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Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Nov. 03.2020 - SILVIA PLAVSIC - THE TRENDY WREATHWhat started out as a hobby three-years ago quickly grew into a business The Trendy Wreath House specializes in creating designer wreaths for all holiday seasons and occasions. All wreaths are made for indoors and outdoors ready to greet your family and friends.Joining Dianna via ZOOM is owner of The Trendy Wreath House, Silvia Plavsic. A mother of two young adults being a single parent and working full time during the day along with all the daily tasks of running a household, Silvia started wreathing to relieve stress.Her passion is reflected...2020-11-0516 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct. 27.2020 - SAMANTHA CLAYTONJoining Dianna this week via ZOOM on Beach Corner – Beach BOOSTER Radio is Toronto singer/songwriter and Jazz chanteuse, Samantha Clayton. She is known for her music genre in Jazz, adult contemporary and folk.A proficient singer in English and in French, her vocals have an inclination of a Joni Mitchell, Janis Ian and Paula Cole. She is also a fitness professional fully certified through the National Pilates Certification program along with her various teachings in Pilates, Barre, HIIT and in general, movement education.Her recent music video for “Undertow” truly showcases her Palates gracefulness and bea...2020-10-2820 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct. 20, 2020 - MADISON MUELLERSinger/songwriter, Madison Mueller is turning heads in the music scene having garnered two International Singer Songwriter Association Awards (ISSA) for “International Young Adult Artist of the Year” and “International Silver Music Video of the Year – for EXHALE” as well as her most recent win at the LDM Radio Awards in New York city for “Pop Song of the Year for EXHALE”.She is also the recipient of several accolades at the Josie Music Awards (JMA) and this past year was nominated in several categories including “Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for TOO NICE”.In May she released an ac...2020-10-2121 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Oct 06, 2020 - PETER DISTIFANO - GRIMM GROUNDSGrimm Grounds Scare Maze sponsored by Beach BOOSTER Media Group returns once again this year and you can anticipate it will be bigger than ever with the expansion of all new horrific props, costumes and corridors. The attraction will be located in a new section of the Georgian Bay Park that will take patrons deep into a creepy dark forest.New to this season is the Georgian Bay Barn Movie Screen where classic family friendly Hallowe’en thriller movies will be projected during the Grimm Grounds event. Grimm Grounds is a privately owned and custom-made se...2020-10-0711 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 29. 2020 - CAROLINE CHIADianna was delighted to welcome a very special friend via Skype from Taiwan, Caroline Chia from East West Entertainment Group. Caroline is originally from Toronto and has been in the entertainment industry since the 1980s and has paved her way to Asia where she has lived and worked there since 1990.Dianna met Caroline when she was working with Platinum Blonde’s management company and she is now spearheading East West Entertainment Group, a full service TV/film and video production company.Over the years, Caroline has overseen projects for major branded clients such as Jet Li...2020-10-0227 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 22, 2020 - CENTURY SURFERSA brand new rock band “Century Surfers” based on the sound of the nineties with a modern twist featuring the very talented guitarist, Jamie Gutfreund and vocalist, Roddy Colmer. Both known separately, Jamie is a popular television news anchor/reporter on CP24 and Roddy is a former member of rock/reggae band “Rebel Emergency”, he works at Sirius XM Canada and is a Howard Stern Show comedy contributor.Their single “The Wave” reached number 31 on iTunes Rock Chart and a fourth single “Broken Puppets” was released on August 21st. A debut album is in the works for 2021.Joining Dia...2020-09-2323 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Sept 15, 2020 - MIKE & ERICA - THE MIKE McCARTHY BANDThey’ve been performing together on stage for thirty-years, Mike and his wife, Erica Prinn-McCarthy form The Mike McCarthy Band and have since expanded to a seven-piece band including their talented son, singer/songwriter and guitarist, Austin, which I had the pleasure of interviewing in the past.A five-song EP is in the works that will include three original songs recorded prior to COVID-19 along with a brand new tune titled “County Line” plus one more to be produced.Recently The Mike McCarthy Band participated at a sold out Duntroon Highlands Golf Course in support of Sou...2020-09-1924 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - July 28. 2020 - ARTIE PASQUALEThe Sopranos created by David Chase premiered on HBO in the U.S. on January 10th, 1999 and ended on June 10th 2007. It was widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time and won a multitude of awards over the years.Set in New Jersey and New York City, the series follows Tony Soprano, a New Jersey-based-Italian-American mobster who tries to balance his family life with his role as boss of the Soprano family.Dianna was delighted to welcome via phone, actor, producer and best known for his role as “Burt Gervasi” in T...2020-07-3120 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - July 21, 2020 - PAUL JAMES SAUNDERSDianna was delighted to welcome via phone award winning actor for film, TV, other medias stage as well as award winning multimedia actor artist and DJ/host of “The Rock’n Soul Review” on Cashbox Radio, Paul James Saunders.At the tender age of 21-years-old, he auditioned for the production of “Hair” in 1969 and has since enjoyed a diversified career in the entertainment industry for over thirty-years.Paul is the founding member and leader of “The History of Rock and Roll” starring “Pauly and The Goodfellas” a tribute show to the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s for the past twenty-year...2020-07-2220 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 30, 2020 - ENDIGOJoining Dianna via Skype from Japan is Swedish singer/songwriter and You Tube Channel personality, ENDIGO. I had the pleasure of interviewing ENDIGO years ago as vocal of “Overworld” where I invited the band to submit their music video “My Reality” to our Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival and the band won the 2014 International Platinum Award.Since then ENDIGO moved to Japan and released a solo album in February titled: “Inter” written, recorded and produced by ENDIGO. His “ENDIGO You Tube Channel” has reached over 500,000 subscribers and recently launched “M3M3 TV” a joint channel with his partner Maya Fennec...2020-07-0234 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 23, 2020 - DANIEL VNUKOWSKIHe is the artistic director and founder of the not-for-profit organization Collingwood Summer Music Festival (collingwoodfestival.com) he has travelled the world as a classic-trained concert pianist and his parents live right here in Wasaga Beach, Dianna was delighted to welcome via Skype, Daniel VnukowskiDaniel discovered Wasaga Beach when he travelled to Canada with his parents who were looking to retire and came upon Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. It didn't take them long to fall in love with our community.Daniel is recreating a series of his Carnegie Hall performances for his virtual audience...2020-06-2727 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 16, 2020 - MIKE SLEATHHe is one of Canada’s most in-demand drummers after getting turned down at Humber College three-years in a row and now the touring drummer for international superstar Shawn Mendes, Mike Sleath.Mike was the celebrity guest at the Wasaga Beach Brewing Company May two-four Zoom Beach Party and since then got engaged!Dianna was delighted to welcome via Face Time the touring drummer for Shawn Mendes, Mike Sleath. Find out who had the most influence on his drumming style and his relationship with Shawn Mendes.For more information visit mikesleathdrums.com or...2020-06-1723 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 09, 2020 - ROCHELLE REYNOLDS - QUARTER CENTURY THEATREDianna's guest via ZOOM is founder and artistic director of Quarter Century Theatre, Rochelle Reynolds.Rochelle moved to Los Angeles in January where she enjoyed many great industry experiences unfortunately, she had to return to Collingwood due to COVID-19 pandemic.Since her return she has been busy launching her first children film series titled: “Teddy Bear Theatre”. The concept is based on teaching children the importance of kindness, compassion, friendship and authenticity through short stories told via puppetry. You can catch the series on their You Tube Channel as well as their website at qctheatre.ca.2020-06-1028 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - June 02, 2020 - WAYNE BUTTERY & RITA JOHNSDuring this pandemic and self-isolation this dynamic duo have built a studio in their home where they recorded and produced three amazing songs: “Bye, Bye Mr. Blue”, “Next Train” and “Guilty As Sin”.Dianna was delighted to welcome back via Face Time singer/songwriter, guitarist and artistic director of Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival, Wayne Buttery and former JUNO and CASBY Award nominee, vocalist, Rita Johns.Both Wayne and Rita will share their new songs and Wayne will give us a sneak peak as to what we can anticipate of the postponed 10th Annual Stonebridge Wasaga Beach...2020-06-0325 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - May 19, 2020 - MARG SCHEBEN-EDEYOut of the Cold Collingwood is a temporary overnight emergency winter shelter launched December 2nd, 2019 spearheaded by the non-profit accredited Community Connection.Operating from November to April, this is more than an overnight accommodation offering a centralized and safe space were youth over 16-years-old, individuals and families with dependents experiencing homelessness will be connected to resources to go from homeless to sheltered to housed.Dianna was delighted to welcome to BEACH CORNER via phone one of the organizers of Out of the Cold Collingwood, Marg Scheben-Edey. Marg will share program info and how the current...2020-05-2011 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - May 12, 2020 - WASAGA MIKE - CLASSIC ROCK SAGAA new addition has been added to Beach BOOSTER Radio, “CLASSIC ROCK SAGA” with host Wasaga Mike Jablonski. Launched in August 2019, this show is now broadcasting three times a week Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 11:00 p.m. and Sundays at noon available at beachbooster.com sponsored by Wasaga Beach TV.Since its inception “Listener Request List” has been introduced with some requests coming as far away as Florida, Indiana, Chicago to name a few.Wasaga Mike is also producer of Wasaga Beach TV, a You Tube platform community show, promoting Wasaga Beach while offering informat...2020-05-1414 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - GORDON DEPPE & SANDY HORNE of THE SPOONS - May 05, 2020This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Spoons for our Canadian new wave favourites with hits such as “Nova Heart”, “Romantic Traffic”, “Old Emotions” and “Tell No Lies”.Recently The Spoons launched their latest album “New Day New World this was their first studio project in over eight years along with a beautiful music video for the song titled “Landing Lights” paying homage to the front-line heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. This virtual video was produced and directed by independent filmmaker, Peter Sacco. The new album available on CD and vinyl captures that signature sound of the 80’s new Spoons.2020-05-0626 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 28, 2020 - DAVID CUBITT - WASAGA BEACH BREWING CO.Wasaga Beach Brewing Company celebrated their 4th anniversary on April 22nd. This beer company has come a long way since its inception of their retro custom RV at Beach Area One with their first beer named, Beach One Cerveza. Beach One Cerveza can be found at bars, restaurants, LCBO and grocery stores. Recently Wasaga Beach Brewing Company hosted their first “Zoom Beach Party” where 52-people were invited to participate dressed in their summer attire cheering “Wasaga – that’s how we say cheers around here!” You can catch the video on their Facebook page.Joining Dianna via Skype is president...2020-04-2916 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 21, 2020 - CHRISTEL BATELSEIn our current virtual world, we are finding ways to embrace this new environment in our daily lives. Joining Dianna via Zoom is Toronto comedian Christel Bartelse who recently got acquainted with this latest “Zoom” medium.Christel is a regular performer at comedy shows, cabarets and storytelling events throughout the GTA. She is known for creating, writing, producing and performing solo shows. She is a four-time Canadian Comedy Award Nominee for “Best One Person Show”. Apart from her theatrical work she is also a certified yoga instructor.She recently co-hosted and co-produced a storytelling show titled: “...2020-04-2318 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 14, 2020 - LAURA BAINBOROUGHAn indie photographer from Barrie has taken COVID-19 to a different level by creating a fashion line, joining Dianna via Face Time is Laura Bainborough from Laura Joy Photography.During these self-isolation times, Laura found a way in keeping herself creative and positive with her latest project. Inspired by a formal gown, Laura pooled her talent and skills to produce these amazing COVID-19 fashion line spoof photos while experimenting with different lighting techniques.For the past two-years, Laura operates a quaint studio in Barrie. Her specialty is in lifestyle, head-shot and commercial photography. She enjoys...2020-04-2012 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - April 07, 2020 - DANIEL SHAWDuring these challenging times and self-isolation we are seeing many accomplished artists coming forward with some very creative ways in keeping us entertained. Dianna welcomed via phone from Collingwood a local talented artist, Daniel Shaw. Daniel has combined his skills of stand-up comedy and graphic design to produce a series of hilarious parody comic book covers of COVID-19 heroes.Originally from Wasaga Beach, Daniel has been performing as a stand-up comedian for the past five-years in our surrounding area and he is also a creative director at Switch Video.Dianna caught up with Daniel and he s...2020-04-0813 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 31, 2020 - KATIE LANCE of KATIE LANCE CONSULTINGDianna was pleased to welcome via Skype from San Francisco, California, CEO and Co-Founder of Katie Lance Consulting, Katie Lance. Katie is a nationally known keynote speaker specializing in social media strategy and content development.Her forte is in real estate where she has been working with agents and brokers for the past ten years helping them achieve major results by using social media without spending a lot of time.Katie is also the author of the best-selling book “#GetSocialSmart” and the founder of “#GetSocialSmart” Academy. Katie has been named one of the most 100 influential people i...2020-04-0120 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 24.2020 - MICHELLE HEAD of CAKEY BAKEY BOUTIQUEIf you love baking and cake designs you’ll want to tune-in to Corus Studios’ “The Big Bake: Spring” making its debut on Tuesday, March 31st at 9:00 p.m. on @FoodnetworkCA.This is a baking competition series where baking teams have five-hours to design, bake and decorate a grand-scale cake creation based on a particular theme. In the end, the most ambitious and delicious will get one team closer to each episode’s $10,000 prize.Joining Dianna in the studio is one who knows all about baking and will be showing off her skills in the new compet...2020-03-2512 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 17. 2020 - LYRIC DUBEEAward winning multi-genre artist, Lyric Dubee plays and writes a variety of music that he has labeled “Revolution Rock”. Lyric garnered the 2019 ISSA (International Singer Songwriter Association) International Entertainer of the Year Award held in Atlanta, Georgia back in August. He was also nominated in three other categories including “Male Vocalist of the Year”, “Male Single of the Year for Come Around Again” and “Male Rising Star”.On March 13th, he released a new EP and music video for “Sudden Death of Stars”. A partnership/endorsement was entered with Faith Guitars recently and forthcoming in the near future is a much-ant...2020-03-2421 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - DANNO O'SHEA - MY SON THE HURRICANEGet ready to be energized with the return of My Son the Hurricane. This multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer, brass funk beast composed of 12 band members is scheduled to perform at the Georgian Bay Hotel located at 10 Vacation Inn Drive in Collingwood on Friday, April 17th at 7:30 p.m. in support of My Friend’s House. To purchase tickets go to eventbrite.com.Known as Canada’s premier live music acts with over 40 sold out shows in Canada, United States and Europe – needless to say – no dance floor is safe!Dianna's guest via phone is bandleader and drummer...2020-03-1321 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - March 03.2020 - MEMPHIS JONESKnown as the VIP Emcee and performer of the Collingwood Elvis Festival, Memphis Jones is a true family man, a pastor, music historian and musician. Hailed from Memphis, TN, he has travelled the world telling stories and playing guitar.He recently was in Collingwood performing “An Evening with Memphis Jones “ at Living Stone Golf Resort in support of my Friend’s House.Memphis will be returning to Toronto as Emcee and performer at the upcoming “Ultimate Legends Weekend” presented by Creative Gal Productions on Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd at the Westin Toronto Airport Ho...2020-03-0821 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Feb. 25.2020 - MOUSA GHODRATIFARDDianna is delighted to welcome back via Face Time, producer, director and writer, Mousa Ghodratifard. Mousa won the 2015 Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival National Gold Award with “Sweet Coffee” which also garnered the attention of the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival.“Sweet Coffee” tells the story of a well-established and successful writer’s imagination, Dean. His life has become dull and he visualizes a much-needed change only to find out that life is actually giving him what he had desired all along.Born in Iran, Mousa grew up in Turkey and moved to Canada in 2009 where he worked...2020-02-2625 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Feb. 18.2020 - JAY DUPUIS - "SPRING WITH THE KING"“Spring with the King” presented by Ray and Sandie Bandura from the Olde Town Terrace with performances by Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champions: Jay Dupuis and Justin Shandor, the Collingwood Elvis Festival Grand Champions: Roy LeBlanc and Sylvain Leduc accompanied by Rudy and the Angels along with some special guests scheduled Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th at the Collingwood Royal Canadian Legion. Joining Dianna via phone is Graceland’s 2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion, Jay Dupuis. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jay grew up in a musical family and at an early age...2020-02-2024 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - February 11,2020 - MADISON MUELLERBarrie’s singer/songwriter, Madison Mueller was honoured with four awards in 2019: Two Josie Music Awards, International Singer Songwriter Award (ISSA) and Emerging Artist at the Barrie Arts Awards.Her unique voice and ability to write and deliver emotional performances has drawn the attention of key players in the music industry.She reveals her feelings with her latest release “Too Nice” produced by Andrew Chervak. A music video is forthcoming in the spring with “Exhale” a successful song receiving airplay around the world.Dianna caught up with Maddie at our Beach BOOSTER studios where she...2020-02-1423 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Feb. 04.2020 - LAURA LaCHAPELLEJoining Dianna for this week's BEACH CORNER is actor, director, stage manager, drama instructor and mother, Laura LaChapelle. Laura recently joined forces with co-director of Active Arts, Deanne Service. Both have worked in the past on three Pantos. Together they are bringing some exciting musical theatre program for children and youth via Active Arts and Wasaga Beach Parks and Rec.The “Musical Theatre Program” is designed for ages 13 to 18 and auditions are being scheduled on Friday, February 7th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Wasaga Beach Arena located at 425 River Road West and Saturday, February 8th from...2020-02-0514 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Dec. 10. 19 - SLEEPING BEAUTY THE PANTO - GAME OF THORNSDianna welcomes local director for Sandcastle Theatre, Laura LaChapelle and actress, Corinne Mackenzie who will share info on the upcoming “Sleeping Beauty The Panto – Game of Thorns” presented by Sandcastle Theatre.This traditional Christmas Panto with a cast of 40 mixed with youth and adults is taking place at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex with four shows scheduled Saturday December 21st and Sunday, December 22nd at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.This marks Beach Corner’s last show of the year on beachBOOSTER radio. Beach Corner sponsored by Exchanging Vows Bridal Boutique in Collingwood will return on Beach BO...2019-12-1114 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Dec. 03.19 - TOMMY JAMES of TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLSDianna is delighted to welcome via phone on Beach Corner legendary American pop rock musician, singer/songwriter, record producer and author of “Me, the Mob and The Music” co-written with Martin Fitzpatrick and widely known as the leader of the 1960’s rock band “Tommy James and The Shondells”, Tommy James.Tommy was awarded the 2019 New York Jukebox Artist of the Year, The Pittsburgh Legend Award and inducted into the Prestigious New Jersey Hall of Fame where a hologram can be viewed at Neward Airport.A new CD was released this year titled “Alive” with special guests such as Gene Cornis...2019-12-0436 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Nov 26.19 - “Spring with the King – The World Champion Elvis Showcase”Get ready for 2020 with the upcoming “Spring with the King – The World Champion Elvis Showcase” scheduled from Saturday, May 23rd to Sunday, May 24th at the Collingwood Royal Canadian Legion located at 490 Ontario Street presented by the Olde Town Terrace.Two-days of amazing shows will feature the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champions: Jay Dupuis and Justin Shandor and Collingwood Elvis Festival Grand Champions: Roy Leblanc and Sylvain Leduc accompanied by Rudy and the Angels on Saturday, May 23rd and on Sunday, May 24th a spectacular “Celebration of Elvis of Everlasting Love of Gospel” with the Ultimate and Grand Champion E...2019-11-2830 min
Beach BOOSTER Radio PodcastsBEACH CORNER with Dianna Chycki - Nov 19.19 - GENE CORNISHDianna's guest this week via phone is Gene Cornish, one of the founding members of the band “The Rascals” who recently launched his book titled “Good Lovin’ – My Life as a Rascal” co-written with Stephen Miller available at amazon.com. Gene is known as the legendary guitarist, singer/songwriter, producer, author and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. This was two and half years in the making for Gene and it’s a must read! Gene tells his story of fame, stardom and his life as a Rascal where you learn the underside of rock and roll. The Rasca...2019-11-2019 min