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Famous Lost Words1010 - Gordon Lightfoot, Pat Benatar, Todd Rundgren & Cool Song FactsThis episode of Famous Lost Words is dedicated to legendary Canadian broadcaster John Donabie, who passed away a few days ago. John’s interviews have been prominently featured on Famous Lost Words and he also joined us on a couple of occasions to share his incredible stories. And great broadcaster and a wonderful man, John Donabie will be missed. For this, the last episode of season 10, we have quite a collection of artists. First up is a rather feisty 1988 interview with Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot. We already have lots of Lightfoot content in the archives, which we put to...2025-02-1444 min
Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastSir Jerry Levitan: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1628In this 1628th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Sir Jerry Levitan about his Oscar experience, Ontario's election, the Liberal leadership race, the Beatles, John Donabie, and more.
Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca.
If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com2025-02-071h 29Toronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastRemembering John Donabie: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1623In this 1623rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike remembers FOTM John Donabie.
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If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com2025-02-022h 05
Totally Useless Information with Nick & RoyMUSIC- DREAMS- MONEYThis week on the show- Nick & Roy speak to Canadian radio legend John Donabie about his in-depth interview with John Lennon. Also, in what country do people sleep on graves to communicate with their loved ones? How many coins can you put in a 4-litre jar? Listen, Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Brought to you in part by Tom's Place in Kensington Market in Toronto.2024-12-0743 min
Remembering with Jeff SammutRemembering with Jeff Sammut EPISODE 37: Robbie Robertson and Levon Helm with John DonabieFriend & broadcaster John Donabie remembers Robbie Robertson and Levon Helm of The Band. How a musical bond forged into brotherhood, and ultimately fractured. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.2024-01-1131 min
Famous Lost WordsSpecial - John Lennon - 40 Years LaterOn this special episode of Famous Lost Words, we honour John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of his death. We dig deep into the archives for a career-spanning collection of incredible interview clips with Lennon – from the early days of the Beatles through his solo years. The centrepiece of this episode is an exclusive 1974 chat with John. Plus we’ll talk to the legendary Canadian broadcaster who conducted the interview, John Donabie. Other highlights : John talks about writing with Paul McCartney – and how Paul kept the band together in the later years John explains why the emerge...2020-12-0854 min
Art at the End of the WorldRemix - John DonabieThe New Classical FM's Mark Wigmore has repackaged, reimagined and remixed conversations he has had on-air and during the first season of the "Art at the End of the World" podcast for this special set of encore presentations on the Zoomer Podcast Network!
Legendary Broadcaster, interviewer and musicologist John Donabie has a conversation with Mark about a life on the air! From his days spinning 45s in Oshawa to interviewing Ella Fitzgerald, John Lennon, The Beach Boys and James Brown on his highly rated major market programs. Music and stories that span Beatlemania & The Last Waltz, to 9-11 and the...2020-03-122h 02
Art at the End of the WorldComing Soon: Season TwoIn 2019, veteran broadcaster and arts journalist Mark Wigmore debuted the first season of his new podcast, Art at the End of the World. The interview-based program features artists, entertainers, and innovators speaking to their life experience and craft while reflecting on what it is to make and curate art within the difficulty surrounding the current political, ecological and cultural climate. Season One welcomed comedian Chris Locke, world-conquering DJ Skratch Bastid, TIFF Co-head Cameron Bailey, theatre maven Britta Johnson, broadcast legend John Donabie, actress Karen Robinson, provocateur Sook-Yin Lee, and classical/jazz/world pianist & composer Ron Davis, among others.
Season 2 will...2020-01-1401 minToronto Mike'd: The Official Toronto Mike PodcastJohn Donabie: Toronto Mike'd #358Mike chats with John Donabie about his illustrious career in radio working at CKFH, CHUM-FM, Q107, CJCL, CFGM, CFRB, CKFM, CKEY, CISS-FM, Jazz-FM and CIUT, his interviews with John Lennon, attending The Last Waltz and so much more.2018-07-1900 min
Talkin’ BluesTalkin'Blues podcast episode 11: John DonabieAn interview with radio DJ, John Donabie. (Music: "Leaving" by Steve
Strongman. Special thanks to Bruce Greenaway and Gary Vaughan.)
2017-03-1251 min
The Laporte Report (Audio)Leo on CFRB with John Donabie - Tech News Summary - Blackberry outage, Vista SP-1, and another blow to HD-DVD...
My weekly tech news wrap up with John Donabie on 1010 CFRB in Toronto including:
Blackberry outage is due to a "system upgrade"
Yahoo looks to Murdoch for help
Vista service pack 1 gets closer
According to the Hollywood Reporter, even Toshiba will drop HD DVD
Hosts: Leo Laporte and John Donabie
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2008-02-1614 minThe Laporte Report (Audio)Leo on CFRB with John Donabie - Tech News Summary - A greener Apple, Spidey 3 hits the torrents, and the enervating Windows Vista...
My weekly tech news wrap up with John Donabie on 1010 CFRB in Toronto including the green Apple, Spidey 3 hits the torrents, and the enervating Windows Vista.
Hosts: Leo Laporte and John Donabie
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2007-05-0507 minThe Laporte Report (Audio)Leo on CFRB with John Donabie - The Zune launch is coming and more...
My weekly tech news wrap up with John Donabie on 1010 CFRB in Toronto. The Zune launch is coming and more...
Hosts: Leo Laporte and John Donabie
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2006-11-1208 minThe Laporte Report (Audio)Leo on CFRB with John Donabie - Google YouTube merger, Windows Vista license limitations, and Oprah's red Nano...
My weekly tech news wrap up with John Donabie on 1010 CFRB in Toronto.
We cover the Google/YouTube merger, Windows Vista license limitations, and Oprah's red Nano.
Hosts: Leo Laporte and John Donabie
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2006-10-1506 minThe Laporte Report (Audio)Leo on CFRB with John Donabie - HP scandal, a major Windows security flaw, and teens staging fights online...
My weekly tech news wrap up with John Donabie on 1010 CFRB in Toronto.
We cover the HP scandal, a major Windows security flaw, and teens staging fights online.
Hosts: Leo Laporte and John Donabie
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2006-09-2207 minThe Laporte Report (Audio)Leo on CFRB with John Donabie, Airline Laptop Bans - Airlines are banning Mac and Dell laptops over battery fears and the new iTunes Store...
It's the return of The Laporte Report!
My weekly tech news wrap up with John Donabie on 1010 CFRB in Toronto. As usual, I've left in the pre and post-show chatter.
Topics include airlines that are banning Mac and Dell laptops over battery fears and the new iTunes Store.
Hosts: Leo Laporte and John Donabie
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2006-09-1609 minThe Laporte Report (Audio)Leo on KFI with John Donabie: Tech News for Week Ending 4/15/06 - Colin Farrell's smell-o-vision, The Beatles online music downloads, and Sex.com sells.
I talked with John about the following stories:
Colin Farrell's The New World will be presented in smell-o-vision in Japan.
The Beatles have finally agreed to online music downloads.
And domain name squatting is back baby. Sex.com sold for $12 million US!
Hosts: Leo Laporte and John Donabie
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2006-04-1616 minThe Laporte Report (Audio)Leo on KFI with John Donabie: Tech News for Week Ending 3/25/06 - Vista delayed. Again. France legalizes piracy. And is Amazon pursuing an anti-abortion agenda?
Tech News for March 25, 2006Microsoft says the consumer version of Vista (the next Windows) won't be out until 2007. Another major setback for this troubled release. Analysts say this could be good for Apple.
France legalizes music piracy... sort of. Will Apple pull out?
Amazon is taking heat for suggesting "adoption" books when searched for "abortion".
Hosts: Leo Laporte and John Donabie
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2006-03-2410 minThe Laporte Report (Audio)Leo on KFI with John Donabie: Tech News for Week Ending 3/4/06 - Apple's new mini, AOL's controversial email plan, and Microsoft's Origami
I talked with John about the following stories:
Top story is the Apple Announcement, of course. Apple also patched some serious flaws this week.
Also of interest, AOL is proposing a system where mass mailers pay a fraction of a cent per email - and the Internet community is up in arms.
And speculation about Microsoft's Origami device is building.
Hosts: Leo Laporte and John Donabie
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2006-03-0409 min