Ted Woloshyn Podcast

Two of Canada's great talents on stage and screen, actor/ director Patrick McKenna and comedian/actor Ron James talk about their current projects including Ron's cross country tour and their new television project about seniors. Lots of fascinating chat and loads of laughs. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website: https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ted.woloshyn.7...

Pianist, photographer, broadcaster, theatre promoter and author Bill King shares tales from his latest offering, "Life Between the Notes' From Oscar Peterson to the Pointer Sisters, to The Beaches Jazz Festival, and Las Vegas with The Carol,Burnett Show. Lots of great stories, insights, and opinions. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website: https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Facebook: https://www...

Legendary broadcaster David Marsden passed away last week at the age of 85. He truly was legendary. He imagined the unimaginable, in a world filled with formats and consultants. He discovered, nurtured and supported musicians that other station deemed irrelevant, irreverent, or just too far off the beaten path. He didn't care. He had carved a new path. He inspired announcers to be themselves....

This week's guest has spent nearly 3 decades exploring the mysterious and unexplained through radio, television and podcasting, such as the internationally popular 'Coast to Coast AM', the highly acclaimed podcast 'Richard Syrett's Strange Planet', and the fascinating podcast 'The Rock 'n' Roll Twilight Zone' which has been adopted into a book. From the 'murder' of Elvis Presley to how a toss...

"This week, we bring you a very special edition as we listen back to an unforgettable conversation with a true icon of Canadian media: the legendary Lloyd Robertson . When this podcast launched back in 2021, Lloyd was the very first guest I invited to my program. I was completely taken aback when he, without hesitation, agreed. In retrospect, I shouldn't have been surprised. Like so many Canadians...

The Globe and Mail's resident 'Architourist' Dave LeBlanc takes you on a captivating tour of the GTA, where you'll discover the history behind the last remaining Joy Oil gas station on the Lakeshore. Toronto's "war homes", the fascinating neon signs like Sam's, Honest Ed's and the El Mocambo, and more in his book 'Hidden Toronto. Secret Places and Forgotten Gems of Toronto and the GTA'. Brought to...

Robert Fogle is a Canadian Jazz Awards-nominated broadcaster who spent 27 years hosting the acclaimed program Some Experiences in Jazz . Throughout his career, he interviewed true titans of the genre, from Duke Ellington and Oscar Peterson to Dave Brubeck and Moe Koffman. Fogle is also an avid collector, possessing the world's largest collection of Frank Sinatra memorabilia. He chronicles his extr...

This week, join one of Canada’s most respected sportscasters, Rod Black, as he shares unforgettable stories from his book, Cut to Black . From his early days as a young kid doing impressions on Winnipeg radio to building lasting friendships with sports legends like Joe Carter and Charles Barkley, Rod has seen it all. He takes us behind the scenes of broadcasting live on Canada AM during the tragic...

This week, we feature the multi-talented Lou Pomanti— accomplished keyboardist, composer, producer, musical director, and Gemini Award-winning arranger. Lou’s formal training spans classical piano at The Royal Conservatory of Music to the highly acclaimed jazz program at Humber College. Throughout his illustrious career, he has toured with Blood, Sweat & Tears and performed alongside icons lik...

This week Peter Foldy talks about his work as a playwright, screenwriter, producer and award winning musician. He shares stories of his family escaping the communist regime in Hungary, to his work as a teen actor in Sydney Australia where he befriended the Gibb Brothers before they became The Bee Gees, to his move to Toronto where he studied film and recorded the hit single Bondi Junction. Brought...

When asked what stereotypes of Canadians they have most seen on U.S. TV, 71.4% of Canadians said the "funny accent". You know words like "eh" and "aboot". They also think we're perceived as being "dull and apologetic" Well, so sorry for that. This week a survey commissioned by the Writers Guild of Canada tells us what we think, they think, about us.  So put down your hockey stick, grab s...

This week we examine some of our most overwhelming global issues such as migration, crime, climate change and war, through the eyes of 5 incredible women. Midwives, from Mexico, Columbia, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Canada. Director/co-producer/co-writer Nance Ackerman and producer Sergeo Kirby share stories of the resilient and dedicated midwives they witnessed during their 8-year project. Brou...

Shocked at the cost of seeing a sports event or concert? Glen Pye, the founder of Glory Days Collectibles and tickets says the surge in prices for sports and concert experiences is driven by a shift in how professional leagues and artists view their "product". Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website:  https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ted.woloshyn.7 Twitter:&...

This week, we’re joined by  Glen Pye , the mastermind behind  Glory Days —Canada’s premier destination for authentic collectibles. Whether you’re hunting for a game-worn Blue Jays jersey, chasing a rare Mother Teresa signature, or need a definitive verdict on whether your prized Mickey Mantle baseball is the real deal or a clever fake, Glen is the ultimate authority. Join us as we explor...

This week's guest is John Arnone, author of the fascinating new book,  Canada, Canadians and The Beatles.   From an OPP Sergeant named Pepper to the Hamilton woman who first introduced the band to LSD via a sugar cube. Plus, the incredible story of a Cree grandmother who likely inspired the iconic song 'Imagine.' Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website:  https://www.t...

For over 30 years, Joe Tilley was a staple of CTV Toronto, known for his signature style of sportscasting. Off-camera, his grit was even more evident: he claimed a Golden Gloves Championship and a Canadian Championship bronze medal while simultaneously battling alcoholism. Now more than three decades into his own recovery, Joe dedicates his life to helping others overcome addiction as a counsellor...

Award winning comedian, actor, author, screenwriter and member of Corky and The Juice Pigs, Sean Cullen talks about The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, His Dora Mavor Award for 'The Producers', playing Rudyard Kipling on 'Murdoch Mysteries' and his role in the touring tribute to Stompin' Tom Connors; "Canada Is Not For Sale." Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website:  https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Fa...

Highly acclaimed radio and TV broadcaster , sports historian, author, and co-anchor of the tremendously successful television show Sportsline; Mark Hebscher talks about his latest book "Madness - The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media." Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website:  https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ted.woloshyn.7 Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ted...

Award winning comedian, actress, author, and lover of animals, Carla Collins talks about her early years, on the radio, The Weather Network, CTV's Entertainment Now, her work as an author , stand up specials and her fascinating Chuckle and Chill presentation, as she prepares for her Ontario tour. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website:  https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Facebook:  https://www....

2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of one of Canada's most prolific and patriotic singer/songwriters, Stompin' Tom Connors.  Duncan Fremlin; author and frontman for Tom's band Whiskey Jack, lays out plans for a tribute tour and birthday celebrations. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website:  https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ted.woloshyn.7...

Music journalist, radio/podcast host, and celebrated author Aaron Badgley; whose book 'Dark Horse Records' sits in preservation at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, talks about his latest offering, 'Ringo Starr - Solo Career. Got to Pay Your Dues" Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website:  https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ted.woloshyn.7 Twitter:&nbs...

Once called 'The Most Controversial Thing On Radio', David Marsden was the driving force behind 'The Spirit of Radio- CFNY.' 'Mars Bar', shares his thoughts on being inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, Dave Mickie, the beginning of CFNY, and his current passion, NY The Spirit .com. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website:  https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Facebook:  https://...

Of all the great entertainers Canada has has produced, few, if any, were more beloved than John Candy. He was funny, kind, loving and generous, but he was also a troubled man. In his book "John Candy - A Life in Comedy," author Paul Myers takes us from John's early days with SCTV , to his iconic 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles and his first solo box office hit, 'Uncle Buck'. Brought to y...

Host of the award winning radio show/podcast, Under The Influence, Terry O'Reilly is also a member of the Marketing Hall of Fame, and best selling author. His latest book is titled ''Against the Grain. Defiant Giants Who Changed the World" Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website:  https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ted.woloshyn.7 Twitter:  https://twitter...

Comedian, actor, author, teller of tales and speaker of truth to power, Ron James on his latest special 'The View From Here'; a world out of whack seen from the Canadian side of the fence coming to the Bluma Appel Theatre and livestreaming . www.eventbrite.ca . Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO. Website:  https://www.tedwoloshyn.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ted.woloshyn.7 Twitter:...