toronto! This “Intro to the Series” is a conversation between the creators and co-hosts of the Divestment Generation mini-series, Amanda Harvey-Sánchez and Julia DaSilva. Here, Amanda and Julia introduce you to the scope and motivations of the “Divestment Generation” mini-series and some of the key actors and events that come up in later episodes. You may find it helpful to return to this Introduction as you listen to episodes 1-5 of the series, as well as the linked resources below! This episode was first aired on CJRU's Radio Everywhere program, which works in “collaboration with community organizations to produce pieces that showcase the work they're doing, and to provide a platform for them to tell their own stories”. You can find out more about CJRU here: https://www.cjru.ca/project/radio-everywhere/ This mini-series emerges from Amanda's doctoral research with CJTO, a two-year ethnographic community-based participatory research project tentatively entitled “Actualizing Everything: Affective Activism, Effective Politics, and the Future of Climate Justice Organizing in Canada”. Cite as: Harvey-Sánchez, A. & DaSilva, J. (2022). “Divestment Generation Mini Series, Intro to the Series”. Climate Justice Toronto. EPISODE RESOURCESLand Story ToolkitUofT Fossil Fuel Divestment Timeline Divestment and Beyond, Briarpatch Magazine Article (by Amanda Harvey-Sánchez & Sydney Lang) Climate101 (the 2016 civil disobedience action that brought Amanda and Julia together) Discovering University Worlds SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTACT INFO Amanda Harvey-Sánchez: Twitter, Instagram, emailJulia DaSilva: julia.dasilva713@gmail.comClimate Justice Toronto (CJTO): Instagram, Twitter CJUofT (formerly LeapUofT): Facebook, Twitter, Instagram 2185 Art Collective: InstagramCLIMATE JUSTICE TORONTO This podcast is brought to you by Climate Justice Toronto: a youth-led collective building an irresistible movement to confront the climate crisis by addressing its root causes: capitalism, colonialism, and white supremacy. Find us at climatejusticeto.comCREDITSEditing: Amanda Harvey-Sánchez and Stefan Hegerat Original Music: Stefan HegeratHosts: Amanda Harvey-Sánchez and Julia DaSilvaProducer: Climate Justice Toronto
Chiara Padovani is a social worker, tenant organizer and human rights activist running to be the next city councilor in York South Weston, endorsed by Climate Justice Toronto. In this episode, we spoke to Chiara about the leap from grassroots organizing to electoral politics and her ongoing campaign. Chiara talked about her love for her community in York South Weston, the unique challenges it faces, and how she's working to fight for climate justice on city council. This episode was first aired on CJRU's Radio Everywhere program, which works in “collaboration with community organizations to produce pieces that showcase the work they're doing, and to provide a platform for them to tell their own stories”. You can find out more about CJRU here: https://www.cjru.ca/project/radio-everywhere/ EPISODE RESOURCESLand Story Toolkit: TCAN Land Acknowledgement Framework - Google Docs Find Chiara Padovani Chiara Padovani for York South-Weston, Chiara Padovani (@chipadovani) / Twitter, Chiara Padovani (@chipadovani) • Instagram photos and videosSONGAdaptation of “Anthem” by Leonard CohenAnthem - YouTubeLYRICSForget your perfect offering,Just ring the bell that still can ring,There is a crack, a crack in everything,That's how the light gets in,That's how the light gets in,That's how the light gets in,That's how the light gets in,Forget your perfect offering,Just ring the bell that still can ring,There is a crack, a crack in everything,That's how the light gets in,That's how the light gets in,That's how the light gets in,That's how the light gets in,CLIMATE JUSTICE TORONTO This podcast is brought to you by Climate Justice Toronto: a youth-led collective building an irresistible movement to confront the climate crisis by addressing its root causes: capitalism, colonialism, and white supremacy. Find us at climatejusticeto.com CREDITSEditing: Stefan HegeratOriginal Music: Stefan HegeratInterviewee(s): Chiara PadovaniHost: Dani MichieSingalong: Dani Michie and Chiara PadovaniProducer: Climate Justice Toronto
Welcome to the July show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Belke will be your host for this June 13th, 2022 episode. *Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.* Today we are going to tune into a group discussion about Mental Health and New Hobbies! Mental health can be impacted by many different things, from life-changing events to everyday tasks. And while there are many strategies we can actively engage in to improve our mental health, an often-overlooked factor is spending time on an activity that you enjoy – otherwise known as a hobby. *Disclaimer: All recordings done for RTNT were using the Zoom platform to maintain social distancing through these times. This episode features perspectives and information that are not directly from RTNT. We are NOT health professionals who specialize in Covid-19 or any other physical health matters. If you have any questions about Covid-19 please visit the website for either Toronto Public Health or Public Health Ontario or contact your doctor directly for any health questions or concerns. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or the Gerstein Crisis Centre (if you're in Toronto) at (416) 929-5200* Enjoy the following group discussion on Mental Health and New Hobbies featuring members and staff of Progress Place Here are some great tips for how hobbies can improve your mental health according to a Utah State University article: Reduced stress: participating in activities during leisure or spare time has been shown to reduce stress levels. For instance, one study showed approximately 75% of participants' cortisol levels (one of the most widely studied hormonal markers of stress) were lowered after making art. Don't consider yourself to be an artistic person? That's okay! This study also showed that prior experience wasn't needed to reduce stress. Enhanced well-being: a study in New Zealand found that engaging in creative activities can lead to an improved sense of wellbeing that may have long lasting effects. Participants felt a higher positive affect or mood and a sense of flourishing after days where they engaged in a creative activity. Improved social connection, decreases in depression and anxiety: while there are many mental health benefits related to hobbies on your own, group or ‘team' hobbies have also been shown to provide important opportunities for social connection, friendship and support. Research also shows that adults who regularly participate in some kind of team sport are less likely to experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. Improved mental health: hobbies that include physical activity have been linked to many health benefits including reduced stress, reduced blood pressure, and a lower heart rate. But if you take physical activity outside, there are many additional positive benefits. Experts agree that spending as little as 10 minutes in nature can lead to improved mood, focus, and overall wellbeing. *If you are looking for a community to be a part of your Mental Health recovery; please visit a Clubhouse near you. Clubhouse International reaches over 100,000 people living with mental illness per year in 320+ clubhouses in 34 countries. Please visit clubhouseinternational.org to find a clubhouse in your community.* A special thank you to our interviewers of RTNT. Thank you to all the members and staff of Progress Place who work hard each month to create a recurring episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto. Thank you to our listeners. Please, share this episode with your friends and family. To learn more about RTNT or listen to previous episodes please check out radiototallynormaltoronto.org. You can stream RTNT on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podbast if you search
Album Mode is officially 100 episodes deep! Adriel and Demar do some reminiscing about their journey to where the pod is now, their favourite reviews and how CJRU was fertile breeding ground for a bunch of journalist's ideas.
Abby Hughes-June 10, 2022First, CJRU's very own Daniel Centeno brings us the details on Toronto Centre's new city councillor, Robin Buxton Potts. Then he'll break down a long term care pilot project by the City of Toronto, called CareTO. And TMU journalism students end today's episode with the stories of three family-run Italian restaurants in Toronto, plus the art of sports photography.
Here we are, friends, the end. As Krypton explodes, we say our farewells to old co-hosts, esteemed guests, and good friends. Originally broadcast by CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé and Justin Chandler.
Montreal's François Vigneault is the author of "Titan," a sci-fi epic about a strike that deals with themes of poverty, exploitation and solidarity. He's also the artist on the very different sci-fi comic "Orcs in Space." François tells Justin and Jacob about the inspiration for "Titan," the colour and flavour he added to the world, and the correct way to pronounce "Montreal." Stay tuned at the end for a special announcement. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
This week, hosts Justin and Jacob talk to Ramón Perez, an award-winning comic creator and the managing director of the Royal Academy of Illustration and Design, or RAID, a Toronto-based artist collective and one of the pillars of the city's comics community. We talk about making comics in a collaborative space, RAID's upcoming books, and what it's like having a life-sized Boba Fett statue as a roommate. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Toronto comics creator Jason Loo is back on RFK to tell Justin and Jacob all about his comics glow-up. Since the last time he was on, Jason's greatly expanded his comics repetoire, working on the Eisner-award-winning "Afterlift," the new book "The All-Nighter," and more. He tells RFK how his glow-up started, what he values when creating characters and settings, and about working with a good editor/friend. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Welcome to the March show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Belke is your host for this March 9th, 2022 episode number 39. *Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.* Today we are going to speak on Black Mental Health Week. We're going to connect with staff and members of Progress Place and the Community HUB to their discussion on the topic. We recorded the interview over Zoom. From the Black Mental Health Week Website: "TAIBU Community Health Centre, in partnership with the City of Toronto, hosted the inaugural Black Mental Health Day in March, 2020, citing the Toronto Black community's demand to end 400 years of oppression and the ongoing mental health impact of persistent, systemic anti-Black racism in all settings. Partly due to high-profile incidents of anti-Black racism in 2020, a groundswell of momentum is slowly improving awareness and strengthening the demand from communities across the globe, to improve understanding and to initiate action to end anti-Black racism and the negative mental health impact it causes where Black communities live, work and play." "Rates of depressive symptoms among Black individuals are nearly six times the 12-month prevalence reported for the general population in Canada," Jude Mary Cenat, an associate professor at the University of Ottawa, said in a press release. A satellite program of Progress Place, Community Place Hub is a health access hub providing programs and services in Weston and Mount Dennis communities. To access them, please call 416-323-1429. *Disclaimer: All recordings done for RTNT were using the Zoom platform to maintain social distancing through these times. This episode features perspectives and information that are not directly from RTNT. We are NOT health professionals who specialize in Covid-19 or any other physical health matters. If you have any questions about Covid-19 please visit the website for either Toronto Public Health or Public Health Ontario or contact your doctor directly for any health questions or concerns. This episode may contain conversations around suicide and suicide prevention. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or the Gerstein Crisis Centre (if you're in Toronto) at (416) 929-5200* *If you are looking for a community to be a part of your Mental Health recovery; please visit a Clubhouse near you. Clubhouse International reaches over 100,000 people living with mental illness per year in 320+ clubhouses in 34 countries. Please visit clubhouseinternational.org to find a clubhouse in your community.* To learn more about RTNT or listen to previous episodes please check out radiototallynormaltoronto.org. You can stream RTNT on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast if you search up Radio Totally Normal Toronto. If you'd like to learn more about Progress Place you can: Visit progressplace.org @progressplaceclubhouse on Instagram & Facebook @Progress_Place on Twitter Thanks again for listening to us and stay tuned for our new episode two months from now!
This week, hosts Jacob and Justin discuss The Adventures of Sgoobidoo, a new book from Quebec's Pow Pow Press and a funny take on old Archie digests and detective stories. With the help of some insight from the author, Cathon (who isn't on the show but has graciously remotely answered our questions), we discuss absurdity, old Archie comics advertisements, and the importance of setting in storytelling. Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
This week we dip into the RFK archives and replay our 2019 interview with Gord Hill, activist and author of "Antifa: The Comic Book," and "The 500 Years of Resistance Comic Book," which was recently updated and republished. Hill, a member of the Kwakwaka'wakw nation, joined the show from the west coast, telling Justin and then-co-host Mitchell about researching and retelling histories. They also discussed the use of comic art by activists and the power of Jack Kirby panels. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was originally produced by Mitchell Thompson, with updates by Justin Chandler.
In this throwback from 2018, hosts Justin and Jacob interview two creators from the "Shout Out" comics anthology. The editor, Andrew Wheeler, and one of the writers, Anthony Oliveira, discuss queer representation in genre fiction, why it matters and why it's so damn hard to get a queer character in a mainstream comic. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
In this episode from 2018, Toronto rapper More or Les tells RFK why he loves the comic "Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon" — the book that inspired the new Disney+ show. Listen for insight on the private life of the arrow-slinging superhero, and how to make a lower-stakes story work. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was originally produced by Jacob Dubé. The rebroadcast was produced by Justin Chandler.
2021 marked another year of RFK at home, but hosts Justin and Jacob take a look back at their favourite moments, comics, and episodes of the year. We talk about Trese, Dying for Attention, and how we're not making any predictions for 2022. Thanks to all our listeners and supporters for hanging with us for another year!Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Montreal artist Stanley Wany wrote the stories that make up his new book, Helem, while in a hallucinatory state due to insomnia. The mostly wordless, panel-less narrative is full of symbols and haunting collages.Stanley tells Justin and Jacob what it was like to create a comic from his subconscious, and about crafting a narrative that's wide open to interpretation. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler. To those of you celebrating: Merry Christmas! And to all: Stay safe this holiday season.
Welcome to the December show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Mark was the host for this episode of RTNT December 8th, 2021 episode number 38. *Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.* Today we are going to speak on Mental Health and Morning Routines. First off, we're going to connect with staff and members of Progress Place to listen in on their Round Table discussion on the topic. We recorded the discussion over Zoom as the Clubhouse is not currently open to record in our studio. Cleaning, breakfast, working out, hydrating, making the bed, cooking, coffee, sleeping, hygiene and showering, the possibilities are endless for routines. According to TherapyGroup of NYC: “By establishing a daily routine, we can set aside time to take care of tasks and focus on our mental and physical health. Routines are essential at every stage of life—from childhood and adolescence to adulthood. They help us cope with change, create healthy habits, improve interpersonal relationships, and reduce stress.” *Disclaimer: All recordings done for RTNT were using the Zoom platform to maintain social distancing through these times. This episode features perspectives and information that are not directly from RTNT. We are NOT health professionals who specialize in Covid-19 or any other physical health matters. If you have any questions about Covid-19 please visit the website for either Toronto Public Health or Public Health Ontario or contact your doctor directly for any health questions or concerns. This episode may contain conversations around suicide and suicide prevention. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or the Gerstein Crisis Centre (if you're in Toronto) at (416) 929-5200* Enjoy the following Round Table discussion on Mental Health and Routines featuring staff and members of Progress Place. *If you are looking for a community to be a part of your Mental Health recovery; please visit a Clubhouse near you. Clubhouse International reaches over 100,000 people living with mental illness per year in 320+ clubhouses in 34 countries. Please visit clubhouseinternational.org to find a clubhouse in your community.* We would like to thank all those involved with this episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto. A special thank you to our interviewers of RTNT. Thank you to all the members and staff of Progress Place who work hard each month to create a recurring episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto. Thank you to our listeners. Please, share this episode with your friends and family. *To learn more about RTNT or listen to previous episodes please check out radiototallynormaltoronto.org. You can stream RTNT on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast if you search up Radio Totally Normal Toronto. If you'd like to learn more about Progress Place you can: -visit progressplace.org. -Follow us on social media @progressplaceclubhouse on Instagram & Facebook @Progress_Place on Twitter* For this month we'll be listening to a familiar Canadian artist by the name of Charles Thomas "Stompin' Tom" Connors. Tom was a Canadian country and folk singer-songwriter. Focusing his career exclusively on his native Canada, he is credited with writing more than 300 songs and has released four dozen albums, with total sales of nearly four million copies. We picked out a Christmas song called Merry Christmas Everybody and it has an amazing energy to it. Happy Holidays, stay tuned and stay connected.
This week, hosts Justin and Jacob speak to Erika Chung, a PhD candidate at X University and York University conducting a study on racialized women and their experiences in comic book fandoms. We talk about her research, harassment and gatekeeping in the community, and why some choose not to join it at all.Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Since the Toronto van attack took the life of Anne Marie D'Amico, a Ryerson alumni and a woman who was loved by so many, her family has been commemorating her life and legacy through The Turtle Project. For this show, we talked to Nick D'Amico, Anne Marie's brother and the president of the Anne Marie D'Amico foundation, all about the event. Plus, James Caza talks about how the TTC's workers' shortage due to the vaccine mandate is impacting our commute to school.
The CJRU fall fund drive is on! From Nov. 14 to 20, RFK's host station, CJRU 1280AM, is raising funds to develop and implement a mentorship program. Justin and Jacob discuss the initiative and talk about the impact of community radio. They also reminisce about the magic of the radio station and play parts of two raucous episodes: their first live show in 2016, featuring superhero dating ideas for Justin, and RFK's D&D extravaganza starring two Toronto comics creators. Learn more about the campaign and donate to receive rockin' rewards at: https://store.cjru.ca/RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
From Nov. 14 to 20, CJRU 1280AM is raising funds to develop and implement the Your Story Here mentorship program that will launch in the Spring of 2022. Justin and Jacob will have more to tell you on Thursday, but here's what you need to know for now.Learn more at: https://store.cjru.ca/
On this episode of FemRadio, join producer Kate Jones alongside co-host, Lauren Stallone via remote production for feminist news, artist spotlights and feminist favs.Then, hear an exclusive interview with JUNO Award-winning artist Sammy JacksonSIGN UP FOR OUR NEW CJRU NEWSLETTEReepurl.com/hitNmnVOLUNTEER AT CJRUemail: volunteer@cjru.cainformation: cjru.caKEEP UP WITH OUR TEAMtwitter.com/StaloneLaurentwitter.com/Jones_Katee
The younger generations have grown up in a world where smartphones and the internet have always existed, but how has that affected us? This week, hosts Justin and Jacob speak with Brigitte Archambault, a multi-disciplinary artist and creator of the new comic The Shiatsung Project, about a woman trapped in a strange compound, with only a mysterious artificial intelligence named Shiatsung to take care of her. We talk about the prominence of AI, portraying sexuality in comics, and how she independently created the book in a break between her other works.Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Halifax cartoonist Susan MacLeod tells Justin and Jacob about her comic book memoir, "Dying for Attention," which details the nine years she spent guiding her mother through the long-term care system. High rates of death in Canadian long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic led to renewed attention on systemic issues within these institutions. Susan's book covers these issues alongside themes of communication, honesty and navigating familial relationships. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
On this episode of FemRadio, join producer Lauren Stallone alongside co-host, Kate Jones via remote production for feminist news, artist spotlights and feminist favs.Then, hear an exclusive interview with author and journalist Rawiya KameirSIGN UP FOR OUR NEW CJRU NEWSLETTEReepurl.com/hitNmnVOLUNTEER AT CJRUemail: volunteer@cjru.cainformation: cjru.caKEEP UP WITH OUR TEAMtwitter.com/StaloneLaurentwitter.com/Jones_KateeNEWShttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-birthing-services-mothers-midwives-rankin-inlet-1.6188351https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/arielle-kayabaga-mp-elect-carleton-university-1.6186773ARTIST SPOTLIGHTShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOKlp1_6o6ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCnf46boC3Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyDcXK_SqJAMENTAL HEALTH HELPLINEtoronto.cmha.ca/mental-health-2/f…health-resources/
It's October, so we're getting spooky again. This week, hosts Justin and Jacob talk to friend of the show Allison O'Toole and comic creators Tess Eneli Reid and Joy San about Shades of Fear, a new horror anthology now up on Kickstarter co-edited by Allison and Ashanti Fortson. We talk about the anthology, how to use colour in a horror story, and why comics might be one of the best mediums for horror. Listen, if you dare. Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Justin and Jacob talk to Becka — a Kitchener, Ont., comic creator crowd-funding the re-release of her body horror webcomic — about writing suspsense, drawing inspiration from cosplay and wearing comfortable shoes. Becka's book "Gehenna: Death Valley," tells the story of a group of young people who enter a mysterious cave and find some terrible things waiting for them.Radio Free Krypton airs first on CJRU 180 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
In November 2019, Winnipeg cartoonist Kaj Hasselriis joined Justin and Jacob to discuss "Politikids," his kid-friendly comic about four of Canada's then-federal-party leaders. While two of those leaders have changed, Canadians are headed to the polls Sept. 20 meaning it's once again time to think about politics and make it accessible and interesting to people of all ages. In this re-broadcast of our 2019 intereview with Kaj, we ask: How should one talk to children about politics and do they even care?RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was originally produced by Mitchell Thompson with updates from Justin Chandler.
If you were creating whole new forms of life, where would you begin? On RFK today, hosts Justin and Jacob ask that question to Megan Huang and Stephanie Cooke, whose recently crowd-funded comic, Life: Beauty, Wonder, Danger is coming out through Toronto Comix Press. We talk about building vibrant creatures and worlds and the struggles (and advantages) of writing a silent comic.This episode was originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
On this episode of FemRadio, host Olivea Loo Folkes shares feminist news and events, and interviews musician Dani Doucette about her career, navigating the music industry as a woman, and her latest projects.
In this very special episode, we talk to a living legend Jimmy Cliff. He is one of only two Jamaican Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Cliff tells us about the origins of Beverley Records and the story behind his moniker. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11am 1280AM on your Radio
On this episode of FemRadio, join host Olivea Loo Folkes for feminist news, events and two interviews:Dani Kristina, songwriter and musician, talks about her music career and her new release, "One Night Stand"Raven Wings, member and representative of Black Lives Matter Canada, speaking about the current work of her BLM chapter and the new space the organization acquired in downtown Toronto
Welcome to the August show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. The show aired on August 11, 2021. It's our 37th episode! Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, provides a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place; a psycho-social clubhouse approach to mental health recovery; situated in downtown Toronto. This month's episode is about Mental Health and Building resilience. You will get an opportunity to listen to a discussion over Zoom between members and staff of Progress Place about the importance of resilience when it comes to our mental health. As Harold Kushner, the author of "When bad things happen to good people", said "Sometimes bad things have to happen before good things can", resilience can be defined as one's capacity to withstand hardship and be able to recover quickly from life's challenges." The participants shared their own definitions of resilience and their personal experiences going through challenges and recovering from them. By no means should any of the information or opinions presented be considered as advice. What we do advise is that the info be taken with a grain of salt and for our listeners to form their own opinions. Thank you to all the members and staff that were part of this interesting conversation about Mental health and Building resilience, and that were part of the production of the 37th episode of RTNT. Please share this episode with your friends and family. Together we can transition from mental health stigmas to a continued focus on mental health wellness. Are you or someone you know looking for a community resource to support Mental Health Wellness? If so, a Clubhouse near you offers tours. Every year, Clubhouse International reaches 100,000+ people in 320+ clubhouses in 34 countries. To find a clubhouse in your community, go to clubhouseinternational.org. To learn more about RTNT or listen to previous episodes please check out radiototallynormaltoronto.org. Also, we're happy to announce that you can now stream RTNT on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast if you search up Radio Totally Normal Toronto. If you'd like to learn more about Progress Place you can: - visit progressplace.org. - Follow us on social media. _@progressplaceclubhouse on Instagram & Facebook _ @Progress_Place on Twitter
The world is still on fire, and scientists tell us there's less and less time to take action to stop the worst effects. So for this week, we're bringing back our 2019 interview with artist and writer Sherwin Tija, author of "Plummet". Tija channeled a sense of hopelessness when making "Plummet," a new comic in which a woman wakes up to find herself falling, with no end in sight. Sherwin tells Jacob about the emotions behind the story, which was inspired in part by the September 11 attacks. They also discuss the technical work that went into drawing a book where everything is falling. This interview was recorded in November 2019. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Karl Kerschl of Montreal tells Justin and Jacob about Lethal Comics, the new publisher he's starting with Andy Belanger and Cary Nord. He also shares how he uses a subscription service and Discord server to connect with fans, and why he thinks creators should learn the business and production side of comics. Karl's works include the Eisner-winning "Abominable Charles Christopher," Eisner-nominated " ISOLA," "Gotham Academy" and his newest indie title: "Death Transit Tanager."RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
On this episode of FemRadio, Olivea Loo Folkes sits down with rising Canadian singer and songwriter Jenna Nation. Toronto News plus local events and more
Hosts Justin and Jacob catch up with returning guest and show-favourite Shawn Daley, author of The Bridgebuilder's Creed and TerraQuill, to talk about his chiptunes albums, how they relate to his comics, and how he almost didn't finish The Bridgebuilder's Creed at all.Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé. Special thanks to Matthew Sauder.
RFK assembles a glorious panel of Filipino nerds, Christine Chua, Ally Enrile and John Mendoza, to discuss 'Trese' — the Filipino comic/new Netflix anime that merges noir storytelling with Filipino folklore. The panel discusses what makes the show culturally unique, and how the folklore they see on screen has affected their own lives and families. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
On this episode of FemRadio, join producer Kate Jones via remote production with co-host Lauren Stallone for feminist news, artist spotlights, and feminist favs.Then, hear an exclusive interview with "anti-pop star", EMMSIGN UP FOR OUR NEW CJRU NEWSLETTEReepurl.com/hitNmnVOLUNTEER AT CJRUemail: volunteer@cjru.cainformation: cjru.caKEEP UP WITH OUR TEAMtwitter.com/StaloneLaurentwitter.com/Jones_KateeNEWSwww.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/…or-series-1.6030968www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto…s-toronto-1.6018193ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS: EMMACT 1: Adderallwww.youtube.com/watch?v=ulUXGyJDEMoACT 11: Vicewww.youtube.com/watch?v=P3O3fash_AQThe Prologue: Freedomwww.youtube.com/watch?v=seBAAcEcp6UKEEP UP WITH EMMInstagram:www.instagram.com/emminreallife/?hl=enTwitter:twitter.com/EMMInRealLife?ref_s…erp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorSpotify:open.spotify.com/artist/1pYPWJEmCbWjcqnxw3qcyo
How has COVID-19 affected educators' teaching practices and students' learning and wellbeing? In this episode, CJTO member Brook interviews educator Alexis Fawn and two students, Savi Gellatly-Ladd & Chloe Lederman on how their school experience has been affected by the pandemic, and what they would like to see in the transition back to school. Temp check segment by Brook & educator Anna Osterberg and sing-along to the movement song “May the Life I Lead” with Brook, Savi Gellatly-Ladd & Chloe Lederman. This episode was 1st aired on CJRU's Radio Everywhere program, which works in “collaboration with community organizations to produce pieces that showcase the work they're doing, and to provide a platform for them to tell their own stories”. More on CJRU here EPISODE RESOURCESLand Story ToolkitBrook's land story visual Alexis's interview on Vegan VanguardAlexis's articles on teaching during COVIDSafe September COVID in the ClassroomPaulo Freire Pedagogy of the Oppressed Alexis: Alexisfawn.xo@gmail.com & @alexisfawnSavi: @yellowpeach.esChloe: @themamagrass and EP TEMP CHECKCensure: @censureutorontoCBC restricting reporters' coverage of Palestine articleHuman Rights Watch Report on Palestine CJTO's instagram post in solidarity with PalestineSupport Palestinian Medical ReliefSupport Medical Aid for PalestinePeople's Vaccine Alliance Letter to Trudeau Free the Vaccine CollectiveColombia Go Fund MeEncampment Support Network (ESN): Patreon, instagram @esn.to.4real and twitter @esn_toIfNotNow's version of “May the Life I Lead” CLIMATE JUSTICE TORONTO This podcast is brought to you by Climate Justice Toronto: a youth-led collective building an irresistible movement to confront the climate crisis by addressing its root causes: capitalism, colonialism & white supremacy. Find us at climatejusticeto.com CREDITSEditing: Brook & Stefan HegeratOriginal Music: Stefan HegeratInterviewees: Alexis Fawn, Savi Gellatly-Ladd & Chloe LedermanHost: BrookTemp Check: Brook & Anna OsterbergSingalong: Brook, Chloe Lederman & Savi Gellatly-LaddProducer: Climate Justice Toronto
Welcome to the 36th episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. This month's episode is about Mental Health and Creativity. You will get an opportunity to listen to a discussion over Zoom between members and staff of Progress Place about how having a creative outlet can impact our mood and mental health. Several scientific studies have shown that having a creative outlet can help increase positive emotions and reduce depressive symptoms and anxiety. By no means should any of the information or opinions presented be considered as advice. What we do advise is that the info be taken with a grain of salt and for our listeners to form their own opinions. We would like to thank all those involved with this episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto and a special thanks to Catherine, a facilitator from the Toronto Writers Collective, a non-profit organization that provides free creative writing workshops to vulnerable communities in the GTA and other Canadian cities. Thank you to our listeners and all the members and staff of Progress Place who work hard each month to create a recurring episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto. *To learn more about RTNT or listen to previous episodes please check out radiototallynormaltoronto.org. You can stream RTNT on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast if you search up Radio Totally Normal Toronto. If you'd like to learn more about Progress Place you can: -Visit progressplace.org. -Follow us on social media @progressplaceclubhouse on Instagram & Facebook @Progress_Place on Twitter*
This episode originally aired in November 2019. You can find the article we mentioned about passing down Indigenous languages linked here. When it comes to comics, language matters — especially in the case of Dakwäkãda Warriors. Vancouver's Cole Pauls joins Justin to discuss how his Indigenous futurist comic keeps the Southern Tutchone language alive.Much of Dakwäkãda Warriors is written in Southern Tutchone, which Pauls learned growing up in Haines Junction, Yukon. The comic, which was recently published in a collection, tells the story of two Indigenous heroes battling a cyborg Sasquatch and an evil pioneer.Cole tells Justin about his goals for the comic, his self-publishing process and the stellar party his community threw when the book came out.RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
All the way back in 1941, the first comic book ever published in Canada was released. To commemorate the occasion, Sequential Magazine has dedicated their entire latest issue to the achievement. Hosts Justin and Jacob talk to Editor-in-Chief Brendan Montgomery and comics historian Ivan Kocmarek about how it started, and where we went from there.Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
In this episode of Climate Justice Radio, host and CJTO member Bella Lyne interviews Kristen Sison, about her work as a death doula and explores the intersections of death cycles, grief and spirituality. Kristen Sison is a diasporic Filipinx Womxn community choreographer, storyteller, artist-healer, and book witch! She serves community by creating youth-led alternative educational spaces that re-imagine how we teach and talk about climate change and climate justice including Conscious Minds Camp, now Conscious Minds Co-operative, and most recently, a 3-month climate leadership program called Rooted and Rising. She is close to releasing a book called It's Bigger Than All Of Us, an archive that reflects the process of claiming self-sovereignty within our bodies, and deepening our relationship with Spirit! She is also a founding member of Kapwa Collective, a collective and mutual support group of Filipinx-Canadian artists, critical thinkers, and healers based out of Tkaronto.This episode explores the ways in which death cycles can make space for individual and collective transformation and offers a reflective meditation on where our movements are heading. During a time where our movements and social events have moved mostly online, Kristen reminds us of the importance of listening to our bodies and practicing selfcare. The episode's Temp Check features Daniel Xie and Maitri Gupta. They discuss CJTO's restructuring, a climate alliance between the federal NDP and Green parties, Ontario paid sick days, Premier Ford's Bill 251, COVID-19 and the Farmer's strike in India, Palestinian Solidarity and the crisis in Colombia . Follow the links in the resource section to take action and find out more. Also included in Episode 2 is an opportunity to learn a movement song with Bella and Brook. Listen and feel free to sing along to More Waters Rising by Saro Lynch Thomason. This episode was first aired on CJRU's Radio Everywhere program, which works in “collaboration with community organizations to produce pieces that showcase the work they're doing, and to provide a platform for them to tell their own stories”. You can find out more about CJRU here: https://www.cjru.ca/project/radio-everywhere/ KRISTEN SISON@bonesthrown on Instagramhttps://www.bonesthrown.comCLIMATE JUSTICE TORONTOclimatejusticeto.com@ClimateJusticeTO on InstagramClimate Justice Toronto on Facebook @CJusticeTO on TwitterTEMP CHECK@350canada @ontarionurses @ontarionursesforchange @decentworkandhealth @migrantmutualaid CREDITSInterviewee: Kristen SisonHost: Bella LyneEditing: Bella Lyne, Stefan Hegerat & Alexandra SimpsonOriginal Music: Stefan HegeratProducer: Climate Justice Toronto
On this episode of FemRadio, join producer Lauren Stallone via remote production with co-hosts Didhiti Kandel and Kate Jones for feminist news, artist spotlights and feminist favs.Then, hear an exclusive interview by Olive East with Toronto Rapper, Masia One.SIGN UP FOR OUR NEW CJRU NEWSLETTEReepurl.com/hitNmnVOLUNTEER AT CJRUemail: volunteer@cjru.cainformation: cjru.caKEEP UP WITH OUR TEAMtwitter.com/StaloneLaurentwitter.com/Jones_KateeNEWShttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/laurentian-music-program-cut-1.5996975https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/aquatics/canada-diving-world-cup-may-2-1.6010982https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/how-indigenous-musicians-are-using-song-to-reclaim-their-identities-1.6000539/stripped-of-identity-powerful-music-video-depicts-lasting-impacts-of-sixties-scoop-1.6007784
Fell Hound, winner of the 2020 Sequential Magazine Award for Best Comic Book, joins Justin and Jacob to talk about her winning title: Commander Rao. She unpacks the kinetic revenge tale and shares how she worked with a letterer to make the book even more dynamic.RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
On this episode of FemRadio, join producer Lauren Stallone via remote production with co-hosts Amy Wang and Kate Jones for feminist news, and feminist films.Then, hear an exclusive interview by Lauren Stallone with film writer, Isa BennSIGN UP FOR OUR NEW CJRU NEWSLETTEReepurl.com/hitNmnVOLUNTEER AT CJRUemail: volunteer@cjru.cainformation: cjru.caKEEP UP WITH OUR TEAMtwitter.com/StaloneLaurentwitter.com/Jones_KateeNEWShttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/m%C3%A9tis-artist-combines-medicine-beadwork-grassy-narrows-1.5990626https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/picture-book-new-york-times-bestseller-1.5989607https://theeyeopener.com/2021/04/ryerson-dean-named-one-of-2021s-top-25-women-of-influence/