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Ongoing History of New Music
Ongoing History of New MusicIntroducing... Deadman's Curse: Season 2In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia.In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what happened to Volcanic Brown?Host: Kru WilliamsGuest:Adam PalmerFacebook - @HISTORYCanada Instagram - @deadmanscurseInstagram - @HistorycaInstagram - @kru_wi...
2024-06-2222 minUncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry
Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music IndustryIntroducing... Deadman's Curse Season 2In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia.In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what happened to Volcanic Brown?Host: Kru WilliamsGuest:Adam PalmerFacebook - @HISTORYCanada Instagram - @deadmanscurseInstagram - @HistorycaInstagram - @kru_wi...
2024-06-2022 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sIntroducing... Deadman's Curse Season 2In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia.In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what happened to Volcanic Brown?Host: Kru WilliamsGuest:Adam PalmerFacebook - @HISTORYCanada Instagram - @deadmanscurseInstagram - @HistorycaInstagram - @kru_wi...
2024-06-2022 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sThe Phantom Menace | 116In May 1999 hordes of Star Wars fans swarmed movie theatres for an event that many thought might never happen.It was release day for a movie they had spent the past 15 years longing for, but all the excitement soon turned to confusion, disappointment and in some cases even anger.In this episode we are looking back at one of the biggest movie releases of the decade. This is the story of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.GUEST INFO:Fearless Fred Kennedy, radio DJ on Q107 in Toronto weekday 2 – 7pm, comi...
2024-06-1241 minDeadman\'s Curse: Volcanic Gold
Deadman's Curse: Volcanic GoldA Mysterious Disappearance | 1In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia.In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what happened to Volcanic Brown?Host: Kru WilliamsGuest:Adam PalmerFacebook - @HISTORYCanada Instagram - @deadmanscurseInstagram - @HistorycaInstagram - @kru_wi...
2024-06-0323 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sDBS: I Helped Surgeons Operate on my BrainIn this episode of "When Life Gives You Parkinson’s," Larry and Rebecca dive into Larry's recent Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. It's the culmination of their DBS series, showcasing moments before and after the procedure. (Episode six of our 2023 DBS series)Larry shares his experiences, from the anticipation of the surgery to post-surgery reflections. He describes the fears he had about the head frame and the surgical process itself, emphasizing the involvement of Nurse Nancy and Dr. Honey. The detailed account covers the electrode installation, the testing of potential targets for relief, and the moments of co...
2023-11-2239 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sDBS Pre-Op Talks: Love and TransitionSeason 6, Episode 6SHOW NOTES                                                                                                           Oct 17, 2023TITLE:  DBS Pre-Op Talks: Love and Transition  Podcast Notes:In the latest episode of the When Life Gives You Parkinson's podcast, hosts Larry and Rebecca Gifford discuss the upcoming Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. The surgery is scheduled for October 24th, 2023, at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Larry and Rebecca take the audience through their preparations, discussions, and feelings as the surgery date approaches. They touch on a wide range of topics, including their emotional and practical preparations, managing their son Henry's needs, and the changes in household responsibilities.They also discuss the potential outcomes of the...
2023-10-1831 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sNavigating Deep Brain Stimulation: The Pros, Cons, and RealitiesIn this episode of "When Life Gives You Parkinson's," Larry Gifford and Rebecca Gifford delve into the world of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), continuing their 2023 series on this treatment option. While sharing their optimism about Larry's upcoming DBS surgery, they also address the importance of discussing the risks associated with it. They present real stories from individuals who've undergone DBS, shedding light on the complexities and varied experiences associated with this treatment. Kim Cornelis shares her personal journey, highlighting both the potential benefits and challenges of DBS. The episode also explores alternative treatments, like light therapy, and emphasizes the...
2023-10-0429 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sInside Larry's DBS Journey: Meeting the Brain SurgeonIn this episode of "When Life Gives You Parkinson's," Larry and Rebecca dive into Larry's upcoming Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. They introduce Dr. Chris Honey, the neurosurgeon who will perform the procedure the brain surgeon. Dr. Honey breaks down what to expect and the possible risks of DBS, stressing the importance of picking the right surgeon and keeping a positive mindset. After the surgery, the plan is to use the DBS device to replicate Larry's best moments on medication, with the hope of eventually cutting down or even ditching the meds. The episode also brings in Tim Hague...
2023-09-2022 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sMy Eye-Opening DBS "Off" ChallengeHosts Larry and Rebecca Gifford are preparing for Larry's DBS surgery scheduled for October 24, 2023. During the evaluation for DBS surgery. Larry needed to completely go off meds for at least 12 hours. The medical team tests motor symptoms while OFF levodopa and then after taking a dosage and waiting forty minutes repeat the tests. Evaluators were looking for a 40% or more difference in my motor symptoms from OFF to ON. It was truly revelatory to see just how much levodopa, the medication commonly used for Parkinson's, impacts daily life. MAIL Larry and Rebecca: ParkinsonsPod@curiouscast.ca...
2023-09-0824 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sHarnessing the Healing Power of Infrared LightLarry & Rebecca Gifford dive into the growing interest and research being conducted around red light and infrared light laser therapy for Parkinson’s disease. In Hamilton, Ontario PD Avenger and care partner Lorna Dueck, a retired radio and TV host, visits Gaitway Physical Therapy. She interviews physiotherapist Orla Hares and research assistant Jenna Sykes. Intrigued, Larry tracks down the CEO of Symbyx Biome, Dr. Wayne Markman of Australia, to discuss the handheld laser being used on the gut and vagus nerve and the infrared helmet – both designed to reactivate the mitochondria inside the dopamine cells. and learns more...
2023-05-3143 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sThe Promise of Lithium as a Parkinson’s Disease Modifying TreatmentLithium is more than a drug, it’s the third element on the Periodic Table of Elements. Symbol is LI. It’s lightest metal known to mankind. Lithium-ion batters are used in electric cars. Lithium is also present in vaping devices, many personal electronics such as cell phones, tablets, and laptops, E-Bikes, electric toothbrushes, tools, hoverboards, scooters, and for solar power backup storage. Its origins can be traced back to the Big Bang. For 70 years it’s successfully been used to treat bi-polar disease. Now there’s hope it could be game changing for Parkinson’s disease. Tom Guttuso Jr...
2023-02-0150 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sMuhammad Ali’s Parkinson’s Journey w/ May May Ali and Michael S. Okun, MDJanuary 17 marks the 81st anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest Parkinson’s advocates of all time, Muhammad Ali. In this episode, we learn more about the champ’s journey from his eldest daughter Maryum “May May” Ali – the stigma her father dealt with after his diagnosis, when she first noticed changes in her dad, struggles with speaking and medication, and how he improved his quality of life. In addition to exploring Ali’s Parkinson’s legacy, Dr. Michael S. Okun, the head of neurology for the University of Florida Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, sheds...
2023-01-3137 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sI Don’t Care Just Call It ApathyOne of the dark symptoms of Parkinson’s is apathy. Describing apathy is a bit like describing what it feels like when a dementor in the Harry Potter books kisses a character – the ability to drain happiness and hope from its victims. When a person with Parkinson’s spirals into a an apathetic state they lack motivation and lose interest in activities they used to enjoy. To experience apathy is like being in a bubble of indifference. You stop caring about yourself or other people in your life with a total void of emotion.In this episode we hear...
2022-11-2349 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sLive Inspired with John O'LearyWhen John O’Leary was a nine-year-old boy, he was burned on 100% of his body. He was in his garage playing with matches and gasoline—just like he’d had seen the older boys on his block do. A fire exploded, consuming the garage, sending him flying back against the wall and turning his whole world upside down. He talks with Larry & Rebecca about how he was given 1% chance to live. Now, 36-years later, John is living an inspired life. He has two national best-selling books “On Fire” and “In Awe.” he’s a podcast host, an in-demand international speaker and is s...
2022-11-0255 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonScott Radley looks back on the Tokyo Olympics and ahead to the next gamesA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott Thompson invited Scott Radley to the show, to recap the Tokyo Olympics and look ahead to the games on the horizon. Guest: Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show (he is back on air tonight!) Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.   Keep up with Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://cur...
2021-08-0912 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonTwo Scotts and a Ted: A special announcement from the host of the Health and Wellness ShowA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott invited Ted Michaels, news anchor and host of the Health and Wellness Show, on air to share some big news. Then Scott Radley showed up. Guests: Ted Michaels, news and sports anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health and Wellness Show Scott Radley, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator, host of the Scott Radley Show every weeknight on Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of Hamilton Home Games on Youtube   Keep up with the Health and Wellness Show: https://o...
2021-08-0909 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonDecline of free speech on social media, Olympics' ratings slipping, Canada's healthcare system maybe not that great? And international beer day!The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley A significant portion of Canadians believe that social media is having a negative effect on freedom of speech. Interestingly, according to a new study Guest: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.   Robert Thompson joins Scott to look back on these Olympic games... and their ratings. (Dun-dun-dun!!) Guest: Prof. Robert Thompson of Syracuse University   One thing that Canada prides itself on is its healthcare system. A new report out of the U.S. indicates that we...
2021-08-061h 10Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonHamilton's urban boundary expansion, Afghan interpreters and their families in danger & The Ticats are back!The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Yesterday, Hamilton's city councillors received public comment on the urban boundary expansion. It was not what one might call a harmonious meeting.Guest: Brad Clark, Ward 9 Councillor for the City of Hamilton - Bubba O'Neil joins Scott for a breakdown of the Tokyo Olympics games, as we approach the final day. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor with CHCH - Former Afghan interpreters who have made their way to Canada are pleading for the federal government to...
2021-08-051h 14Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonDave Baird of WDI Group on designing offices for the futureA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! The design of an office space can have a big impact on how employees interact and get work done but now, with an enduring focus on sanitization and social distancing in society, as well as a great swath of people who have more or less adapted to working from home, the look and feel and use of an office is undergoing changes.Guest: Dave Baird, Managing Director of WDI Group   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your fa...
2021-08-0519 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonEleanor Harvey shares the Tokyo Olympics experience, Trouble with AI in law enforcement & Mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Hamilton's own Eleanor Harvey joined Scott to share her experiences from the Tokyo Olympics and give some behind-the-scenes details about what it is like to be and Olympian Guest: Eleanor Harvey, Olympic foil fencer - You might be double-dosed with COVID-19 vaccine and ready to book a vacation but your destination might not be as safe as you are. What does that mean for the tourism a cruise ship industry? Guest: Shawna Curtin-Weatherill, Expedia Cruises in Waterdown ...
2021-08-041h 13Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonJeff Sorensen reacts to Ontario's back-to-school planA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! Ontario has released a back-to-school plan. Scott Radley spoke with Jeff Sorensen, to get his reaction. Guest: Guest: Jeff Sorensen, President, Hamilton-Wentworth Elementary Teachers' Local   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott Thompson...
2021-08-0414 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonIf you catch COVID-19, can you sue? Steep prices at the pumps & Doomsday-proofing the world's musicThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Are you able to sue someone if you are exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and develop COVID-19 through the negligence of a co-worker, customer or employer?Guest: Gregory Sills, Employment lawyer and Associate with Samfiru-Tumarkin - Rick Zamperin joins Scott for a special announcement about the Hamilton Tiger-cats! Guest: Rick Zamperin, News Director, Assistant Program Director and Sports Director for Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the 5th Quarter following every Ticats game Get ready for the...
2021-08-0356 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonSteve Milton on the highs and lows of the Tokyo Olympics thus farA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! Steve Milton joined Scott Radley to break down some of the historic moments that have taken place during the Tokyo Olympics, and compare where they stand in the history of games, as well as look forward to what else is in store in the remain days. Guest: Steve Milton, Journalist for The Hamilton Spectator, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum, in the Football Reporters of Canada wing   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find yo...
2021-08-0320 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonShould Julie Payette lose her Order of Canada? Two-time Olympian Paula Schnurr joins the show & Has the housing market peaked?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Former Governor General Julie Payette could have her Order of Canada revoked by an advisory committee. If that happened, it could set a new precedent,Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data - Why are Canada's women doing so well at the Olympics, compared to our men? This is not an unfamiliar story for our country. Guest: Paula Schnurr, two-time Olympian, McMaster University cross country and track coach -  It is...
2021-07-3053 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonIf you have been vaccinated, why be concerned about COVID-19? Dr. Omar Khan answers pressing questionsA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast There have been reports of COVID-19 developing in people who have received both doses of their vaccine, and now warning of cases on the rise. Is that all a matter of  the variants? What do we do with all the information coming in? Guest: GUEST: Dr. Omar Khan, Assistant Professor with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology with the University of Toronto   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Ham...
2021-07-3016 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCanadian sportscasting legend Brian Williams on the Olympics, Paul Woods on CFL history & Are we being too fatalistic by expecting an election?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley Brian Williams was the Canadian voice of the Olympics for decades. He joins Scott to discuss this year's games, as well as Olympics history.Guest: Brian Williams, OC, veteran sportscaster - CFL historian Paul Woods's new book, Year of the Rocket, chronicles the era when Raghib "Rocket" Ismael joined the Toronto Argos, under the ownership of John Candy, Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall. Guest: Paul Woods, Canadian football historian and author - NDP Leader Jagmeet Si...
2021-07-3058 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonPutting off your DIY projects? The market knows and is reactingA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! With the pandemic waning, vaccinations rates climbing and people stepping out into the sunlight, awkwardly trying to remember how to eat and drink in public, their DIY home projects have returned to the constantly put off To-Do-Next-Weekend list. Demand for lumber has dropped accordingly, leaving an impact on the market.Guest:  Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stor...
2021-07-3019 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonPandemic aftershock in education, Mob wars and understanding the underworld & Zach Hyman's rep talks free agencyThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast While there has been news of what the school year will look like for unvaccinated students, a full back-to-school plan is yet to be released and the due date is getting closer.Guest: Paul Bennett, education expert, consultant and author - Following the conclusion of the court case against the only person ever arrested and charged in the murder of Angelo Musitano and the murder of innocent bystander Mila Barberi, more information surrounding the events has started to come out. The Hamilton Spectator has released a f...
2021-07-2852 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonPerfectionism is not what you think it is & Looking into how the pandemic affected adolescentsA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! A team of researchers with Brock University researchers is investigating perfectionism and well-being among adolescents, in the face of changes to the school experiences brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.Guest: Danielle Sirianni Molnar, Professor of Child and Youth Studies   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subs...
2021-07-2821 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonWhat do the Olympics do for ratings? Does Ontario's flag need an update? & It's National Scotch Day: here's how the industry cultivated a reputationThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley The Olympics are not getting the ratings that they likely hoped for, so far, but not for lack of trying. How much of the Olympics is driven by the need for television ratings, and how will streaming factor in? Guest: Bill Brioux, television critic and author - When was the last time you had a strong feeling about Ontario's flag or even thought of what it looked like?  Some say that it is time to update the flag, to reflect the p...
2021-07-2758 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonMPP Donna Skelly on all-day Go Train service coming to Hamilton, Ontario's West Harbour StationA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! Want to hear some Hamilton transit news that does not involve LRT? Hamilton's West Harbour Station is finally getting all-day Go Train service! Guest: Donna Skelly, MPP Flamborough-Glanbrook   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Sc...
2021-07-2714 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonLife with COVID-19 in the background, Mary Simon is Governor General: is an election next? & Kim Mitchell makes a surprise appearance!The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest host Scott Radley After months of taking precautions to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19, some experts are suggesting that we will not be able to "plank" the virus but instead will learn to live with it in the background of our vaccinated and cautious daily lives. Guest: Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto - Canada now officially has a new Governor General in Mary Simon, meanwhile the pre-election campaigning is underway. Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist...
2021-07-261h 11Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonThe business of the Olympics and television ratingsA Scott Thompson Show bonus pdocast with guest host Scott Radley! Professor Michael Naraine and Scott discussed the Tokyo Olympics and the future of the games. Guest: Michael Naraine, Brock sports business professor   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott ThompsonContent/Technical/Podc...
2021-07-2621 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonA surprise visit from Kim Mitchell!A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest host Scott Radley! Scott invited music journalist Eric Alper to the show, to discuss Kim Mitchell's induction into the Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame, but Scott more than he bargained for! Guests: Eric Alper, Music Expert Kim Mitchell, singer, songwriter, musician, Canadian rocker   Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Keep up with our gues...
2021-07-2618 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonIdentifying the cause of rare AZ and J&J vaccine blood clots, Prioritizing performing arts while reopening & esports wins and Canadiens' lossThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley A team at McMaster University is closing in on the cause of rare blood clots that are associated with the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Guest: Dr. Ishac Nazy, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Principal Investigator with the McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory - Six-time Olympic Equestrian Cindy Neale-Ishoy made a surprise appearance on the show, to share her perspective as an athlete, on the question of cancelling or once again postponing the Tokyo Olympics due to the COVID-19 state of...
2021-07-081h 10Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonHow have Canadians changed their cell phone habits in the pandemic?A Scott Thompson Show bonus segment with guest-host Scott Radley! Scott spoke with Lucas Smith about the results of a recent study conducted by The Mobile Shop, that examined how Canadians have been using their cell phones over the past year. Guest: Lucas Smith, Mobilist with The Mobile Shop Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast...
2021-07-0807 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCanada's next Governor General, The CFL and XFL stop talks of partnering… for now & How to grow a city's economy and attract young familiesThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley Mary Simon has been selected to be Canada's next Governor General. Daniel Béland joined Scott to talk about what her appointment will mean. Guest: Daniel Béland, James McGill Professor of Political Science and Director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada with McGill University - The CFL and the XFL have halted their discussions, and many Canadian football fans have sighed a sigh of relief. What might this news mean, and could we see a return to the ta...
2021-07-071h 10Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonWorkplace safety during severe heat wavesA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest-host Scott Radley What can workplaces do to make sure that their employees are safe during time of heightened heat? What should you be on lookout for when working in hot conditions? Guest: Hope McManus, Head of Health & Safety at Peninsula Canada Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast...
2021-07-0710 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonRemoving Hamilton's statue of John A. Macdonald, Advertising in your dreams & Are people actually angrier nowadays?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! Hamilton City Councillor Nrinder Nann joined Scott Radley, to discuss removing the statue of John A. Macdonald from Gore Park, as well as the steps that should follow the removal of a statue or the renaming of a landmark. Guest: Nrinder Nann, Councillor for Ward 3 in the City of Hamilton - Molson Coors is looking to test a new medium for their advertisements: your dreams. Yes, for real. Will it work and where could it lead? Guest: David Soberman, Canadian...
2021-07-0652 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonDawn of the era of flying cars & Bubba O'Neil on the Stanley Cup and the OlympicsA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! Are you ready for flying cars? Imagine the ability to take the skies, to avoid rush hour traffic jams, the urgency of seeing the "empty" light on the fuel gauge! Maybe flying cars are not as good of an idea as we initially thought. Guest: Keith Mackey, Owner of Mackey International and Aviation expert - Bubba O'Neil of CHCH News joined Scott to talk about the Tokyo Olympics and the Stanley Cup, as well as to share some of his experiences...
2021-07-0637 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCalls to remove statues of Pierre Trudeau, The cost of fixing up Canada's official residencies & Eating 76 hot dogs: what does that do the human body?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! Last week, attention from some corners turned to the legacy of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, and the question of whether monuments in his honour should be taken down or renamed. Guest: Wayne Petrozzi, Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University - 24 Sussex is not the only one of Canada's six official residencies that needs fixing up. Why were these landmarks allowed to reach their respective states of disrepair, what can be done now, and at what cost?
2021-07-0551 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCanadiens prepare to face the Lighting & Heartbreak for Canada's Olympic basketball teamThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! Scott welcomed Steve Milton to the show, to break down the challenges faced by the Canadiens and Canada's Olympic basketball team Guest: Steve Milton, Journalist for The Hamilton Spectator Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott Radley
2021-07-0516 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonFederal Liberals eye a majority, Ontario's debt & The podcasting industry's big boomThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! As things stand right now, it looks like a Liberal majority is a very likely outcome of a Federal election. Can they hold onto the lead? Guest: Andrew McDougall, Professor of Political Science with the University of Toronto - Do you know how much debt you are essentially in, as an Ontarian? If not, you probably will not like the answer but you will want to know. Guest: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation -
2021-07-021h 02Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonImproving access to education for Indigenous communities, Doug Ford's performance in the polls & How did Bill Cosby get his conviction overturned?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! June 30, 2021 is A Day To Listen, in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, hundreds of radio stations from broadcasters across Canada, united for a full day of programming dedicated to amplifying and elevating Indigenous voices. Learn more at https://downiewenjack.ca/ To start today's show, Scott welcomed Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard to the show, to talk about improving access to education for indigenous communities, as well as the current state of affairs as more people begin to understand the history of residential schools. ...
2021-06-301h 09Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonSteve Staios, President and CEO of the Hamilton BulldogsA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast featuring guest-host Scott Radley! Steve Staios joined Scott Radley, to talk about the upcoming 2021-22 OHL season. Guest: Steve Staios, President and General Manager of the Hamilton Bulldogs Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/Keep up with our guest-host Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Host - Scott RadleyContent Producer...
2021-06-3009 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonMixing AstraZeneca with an mRNA vaccine, Post-pandemic immigration plans & Reflecting on the CanadiensThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! A study out of the U.K. shows that mixing the AstraZeneca vaccine with the Pfizer vaccine, which is built on mRNA technology, is beneficial. So what about Moderna, and how should people who have stuck with the same vaccine for both doses feel? Guest: Dr. Dawn Bowdish, Tenured Professor of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University and Canada Research Chair in Aging & Immunity with the DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research - As we approach what is hopefully the waning...
2021-06-291h 04Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonNo one surprised to learn what drives social media success, The future of space tourism & Do you actually understand COVID-19 rules?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast with guest-host Scott Radley! Have you ever gone viral online? If so, was it for saying something nice or negative? Research suggests that success on social media is driven by hate, and no one is very shocked by that. The question is, why does hate and negativity do well online? Guest: Jaigris Hodson, Associate Professor with the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads University - If you could have yourself launched into space just for the experience, would you? Soon you may be able to...
2021-06-281h 07History of the 90s
History of the 90sGrunge Part 2 | 50From the moment grunge music went mainstream in the fall of 1991 the clock was ticking down toward its tragic end just a few years later.But in the meantime, the huge success of Seattle bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and SoundGarden led to a frenzy by record labels to sign other grunge type bands. And as the Seattle area was picked dry of talent the search for half-way decent bands wearing flannel and playing detuned guitars expanded beyond the Pacific Northwest.At the same time, the bands that pioneered the movement were struggling w...
2021-06-2343 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sGrunge: Part 1 | 49For the uninitiated, grunge begins and ends with Kurt Cobain and Nirvana. Maybe sprinkle in a little Pearl Jam or Sound Garden and a few flannels and that’s grunge. A moment in time that has long passed, but frozen in our memories because of Cobain’s early death.But grunge is so much more than one band, and one singer who may have had an outsized impact on the movement but was just one of piece of a genre of music and an attitude that captivated the world at the beginning of the 90s.On th...
2021-06-0947 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCanada's residential school sites must be investigated, Maple Leafs let down in Game 7 & NACI approves mixing COVID-19 vaccine dosesThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard returned to the show, to continue her conversation with Scott about the the traumatic history of Canada's residential school system, the continuing repercussions of the schools, and what comes next, following the discovery that 215 children were buried and left unmarked on the site of the former Kamloops residential school. Guest: Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, President of the Ontario Native Women's Association, and Director of Trent University Listen to Dr. Lavell-Harvard's appearance on yesterday's podcast here: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/dr-david-williams-steps-down-revelations-at-site-o Hear Bill Kelly's...
2021-06-011h 07Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonDr. David Williams steps down, Revelations at site of former residential school & Leafs vs. Habs: Game 7The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Dr. Ahmad Kalid joined Scott to start the week with a look at COVID-19 cases, vaccination rates, and Ontario's new Chief Medical Officer of Health. Guest: Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, Health Policy expert - Doug Ford's government has taken a hit in the polls but so has the opposition. For more on this, Scott turned to Executive VP of Leger, Andrew Enns. Guest: Andrew Enns, Executive VP of Leger - Canada's overall mood seems to be brightening, in the midst...
2021-06-011h 12Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonScott Radley and Scott Thompson react to last night's Leafs loss & Erik Tomas looks ahead to the Indy 500A Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Time for Scott Radley to weigh in on last night's Leafs vs. Habs game, and for Scott Thompson to take a trip down Memory Lane, to a childhood with losing Leafs. Guest: Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show podcast, columnist with Hamilton Spectator, host of Home Games Hamilton on YouTube Keep up with the other Scott, Scott Radley, by subscribing to his podcast: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/197/the-scott-radley-show/ Check out Home Games Hamilton on YouTube for even more from Scott Radley and some of...
2021-05-2818 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCOVID-19 safety on the long weekend, NHL Playoffs & Royal revelations and repercussions for the BBCThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast To start the show, Scott spoke with Dr. Ishac Nazy and got an update on AstraZeneca in Ontario. Gust: Dr. Ishac Nazy, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Principal Investigator with the McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory - Dr. Timothy Sly joined the show to discuss the continuing battle against COVID-19 as restrictions start to loosen and the long weekend approaches. Guest: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University -
2021-05-211h 15Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonVaccinating Hamilton over the long weekend, The future of EV tech in Canada & The lost and found songs of Saskadelphia: the new Tragically Hip albumThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast Paul Johnson is the Director of Hamilton's emergency centre as well as a recipient of Hamilton's Citizen of the Year award, he also is also the first guest in today's podcast! Scott spoke with him about the lifting of restrictions over the next few weeks, and the city's vaccination clinics running over the long weekend. Guest: Paul Johnson, Director of Emergency Centre for the City of Hamilton, Hamilton Citizen of the Year alongside Dr. Elizabeth Richardson - Scott welcomed Elliot Tepper back to the show to...
2021-05-201h 15Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonRocket debris could crash to Earth within days & A brawl between Capitals and RangersA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Rocket debris from the Government of China's space program is expected to crash to Earth some time in the next few days. It will most likely cause no problem for anyone's day-to-day life but the news has once again raised questions about how space debris is accounted for. Guest: Paul Delaney, Space Exploration Expert, Professor of Astronomy and Physics at York University - Scott Radley once again returns to the show, this time he joins Scott Thompson to discuss the brawl between members of the N...
2021-05-0720 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonClear communication during the pandemic, Explaining the Line 5 Pipeline & Pfizer and Moderna for Olympic athletesThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast With people 12+ approved by Health Canada for the Pfizer vaccine, Scott wonders if we will soon be hearing from NACI, and if the confused messaging from earlier in this week is indicative of a larger issue. Guest: Susan Delacourt, National Columnist with The Toronto Star - Should Canadian have a document proving they have been vaccinated, to show upon entry to events like sports games or concerts? Guest: Dr. Marion Joppe, Professor with the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the University...
2021-05-071h 11Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonFeds take over assessment of proposed Highway 413, Sexual misconduct in the CAF & Mike Weir wins first PGA Tour Champions eventA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Michael Taube and Scott sorted through some of the big stories at the start of this week, including Ontario's 413 highway and the newest reports of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Guest: Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper - Scott Radley returned to the show to talk about the PGA Tour Champions event, as well as how well the concept would work for other sports. Guest: Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley...
2021-05-0333 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonCOVID-19 variants in Canada, India's dire situation, Systemic problems in the CAF & No Olympics during a pandemic?The Scott Thompson Show Podcast For a look at COVID-19 in Canada, at the start of this week, Scott welcomed Dr. Tim Sly back to the show. Guest: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University - Dr. Rodney Rohde and Scott discussed the dire situation in India, as well as the danger of variants in Canada and the U.S. Guest: Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair, Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions, Texas...
2021-04-271h 02Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonNo OHL season & Scott forgot his wedding anniversary – blame the pandemicA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! It's time for another edition of Scott & Scott! Scott Radley joined the show to discuss the Ontario Hockey League's troubles, and what they may or may not mean for the NHL. First, however, he and Scott Thompson have to attend to the problem of becoming forgetful during the pandemic. Because it was definitely the pandemic that made Scott Thompson forget his weeding anniversary, right? Guest: Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show podcast, columnist with Hamilton Spectator, host of Home Games Hamilton on YouTube Keep up with...
2021-04-2118 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson109 years since the sinking of the Titanic, The Hamiltonian doctor who was aboard the Titanic & Renewed focus on a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth GamesA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Today marks the 109th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Scott welcomed long-time friend of 900 CHML, retired History teacher Mr. Lo, to the show for a conversation about the events that took place over the course of April 14-15, 1912. Guest: Michael Lo Sciavo a.k.a. Mr. Lo, retired history teacher, Landline - Hamilton's Commonwealth Game committee has abandoned its bid for a 2026 games and is once again looking at 2030. Scott Radley joined Thompson to catch us all up on what is going on...
2021-04-1626 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonExpanding Ontario's pharmacy vaccine program, Protests against a COVID-19 curfew & Prince Harry returns to EnglandThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast The program that bring COVID-19 vaccinations to pharmacies across Ontario is expanding. Scott found out more about it from Justin Bates. Guest: Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacist Association - Protests against the curfew took place in Montreal over the weekend, and Ontario's restrictions are not necessarily being followed closely by many people. Dan Horner helped explain the mindset of people as pandemic fatigue settles in deeper. Guest: Dan Horner Associate Professor & Chair of the Department of Criminology with Ryerson University  ...
2021-04-131h 09Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonPR Expert Elissa Freeman gives the Ontario Government and F in communication & Scott Radley on Texas Rangers fans crowd stadiumsA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott talked to Elissa Freeman, to get her input on how Doug Ford's Conservative government is handling communications during the pandemic. Guest: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert - How did you feel when you saw the slew of Texas Rangers fan fill up their home stadium over the weekend? Too much too soon for the United States? Guest: Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show podcast, columnist with Hamilton Spectator, host of Home Games Hamilton on YouTube Keep...
2021-04-0618 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonMaking NBA history, Raptors trades, & thoughts on the boat blocking the Suez CanalA Scott Thompson Show bonus podcast! Scott Thompson welcomed Scott Radley back to the show for another edition of Scott & Scott! An all-female broadcast team is about to make NBA history, Radley has opinions on Raptors trades, and both Scott's have something to say about the boat stuck in the Suez Canal. Guest: Scott Radley, columnist with the Hamilton Spectator, host of the Scott Radley Show, host of Home Games Hamilton on YouTube Keep up with Scott Radley, subscribe his podcast wherever you already subcribe to the Scott Thompson show! https://curiouscast.ca/po...
2021-03-2523 minHamilton Today with Scott Thompson
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonNew music from the Tragically Hip: Alan Cross has the details & Small Business Spotlight on Club Absinthe, a landmark music venueA Scott Thompson Show Bonus Podcast! Rob Baker of the Tragically Hip says that the band is looking at previously unreleased music, with the aim of sharing some of it with fans! Alan Cross returned to the show to discuss what this could mean for the future of the Hip and their fans. Guest: Alan Cross, music historian, host of the Ongoing History of New Music Keep up with the ongoing history of new music, subscribe to Alan's podcast! https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/126/ongoing-history-of-new-music/ - Music venues have been h...
2021-02-1025 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sComedy from Stand-up to Sitcom - Part 1In the 1990s there was a massive flood of stand-up comedians making the leap to television to star in their own stand-up sitcoms thanks in part to the success of the Cosby Show and Roseanne.Those shows were followed by other massive hits like Seinfeld, Home Improvement, Martin, Ellen and The Drew Carey Show.  All of them featured a previously established stand-up comic who had been scouted from the comedy club circuit. But there were lots of other shows starring comics that had high expectations but went down in flames like Grace Under Fire starring Bre...
2020-08-1946 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sIpperwash | 2925 years ago, this September, a long simmering dispute over First Nations’ territory in Southwestern Ontario turned deadly when police shot and killed an unarmed protestor. Dudley George was among a group of protestors who occupied Ipperwash Provincial Park to assert their claim to the land they believed contained sacred burial grounds. On the night of September 6th, 1995, heavily armed police officers marched up a dark road toward the park to confront the protestors. Within 30 minutes a band councillor was severely beaten by police and George was dead.On this episode of History of the 90s we lo...
2020-08-0551 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sThe L.A. Riots | 28On this episode of History of the 90's we look back at the 1992 Los Angeles riots and the various factors that led to the largest and most violent case of civil unrest in United States history.The acquittal of four police officers in connection with the brutal video taped beating of Rodney King wasn’t the only reason people went into the streets of South L.A. looting and burning buildings over a six day period in April 92. The Black community was also reeling from a judges’ decision not to send a Korean shopkeeper to jail...
2020-07-2245 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sDoomsday Cults Part 4: Branch Davidians | 27On this episode of History of the 90s we finish up our look back at Doomsday Cults at the end of the 20th century with the story of the Branch Davidians and the complicated legacy of the deadly siege in Waco, Texas.In February 1993, ATF agents raided the Davidians compound in Waco, Texas after learning they were stockpiling weapons. Agents expected to execute a typical arrest warrant but instead ended up in a deadly gun battle with Branch Davidian leader David Koresh and his followers. A 51-day standoff between the FBI and the Davidians ended wh...
2020-07-0838 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sDoomsday Cults Part 3: Heavens Gate | 26On this episode of History of the 90s we continue our look back at the rise of doomsday cults in the years leading up to the new millennium.In March 1997, Heaven’s Gate made headlines around the world when 39 members died by suicide and today it remains one of the most recognizable and notorious cults of the 20th century. The group was formed in the 1970’s by Marshall Herf Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles who combined their belief in extra-terrestrials with Christian theology. They traveled around the country, collecting a loyal following of like-minded people. By th...
2020-06-2429 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sDoomsday Cults Part 2: Aum Shinrikyo | 25On this episode of History of the 90s we continue our look back at the rise of doomsday cults in the years leading up to the new millennium. The Japanese doomsday cult, Aum Shinrikyo, killed 13 people and injured over 5,000 others in a sarin gas attack on the Tokyo Subway System in March 1995. It’s believed they were trying to bring about a world war that would result in an all-out nuclear war. Aum’s leader Shoko Asahara convinced his members that only they would survive the nuclear war and would transcend to a new utopian society.Aum S...
2020-06-1035 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sDoomsday Cults Part 1: The Order of The Solar Temple | 24On the next few episodes of History of the 90s we are looking back at the doomsday cults and their rise to infamy in the years leading up to the new millennium.During the 1990’s the world began to seem more dangerous with war, environmental destruction and social breakdown becoming part of the everyday fabric of society. As a way of coping some people turned to new religions and cults for guidance and support. In some cases that decision ended with deadly consequences. On part one we uncover the little-known story of the Order of the S...
2020-05-2743 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sThe 1994 San Marino Grand Prix & Ayrton Senna | 23On this episode of History of the 90s, we look back at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, a cataclysmic weekend that shattered lives of many and permanently reshaped Formula 1 racing. This is more than a story about fast cars –it’s a story about cutthroat competition, money, deceit, love, tragedy and the search for justice.Over the course of three days, starting on April 29, 1994, in Imola, Italy, two drivers were killed, and another driver was seriously hurt. It was a watershed moment for F1 which had not seen a death in 12 years. Formula One was...
2020-05-1344 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sThe Movies of 1999: Part 2On this episode we continue our look back at some of the great movies of 1999. The last year of the 20th century is considered by many to be one of the greatest movie years ever with a flood of innovative and provocative films like never before.On part one we took a deep dive into; Fight Club, Election, Three Kings, Boys Don’t Cry, The Blair Witch Project and Being John Malkovich. Part two we take apart some more 99 classics including The Matrix, Office Space, American Beauty, American Pie, 10 Things I Hate About You and the Sixth Sens...
2020-04-2943 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sThe Movies of 1999: Part 1During this time of self-isolation, we thought you might need some viewing recommendations to help fill the time and take your mind off COVID-19. So, on this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora is looking back at some of the best movies from 1999. The last year of the 20th century is considered by many to be one of the greatest movie years ever with a flood of innovative and provocative films like never before.For a full list of 1999 movies check out this site:https://www.boxofficemojo.com/year/world/1999/?grossesOption=totalGrosses...
2020-04-1547 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sSelena | 20Mexican American singing sensation Selena Quintanilla was on the verge of becoming an international superstar when she was gunned down at a Texas motel by her fan club president. 25 years since her death, Selena continues to be immortalized by the Latinx community who look to her as a source of inspiration and hope. On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks at the life and tragic death of the Latina icon, who in her short life became the best-selling Latin artist of all times.Songs mentioned in episode:...
2020-04-0144 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sOklahoma City Bombing | 1925 years ago, on April 19, 1995, the face of terrorism in the United States changed forever when Timothy McVeigh detonated a 5-ton truck bomb in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Building. 168 people were killed in the blast, including 19 children who attended a daycare centre on the second floor of the building.Initially, media and others speculated that that the explosion may have been the work of Islamic terrorists, but Americans were shocked to learn it was a former US soldier who had taken aim at his own country.On this episode Kathy Kenzora looks back at the devastating...
2020-03-1857 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sPirate Radio, Freedom Songs, and The Release of Nelson Mandela | 18On this episode of History of the '90s, host Kathy Kenzora is looking at some aspects of the anti-apartheid struggle that you might not know; pirate radio and protest songs.Pirate radio was a weapon used by the African National Congress to inspire black South Africans and counter propaganda and misinformation by the apartheid government. While protest songs performed by western musicians played a pivotal role in raising awareness in the rest of the world about the injustices in South Africa.Pirate radio and protest songs inside and outside South Africa helped put pressure o...
2020-03-0439 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sWWE Attitude Era | 17Between 1997 and 2002 professional wrestling’s Attitude Era broke boundaries in ways like never before with risqué programming, adult oriented content and larger than life superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Rock, Bret Hart, The Undertaker and Sean Michaels.Throw in the Monday night ratings war between the WWF and the WCW and it was the perfect storm of wrestling greatness. WWF’s Monday Night Raw and the WCW’s Monday Nitro aired each week at the same time forcing fans to choose between the two. On June 17, 1996, Monday Nitro won the battle of the Monday ni...
2020-02-1945 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sThe Somalia Affair | 16Somalia was struck by a famine of staggering proportions which was made worse by the fact that militia leaders were stealing foreign aid that was shipped from other nations. The Canadian military was part of a UN humanitarian peacekeeping mission to ensure food and medical supplies got to desperate Somali’s. Canada’s elite Airborne Regiment was deployed as part of the mission in December 1992 and within months would become involved in one of Canada’s ugliest moments in history. In March 1993, a 16-year-old Somali boy was beaten and tortured to death after he was caught by...
2020-02-0553 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sThe Menendez Brothers | 15On August 20, 1989, Jose and Kitty Menendez were brutally murdered inside the home of their Beverly Hills Mansion. The scene was so gruesome that early speculation focused on the possibility of a mob hit. But soon the focus shifted to the couple’s handsome young sons.Lyle and Eric Menendez were eventually arrested for the murders and their sensational televised trial kicked off an era of high-profile criminal trials that captured the public’s imagination through the ‘90s. In fact, it was the Menendez case that cleared the way for the trial of the century, the OJ tria...
2020-01-2253 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sThe Birth of Online Dating | 14Depending on who you talk to, the introduction of online dating in 1995 either revolutionized society or destroyed it.On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the creation of online dating and how it became such a normal part of our lives. We talk to the creator of Match.com and the first mainstream dating website about what inspired him to use the internet to solve the age-old problem of finding a perfect match. And we unpack the data that has been collected by sociologists who have be...
2020-01-0829 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sThe Top 10 Stories of 1990 | 13If 1990 was anything, it was a year of incredible change -- Sure it was the beginning of a new decade but more than that….much more….it was the start of a new era in human history. The decade that followed ushered in the end of communism, and apartheid. It saw the beginning of technological wonders that would both bring the world together and divide it …..and along the way change the very way we communicate with each other …..  It was also a time for some of the greatest achievements in music, television, and sport.On this episode of H...
2019-12-2529 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sOlympic Bombing and The Wrong Man, Richard Jewell | 12In July 1996, a back pack bomb rocked the Summer Olympics in Atlanta killing one person and injuring over 100 others. The bomb had been left under a bench in the middle of Centennial Olympic Park on the eighth day of the games.On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the tragedy that struck the 100th games and the police investigation that followed.  Security Guard Richard Jewell who discovered the bomb before it exploded was first hailed a hero. Then just a few days later he was identified as the main suspect by t...
2019-12-1146 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sBeanie Babies | 11How did Beanie Babies go from boom to bust?On this episode of History of the 90s, Host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the cute, colorful bean bag animals that started off as a toy but soon became an obsession for collectors who were buying and selling the furry creatures on this new thing called EBAY. Beanie Babies were traded like stocks and even became long term investments for some optimistic buyers.  Of course, where there’s money to be made there’s also crime and deception and Beanie Babies were no different. We’ll look bac...
2019-11-2745 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sTracy Latimer - Mercy Killing or Murder | 10In October 1993, Saskatchewan farmer, Robert Latimer, pumped exhaust fumes into the cab of a pickup truck ending the life of his severely disabled 12-year-old daughter. He claimed it was a mercy killing and that he only wanted to end Tracy`s constant pain.Host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the heated debate that surrounded the death of Tracy Latimer. The subject of euthanasia was fiercely debated in the 90s. It seemed every few months we heard news that Dr Jack Kevorkian had helped another terminally ill person end their life in the United States.I...
2019-11-1344 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sScream | 9On this episode of History of the ’90s, Scream, the movie directed by legendary director Wes Craven gave new life to the horror genre and inspired a generation of teen movies.In the mid 90’s, the horror movie genre was almost dead, thanks in part to a slew of badly received sequels to iconic franchise like Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th.Then Scream, with its “Ghostface” serial killer, slashed its way into theaters.Scream was like no other horror movie before because it wasn’t just terrifying, it was also incredibly...
2019-10-3041 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sJFK Jr. The Prince of Camelot | 8On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the cultural impact of John F. Kennedy Jr. After the assassination of US President Kennedy, John Jr, grew up as a living national treasure who was expected to carry on the hopes and dreams of his father. in addition to his family’s political legacy, he was a legitimately good-looking guy who was not afraid to flaunt it. John’s fame peaked in the 90s, after being deemed the Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine. His every move was chronicled by the tabl...
2019-10-161h 00History of the 90s
History of the 90sThe OJ Simpson Verdict | 7On this episode of History of the 90s we are looking back at one particular day in 1995 that was the climax of a trial that gripped the public’s attention. October 3rd marks 24 years since 95 million people watched live on TV as the verdicts were read in the OJ Simpson Murder Trial.After an eight month trial, the country waited anxiously to find out what would happen on the streets of Los Angeles If OJ was found guilty. Police were on standby outside the L.A. county courthouse in case there was a riot similar to the recent...
2019-10-0240 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sGirl Power | 6On this episode of the History of the 90s, Host Kathy Kenzora looks back at Girl Power, a 90’s phenomenon that introduced a generation of young girls to feminism and empowerment.If you think of the Spice Girls when you hear Girl Power, you are not wrong. But before the Spice Girls were kicking it for the girls with hit songs like “Wannabe,” the Riot GRRL movement in the Pacific Northwest was advocating for Girl Power.  We’ll talk to authors Alison Yarrow and Anne T. Donahue as we track the Girl Power movement from Riot Grrl t...
2019-09-1838 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sThe TTC Subway Crash | 5On this episode we are digging into the archive of Host Kathy Kenzora’s previous podcast the History of 1995 to bring you the incredible life and death story of the Toronto subway crash. On August 11, 1995, a TTC subway train crashed into the back of a stopped train killing three women and injuring dozens of others in Canada’s deadliest accident on a rapid transit system. The driver of the train that caused the crash was on his second day on the job after receiving just 12 days of training. Rescuers worked for hours to free trapped passeng...
2019-09-0447 minHistory of the 90s
History of the 90sThe One About "Friends" | 4We take a deep dive into Friends, one of the most Iconic TV shows of the decade. Host Kathy Kenzora will try to understand how the show about six 20-somethings in New York became a global phenomenon and why it continues to capture the hearts of fans around the world 25 years later. Friends was created by three ex-New Yorkers who remembered what it was like when they were trying to navigate an uncertain future after college when friends were family. We’ll take you behind the scenes as creators put together the cast and prepared for the pilot...
2019-08-2139 minSuper Awesome Science Show (SASS)
Super Awesome Science Show (SASS)The Plight of Parkinson'sWe’re going to look at a disease that affects over ten million people worldwide and over 100,000 in Canada, Parkinson’s Disease. The movement disorder has been known for centuries and while we know the cause, we still have no cure.      We first talk with someone who has Parkinson’s to learn more about the disease and how it affects those who suffer. He is Larry Gifford, the Program Director at CKNW in Vancouver. He’s also the host of the podcast, When Life Gives You Parkinson’s. We learn about his journey with the disease and find out how h...
2019-04-0229 minSuper Awesome Science Show (SASS)
Super Awesome Science Show (SASS)SASS Introduces you to: Russia Rising“Russia Rising” is a new investigative podcast series hosted by Jeff Semple, the former Europe Bureau Chief for Global News. This series hopes to unravel the giant mystery behind Putin’s Russia with the help of those who know her best - Russian Trolls, Hackers, Putin Supporters, and even a former Russian K.G.B. agent.  Join Jeff on the journey to unravel how Russia has gone from tenuous ally, to a potential global threat. Here’s a sneak peek from episode 2 of the series…. and while you’re listening, search and subscribe to “Russia Rising” for fre...
2019-02-0414 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Peace of mind: Insights from a neuropsychologistThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.   Parkinson’s doesn’t necessarily lead to cognitive impairment, but it can. The threat alone though makes  think that every time I forget a word, have trouble w...
2019-01-3025 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Hope, Fear, Frustration and LevodopaThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca.   One of the main intentions behind this podcast was to demystify the Parkinson’s experience by sharing my story, the stories of people I meet alon...
2019-01-1621 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Christmas GreetingsThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca. ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the home One creature was stirring, it was Dad on his phone. Alone in the liv...
2018-12-2604 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Understanding the Gut-Brain ConnectionThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca. The appendix. Until November 1, 2018, I didn’t know it served a purpose in the human body.  Global Newsand other news outlets around the world reported on an excit...
2018-12-1216 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Puppies and Parkinson’sThis is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca. It’s been nearly six years since our family lost our beloved beagle Pepperjack. Rebecca and Henry have been pining for a dog for years. Unfortunat...
2018-11-2812 minWhen Life Gives You Parkinson\'s
When Life Gives You Parkinson'sExtra Dosage | Lights! Camera! Action! Parkinson’s!This is a special bonus episode of When Life Gives You Parkinson’s which we are calling “Extra Dosage.” Full episodes will be release every other Wednesday. In between, Niki and I will share new information, original interviews and extra material that provide more context to topics raised in the previous episodes of the podcast. We’ll also answer your questions. Feel free to write us with questions at parkinsonspod@curiouscast.ca. I took piano lessons in college. I really enjoy stumbling upon a piano, sitting down and letting my fingers find the music. I’m not great and...
2018-11-1419 min