Episode 15: Decoder Ring Theatre (Part two)

Gregg Taylor of Decoder Ring Theatre talks about the characters featured on The Red Panda Adventures and Black Jack Justice.

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Happy Holidays!

Episode 14: Decoder Ring Theatre (Part one)

Decoder Ring Theatre is a production company that produces podcasts done in the style of old-time radio. Some of their well-known programs include The Red Panda Adventures and Black Jack Justice. Director Gregg Taylor talks about the Toronto-based company.

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Episode 13: Theatre @ York

For more than 35 years, Theatre @ York has presented plays from a contemporary and classical repertoire. In addition, the production company features the talents of students from York University's Theatre Department. Professor Elizabeth Asselstine, the Chair of York's Theatre Department, previews the 2009-10 season.

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Episode 12: Define Yourself

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is Canada's premier showcase of contemporary Asian cinema. This year's festival will present 49 East/Southeast Asian films from 14 different countries. Artistic Director Heather Keung previews the event; November 11-15.

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Episode 11: Zombies, Lions and Italian Girls

A listing of upcoming events and music by A.M. and Laura Barrett.

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Featured Events:

- 2009 Toronto Zombie Walk
- (Not so) Nice Italian Girls & Friends
- Yonge Lawrence Art Walk
- Devouring Lions

Episode 10: Can you spare an Ad?

Jeremy Salzman worked for a big-time advertising company. However, he lost his job in the midst of the economic crisis. Unable to find work, Jeremy tried a different approach to promote his services. He became the Out of Work Ad Guy.

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Episode 9: The Face of the Game

Hockey54.com is a new interactive website dedicated to Canada's favourite sport. Co-founder Launy Schwartz discusses the Toronto-based site, which will officially launch on Oct. 1.

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Episode 8: Let's Go To War

Toronto's Let's Go To War refuses to be categorized under any genre, preferring to describe their music as "digital confusion." Last month, the group released their debut album, Karmageddon. LGTW's Peter-John talks about the new album and the group's unique and unclassifiable sound.

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Episode 7: The Spirit of Radio (Part three)

Will the "Spirit of Radio" format ever return to Toronto's airwaves? CFNY alumni Don Berns and David Marsden share their thoughts.

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Episode 6: The Spirit of Radio (Part two)

During its heyday, CFNY 102.1 FM was responsible for Canada's first independent music awards - The CASBYs (Canadian Artists Selected By You). CFNY alumni Don Berns and David Marsden explain why the CASBYs were started, their importance and what the first few CASBY award shows looked like.

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Episode 5: The Spirit of Radio (Part one)

During the 1980s, Toronto's CFNY was known as "The Spirit of Radio." It was different from all the other radio stations, playing music that wasn't played anywhere else. CFNY legends Don Berns and David Marsden share their experiences and discuss the station's importance.

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Episode 4: Save More Than Money

The GoGoGreen program allows Toronto-area residents to save money and help the environment at the same time. The program also helps local communities and economies.

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Episode 3: Sci-Fi Fun

Presented by the TCON Promotional Society, Polaris 23 is a three-day science fiction convention that offers all kinds of space-age activities; July 10-12.

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Episode 2: Fresh New Comedy

TheSketchers.com is a brand new Toronto-based website that features independently produced sketch comedy. Executive Producer and creator Topher McFarlane discusses this new venture.

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Episode 1: Shorter is Better

Presented by the Canadian Film Centre, the 15th annual Worldwide Short Film Festival will feature 295 films from 46 countries. Festival Director Eileen Arandiga previews the event; June 16-21.

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New Toronto-themed Podcast Debuts June 5th

Toronto’s arts and culture community has a new voice: This Is Toronto, an audio podcast that shines a spotlight on the people, places and events that give life to this great city. This Is Toronto will not focus on the “big-ticket” names and occasions. Instead, the program will feature items that enrich Toronto’s cultural atmosphere.

This Is Toronto will premiere on Friday, June 5, 2009. Episodes will be available off the program’s website: www.thisistorontopodcast.blogspot.com. New episodes are published on Fridays, once every two weeks. All episodes will be about 10-12 minutes in length.

This Is Toronto is hosted and produced by Eric Rosenhek. Eric is a freelance journalist and has written for several publications. He’s also a former host and producer with CKCU 93.1 FM in Ottawa. An avid podcaster, Eric has produced two other podcasts: The Audio Circus (2006-2008) and FutuRéale Radio (2008-2009).

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The Dry Run

Series Premier: June 5, 2009

thisistorontopodcast AT yahoo DOT ca

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