The Lunchbox CHSR

It’s summertime, when thoughts go to steady work, rock and roll, and inevitable distractions. My guests today are Len Falkenstein (director), Jake Martin (co-director), Mary Walker (Princess of France) and Alex Macallister (Prince of Navarre), all involved in one of the summer Shakespeare plays being staged by Bard In The Barracks, Love’s Labour Lost. They Read more... The post The Lun...

A case of mistaken jealousy, potential redemption and… a bear? What’s not to like? My guests today are John Ball (Director), Shannon Munn (Hermione) and Scott Shannon (Leontes) from the Bard in the Barracks production of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. They join me to talk about the emotional arc and weight of this play, whether Read more... The post The Lunchbox Interview...

My guest today is author Lemlem Adenech Handome, whose book I Am A Woman Born Of A Woman both celebrates the strength and resilience of the women on whom she has based her name, but takes a critical eye toward systemic and non-obvious sexism, with the goal of making it visible and defeatable. The post Interview: Lemlem Adanech Handome (“I Am A Woman Born Of A Woman”) appeared first on...

When a person is lost, their impact can be celebrated in the art — and memories — they left behind. My guest today is Lori Quick, the Exhibitions & Communications Coordinator at the UNB Centre for Learning Futures and the UNB Art Centre. She has spearheaded an exhibition of the works of beloved Fredericton artist Read more... The post Interview: Lori Quick (Remembering Biff Mitchel...

If we really want to know each other, why don’t we just ask? My guest today is Fae Johnstone, an advocate for queer issues and is travelling across the country along with Victoria Bucholtz for the Trans Canada Tour. With over 60 events planned, they hope to provide a platform for the curious and the Read more... The post Interview: Fae Johnstone (Trans Canada Tour) appeared first on CHSR-FM...

If you know or find anything that might lead to the discovery of Michael Keetch, please contact the RCMP. My guest today is Anita Fougere, whose brother, Michael Keetch, went missing over a year ago. Clues have been found, but they lead to more questions than answers. Anita joins me to talk about her brother Read more... The post Interview: Looking For Michael Keetch appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9...

The arts community lost a legendary figure in the past few years in Biff Mitchell, a photographer, writer and multidisciplinary artist — as well as a champion of the arts and the artists who make them. My guest today is Deanna Musgrave, one of Biff’s friends and a painter who’s portrait of Biff will be Read more... The post The Lunchbox Interview: Remembering Biff Mitchell appear...

My guest today is Naga Abhinav Sujal Kamireddy ( "Abhi"), the director of Theatre UNB's upcoming presentation of With Love and a Major Organ by Julia Lederer. The post The Lunchbox Interview: Theatre UNB presents “With Love and a Major Organ” appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9 .

We discuss the size of protests against the religious government in Iran, and the degree of terrible response to them. The post The Lunchbox Interview: Melika (Iran) appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9 .

My guests today are Alex Rioux (organizer) and Keri Fulton (host, performer), part of the upcoming event, The Big Gay Cabaret. The post The Lunchbox Interview: The Big Gay Cabaret 2026 appeared first on CHSR-FM 97.9 .