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Radio Totally Normal TorontoRTNT Episode 40 - Mental Health and New HobbiesWelcome to the July show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Belke will be your host for this June 13th, 2022 episode.
*Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.*
Today we are going to tune into a group discussion about Mental Health and New Hobbies!
Mental health can be impacted by many different things, from life-changing events to everyday tasks. And while there are many...
2022-07-1332 min
Radio Totally Normal TorontoRTNT Episode 39 - Black Mental Health WeekWelcome to the March show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Belke is your host for this March 9th, 2022 episode number 39.
*Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.*
Today we are going to speak on Black Mental Health Week. We’re going to connect with staff and members of Progress Place and the Community HUB to their discussion on the topic. We recorded the interview over Zo...
2022-03-0942 min
Radio Totally Normal TorontoRTNT Episode 38 - Mental Health and RoutinesWelcome to the December show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Mark was the host for this episode of RTNT December 8th, 2021 episode number 38.
*Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.*
Today we are going to speak on Mental Health and Morning Routines. First off, we’re going to connect with staff and members of Progress Place to listen in on their Round Table discussion on th...
2021-12-0846 min
Radio Free KryptonYour Story Here — The power of community radioThe CJRU fall fund drive is on! From Nov. 14 to 20, RFK's host station, CJRU 1280AM, is raising funds to develop and implement a mentorship program. Justin and Jacob discuss the initiative and talk about the impact of community radio. They also reminisce about the magic of the radio station and play parts of two raucous episodes: their first live show in 2016, featuring superhero dating ideas for Justin, and RFK's D&D extravaganza starring two Toronto comics creators. Learn more about the campaign and donate to receive rockin' rewards at: https://store.cjru.ca/ RF...
2021-11-1829 min
Radio Totally Normal TorontoRTNT Episode 37 - Mental health and ResilienceWelcome to the August show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. The show aired on August 11, 2021. It’s our 37th episode!
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, provides a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place; a psycho-social clubhouse approach to mental health recovery; situated in downtown Toronto.
This month's episode is about Mental Health and Building resilience. You will get an opportunity to listen to a discussion over Zoom between members and staff of Progress Place about the importance of re...
2021-08-1334 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoRTNT Episode 36 - Mental Health & Creative OutletsWelcome to the 36th episode of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca.
This month's episode is about Mental Health and Creativity. You will get an opportunity to listen to a discussion over Zoom between members and staff of Progress Place about how having a creative outlet can impact our mood and mental health.
Several scientific studies have shown that having a creative outlet can help increase positive emotions and reduce depressive symptoms and anxiety.
By no means should any of the information or opinions presented be considered as advice. W...
2021-06-1140 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoRTNT Episode 35 - Staying Paws-itive with PetsWelcome to the April show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Julie of RTNT was the host for this April 14, 2021 episode number 35.
Today we are going to speak on Mental Health and Pets. First off, we’re going to connect with staff and members of Progress Place to listen in on their Round Table discussion on the topic. We recorded the discussion over Zoom as the Clubhouse is not currently open to record in our studio.
This episode features perspectives and information that are not directly from RTNT. We are NO...
2021-04-1447 min
Radio Free KryptonMore or Les on the Human Condition in 2020Pandemic, racism, mental illness, polarization — another day in 2020 and a new album for Toronto rapper More or Les. He tells RFK the stories behind the songs in his 15th album, "Human Condition," about writing rhymes to suit our time, and the challenges of sharing one's feelings. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station in its annual fund drive by going to store.cjru.ca! This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
2020-11-1929 minRadio Free KryptonPeter Nowak says real-life superheroes walk among usYou know the scene in the superhero movie where the hero is inspired to do good by reading another comic book? What happens when that occurs in real life? This week, Justin speaks to author Peter Nowak about his new book, The Rise of Real-Life Superheroes and the Fall of Everything Else, about the deep and sometimes complicated world of real-world caped crusaders. Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé. Stay tuned for the CJRU fund drive, starting Nov. 13!
2020-11-0529 minRadio Free KryptonRadio Free Rewind: Crisis of Toxic Nerds - Comics EditionFor this year's CJRU fund drive, we partnered with the station's gaming show, Built to Play, to bring you "Crisis of Toxic Nerds," a two-part documentary investigating where the toxicity in geek culture comes from, and what we can do about it. Listen to their part, all about video games, here. In this part, RFK hosts Justin and Jacob try to make sense of an old beast with a new face: Comicsgate. They speak to comics writer and editor Stephanie Cooke, rapper More or Les, professor Benjamin Woo and writer and PhD candidate Safiyya Hosein about how toxicity...
2020-09-2432 minRadio Free KryptonChickenman is everywhere! Lisa Orkin on re-releasing the beloved radio seriesIn the mid '60s, with Batman big on TV, legendary radio man Dick Orkin brought Chickenman to air. The audio comedy gained a loyal following and still plays on the radio. Now, Orkin's daughter Lisa is re-releasing the series on streaming platforms. Justin and Jacob talk to the Los Angeles creator about the program, its revival, what it was like working with her dad, and lessons for radio she's still using today. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé. You can support the station on Patreon here...
2020-08-1335 minRadio Free KryptonSpace Cowboy, Grandway Comics and what we're missing from the Silver Age of comic booksDerek Jessome and Jeff Knott, two animators turned comic creators from Dartmouth, N.S., tell Justin about Grandway Comics, their line of Silver Age inspired titles. With the second issue of "Space Cowboy and the Triumphanteers" out now, Derek and Jeff share why they loved the era of comics when heroes were good, bad guys were bad and books were more geared toward children. They talk about why they've clear of camp and about their efforts to tell detailed, complex stories to readers of all ages. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Tor...
2020-07-3027 minRadio Free KryptonRediscovering '90s comics with Dave HowlettFor the coveted 150th episode of RFK, hosts Justin and Jacob talk to Dave Howlett, manager of the Strange Adventures comics shop in Halifax, and creator of the new comic series The Makers. We talk about running a comics store during a pandemic, and creating a tribute to the buff, edgy, but exciting era of '90s comics. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
2020-07-1641 minRadio Free Krypton"A book on acid" — J.B. Lion's Seventh Spark is a multimedia fantasy sagaAmerican author J.B. Lion's upcoming Seventh Spark series spins a fantasy yarn about good, evil and humanity's flaws. He tells host Jacob Dubé about his unique multimedia approach to storytelling. J.B. also shares how events like the police killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests against anti-Black racism inform his work. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
2020-07-0228 minRadio Free KryptonFrancis Desharnais on Quebec's own Little RussiaHosts Justin and Jacob speak with Francis Desharnais, author of a graphic novel recollecting the story of Guyenne, a small Quebec town that operates entirely as a collective, where every villager shares what they have with the rest, which gave the village the nickname 'Little Russia'. Desharnais talks about speaking to family members who lived in the village, how to properly retell their stories and what he's learned from the experience. RFK is broadcast first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
2020-06-1828 minRadio Free KryptonFrom Spongebob to Sloths, Graham Annable's done it allCanadian-born cartoonist and animator Graham Annable tells Justin and Jacob about the book he would have released at TCAF, and what he's learned throughout his varied career. Graham's latest work is the third in his Peter and Ernesto early reader series called Sloths in the Night. He's also the Oscar-nominated co-director of The Boxtrolls movie and has a long history in animation, with stints at LucasArts and Telltale. He's even done Spongebob comics. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Please support our show and th...
2020-05-2829 minRadio Free KryptonDigital conventions and lopping (even more) heads with Andrew MacLeanHosts Jacob Dubé and Justin Chandler speak with fan-favourite comic creator Andrew MacLean, creator of Head Lopper and Apocalyptigirl, about staying afloat in a shaky comic industry, as well as taking Head Lopper in a more emotional direction in the latest volume. Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé. You can support the station and our show on Patreon.
2020-05-2139 minRadio Free KryptonWordburglar delivers Snakor's PizzaSean Jordan — AKA the rapper Wordburglar — tells Jacob and Justin about a comics project he's bringing back and shares how he's staying creative during the pandemic. He also digs into some reading recommendations in case your comics pile is getting a little low. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and our show on Patreon. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler. Stay safe!
2020-05-0730 minRadio Free KryptonCartoonist Eric Kostiuk Williams on making comics for the pandemicMaking comics is a solitary business. Making comics in the pandemic? Even more so. Toronto cartoonist Eric Kostiuk Williams joins RFK to talk about his new pandemic comics for Now, which have covered quarantine dance parties and lonely walks through Ontario Place. He also shares how a Grant Morrison book club got him a gig designing an album cover for rock band F*cked Up. Radio Free Krypton airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé. You can support RFK and the station on Patreon.
2020-04-2340 minRadio Free KryptonMegan Huang on "Jia and the Nian Monster" and drawing crossoversMississauga, Ont. artist Megan Huang tells Justin and Jacob what it's been like for her to navigate the comics world. They discuss her newest project "Jia and the Nian Monster" and her love of crossovers. Megan also shares what she's been up to since the pandemic threw a wrench into what would have been a month of celebrating new releases. Radio Free Krypton airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler. You can support RFK and the station on Patreon.
2020-04-0928 minRadio Free KryptonCOVID-19 cancelled comic conventions and that's bad news for indie creatorsFrom a safe social distance, Toronto comic artist Shane Heron tells Justin and Jacob what the cancellation of upcoming comic conventions means for the launch of his newest project: the latest issue of Cauldron Magazine. March's Toronto Comicon was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and so was May's Toronto Comics Art Festival (TCAF). On top of that, comic stores are closing and Diamond Comic Distributors is no longer shipping books to shops. All of it is bad news for small-time comic creators and comics retailers. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Tor...
2020-03-2623 minRadio Free KryptonHobtown Mystery's Alex Forbes on a creepy puppet and the horror of small townsThis week on RFK, hear Halifax artist Alexander Forbes, who—along with Kris Bertin—made the Hobtown Mystery books "The Cursed Hermit" and "The Case of the Missing Men." Alex tells Justin and Jacob what went into designing the spooky but nostalgic setting of Hobtown. He also digs into how he and Kris take inspiration from every-day weirdness. Radio Free Krypton airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and the show on Patreon. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
2020-03-0528 minRadio Free KryptonRadio Free Rewind: Black Sun Comics and afrofuturist fantasyKelvin Nyeusi Mawazo creates the Afrofuturist Black Sun Comics. He tells Justin about making a webcomic, expanding his creative team and writing a background for a fantasy series. This episode aired on July 26, 2018. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
2020-02-2027 minRadio Free KryptonBeyond Episode IX - Imagining a post-Skywalker galaxy with Allison O'Toole and Jason LooThe RFK Star Wars panel holds court to talk about new storytelling potential now that the Skywalkers have left the building. As books and TV series explore new corners of the galaxy, comics editor and writer Allison O'Toole (Wayward Kindred) and writer/artist Jason Loo (Afterlift) tell Justin and Jacob what stories they're excited for. Includes major spoilers for Episode IX and minor spoilers for The Mandalorian. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and this show on Patreon. This episode was produced by Justin Ch...
2020-02-0630 minRadio Free KryptonArtists, "Creation" and gentrification with Sylvia NickersonWhen artists move to a neighbourhood and open up shops and studios, property prices can increase and force people out. Hamilton writer and artist Sylvia Nickerson's comic "Creation" grapples with the role art plays in gentrification. Sylvia sits down with Justin and Jacob for a self-aware interview exploring her book's unique visual style and the tensions it brings to light. This interview references the Hamilton Spectator's Code Red series of reporting, which can be found here. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Please support the show and station on ou...
2020-01-2332 minRadio Free KryptonKat Verhoeven on making "Meat and Bone"Toronto creator Kat Verhoeven joins Jacob to discuss Meat and Bone, her web-comic-turned book in which an ensemble cast deals with problems including body-image issues and eating disorders. Kat tells Jacob about the process of publishing a web-comic in print and about the personal toll of telling such a sensitive story. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and out show on Patreon. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
2020-01-0929 min
In The CutEP. 9🍦Jae Ari🍦On Episode 9 of IN THE CUT, we discuss Drake's latest album Scorpion. Jae compares it to Wal-Mart and shares his disdain for R&B Drake. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11AMCJRU 1280📻 in TorontoCJRU.ca Online 💻You can listen to the radio show everyWednesday @ 11 AM EST1280AM on your Radio 📻metradio.ca Online 💻
2020-01-0608 minIn The CutEP. 8🍦Just John & Dom Dias🍦On Episode 8 of IN THE CUT Just John & Dom Dias join The Cool Table for an electric conversation. We talk about their working relationship as well as their big plans for Don 2.You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11 AMCJRU 1280📻 in TorontoCJRU.ca Online 💻You can listen to the radio show everyWednesday @ 11 AM EST1280AM on your Radio 📻metradio.ca Online 💻
2020-01-0612 minIn The CutEP.7 🍦Cadence Weapon🍦Multiple time Polaris Prize nominee and Edmonton legend Cadence Weapon stops by the show and talks about his struggle with the Toronto housing market and his re-entry into the rap game.You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11 AMCJRU 1280📻 in TorontoCJRU.ca Online 💻You can listen to the radio show everyWednesday @ 11 AM EST1280AM on your Radio 📻metradio.ca Online 💻
2020-01-0614 minIn The CutEP. 6 🍦Nate Husser🍦Nate Husser discusses putting his life in his music and his relentless work ethic.You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11 AMCJRU 1280📻 in TorontoCJRU.ca Online 💻You can listen to the radio show everyWednesday @ 11 AM EST1280AM on your Radio 📻metradio.ca Online 💻
2020-01-0613 minIn The CutEP. 5🍦Lou Phelps🍦In episode 5 of IN THE CUT Montreal rapper Lou Phelps talks about his love for Kendrick Lamar and possible titles for his album LOVE 002. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11AMCJRU 1280📻 in TorontoCJRU.ca Online 💻You can listen to the radio show everyWednesday @ 11 AM EST1280AM on your Radio 📻metradio.ca Online 💻
2020-01-0607 minIn The CutEP. 4🍦Patrik🍦On Episode 4 of IN THE CUT, Patrik talked about the Spadina EP. He discusses the importance of originality in his music.You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11AMCJRU 1280📻 in TorontoCJRU.ca Online 💻You can listen to the radio show everyWednesday @ 11 AM EST1280AM on your Radio 📻metradio.ca Online 💻
2020-01-0604 minIn The CutEP. 3 🍦Alfie🍦Alfie is one of the smoothest R&B singers in Canada he joins The Cool Table to talk about some of his prophetic tweets and his love for SNL. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11 AMCJRU 1280📻 in TorontoCJRU.ca Online 💻You can listen to the radio show everyWednesday @ 11 AM EST1280AM on your Radio 📻metradio.ca Online 💻
2020-01-0610 minIn The CutEP. 2 🍦Roadman Saf🍦One of the UK's brightest Roadman Saf joined The Cool Table to talk all things, J. Cole. We get to his favourite Cole songs, albums and the holy trinity of Drake, J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar.You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11AMCJRU 1280📻 in TorontoCJRU.ca Online 💻You can listen to the radio show everyWednesday @ 11 AM EST1280AM on your Radio 📻metradio.ca Online 💻
2020-01-0607 minIn The CutEP. 1🍦Tyrique or Die🍦Toronto rapper Tyrique or Die talks about his upcoming mixtape 'Whores Don't Die'.You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11 AMCJRU 1280📻 in TorontoCJRU.ca Online 💻You can listen to the radio show everyWednesday @ 11 AM EST1280AM on your Radio 📻metradio.ca Online 💻
2020-01-0613 minRadio Free KryptonRadio Free Rewind: Dennis O'Neil and Kelsey Wroten on how writing affects the writerSometimes writers don't love what they've written. Sometimes comics get misinterpreted. Sometimes one's feelings on what they wrote change with time. In clips from two of our favourite shows this year, comic creators Dennis O'Neil and Kelsey Wroten candidly reflect on their work. Dennis O'Neil is an iconic writer famous for his work on Batman and Green Arrow/Green Lantern in the 1970s. Hear the full interview with him here. Kelsey Wroten is an editorial cartoonist and writer of the book "Cannonball." Hear the full interview with her here. RFK airs firs...
2019-12-2625 minRadio Free Krypton"Plummet" author Sherwin Tija on climate change and experiencing freefall Montreal-based but Toronto-born artist and writer Sherwin Tija channeled a sense of hopelessness when making "Plummet," a new comic in which a woman wakes up to find herself falling, with no end in sight. Sherwin tells Jacob about the emotions behind the story, which was inspired in part by the September 11 attacks. They also discuss the technical work that went into drawing a book where everything is falling. This interview was recorded in November 2019. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
2019-12-1229 minRadio Free KryptonWhy language matters in Cole Pauls' "Dakwäkãda Warriors"When it comes to comics, language matters — especially in the case of Dakwäkãda Warriors. Vancouver's Cole Pauls joins Justin to discuss how his Indigenous futurist comic keeps the Southern Tutchone language alive. Much of Dakwäkãda Warriors is written in Southern Tutchone, which Pauls learned growing up in Haines Junction, Yukon. The comic, which was recently published in a collection, tells the story of two Indigenous heroes battling a cyborg Sasquatch and an evil pioneer. Cole tells Justin about his goals for the comic, his self-publishing process and the stellar party his commun...
2019-11-2824 minRadio Free KryptonKaj Hasselriis on teaching kids about politicsJust when you thought you were done with the Canadian election... Winnipeg cartoonist Kaj Hasselriis joins Justin and Jacob to discuss Politikids, his kid-friendly comic about the childhoods of Canada's four major party leaders: Justin Trudeau, Andrew Scheer, Jagmeet Singh and Elizabeth May. We ask: How should one talk to children about politics and do they even care? NOTE: Since this recording, Elizabeth May has resigned as leader of the Green Party. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson. If you like RFK...
2019-11-1429 minRadio Free KryptonWhen Raven Became Spider: Transformation, superheroes and Indigenous art with Leena MinifieProducer Leena Minifie curated When Raven Became Spider, an exhibit featuring a fusion of Indigenous art and superhero comics. She talks to Justin and Jacob about transformation—the exhibit's major theme—and about keeping stories alive. When Raven Became Spider will be at the University of Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1C03 until Nov. 30. It was organized by the Dunlop Art Gallery in Regina. See video from the exhibit in this APTN report. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support us on Patreon here. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
2019-10-3129 minRadio Free KryptonMultiple choice: Trying to understand "Joker"Was Joker a powerful wake-up call about marginalization and inequality? A dangerous call to would-be violent offenders? A fake-deep art project disguised as more? Maybe it's like the titular character once said he prefers: a backstory that's multiple choice. Justin and Jacob discuss alongside friend of the show Ally Enrile. Spoilers! Please help support campus radio at Ryerson University by pledging to our Patreon. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé. Related reading based on what we discussed in this episode:
2019-10-1731 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 23 RTNT Live on CJRU: World Mental Health DayWelcome to the October show of Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca. Camelia was the host for the show on October 9th, 2019. This will be Episode 23!
Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental health recovery centre in downtown Toronto.
This year’s focus for World Mental Health Day is Mental Health ll parts of the world and, in the past few decades, has reached alarming statistical levels.
The prevention of su...
2019-10-0927 minRadio Free KryptonGundala and the future of the Bumilangit Cinematic UniverseThis week, Justin and Jacob jump into a new super hero universe with Gundala—an Indonesian superhero movie from comic company Bumilangit— which played at the Toronto International Film Festival this month. They talk about the film's history, recap a Q&A with the director and examine how the American superhero film model is being adapted in Indonesia. Want to support campus radio? Check out the RFK Patreon. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
2019-10-0325 minRadio Free KryptonThe pompatus of love (and comics) with Ricky LimaBrampton, Ont. comics creator Ricky Lima joins Justin to discuss love, sex and self-publishing. Ricky's work includes Black Hole Hunters Club, Cauldron, Happily Ever Aftr, Undergrowth and Love me, please. The latter provides an honest, wide-ranging look at topics including unrequited love and masculinity. Related listening: Sam Noir on Cauldron Shane Heron on Black Hole Hunters Club Like the show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
2019-09-1929 min
The Cool TableIN THE CUT #9: 🍦JAE ARI🍦On Episode 9 of IN THE CUT, we discuss Drake's latest album Scorpion. Jae compares it to Wal-Mart and shares his disdain for R&B Drake. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11AMCJRU 1280📻 in TorontoCJRU.ca Online 💻
2019-09-1808 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 22 RTNT LIVE on CJRU: Mental Health and the ArtsYou are listening to Radio Totally Normal Toronto on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca in Toronto. Radio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto.
We are now on episode 22! This month we’re focusing on mental health and the arts. As information and awareness spreads we are seeing an increasingly holistic approach to mental health; that is looking at physical, mental, emotional and social factors as important parts of someone’s overall health. This episod...
2019-09-1125 minRadio Free KryptonInside the Orbit of Prisoners of Gravity: Complete EditionLast year, we published a four-part documentary series all about Prisoners of Gravity, a sci-fi and comics television show that aired on TVO in the early '90s. We went deep into the show's rise and subsequent fall, but also how, even years later, viewers fondly remember how the show's in-depth discussions about comics shaped their nerdy lives. This week, we've combined all four episodes into a feature-length podcast doc for your listening pleasure. It's out of this world! Originally broadcast and supported by CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Written and reported by Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson...
2019-09-051h 44The Cool TableIN THE CUT #8: 🍦JUST JOHN x DOM DIAS🍦On Episode 8 of IN THE CUT Just John & Dom Dias join The Cool Table for an electric conversation. We talk about their working relationship as well as their big plans for Don 2.You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11AMCJRU 1280📻 in TorontoCJRU.ca Online 💻
2019-09-0312 min
Built to PlayThe Cloning Engine** In June 2018, Ben Esposito was on his way to a game conference when he received a email that said his game had been stolen. **
The idea he had been working on for six years was already for sale, by someone else. It might have been inevitable. We examine what happens when a bigger company sees an opportunity in your personal small game.
We talk to creator of Donut County, Ben Esposito, the chief operating officer of Noodlecake Studios, Ryan Holowaty and many others about how a French media conglomerate operates and why there are so...
2019-08-2326 minRadio Free KryptonD&D extravaganza with Allison O'Toole, Jason Loo and Nathaniel CrouchWith their skills in character creation and world building, comic creators are some of the biggest fans of tabletop RPGs. In this episode, we put their skills to the test. Join co-host Jacob as he plays an arcane Dungeons & Dragons game with friends of the show Allison O'Toole and Jason Loo, DM'ed by the wonderful Nathaniel Crouch. Can a grad student, a buff goliath, and a used-car salesman defeat the threats of a magic castle? Roll initiative and find out! Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Justin Chandler and Jacob Dube. Like...
2019-08-221h 55Radio Free KryptonHow X-Men Grand Design and Spider-Man Life Story tell comics historyHosts Justin and Jacob speak with Michael D'Alimonte, the resident Wonder Woman/X-Men expert and reigning best voice in podcasts, about X-Men Grand Design, a massive anthology book that attempts to summarize the entire mutant franchise. They discuss if it worked, and how it stacks up against the latest anthology series, Spider-Man Life Story. Like the show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was edited by Mitchell Thompson.
2019-08-0828 min
Built to PlaySpider-CrossoverIt's summer crossover time! Here's a special episode with CJRU 1280 AM's comic book show Radio Free Krypton! Justin Chandler joins us as Arman and Daniel about what makes a great Spider-Man story. How do you make an authentic Spider-Man New York? Just how important is that Parker luck?
This episode was made possible thanks to donors to CJRU 1280 AM. Donate to our illustrious home base.
Thanks to the Free Music Archive for the following songs: "BMX Hero" by Pierlo, "Shun-in" by Pleiades.
Built to Play is a product of CJRU in the heart...
2019-07-2655 minRadio Free KryptonSpider-Man is the best millennialRadio Free Krypton and video game show Built to Play team up to take on the Spidered Man. To honour a commitment made during CJRU's last fund drive, Justin Chandler, Daniel Rosen and Arman Aghbali discuss what makes a great Spidey story and talk about the hero's PS4 adventure. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was recorded in March 2019 and produced by Arman Aghbali. Like the show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon!
2019-07-251h 01
Built to PlayThe Future (2019)E3 this year gave us a window into gaming's future. What's beyond it?
Phoenix Simms joins us for a conversation about game streaming, political discourse and the raddest video games at this year's E3.
You can find more of her work here: https://twitter.com/phoenixsimms
Music on this weeks episode were from Broke for Free, "Heart Ache" and "Warm Up Suit." We found them on the Free Music Archive.
We're produced out of CJRU 1280 AM in downtown Toronto and made by Arman Aghbali and Daniel Rosen.
Find out...
2019-07-1945 minRadio Free KryptonScott Ford's rules for making comicsBefore he makes comics, Winnipeg author and artist Scott Ford makes rules. Scott build virtual sets and plans ahead by plotting things like page size and panel shape to focus his creativity. He tells hosts Justin Chandler and Jacob Dubé how that process translates into the vivid fantasies he creates in stories such as "Ark Land" and "Boreal." Scott also explains what it was like making a newspaper comic for The Manitoban. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Support the station and this show through our Patreon. This episode w...
2019-07-1128 minRadio Free KryptonKelsey Wroten's "Cannonball" and the trap of the 'Tortured Artist'Hosts Justin and Jacob interview Kelsey Wroten about her comic "Cannonball," which tells the story of a young author's success and her feelings of inadequacy. Kelsey tells RFK about making editorial art for journalistic publications, the art-school pressures not to sell out, and why it sucks when people assume you write auto-bio. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
2019-06-2726 minRadio Free KryptonFighting fascists through comics with Gord Hill ✊Gord Hill, activist and author of "Antifa: The Comic Book," tells Justin and Mitch about using comic-book fist fights to fight fascism. They also discuss the use of comic art by activists and the power of Jack Kirby panels to 'bash the fasc,' and Gord's process for researching and making complex history comics. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
2019-06-1327 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 19: RTNT LIVE ON CJRU JUNE 12TH, 2019 - MENTAL HEALTH AND EDUCATIONRadio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a clubhouse and mental health recovery centre in downtown Toronto. Today’s episode is all about mental health and education. We will be focusing on an amazing program at George Brown College.
Children and youth spend a great deal of their lives at school; struggling with a mental health issue can affect their school life. They may behave in different ways with teachers and classmates, have difficulty making friends, or avoid going to...
2019-06-1224 minRadio Free Krypton2003's Hulk: The movie path not takenEp 123: Before Endgame, before The Avengers, before Iron Man, there was 2003's Hulk. The film is all over the place, but its unique cinematography and storytelling has potential for a comics movie future we never had. Hosts Jacob and Justin discuss the movie and how its legacy affected our more streamlined modern comics flicks. Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
2019-05-3027 minRadio Free KryptonRFK is on Patreon and needs your helpRadio Free Krypton and our host station CJRU 1280 AM are launching Patreon fundraising campaigns in the face of looming cuts to station funding. Justin and Jacob explain. **You can support RFK financially with any amount you choose by pledging here: https://www.patreon.com/RFKonCJRU1280AM ** Promo produced by Justin Chandler. Find more about RFK on our website, where you'll find links to our social-media channels and the podcast platforms we're on. The music used in this promo, 'Small Victory' by Steve Combs, is licensed under an Attribution License.
2019-05-2804 minRadio Free KryptonTCAF: Where everybody knows your nameThe Toronto Comic Arts Festival, the city's best independent comic celebration, is upon us once again! In between buying an unholy amount of prints and comic books, our hosts Jacob, Justin and Mitchell covered some panels for you to enjoy. Listen in for discussions on how comics can lend itself to Indigenous storytelling, the challenges of getting The Punisher in a Squirrel Girl comic, and how Toronto's high rent can affect your favourite comic creators. Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
2019-05-1629 min
Radio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 18 RTNT LIVE on CJRU: Mental Health and ComedyRadio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a clubhouse and mental health recovery centre in downtown Toronto. Today’s episode is all about mental health and comedy and how the two interact.
First up is Bart Campbell from the organization Laughing Like Crazy. Laughing Like Crazy aims to empower participants and audiences alike, breakdown isolation and anxiety, build self-esteem, and challenge stigma. Looking at difficult issues through the lens of humour provides an empowering perspective on mental health issues, builds conf...
2019-05-0830 min
Radio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 17 RTNT LIVE on CJRU - Nature and Mental HealthRadio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health and is produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, which is a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. On this winning Wednesday April 10, 2019, as always we have an eager member of RTNT host the show.
Today you will hear an interview with Bretton Dabous, who is the Program Manager at Street To Trail, an inspiring organization that takes homeless and marginalized individuals on hiking and overnight camping trips. This flows nicely with our Vox Pops of willing members of...
2019-04-1034 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 16 RTNT LIVE on CJRU: Mental Health and Spring CleaningRadio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; it is produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. This wonderful Wednesday, March 13th, 2019, we had Johnny, a member of RTNT, hosting the show.
Today you will hear an interview and Vox pops of members from Progress Place. They will discuss the topics of Mental Health and Spring Cleaning. First up we spend time with Charmaine Pang, a meditation instructor. After that interview we’ll be hearing from members of Progress Place sp...
2019-03-1329 min
The Final WordThe Scope News Special: Cuts to EducationLast Friday, thousands of students took to the streets in an organized protest against the provincial government’s cuts to OSAP and student fees.Ruhama Dechassa on behalf of CJRU 1280, spoke to the students who made signs, and walked from Nathan Phillip Square to 's Park, chanting for the right to education.This piece was aired and produced on CJRU 1280AM at 5:30PM on January 28, 2019. Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/CJRU1280Instagram: www.instagram.com/cjru1280/?hl=enCJRU Support Statement: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…RXAVG8xw/view...
2019-02-2836 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 15 RTNT LIVE on CJRU: Mental Health and FamilyRadio Totally Normal Toronto, or RTNT for short, is a voice for community mental health; produced by the members and staff of Progress Place, a mental wellness clubhouse in downtown Toronto. This wonderful Wednesday, February 13th, 2019, we had Ovita, a member of RTNT, hosting the show with Toby helping with tech!
Today we have two interviews lined up for our listeners. They surround topics of Mental Health and Family. Family and a healthy social environment are crucial to anyone’s recovery and maintenance of a First up we spend time with Hilary Brown, a former foreign an...
2019-02-1329 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 14 RTNT LIVE on CJRU: Holiday Mental Health and TeaHappy New Years' to all! Hope everyone had an excellent Holiday season. Radio Totally Normal Toronto is back at it again ready for 2019. This January 9th show was hosted by Toby with Kam and Ryan working tech.
The first part of this show talks about the meaning of National Hot Tea Month. RTNT's Elliada interviewed Carina, a tea enthusiast about history, traditions, culture, benefits and fun facts about tea!
A warm, steaming cup of tea is welcome at any time of day especially during the cooler months. Whether as an alternative to coffee in th...
2019-01-0924 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 13 RTNT LIVE on CJRU: Holidays and Mental HealthThis month’s RTNT show was hosted by Clinton as we discuss the holiday season.
First up you will hear Johnny from RTNT interview Megan Kee, the executive director of TwentyTwenty Arts. TwentyTwenty Arts is united by a shared belief that art can influence social change and is a powerful tool for erasing stigma and improving access to care. 20/20 is used to refer to visual acuity and a sharpness and clarity of vision, a sentiment closely aligned with their goals and strategy. From November 19th, 2018 to January 6th, 2019, TwentyTwenty Arts is presenting “Life on the Line,” which...
2018-12-1228 min
Radio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2018 - CJRUWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's 2018 broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2018-11-2000 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2018 - CFRU Part 2Welcome to CJRU 1280 AM's 2018 broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2018-11-2000 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2018 - CFRU Part 1Welcome to CJRU 1280 AM's 2018 broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2018-11-2000 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2018 - CHMRWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's 2018 broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2018-11-2000 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2018 - CFURWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's 2018 broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2018-11-2000 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2018 - CJSWWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's 2018 broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2018-11-2000 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld - 2018 The Network Community GroupWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's 2018 broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2018-11-2000 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2018- OPACY - Ontario Rights of the ChildWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's 2018 broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2018-11-2000 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 11 RTNT LIVE on CJRU: MENTAL HEALTH DAY SPECIAL 1 HOUR SHOWThis month’s episode of RTNT is a one hour special for World Mental Health Day. Vincent and Annie are our hosts while we explore impact on young people and mental health in a changing world.
In this episode you will also hear from three different Clubhouses across Canada; Progress Place based in Toronto , Montreal’s Donald Berman Up House and Potential Place in Calgary, Alberta.
First up, RTNT’s Belke explains what a Clubhouse is and the model it follows.
Caitlin, Joey and Cal from Potential Place, a Clubhouse based in Calgary...
2018-10-1050 min
Built to PlayCrisis of Toxic Nerds - ComicsAnd heeeeere's part 2 of "Crisis of Toxic Nerds," a multi-part documentary investigating where the toxicity in geek culture comes from, and what we can do about it.
In this part, Radio Free Krypton hosts Justin and Jacob try to make sense of an old beast with a new face: Comicsgate. They speak to comics writer and editor Stephanie Cooke, rapper More or Les, professor Benjamin Woo and writer and PhD candidate Safiyya Hosein about how toxicity develops and the importance of diverse representations in comics.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Written and reported...
2018-09-2832 min
Radio Free KryptonCrisis of Toxic Nerds - Comics EditionEp 105-106 - For this year's CJRU fund drive, we partnered with the station's gaming show, Built to Play, to bring you "Crisis of Toxic Nerds," a two-part documentary investigating where the toxicity in geek culture comes from, and what we can do about it. In this part, RFK hosts Justin and Jacob try to make sense of an old beast with a new face: Comicsgate. They speak to comics writer and editor Stephanie Cooke, rapper More or Les, professor Benjamin Woo and writer and PhD candidate Safiyya Hosein about how toxicity develops and the importance of...
2018-09-2732 min
Radio Free KryptonCrisis of Toxic Nerds - Gamer EditionEp 105-106 - For this year's CJRU fund drive, we partnered with the station's gaming show, "Built to Play," to bring you "Crisis of Toxic Nerds," a two-part documentary investigating where the toxicity in geek culture comes from, and what we can do about it. In this part, BTP hosts Arman Aghbali and Daniel Rosen focus on toxic masculinity in gaming specifically. They talk to talk to Laine "Superphrenic" Yuhas about Dota 2, sexism and her organisation, Desoladies. Later, researcher Emma Vossen, an expert on gaming and gender, gives them a run down on what it means to...
2018-09-2746 min
Built to PlayCrisis of Toxic Nerds - GamersIn partnership with Radio Free Krypton we're doing two (three) episodes on toxicity in nerdom. Our episode focuses on toxic masculinity in gaming specifically. We talk to talk to Laine "Superphrenic" Yuhas about Dota 2, sexism and her organisation, Desoladies.
Later, researcher Emma Vossen, an expert on gaming and gender, gives us a run down on what it means to be a gamer, and why that sucks for everyone.
PLUS: It's CJRU 1280 AM Fund Drive time! Together with Radio Free Krypton, we have a group goal of $140. If we can pull that off, we’ll do a...
2018-09-2746 min
Radio Free KryptonBatman wants you to donate to the CJRU fund drive. Please!This past year, our host station CJRU 1280 AM offered free weekly workshops for Syrian refugees, offering people a chance to tell their own stories through radio documentary. Starting Sept. 24, CJRU is holding a Fund Drive to raise $3,300 to fund another round of these Refugee Radio workshops. With your help, the station will continue to make this program available and accessible. To donate to the program and support RFK while you do, go to https://store.cjru.ca/discount/RFK. Even one dollar helps. You can also pledge for an RFK-specific reward. All the proceeds go to fund...
2018-09-2401 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 10 RTNT LIVE on CJRU: Supporting Marginalized WomenOn this episode of RTNT, Kristi hosts as we explore two agencies that support women.
First up you will hear had RTNT’s Saretta interview Patricia O’Connell Sistering's Executive Director, Tina Shapiro the Drop in and Employment Support Coordinator and Karen, a Peer Support Worker from Sistering. Sistering is a multi-service agency supporting women from across Toronto who experience first-hand the impact of marginalization and poverty. They may be homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. They are a diverse group, from 16 to 80-plus years old: women with substance use or mental health issues; sex work...
2018-09-1224 min
Radio Free KryptonInside the Orbit of "Prisoners of Gravity" — Part FourWelcome to "Inside the Orbit of Prisoners of Gravity," a Radio Free Krypton documentary bringing you the inside story on "Prisoners of Gravity," the cult-classic Canadian show which ran from 1989 to 1994 and changed the way science fiction, comics and pop culture are discussed in media. In Part Four, the final chapter of our doc, we analyze PoG's legacy and ask if a show like it could air today. This episode was reported by Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson. It was written by Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé and Mitchell Thompson, with audio production by Jacob Dubé....
2018-08-3029 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 9 RTNT LIVE on CJRU: Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) and Furthering Our Community (FOCUS)On this episode of RTNT, hosted by Julie, we explored mental health and crisis. In this week's episode we interviewed members of the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (MCIT) and a member of FOCUS Toronto.
First up, RTNT's Lou sits down with Constable Paul Regan and his partner, nurse Leona Anthony, from MCIT. We gained great insight about the creation, purpose, and benefit of MCIT. The Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams are collaborative partnerships between participating Toronto area hospitals and the Toronto Police Service (TPS). The program partners a mental health nurse and a specially trained police officer to respond to situ...
2018-07-1124 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 7 RTNT LIVE on CJRU: Hip Hop Youth and Mental HealthRadio Totally Normal Toronto sat down with Mahad and Adrian from Unity Charity to talk about youth, hip hop and mental health. Unity helps youth to flourish using a variety of programs designed to empower youth. This episode originally aired on May 9th 2018 on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca
2018-05-0918 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 6 RTNT LIVE on CJRU: Healthy Food and Mental HealthFoodShare is a non-profit organization that works with communities and schools to deliver healthy food and food education. FoodShare's Executive Director Paul Taylor joins Jerry Gluckowsky to discuss food justice and the implications on one's mental health. Rae hosts this episode, which originally aired on March 14th on CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca.
At first glance, healthy food and mental health might not have clear links. But while researching and recording our Mental Health and Money episode, the cost of food became a topic of conversation for the RTNT crew. As well, Jerry, who interviewed Paul...
2018-03-1422 minRadio Totally Normal TorontoEpisode 5 RTNT LIVE on CRJU: Mental Health, Youth and Homelessness: A Conversation with Yonge Street Mission's Jesse SudirgoSince October 2017, Radio Totally Normal has expanded to have a live radio show on Ryerson University's CJRU 1280 AM and cjru.ca.
The Yonge Street Mission is an organization in the downtown sector that aims to help support Toronto's most susceptible population. They aid families, children, youth, and even communities existing in daily poverty. Jerry from RTNT sat down with Jesse Sudirgo, Director of Street Involved Services, to discuss mental health, homelessness, and youth. Hosting the show is RTNT member Chris but, as alway, this episode was made possible by a large number of members and staff of Progress...
2018-02-1425 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2017 - AlbertaWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2017-11-1900 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2017 - ManitobaWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2017-11-1900 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2017 - Nova ScotiaWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2017-11-1900 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2017 - QuebecWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2017-11-1900 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2017 - Saskatchewan Part 1Welcome to CJRU 1280 AM's broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2017-11-1900 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2017 - Saskatchewan Part 2Welcome to CJRU 1280 AM's broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2017-11-1900 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2017 - YukonWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2017-11-1900 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2017 - Newfoundland and LabradorWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2017-11-1900 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2017 - NunavutWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2017-11-1900 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLD#RadioChangetheWorld 2017 - OntarioWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2017-11-1900 minRadio | CHANGE THE WORLDINTROWelcome to CJRU 1280 AM's broadcast on the U.N. Day of the Child to spread the message of youth and child rights.
2017-11-1500 min
Radio Free KryptonEp 34: We Read Fan Fic So You Don't Have ToTo celebrate CJRU 1280AM's first birthday, Jacob and Justin go live with Igor Magun and Sylvia Lorico to read some fresh fan fiction. Fun follows. Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM.
2017-03-3029 min