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Host Sarah Burke sits down with veteran broadcaster Colleen Rusholme who reflects on the highs and lows of her 30 year career, the pivotal moments that shaped her voice, and the realities of working in an industry that hasn't always been safe or equitable for women. With honesty and new clarity, she shares her experience navigating toxic environments, the courage it takes to speak out, and the personal toll of confronting past trauma. Together, Sarah and Colleen explore the intersection of identity, resilience, and reinvention. From stepping away from daily radio to redefining success on her own terms, the conversation also underscores the importance of mentorship, accountability, and creating safer spaces for the next generation of broadcasters. More About Colleen Rusholme: Colleen Rusholme is a Canadian radio and television broadcaster, who began her career as a news reporter at CFRB Toronto. She cohosted with Tom Rivers on Talk 640 mornings and q107 afternoon drive. Colleen later worked as morning co-host on EZ Rock 97.3 with Stu Jeffries. This later became boom 997 where she did the morning show with Humble Howard. Colleen also did morning shows with Energy and Fresh radio. She retired from radio after 5 years of mornings at Boom 997 in Ottawa with Tim Morgan in 2024. A 30 year radio career. Other fun things : She was an airborne traffic reporter, a co- host of CMT Central flagship show, and the voice of many CBC, Discovery and HGTV programs. Colleen now does radio imaging, V/0 tv narration and commercial work from her home studio. Listen to Jennifer Valentyne on the Women in Media Podcast: https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/women-in-media/jennifer-valentyne-part-one/ https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/women-in-media/jennifer-valentyne-part-two/ Listen to Maureen Holloway's Recent Women in Media Episode: https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/women-in-media/maureen-holloway-returns/ Follow Along with Jennifer Valentyne vs. Corus Entertainment: https://www.chrt-tcdp.gc.ca/en/human-rights/human-rights-public-hearings Connect with Sarah Burke and Women in Media Network: https://www.womeninmedia.network/ https://www.instagram.com/wimnetwork https://www.instagram.com/burketalks Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Colleen RushHome (02:58) Reflections on a Radio Career (05:58) Navigating Personal Challenges on Air (08:59) The Journey into Broadcasting (11:58) Starstruck Moments and Memorable Interviews (14:59) Facing Industry Challenges as a Woman (18:01) The Impact of Toxic Work Environments (21:07)The Struggle for Change in Broadcasting (24:05) The Aftermath of Abuse and Moving Forward (27:51) Navigating Career Changes and Personal Growth (29:59) The Impact of Speaking Out (32:56) Facing the Past: Confronting Abusers (36:50) The Emotional Toll of Trauma (40:53) Healing and Moving Forward (43:50) Mentorship and Supporting the Next Generation (46:42) The Evolution of Broadcasting and Podcasting (50:42) Hopes for Change in the Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alan Frew joined me on Sunday April 26th on 101.1 MORE FM Alan Frew 80/90's RewindSAT 2 MAY AT 7:00PMPARTRIDGE HALLAlan Frew 80/90's Rewind offers audiences a rare opportunity to go beyond the music and hear the stories behind the songs that defined a generation.Hosted by longtime rock media personality Stu Jeffries, the evening begins with a live and interactive, on-stage conversation as Frew reflects on life on the road, the rise of Glass Tiger, and touring alongside some of the biggest bands of the 1980s and 1990s. The conversation is followed by a high-energy 80s/90s Rewind performance, featuring era-defining hits along with Glass Tiger classics audiences know and love.
The 2025 Canadian Radio Awards were hosted by Connie Thiessan (Broadcast Dialogue) and Matt Cundill (The Sound Off Podcast) on Friday November 28, 2025. You can watch the whole show on the Broadcast Dialogue YouTube and Linked In Pages.A full list of winners can be found here.By station, Stingray Radio's boom 97.3 (CHBM-FM) Toronto won three awards, including Program Director of the Year for Troy McCallum, On-Air (solo) Host of the Year for morning man Stu Jeffries, and Music Director of the Year for Wayne Webster.boom 97.3 was also the runner-up for Station of the Year (Large Market), with Pattison Media's 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO-FM) Edmonton taking the honour for a second year in a row.Other stations picking up multiple wins included Northern Native Broadcasting's CFNR Terrace, BC. The not-for-profit station earned the Best Campus or Community Station honour, while Matt Fisher was named Program Director of the Year (Small Market). Independent station Moose FM (CKFU-FM) in Fort St. John, BC also earned two awards – Station of the Year (Small Market) and Best Podcast (Small Market).By radio group, Rogers Sports & Media came away with a leading five awards, followed by Vista Radio (4), Bell Media (3), and Stingray Radio (3).Other groups recognized include Evanov Communications, Harvard Media, Pattison Media, Whiteoaks Communications Group, Golden West Broadcasting, Novacast Media, and Newfoundland Broadcasting, in addition to not-for-profit creative collective, the Pro Bono Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The 2025 Canadian Radio Awards were hosted by Connie Thiessan (Broadcast Dialogue) and Matt Cundill (The Sound Off Podcast) on Friday November 28, 2025. You can watch the whole show on the Broadcast Dialogue YouTube and Linked In Pages. A full list of winners can be found here.By station, Stingray Radio's boom 97.3 (CHBM-FM) Toronto won three awards, including Program Director of the Year for Troy McCallum, On-Air (solo) Host of the Year for morning man Stu Jeffries, and Music Director of the Year for Wayne Webster.boom 97.3 was also the runner-up for Station of the Year (Large Market), with Pattison Media's 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO-FM) Edmonton taking the honour for a second year in a row.Other stations picking up multiple wins included Northern Native Broadcasting's CFNR Terrace, BC. The not-for-profit station earned the Best Campus or Community Station honour, while Matt Fisher was named Program Director of the Year (Small Market). Independent station Moose FM (CKFU-FM) in Fort St. John, BC also earned two awards – Station of the Year (Small Market) and Best Podcast (Small Market).By radio group, Rogers Sports & Media came away with a leading five awards, followed by Vista Radio (4), Bell Media (3), and Stingray Radio (3).Other groups recognized include Evanov Communications, Harvard Media, Pattison Media, Whiteoaks Communications Group, Golden West Broadcasting, Novacast Media, and Newfoundland Broadcasting, in addition to not-for-profit creative collective, the Pro Bono Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join host Stu Jeffries as he delves into the stories behind some of Canada's most iconic tracks. This episode kicks off with Teenage Head's punk anthem "Let's Shake," featuring insights from bass guitarist Steve Marshall. Then, get ready to be inspired as Sass Jordan shares the creation story of her powerhouse hit "Make You a Believer." Finally, Ivan Doroschuk of Men Without Hats reveals how a quirky 70s tune led to the creation of their synthpop classic "Pop Goes the World." Tune in for a blend of nostalgia and musical discovery, and let the vinyl spin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Behind The Vinyl: The Podcast, host Stu Jeffries takes you on a nostalgic journey with iconic artists. Featuring Ra McGuire of Trooper "We're Here For A Good Time" and Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, and their song "Try". The spotlight then turns to Tiffany, who shares the story of her rise to fame at age 14 with the hit remake of "I Think We're Alone Now."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
from longer conversations with previous guests. You'll hear about 10 minutes of each guest's 60+ minute chat with show host Dan Hare. Featured guests this week are:STU JEFFRIES - Radio and TV broadcaster best known as the host of CBC TV's Good Rockin' Tonight. In this short bit Stu tells host Dan Harehow he got the host job at Good Rockin' Tonight, why he was “hated” for it, and how the show evolved.MIKE KOZAK & MARCO BRADAC - Teaze band members Mike (drummer) and Marco (guitarist). In this clip which highlights the story of the ‘exploding pumpkins', meeting Donald K Donald and The Rolling Stones, and becoming superstars in Japan then and Sweden now.CONNIE KALDOR - multi Juno award-winner, singer/songwriter and Order of Canada recipient. This short bit features Connie revealing how her musical theatre training helps her career, the challenge of being a woman and a solo artist, and what being from the prairies taught her about forging her own path.GARY FJELLGAARD - Juno winning and multi award-winning singer/songwriter, guitar player, and Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. In this clip Gary talks about how being a cowboy and lumberjack figure into his songs, working with Valdy and the expenses involved in touring with a band.LISTEN to the full interview with each guest @ linernotes.ca.
Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
Radio and TV broadcaster Stu Jeffries is best known as the host of CBC TV's Good Rockin' Tonight and is currently the morning show host at Boom 97.3 in Toronto. In this fascinating chat with host Dan Hare, Stu talks about: his early days in radio; how he got the Good Rockin' Tonight job; interviewing some of the biggest international and Canadian musicians; the Brian May “incident”; the two musicians who were mean at interviews; his take on the future of commercial radio and so much more. You can check out Stu @ Boom 97.3
Matt Cundill introduces this special edition of the podcast recapping our 2022 Broadcast Dialogue Canadian Radio Awards winners announcement. Matt & Broadcast Dialogue Editor Connie Thiessen are joined by winners Rob Seguin, Wendy Duff, Adele Newton, Stu Jeffries, Troy McCallum, and jurors Randy Reid and ChiChi Liu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stu Jeffries (Canadian Broadcaster / Good Rockin' Tonight) - THE FULL 37 MINUTE CONVO by Todd Hancock
Stuart (Stu) Jeffries, is a Canadian radio and television broadcaster. Best known as the host of CBC Television's Good Rockin' Tonite from 1986 to 1993, he is currently the morning host on CHBM-FM (Boom 97.3) in Toronto, Ontario. Born in Richmond, British Columbia, and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jeffries worked in radio as program director and midday announcer at CJME in Regina, Saskatchewan, when he was first hired as host of Good Rockin' Tonite. Initially he kept both jobs, flying to Vancouver weekly to tape the television show[ but later gave up the Regina position and moved to Vancouver. He also later became host of the CBC's teen series Switchback. By 1989, he was also a radio host on Vancouver's CKXY concurrently with his CBC Television work, and later moved to CKLG. Following the cancellation of Good Rockin' Tonite in 1993, Jeffries hosted the Vancouver sports magazine series The Score, the entertainment magazine Metro Café and the game show Love Handles, and was a VJ for CMT Canada. On radio, Stu got his start with Yorkton's CJGX 940. He worked for CKST in Vancouver] and CING-FM in Hamilton, Ontario, before joining Boom 97.3. #stujeffries #boom97.3 #livewithcdp #podcast #guest #radiopersonality #youtubechannel #facebooklivestream #twitter #audio #applepodcasts #googlepodcast #spotify #anchorfm #radiopublic #breaker #pocketcasts #linkedin
This 62nd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out country jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. But first, a special appearance by Stu Jeffries.
Saturday, Feb. 13th marks the 10th anniversary of World Radio Day, proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO. This year's theme is "New World, New Radio", an ode to the medium's resilience and ability to adapt.The past year has been a challenging one for the Canadian industry on many fronts, but those on the frontlines know that radio has also been a place to turn for connection.To mark World Radio Day, Broadcast Dialogue asked radio folks from coast-to-coast to share their thoughts. Voices you'll hear on this podcast include Stephen Keppler, morning host, Move 101.5 (CILK-FM) Kelowna; Faith Fundal, host of CBC Winnipeg afternoon drive show "Up to Speed"; Griff Henderson & Caroline Parker, morning show duo at Jack 92.9 (CFLT-FM) Halifax; Dahlia Kurtz, former weekend morning host at 580 CFRA Ottawa; Stu Jeffries, morning host at Toronto's boom 97.3 (CHBM-FM); Marcella Bernardo, senior reporter, News 1130 (CKWX-AM) Vancouver; Andy Ross, Program Director, Harvard Broadcasting, Saskatoon & Regina; and Caroline Gianias, President of industry advocacy group, Radio Connects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome to The Scary Guy Podcast, your guest for this episode, The Thunder God of Love. Stu Jeffries is the God of Kindness as host of the Morning Show on Toronto's Boom 97.3 Being a reassuring familiar voice for thousands during these times of uncertainty. Injecting much needed feel good in to the day, each morning he invites his listeners to, 'Tell Me Something Good'. His listeners also demonstrate their incredible spirit of giving by donating every year to the cause that has captured his heart, the Make A Wish Foundation, providing children with life-threatening illnesses the opportunity to realize their most heartfelt wish, giving them the strength to endure their treatments and build resilience. Having experienced both bullying and abuse as a child, Stu is an anti bullying advocate and outspoken, often on air against child abuse. Stu shares his story of growing up without a Father figure. How that affected his now he is a Father and why he is called, Thunder God of Love. Hear Stu Jeffries each weekday morning 5.30am - 9.30am www.boom973.com/stujeffries Donate to Make-A-Wish makeawish.ca
Stu Jeffries, a popular radio host from Toronto, Canada and world class father/husband joins us tonight as we talk American politics, life philosophy, discipline and more. Stu is a host on Boom 97.3 and is also recognized for hosting 'Good Rockin' Tonight' on CBC. Want to watch or listen to more Podcast Bozo? Check us out on Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, PodPlayer or any other of your favorite services. Looking to donate to the Bozo cause? Then feel free to contribute to our beer fund on PodcastBozo.com. Podcast Bozo is brought to you by three long-time friends who find joy in observing life and laughing. Our goal with the show is to provide entertainment through light learning, comedy and helping you feel like you’re a part of our conversation. Whether it’s just us or we bring on a guest, we hope you feel like you’re right there with us.
A show dedicated to the CBC's groundbreaking entertainment show, "Good Rockin' Tonite". For 10 years, it ruled Friday nights as the source for music videos, interviews, charts, and more on Canadian television. Legendary GRT host Stu Jeffries joins me to discuss his most fond memories and interviews, the Gretzky trade, Switchback, intimidating moments, and his broadcasting heroes.
Mike catches up with Boom 97.3 morning show host Stu Jeffries before he kicks out the jams.
Mike catches up with Boom 97.3 morning show host Stu Jeffries before he kicks out the jams.
will sharing the airwaves with Stu Jeffries - a radio broadcaster for more than 35 years and currently hosts the morning show on boom 97.3FM in Toronto! A veteran on TV too, he may be best known for his 10-year role as host of CBC television's rock video journal, Good Rockin' Tonite. Stu has interviewed some of the hottest stars of the '80s and '90s including Paul McCartney, Madonna, and has come face to face Meryl Streep, Matt Damon, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise - and so much more to Stu and his journey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike chats with radio personality and television host Stu Jeffries about Good Rockin' Tonight, Switchback, Acting Crazy, his work with Colleen Rusholme at Country 95.3 and EZ Rock and his very cool story of rebirh at Boom.
Mike chats with GTA radio personality Colleen Rusholme about her life in Toronto radio, my Rick Hodge incident, the irony of Stu Jeffries and more.