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In this 1666th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Blue Rodeo drummer Glenn Milchem about his musical journey from Queen Street West to appearing on a stamp. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Silverwax, Yes We Are Open, Nick Ainisand RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

Jon G is back to talk about the biggest UK pop group of the late 90's - S Club! Formerly S Club 7, they had both a TV series and a string of huge hits on the charts. Although some members recently reunited, they sadly lost member Paul Cattermole in 2023. Recently after recording this episode, Jon G interviewed S Club member Jon Lee. You can learn more on Jon's social media pages. Jon and I also talk about his experience on the red carpet at TIFF interviewing celebrities like the legend, Robbie Williams, 299 Queen Street West documentary, Nasri from Magic! and more.

An entrepreneur, media personality, and advocate for positive change, Erica Ehm's career has spanned industries and generations. She was one of the first female hosts on MuchMusic, where her on-camera authenticity and powerful interviews made her a beloved figure in Canadian music culture. Ehm recently returned to her music industry roots, serving as consulting producer of the highly anticipated MuchMusic documentary 299 Queen Street West and hosting her critically acclaimed podcast, Reinvention of the VJ, both of which explore the cultural impact of the iconic music channel and its enduring influence. Ehm's accolades go well beyond music and television. As an award-winning songwriter, author, journalist, playwright, and sought-after speaker, she's known for her ability to reinvent herself and inspire others. In the world of marketing, she's respected for her pioneering work in content strategy and social media. Her company, Ehm & Co., and digital publishing brand YMC.ca, were recently acquired by Toys "R" Us Canada's ownership group, after earning numerous prestigious awards under her leadership, including a nomination for a Governor General's Innovation Award. Currently, she serves as the Director of Culture and Communication for the wealth preservation consultancy DDM Group.

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by iconic TV Personality and successful entrepreneur, Erica Ehm.  Erica has also earned a reputation as a powerful event host & speaker. Whether you know her from her days as a legendary MuchMusic VJ, as founder of YMC (Yummy Mummy Club), or her newly launched Podcast – Reinvention of the VJ, you'll be inspired by her experiences of innovation and reinvention. There isn't a stage Erica doesn't like. Three decades of performing. Thousands of hours of live television. Thirty years of speaking. Hundreds of fascinating interviews conducted. Scads of interesting panels moderated. Years of running profitable businesses. Shelves of awards won. Erica has stories and strategies to light up your stage and challenge your audience to think differently. As the founder of the niche publishing brand YMC.ca, and digital agency Ehm & Co, Erica has deep experience creating content and community. Under Erica's leadership, her companies have earned a dozen prestigious marketing and publishing awards. Her business became so impactful, the owners of Toys ‘R Us purchased her companies in 2022.  Erica is staying on with the organization as Chief Innovation Officer.  In 2021, she launched the Inside>Out Initiative, a not-for-profit to empower youth. She also collaborated on the launch of the successful ‘It Doesn't Have to Hurt' initiative, a science-media partnership designed to bring evidence-based information about children's pain to parents. Her remarkable ability to reinvent, influence, and lead is chronicled in her eagerly anticipated book Bold Face, and shared in her new podcast: Reinvention of the VJ:  She gets personal with other MuchMusic personalities and explores the challenges of reinvention with entertaining anecdotes and useful insights to inspire you to face the next chapter of your life. Originally a MuchMusic television host, for more than a decade since, Erica has partnered with some of the world's top brands to build community through content marketing and social media. Her collaborations with research scientists to mobilize knowledge are considered ground-breaking.  For Erica, community building and kindness is just what our world needs in this era of addressing loneliness and isolation, craving belonging and connection.  Erica has built a multimedia portfolio that includes credits as an author, songwriter, journalist, host/MC, and keynote speaker. If that weren't enough, she also played a starring role in Sean Menard's groundbreaking documentary, “299 Queen Street West.” And now, the legendary Erica Ehm is joining Canadian rock band “Glass Tiger” as their opening act, in a multi-city tour all across the country! To hear Glass Tiger's songs from this interview and to checkout Erica's website and Glass Tiger's website, click on the links below: Erica Ehm's Website - https://www.ericaehm.com/ Glass Tiger's Website - https://glasstiger.ca/?srsltid=AfmBOoqFjSkQP-cRdGA1zv83XVvoWMbDfw0gR80ZHlGloyLQPKv_EOmv “Don't Forget Me” by Glass Tiger - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx6_-urg5fo "Someday” by Glass Tiger - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHYtsnSlCg0 “I Will Be There” by Glass Tiger -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTdSfnaW-n8 Follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

Gunfire erupted near Queen Street West and Sudbury Street during a shootout that led to 23 arrests and 16 firearms seized; a new report suggests Toronto food banks have faced three million visits in this past year; plus, Toronto's oldest pizzeria celebrates 60 years.

 Kristen Gale's life went from zero to TEN real quick.  After she got fired a second time from her second internship (who even knew unpaid interns could get fired?) she took a fortuitous wrong turn on Queen Street West in Toronto,  and the neighborhood's "pearls of promise" set her into action.  Almost overnight, her concept of a beauty bar that had the efficiency of low-end nail salons with the standards of high-end spas became THE TEN SPOT. Kristen tells it all as it happened;  how her business has evolved into an international franchise model over the past 17 + years, big learnings, shower-cry moments and what she still loves most about The TEN SPOT.  In this conversation, we discuss: How The TEN SPOT went from idea to construct A detailed account of how she secured financing (because it shouldn't be a secret that most businesses require MONEY) The jump from one location to many Stumbling onto the notion that she had created the foundation for a franchise business Growth moments that came from "dumb-dumb" mistakes all the way through The absolute power of asking questions Self awareness and self belief ...And so much more. Am I convinced that I need to open a TEN SPOT franchise location now? Probably. If you have thoughts or feedback to share, we are here for it! Find us on Instagram @Esther_Has_A_Postcast and we want the judgement, so please do "rate & review" wherever you stream your podcasts.

A few months ago filmmaker Sean Menard released his MuchMusic documentary entitled 299 Queen Street West, celebrating the history and cultural significance of what would come to be known as "The Nation's Music Station".  I attended the premiere screening at Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto, spoke to Rick Campanelli, Denise Donlon, Ed the Sock, Sook-Yin Lee, Bill Welychka, and other Much alum as they walked the red carpet, and offer my personal thoughts on the film here.     

If you haven't heard yet, there's an amazing new documentary about the cultural phenomenon that was Canada's Much Music channel called 299 Queen Street West, and one of the true standout stars that participates is television personality and former Much Music VJ Rick "The Temp" Campanelli. While Rick has gone on to continue to be a presence on our TV sets through his hosting role on Entertainment Tonight Canada and his recent appearance on The Traitors Canada, those early days of his career hold a special place in his heart. This is why he's been so supportive in taking part in and promoting 299 Queen Street West, to share the legacy of and remember Canada's Music Station. It's a fun trip down memory road with Rick Campanelli you won't want to miss, so check it out! Some great ways to subscribe to We Talk Podcasts. Try us on Apple Podcasts. For those of you looking for an alternative we're now available on Stitcher Radio. You can also check the show out on the versatile TuneIn radio. And join the We Talk Conversation on Twitter @wetalkpodcasts. Plus give us a like now on Facebook. And check out the WTM archives for more amazing interviews,    

If you haven’t heard yet, there’s an amazing new documentary about the cultural phenomenon that was Canada’s Much Music channel called 299 Queen Street West, and one of the true standout stars that participates is television personality and former Much Music VJ Rick “The Temp” Campanelli. While Rick has gone on to continue to be […] The post WTMusic: Rick Campanelli Talks 299 Queen St West & Much Music appeared first on We Talk Podcasts.

This weeks guest is Shamez Amlani. Having grown up in Toronto, 19 year old Shamez got a summer job as a busser at Le Select Bistro on Queen Street West back in 1989. Little did he know this was the beginning of a lifelong career in the restaurant industry. Quickly moving into his favourite position behind the bar, he found his passion creating opportunities for strangers to meet and setting the scene in that third place - not home, not work, where one can be free. After extensive travels in Europe and a return home to hone his knowledge as waiter and bartender, Shamez re-located to Paris in '93 to start a new life. There he managed a small bar while continuing to travel and have many adventures touring with a band, pretending to be a writer, teaching English, eventually returning to Toronto in '97. He came back to Le Select as bar manager while his new life partner Maria Flawia Litwin forged a career as fashion designer and eventually contemporary artist. By the time 2000 had come around, he realized the only thing to do next was open a place of his own, so with friend and chef Mike Harrington and Maria, they opened La Palette in Kensington Market, imagining that their humble French Bistro would last a year, maybe two. Instead, the place became well entrenched in the neighbourhood and Shamez discovered a passion for community activism while helping to create Pedestrian Sundays, car-free neighbourhood celebrations where street food and live music were king. In 2005 they bought out their chef partner and continued to push the boundaries of what a restaurant could be as they laid down deeper roots in Toronto. When the lease came up for renewal, La Palette cast its net wider and opened a second, bigger and more ambitious place on Shamez's old stomping grounds of Queen West. After closing the original location, he vowed never to run two businesses at the same time again, a promise he couldn't keep. In addition to running the new place with tall ceilings, open kitchen, and a long bar, La Palette was also involved with an artist collective called Fedora Upside Down where he ran the bar and catering at legendary events that brought thousands of people together to celebrate diverse global music traditions. All of these inspirations came together with the birth of a new venue a block away, Drom Taberna in 2018. It was an Eastern European Tavern that was casual and affordable with live world music every day and a kitchen that stays open very late. Maria and Shamez invited some of their staff to be partners in the business with the opportunity to work off their share with sweat equity. It quickly became a staple on a street known for great bars and live music venues. Drom is as much a community centre as it is a venue, for the staff and artists that fill the space with great vibes and the public that find it to be an incredibly safe, multicultural and queer friendly space. When the pandemic hit, everyone involved with the two places was too stubborn to quit, having lived the immigrant experience which held creative problem solving and perseverance as core tenets. La Palette became a wine shop and Drom a deli and grocery store, with both places staying a moving target while navigating outdoor dining, repeated lockdowns and re-openings, and insurmountable economic and emotional hardships. Now, both places continue to be vibrant cultural hubs where you'll usually find Shamez at his favourite place behind the bar at La Palette, enjoying the buzz of a busy night, or on the dance floor by the stage at Drom. One couldn't ask for a better job, making fun for so many friends and strangers alike. Links lapalettequeenwest.ca dromtaberna.com @lapalettequeenwest @dromtaberna @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @argyle_arms_2023 @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

In episode 112 of The Johnny Rogers Show I caught up with Much Music & ET Canada legend, Rick Campanelli! Rick's word for the episode is ‘magical' and I couldn't think of a better way to describe Much Music. We talk about how he got his start, the new 299 Queen Street West documentary & so much more! EP #112 - The Johnny Rogers Show LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Thejohnnyrogers APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-johnny-rogers-show/id1652119790 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeYAHbIbsxTf8UChBAUIy YOUTUBE: /  @TheJohnnyRogersShow  + everywhere podcasts are available Follow Rick on social media https://www.instagram.com/rick_campanelli https://twitter.com/RickACampanelli https://www.facebook.com/rickcampanelli/ https://www.299queenstreetwest.com/ Follow Johnny Rogers on social media https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnyrogersshow/ https://www.twitter.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnylatenight https://www.twitch.tv/thejohnnyrogers https://www.spoti.fi/3uGt9U9

Today on Bud's #WeeklyGeekOut . . . a documentary about MuchMusic just came out, and it's awesome. But a cease and desist might keep you from seeing it. =) webmeister Bud Listen and get more details at TheZone.fm/geekout

In this Episode, Frank's close friend, MuchMusic Alumni Rick Campanelli returns for his second appearance on the podcast. Rick is in town for "299 Queen Street West", the Canada-wide Premiere of the documentary about the "Nation's Music Station" and how it played a big role in all our lives. At a time before social media even existed, before cell phones or YOUTUBE, MUCH was everything to us. Listen to Rick as he tells some insightful stories from the hey days of MM. It's always an "intimate and interactive" conversation when these two friends sit down for a chat!  This Episode is Sponsored By: www.lesdeliceslafrenaie.com The Drive Podcast is Brought to you by: www.ownspace.com  

TBT to the heart of the story of Much Music. Part of our chat with Sean Menard, the director of 299 Queen Street West. 

Brenton interviews Erica Ehm, a former MuchMusic personality, about the upcoming documentary about the iconic music channel and its impact on Canadian culture. o Erica discusses her experiences hosting various shows at MuchMusic, including cross-promotion and personalities, and how the building and its programming were integral to Canadian youth culture. • Innovation and creativity in the entertainment industry. 6:02 o Erica reflects on MuchMusic's innovative culture in the 80s, emphasizing intrapreneurship and employee ownership. • Creativity, passion, and growth in the workplace. 11:51 o MuchMusic's open culture allowed creatives to flourish, leading to engaged employees and minimal turnover. o Brenton believes that the success of MuchMusic and its personalities can be attributed to their authenticity and passion for music. • The impact of MuchMusic on Canadian culture and media. 17:18 o Brenton Donnelly and Erica reflect on the impact of MuchMusic on their lives and Canadian culture, with a focus on the show's personalities and its role as a curator of Canadian culture. o MuchMusic was a Canadian music and art scene game-changer by curating content and bringing diverse talent together, creating a sense of cohesion and oneness among young people. o The lack of a centralized platform for Canadian culture and media has led to a splintering of the country, with no mainstream media outlet bringing people together and innovating with technology. • How the speaker got their start in broadcasting at MuchMusic. 22:45 o Erica failed and made mistakes early on in their career, but used those experiences to learn and improve their craft. o Erica did not fit the mold of a traditional broadcaster but found success by embracing their imperfections and being authentic. • The history and potential revival of MuchMusic. 28:51 o Brenton reflects on the unique atmosphere of MuchMusic's Queen Street West building when he worked as a tour manager from 1998 to 2003. o JD Roberts was an early mentor for the show, with Roberts providing guidance on preparation and work ethic. o Catherine McClanahan was the first girl hired, followed by Erica 9 months later, and helped consult on the documentary. o Erica suggests repurposing old music videos and interviews for new audiences but acknowledges a need for a modern platform for Canadian youth to engage with music and culture. • Concert ticket prices and resale market. 36:23 o We discuss the decline of stadium and arena acts due to high ticket prices and lack of fairness in the ticket-buying process. o Artists and consumers are concerned about high ticket prices, with resellers and bots contributing to inflated costs. o Brent agrees that ticket prices are too high and need to be addressed, especially for young people who are struggling to find jobs. o Erica believes that the problem is not with the artists but with the middlemen who are profiting from the industry, damaging the future of the music business. • Disrupting mainstream industries and finding new career paths. 47:08 o Erica believes that the ticketing industry will be disrupted, while Brenton sees conversations about everything all the time and wants to have more of them. o Erica hopes to challenge mainstream leaders and media organizations by leveraging their unique skills in interviewing and moderating. • Overcoming rejection and finding success. 54:11 o Erica uses her philosophy of "there's always an opportunity lurking in every time you're turned down" to stay positive and find new opportunities, even when faced with rejection. • Touring, podcasting, and personal growth. 1:01:46 o Brenton and Erica discuss the upcoming tour and the uncertainty about who will perform. o Erica shares her passion for music and storytelling, discusses upcoming documentary projects, and thanks listeners for tuning in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston take to the red carpet at the 299 Queen Street West Much Music documentary premiere to speak with former VJs. Karim interviews former Much Music VJs about their favourite memories of Much Music, including stories of their experiences at the network and the impact of the station on Canadian culture. Gregg and Karim also talked about the premiere of the Much Music documentary, 299 Queen Street West, and the opportunity to meet special guests, including Ed the Sock, Steve Anthony, Monika Deol, Sook-Yin Lee, Denise Donlon, and musician Andy Kim. Additionally, Andy Kim shared details about his upcoming Christmas show at Massy Hal. Gregg and Karim reminisced about past interviews with Much Music VJs. Overall, the interviews were a nostalgic and engaging discussion of Much Music's influence on viewers and the music industry.

Step back in time to 1984. It's a pivotal year in the history of Canadian television — it's the year Much Music was born. In this episode of Chatter that Matters, we look at its fascinating journey and Canadian content that competed with the best in the world.   Much Music was one of the first Canadian specialty channels; this ground-breaking concept emerged from the vision of two trailblazing individuals, Moses Znaimer and John Martin. Against all odds, with limited resources but boundless creativity, they created a cultural phenomenon that captured Canadians' hearts and took on the mighty MTV.   I recorded the show at 299 Queen Street West, where it all came together, and sat down with two of Much Music's iconic VJs, Erica Ehm and Rick Campanelli. Erica takes listeners on a nostalgic journey as she recounts the early days, what it was like to interview legendary figures such as Kurt Cobain, and how what she learned there enabled her to become a successful entrepreneur. Meanwhile, Rick shares his remarkable journey of securing his dream job through a contest and turning that win into his phenomenal broadcasting career.   Together, Erica and Rick transport us back to an era when Canadian content reigned supreme, and Much Music was at the forefront of this cultural revolution. Discover the untold stories, challenges, and sheer passion fuelled this channel's meteoric rise. A moment in time that will stand the test of time.   Alan Depencier, the CMO of RBC, joins the show and puts on a master class on what it takes to create content that engages your audience in an era of infinite choice and discerning tastes.   It is a beautiful story, a proud moment for Canadian creativity, and some outstanding takeaways.   Time Codes:   00:01.      Tony's opening 00:02:16  Erica and Rick recall their time at Much Music. 00:06:33  Moses Znaimer reinvented media, inspired entrepreneurship, encouraged creativity. 00:08:33 Leaders in the corporate world should embody the flexibility, creativity, and fluidity exhibited by Moses, challenging the traditional thinking of "my way or the highway" embraced by old white men. Erica suggests that Tony should run more businesses or coach individuals, as he has demonstrated the ability to inspire and empower others in the past, much like Moses. 00:12:15 Erica Ehm and Rick Campanelli discuss their favorite interviews and an upcoming interactive tour based on the Documentary 299 Queen Street West. 00:18:25 Rick dreams of being like Erica and Steve, but it seems impossible. Enjoyed watching the interviews and VJ's behavior. 00:21:33 Rick - I wanted to win the contest tied to the movie "The Temp" in 1993. 00:24:10 Rick sits at Erica's desk.  Never again.  00:28:15 The lesson: Find your own path in life, don't follow others. 00:32:03 Erica on her role with 299 Queen Street West. It was an nteresting experience meeting new and old people for a documentary. Initially skeptical, but became a consulting producer. The finished product exceeded expectations. 00:35:05  Rick flies to Austin to be there for the premier. . 00:37:30 Rick's humility and talent were exceptional, inspiring a lesson for everyone. In a world focused on validation and self-promotion, we should embrace humility. Canadians can produce world-class content, even with limited resources. 00:42:44 Alan Depencier joins the show.  Music is returning after COVID, with live events sponsored by RBCX featuring renowned artists and supporting lesser-known ones. RBCX offers profile, support, and guidance for artists' careers. 00:44:03 Grateful for Alan's presence, future endeavours mentioned.  

Join us as we relive our unforgettable experience at the premiere of the documentary "299 Queen Street West" by Sean Menard, held at the prestigious Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto. We share our thoughts, highlights, and the cultural significance of this remarkable film event. Tune in for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at this captivating evening celebrating the iconic MuchMusic era.

In this 1331st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Michael Williams about the premiere of 299 Queen Street West at Roy Thomson Hall, the film itself, and all the great music he's been a part of in his lengthy career. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Pumpkins After Dark, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.

“299 Queen Street West” kicks off its Canadian tour. The documentary celebrates the history of the nation's beloved music station MuchMusic. Andrika De Lanerolle chimes in with her thoughts on the film.

In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press discusses the tentative deal that the Canadian Autoworkers have reached with Ford (14:05). Marco Pasqua tells you about Cruise's prototype for a wheelchair-accessible robotaxi (24:30). And entertainment critic Amy Amantea shares her thoughts on the live action remake of “The Little Mermaid” (40:10). - In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Steven Scott previews WordPress Accessibility Day (1:13:54). And Andrika De Lanerolle reviews the documentary “299 Queen Street West” (1:36:06).

Join Oliver as he chills with the remarkable Rick Campanelli, who makes his triumphant return to the podcast! Rick is easily one of the most recognizable Canadian television and radio personalities of all time, delighting audiences for decades with his undeniable charisma. His prowess as an interviewer and vast knowledge of pop culture were always on full display during his vocation as both a beloved MuchMusic VJ and host of Entertainment Tonight Canada. The convo kicks off with talk about the brand new documentary '299 Queen Street West' by director Sean Menard. The film weaves together tons of archival footage to chronicle the magical history behind MuchMusic and the people that made it so special. A cross-Canada tour is about to begin, which will also feature live discussions with iconic VJs (including Rick) after each screening! Later on, Oliver learns Rick's secret to looking eternally youthful and why family values are so important to him. He also shares memories of some of his favourite celebrity encounters throughout his career, and sheds light on what it was like being a part of the ill-fated Woodstock '99 Festival. All this and so much more in this wonderful episode! Recorded on August 10th, 2023 Audio/Visual Production by Brian Reilly Edited (poorly) by Oliver George Additional editing and graphics by Maverick Reilly ARCADE- Oliver: 25 / Guests: 12 (No match! Too late when we wrapped!) ©2023 Just Chill with Oliver George

Ed buries the hatchet with Sean Menard, the filmmaker behind the new documentary "299 Queen Street West", about the rise and fall of Muchmusic. Sean chose not to include Ed in the interview narrations about the channel and he explains why plus what the doc is all about and the effort it took to get it made.

This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to an exciting new documentary all about Much Music called

Bill and I chatted about his early days as a MUCH VJ, his brand new book titled A HAPPY HAS-BEEN- Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by one of Canada's Foremost Entertainment Journalists. We talk about the documentary 299 Queen Street West tour that starts in Toronto on September 22nd and also makes a stop in Hamilton on NOV 4th.  Who was your fav Much Music VJ? 

Our latest Muchmusic VJ to visit DNP is none other than the incredible Michael Williams! One of the OG VJ's on Much, he hosted shows such as Rap City, Pepsi Power Hour, and Soul In The City. He's got great stories to share, and will be on tour for the release across Canada of the Muchmusic documentary "299 Queen Street West".

The latest episode in our Muchmusic series is with the legendary Rick Campanelli! We discuss the upcoming documentary about Muchmusic, "299 Queen Street West", his highlights of winning the Temp contest, and becoming the VJ we know and love. 

This week's guest is iconic television personality and now author, Bill Welychka! On August 31st, he'll release his debut memoir, Bill Welychka: A Happy Has-Been. Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by One of Canada's Foremost Entertainment Journalists. You'll remember him as the longest-running MuchMusic VJ with countless interviews and awards under his belt. He's currently a morning television personality in Kingston, Ontario. Bill will tell Jann and Sarah about the Crave Original Documentary about MuchMusic entitled 299 Queen Street West ahead of it's release in September.  You can find out more about his memoir and pre-order the book at www.billwelychka.ca. You can visit www.299queenstreetwest.com for further details about the MuchMusic Documentary.

Global News Morning Kingston's Bill Welychka talks about starting at MuchMusic the same week he graduated from Seneca College's Radio and TV Arts program, the surreal experience of moving from WATCHING [on tv] to WORKING alongside Christopher Ward/Steve Anthony/Michael Williams/Laurie Brown/Denise Donlon, sliding from MuchMusic over to MuchMoreMusic, his anticipation for and involvement in the upcoming MuchMusic documentary '299 Queen Street West,' why the visionary Moses Znaimer's Speakers Corner was way ahead of YouTube, how his move to Kingston allowed him to rekindle friendships with The Tragically Hip, his memories of fun [and not so fun] interviews with Prince/David Bowie/Robert Smith/Mick Jagger/Lindsay Buckingham/Mick Fleetwood/Avril Lavigne/Blur/Liam Gallagher/Goo Goo Dolls, why he absolutely loves living in Kingston, and what you can look forward to in his upcoming autobiography! Bill's autobiography “Bill Welychka, A Happy Has-Been” is coming soon! For more info please go to www.BillWelychka.ca TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Muchmusic series continue with VJ Bill Welychka! Not only was he the host of shows such as ClipTrip and Outlaws & Heroes, he was a talented video editor at Much before becoming a VJ. Bill was instrumental in the development of the channel MuchMoreMusic, and continues to work in television. His new book "A Happy Has-Been" hits the shelves this fall, and you can see him on the documentary tour "299 Queen Street West" across Canada soon.

Freed Developments' Glen Baxter talks about making the move from Montreal to Toronto, doing CBC French language traffic reports without ever owning a car, getting ‘the call' in 1991 from Moses Znaimer, his 20 years at 299 Queen Street West for MuchMusic/CityTV/CTV's In Fashion, his excellent interactions with David Bowie/Drake/Rihanna/Deadmau5/Jeanne Beker/Tim Blanks/Jay Levine/Rick Campanelli/Dave Foley/Alex Lifeson/Joe Mimran/Michael Budman/Don Green, his NOT so excellent interactions with Barney the Dinosaur [so many PR people!] & an unnamed world-famous illusionist ['watch my hairline!'], why the MMVAs were ‘the greatest day of the year,' the strict 'addition by subtraction' rule he applies to his closet full of 25 winter suits/25 summer suits, and the 20 year burden he endured being clothed head to toe by Hugo Boss! 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

Iconic Canadian television station MuchMusic was the little channel that could, surviving in the face of long odds to thrive and make a massive cultural impact in both their home country and around the world. Film maker Sean Menard is capturing the unique and bold times of the stations early years in his documentary "299 Queen Street West", the physical home of MuchMusic for most of it's lifetime. One of the key components of the movie is the interview with the legendary group of VJs that were on the ground floor for the kickoff of MuchMusic as the station sought to establish themselves in those early days. That includes such former WTM guests as Christopher Ward and Erica Ehm, and this episodes visitor, the fabulous Michael Williams. Michael Williams brought a level of cool and class to MuchMusic that was vital to establishing the station's vibe, and there's lots of talk on this episode of the We Talk Music podcast about those times, the documentary, and what Michael Williams is up to no. It's a great show so check it out! Some great ways to subscribe to We Talk Podcasts. Try us on Apple Podcasts. For those of you looking for an alternative we're now available on Stitcher Radio. You can also check the show out on the versatile TuneIn radio. And join the We Talk Conversation on Twitter @wetalkpodcasts. Plus give us a like now on Facebook. And check out the WTM archives for more amazing interviews,    

Please don't switch on unsolicited tech mailed to your house, please enjoy Severance S1 'cause that's probably all we'll have, and please stop letting Ryan Seacrest take every job in the world. Bud's Weekly Geek-out 07:10 – trojan smartwatch Coming Soon 14:25 – Challengers (in theatres September 15) 16:40 – FYC – I'm The Homelander 18:55 – Warrior Nun will return for S2 NOT coming soon 20:42 – Netflix phases out ‘basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada 28:42 – Meta will end news (reading and sharing) on Facebook and Instagram for all Canadians 33:44 – Severance Season 2 has been halted indefinitely 36:38 – The Idol now ending this Sunday after 5 episodes, not 6 Geek News Proper 39:28 – June 21 Nintendo Direct (Bud recaps) 48:13 – Ryan Seacrest will host Wheel of Fortune after Pat Sajak retires next year 56:08 – 299 Queen Street West premieres in Toronto (September 22, then tours Canada) 57:00 – Arnold Schwarzenegger makes ST5 casting announcement 58:43 – David Corenswet Is Superman, Rachel Brosnahan Is Lois Lane in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy 1:07:56 – Microsoft is raising Xbox Series X and Game Pass prices in most countries Listener mailbag (geekout@TheZone.fm) 1:08:49 – thanks to Zoner NinjaFlyer for the new five-star review! ”Started listening during the Snap and haven't stopped. 2-hour pod, 2-hour pod!!” Reviews and Recommendayshes 1:10:58 – 91-Second Movie Review: Extraction 2 (find more at TheZone.fm/movies/) related: amazing chase scene BTS, helicopter BTS 1, 2, 3 1:20:04 – Asteroid City (Pol) – Secret Invasion E01 – Resurrection related: SLJ says Marvel has shot down drones that fly over sets article 1:42:27 – The Flash (Pol) 1:51:12 – Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Kirsten) 1:53:37 – submersible followup Join The Geek-out Podcast's Facebook page (where we'll release new episodes, and where you can talk with us) and Facebook group (where fans of the podcast can gather and talk geeky stuff)! Questions? Comments? Corrections? Suggestions? e-mail geekout@TheZone.fm Subscribe to The Zone's Geek-out Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Or, copypasta this link to subscribe using your podcatcher of choice: https://omny.fm/shows/the-geek-out-podcast/playlists/podcast.rss And, get more Zone podcasty goodness at TheZone.fm/podcast

In this 1265th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Liana Kerzner about her years working at 299 Queen Street West, how she ended up working with Ed the Sock, her mental health advocacy work and video games. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, the Yes We Are Open podcast from Moneris, The Moment Lab, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.

In this 1245th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Sean Menard, director of the new MuchMusic documentary 299 Queen Street West. Sean answers Mike's many questions about who was invited to participate, who was not, who declined and who was uninvited. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, the Yes We Are Open podcast from Moneris, The Moment Lab, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.

With unprecedented access to the MuchMusic archives, 299 Queen Street West tells the story of a scrappy Canadian television upstart from the perspective of the VJ's who at the time had no prior TV hosting experience, received no direction, no scripts and broadcasted live across the country. Director Sean Menard and legendary VJ Rick "the Temp" Campanelli joined Becky and Shai for the most anticipated interview of SXSW, and it did not disappoint. Join the FNM Fam for an emotional journey through the most influential music television of our childhood.  Follow all of the Friday Night Movie SXSW 2023 coverage and join Becky and Shai at the Wonder House March 11-14, noon-5pm, at Café Blue Downtown Austin, courtesy of the University of Arizona.  Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: the DC Abortion Fund, HIAS, NAACP Legal Defense Fund | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Catch up on all the Friday Night Movie SXSW special coverage in this playlist, including featured interviews from SXSW Wonder House hosted by the University of Arizona.  Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or  @paperBKprincess.  Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched.  Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat.  Subscribe and leave a review on IOS or Android at frinightmovie.com.

Hamiltonians were hit with a tax increase last year and it's looking like this year will be following suit. The catch is that this year will see a much larger jump. How necessary is this increase and what will the money collected go towards? Guest: Tom Jackson, Ward 6 Councillor, City of Hamilton - A documentary about MuchMusic is set to come out. Whether you know about this staple TV channel or not, this documentary will set the stage and tell the story of the place that built many careers. Guest: Sean Menard, Director, 299 Queen Street West

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Surrey uses provincial communities fund to pay for police transition and drop property tax increase to 12.5% Frank Bucholtz, Surrey Now-Leader Columnist discusses Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke's announcement of a drop in property tax increase to 12.5% Richmond farmland removed from ALR for recycling and landfill operations Harold Steves, Former Richmond City Councillor and Former MLA discusses Richmond farmland being removed from ALR. The lack of capacity in Vancouver hotels Royce Chwin, President and CEO of Destination Vancouver discusses why there is a lack of capacity in Vancouver hotels 299 Queen Street West - documenting the legacy of MuchMusic Sean Menard, Director of 299 Queen Street West discusses the history of MuchMusic Thwarting a rodent home invasion Andy Baryer, Mouse hunter and Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses his adventures trying to catch a mouse in his house. Lack of hotel capacity in Vancouver - is cost a reason for this? Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant discusses the lack of hotel capacity in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your favorite novel?   It's a hard question. A big question! A question that makes most people hmmm for a while before they get to an answer. If they get to an answer! But I think I know mine. My favorite novel is A Fraction of a Whole by Steve Toltz.   First, the book came to me in an interesting way. I walked into wonderful indie bookstore Type on Queen Street West in downtown Toronto a couple days before my wedding to Leslie. I was looking for a good book to take on my honeymoon. (Insert obvious joke: "You wanted to read on your honeymoon?" But yes. I did. We did!)   I spent two or three hours with incredible bookseller Kalpna who painstakingly picked book after book off the shelf working through my way-too-long list of criteria: the book couldn't be too heavy, it couldn't be too *physically* large, but it also had to last the trip because I only had one tiny bag so, you know, it had to simultaneously be fairly dense. And it had to be fiction. And it had to be fast-paced. And it would be good if it was funny. And, and, and...   Well, Kalpna (bless her) kept pulling books off the shelves and I kept doing The First Five Pages Test to check every book for pace, tone, rhythm, style, and language. I must have flipped through a few dozen books before I ended up with A Fraction of a Whole by Steve Toltz. A book I'd never heard of! By a guy I'd never heard of!   Why? Well, the first sentence pulled me in: “You never hear about a sportsman losing his sense of smell in a tragic accident and for good reason; in order for the universe to teach excruciating lessons that we are unable to apply in later life, the sportsman must lose his legs, the philosopher his mind, the painter his eyes, the musician his ears, the chef his tongue.” I kept reading and it just took off from there. Piles of accolades littered across the jacket helped too: “Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize”, "Finalist for The Guardian First Book Award", "Deserves a place next to The Confederacy of Dunces" (Wall Street Journal), "Soars like a rocket!" (LA Times), "A comic masterpiece!" (Ottawa Citizen) and on and on...   I fell deep into Steve's Toltz's absurd world of endless turns and surprise pearls of wisdom and spent years since then trying to land this interview with him! He is a deep and focused writer who is well off social media and doesn't do "the rounds" so it took some time. I emailed him some of my favorite lines from his books, sat in the front row to hear him speak at the International Festival of Authors, and waited -- just waited! -- for his next novel to come out so I could try again. And now it finally has...   Steve Toltz was born in 1972 in Sydney, Australia and he is the Man Booker-shortlisted award-winning novelist of three books including A Fraction of the Whole (2008), Quicksand (2016), and his newest Here Goes Nothing (2022). I personally recommend starting with A Fraction of the Whole because it was so deeply affecting to me and many folks I've recommended it to, but all three contain his wholly original sideways genius that constantly amazes and surprises.   Steve has lived in Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Barcelona, Paris, and Los Angeles and worked as a cameraman, telemarketer, security guard, private investigator, teacher, screenwriter, and, well, a lot more. I'm not sure he's right but he says in this interview: "If you want to become a novelist you sort of have to be a loser for a while.”   I was so excited to talk to Steve Toltz and we go deep on many things including: fear of death, Woody Allen, writing by hand in two-hour chunks, finding your voice, anonymity and success, Russian Literature, how to avoid quitting, how to start big projects, raising readers, books for boys, and, of course, the incredible Steve Toltz's 3 most formative books.   It is my privilege, pleasure, and honor to share this conversation. As always, I'll be in your left ear, Steve will be in your right, and we pull up a chair between us for you to come on in...   Let's flip the page into Chapter 119 now…   What You'll Learn: What does fear of death make us do? What are the different ways authors develop character in a novel? What is the value of a reading list? What is the connection between Woody Allen and Russian Literature? What misconceptions do we have about classical literature? What is Steve's writing process? What is the power of writing by hand? What does it mean to write with your subconscious? What is a writer's voice? How do writer's deal with anonymity and success? How do we not quit big projects? How can we learn to accept criticism? How do we separate the art from the artist? How do you raise a reader? What are the best books for young boys? How can we reclaim our focus?   You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/119   Leave us a voicemail. Your message may be included in a future chapter: 1-833-READ-A-LOT.     Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list    3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Angie Thomas, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the Bookseller, Vishwas the Uber Driver, Roxane Gay, David Mitchell, Vivek Murthy, Mark Manson, Seth Godin, Judy Blume and Quentin Tarantino. 3 Books is published on the lunar calendar with each of the 333 chapters dropped on the exact minute of every single new moon and every single full moon all the way up to 5:21 am on September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show and is 100% non-profit with no ads, no sponsors, no commercials, and no interruptions. 3 Books has 3 clubs including the End of the Podcast Club, the Cover to Cover Club, and the Secret Club, which operates entirely through the mail and is only accessible by calling 1-833-READ-A-LOT. Each chapter is hosted by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, etc. For more info check out: https://www.3books.co  

Priced To Sell Merchandise is FINALLY HERE, and what better lead gen then representing PTS!!! We have baseball and dad hats, hoodie and T-Shirts LIVE on the site NOW! Go get some while you can!https://www.pricedtosellpodcast.com/On todays episode, Matt chats to Josh Benoliel - partner at condos.ca and property.ca about his alternatives for mindfulness, how the top agents have an ‘eat and kill' mindset, why selling a house is also about showing the neighbourhood and how Burning Man changed his life plus much MUCH MORE!Welcome to Season 2 of the Priced To Sell Podcast, Toronto's #1 Real Estate Podcast!#RealEstate #Toronto  #InvestingListen On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ABqywDQ01dpreOpnvRAOa?si=Io-hiIqDRiaFnoFVpMxTsgiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/priced-to-sell-podcast/id1571152353SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbk5JEEqtkaBBr9KB2MDIgFOLLOW MATT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mattcampoli/?hl=enPTS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pricedtosellpodcast/?hl=enFOLLOW GUEST: https://www.instagram.com/jbenols/?hl=enKing Street's western terminus is at an intersection with The Queensway to the west, Roncesvalles Avenue to the north, and Queen Street West to the east. King runs to the south-east briefly before curving to the east until just west of Parliament Street. There, it curves north-east until terminates at a merge with Queen Street East just west of the Don River and north of the Corktown Common. Prior to a realignment, Eastern Avenue was the East end of King Street and crossed the Don at the King Street Bridge (which has since been abandoned). Yonge Street, the north–south divider of many Toronto east–west streets, divides King Street into King Street East and King Street West.Heady with Gen Z and millennial energy, Liberty Village has a youthful, campus-meets-condo vibe. Bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes buzz with energy, especially on game nights when one of the local teams (Toronto Wolfpack and Toronto FC) take to the pitch. Liberty Village also functions as one of the city's creative corridors with production facilities, agencies and tech firms operating out of lofts and studio spaces in converted former warehouses.

Priced To Sell Merchandise is FINALLY HERE, and what better lead gen then representing PTS!!! We have baseball and dad hats, hoodie and T-Shirts LIVE on the site NOW! Go get some while you can!https://www.pricedtosellpodcast.com/On todays episode, Matt chats to Azra Gregor of The Agency about her journey to Canada as an immigrant and how she balances motherhood with international real estate. Azra explains why its important to be versed in many cultures with such high immigration rates to Canada.Welcome to Season 2 of the Priced To Sell Podcast, Toronto's #1 Real Estate Podcast!#RealEstate #Toronto  #InvestingListen On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ABqywDQ01dpreOpnvRAOa?si=Io-hiIqDRiaFnoFVpMxTsgiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/priced-to-sell-podcast/id1571152353SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbk5JEEqtkaBBr9KB2MDIgFOLLOW MATT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mattcampoli/?hl=enPTS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pricedtosellpodcast/?hl=enFOLLOW GUEST: https://www.instagram.com/azragregor/?hl=enKing Street's western terminus is at an intersection with The Queensway to the west, Roncesvalles Avenue to the north, and Queen Street West to the east. King runs to the south-east briefly before curving to the east until just west of Parliament Street. There, it curves north-east until terminates at a merge with Queen Street East just west of the Don River and north of the Corktown Common. Prior to a realignment, Eastern Avenue was the East end of King Street and crossed the Don at the King Street Bridge (which has since been abandoned). Yonge Street, the north–south divider of many Toronto east–west streets, divides King Street into King Street East and King Street West.Heady with Gen Z and millennial energy, Liberty Village has a youthful, campus-meets-condo vibe. Bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes buzz with energy, especially on game nights when one of the local teams (Toronto Wolfpack and Toronto FC) take to the pitch. Liberty Village also functions as one of the city's creative corridors with production facilities, agencies and tech firms operating out of lofts and studio spaces in converted former warehouses.

Priced To Sell Merchandise is FINALLY HERE, and what better lead gen then representing PTS!!! We have baseball and dad hats, hoodie and T-Shirts LIVE on the site NOW! Go get some while you can!https://www.pricedtosellpodcast.com/On todays episode, Matt chats to CEO of Spark Financial Nick Regina about why he left nightlife despite having multiple clubs on King Street West and over 100 employees. When Nick decided to start Spark Financial there were a lot of lessons he was able to take from nightlife and apply to his business which he has continued to build. Nick advises what your first hire should be, what the price correction and interest rate really mean, plus much MUCH MORE!Welcome to Season 2 of the Priced To Sell Podcast, Toronto's #1 Real Estate Podcast!#RealEstate #Toronto  #InvestingListen On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ABqywDQ01dpreOpnvRAOa?si=Io-hiIqDRiaFnoFVpMxTsgiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/priced-to-sell-podcast/id1571152353SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbk5JEEqtkaBBr9KB2MDIgFOLLOW MATT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mattcampoli/?hl=enPTS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pricedtosellpodcast/?hl=enFOLLOW GUEST: https://www.instagram.com/nickregina/?hl=enKing Street's western terminus is at an intersection with The Queensway to the west, Roncesvalles Avenue to the north, and Queen Street West to the east. King runs to the south-east briefly before curving to the east until just west of Parliament Street. There, it curves north-east until terminates at a merge with Queen Street East just west of the Don River and north of the Corktown Common. Prior to a realignment, Eastern Avenue was the East end of King Street and crossed the Don at the King Street Bridge (which has since been abandoned). Yonge Street, the north–south divider of many Toronto east–west streets, divides King Street into King Street East and King Street West.Heady with Gen Z and millennial energy, Liberty Village has a youthful, campus-meets-condo vibe. Bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes buzz with energy, especially on game nights when one of the local teams (Toronto Wolfpack and Toronto FC) take to the pitch. Liberty Village also functions as one of the city's creative corridors with production facilities, agencies and tech firms operating out of lofts and studio spaces in converted former warehouses. 

Priced To Sell Merchandise is FINALLY HERE, and what better lead gen then representing PTS!!! We have baseball and dad hats, hoodie and T-Shirts LIVE on the site NOW! Go get some while you can!https://www.pricedtosellpodcast.com/On todays episode, Matt chats to Killian Grondin. It was Killian who cold DM'd Matt and introduced the idea of an AirBnB property and helped Matt with the purchase of his first. Killian explains how he first got into AirBnb and what it was like buying his first, the best areas in South Florida to own a AirBnB property and breaks down the finances of a property that generates $75,000 PER MONTH plus much MUCH MORE!Welcome to Season 2 of the Priced To Sell Podcast, Toronto's #1 Real Estate Podcast!#RealEstate #Toronto  #InvestingListen On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ABqywDQ01dpreOpnvRAOa?si=Io-hiIqDRiaFnoFVpMxTsgiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/priced-to-sell-podcast/id1571152353SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbk5JEEqtkaBBr9KB2MDIgFOLLOW MATT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mattcampoli/?hl=enPTS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pricedtosellpodcast/?hl=enFOLLOW GUEST: https://www.instagram.com/killiansellsmiamii/?hl=enKing Street's western terminus is at an intersection with The Queensway to the west, Roncesvalles Avenue to the north, and Queen Street West to the east. King runs to the south-east briefly before curving to the east until just west of Parliament Street. There, it curves north-east until terminates at a merge with Queen Street East just west of the Don River and north of the Corktown Common. Prior to a realignment, Eastern Avenue was the East end of King Street and crossed the Don at the King Street Bridge (which has since been abandoned). Yonge Street, the north–south divider of many Toronto east–west streets, divides King Street into King Street East and King Street West.Heady with Gen Z and millennial energy, Liberty Village has a youthful, campus-meets-condo vibe. Bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes buzz with energy, especially on game nights when one of the local teams (Toronto Wolfpack and Toronto FC) take to the pitch. Liberty Village also functions as one of the city's creative corridors with production facilities, agencies and tech firms operating out of lofts and studio spaces in converted former warehouses.

It's the third and final Police Picnic on August 5, 1983, once again at CNE stadium as well as the 4th and final consecutive summer of attending a huge, open air festival.  This time around the fest featured James Brown, Peter Tosh, King Sunny Adé, Blue Peter, and The Fixx along with the titular hosts. While the first fest ran overlong but otherwise smoothly, the 1982 edition was the worst concert experience of my lifetime, even if the music was good. As was also the case with 1982, this 1983 excursion came complete with a drug misadventure …. wait, scratch that last bit. What's the opposite of “misadventure”?  For this episode, not only will Special Guests aka Phil Robinson be re-joining in looking back on this event, his pal from back in the day, Noelle, also joins us in this episode. The two of them went to festival along with a group of people and reconnect live for the first time since the 80s, and help each other piece together their experiences from that day. So, it's a first for the podcast, with a 3-way interview and reminiscence.   We not only recall the show but also touch on late-night speakeasys, mammaried Police enthusiasts, how lucky we were to have The New Music, import 45s, and where did Simple Minds play here in London in the early 80s? Tune in dear listeners for a euphoric day of great music, accidently taking narcotics, being trapped in a revolving door, smashed porcelain smokers on Queen Street West, and a goodbye to the tea-drinking Police, who were in Synchronicity with the world at that moment.  Click here to read the original 2011 blog entry. Next on Stage -->: Join me next time as I recall one of my Top Three best shows I have ever seen here in my hometown of London, Ontario, Canada, when the one, the only, the legendary & the regal Marianne Faithfull grants us an audience on a packed-to-the-rafters Fryfogles on a steamy, August night. This hotly anticipated showwas a distinctly more intimate experience than the Police Picnic.  By this point in time, the former ‘60s pop icon and former Jagger paramour was in the final throes of a triumphant, early ‘80s comeback, triggered by her late 1979 LP Broken English, one of the true all-time classics.  At this point in '83, she was touring her third Island disc, A Child's Adventure. Conveniently, she began her tour at my local watering hole. Indeed, this date kicked off her first-ever Canadian tour, with London lucking into hosting this debut performance. Join me next time for thigh-slappin' rhythms, backstage gossip, contented smiles and … dangerous acquaintances. 021. (EP 28) Dangerous Acquaintances: Marianne Faithfull, Fryfogle's, London, Ontario, August 15, 1983 Click here to read the original 2011 blog entry. mylifeinconcert.com

The Velvet Underground's John Cale comes to Fryfogle's and plays an intense, riveting solo set in June 1983.  It was particularly extraordinary for me that I finally got to see him at this point in time, not only because I was way deep in Velvets-mania in the early 80s — with all the original Velvets albums finally being widely and easily available, arriving alongside “Edie: An American Biography” — but also because I ended up sitting cross-legged on the stage about two feet in front of Cale as he performed.  Indeed, this was the best seat I have ever had at a live show!And I thought I'd had it good during the previous fall when I got to park my elbows on centre stage during a Joe Jackson show (EP 19).Tune in for a disciplined bladder, a set list of my dreams, and being able to see the pores on John Cale's face. Go to mylifeinconcert.com to read the original 2011 blog entry.  Next on Stage --> It's the third and final Police Picnic on August 5, 1983, once again at CNE stadium as well as the 4th and final consecutive summer of attending a huge, open air festival. While the first fest ran overlong but otherwise smoothly, the 1982 edition was the worst concert experience of my lifetime, even if the music was good. As also was the case with 1982, this 1983 excursion came complete with a drug misadventure …. wait, scratch that last bit. What's the opposite of “misadventure”? For this episode, not only will Special Guests aka Phil Robinson be re-joining me to look back on the day, his pal from back in the day, Noelle, also joins us in this episode. The two of them went to festival along with a group of people and reconnect live for the first time since the 80s, and help each other piece together their experiences from that day. So, it's a first for the podcast, with a 3-way interview and reminiscence. Please return next time dear listeners for a euphoric day of great music, accidently taking narcotics, being trapped in a revolving door, smashed porcelain smokers on Queen Street West, and a goodbye to the tea-drinking Police, who were in Synchronicity with the world at that moment. Go to mylifeinconcert.com to read the original 2011 blog entry, (EP 27, no.19) Police Picnic '83 featuring The Police, Peter Tosh, James Brown, King Sunny Adé, Blue Peter, and The Fixx: Walking on the Moon, CNE Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Friday August 5, 1983.

The first Sunday of each month features the International Conference of Secular AA story time world tour. August 2022 we hear from Mark, Elise and David of Toronto's Queen Street West secular Tuesday afternooner. This meeting, started in 2019 was originally housed at CAMH (Centre of Addiction and Mental Health) @ the Queen Street West and Ossington Ave campus (currently on Zoom only, Tuesdays @ 3 PM Toronto time, EST). https://www.aatorontoagnostics.com/zoom-meetings Reach out to us for more info:Email: SecularAA@gmail.comMore about secular AA and our conference HERE16 hours per day of secular AA: https://bit.ly/secularmeetingsMore secular Alcoholics Anonymous audio https://secularaa.buzzsprout.com/ 

Amazing conversation in the Apollo Barbershop Downtown Toronto 163 John Street corner of Queen Street West. We get deep! The Apollo Barbershop https://www.instagram.com/theapollo_barbershop/ Topics In Order -Hell's Angels got Ontario Police shook - After EFS shooting should Canada have concealed carry laws - Pressa Rolling Loud Miami (Home of Kodak Black) - Downtown Toronto's become an expensive slum - Exposing our Demons - Bringing Down Gun Violence ______________________________________________________________ We Love Hip Hop: www.instagram.com/welovehiphopnetwork/ Friday: www.instagram.com/fridayrickydred/ Gucci 416: www.instagram.com/g_u_c_c_i_416/ Guttzy Guttz: https://www.instagram.com/theguttzyshow/

Gregg Tilston and Karim Kanji welcome to the program Martha Johnson and Mark Gane, founding members of Martha and the Muffins, Martha and the Muffins emerged from the early punk/new wave/art pop scene in 1977 which was centered around various clubs along Toronto's Queen Street West and the Ontario College of Art. After “Echo Beach” became a top ten single around the world in 1980 and earned them a Juno for Single of the Year, Martha and the Muffins toured extensively in Britain, Europe and North America. Since then, the band has released seven studio albums, three of which they co-produced with Daniel Lanois. The songs they worked on together included the ground breaking singles “Women Around The World At Work”, “Danseparc”, “Black Stations/White Stations”, “Come Out And Dance” and “Cooling The Medium”. Martha Johnson and Mark Gane spent much of the '90's scoring music for various television and film projects. Over the past few years, Universal Music Canada has reissued several Martha and the Muffins albums on CD, including Metro Music, Trance And Dance, This Is The Ice Age and the CD compilation Icon. "Marthology: In And Outtakes", the album, spans 35 years of recordings, including the 30th anniversary version of ‘Echo Beach', previously limited releases of 'Summer Of Song', ‘Big Day' and ‘Do you Ever Wonder?' as well as never heard before songs and alternative versions of album cuts. Website: http://marthaandthemuffins.com/ Stream: https://smarturl.it/marthology Buy the CD here: https://marthaandthemuffins.bandcamp.com/

This week we are joined by Angela Aiello for a terrific conversation on all things wine. ANGELA AIELLO Wine Expert, Journalist, Educator and On-Air Host Contact information: ask@superwinegirl.com Website: www.superwinegirl.com IG: @SuperWineGirl Who Is Angela Aiello Angela Aiello has been changing the world of wine for the past 20 years. Seeking to make wine endlessly fascinating, she goes by the moniker “Super Wine Girl” and is currently the TV host for the CTV Morning Live, CHCH Morning Live, Dine & Dash Radio and has spent the last decade hosting on-air wine segments for TV and radio. Angela has regular wine columns in Horizon magazine, WanderEater.com and ViewtheVibe.com. She also hosts “The Juice,” her very own wine show and is a freelance consultant and journalist. What has she done? At the age of 25, Angela Aiello founded one of the most engaging wine clubs for millennials in Canada. This was the start of her journey to democratize wine, which she has continued to do since 2006 (coincidentally it started at the beginning of the social media boom). Her wine club was based in Toronto, Canada and focused on educating wine enthusiasts. Angela has been curating hundreds of wine tasting events and also ran a wine institute for 10 years. She believes we are no now in a Wine Renaissance period - where wine is finally modernizing itself with the times. Angela has taught countless wine school classes and even hosted fun and celebrated classes like “how to Saber”. She has helped thousands of Canadians learn about wine in a non-pretentious, yet educational way both in person and also now virtually. She is a trailblazer, fearless entrepreneur and is dedicated to helping grow and change the global wine community. Before the pandemic, she owned two hip wine venues, one a ‘wine cave' on Queen Street West and a second private event space in a townhouse on King Street West. Her not for profit work includes: Angela currently has an on-going campaign that highlights #WinesThatGiveBack and she has also sat on the Board of Directors for Femmes du Vin, a not-for-profit organization that supports women in the wine trade. She was an integral part of the “Don't Poke the Bear” wine launch campaign in Canada, which won an ELSI award from the LCBO and in 2018, she became part of the PIWOSA Women in Wine community where she volunteered her time to work a harvest in Stellenbosch, South Africa. She also has shared her entrepreneurial story as part of the Fuckup Alumni community of speakers who share their business stories to support other entrepreneurs. Other Things about her: She can often be found sitting on industry panels, openly sharing lessons and learnings from her years of experience and sipping coffee with someone new in the industry helping them with connections and referrals. She will donate her time, knowledge and wine expertise to many of the not-for-profit community organizations in Toronto, to bridge wine with new and emerging cultures, events and audiences. She believes in bringing alternative voices into the world of wine and changing the industry to a more inclusive and diverse space. She is a creative writer working on her memoir and loves to interview chefs, sommeliers and celebrities including names like John Malkovich, Christine Cushing, Priyanka Chopra, DLynn Proctor, and Max Riedel just to name a few. She hosted Nelson Mandela's Daughter and granddaughter in her wine cave when their wines launched in Ontario, is a social media influencer, travel and culinary enthusiast and amatuer photographer. Angela grew up in Niagara, Canada and began her career at Vineland Estates WInery and Peller Estates winery, both 4 diamond restaurants. She has a business Communications B.A Honours from Brock University, attended the Sommelier program at George Brown College and has a Spanish WIne Certificate from Wines from Spain. Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah @zak.hannah