Chris Tolley - Podcast Details

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PlayMEThe Green Line (Interview with Makram Ayache)Playwright Makram Ayache joins Chris Tolley to talk about growing up queer in rural Alberta. Hear about how the loss of Ayache's father influenced his acclaimed play The Green Line, and what it means to write from a place of “in-betweenness." The Green Line, nominated for a Governor General’s Award, is a lyrical journey through love, loss, and the legacy of queer identity across generations.2025-06-111h 09

Hill ClimbersSXSW Creator Panel with Chris Tolley (Driveway), Elliott Teller (People's Endurance) and Chas Lacaillade (Night)Send us a textLet's cut to the chase - this panel features a story in which Tolley harasses and attacks World Champion, Peter Sagan at Unbound...and hilarity ensues.Anyway, this show was a culmination of two years worth of Hill Climbers work. We featured not one but three guests, and the panel kicked off the SXSW celebration at the Meteor bike shop, our second home. What’s more, we supported a local entrepreneur with insight from two seasoned experts.The panelists had a blast riffing on topics like controversy in influencer ma...2025-06-051h 00

PlayMEThe Bidding War (Interview with Michael Ross Albert)Playwright Michael Ross Albert joins Chris Tolley to discuss his acclaimed play The Bidding War and the personal experience that helped inspire it. Michael shares what it was like to buy his first home through an affordable housing program — a moment that felt like winning the lottery, but also brought intense financial fear and uncertainty. Despite finally finding a place to call his own, Michael opens up about the pressure of speculative real estate and how that anxiety found its way into his writing. He and Chris dive into why plays that make us laugh can also leave the de...2025-05-2158 min

Kerre Woodham Mornings PodcastKerre Woodham: You won't get your car seized if you don't break the lawThe government sent a strong signal to boy racers that their days of running amok on the roads are over. Car crushing is not new, it's been announced before - Judith Collins was police minister in 2009 when car crashing legislation was introduced for recidivist boy racer offenders, hence her sobriquet, Crusher. In fact, only three cars were crushed and Judith Collins wasn't the police minister by the time it happened, because he needed three strikes before a car was crushed. Anne Tolley was the police minister when the first of the three cars was crushed. B...2025-05-1206 min

SquaMatesSquaMates Ep. 33: Chameleon Day Bonanza!What is this‽ Two episodes in one week‽ That’s right! It’s May 9th, International Chameleon Day! In this episode, we give a deep dive into chameleon diversity, ecology, and evolution, and chameleon analogues across the world! Remember that you can watch the full episode with video at youtube.com/@squamatespod! Episode notes sometimes get clipped on your device or by your podcast provider; for full notes and references, go to squamatespod.com Works in Frogress: Get Ethan’s Skink Zine! Also in physical format! See more awesome illustrations like this one:2025-05-091h 53

"The Firehouse"- WRHU 88.7 FM hosted by Chris MosesBobby Tolley - Fires and Drums Foundation - on "The Firehouse"- WRHU 88.7 FM S6 EP1Sitting with me in the Firehouse is Bobby Tolley. Bobby Tolley's life has been defined by a deep commitment to service. Growing up in a military family, he followed in their footsteps, serving twice in the military over 13 years, including a decade in the special operations world. But tragedy struck when his brother William, a notable firefighter, passed away in the line of duty. Devastated, Bobby channeled his grief into founding the Fire and Drums Foundation, which provides financial support to families of first responders and military members enduring similar tragedies. Through this lasting legacy, Bobby ensures his brother...2025-05-0149 min

Ed Lambert In The MorningCaptain Jon Tolley. Rep. Chris FlanaganIn the second hour Ed talks with Captain Jon Tolley about his fight with the town of Yarmouth. Rep. Chris Flanagan is still a hot topic.2025-04-1431 min

PlayMEAudio dramas are back! Introducing the latest season of PlayMEPlayME is back! Your free ticket to bold, binge-worthy theatre. In this season’s trailer, hosts Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley present five powerful new plays turned audio dramas. Hypothetical Baby by Rachel Cairns explores the complexities of deciding to have a baby—or not. In Seven Days by Jordi, Mand follows a daughter fighting to change her father’s MAiD decision. The Green Line by Makram Ayache is a GG-nominated story of queer history in Lebanon. The Bidding War by Michael Ross Albert is a dark comedy about housing, gentrification, and sabotage. The Wrong Bashir by Zahida Rahemtulla delive...2025-03-0602 min

A View from the Box - The PodcastEpisode 13 - Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley of EXPECT Theatre and PlayMEIt's lucky episode 13 and I get to chat with Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley of PlayMe and Expect Theatre! Laura Mullin is a published playwright and writer, a director, producer, and the Co-Artistic Director of the award-winning Expect Theatre. She is also the Co-Host and Producer of CBC’s PlayME Podcast, transforming plays into binge-able audio dramas. She recently wrote the seven-part original audio drama series Tunnel Runners, which she co-created with Chris Tolley and was released in October 2024, which ranked in the top 10 Fiction podcasts on Apple. Chris Tolley is the co-host and producer of CBC Rad...2025-03-0347 min

Humor In The C-SuiteHeather Tolley-Bauer: "Can I Say That?"Welcome to another engaging episode of Humor in the C Suite with your host, Kate Davis, featuring the vibrant Heather Tolley-Bauer. This captivating episode unfolds Heather's fascinating journey from a banking executive in PR to a stand-up comedian, as she shares rich anecdotes and pearls of wisdom on using humor as a transformative tool in leadership. With laughter and insight, Heather demonstrates how humor can bridge gaps, improve communication, and foster a vibrant work culture that promotes collaboration and innovation.Key Takeaways:Humor is a powerful tool for creating an extraordinary work culture, aiding in communication...2025-02-1130 min

Are you not entertained with Remy XThe 2024 Are you not Entertained Christmas trivia podcast!!!Every year the greatest champions in the sport of geekdo,m come forward to comete for the sports top honor....the AYNE Christmas Trivia contest. Thiss year was no exception. This year, hosted by our good friend Garrett,we challanged our guests with questions in a variety of categorys. This year also marked the appearance of our first CELEBRITY GUEST!!!!! The guest will be a surprise to some and a good laugh for our regular listeners. So please join our regulars, Trevin Sandlin, Jim Kee, Jim Hensley, and John Rodriguez with spec...2025-01-212h 21

PlayMEBonus Episode: The Making of Tunnel RunnersGo behind the scenes with Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley as they discuss the creation of TUNNEL RUNNERS, their original seven-part scripted audio thriller. They dive into the writing process, the challenges of recording action-packed scenes, and the intricacies of foley and sound design. They discuss the series' themes, including anxiety, young adulthood, life on the margins, and hidden underground societies, while reflecting on the creative decisions that shaped the story. Plus, hear their thoughts on the rise of scripted fiction podcasts and get a sneak peek at the upcoming PlayME season.2024-12-1949 min

Garza Podcast146 - INTERNAL BLEEDING | Chris Pervelis: Long Island Death Metal & Inventing SlamGarza sits down in-person with Chris Pervelis. Guitar Player & founder of death metal band INTERNAL BLEEDING. https://internal-bleeding.com SPONSORS: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Official Formation of Internal Bleeding, Finding the Right Members and Sound 06:08 - Crazy Writing Schedule & Going to Clubs 09:14 - Inventing the “Slam” Genre in 1991 14:56 - Being Influenced by 70s Music, Tony Iommi, Blues Music 15:50 - Slam Dancing, Circle Jerks 17:00 - Being Compared to Suffocation 19:38 - The New York/Long Island Death Metal Sound 24:38 - Skinless 26:12 - Influencing Death Metal Bands 28:01 - Not Getting Credit For Influencing/Helping 32:35 - Slip...2024-10-151h 37

Criterium NationTolley Tolley Tolley!The beauty of long-form journalism is that the person and the story evolve. You get to see and learn so much more because the time is dedicated, and we all end up better for it. The story of Chris Tolley is evolving and changing. The version that we interviewed in 2022 has given way to this more distinguished thought provoking one (that's not to say the 2022 version lacked anything in those categories). However, with more time we have more to work with, and we hope you enjoy the result. This week we are brought to you by the...2024-09-251h 10

Raging Romantics#92 - The Object of Your AffectionGuess who's back...back again...Did you miss us??? We missed you! Let's jump back into things with a fun episode all about this new sphere of romance that's been appearing on our Kindle Algorithms.Books/Authors we read:Forked by Ruth CardelloUnhinged by Vera ValentineJack by Layla FaeDeviled egg bookTriceratops and Bottoms by Lola FaustChris Tingle booksFantasy Lover by Sherrilyn KenyonAs always, you can email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org with any thoughts/questions/comments/concerns/recommendations. Thanks for coming back to us, and we hope you...2024-08-3050 min

Raging Romantics#88 The Cowboy Rides AgainSaddle up and let's make our way back into cowboy-landia! We did our first episode on cowboys back in 2021, and thought they wouldn't come back. Well we're eating our hats, because darn-tootin' if they haven't reappeared on our shelves! In this episode, we discuss why that could be, and what other possible genres could be making a comeback.Questions/comments/concerns/recommendations? Email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org!Books we mentionLouis L'AmourTrue Blood by Charlaine Harris50 Shades series by EL JamesDark Carpathian series by Christine FeehanJohanna LindseyDone...2024-05-0359 min

Coffee Literature ReviewEp2. Quaker Beans with Andrew TolleyChris and Doran are joined by Andrew Tolley to discuss, "Impacts of quaker beans over sensory characteristics and volatile composition of specialty natural coffees", appearing in Food Chem., 2021, 342, 128304. The article can be found here: ⁠https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128304⁠ Introduction preamble: Edward Teller 2024-04-0131 min

Murder Files UnsealedHow fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong was caught in Costa Rica Pt 2Aside from her social life, Armstrong had a professional background in finance and a deep passion for yoga. Tolley describes her as an adventurous soul, having traveled extensively around the globe. Undoubtedly, she possessed an intriguing personality.Armstrong obtained her yoga instructor certification in Bali. Following her encounter with Strickland in 2019, she developed an interest in cycling.Chris Tolley: He eagerly introduced her to his cycling passion and actively engaged her in it. She soon became enamored with cycling, just like Colin.Armstrong even began participating in amateur races.Chris Tolley: In...2024-01-2805 min

A Great Story PodcastEps.69 The 2024 Episode!Broadcasting LIVE from the Sold by Eldon Studio, at MediaSkapes, the fellas got together to catch up after the Holidays! We closed the loop on … What the heck does Auld Lang Syne mean? The CT Bowl Challenge The craziness in The CT Lounge for the Lions vs. Dallas game Rich went skiing with the Fam UM Football is in the National Championship! CT called some Mott Bears Basketball games and they were Epic Phil’s Ken Calvert tribute How March Madness Square...2024-01-181h 20

Hill ClimbersDriveway Series Race Director Chris Tolley Presents, TOLLEYWOODSend us a textIf you’re racing bikes in Austin, TX, welcome to Tolleywood. The timing of this episode could not be more opportune given the slate of projects Chris Tolley has planned for 2024, and what I love most about this race promoter, is that he understands the value of branding, not just for individual races but for the sport of cycling on the whole. Chris’s background is firmly entrenched in BMX riding, where style, technical ability and strength are all required. “Style” is the component that is frequently missing from road races and Tolley has vowe...2024-01-151h 22