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Local (Toronto/GTA) talent is always such a thrill to encounter!  Case in point: Nick Vassos, whose broadcasting versatility comes through not only in improv, sports or sports comedy, but also in all of his content, such as his YouTube that he's been posting to a lot more recently. Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/acevassos TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@acevassos YT: https://www.youtube.com/@a...

Virtually taking the podcast to Lexington, KY to get to better know the creative behind Against The Grain: Kata Valdepena, wedding photographer, content creator, owner of a 1984 Mercedes currently featured in her socials: Website: https://www.atgandco.biz/ IG: @againstthegrain_creative TT: @kata_valdepena

This episode is the first ever where I go on location to visit Cass ( @midmodacss ) & company at their gorgeous mid-century home!  Video link coming out soon. In the meantime, a few shoutouts as mentioned in the episode: @alexabchambers @mid_mod_flat_top @rancho.del.groucho (rhythm) @frankmoth (retrofuturism art)

We're deep into awards season, and who better (aside from the stars) to chat with than someone close to all the action?  In this episode, we're interviewing the celebrity interviewer in Sienna Leone , learning a bit about her craft and her outlook on persistence through her life's journey thus far. This episode was originally aired as E67 under "First Up".

Classic cars, classic styles - it's all in the classic experience!   In this episode, I chat with Janette Voski , author of a self-published poetry book called "Chrome", filled with written, illustrated and photographed experiences that outline passion. Get your copy of Janette's works today! -> Chrome: The Poetry Publication by Janette Voski | Blurb Books Australia Janette's YouTube channel -> Ja...

Back in CFMU land with a fellow volunteer, Russ Piva!  Known as stereoruss on socials and his show, Inside The Music , and (just) Russ in his band, The Tisdale, we sat down in the production room for a first-time chat reflecting on his show's first year on the air.  Plus, with two show hosts in the same room, anything in conversation could happen! This episode was originally aired as E65 under "Fi...

A chat about AI!  What is it?  How is it impacting us?  How should we react to it?  In this episode, we chat with Darren McKee (host on The Reality Check podcast) whose newest publication, Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World, seeks to provide some insight on these questions. This episode was originally aired as E64 under "First Up".

Chatting with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Ian Arden about his latest EP, "Songs For Rebecca", and our collective views on the world today.

This episode was originally aired as E63 under "First Up" - original episode (as bonus content) here . Original release date: July 3, 2023

Chatting with Canadian singer-songwriter Emma Cook in advance (at time of original release) of a show in Hamilton.

This episode was originally aired as E62 under "First Up" - original episode (as bonus content) here . Original release date: June 19, 2023

Chatting with John Barrett (Bass Drum of Death) on the band and their latest release, Say I Won't.

This episode was originally aired as E61 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here . Original release date: May 29, 2023 Alternate episode title: "Early Summer Kickoff"

Chatting with Hamilton's own Ariana Fig about her music - particularly her latest EP, Maroon - and leading off with a set of mostly "unusual" time signatures. -- Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37696 . Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

This episode was originally aired as E60 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here . Original release date: April 3, 2023 Alternate episode title: "Taking a Little More than Just Five"

Revisiting the highlights of one of my favourite conversations on the show, somewhat as part of the show's 3rd anniversary celebrations...with Lauren Howe! -- Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37587 . Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

A chat with (now 2x JUNO award-winner!) Caity Gyorgy on her award-winning album, Featuring , as well as her other recent endeavours, what's ahead...and certain annoying e-mail requests. -- Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37478 . Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

This episode was originally aired as E58 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here . Original release date: March 20, 2023

Special episode filled with music and a little bit about CFMU an First Up - consider it your First Up "litmus test".  Please consider supporting CFMU at https://cfmu.ca/fundraising . -- Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37260 . Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

Another full-length feature - this time with musician Kees Gootjes, just on the way back to Holland after a visit to Hamilton...and, of course, to his stomping grounds that is McMaster University (and CFMU!). -- Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37151 . Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

This episode was originally aired as E56 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here . Original release date: February 27, 2023

(Finally) kicking off our 4th year on the air!  Featuring a returning guest, Kristy Hagerman, in conversation about catching up and the release of her latest album, Right.   -- Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/36604 . Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

This episode was originally aired as E55 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here . Original release date: January 23, 2023 Some helpful timestamps: Original performance @ 4:36 2018 interview @ 8:24 2023 interview @ 28:59

More bites of nostalgia, but also a lot about thanking campus and community radio while in conversation with Olivia Street aka King of Foxes. -- Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/35504 . Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

This episode was originally aired as E54 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here . Original release date: November 14, 2022