Podcast appearances and mentions of hal johnson

Oakville, Ontario. Population 213,759. A place best known as one of the richest suburbs in GTA: home to Drake's mom, Hockey Night In Canada's Ron MacLean, and Body Break's Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod! Trevor Campbell, host of You Made Me Queer! joins the show to discuss Ontario's strangest mascot, the sketchy Furtune Teller of Lakeshore road, and soft fruit.Listen to Trevor's podcast, You Made Me Queer!, on your favourite podcast platform now!Learn more about Trevor here: trevorcampbell.caLinks:REDDIT: What is it like to live in Oakville?New mascot, Oakville's EABREDDIT: Update: Fortune TellerPreyed upon victim's vulnerable situation': Suspected Oakville fortune teller arrestedCity of Oakville: Emerald Ash BorerIf you love this podcast, you'll probably love Sorry About the Murder, a new original production from TA2 coming out May 17th. Look for it on your favourite podcast app!Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur.Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news!Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorthEmail Kattie at podthenorth@substack.comThe Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins.The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the forest primeval of medieval Europe, it's the Woodwoses! They're wildmen that stalked the wild places and were completely covered with hair. We've got a special guest this week, author of Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods and Chris's Dungeon Master, Hal Johnson! (Check out his substack at https://haljohnsonbooks.substack.com/)

New! Monster of the Month! ( Sneak peek of one of the episodes for Patrons/Subscribers) Taking a page from The Big Book of Monsters by Hal Johnson we will be learning the classic monsters. This month we learn the story of Frankenstein's monster. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themysterykidspodcast/message

For parts of five decades - this week's guest, Hal Johnson, has been the face of fitness for Canadians.  You've seen his long running series "BodyBreak" that he starred in with his wife Joanne McLeod where they encouraged Canadians to keep fit and have fun.    This week, Hal joins Donnie and Tid for his record FIFTH appearance on this show.  He talks a lot about his incredible activity schedule, what he's been up to - and as usual - he gets a touch political. Hal is always honest and straight-forward and an amazing listen.  Go check it out - you won't be disappointed!   Listen To The Godfathers of Podcasting Archives! https://godfathersofpodcasting.com/

For parts of five decades - this week's guest, Hal Johnson, has been the face of fitness for Canadians. You've seen his long running series "BodyBreak" that he starred in with his wife Joanne McLeod where they encouraged Canadians to keep fit and have fun. This week, Hal joins Donnie and Tid for his record FIFTH appearance on this show. He talks a lot about his incredible activity schedule, what he's been up to - and as usual - he gets a touch political.Hal is always honest and straight-forward and an amazing listen. Go check it out - you won't be disappointed!

It's not always easy to stay active in our day-to-day lives, so Donnovan brings on some experts to discuss the importance of movement and activity. He chats with Peloton instructor and Director of Fitness Programming Matty Maggiacomo on his journey to the company, how the pandemic changed access to at-home fitness routines, which exercises he likes (and dislikes), and how he comes up with his catchphrases. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with a pair of Canadian 90s icons in Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod, who created the television program 'BodyBreak' - they discuss the creation of the program and where it is today. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On this episode we have Canadian icon, creator of BodyBreak Hal Johnson come on the show. Hal comes on the show to chat about his college career, which included playing against Tony Gwynn, playing for the Canadian National team, creating Body Break, facing sidearm pitchers. 

Coach Carey Nelson's notable achievements are vast, but you would never know it. A humble runner and coach, Coach Carey has been running for over 44 years, and just completed his 6th world marathon major in Berlin. This accomplishment is just one of many, which include winning the Houston Marathon with a time of 2:12 in 1991, and qualifying for the Olympics 3 times, competing in the 5000m distance in Seoul Korea in 1988, and in the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics for the marathon distance (Coach Carey had to withdraw from the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona due to injury). This is all before the era of Strava, smart watches, gels, and fancy carbon plated shoes. In fact, it was a shoeless runner who inspired Coach Carey at the age of 14, and from that day on, Coach Carey knew he wanted to compete in the Olympics one day. Regardless of the long list of accomplishments, I think all runners will relate to Coach Carey's experience with injury, his passion for running as life long sport, and how something amazing can start with a big dream. On a related note: How many of you guys remember Body Break and ParticipAction with Hal Johnson and Joanne Mcleod? They are Canadian Icons who inspired me growing up, and funny how Coach Carey was inspired by them, too. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you want to reach Coach Carey, you can email him at carey.nelson@forerunners.ca . (or find him at the Main Street Forerunners!).

In this special episode, Stephan and Michael take a look back on the past 4 years of doing the podcast. Michael Moeri is the editor and marketing director of The Jackson Hole Connection.  In this episode, Stephan and Michael talk about some of the unexpected life stories, funny guests, and heartfelt conversations of the past year. They discuss how life can sometimes make it a struggle to create a weekly podcast and what motivates them to share new stories each week. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters, we couldn't do this podcast without you.   We'd love to hear from you. Give us a rating or a review in Apple podcasts, follow us on Instagram and Facebook or send an email to connect@thejacksonholeconnection.com.  Quite a few past episodes were mentioned in this week's episode, below are some quick links to use as a reference: https://thejacksonholeconnection.com/episodes-archive/scott-kosiba/ (Episode 203 – A Chat with Our Friends of the Bridger-Teton with Scott Kosiba) https://thejacksonholeconnection.com/episodes-archive/esther-judge-lennox/ (Episode 200 – Saving Homes with Esther Judge-Lennox of Shacks on Racks) https://thejacksonholeconnection.com/episodes-archive/joe-stone (Episode 199 – Helping People with Disabilities Find Adventure featuring Joe Stone of Teton Adaptive) https://thejacksonholeconnection.com/episodes-archive/hal-johnson (Episode 197 – Living a Happy Life in Jackson Hole with Hal Johnson) https://thejacksonholeconnection.com/episodes-archive/annie-fenn (Episode 195 – Brain Health Starts in the Kitchen with Annie Fenn) https://thejacksonholeconnection.com/episodes-archive/john-hamon (Episode 194 – Becoming Radically Generous with John Hamon) https://thejacksonholeconnection.com/episodes-archive/stefano-daza-arango (Episode 186 – The Worm Cowboy featuring Stefano Daza Arango) https://thejacksonholeconnection.com/episodes-archive/mikey-franco (Episode 184 – Creating the World's Finest Snowshapes with Mikey Franco) https://thejacksonholeconnection.com/episodes-archive/beyond-skid (Episode 182 – Beyond Skid Cooking featuring Lily Krass and Max Ritter) https://thejacksonholeconnection.com/episodes-archive/brian-lenz (Episode 169 – Keeping Jackson Laughing with Brian Lenz)  This week's episode is sponsored in part by Teton County Solid Waste and Recycling is reminding residents and small businesses that the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is open on select days, through the end of October, by appointment only. To safely and responsibly dispose of household chemicals or other substances that pose a danger to our environment, visit http://tetoncountywy.gov/recycle (tetoncountywy.gov/recycle) to schedule your appointment today! More athttps://www.instagram.com/roadtozerowaste.jh ( @RoadToZeroWaste.JH) Support also comes from The Jackson Hole Wine Club. Curating quality wine selections delivered to you each month. Enjoy delicious wines at amazing prices. More athttp://jacksonholewineclub.com/ ( JacksonHoleWineClub.com)  Want to be a guest on The Jackson Hole Connection? Email us at connect@thejacksonholeconnection.com. Marketing and editing support byhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmoeri ( Michael Moeri) (http://michaelmoeri.com/ (michaelmoeri.com))

In this 1087th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike is joined by BodyBreak's Hal Johnson as they discuss Hal's early baseball career, racism he experienced at TSN, his marriage to Joanne McLeod, their work with ParticipACTION, the evolution of BodyBreak, the Amazing Race and more. And yes, Joanne makes a cameo appearance! Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Canna Cabana, StickerYou, Ridley Funeral Home and Duer Pants and Shorts.

Hal Johnson is a father, long-time local, entrepreneur, horseshoer, ranch hand, and one of the first tram operators. Hal has called this valley his home for over 65 years. Born in Firth, ID, and raised in the Blackfoot area, he made his way to Wyoming as a teenager and landed in Jackson back in 1957.   In this episode, Hal shares with Stephan many stories of what it was like to live in work in Jackson over the years. He talks about owning a feedlot that was run out of business by Purina. Hal goes into detail about all the longtime locals he has worked for, how he became a part-owner of the rodeo and why he left Jackson for a brief period of time. He also talks about being a member of the Order of Odd Fellows and what they do for the community. Stephan and Hal then discuss the importance of finding your happiness and surrounding yourself with people who also share a passion for life.  Hal is enjoying his “retirement” at the age of 85. He still keeps active by working for his son Hap Johnson at Jackson Hole Security.  Follow Stephan and his family on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/buildingintheholein22?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ( @buildinginthehole22) to see their experience of living in a camper for the summer as they give their home away to build a new home.  This week's episode is sponsored in part by Teton County Solid Waste and Recycling, announcing the new commercial Curb to Compost Program for restaurants and other commercial food waste generators. More athttps://tetoncountywy.gov/1459/Compost ( TetonCountyWY.gov) or athttps://www.instagram.com/roadtozerowaste.jh ( @RoadToZeroWaste.JH on Instagram) Support also comes from The Jackson Hole Wine Club. Curating quality wine selections delivered to you each month. Enjoy delicious wines at amazing prices. More athttp://jacksonholewineclub.com/ ( JacksonHoleWineClub.com) Want to be a guest on The Jackson Hole Connection? Email us at connect@thejacksonholeconnection.com. Marketing and editing support byhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmoeri ( Michael Moeri) (http://michaelmoeri.com/ (michaelmoeri.com),https://www.instagram.com/thatsamoeri/ (@thatsamoeri)).

BodyBreak's Hal Johnson talks about his multi-sport athletic career, his breakout appearance in a Tylenol commercial, the status of his iconic mustache [spoiler alert: it's coming back!], how a fortuitous session on the pec deck led to his life/business partnership with Joanne McLeod, and why it's now more important than ever to Keep Fit and Have Fun! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toronto-legends/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 103 is here - and despite a rocky start to the live broadcast with some tech issues, it ALL worked out!  Donnie and Tid have got you covered this week, as Dan is off livin the good life!  This week, the guys talk about Gronk retiring (AGAIN), The Boys on Prime, the sad story of a former NBA player turned pan handler, a Hollywood producer hinting at a return of the original Freddy Kreuger, Elvis's ex talking about the actor who portrays the King in the new film and more!!Our featured guest is making his FOURTH appearance on the program!  He has been an iconic Canadian broadcaster across 5 decades, and along with his business partner and wife, has helped encourage a nation to keep fit, and have fun.This week's guest is Hal Johnson, of BodyBreak fame!  Hal talks about his observations from his recent Alaskan cruise, his advice on managing your health, your sleep schedule, and more.  He also answers questions from the audience, talks about some great new products he's endorsing and more! Check out this week's episode now! 

Since 1988, Hal Johnson has been encouraging Canadians to lead a healthy and active lifestyle under the umbrella of BodyBreak.  Anybody who grew up watching television in the 80s and 90s would be familiar with both Johnson and his wife, Joanne McLeod.  They recorded over 300 90-second episodes of BodyBreak.  The show focuses on how exercise can be incorporated into daily life.  The program was conceived by McLeod and Johnson after meeting in a gym.  It was designed to be different than other fitness shows of the era: friendly, representing the sexes equally, and showing both racial and physical diversity, a result of Johnson's experiences of racism, which helped push him to create BodyBreak as a countermeasure.  Johnson is a serial entrepreneur conducting speaking engagements and has their name on many different product endorsements including a recently launched branded clothing line.  He shares some sage advice including the importance of time and taking advantage of it while you can.  Although you can't see it by listening to the podcast, you really are able to experience Johnson's gigantic smile and positive energy and attitude. 

Ace, Chrissy, LTI & Amber are beyond excited to be joined by Hal Johnson of Body Break fame!

Ace, Chrissy, Lloyd & Amber launch a petition to induct Hal Johnson & Joanne McLeod into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame for their many contributions to Canadians physical and mental well being. ​

3:33 | Edmonton Public Schools board chairperson Trisha Estabrooks on the rising number of classes going online across the city and province as students and staff deal with the Omicron variant. 18:10 | Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Tyler Black explores how school, the pandemic, and online learning can affect children and youth mental health. 41:28 | Canadian fitness icons Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod share about their long-running series of wholesome fitness vignettes, BodyBreak, its cultural significance, and ongoing health message. 1:12:29 | Question of the Week | Ryan reviews Real Talkers predictions for what 2022 will hold in politics, sports, and pop culture. Presented by Y Station.

Hal Johnson: Folk/Alt Country singer, songwriter, guitar player, musical historian and all-around nice guy. Find the Facebook group "Redding Area Events where Hal is a huge presence in sharing local events of all types at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/168632799999143

Hal Johnson sits down with Sean for a 1 on 1 conversation about his career and life!!!

Canadian Fitness and Media Icon Hal Johnson joins the show to discuss all things the acclaimed Health and Fitness segment BodyBreak! We discuss Hal's love of sports, his start in the industry, Transitioning to Media, Deep Dive into the creation of BodyBreak with Joanne McLeod, Combatting Racism, Diversity/Inclusion, The success of the segment/show, BodyBreak becoming a Canadian Institution, The importance of Content Creation and so much more!

The Godfathers of Podcasting are back with their fantastic 55th episode! This week, Donnie, Tid and Dan-e-o kick things off by discussing the new “Masters Of The Universe” reboot on Netflix, the forthcoming boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul and the disparity in pay between boxers and MMA fighters.The boys then welcome back a show favourite making his record-setting third appearance on the podcast. They are joined by Canadian royalty in the form of fitness pro and “BodyBreak” co-founder, Hal Johnson! Hal fills the Godfathers in about his huge challenge with overcoming kneereplacement surgery. He also hams it up about his daily workout regime, his favourite music, his views on anti-vaxxers, his favourite cheat meal and so much more!Be sure to watch until the end! The boys don't let Hal go without having Dan-e-o tribute him with an off-the-dome freestyle! Check out this week's episode now!

On this episode, BodyBreak's very own Hal Johnson joins The Dads to discuss the beginnings of BodyBreak, exercise, healthy eating, and The Amazing Race Canada. They also discuss scanning their own Mother's Day cards, the worst gift they got their wife, plus an all new GUEST #DadJoke.

Ziggy and George discuss the Leafs' 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks before Gord Stellick joins to give his takeaways from the game (34:10). Jon Morosi talks about the Jays' lack of offensive production so far this season (1:00:20). Next, Hal Johnson explains the importance of exercise and getting time outside while we are stuck […]

Hal Johnson & Joanne McLeod aka 80s/90s sensation BodyBreak! The Canadian television hosts are both former international-level athletes. Hal with baseball, and Joanne as a hurdler. Since 1988, they produced over 300 short episodes of BodyBreak as well as a single season television series. They expanded the program into speaking engagements, fitness equipment, and other products. As a mixed-race couple, they have faced their share of racism, and sought to be inclusive when casting for their BodyBreak episodes. In 2013, Hal & Jo participated in the first season of The Amazing Race Canada (TARC)! This is how WE became connected with them. After our season of TARC aired in 2016, Hal & Jo reached out to us, took us out for breakfast, and they haven't been able to shake us since! In 2016, they received the Governor General's Meritorious Service Medal for positively impacting the health of Canadians. They have an impressive list of guest appearances. Some fun ones include… being grand marshals of the 2013 Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Parade, being guest “anchors” on the news comedy program This Hour Has 22 Minutes, doing a parody of themselves for the Netflix Series Santa Clarita Diet, and creating a COVID-19 physical distancing segment for the Vancouver International Airport. In this episode, we delve into Hal & Joanne's past athletic careers, BodyBreak, and—of COURSE—the Amazing Race Canada. We'd love to learn more about their love story and experience with racism, so they'll just have to be guests again. Thanks Hal & Jo! https://bodybreak.com/

The Shiftheads share their good news...no matter how big or small on Good News Tuesday. Author Michael Losier breaks down why we worry and how it relates back to the Law of Attraction. Hal Johnson (Body Break) joins the show to highlight how seniors can deal with frailty.  He explains how we need to take care of ourselves now to prepare our bodies for the future.   And, RUOK with finding Shrimp tails in your cereal? ...or paying $6000 for a cup of coffee? HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Curiouscast.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I talk with Hal Johnson.  Hal grew up around church and Christians, but everything he was told left him confused and wondering if God was even real.  It wasn't until his 30's that his story started to unfold and he accepted Jesus.  If you are doubting God's existence, this episode is especially for you.  Click here to learn more about a relationship with Jesus Christ. https://hopelovejesus.libsyn.com/about Podcast Quote Correction:  Mark 15:15 should have been Mark 16:16.

(For the full notes with links, visit booklistonline.com/shelf-care) On this episode of Booklist’s Shelf Care: The Podcast, Susan gets real scared…Summer Scare(d), that is! Ha ha ha ha ha, good one. Hear from author Silvia Moreno-Garcia and librarian horror expert Becky Spratford, librarians Konrad Stump and Evelyn Gathu, and Booklist’s own Julia Smith about this year’s Summer Scares program, from how the books are selected to that one author in the UP who can only be reached if you call the gas station in town. Here’s what we talked about: Summer Scares 2021 list: The Hunger, by Alma Katsu (2018) The Cipher, by Kathe Koja (reissued by Meerkat Press, 2020) Frankenstein in Baghdad, by Ahmed Saadawi, translated by Jonathan Wright (2018) Undead Girl Gang, by Lily Anderson (2018) The Diviners, by Libba Bray (2012) The Marrow Thieves, by Cherie Dimaline (2017) Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods, by Hal Johnson and illustrated by Tom Mead (2015) Ollie’s Odyssey, written and illustrated by William Joyce (2016) Whichwood, by Tahereh Mafi (2017) RA for All: Horror Women in Horror month Horror Writers Association Summer Scares 2020 Program Guide (2021 guide is coming soon…) UP Notable Books 2020 Yoopernatural Haunts: Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society Case Files, by Brad Blair, Tim Ellis, and Steve LaPlaunt The Ballad of Black Tom, by Victor LaValle Case File 13: Zombie Kid, by J. Scott Savage In the Valley of the Sun, by Andy Davidson Goosebumps series, by R. L. Stine Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, by Alvin Schwartz, illustrated by Stephen Gammell

In this episode of Tobin Tonight, Hal Johnson of Body Break fame talks about how the project came about due to discrimination.  Hal also opens up about his past/present experiences with discrimination and how he handles it.  Although Body Break became a successful project, did you know 40 or so companies turned it down and some even wanted Hal replaced?   Tune in to learn more about Hal Johnson and how he overcame the obstacles he faced.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, we get WITCHY with our good friend Hal Johnson. Hal talks all things witchcraft and what it's like living in 2021 as a witch.  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a beat and leave us a rating and a review. Find us on Instagram and check out our website to keep up with the latest. Have ideas for episodes or just want to say hi? Contact us at lifeonthecusp@gmail.com.

Guest host Ted Michaels is joined by Hal Johnson of Body Break to talk about staying physically fit and positive during the pandemic, as well as to catch up as we approach the end of 2020. Guest: Hal Johnson, co-creator of Body Break Want to keep up with Ted Michaels on The Health & Wellness Show? Visit the show's homepage and subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your favourite shows! https://globalnews.ca/hamilton/program/health-and-wellness-show   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Body Break's Hal JohnsonKeeping fit and having fun with Hal Johnson!Beer Buzzzz and Tim's new toy.

Join Oliver as he chills with Canadian fitness icons Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod! Both very accomplished athletes, Hal and Joanne are perhaps best known for their televised health and fitness programming called 'BodyBreak'. Which has been helping people of all kinds to "keep fit and have fun" for over 30 years now!In this memorable 30th episode, things get off to a very insightful start. Oliver asks Hal about his recent decision to open up to the media regarding his experiences with racism. Hal explains how anger is a waste of energy, and Joanne discusses how inclusion has always been the core element of BodyBreak. Things end on a lighter note, as Oliver finds out who is the bigger jokester, and what Hal and Joanne's favorite cheat foods are.Recorded on September 15th, 2020Audio/Visual Production by ZoomEdited (poorly) by Oliver GeorgeARCADE- Oliver: 12 / Guests: 5 (No match, Zoom)

Today on the podcast, I interview someone very familiar to many Canadians, Hal Johnson from Body Break. For over a decade, Hal and Joanne MacLeod appeared on our television screens, teaching us how to live healthy lives. Enjoy the interview! Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Website: www.canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37

Our guest on this podcast is giving us some serious nostalgia and if you grew up in Canada in the 90s, you'll feel it too because joining us today is one half of the iconic fitness duo, BodyBreak! Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod are the duo behind the familiar fitness craze and in a revealing YouTube video earlier this year, Hal admitted that racism was actually the catalyst behind their fitness brand and he's joining us to talk all about that and why rejection early on drove him to succeed. We also dive into what Hal's up to in quarantine, the truth about what to cut from our diet to lose weight and wait for the part when Hal gets interrupted by some drunk girls trying to tip over a porta potty. Anything can happen on Jesse & Jenna's Messy Podcast! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Host Alan Carter is joined by Body Break host and wellness ambassador Hal Johnson, and 640 host Greg Brady to discuss boycott's in professional sports this week in light of an unarmed black Wisconsin man, Jacob Blake, was shot multiple times in the back by a police officer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat talks to Body Break co-founder Hal Johnson about growing up as a minority in Toronto, his baseball career and parenting while running the successful Body Break brand. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your favourite new podcast is back again this week with another huge episode! This week, Donnie, Tid and Dan talk about some of the big stories in the news including Ron Jeremy (charged with sexual assault this week) and Bill Cosby (who was granted an appeal for his sexual assault conviction this week). The boys also reflect on the career of Vince Carter who announced his retirement from the NBA today.Our featured guest is a huge name in Canadian broadcasting, Hal Johnson. Hal and his wife Joanne McLeod have hosted and produced well over 300 episodes of their popular fitness shorts – Body Break. Hal posted an amazing video on social media last week talking about how Body Break was initially created in the late 80s as a way to combat racism. Check out our exclusive interview with Hal Johnson, and stay tuned to the end when Dan-e-o goes off the top of the dome, and spits fire with an incredible freestyle for Hal!Don't miss this one!

Jay breaks down the genius of Jenga, Dan contemplates a new look, and baby Oakland doesn't want to be a bowler.  Canadian television icon and one half of the dynamic Body Break duo; Hal Johnson joins the podcast to discuss dealing with racism in media, how he used it for fuel to drive him, his hope for the future, and the importance of staying active.  Comedian Matt O'Brien calls into the pod to talk about his transition from Canada to LA and back again, embracing dollar store wine, strategies for getting free VHS tapes from Jumbo video, and what it's like to perform for Gary Busey.  Another long pod classic!

In Hour 2, Marsh, Kyle and Sean chat about their concerns with the return plans for the NHL, NBA and MLB, give a shout out the K-Pop fans, and replay part of their Friday interview with Hal Johnson of Body Break.

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeaod on their experiences with racism - The Zoomer Squad with David Cravit, Peter Muggeridge, and Marissa Lennox - The Strategy Panel with John Capobianco, Charles Bird, and Karen Stintz - Dr. Nathan Stall on Long Term Care family visits - And the best calls of the week!

Hal Johnson, co-founder, Body Break

Hal Johnson, of ‘BodyBreak,’ talks to Adrian Cheung about the racism he faced in Canada’s media industry, how those incidents drove their will to make the famous show, and why systemic and structural racism continues to be a big problem today. ‘BodyBreak’, the popular mini-episodes on health, fitness and wellness is something many Canadians remember from the 1980s and ‘90s. But Johnson’s admission this week — that their main motivation was to fight back against racism — has added to a larger conversation about racism, anti-Blackness and diversity in Canada’s media industry.

Hal Johnson joins Donnie and Moj to explain how Body Break came about. Hal says after racism he experienced in the 80's, he decided he wanted to do something so kids could see that people of all races can live, work & play together.

Donnie and Moj are joined by Hal Johnson.

On this weeks episode the gang discuss Ravi's engagement! (01:30). The guys give their thoughts on the newly released PS5 (06:58). Nickelodeon has announced that Spongebob Squarepants is gay (10:14). Hal Johnson of Body Break fame says the show was created to combat racism (15:30). Chuck E. Cheese has announced they're over a billion dollars in debt and may be forced to close all locations (21:45). Reports have surfaced of Americans finding a loophole at the border to enter the country under false pretences (29:50).

A new report on assisted living; Hal Johnson on BodyBreak; Staying safe this summer with COVID-19; Tourism affect on bears in Klemtu; A closer look at the Coastal GasLink pipeline; Airport struggles in Prince George; Calls to action from the Parliamentary Black Caucus; World on Fire

Libby Znaimer is joined by Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod of BodyBreak. Canada's favourite TV fitness couple has revealed that their show, BodyBreak, was created in an effort to combat racism. Hal revealed, this week, that he experienced racism early on in his career as a Black man. One of those incidents involved TSN who Hal sought to work for as a sports reporter. Initially, he says, representatives of TSN were enthusiastic to have him come aboard, however, he later received a phone call that upper management was not going to hire him since they already had a Black reporter on the network and that "they don't want to have two Black reporters." TSN has since sent out a public apology to Hal citing it as "a shameful part of our past". Hal joins us to share his stories of experiencing racism, details the importance of BodyBreak in fighting against racism and also, together with his wife Joanne, discuss the importance of his wife in supporting him. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Former Canuck Ed Jovanovski stops by for his weekly visit, Hal Johnson of Body Break dives into his story of racial injustice, Mike Harrington breaks down the Buffalo Sabres firings, Michael Dyck talks about being named to the Canadian World Junior coaching staff, and the University of the Fraser Valley is featured in the Honour […]

Host of Body Break, Hal Johnson, joins Game Day to talk about how Body Break was created to battle racism

Body Break was born out of racist treatment. Canadian Icon Hal Johnson spoke with our Eric Chapman about his journey, and his words are full of wisdom, and will inspire you.

In the second hour of Game Day, Matt Cauz talks to TSN soccer analyst Luke Wileman about Alphonso Davies winning the Bundesliga after a good season, Davies' development and the return of the Premier League today. And then Matt is joined by host of Body Break, Hal Johnson, to talk about how Body Break was created to battle racism, the story of how he was rejected to work for TSN in 1988 due to his race and how that shaped his journey through media.

Hal Johnson of Body Break fame says his show was really started to combat racism. Plus, TJ and Turnbull fight over whether Winnipeg will once again be named the Slurpee Capital of the World.

Today's top stories: Some Americans are taking advantage of a border loophole.    An interesting development you'll want to hear about in regards to the Delta Hospice Society.     Stanley Park businesses are very concerned     We end the show with the one and only Hal Johnson.   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!   

Coming up today... The Buffalo Sabres clean house, firing their GM and his staff. Hal Johnson from Body Breaks with allegations of racism against 1980's TSN decision-makers when he was trying to become a sports reporter. Our pal radio broadcaster AJ Jakubec back in the saddle again in Ottawa. The issues of hazing in junior hockey come up again...a former member of the Kitchener ranger alleges forced drug use.

Need to know basis, Hal Johnson joins the show, Mike Gundy apologizing for wearing an OAN shirt and trivia.

Former host of Body Break Hal Johnson joins the Drive to talk about experiencing racism from the TV industry back in the 80's.

Today in the Cage: • Lee Genier - President, Saskatchewan Rattlers - CEBL return to play in Ontario • Arash Madani - Sportsnet - CFL cutting coaches salaries (23:52) • Hal Johnson - 'Body Break' series created to battle racism (42:20)

Grocery Essential Worker, Hal Johnson, Porta-Potty Library, Taiwan Airport Tour, Tulsa Trump Rally, Moose Calls and more.

In Hour 3, Marsh, Kyle and Sean talk with Prepd Fresh creator Juan Buitrago about how he's helping feed the Hamilton community before THE Hal Johnson of Body Break joins to talk about the origins of Body Break and its iconic jingle, how to stay fit during the pandemic, and so much more.

'If you order some take out in the next few days, watch how your delivery driver drops off your order. After they leave it at your doorstep, they turn into Donovan Bailey from 1996... just sprinting back to the car as fast as they can' Also on the show today... The 'No Sports' Sports Report, personal space in a marriage is key, a Joe Exotic PSA, the best and worst pranks from yesterday, & Clayton has a man crush on Lanigans Mayor.

Pro fitness trainer Igor Klibanov shares tips for working out after a heart attack. Psychotherapist Mio Yokoi explains the dangers of binge drinking during the holidays and we talk arthritis with Hal Johnson of Body Break and Raj Suppiah

Stay on top of the latest trends and best practices in economic development. Chad Chancellor, CEO of Next Move Group conducts fast-paced interviews with top players in the economic development field.

Fitness trainer Igor Klibanov explains the 3 types of eaters that have the most trouble taking off weight. Mio Yokoi discusses emotional inelegance. Hal Johnson talks physical interegance. Raj Suppiah discusses contusions

Today we bring you an epic interview and recap with Amazing Race Canada Season 1 contestant and Canadian Icon Hal Johnson! What did Hal want to do on the Amazing Race before applying as a contestant? What are his thoughts on the villains of the season, and how do they compare to the original villains from his season? How did his fame from Body Break affect the race? What move did Hal and Joanne make on their season that left Producers scratching their heads? What are his feelings on teams working together? What really cost Arthy and Thinesh in the end, and what advice does Hal have for future racers on how to stay focused and strong? And what about the time Hal ran into another team from season 4 while they were in the middle of a leg? You owe it to yourself to hear from the Racer, the Fitness Icon, and most importantly The Amazing Race fan as Hal Johnson gives us all his insights on the show. Download this week's recap, and remember to keep fit and have fun!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Wellness Wednsday Fitness trainer Igor Klibanov explains the health benefits of coffee Hal Johnson highlights the most common mistakes we make when working out, Mio Yokoi points out how being a people pleaser can lead to more harm than good. Raj Suppiah tells us what exactly a charlie horse is and why they hurt so much

Even if you workout, you may not be doing your body or mind any favours. How is this possible? Find out on #TheSpin’s Wellness Wednesday as we speak to Igor Klibanov, author of “Stop Exercising The Way You are Doing it Now! Mio Yokoi talks about the importance of your breathing when it comes to regulating anxiety Hal Johnson ponders the pros and cons of having our kids play contact sports Raj Suppiah explains how lucky Edwin Encarnacion was to only suffer a hairline fracture when he was hit in the wrist by a pitch

The Spin June 26 Carmen Day, Mio Yokoi, Raj Suppiah, Hal Johnson by Barry Davis

Blues slide guitarist Mike Nagoda shares his story of following his dreams of music and not letting the fact he was cerebral palsy or is gay, stop him! Psychotherapist Mio Yokoi helps explain why so many love Kawhi Leonard and Superfan Nav Bhatia. Hal Johnson has tips on attending outdoor events in the heat of summer Tax specialist Adam Scherer explains why being in Canada may not be such a bad idea for Kawhi Leonard.

Wellness Wednesday Author Sandy Sahota shares secrets to living without negativity in your life. Mio Yokoi talks about the importance of Pride Month Hal Johnson tells warns us about fad diets.

Former Raptor Jerome "JYD" Williams shares his excitement of the NB Finals starting in Toronto Mio Yokoi explains how being a sports fan can be good for your mental health Hal Johnson contemplates stem cell injections Raj Suppiah on how to heal a shoulder impingement

Do you battle with anger? Psychotherapist Mio Yokoi shares some facts on anger and how to deal with it. If you're in the market for a new treadmill, Hal Johnson has advice on how to select the right one. He survived multiple suicide attempts, now Tom Forth is helping others. Tom talks about a fundraising walk in Mississauga this summer .

Wellness Wednesday gets deep into meditation. We speak to a woman named Damin Kaur, who studied it in India and tells us how we can all benefit from it, regardless of our religious beliefs Moi Yokoi explains the 5 languages of love Raj Suppiah talks about what causes a meniscus to tear Hal Johnson on good and bad habits

Paramedic and singer Mary-Kate Terepka talks about dealing with PTSD and how music helps Hal Johnson talks healthy eating Mio Yokoi reveals the results of a personality test taken by Barry and Michelle Raj Suppiah explains why the latest concussion suffered by Dalton Pompey is the most serious.

Wellness Wednesday Sportswriter/Broadcaster Jonathan Hodgson on not letting the fact he has Spina Bifida prevent him from pursuing his dreams Matt Harvey, who was diagnosed with Autism after HS talks about his admiration for JP Arencibia, who surprises him by joining the chat Mio Yokoi explains what attachment styles are Raj Suppiah talks broken ankles Hal Johnson on safe bike riding

Wellness Wednesday A very deep talk on the dangers of Fentanyl with Dr. Darryl Gebien, who became addicted and survived an overdose. Gary Muldoon lost his 28 year old son to an overdose Mio Yokoi discusses the 5 different personality traits Raj Suppiah takes us through post op rehab for ACL surgery Hal Johnson on being safe during spring cleaning

Hal Johnson discusses the importance of stretching before and after exorcise. Mio Yokoi helps us cope with all the tragedy we hear and see daily in the news Raj Suppiah explains what sciatica is Plus we talk ergonomic chairs and are joined by a hospice worker.

March 2, 1947 - Part of a fun story arc! Jack Benny has fired the Sportsman quartet, but the sponsor is not happy. In this episode they mention the story of George Washington and the cherry tree, The Jolson Story, The Hal Johnson choir, Bob Hope, the movie "Duel in the Sun", Mel Blanc and his many regular radio roles, and silent film star Francis X Bushman.

Get ready for PART 2 of our epic 2 series finale! We are revisited by filmmaker Donna Davies, Organigram COO Ray Gracewood, and fitness icon Hal Johnson for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion, examining the many avenues of Canada's exciting new industry! Welcome to TURNING A NEW LEAF, the podcast that discusses all things related to the recent legalization and regulation of recreational cannabis in Canada. From doctors and filmmakers to growers and lawyers - we look at all perspectives and opinions.

In this episode of the Health By Design podcast, host Ror Alexander talks with a Canadian OG of health and fitness TV, Hal Johnson of the long running series BodyBreak. Follow Hal at: www.bodybreak.com Tw: @bodybreak IG: bodybreak88 YT: www.youtube.com/user/BodyBreak1988 FB: www.facebook.com/BodyBreak

Michael & Logan are back again for an Amazing Race Canada throwback – a visit from iconic Canadian Hal Johnson! In this episode: What role has Hal assumed for new Racers? How much of a fan is Hal? What did Hal audition for? Is anyone ever really recruited? Why did Hal & Joanne have such a big advantage going in? Will an All-Stars season ever happen? Were Hal & Joanne the most-prepared Racers ever? What would be Hal & Joanne’s “what if?” moment? How do you get extra cash on the Race? Why was Regina so horrible? Who is the smartest team in Amazing Race Canada 6? What local knowledge did they have to get them ahead? What did Bickerton get upset about at the start line? How much of a burden is your image? The Give’r count returns. How do injuries occur and how do you solve them? Why did Hal & Joanne get U-Turned? Which team didn’t know about Standby? How did Kristen & Darren screw themselves over? What did we miss with Treena & Tennille? How should you pick an All-Star cast? What should you put in an application? What would Hal prepare with if he was asked back? How do you overcome the perils of age? What has twenty years of marriage taught Hal? Were there alliances in Season 1? For once, Logan talks about a video that is legal to own in Canada. What didn’t everyone seen in Vancouver? How did the City of Regina make it up to Hal & Joanne? What was the story with the Regina Fast Forward? How did the infamous ending to Regina affect Hal & Joanne? One company misses out on a perfect opportunity. Has Joanne overcome the incident? Logan asks for a new slogan. What impact did the incident actually have? Hal gets a new theme tune. Is there anything Hal wants everyone to know? Which challenge from Season 6 would Hal dominate at? How does Hal keep bumping into the Race? How do you cope post-Race? What is the biggest hate mail that Hal & Joanne had? What would be our all-star cast? How did Brett rub everyone the wrong way immediately? Why are competitive teams not as entertaining? Who does Michael want to see back? How life-changing is Amazing Race? What Monty stories does Hal have? Where did Joanne think they would go? Why have ratings fallen? And what question do Hal & Joanne ask at talks?

Michael & Logan return yet again for an interview, but I bet you didn’t see this one coming – it’s with Lowell Taylor! In this episode: The saga of this episode is continuing. We get an update on a story that no-one will ever hear. Who were the meanest Canadians in Lowell’s cast? We share travel stories. Michael misunderstands a question. What has Lowell been up to since his season aired? Logan learns what a velodrome is and then gets an offer he’s literally not allowed to refuse. Why was everything so easy initially? What is Julie & Lowell’s casting story? How does Julie have the most understanding parents ever? What are Logan’s plans for applying to things? How many puns were there really? We learn about someone who’s a bit Shifty on the crew. What is the perception of blind guys on The Amazing Race? Were there any alternates? Which team came back with PTSD? We suggest a place for Logan to stop on his world tour. Why did Julie & Lowell breeze through Ho Chi Minh City? We get a new quickfire question. Who is the Canadian Covino? An unaired storyline saw Lowell play with Fire. Did anyone else consider taking a penalty at the cable car Roadblock? What was the common theme for a lot of Season 4? What would have happened if Julie & Lowell had won the car prize? Lowell gives us the highlights of The Amazing Race Canada We learn about the Vancouver alumni parties. What has Lowell learned from our podcasts? We learn the origin of “fartface”. How did everyone find out that Ashley was Mrs Universe? We discuss first impressions and how deeply wrong they can be. Do exes get separate rooms? Would Jillian do All-Stars? We hope a Subway promotion wouldn’t see history repeat itself. We find an eating challenge that Logan wouldn’t suck at. Why was Production trying to set Lowell up? Who was the unsung punslinger of Season 4? Did Steph & Kristen defy expectations? How should you use an Express Pass? Why has Monty friend zoned us? Who has the best job in the world? We pick our midseason top moment. Why did the Olympics ruin everything? Logan adds some colour to the Baboon v Badger question. We finally get our exclusive. What two regrets did Lowell have? What went unaired on their elimination leg? We get an update on Lowell’s (apparently dreamy) eyes. And what is misunderstood about Amazing Race Canada? Join us next week for another interview – this time with Hal Johnson!

Welcome to TURNING A NEW LEAF, the podcast that discusses all things related to the legalization and regulation of recreational cannabis in Canada. From doctors and filmmakers to growers and lawyers - we look at all perspectives and opinions as we await July 1, 2018. On this episode, Shawn chats with legendary fitness guru and Canadian icon Hal Johnson about his thoughts on the upcoming legalization of recreational cannabis as it pertains to physical fitness and health. TURNING A NEW LEAF twitter: @ANewLeafPod FB: www.facebook.com/TurningANewLeafPodcast

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Ted Michaels, news anchor and host of The Health & Wellness Show on 900 CHML, fills in as host tonight while Scott is away.Brantford has declared a state of emergency due to flooding and ordered residents from several neighbourhoods to leave their homes. Conservation authority officials say water levels have been rising on the Grand River after an ice jam released near Cambridge and sent a surge of water downstream.Rebecca Dumais was among those who were told to evacuate due to the flooding. How is she doing now and what's next?Guest: Rebecca Dumais - A drone video of the flooding in Brantford has gone viral on all major networks. Ted speaks with the man who filmed the video about what the situation is like in Brantford.Guest: Jarod Houliston-Ted catches up with a storm chaser for The Weather Network who was at the Grand River today.Guest: Mark Robinson, The Weather Network-A major track and field event is coming to Toronto this summer. Top athletes like Olympic medalist Andre de Grasse will be among the competitors taking part in Track in the 6ix.Guest: Mathieu Gentès, chief operating officer of Track in the 6ix-Canadians of all ages are familiar with the names Hal Johnson and Joanne MacLeod from their popular Body Break series.What are they up to now?Guests: Hal Johnson and Joanne MacLeod

Body Break's Hal Johnson & Joanne McLeod help celebrate the centennial of the University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing

Around the turn of the 20th century, the lumber industry spanned the continental United States, and lumber camps dotted the countryside. When they weren’t harvesting timber to feed the booming post-Civil War industrialization, working lumberjacks could often be found sitting around campfires together, telling tall tales of creatures that supposedly lurk in the dark woods. […]

Intro   Hello and welcome to Books Between - a podcast all about celebrating children’s literature! If you are a teacher, parent, or librarian who wants to help connect kids between 8-12 to books they will love - then you are in the right spot!  I am your host, Corrina Allen - a 5th grade teacher, a mum of an 8 and 10 year old, and baking brownies and bundt cakes and obviously binge-watching a little bit too much of the Great British Baking Show lately. And I will apologise to my British listeners for this atrocious accent. On the other hand, I do rather blame your show for my potentially not fitting into any of my school clothes since I have been craving nothing but carbs… So, if you hear me slip into a weird Britishesque accent today - I’m sorry. Too much Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry in my head!   This is Episode #31 and Today is all about exceptional anthologies and collections that your middle grade readers are going to love.   Main Topic - Exceptional Anthologies and Short Story Collections Today we are talking all about anthologies and short story collections. First off, we’ll begin with definitions. I used to think those were interchangeable terms but I have come to realize they are not. Then, I’ll share with you some fabulous titles you might want to check out, including some really, really exceptional new releases. Then we’ll chat about some reasons why you should consider including more anthologies and short story collections in your school or classroom library. Definitions   According to my favorite dictionary (Merriam-Webster - mainly because they have a hilarious Twitter account!) an anthology is “a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music” and then it goes on to say “a published collection of writings (such as poems or short stories) by different authors”   And that’s the key - anthologies include stories by different authors! The Guys Read Series is a good example of this.   On the other hand, a collection is a book of selected writings (maybe poems, maybe short stories, maybe essays…) all by the same author. Cynthia Rylant’s Every Living Thing is an example you might know.   But….I will say, I see those terms used as synonyms A LOT.   Fantastic Anthologies and Collections To Add to Your Library   And now - a selection - a sampling - a smorgasbord of anthologies and collections to add to your library or introduce to your children. And before we begin, I just want to give a huge thank you to everyone who offered ideas for this list when I put out a call on Twitter and Facebook for suggestions. In particular, you will not be surprised to know that Donalyn Miller was on it with a fabulous list of suggestions.   Let’s start with some classics and older releases.   Best Shorts: Favorite Short Stories to Share This anthology was but together by Avi and includes stories by Natalie Babbitt, Rafe Martin, Lloyd Alexander, and lots more.  And it includes a great mix of time travel, and animal stories, and legends and a touch of the supernatural. In particular, “The Woman in White” by Patricia McKissack is one to check out.   Every Living Thing by Cynthia Rylant This is a collection of 12 stories - each one about how people’s lives are changed by an animal. This is a classic collection - and if you have kids who are animal lovers, this is definitely one they might enjoy.   Gary Soto has a number of incredible collections - Baseball in April and Local News are among the ones that would be good for middle grade readers.   My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen Up until last year, Hatchet was on our 5th grade required reading list and for those kids that really connected with that book, this collection was a great next book for them. Each story centers around Paulsen’s relationship with a special dog in his life. So this are also great examples of smaller memoirs.   Another great dog anthology is Because of Shoe edited by Ann M. Martin who also contributes a piece. This one features nine fictional stories that appeal to a variety of age ranges.   The People Could Fly  by Virginia Hamilton Oh how I loved this book when it first came out! This is a collection of 24 retellings of black American folk tales - everything from animal stories to supernatural tales to stories of enslaved men and women seeking freedom.   In a similar vein, Patricia McKissack has two collections worth checking out -  Dark Thirty and it’s companion, which she wrote later, Porch Lies. Dark Thirty includes ten horror-themed stories with a Southern Historical flavor. And Porch Lies still has that eerie quality but also more humor.  If you have a child that likes the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Series, these would be a couple books to put in their hands next.   Then there is Red Ridin’ in the Hood by Patricia Santos Marcantonio. This one was strongly recommend by Matthew Winner and with one quick glance at the description online, I can see why. This is a collection of eleven classic fairy tales retold with a twist of Latino culture. Let me read you the description of the title story: "Red Ridin' in the Hood," moves the setting to the barrio, where Red decides to brave dangerous Forest Street in order to reach her abuelita and encounters the menacing wolf in a thumping Chevy lowrider.” I have GOT to get my hands on that!   If your students or children are into graphic novels, there are several really great collections.   The Comic Squad Series have been favorites with my 5th graders. Right now there are three of them - Recess, Lunch, and Detention which just came out last month so I need to pick that one up before heading back to school.   Also - definitely check out Fairy Tale Comics! This is a very cool collection with some awesomely weird stories in it. If your kids like that one, there is also Fable Comics and Nursery Rhyme Comics.   So - if your students and children are like mine, they LOVE the Amulet Series by Kazu Kibuishi. And I recently discovered - again thanks to Matthew Winner - that he has edited a series of graphic novel anthologies called the Explorer Series. (Why have I not heard of these before? They look incredible!) Each of the three books has a different theme. So the first is “Mystery Boxes”, the second is “Lost Islands” and the third one is “Hidden Doors”. The list of comic contributors is outstanding -  like Raina Telgemeier, Faith Erin Hicks, Dave Roman, Jen Wang…. I gotta go get these! Been There, Done That - is a really special anthology which has fictional stories by award-winning and best-selling authors and also includes the real-life story that inspired those narratives.  I LOVE how this could show kids how you can mine your own life for stories. This is one of those books that I’m like - how did this get by me? This is GREAT!   The Guys Read Series - This group of seven anthologies is edited by Jon Scieszka and each one has a different theme like Terrifying Tales, The Sports Pages, Other Worlds, Funny Business, and the most recent one Heroes & Villains. And, despite their name, they include stories by both men and women. For example, Dan Gutman, Kelly Barnhill, Matt de la Peña, Neal Shusterman, Shannon Hale, and so so many more!   And now onto some really fabulous new collections and anthologies that your kids are going to love.   The Time We Ran Away  - This anthology is put out by Scholastic and I think is offered as the free book for Book Club orders over $50 this September.  It includes eleven short stories by best-selling authors like Angela Cervantes, Sarah Weeks, and Dan Gemeinhart.  I can’t seem to find it anywhere else (yet) so I think you’re going to have to get this one through Scholastic for now. https://clubs.scholastic.com/the-time-we-ran-away-10-book-pack/9781338253467-rco-us.html   Flying Lessons   This anthology edited by Ellen Oh includes new stories by Kwame Alexander, Kelly Baptist, Tim Tingle, Grace Lin among so many others. It was released last January.  And I got it the day it came out and had wonderful intentions of reading it right away. And then - how can you say no to a line of kids reading over your shoulder and wanting to borrow it? So - all I can say is that what I read was good and it was passed from kid to kid to kid until school let out. Clearly - it’s a winner.   Another new anthology that I LOVED this summer was Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew As Kids . Well - that pretty much says it all! This book is edited by Elissa Brent Weissman and I especially loved the images of the author’s hand written stories and diary entries and sketches from when they were young. And also hearing about the inspiration of a new typewriter or a teacher’s supportive comment on a report card or the chance to enter a writing contest. It’s fascinating to see the beginnings of these 25 writers’ journeys.     If you have students who like something a little dark, a little twisted - then Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods by Hal Johnson is one they are going to love being scared by. This collection is “20 Chilling Tales from the Wilderness”  told from the perspective of a cryptozoologist - a person who studies legendary beasts like Big Foot or the chupacabras. One reviewer called these “faux-lore” which is perfect.  My ten-year old and I really love listening to the podcast Lore together and I think this will really be up her alley. It comes out August 22nd so be on the lookout for that next week.   And finally - Funny Girl - edited by Betsy Bird. In fact, in our very next episode, I have the great pleasure of sharing with you a conversation with Betsy Bird about this book and LOTS of other things.  We talk a fair amount about it  in our interview so I think I’ll just say here that you should definitely go get it. It is truly laugh out loud funny. And oh do we need some humor in our lives. So definitely get this one and I’m...I’m hoping for a Volume 2! 7 Reasons Why You Should Include More Anthologies and Collections   I am going to say up front that I don’t have a ton of these in my classroom. But - I loved them as a child and I’ve noticed lately that my own daughters have been picking more and more of them up. I thought - I need to really expand that part of our library. So here are 7 reasons why you might want to consider including more anthologies and collections.   Anthologies are gateways to discovering other amazing authors. So a child might pick up Guys Read: Funny Business and be drawn to the Jeff Kinney story,  “Unaccompanied Minors” but then get introduced to the amazing Christopher Paul Curtis or David Lubar and suddenly discover their new favorite author. On the other hand, a collection of writing pieces all by one author is great when you want to go more in depth and dig into everything they have to offer. Often authors who are known for, say, novels or a certain genre - will play around in short pieces and try something new. Like poetry or a personal essay. I feel like a collection gives you a good sense of who an author is and more of a window into their life. Anyone who loves Gary Paulsen should read My Life in Dog Years. Anthologies and collections can help kids gain some reading traction if their stamina hasn’t been so great. They can get that satisfaction of finishing a story or an essay in a short amount of time and start to build up to longer texts. Especially at the beginning of the year or after a break, starting with something shorter can be a great idea. When I’ve had reading lulls in my ownlife, short stories can really kick-start me again. They are great for trying out new genres and new formats without the investment in a longer novel. My youngest daughter wouldn’t necessarily pick up a biography but she LOVED Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls. And although most of my students really love graphic novels, I’ve had more than few turn up their noses at that format. So I’ve handed them books like Comic Squad or Fairy Tale Comics and ask them to just try one story. Anthologies and collections introduce a greater variety of stories and perspectives into your life. On the last episode when I was chatting with Jillian Heise about #ClassroomBookADay, I was thinking about how reading a picture book each day can bring more so much more diversity into a classroom. And collections can do the same thing. In fact I was talking with my husband about this last night and he said it perfectly, “Would you rather get a box of all the same chocolates or would you rather get sampler with a dozen different flavors?” Yeah - I’m going for the flavors! And I might leave the cashew cluster for someone else, but that’s okay. Coming at this from a teacher’s point of view, reading the short stories and essays found in anthologies and collections are wonderful to offer as models for students’ own writing. With my 5th graders, we use the TCWRP Units of Study and our first writing unit is Narratives. And of course, I want to give them lots of examples and mentor texts. So I’ll take the first couple of weeks to read to them lots and lots of short narratives to really imprint in their mind what a good narrative sounds like and feels like. What the pacing and plotting is like in all kinds of narratives - from funny to serious. And finally - anthologies and collections are perfect for when you don’t want to jump into a long book yet or you only have little snippets of time to read.  I think they are great for traveling. If you’re on the bus or a plane, you can finish a full a story and don’t have to worry about rereading to pick back up the threads of a plot. In a classroom, if students are in book clubs and a couple members of the group have fallen behind in their reading and need to catch up, you don’t want the other students to start a new novel. So offering them a book like Flying Solo or Funny Girl is a great option. Closing   Okay - that wraps up our show this week. We have some great interviews and book talks coming up. Next week is the amazing Betsy Bird. And after that you can look forward to a conversations with Celia Perez about The First Rule of Punk and Danielle Davis - author of Zinnia and the Bees. I’ll also be chatting about Jason Reynold’s Patina and some really great new graphic novels. So be on the lookout for those.   And, if you have a question or an idea about a topic we should cover, I would love to hear from you. You can email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or connect on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between.   Thank you so much for joining me this week. You can find an outline of interviews and a full transcript of all the other parts of our show along with all of our previous episodes at AlltheWonders.com.     And, if you like what you hear and value the podcast, please leave a quick review or rating on iTunes or Stitcher.   Thanks again and see you soon!  Bye!

Body Break! OK, we couldn’t get the rights to the Participaction theme tune (damn you, Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod!) but we’re all about the human bod this week with our lovely guest, RMT and anatomy nerd Ray! We ask them the hard-hitting, visceral (sorry) questions–favorite muscle has three sub-categories, apparently–and get all that good knowledge on the various ways we can treat our fragile meat prisons a little better.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE 2017 ICE AWARDS AND/OR TO PURCHASE TICKETS, GO TO www.iceawards.ca Welcome to Episode 4 of ICEBREAKERS, the official 2017 ICE Awards podcast, celebrating the best of Atlantic Canadian creativity! Join hosts Shawn King, Partner and Chief Creative Officer from Arrivals +Departures, and Tyler MacLeod, VP Client Services at M5, as they interview the brightest minds in the region on the topic of Atlantic Canadian Creativity. Today's special guest AND ICE awards hosts Hal Johnson & Joanna McLeod are Canadian and fitness legends! Read about their amazing journey here: https://www.bodybreak.com/about/bb-story/

Persistence. Hal Johnson has it. Back in 1988, when he and Joanne McLeod, teamed up to create a series of 90-second televised public service announcements called Body Break to inspire Canadian audiences to “keep fit and have fun,” it wasn't embraced right away. In fact, Hal shopped the idea to various places but was turned down repeatedly including by one television network representative who told Hal he didn't feel Canada was ready to see a biracial couple on screen (Hal is half-black while Joanne is white). Others would have been angry, but Hal just used this challenge as motivation. Let's just say, due to his focus and sheer determination, he'd help Body Break become an iconic fixture on TV sets across the country. During this inspiring interview, you'll learn... The importance of taking the positives from rejection to find creative solutions Why you should do investigative work to uncover potential opportunities no one else sees Why it's an absolute must to look for ways to fill a need for people To find out more about Hal and his work with Body Break, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.

Hal Johnson from Body Break came on to discuss how Body Break came to be, The Santa Clarita Diet Netflix Promo and how social media is impacting health and fitness.

Matt's back in the bed studio, but this time it's truly merited: He's battling a cold! He's drinking fake Buckley's, He's praising Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod, netti pot rockets and jury duty ain't no beauty! Please click here to rate on iTunes! Continue reading →

Announcement: Hal Johnson from TV’s “Body Break” joins “Matters Of The Mind” at 8p ET to chat fitness & nutrition! The amazing Hal Johnson, one half of the power duo known as Hal Johnson and Joanne Mcleod, who have hosted “Body Break” for 25 years and viewed around the globe, joins Dr. Peter Sacco and Todd Miller tonight at 8p ET to discuss fitness, nutrition, hydration and MOTIVATION! Join us for a stimulating conversation that debunks some of the myths surrounding exercise, and how you can get fit thru small daily steps! You don’t need to join a pricey gym, or hire a trainer necessarily, tune in to find out why! If you miss it tonight, it will be on demand right here on Thursday: http://soundcloud.com/rtds/sets/matters-of-the-mind Catch up with Body Break: Body Break Website www.BodyBreak.com for amazing FREE resources Facebook Facebook.com/BodyBreak Twitter @bodybreak body break 25 years #body break, #bodybreak, #exercise, #fitness, #gym, #hal ohnson, #joannemcleod

Keeping that New Year's Resolution to get fit is the most likely promise to yourself you're going to break in 2014. So why not turn to the Canadian fitness power couple most likely to keep you on track? The post Hal Johnson of Body Break appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Things you forgot happened in 20-13. We’ll look at three words that made it into the dictionary last year and why we’ll spend all of 20-14 making up for it. We’ll look at some exciting Kickstarter projects for the new year – including a self propelling bicycle and an app that takes driving your car to a whole new level. Hal Johnson of Bodybreak and The Amazing Race joins us to tell us how to keep that new year’s resolution using technology – and why hitting the gym is only half the battle. How radio stations regain their listeners after going All Christmas Music. And the top Karaoke songs sung last night to ring in the new year. Plus: a Geeks and Beats Update on Justin Beiber’s retirement plans, and our live on location show in Vegas, baby, Vegas! The post NYE 2013: How About No? appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Boy, it's been awhile since we've aired a new episode. As Scott mentions in the intro to this latest episode, it's because we've both busy and unable to set aside the time to sit down with a guest. So we created a lovely clip show for you, until we can bring a guest in for our next episode. In this episode you'll hear: me chatting with Dave Cournoyer about Edmonton's forthcoming municipal election Scott chatting with Hal Johnson (yes, that Hal Johnson) about he and Joanne McLeod participating in the next Amazing Race Canada me chatting with Terah and Janelle from I Dig Your Girlfriend all about Pride Enjoy, and please leave us a comment letting us know what you thought. Image by Dave Sutherland on Flickr. Used under Creative Commons License.

Frankenstein’s Monster Talks! (Featuring the complete 1963 story, “Frankenstein’s Monster Talks!” written by Cherney Berg and performed by Hal Johnson &  Gabriel Dell.  Originally podcasted 9 October 2012, re-aired in 2015, and again in 2016 as “#20.2.”) Dr. Victor Frankenstein was a scientist of some renown during the early 1800’s, and was not only responsible for the … Continue reading Frankenstein’s Monster Talks!