Archive for December, 2022

NEWSTALK TONIGHT: RICHARD SITS IN FOR JIM RICHARDS COAST TO COAST!

Jim Richards is on vacation, so I took over on the coast-to-coast radio talk show “NewsTalk Tonight”!

Here are some of the highlights:

The Rundown Guests: Andrew Pinsent – Host of CFRA Live 6-11 a.m. weekends in Ottawa  Matt Cauz – TSN 1050 host, writer for CFL.ca and Sommelier

This Buffalo barber turned his shop into a shelter from a deadly winter storm GUEST: Craig Elston – Owner of C & C Cutz barbershop in Buffalo

Dry January GUEST: Sarah Kate – Non-alcoholic drinks expert and the publisher and editor of SomeGoodCleanFun.com

As ridership plummets, the TTC faces another problem: violent crime GUEST: Dr. Andrew Boozary – Primary care physician, Executive Director of Population Health and Social Medicine at the University Health Network (UHN)

Toronto Police warn of ‘black money’ scams after arresting man for fraud GUEST: Mark Mendelson – Newstalk 1010 crime specialist, former homicide detective

From Syria to Nova Scotia, this refugee chocolatier says he’s really selling peace and joy GUEST: Tareq Hadhad, founder of Peace by Chocolate

Podcast For That GUEST: Matt Cauz – Host of ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’

The 9 biggest tech deaths of 2022 GUEST: Carmi Levy –  journalist and tech expert

From Drake to Shania Twain, Canadian music scene looks promising in 2023 GUEST: Eric Alper – Freelance Music Publicist, SiriusXM Host and music expert

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NEWSTALK 1010: THE ENTERTAINMENT COURT IS IN SESSION!

I join the host of NewsTalk 1010’s “The Rush” for a segment called “Entertainment Court.” Each week I serve as the judge, Reshmi as the juror, and we render a verdict on the week’s biggest pop culture stories.

This week we ask, Are Harry and Meghan right to expect more than a standard “we are extremely sorry” apology in print? Is it OK to get juiced up on air during New Year’s Eve? When a movie stiff at theatres, is it always the fault of the star?

Listen to the whole thing HERE!

NEWSTALK TONIGHT: RICHARD SITS IN FOR JIM RICHARDS COAST TO COAST!

Jim Richards is on vacation, so I took over on the coast-to-coast radio talk show “NewsTalk Tonight”!

Here are some of the highlights:

“It’s not fair for your paycheque to be contingent on a stranger’s mood”: David Neinstien on his decision to go tip-free at Barque Smokehouse GUEST: David Neinstien – Owner of Barque Smokehouse

The Rundown Guests: Karl Dockstader – co-host of one dish one mic (airs in St. Catharines, London & Windsor Saturdays at 10am-12pm)  Laura Babcock – from POWERGROUP Communications, Host of the O-Show

With trust collapsing in the RCMP, some call for ‘broken force’ to be rebuilt GUEST: Janet Merlo – Retired RCMP officer, whistleblower, advocate and writer 

Southwest cancels thousands more flights; no idea when “regular” service can resume Guest: John Gradek –  Faculty Lecturer and Coordinator of the Aviation Management Program, McGill University (expert in commercial airline management)

How indie studios are pioneering accessible game design GUEST: Carmi Levy, journalist and tech expert

Ask a Bar Owner Anything GUEST: Johnny – Owner of Sauce on the Danforth

Calls: Tell me a story about yourself that sounds like a lie but is actually true!

CKBW: DECEMBER 24, 2022, CELEBRATING 75 YEARS ON THE AIR!

I was deservedly fired from my CKBW, my first on-air gig, but that place made me love radio. The sweater is gone and I haven’t played a 45 in years, but I still love radio and I’m still on air. Thanks CKBW! It’s their 75th birthday & I’m pleased to be part of their commemorative special.

Listen to the whole thing HERE!

 

 

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NEWSTALK TONIGHT: RICHARD SITS IN FOR JIM RICHARDS COAST TO COAST!

Jim Richards is on vacation, so I took over on the coast-to-coast radio talk show “NewsTalk Tonight”!

Here are some of the highlights:

The Rundown Guests: Andrew Pinsent – Host, CFRA Live Mike Kakuk (kay-cook) – co-host of the Morning Drive on AM 800 in Windsor

TikTok confirms employees improperly accessed journalists’ user data in hunt for leaks Guest: Carmi Levy – Technology Analyst and Journalist

People shocked that ‘12 Days of Christmas’ lyric may not mean what they think Guest: Anna Hughes – Astrophysicist in quantum machine learning

Discount Airlines Topped Air Travel Complaints in Canada, says Transport Agency Guest: Gabor Lucakz – Canadian air passenger rights advocate

A table isn’t your trash can, and other faux pas you might be making at a restaurant. Guest: Darron Cardosa