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Episode OneCTH 1000 - How the West Was WingIn 2066, the Democrats have achieved a liberal utopia in the United States. But can President Silas Winfield defend the status quo against Republican attacks on the Department of Savings? Chapo Trap House & Episode 1 present "How The West Was Wing" Starring Brendan James, Hasan Piker, Will Menaker, Felix Biederman, Matt Christman, Chris Wade, Raina Douris, Ryan Grim, Hesse Deni, Liz Franczak, Kath Krueger, Luke Savage, Molly Mary O’Brien, Amber Rollo, Amber Frost, Alex Branson, and Charles Austin. Written by Alex Branson and Charles Austin Edited by Charles Austin Artwork by The Average Joey
2026-01-081h 39Those Good Old-Fashioned Values
Those Good Old-Fashioned ValuesYule Detective E1: "The Man In Red"Yule City. Three months before Christmas. Children are disappearing mysteriously, almost as if taken by the winter winds themselves. Two cops -- Cash Humbug and Nick Klaussman -- will put it all on the line to discover where those kids have gone... even if it goes all the way to the North Pole. STARRING: Spencer Barrows as Det. Cash Humbug, Andy as Det. Nicholas Klaussman, Liv Agar as Kristen Kringle, John Moe as Commissioner Noel Noelle, Patrick Doran as Det. Chris Miss, Charles Austin as "Rocking" Harvey Evergreen, Raina Douris as Nancy Rudolph, Ty Wood as Narrator, and Clay Parks...
2025-12-2538 minYour Next Favorite Band
Your Next Favorite BandWXPN's 885 Greatest Cover Songs (First Half) - NextFavBand / 25 O'Clock / Yo! That's My JawnEvery year WXPN puts out a "Greatest" prompt for the listernship community to chew on and submit their Top 10 list.  The station then compiles, calculates and computes the highest ranking 885 from those submissions.  This year, we are determining the Greatest Cover Songs of all-time.Here's how WXPN is defining a cover: A cover is when an artist performs or records a song created and released by someone else. Full stop. I'll once again be joined by my fav Pod Pals Dan Drago from 25 O'Clock Pod and Nate Runkel from Yo! That's My Jawn to analyze and...
2025-12-111h 15Robert Plant - Audio Biography
Robert Plant - Audio BiographyRobert Plant's Saving Grace: From Rock God to Folk MysticRobert Plant BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Robert Plant has spent the past few days doing what he likes best at this stage of his life turning fresh chapters into living, breathing music. Nonesuch Records and NPRs World Cafe report that he has been out promoting Saving Grace, the new album with his band Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian, sitting down with host Raina Douris to talk about how this tight knit Welsh Borders ensemble and their song book of the lost and found quite literally saved his sanity and gave him a way to keep singing without...
2025-12-0903 minMillennial Excellence
Millennial ExcellenceTINY DESK CONCERTS ft. Raina DourisSome of y'all are trying to concentrate at work. We're trying to Concert-rate. Even though our desk is heckin' tiny. Yep, it's the Tiny Desk Concerts episode. Lock in, y'all! We're joined by Raina Douris from World Café, who pops by at 1:27:33. Beverages on this podcast are furnished by Le Seltzer. Get 15% off your order using code Millennial15.
2025-12-042h 01Willie Nelson - Biography Flash
Willie Nelson - Biography FlashWillie Nelson at 92: Unstoppable Icon Drops Holiday Gem and Haggard TributeWillie Nelson BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Willie Nelson remains the patron saint of outlaw country and, at 92, shows no sign of giving up center stage. Just this week, Willie delighted fans with a brand-new holiday single, Christmas Love Song, featuring harmonica stalwart Mickey Raphael and penned by Nashville notables Bill Anderson, Bobby Tomberlin, and Marv Green. The single is already being hailed as a warm holiday gem and serves as a sneak preview from his upcoming album Workin’ Man Willie Sings Merle, due out November 7. That project finds Willie paying tribute to Merle Haggard with his distinctive re...
2025-11-0503 minWillie Nelson - Biography Flash
Willie Nelson - Biography FlashWillie Nelson at 91: New Album, Health Scare, and Unrelenting PassionWillie Nelson BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Willie Nelson has taken center stage in music headlines over the past few days as his latest career milestone and public appearances have sparked both celebration and fresh concern. The biggest news is the release of his new holiday single Christmas Love Song, featuring Mickey Raphael and crafted by Bill Anderson alongside Bobby Tomberlin and Marv Green. Produced by longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon, this track not only ushers in the festive mood but also serves as a preview for Willie’s upcoming album, Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, which drops November 7, 2025. This...
2025-11-0503 minEpisode One
Episode OneE0 #59 - Love & Horror Book Club (ft. Raina Douris) [Patreon Preview]Raina Douris joins Branson and Charles to discuss the novel "Love & Horror" by Niraj Sharma, the acclaimed author of "1001 Funny Jokes," "Nelson's Story," and "Mouthwatering Cake Recipes." Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/e0-59-love-book-141660902
2025-10-2004 minAll Songs Considered
All Songs ConsideredThe best new albums out Sept. 12Guerilla Toss. Die Spitz. The return of Spinal Tap. Raina Douris from WXPN's World Cafe joins Stephen Thompson to discuss their favorite albums out Friday, Sept. 12.The Starting 5:- Spinal Tap, 'The End Continues' (Stream)- Guerilla Toss, 'You're Weird Now' (Stream)- Die Spitz, 'Something to Consume' (Stream)- Frost Children, 'Sister' (Stream)- Mark William Lewis, 'Mark William Lewis' (Stream)The Lightning Round:- Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 'Perimenopop'- Asher White, '8 tips for full catastrophe living'...
2025-09-1244 minEpisode One
Episode One400 - Alex Branson's Hawaiian House PartyBranson hosts his long-awaited Hawaiian House Party in sunny Akron, Ohio. Starring in order of appearance: Alana, Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Alex Branson, Andrew Hudson, Charles Austin, Nate Ruess, Aaron @bertovo, Michael Hudson, Alex Nichols, Chet @GirlfriendHaver, the Villain Joel, Raina Douris, John Semley, Jesse Farrar, Mike Hale, Hesse Deni, Felix Biederman, Cameron Fetter, Caleb Pitts, Patrick Doran, Titas Vilkaitis, CJ @futurevictim_, Ben @BetrayedMan1990, Tom @tom_on_here, and Brace Belden.
2025-08-142h 20Guess That Record
Guess That RecordEpisode 33 (Raina Douris)Guess That Record returns with Jackson interviewing Canadian radio host Raina Douris! Raina is currently the host of World Cafe, NPR's flagship music program. Since becoming host in 2019, Raina has had the chance to interview major stars like Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Sting, and many more. In the episode, Jackson and Raina talk about her move from Canada to the US, Raina's best interviews, and what it takes to produce an episode of World Cafe.    Get Connected With Raina: https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/ https://www.instagram.com/rahrahraina/?hl=en...
2025-07-3044 minAll Songs Considered
All Songs ConsideredNew Music Friday: The best albums out June 20HAIM. Hotline TNT. Yaya Bey. World Cafe's Raina Douris joins Stephen Thompson to give you a quick tour through the best records out this week.Featured albums:• HAIM, 'I quit' (Stream)• Hotline TNT, 'Raspberry Moon' (Stream)• Yaya Bey, 'do it afraid' (Stream)• Kelsey Waldon, 'Every Ghost' (Stream)• S.G. Goodman, 'Planting by the Signs' (Stream)Check out the long list of albums out June 20 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org.Credits• Host: Stephen Thompson• Guest...
2025-06-2041 minEpisode One
Episode One390 - Dogcatcher Inutaro S2E10 - The Death of Inutaro!! The Birth of the World’s Greatest DJ!!Inutaro faces off against the Cat God in a battle that will determine the fate of Planet Wetfood. OP theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QnqZW3V9o ED theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3i9CKJzmI E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Charles Austin, Alana Branson, Alex Branson, Raina Douris, Nate Fisher, Andrew Hudson, Nick @JucheMane, Emily Whittemore, and Ty Wood Featuring Dan Boeckner, Ben Clarkson, Hesse Deni, Julian Feeld, Mike Hale, Alex Nichols, Molly Mary O'Brien, Branson Reese, Jake Rockatansky, Nate Ruess, Will Sennett, Chris Wade, Thomas White, Patches, Molly...
2025-06-051h 09Episode One
Episode One389 - Dogcatcher Inutaro S2E09 - Uptown Schizo’s Passive Income Technique!! Look Out for the Chocolate-Tipped Bullet, Rex-Sama!!The dogcatchers infiltrate the Cat God's notorious fortress, Friskies World. OP theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QnqZW3V9o ED theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3i9CKJzmI E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Charles Austin, Alana Branson, Alex Branson, Raina Douris, Nate Fisher, Andrew Hudson, Nick @JucheMane, Emily Whittemore, and Ty Wood Featuring Dan Boeckner, Ben Clarkson, Hesse Deni, Julian Feeld, Mike Hale, Alex Nichols, Molly Mary O'Brien, Branson Reese, Jake Rockatansky, Nate Ruess, Will Sennett, Chris Wade, Thomas White, Patches, Molly @mollydeez, and Ray @atomicpunk1312. Written by Charles Austin...
2025-05-2939 minEpisode One
Episode One388 - Dogcatcher Inutaro S2E08 - Comic Cat Co-Nyan O’Brien Clobbers Pamela!! Beer Pong Battle—Blowing Vs. Fingering!!The dogcatchers square off in one-on-one battles against the Divine Cats at the Cherry Blossom Oasis. OP theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QnqZW3V9o ED theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3i9CKJzmI E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Charles Austin, Alana Branson, Alex Branson, Raina Douris, Nate Fisher, Andrew Hudson, Nick @JucheMane, Emily Whittemore, and Ty Wood Featuring Dan Boeckner, Ben Clarkson, Hesse Deni, Julian Feeld, Mike Hale, Alex Nichols, Molly Mary O'Brien, Branson Reese, Jake Rockatansky, Nate Ruess, Will Sennett, Chris Wade, Thomas White, Patches, Molly @mollydeez, and...
2025-05-2232 minEpisode One
Episode One387 - Dogcatcher Inutaro S2E07 - Flamingo Blood Flows at Cherry Blossom Oasis!! Arrival of the Divine Cats!!Inutaro lands on Planet Wetfood just as the Cat God sends his divine feline warriors to deal with him and his friends. OP theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QnqZW3V9o ED theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3i9CKJzmI E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Charles Austin, Alana Branson, Alex Branson, Raina Douris, Nate Fisher, Andrew Hudson, Nick @JucheMane, Emily Whittemore, and Ty Wood Featuring Dan Boeckner, Ben Clarkson, Hesse Deni, Julian Feeld, Mike Hale, Alex Nichols, Molly Mary O'Brien, Branson Reese, Jake Rockatansky, Nate Ruess, Will Sennett, Chris Wade...
2025-05-1532 minEpisode One
Episode One386 - Dogcatcher Inutaro S2E06 - Suckling Human Barbecue Buffet Romance!! Charlie Brown Hits Puberty!!Pamela and Uptown Schizo face off in the tournament finals while Inutaro heads into space to rendezvous with the rest of the dogcatchers. OP theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QnqZW3V9o ED theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3i9CKJzmI E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Charles Austin, Alana Branson, Alex Branson, Raina Douris, Nate Fisher, Andrew Hudson, Nick @JucheMane, Emily Whittemore, and Ty Wood Featuring Dan Boeckner, Ben Clarkson, Hesse Deni, Julian Feeld, Mike Hale, Alex Nichols, Molly Mary O'Brien, Branson Reese, Jake Rockatansky, Nate Ruess, Will Sennett, Chris...
2025-05-0849 minEpisode One
Episode One385 - Dogcatcher Inutaro S2E05 - Friendship Clash—Pamela Vs. Primrose!! Inutaro Backyard Wrestling Legend!?Pamela and Primrose face off in the Westminster Iron Paw Tournament while Rash and Gentian Violet plan their first date. OP theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QnqZW3V9o ED theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3i9CKJzmI E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Charles Austin, Alana Branson, Alex Branson, Raina Douris, Nate Fisher, Andrew Hudson, Nick @JucheMane, Emily Whittemore, and Ty Wood Featuring Dan Boeckner, Ben Clarkson, Hesse Deni, Julian Feeld, Mike Hale, Alex Nichols, Molly Mary O'Brien, Branson Reese, Jake Rockatansky, Nate Ruess, Will Sennett, Chris Wade, Thomas White...
2025-05-0132 minEpisode One
Episode One384 - Dogcatcher Inutaro S2E04 - The Westminster Iron Paw Tournament Commences!! Rash’s Improbable Relationship Blossoms!!Inutaro trains for his CDL test on Earth while the rest of the dogcatchers enter the Westminster Iron Paw Tournament to compete for a wish from the Cat Genie. OP theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QnqZW3V9oED theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3i9CKJzmIE1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Charles Austin, Alana Branson, Alex Branson, Raina Douris, Nate Fisher, Andrew Hudson, Nick @JucheMane, Emily Whittemore, and Ty Wood Featuring Dan Boeckner, Ben Clarkson, Hesse Deni, Julian Feeld, Mike Hale, Alex Nichols, Molly Mary O'Brien, Branson Reese, Jake Rockatansky, Nate...
2025-04-2447 minEpisode One
Episode One383 - Dogcatcher Inutaro S2E03 - Mysterious Cats Appear!! Wendy “Dubs” Winchester Makes Her Famous Superstar Nachos!!The dogcatchers land on the planet of cats and encounter an android cat cop named Gentian Violet. Primrose trains under a cool kitty cat named Dubs while Rex has a fateful encounter at the doggy dive bar The Toilet Bowl. OP theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QnqZW3V9o ED theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3i9CKJzmI E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Charles Austin, Alana Branson, Alex Branson, Raina Douris, Nate Fisher, Andrew Hudson, Nick @JucheMane, Emily Whittemore, and Ty Wood Featuring Dan Boeckner, Ben Clarkson, Hesse Deni, Julian...
2025-04-1744 minEpisode One
Episode One382 - Dogcatcher Inutaro S2E02 - Chocolate Day Romance Meltdown!! The Advent of the Dog Spaceship!?Dr. Insane Einstein builds a dog spaceship capable of reaching the planet of cats. Meanwhile, the dogcatchers celebrate romance on Chocolate Day. OP theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QnqZW3V9o ED theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3i9CKJzmI E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Charles Austin, Alana Branson, Alex Branson, Raina Douris, Nate Fisher, Andrew Hudson, Nick @JucheMane, Emily Whittemore, and Ty Wood Featuring Dan Boeckner, Ben Clarkson, Hesse Deni, Julian Feeld, Mike Hale, Alex Nichols, Molly Mary O'Brien, Branson Reese, Jake Rockatansky, Nate Ruess, Will Sennett, Chris Wade...
2025-04-1038 minEpisode One
Episode One381 - Dogcatcher Inutaro S2E01 - Dogcatcher Graduation Leads To Excitement!! Showdown In Times Square Tokyo Bass Pro Shop!!As the dogcatchers officially graduate from dogcatcher high school, the long-frozen body of Uptown Schizo begins to thaw, leading Inutaro and friends to the Times Square Tokyo Bass Pro Shop Pyramid—and a new adventure. OP theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QnqZW3V9o ED theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3i9CKJzmI E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Charles Austin, Alana Branson, Alex Branson, Raina Douris, Nate Fisher, Andrew Hudson, Nick @JucheMane, Emily Whittemore, and Ty Wood Featuring Dan Boeckner, Ben Clarkson, Hesse Deni, Julian Feeld, Mike Hale, Alex Nichols, Mo...
2025-04-0348 minYour Next Favorite Band
Your Next Favorite BandVirtual Winter WonderJam 2024 (Part 1) - Your Next Favorite BandTune in for our annual year-end extravaganza where we reflect back on all of the great interviews and experiences we've had during the year.In Part 1, Hear holiday music, performances, and messages from:- Judah Kim - "Weltanschauung"- Jacob Betts of The American Hotel System- Roberta Faceplant - "Merry Grittmass"- Raina Douris of WXPN / World Cafe- Anthony D'Amato of Fantastic Cat - "Merry Christmas, I Guess"And meet the performers of our live, in-person event happening this Friday, December 6th at Godfrey Daniels:- Joe...
2024-12-0457 minPodQueue
PodQueueFather John Misty on World Cafe (Full Interview)@FatherJohnMisty joins World Cafe host Raina Douris to chat about his new record, Mahashmashana. Complete sessions: https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/ Daily Playlists: http://playlist.worldcafe.org/ Facebook www.facebook.com/WorldCafe Twitter www.twitter.com/WorldCafe Instagram www.instagram.com/worldcafe Youtube www.youtube.com/worldcafe
2024-12-0134 minPlatter
PlatterPLATTER EP01: The Intro, with Groceries I use this episode to set the framework for the stories to come. I contextualize Halifax for listeners who aren’t familiar; explain who I am and my own connection to dance music; and provide a lightning-round introduction to the origins of house and techno. I discuss the original parties that inspired the way we party today, and draw parallels between those parties and the current scene in Halifax. Finally, I introduce the DJs / promoters I’ll be interviewing throughout the rest of the series. Tracks: The Nightwriters - Let the Music Use You (Club Mix) Cybe...
2024-11-1729 minEpisode One
Episode One353 - James Bond in “Equestropussy”MI6 agent James Bond teams up with sultry centaur She-Biscuit Her-Dalgo to blow the lid off an undercover drug ring operating on the Isle of Women. Starring Taylor @tupacdurex, Hesse Deni, and April Clark Featuring Ivy Wolk, Grace Freud, Raina Douris, Lisa Vitale, Alana, and Margie Written by Charles Austin, Alex Branson, Hesse Deni, and Andrew Hudson Artwork by Haus of Decline Song by Charles Austin, performed by Lisa Vitale
2024-09-261h 38Fortune Kit
Fortune Kit216 - Luffy Smoking Newports (ft. Raina Douris)Raina (@RahRahRaina) joins Charles and Alex to discuss her time in Japan interviewing bands, shopping at Seven & I Holdings, and feeding cats outside of their designated feeding area. Fortune Kit on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekit Playlist: Sakanaction - Wasurerarenaino Cornelius - Chapter 8 Seashore and Horizon Boris - Heavy Rain Buffalo Daughter - Cyclic Hitsuji Bungaku - Addiction Atarashii Gakko! - Tokyo Calling Mass of the Fermenting Dregs - Sugar
2024-07-261h 04Episode One
Episode OneE0 #43 - Nelson's Story Book Club Part 4 (ft. Raina Douris & Julian Feeld) [Patreon Preview]Under a bright sizzling cream-ish moon, Nelson boards an alien spaceship for the thrilling conclusion, in which some secrets are revealed and other plot threads are never addressed ever again. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=Nelson%27s+Story
2024-05-2805 minEpisode One
Episode OneE0 #40 - Nelson's Story Book Club (ft. Raina Douris & Julian Feeld) [Patreon Preview]Raina Douris (NPR's World Cafe) and Julian Feeld (QAA) join us for the first E1 Book Club, where we read and discuss the sci-fi epic "Nelson's Story" by Mr. Niraj Sharma, the acclaimed author of "1001 Funny Jokes." Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103758512
2024-05-0606 minEpisode One
Episode OneThe Gods of Podcasting 27 - Extraordinary Alien (ft. Raina Douris) [Patreon Preview]Raina talks about the time she powerplayed Barbra Streisand and reveals whether or not she has intentions to commit espionage or sabotage in the United States. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103291869
2024-04-2901 min25 O\'Clock
25 O'ClockAlex Wash (Granddogs)Dan just met Alex Wash of Granddogs a month or so ago, and he's already got him on the mic telling his life story. Alex talks about growing up in Lititz, PA (home of Rock Lititz), learning piano via the Suzuki method, living in Nashville and San Antonio in pursuit of the musician life, finding a job at Howl At the Moon as a piano player, and turning that into his steady day gig. Alex created Granddogs as a way to share his original songwriting, and the band has a new single dropping on 4/14 called "When You Call", available...
2024-04-091h 16All Songs Considered
All Songs ConsideredNew Music Friday: The best albums out April 5It's a big week for fans of early aughts rock bands, with new releases from The Black Keys and Vampire Weekend hitting streaming services. Kick back with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and World Cafe host Raina Douris as they run through the new albums you need to know about.Featured albums:1. The Black Keys, 'Ohio Players'2. Vampire Weekend, 'Only God Was Above Us'3. Katie Pruitt, 'Mantras'4. Khruangbin, 'A La Sala'Other notable releases for April 5, 2024:• Phosphorescent, 'Revelator'• Grace Cummings, 'Ramona'• Young Miko, 'att.'• Adam Wiltzie, 'Eleven Fugues For Sodi...
2024-04-0540 minAll Songs Considered
All Songs ConsideredSpring preview 2024World Cafe's Raina Douris joins NPR's Sheldon Pearce and host Robin Hilton to talk about the most anticipated albums out this spring, including new ones from Vampire Weekend, Waxahatchee, Portishead's Beth Gibbons and more.Featured artists, albums and songs:Reyna Tropical: "Conexión Ancestral" from 'Malegría,' out March 29Yaya Bey: "Chasing the Bus" from 'Ten Fold,' out May 10METZ: "Entwined (Street Light Buzz)" from 'Up On Gravity Hill,' out April 12Vampire Weekend: "Gen X Cops" from 'Only God Was Above Us,' out April 5Shabaka: "End of Innocence" from 'P...
2024-03-1250 minYour Next Favorite Band
Your Next Favorite BandRaina Douris of WXPN and NPR's World Cafe (at Louie Louie) - Your Next Favorite BandOh my how the turns have tabled!  Join us as Phillip sits down with award-winning host of internationally syndicated music interview program World Cafe - Raina Douris, over a cheese plate at Louie Louie in downtown Philly.We'll learn how her "loud voice that carries" and having strong opinions lead her to be selected for a unique opportunity in high school, and it was over from there.  The pride of Stouffville, Ontario went to to host radio shows broadcast across all of Canada, and then to become only the 3rd host of NPR's World Cafe.Ra...
2024-01-181h 09Art On The Air
Art On The AirThis week on ART ON THE AIR we feature the award-winning host of NPR's World Cafe, Raina Douris, outstanding Midwest Series Artist James Jankowiak, spotlight on Chesterton Art Center’s Members ExhibitThis week (12/8 & 12/10) on ART ON THE AIR we feature the award-winning host and writer for NPR's daily music program World Cafe, Raina Douris, discussing her journey from Canada’s CBC to Pittsburgh’s WXPN. Next Outstanding Midwest Series Artist James Jankowiak’s exhibit talk at 2pm on Saturday January 6, 2023, at South Shore Arts. Our Spotlight is on Chesterton Art Center’s December 2023 Member Exhibit with opening reception December 9th with executive director Hannah Hammond-Hagman And a Spotlight extra Michigan City’s Footlight Players Fred Carmichael mystery, Murder on the Rerun runs through December10th Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lake...
2023-11-1558 minThe P.O.D. Kast
The P.O.D. KastOur Favorite Nu-Metal Songs w/ Raina Douris, Dan Ozzi, Ed Zitron, and Andy AnayaWe made it! Who knew that this podcast, birthed out of a random DM from John to Bryan after they effectively hijacked his episode of Blocked Party and made it the de facto first episode of POD Kast, would make it all the way to damn Episode 50! And we thought, what better way to celebrate than by bringing on some of our friends to talk about their favorite nu-metal songs, what makes the genre great (or bad, according to one of our guests), and then at the end of the episode, Bryan and John reveal their all-time favorite nu-metal...
2023-10-062h 30Episode One
Episode One300 - Pixar's SodasWhen Pepsi is purchased at a Naperville Circle K, Coke and his friends go on the adventure of a lifetime to track her down. E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Hasan Piker, Felix Biederman, Raina Douris, and Zola Jesus Featuring Will Menaker, Matt Christman, Nate Ruess, Alex Press, Cameron Fetter, Caleb Pitts, Patrick Doran, Julian Feeld, Alex Nichols, Branson Reese, Dan Boeckner, Titas Antanas Vilkaitis, Michael Hudson, Sweet Palma, John Semley, Alana Branson, Tom, Hesse, Derek, Wererat (Joel, TJ, and Elliott), and a text-to-speech thing Written by Alex Branson, Charles Austin, Andrew Hudson, and Felix Biederman ...
2023-09-211h 49Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryFire and Mud | 12Will the Empire will be forced to abandon their positions on Cestin IV? or whether they’ll stay and fight to the last man!Pvt Soloman Kwai – Narator - Fred Kennedy - @fearless_fredPvt Mondahai - Chyann Garrick - @abide.by.chyImperial Corporal – Ajay Fry - @AjayFryRival Trooper – Supriya Dwivedi - @supriyadwivediMudtrooper – Mike Piwerka - @kallark81Mechanic – Kimberley Fowler - @TrafficChopperTanker – Kwame Damon Mason - @kwamster007Gunner – Raina Douris - @RahRahRainaColonel Ghast – Farah Nasser - @Far...
2023-08-1756 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryThe Ravine | 1010 - The Ravine Mud79’s Scouts continue their slog through the murky jungles of the Green Death. They’re nearly eaten alive by the parasites and predators that stalk beneath the forest canopy, but they reach their destination. The enemy gun battery is well defended and tears into the scouts with heavy blaster fire and dogged resistance. But there are far more dangerous things on Cestin IV than either the Empire or its enemies…a lesson Kwai and his fellow troopers are about to learn–as winged death descends from the skies.
2023-08-0341 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryBoots | 9Episode 9 - BootsThe newly formed scouts of Mud79 are sent on a covert mission through the deadliest jungles on the planet's surface. An area dubbed “The Green Death,” where even the locals fear to tread. They’ve been ordered to silence an enemy gun battery. And if they fail to achieve their goal, thousands of Imperial Troopers could be killed. Things grow dire when one of the scouts is severely wounded crossing a river, and Kwai is shot during a firefight.CAST:Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrator) – Fred Ken...
2023-07-2742 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryA Drop of Hatred and Suffering | 8Episode 8 - A Drop of Hatred and Suffering Mud79 struggles to take control of the enemy safehouse. They fight their way to the main doors, blaster bolts flying in every direction ensuring extensive casualties on both sides. Once inside they witness the horror and butchery an Imperial Inquisitor is capable of. But even with such power on their side will they be able to rescue their lost comrade? And how has the enemy gotten such a foothold on the Empire’s doorstep?CAST:Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrator) – Fred...
2023-07-2042 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryWarehouse | 7Episode 7 - WarehouseThe surface of Cestin IV grows ever more dangerous and Mud79 joins a desperate mission to rescue Mudtrooper who was taken prisoner months earlier. The prisoner’s being held in a hidden enemy safehouse. The 79th gets support from a Sith Inquisitor and her Purge Troopers, the Emperor’s secretive agents used to hunt down and eliminate Jedi across the galaxy. They have the fury of the Emperor’s fists…but will it be enough?CAST:Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrator) – Fred KennedyVoice of t...
2023-07-1337 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryThe Pits | 6Episode 6 - The PitsMembers of Mud 79 are facing disaster. They’re in the wealthy star port of Floon Bay–a nest of gambling and debauchery. They were enjoying the high speed swoop bike races and placed a high wager on a specific race–one they attempted to rig–only to lose their money and run afoul of the dangerous criminal elements within the city. But that’s nothing compared to what awaits them when they get back to Camp Vybus.CAST:Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrator) – Fred Kennedy
2023-07-0651 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryMedals and Swoop Bikes | 5Episode 5 - Medals and Swoop BikesSolomon Kwai and a few members of Mud79 are given leave passes and head into the bustling starport city of Floon Bay for a Swoop Bike Tournament–a must see event where thousands from across the Galaxy come and gamble fortunes on the Swoop Bike Races–an ultra high speed vicious motor sport. Two comrades from Mud79, Staven and Murray, make a large wager on one race in particular, and Kwai worries about the repercussions. Will they be safe? CAST:Pvt Solom...
2023-06-2950 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryThe Adventurer | 4Episode 4 - The Adventurer The platoon from Mud 79 is surrounded by a hostile force and they come under attack. Enemy fighters pouring into the Imperial trenches engaging in brutal hand to hand fighting. During the battle’s climax, Solomon Kwai is given a dangerous assignment putting him in the sights of the most dangerous foe the troopers have ever faced.CAST:Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrator) – Fred KennedyVoice of the Galaxy - Adam HerdmanColonel Ghast – Farah NasserLt Orto – Ben McEwan
2023-06-2249 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryRumours of War | 3Episode 3 - Rumours of WarSolomon Kwai and the rest of the Mud79 troopers  begin patrol operations in the jungle-covered region of Cestin IV known as Bista Valley. They make contact with small towns and mining settlements–learning more about recent mercenary activity in the region–these aren’t mere bandits, but former separatist soldiers from the Clone Wars. After a long day marching through swamps and wetlands, Kwai is startled by a scream in the night. CAST:Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrator) – Fred KennedyVoice of the Ga...
2023-06-1544 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryThe Sigil | 2Episode 2 - The Sigil The Mud Troopers of Platoon79 help defend a mine from raiders, who manage to steal a large amount of Kenian 68–a valuable ore used in cloaking devices. The platoon follows the bandits into the nearby foothills. After hours on the move, Solomon Kwai and his comrades uncover their hidden base, and make a startling discovery.CAST:Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrator) – Fred KennedyVoice of the Galaxy - Adam HerdmanColonel Ghast – Farah NasserLt Orto – Ben McEwanSgt...
2023-06-0849 minFearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story
Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars StoryYou Don't Want to be a Storm Trooper | 1Solomon Kwai grew up during the Clone Wars. His planet was liberated by the Republic, and his family fought and died in its armies. When the Republic fell, and Sheev Palpateen formed the new Galactic Empire, Solomon assumed it was nothing more than the changing of a flag. So he left his home planet and joined the Imperial Army. He’s sent off to basic training, and assigned to the 79th platoon in the 934th Legion. He and his fellow mud troopers ship out to the planet of Cestin Nebula where they establish a centre of operations on the pl...
2023-06-0139 minCity Cast Chicago
City Cast ChicagoChi Music Scene Gets Spotlight in NPR SeriesAs you head to the polls today, we want to offer a little respite from all the political coverage. And what better way to chill out than with a little Chi music? The latest “Sense of Place” series from NPR’s “World Cafe” is all about Chicago. Over the 13-part series, hosts Raina Douris and Stephen Kallao talk about the city’s historic role in genres like gospel and industrial, and interview emerging local artists. They talk with producer Simone Alicea about how community and a DIY attitude make Chicago different from other big music cities.Save Ch...
2023-02-2819 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder15. Tireless LeaderProxy Starlight sends the Standard Supply crew on a mission. (End of season 1) https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Hether Fortune, Alex Nichols, Arlen Thompson, Joel & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2023-02-0118 minToronto Legends
Toronto LegendsRaina Douris, NPR’s World CafeToronto radio personality turned Host of NPR’s World Cafe Raina Douris talks about interviewing Springsteen/Neil/Questlove/Shatner/Streisand, the career advantages of being a loudmouth and not asking for permission [as well as being annoying but not TOO annoying], her adventures exploring Philadelphia/attending Eagles games, working for an Ivy League institution, CBC vs NPR, Junos vs Polaris, why it’s OK that you can’t escape Nickelback, and BREAKING NEWS on her upcoming biggest World Cafe celebrity interview yet [spoiler: he's Weird!]TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.All episodes available at www.p...
2023-01-1659 minWomen In Media
Women In MediaRaina Douris of World CafeOn this episode of the podcast (and my last for 2022), I’m joined by a former colleague of mine who I’ve been admiring from afar. Raina Douris is an award-winning radio personality from Toronto, Ontario who packed up and moved down to Philly to host World Cafe after her time at the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), where she was host and writer for Mornings on CBC Music. Raina and I first crossed paths at 102.1 The Edge (CFNY) where she trained me on how to use the board! I was SUPER anxious to be moonlighting shifts in Toronto during my t...
2022-12-1936 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder14. Candy Corn SaladCharles and Cameron debut their new song while the Spiteful Spaceman attempts to kill Raina.  https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Alex Nichols, Séamus Malekafzali, Keith Buckley, Nate Ruess, Joel & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-10-3122 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder13. Space BeatlesRich and Ruby Fairbank plot to fix the crack in the Earth while Charles and Cameron dig up dirt on Rex Rhapsody. https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Alex Nichols, Keith Buckley & Joel Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-10-3120 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder12. The Pretty Dim WonderProfessor Abacus explains cosmic mysteries to Nika and Cameron while Raina, Dan, and Charles plan a Halloween concert. https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Alex Nichols, Séamus Malekafzali, Riley Quinn & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-09-2822 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder11. The Posting TimesA journalist from The Posting Times comes to Little Canada to report on the crack in the Earth, Nika and Cameron travel to meet Professor Abacus, and Dan campaigns to remove a statue of a conservative Prime Minister. https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Alex Nichols, Séamus Malekafzali, Riley Quinn & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-09-1422 minFortune Kit
Fortune Kit132 - Nathfield of Dreams (Part 2) (ft. Raina Douris & Julian Feeld) [Patreon Preview]Raina Douris (@RahRahRaina) and Julian Feeld (@julianfeeld) join us for marketing tips and Hollywood tales from the Garfield Eats founder's memoir. Full Episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71433886
2022-09-0207 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder10. VoyagerRaina describes a vision of two explorers traveling to the center of the Earth to learn why the planet is splitting apart. https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-08-3128 minFortune Kit
Fortune Kit131 - Nathfield of Dreams (Part 1) (ft. Raina Douris & Julian Feeld)Raina Douris (@RahRahRaina) and Julian Feeld (@julianfeeld) join us as we delve into a memoir by the founder of Garfield Eats. Fortune Kit on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekit
2022-08-2658 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder09. The Benevolent Society of the UndersaurusArlen reveals his arcane plan, Major McDonalds composes his life's work, and Raina stumbles into a fortune. https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Keith Buckley, Patrick Doran, Caleb Pitts, Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Alex Nichols, Arlen Thompson, Joel, Margie & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-08-1030 minHowell Dawdy\'s Fast Track
Howell Dawdy's Fast TrackS2 Episode 14: Philly You're Running Me Down with Raina DourisDing ding! I've got the fantastic Raina Douris, host of NPR's World Cafe, on the show today to give us a summer 2022 update and write an LCD Soundsystem inspired biking rant song in one half of one hour. Support this show and get exclusive bonus content at patreon.com/HowellDawdy Available already for $5 patreon subscribers: free downloads of all the previous Fast Track songs and bonus episodes. Recent bonus episodes feature Bryan Quinby of Street Fight Radio and Eli Yuden of What A Time To Be Alive!
2022-07-2958 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder08. Mr. Low KeyThe tournament concludes as Major McDonalds shares his tragic backstory and Rich Fairbank has a change of heart. On tour, Dan and Nika meet Rosie Splendor. https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Keith Buckley, Patrick Doran, Caleb Pitts, Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Alex Nichols, Arlen Thompson, Emily Whittemore, Joel & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-07-2725 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder07. The BecloakalistThe first round of battles gets underway at Standard Supply's musical tournament. https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Keith Buckley, Patrick Doran, Caleb Pitts, Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Alex Nichols, Arlen Thompson, Joel & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-07-1330 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder06. The Strongest Band Under the Heavens TournamentStandard Supply hosts a musical tournament while Nika and Dan set off on tour. https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Keith Buckley, Patrick Doran, Caleb Pitts, Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Alex Nichols, Arlen Thompson, Joel & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-06-2923 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder05. Wool on My WristRaina tries to retrieve her necklace from Ruby Fairbank while Charles and Cameron argue over the fate of their band. https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Hether Fortune, Alex Nichols, Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-06-0826 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder04. Proxy StarlightRaina tracks down her missing necklace. Dan plans to unionize QUEBE workers and Charles and Cameron scheme to open for Proxy Starlight. https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Hether Fortune, Alex Nichols, Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-05-2528 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder03. Harmony MergerDan attempts to unionize Standard Supply with the help of an experienced organizer. By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Alex Press, Alex Nichols & Joel Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family https://anchor.fm/pretty-dim-wonder --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-05-1125 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder02. Party Party SuperstarStandard Supply and QUEBE host competing Friday-night shows. Charles and Cameron debut their song while Dan and Rob plan a protest of QUEBE. By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Patrick Stickles, Nate Ruess, Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Joel & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-04-2736 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder01. Standard Supply Ale & Dried GoodsA local bar and music venue's livelihood is threatened when a corporate venue opens across the street. By Charles Austin, Cameron Fetter, Raina Douris, Dan Boeckner, and Nika Danilova With Will Menaker, Katherine Krueger, Joel & Patches Ending theme: "Feral Light" by Basement Family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-04-1339 minPretty Dim Wonder
Pretty Dim Wonder00. Previewimplausible bartender adventure comedy with charles austin, cameron fetter, raina douris, dan boeckner, and nika danilova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pretty-dim-wonder/support
2022-04-0601 minFortune Kit
Fortune Kit108 - Big Bungalow (ft. Raina Douris)Charles, Alex, and Dan test Raina Douris' Canadian music knowledge and read some interesting facts about her online. Fortune Kit on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekit
2022-01-141h 048Track
8TrackRaina Douris: 8Track, Ep. 1-8For Public Radio Music Day, 8Track comes your way a day early and features a familiar voice to public radio music fans: Raina Douris. She can be heard on over 200 stations as host of World Cafe, which is produced by WXPN in Philadelphia and celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. That gig means she talks to a lot of artists, so interviews factor into the theme of her 8Track picks: "Artists she would love (or would have loved) to interview." As you'll hear, there's a twist to that theme, and since we spoke in May, one of Raina's wishes...
2021-11-1032 minHowell Dawdy\'s Fast Track
Howell Dawdy's Fast TrackFast Track Volume 1: A Look Back with Raina Douris, Part 2The second half of Howell's conversation with World Cafe's Raina Douris, on the tracks that made Season 1 Volume 1 of Fast Track so special. This very Friday, get ready for Tracktober, a spooky special mini season of episodes with some of Howell's favorite podcasts: Your Kickstarter Sucks, Boonta Vista, and What A Time To Be Alive!! Support this show and get exclusive bonus content at patreon.com/HowellDawdy Available already for $5 patreon subscribers: free downloads of all the previous Fast Track songs and bonus episodes. Recent bonus episodes feature Mike Hale, John Cullen, Dan McCoy of the Flop House, and Codi...
2021-10-111h 17Howell Dawdy\'s Fast Track
Howell Dawdy's Fast TrackFast Track Volume 1: A Look Back with Raina Douris, Part 1World Cafe's Raina Douris joins Howell to listen back to the tracks that made Season 1 Volume 1 of Fast Track so special. Part 2 out next week! After that comes Tracktober, a special mini season of episodes with some of my favorite podcasts: Your Kickstarter Sucks, Boonta Vista, and What A Time To Be Alive!! Support this show and get exclusive bonus content at patreon.com/HowellDawdy Available already for $5 patreon subscribers: free downloads of all the previous Fast Track songs and bonus episodes. Recent bonus episodes feature Mike Hale, John Cullen, Dan McCoy of the Flop House, and Codi Vore!
2021-10-041h 07The Bottlemen
The BottlemeneLOLection 2021: Fucked Vibes Edition Part 2 feat. Raina DourisYes, we saved the best for last--the Liberal Party, all its extremely helpful ways to definitely reduce Canada's CO2 emissions (we promise! we didn't cut and paste this from last time!) and some small parties of note... especially to the NoFap community. If you want to hear the whole thing, you can get it on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55732589  
2021-09-0410 minThe Bottlemen
The BottlemeneLOLection 2021: Fucked Vibes Edition Part 1 feat. Raina DourisThis week we're speaking with podcaster and radio host--and friend of the show!--Raina Douris (@RahRahRaina) about the 2021 Canadian federal election and its deeply fucked vibes. Everything about it is off somehow, no one is saying anything, but there is an alterative available! That is, a political party based solely on the principle of not busting.  This is a two-part episode and the second half is available on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55732589  
2021-09-031h 05Blocked Party
Blocked PartyRaina Douris v. Joe WarmingtonRaina Douris (NPR's World Cafe) joins the show to hearken back to her old days as a Toronto resident, as she tangles with one of the resident dirt-kickers over at Toronto's worst newspaper, the Sun. We also manage to get into chatter about one of our favourite Canadians, Frank D'Angelo, before moving on to talk The Grateful Dead, anti-vaxxers, protesting, getting punched, and hippies. Plus, we find out that Raina is on Wikifeet, John updates us on the Milk Crate Challenge, and Stefan introduces us to a detestable Republican candidate.   If you want to complete a...
2021-08-231h 33The Bottlemen
The BottlemenCancon Videodrome ft. Raina DourisRaina Douris joins Dan and Riley to discuss Bill C-10 - or, how Justin Trudeau is going to censor what our uncles post on the internet. It's a poorly drafted law, trying to make the internet media universe operate like it's 1991 again. We also have a Patreon, where we do more of these episodes! Check it out at www.patreon.com/dabottlemen 
2021-06-241h 14Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans Podcast
Sounds Familiar A Weakerthans PodcastCivil TwilightCatching up on some older interviews, I spoke with Raina Douris from the World Cafe on NPR (Formerly of CBC, Indie88 and Edge 102.1) We chatted about the state of radio in Canada, politics and of course the Weakerthans. Quinn and I breakdown the song Civil Twilight.
2021-05-043h 32And Introducing
And Introducing#93 BUTTHOLE SURFERS! (ft. Raina Douris)And introducing, WE POD ECONO: an Our Band Could Be Your Life miniseries! We are taking a journey through Michael Azerrad’s chronicle of the 1980’s American underground rock scene, continuing today with Chapter Eight: Butthole Surfers! We’re joined by NPR World Cafe’s Raina Douris to take a look at the Texas-tinged acid-fried world of these genuine rock n roll maniacs, smash the fire cymbal, and commit a little Culturcide along the way. Check out World Cafe here: https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/ And check out Blind Eye Sees All: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW0mXU2mkgo...
2021-04-291h 29Soft Revolution
Soft RevolutionPortable People Meter feat. Raina DourisHost of NPR's World Cafe, Raina Douris on how being a radio DJ might forever change, who and what makes her nervous, and her take on this thing called a Portable People Meter.But first - are you anxious to return to normal because the entire mainstream media wants to know! Why is Doug Ford even here and how do we stop that from happening again? Finally, the Oscars are this weekend! Who cares?! JOIN OUR PATREON - $3/MTH - EARLY ACCESS - BONUS CONTENT - 1/3 TO THE ACTORS FUND OF CANADA!LINKS
2021-04-241h 37Fortune Kit
Fortune Kit51 - Canadian Road and Bridge Trivia (ft. Raina Douris) [Preview] [Patreon Exclusive]Host of NPR's World Cafe Raina Douris (@RahRahRaina) joins Dan, Alex, and Charles to talk about NPR voice, the monster mash, and bleak Canadian drives. Full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41248843
2020-09-0414 minWheels Off with Rhett Miller
Wheels Off with Rhett Miller045: World Cafe's RAINA DOURIS Award-winning radio personality Raina Douris joins Rhett to talk about her career in radio, the interviewing techniques she’s learned over the years, and how she builds trust with her guests. Raina tells Rhett about her dalliance with acting, the time she interviewed Willie Nelson, and why interviewing helps her live in the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-09-0138 minWheels Off with Rhett Miller
Wheels Off with Rhett Miller045: World Cafe's RAINA DOURIS Award-winning radio personality Raina Douris joins Rhett to talk about her career in radio, the interviewing techniques she’s learned over the years, and how she builds trust with her guests. Raina tells Rhett about her dalliance with acting, the time she interviewed Willie Nelson, and why interviewing helps her live in the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-09-0138 min155
155133 - Out of My Head feat. Raina Douris of World Cafe from NPRThe one about "Out of My Head." Featuring Raina Douris of World Cafe from NPR. Raina shows up around 1:40:40. Listen to World Cafe at https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/ Follow Raina on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/rahrahraina Follow the pod on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/blink155pod Follow the pod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blink155pod Get more episodes at http://www.patreon.com/blink155  
2020-01-242h 08The Landlord and Tenant Podmess
The Landlord and Tenant PodmessClassic Moments VOL. 1Happy holidays, everyone. This week you’re in luck because we’ve put together a highlight of the show’s finest moments! These are some of our favorite clips, featuring guests such as: Evany Rosen Tim Gilbert Jackie Pirico Raina Douris Nick Flanagan Marty Topps Nick Nemeroff Kayla Lorette Phil Moorhead If the audio sounds a bit different, that’s because some of these clips were originally recorded on our old, Soviet era equipment. Brought to you B...
2018-12-311h 05Tell Me Stories Podcast with Paula Allen
Tell Me Stories Podcast with Paula AllenRaina Douris and I talk napsRaina Douris of CBC Music's Mornings joins me in studio (ahem, trailer. But like a decked-out mother of a trailer backstage at a music festival, so ya know, a studio) for a one-on-one chat about, well, everything. She's a music buff and major fan of Canadian music so we had quite a bit to talk about and she tells great stories.Listen in to our convo and thank you again Raina, it was a pleasure.
2018-05-2420 minThe Sound Off Podcast
The Sound Off PodcastRaina Douris, Rain's World Goes NationalRaina Douris has spent her entire career working in Toronto, and it has served her well. When you love music, Toronto is a great place to live work and breathe your passion. From her radio beginnings at 102.1 the Edge, to upstart Indie 88 and now working mornings at CBC Radio 2 nationally, Raina shares her music and radio experiences with us. She also talks about her love of Twitter, her favourite albums and what needs to change in the music business.There are few Sound Off firsts on this episode: We had our first discussion about Cancon and Raina...
2018-03-1333 minPolaris Podcast
Polaris Podcast2017 Short ListWith the help of CBC's Raina Douris, we assembled a panel of Polaris jurors including Adrian Lee, Jill Krajewski and Chaka Grier to predict what would make the 2017 Polaris Music Prize Short List. Then, once the list got announced, we got their reactions to it.
2017-08-1641 minThe Landlord and Tenant Podmess
The Landlord and Tenant PodmessA Chat With Broadcasting Star Raina Douris!Hi! Thank you! This week, James and Michael delve into the exciting world of urban street festivals! Then, our heroes welcome broadcasting superstar Raina Douris, who offers brutally honest feedback about the ins and outs of making it in the glamorous, dog eat dog world of Canadian radio. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2017-06-1558 minWelcome with Karim Kanji
Welcome with Karim KanjiEpisode #69: Raina DourisRaina Douris is the award-winning radio host of CBC Radio 2 in the mornings. In today's episode we talk about Raina's career in radio from Ryerson to Q107 to getting fired from Corus and then leading the start-up Indie88 to now being the morning host on CBC Radio2 national morning show.
2017-03-081h 10The Kenny Ho Show
The Kenny Ho ShowThe Kenny Ho Show - Rain's WordsMy interview with the lovely and talented Raina Douris from Indie88. A lot of fun was had that day.
2013-12-0624 min