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Making the MuseumSix Keys for Unlocking Your Most Playful, Creative Work, with Jonathan Goldstein and Kyle TalbottHave we lost a sense of playfulness in our work … and could we get it back?In museums for children, why does “analog usually beat digital?” What’s a “climbing structure”? What are design metaphors, and why should planners beware of them? How can exhibition teams better empathize with one another’s fears and concerns? Why should a museum professional or designer “hyper-specialize”?Jonathan Goldstein and Kyle Talbott (Principals, Skyhouse Studio) join host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to discuss “Six Keys for Unlocking Your Most Playful, Creative Work.”Along the way: ancient trees, va...
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Wiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E28 - Splendours of the Small ScreenThis week on WireTap, Josh gets a new job as personal assistant to Randy Dandy, child television star. Plus, a YouTube celebrity calls Jonathan for advice on how to deal with life in the limelight. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-05-2426 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E25 - Adam and EveLive from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Jonathan reads the story of Adam and Eve from his new book "Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bible!". With musical guests John K Samson of The Weakerthans, Christine Fellows, and Leanne Zacharias. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-04-2626 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E24 - How to Be a GrownupThis week on WireTap, Jonathan teaches Howard how to drive. Plus, Jonathan gets a frantic call from his nephew Zak seeking advice on life after high school. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-04-1926 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E23 - The Armchair Guide to SurvivalThis week on WireTap, Howard heads off to survival camp to learn how to survive in the wild. Plus, Josh becomes addicted to Twitter. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-04-0526 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E22 - Fishin' for GloryThis week on WireTap, Jonathan leaves the safety of the studio for a fishing trip with Howard. Plus, world-record holder Mark Lamster breaks his own record in the field of complaining. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-03-2226 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E21 - 100 False MessiahsWhat would it take to make it as the Messiah these days? Gregor pitches his PR campaign that'll put any Messiah on the map, including billboard ads and celebrity sightings with Angelina Jolie. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-03-1526 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E20 - Never Say I Love YouThis week on WireTap, Starlee Kine shares her advice on how to get over a bad break up, while Howard confesses his true feelings for Jonathan. Plus, a selection of lovelorn messages from the anonymous heartbroken of Dear Old Love. http://dearoldlove.com That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-03-0826 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E19 - How To Build a Bomb ShelterThis week on WireTap, experience the kind of entertainment you needn't leave the house for as Howard decides he wants to become a shut-in. Plus, Daily Show writer Rob Kutner discusses his recent book, Apocalypse How, and Jonathan takes an improv comedy course over the telephone. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-02-2226 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E18 - Lew WassermanThis week on WireTap, Josh lies his way into a new job at a yoga magazine but is worried that he's soon going to be downward facing the unemployment line. Plus, how many goodbyes does it take to get Jonathan's mother off the telephone? Tune in to find out. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-02-1526 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E17 - Of Time, Space and MoneyEver dreamed of working just 4 hours a week at your full-time job without getting fired? This week on WireTap, we speak with an expert on time management who claims that such a thing is possible. Plus, Gregor helps Jonathan prepare for his new job voicing radio ads. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-02-0826 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E16 - Half BakedThis week on WireTap, Jonathan picks up the phone book and calls up other Jonathan Goldsteins to see what they have in common, aside from their name. Plus, Dave Bronstetter reads one of Jonathan's latest stories, "A Father's Lesson". That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-01-2526 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E15 - How To Say GoodbyeThis week on WireTap, a man confronts the minister who ruined his grandmother's funeral. Plus, Howard outsources his friendship with Jonathan to an Indian call center. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-01-1826 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E14 - The Dinner PartyFeeling glum around the holidays? Experience the solace of the psychological services hot-line. Plus, Jonathan fields a request to appear in CBC You Naked, a fundraising calendar for a good cause; and a man who sees himself as a generous soul holds forth on the holiday spirit. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2009-01-1126 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E13 - The Holiday SpecialFeeling glum around the holidays? Experience the solace of the psychological services hot-line. Plus, Jonathan fields a request to appear in CBC You Naked, a fundraising calendar for a good cause; and a man who sees himself as a generous soul holds forth on the holiday spirit. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-12-2726 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E11 - Rainy Day BluesThis week on WireTap, Howard turns Jonathan on to the latest in home hair-care, the Trimco 3000. Plus, what do Howie Mandel, Kim Cattrall and Lorne Michaels have in common? Gregor uncovers the conspiracy that is the Canadian showbiz mafia. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-12-1726 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E12 - Meet the new BossThis week on WireTap, we try to get to the bottom of an age old question: where does all the change in the shopping mall fountain go? Something tells us Howard might have the answer. Plus, Jonathan gets a tough new boss, with an all new style of management. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-12-1426 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E10 - Into AmericaThis week on WireTap, it's all about Americans and Canadians: the ways in which we fundamentally differ, and the ways in which we're pretty much the same. Jonathan's American friend Starlee performs her tribute to the 50 states. Plus, David Rakoff, a Canadian living in the USA, discusses how to mask a Canadian accent and pass for an American. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-11-3026 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS8E08 - Human NatureThis week on WireTap, flying cows that leak milk from the sky, and a hippopotamus that hangs upside down like a sloth: it's Heather O'Neill's retelling of the H.G. Wells classic, The Island of Dr. Moreau. Plus, Jonathan's weekend alone in the woods turns out to be less like Weldon Pond, and more like the Blair Witch Project. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-11-0926 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E07 - Who Wants to Live ForeverImmortality? Who needs it! That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-11-0226 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E06 - The HangoverJonathan as a giant fridge magnet, Howard's homebrew hangover cures, and Ian's drunk interview. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-10-1926 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E05 - The Fox and the HedgehogAccording to philosopher Archilochus, people are either foxes or hedgehogs, and this week on WireTap, Starlee explains why Jonathan is a classic hedgehog. Plus, Jonathan speaks with a discount medium who specializes in channeling b-list historical figures: people like Lincoln's haberdasher, or Joan of Arc's sister, Nancy...of Arc. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-10-1226 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E03 - I Can’t Find the BooksJonathan finds himself double-booked this week on WireTap He's supposed to introduce an experimental art band at the CBC, but he's also promised to take his 8-year-old goddaughter honey-tasting. So who gets left high and dry? Find out this week on WireTap. As well, Jonathan's mother makes her debut in the world of avant-garde music. That's on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-09-2126 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E02 - Where Did All the Spaniards Go?Superman takes on Batman this week on WireTap. No, the two comic-book good guys don't suddenly decide to duke it out for supremacy. It's a debate between Jonathan and his thirteen year-old daughter ZouZou about which one is the better hero. Listen in as they try to put this age-old dispute to rest, once and for all. Also, Jonathan's father reminisces about his trip to Barcelona as a young man. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-09-1426 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS5E01 - Life is LovelySherlock Holmes was the first to point out how little most of us really observe about our surroundings. This week on WireTap, Jonathan tests Tucker's perception skills with a pop quiz...about the minute details of his own apartment. Also, Starlee reunites with her 15-year-old personal intern and Gregor tries to convince Jonathan to leave the hustle behind and take some dance lessons. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-09-0726 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E16 - Negative ScanningThis week on WireTap, it's an exploration of Negative Scanning. It's the art of still managing to find something wrong when everything seems to be going just fine. It's not being able to wear your favorite shirt because there's a pen mark on the sleeve. Its not being able to enjoy your wedding day because you're pretty sure the guy at the corner store doesn't like you. People who are trying to free themselves of this crippling condition check in on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-02-0926 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E14 - Helping JohnnyThis week on WireTap, it's all about "helping Johnny" as Howard takes a stab at the coveted WireTap internship position by preparing Jonathan's cocoa, doing his dry-cleaning, booking guests, and lots more besides. But does Howard have what it takes to become a permanent member of the WireTap team? Or will he go the way of oh-so-many interns past? Plus, Gregor pitches an ad campaign that will help make up for Jonathan's lack of sex appeal. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-01-2026 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E13 - David and GoliathJonathan tackles another Old Testament classic this week on WireTap. He gives his version of the story of David and Goliath in front of a live studio audience. And Jonathan's parents weigh in with their son's funniest moments - that is, if they can remember any. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2008-01-1326 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E12 - The Two MarysThis week on Wiretap, a holiday spectacular....Joseph divulges the frustrations of having your wife cheat on you with God and the anxieties of raising a holy baby. Plus, Heather O'Neil reads her story "The Gospel According to Mary M. of Cartier Elementary. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-12-2326 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E11 - Time to Face The WorldIt's Time to Face the World this week on WireTap when Jonathan finds himself the subject of a new Dutch shockumentary that all but assassinates his character. Scenes include him arguing with his butcher, and dancing with his eyes closed...to Bette Midler's Beast of Burden. Plus, Howard invites Jonathan to give a speech at the Official Howard Chackowicz Fan Club's next meeting. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-12-1526 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E10 - The Wolf Boy, the Monkey Boy, and the Daddy's BoyUntamed children run wild through the streets of Paris this week on WireTap as Heather O'Neill reads her latest short story "The Little Wolf-Boy of Northern Quebec". And the never-ending search for a WireTap intern continues with the unlikeliest candidate yet: Jonathan's father. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-12-0126 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E07 - Fortune's FoolSometimes Jonathan is just Fortune's Fool. Listen in as he speaks with a luck expert to get to the root of his misfortune; Howard winds up at the doctor's office with an unlucky tummy ache; and Gregor tests his luck, and Jonathan's friendship, at a Las Vegas Casino. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-11-0326 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E06 - Mending the PastIt's not just children that enjoy a play date. Gregor invites Jonathan to embrace his inner-child on a fun filled adventure in the park. Plus, Governor General Award nominee and Montreal native Heather O'Neil reads her short story, Welcome to La La Land. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-10-2126 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E05 - Protect YourselfJonathan checks out a blog this week on WireTap - a blog created by a former intern on the show. And to his horror, she's posted less-than- stellar moments from his studio recordings for all the world to hear. Gregor builds Jonathan his very own helmet, and a UFO Abduction Insurance provider discusses the risk that he's protecting his clients against. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-10-1326 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E04 - How to be FunnyJonathan gets the lowdown on laughter this week on WireTap - How to be Funny. Listen in, as two "humourologists" lay down the rules of comedy, from dancing with a lampshade on your head to the ins and outs of comedic timing. Also, Howard tries to spice things up on with some good old canned laughter. Will it do the trick? Find out on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-10-0726 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E03 - Far-Away PlacesJonathan's pal Josh decides to rid himself of his material possessions this week on WireTap. He's determined to hit the road, wandering hobo-style from place to place. And Gregor tries to convince Jonathan to speak in a Brooklyn accent in order to boost his tough-guycredibility. Is Jonathan loopy enough to take advice from Gregor? "Far-Off Places", on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-09-2326 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E02 - Picasso GoldsteinMeet Picasso Goldstein this week on WireTap. Behind every great artist, there is another great artist whose ideas were ripped off. This week on WireTap, discover the true genius behind the legendary Picasso: his little-known contemporary, Picasso Goldstein. Also, Howard takes a stab at live radio reporting as he investigates Jonathan's many dark secrets. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-09-1626 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E01 - A Catalogue of Previous UniversesJonathan delves into "A Catalogue of Previous Universes" this week on WireTap. Ever wondered if there were other universes before ours? This week's Wiretap explores the whimsical worlds created as test runs for our own. Atlantis? Lilliput? Oz? Travel an imaginary world on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-09-0826 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E28 - The Lives of Bugs and Men: The Best of Season 4Relive your favorite WireTap moments this week. Howard tries his hand at beekeeping, Dr. Seuss and Gregor Samsa become unlikely pen pals and Jonathan's parents contemplate life, afterlife and the universe. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-05-2526 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E27 - Klosterman's QuestionsIf there were a VCR that could record your dreams but you were only allowed to watch the tapes with a roomful of people -- would you have the courage to do it? Or how about this one: Which would you pick, a year-long European vacation or ten minutes on the moon? This week, WireTap explores hypothetical questions - why we ask them and what our answers say about us. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-05-1826 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E25 - Brief Interviews with Confused Men - The Best of Season 3Hear Brief Interviews with Confused Men this week on WireTap. Re-live the magic of your favorite episodes with WireTap's "best of" season wrap-up: Jonathan questions Howard on a spiritual game show, a Brooklyn florist struggles to translate romantic French poetry and Mary Poppins meets Batman's nemesis, the Penguin, at a dinner party. Tune in for that and much much more, on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-05-1227 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E24 - My Weekend in Dragon's ThroatIt's a trip into the past this week on WireTap - Jonathan's past. A flashback to Jonathan's first major assignment as a fledgling radio reporter. Join him as he journeys to the middle of the Arizona desert for a weekend of dune races, lawlessness and glory. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-05-0627 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E25 - The Quick FixJonathan plays Rock, Paper, Scissors against a pro this week on WireTap - but he hedges his bets by doing it over the telephone. Also, a solitary exercise... in team building. That's on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-05-0426 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E23 - A Dream of LifeDream of Life, this week on WireTap. Gregor has insulted Jonathan about pretty much everything at one point or another, but this time, he takes it to a whole new level, hassling Jonathan about his mediocre skills as a dreamer. In response, Jonathan turns to a lucid dream expert to help reinvigorate his sleep-life. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-04-2227 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E24 - Golden Calves and Sacred CowsIt's simply Bovine this week on WireTap, with Golden Calves and Sacred Cows. What happens when you leave your people for 40 days to go talk with God on a mountaintop? Your people get all hopped up on idol- worship: Tune in, as Jonathan puts his own unique spin on the story of Moses and the Golden Calf. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-04-2026 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E22 - The Monkey, the Leopard and the KittenThe Monkey, the Leopard and the Kitten this week on WireTap. Jonathan talks with a woman who has a knack for pointing out which animal people remind her of, though not everyone seems to appreciate her gift. Also...would you want to be a cute little kitten if it meant you had to be Jonathan's pet? That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-04-1527 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E23 - Man is the Rope Between the Ordinary and the ExtraordinaryHoward tries his hand at beekeeping this week on WireTap. Also, Philippe Petit tells the story of how he walked a tightrope between the Twin Towers back in 1974. "Man is a Rope Between the Ordinary and the Extraordinary", on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-04-1326 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E21 - Love Thy NeighbourJonathan Goldstein performs in front of a live audience in Halifax this week on WireTap. Plus a new story from Heather O'Neill. She is the author of this year's Canada Reads winner, "Lullabies for Little Criminals”.
2007-04-0827 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E22 - Life and AfterlifeThe slang of each new generation is meant to mystify the generations that went before. This Week on WireTap, Jonathan asks his thirteen- year-old daughter for the inside scoop on what the kids are saying these days. Is it breaking high school etiquette to walk up to someone and say "Hi, my name is Jonathan and I'm emo"? And what on earth is "screamo"? Jonathan also puts his faith - or lack thereof - to the test in a conversation with the head of the Atheist society. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC R...
2007-04-0626 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E21 - Private Life, Public PerformanceThis Week on WireTap, when Sam's friend gets hypnotized by an old hypnotist record at his 10th birthday party, Sam has no choice but to contact the magician himself, The Man They Call Chenoy, for advice on how to get his friend to snap out of it. Plus, Howard tries his hand at stand-up comedy and Raymond Ty explains how to report illegal performances of the Happy Birthday song. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-03-2326 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E19 - Everyday MagicJosh's ex-roommate wants to show off his magic, live on WireTap, this week but how will his card tricks play out...on the radio? And Howard tries to get Jonathan to stop running from his past, by digging up some of his ancient history - literally. Find out what's in Jonathan's childhood time capsule, this week on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-03-1827 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E19 - Heaven and HellVisit Heaven and Hell this week on WireTap as Heather O'Neill reads her short story, Heaven, about the time her grandfather died for a few minutes when he was nine and visited the pearly gates. Plus, Jonathan speaks with his old college chum, Irwin, about life as an ice cream man. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-03-0926 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS4E18 - King David Part Two: David and BathshebaJust because you think that you've found the perfect woman doesn't mean that God agrees. Jonathan Goldstein tells the story of David and Bathsheba. Plus, author A.J. Jacobs discusses his latest book, in which he spent a year observing every law in the bible as literally as possible -- this meant growing a beard, dressing all in white, and even stoning an adulterer. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-02-2426 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E16 - Listen to Your HeartA Valentine's Day special this week on WireTap. Jonathan outlines his vision of a future in which the Kiss has been lost for good. Can a pat on the head and a rub of the earlobe truly replace the lip to lip? That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-02-1827 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E15 - Just RelaxA battle of wits with a difference this week on WireTap: Gregor has resolved to abandon his sarcastic ways and challenges Jonathan to a sarcasm-free showdown. Who will crack first? Plus how a call with a relaxation guru turns stressful when a crazed fan uses the Call Waiting feature to break in. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2007-02-1127 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E08 - UtopiaThis week on WireTap, Gregor takes on Dear Abby in an advice-giving showdown. Jonathan takes it a step or two further, giving advice on Bootie Call Etiquette. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-11-1227 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E07 - Noah's ArkHe's already put his own unique spin on the Biblical tale of Samson and Delilah and the Tower of Babel. Now Jonathan Goldstein turns his remarkable talents to the story of Noah's Ark. Will he be swamped by praise or run aground on criticism? That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-11-0527 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E06 - Emergency MeasuresJonathan takes it to the streets this week on WireTap. Leaving the comfort of his studio walls is a rare venture, but Howard needs the kind of help that can't be dished out over a telephone line. That's on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-10-2227 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E05 - Selling OutThis week, Gregor tries to convince Jonathan to ditch Radio for the boob tube. Will Jonathan finally think big, and bring WireTap to a Television near you? And Josh lands a product placement deal... or is he just name-dropping a certain soda brand for the fun of it? That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-10-1427 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E04 - Man Versus Himself"Man vs. Himself" this week on WireTap. How do you know when you've become really famous? When total strangers devote their entire lives to following your every move. Cashing in on this trend, Jonathan hires a stalker to increase his celebrity worth. And Jonathan worries that Josh may be in trouble as he hasn't called to chat in weeks… but perhaps it's just the strain of 10-digit dialing. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-10-0827 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E01 - Carpe Diem"Carpe Diem" this week on WireTap: Jonathan asks his friend Sam how Sam would eulogise him. Sam's answer is a startling reminder that you can't necessarily count on your friends. Jonathan also retells the story of Isaac and Abraham. Howard goes on a European vacation and calls Jonathan to let him know what he's missing. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-09-1027 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS3E03 - Family AlbumSometimes your own family contains secrets you'd never imagine. Jonathan discovers that his father had a career as a songwriter -- during the era of disco. Plus a new story by Heather O'Neill about a grandfather's secrets. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-09-0927 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E28 - 10,000 Kilograms of Radio - The Best of Season 2Listen in as a lonely hopeful finds out the girl he met and liked gave him the number for The Rejection Line, a service designed to tell him she never wants to see him again. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-06-2527 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E27 - This One's For the ChildrenHoward takes up ventriloquism this week on WireTap. Funnily enough, his dummy seems to really have it in for Jonathan Goldstein. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-06-1027 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E26 - Goody Two ShoesSo as not to have to sum up a life when he's overwrought with grief, Gregor makes it a habit to write eulogies in advance for all his friends - and of course he has one for Jonathan on file. Jon Tucker gets an obscure song stuck in his head and calls Jonathan for relief. And Howard has the story of the Grade Six teacher who made his life hell. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-06-0427 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E25 - A Bottle of SeltzerHow to be funny, this week on Wire Tap. Jonathan Goldstein's friends advise him on how to make his show come alive...and most of their tips involve the spraying of seltzer water. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-05-2127 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E24 - The LotharioSunday on WireTap, Jonathan Goldstein discovers that at the age of 93 desire and heartbreak still go hand in hand. The true story of the oldest living Lothario, on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-05-1427 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E23 - Mr. HelpfulOperation: guerilla opera, this week on WireTap. Jonathan Goldstein sends a trained soprano out on a mission...taking opera to the street. That's WireTap, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-05-0727 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E22 - Gentleman's Guide to GroomingAll about grooming this week on WireTap. Jonathan and Gregor make a pact to grow beards. And expert Jon Hodgman weighs in on the Worst Haircuts in History. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-04-2327 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E21 - Samson and DelilahJonathan Goldstein brings down the house this week on WireTap with his award-winning retelling of the story of Samson and Delilah. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-04-1627 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E20 - ForsakenJonathan Goldstein calls up kids this week on WireTap, to ask if they recognize certain extinct sounds that may date as far back as his childhood. Sounds such as the rotary dial. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-03-2627 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E19 - Career OpportunitiesThis week on WireTap, Howard makes a phone pitch to the editor of a prestigious literary magazine, while Jonathan secretly advises him, Cyrano De Bergerac-style.That's on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-03-1927 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E18 - The Measure of a ManWhat is the measure of a man? How do you measure the un-quantifiable? And how do you convert expressions to metric? They just don't have that time-honoured ring to them. Give him a centimetre, he'll take a kilometre? A half a kilo of flesh? The whole 11.25 metres? Find out on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-03-1225 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E17 - Who Is the Mud Dog?Jonathan does his best to help callers with their many and varied problems. But now, as he doles out the counsel for which he's renowned, Jonathan finds himself on the receiving end of some advice. Can he take it as well as he dishes it out? That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-02-2627 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E16 - The Bat and the WeaselsEver hear the one about the Bat and the Weasels? It doesn't exactly rate in Aesop's Top Ten with the Fox and the Grapes. This week on WireTap, Jonathan Goldstein enlists the help of his friends to figure out the story of this B-side fable. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-02-1927 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E15 - A World of PossibilityThe game of Let's Say, this week on WireTap. Let's say you could bring about world peace with a snap of your fingers, but, if you did, the sun would never shine again. What would you do? WireTap imagines what may be and what might have been. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-02-1227 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E14 - On the BeachWireTap goes to the beach this week. Hear stories of love and loss, and a lonely tattooed lady. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-02-0527 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E13 - A Listening EarA cautionary tale this week on WireTap: when Goldstein opens up the lines to help people across the country with their perplexing personal problems...he gets some unexpected callers. But Goldstein will always give it his best shot, no matter how weird that can be. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-01-2927 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E12 - Childhood's PromiseA story of parental caring this week on WireTap: one man does his best to save a precocious child from certain doom - a future of adult mediocrity. That's on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-01-2227 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E11 - I Can See You Through the RadioThis week on WireTap, Goldstein talks to a woman who hears voices, voices undetectable to the ordinary ear, voices of the dead reverberating through her house.That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2006-01-1527 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E10 - CompassionThis week on WireTap as a way to make new friends, Josh gets a parrot. This turns out to be much more complicated than anticipated, but out of compassion he has to hang onto the bird no matter what. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-12-1827 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E09 - New TechnologiesWhat happens when a robot feels something for the very first time? A new story by Heather O'Neill, this week on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-12-1127 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E08 - We are Not SupermenFind out what it's like to date Lois Lane when she's on the rebound from Superman. A story by Jonathan Goldstein, performed by Rob Cordry, of The Daily Show, this week on WireTap, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-12-0428 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E07 - One of a KindJonathan and Gregor exchange dueling phone messages this week on WireTap. The bone of contention - whose mother has made life more unbearable? WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-11-2027 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E06 - The Art of CharityWireTap explores the theme of charity this week, as Goldstein has to wrestle with a request to appear in CBC You Naked, a fundraising calendar for a good cause. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-11-1327 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E05 - PerformanceA very, very special version of Stairway to Heaven, plus Karaoke Goldstein-style...That's this week on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-11-0622 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS2E04 - Get With ItSunday on WireTap, Goldstein discovers an unsettling connection between his mother and his friend Howard. Plus advice from a marketing specialist on how to take the WireTap brand global. WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-10-2327 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E35 The Big ShotKneebrace Kenny, Cleats Onionpocket, Gluttonous Slim and 697 other hobo names this week on Wiretap. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-06-1129 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E33 Life LessonsThis week on WireTap, How To: Goldstein gets lessons in stand-up comedy...from a 10-year-old, and a tip on how to achieve the perfect poker face...by shaving your eyebrows. Plus juggling on the radio. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-05-2829 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E32 Solving Quebec's ProblemsNeed advice on relationship issues? No problem is too personal. Callers from across Quebec take advantage of Jonathan Goldstein's insight into matters of the heart. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-05-1429 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E31 Prized PossessionsWhat's your most prized possession? For Josh, it's Fluffles the Magnificent, his cat. When Jonathan asks to borrow Fluffles, he's treading on sacred ground. Hear all about it on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-05-0728 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E30 What I've LearnedHoward tells Goldstein how he takes to the street with his gong in order to inspire, enlighten and educate the youth of today. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio
2005-04-3028 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E129 ConfessionsThe embarrassing, the objectionable, the unspeakable. True confessions...this week on Wiretap. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-04-1629 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E27 HatersSaturday on WireTap, Goldstein confronts the haters who are threatened by his excellence. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-04-0228 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E25 Movin' OnMovin' On...this week on WireTap. More than anything, James wants to make a fresh start by moving out of his miserable basement apartment. It turns out this is the Move from Hell. Also, Goldstein tries internet dating, with surprising results. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-03-1229 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E24 Do Your Little Radio ShowDo Your Little Radio Show...this week on WireTap: a series of disturbing dreams induces panic, making Goldstein turns to his friends for advice on anti-anxiety classes. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-03-0529 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E23 How I Became so HostileHow I Became so Hostile this week on Wiretap: Goldstein's friend Evan berates him for being hostile, prompting Goldstein to go back, way back, in order to trace the roots of his hostility toward the world. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-02-1926 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E22 The Call-in ShowThe Call-in Show this week on WireTap. Lovelorn, unemployed, confused? People in the strangest predicaments call Goldstein for advice. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2005-02-1227 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E20 Of Man and BeastA vial of pheromones gives one single guy a chance at finding love this week on WireTap. And transporting a pig from Ottawa to Montreal spells the end of a couple's relationship. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2004-12-1127 minWiretap Wiretapped ArchiveS1E19 There's No BusinessJonathan Goldstein tracks down the great Frankie Reynolds this week on WireTap. Reynolds is a comedian who left show business in 1974 and has never been heard from since. Where has he been all this time and why did he disappear? What was the secret behind his cruelly funny routines? There's No Business...this week on Wire Tap, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
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