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Episode 1603

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  • Mike Feir stops by to tell us about the Big Finish audio drama, Dark Season: Legacy Rising.
  • What are the most important things for us to remember when we feel excluded? We get into this conversation with Fern Lulham.
  • All gas stations in Oregon can now allow customers to pump their own gas under a new law. Bill Shackleton gets into this article on The Buzz.
  • Chef Mary Mammoliti is back and shares her top produce shopping tips at the grocery store.
  • Markus McCracken stops by to chat accessible gaming where we dive into the newest Forza Motorsport.
  • We have our weekly roundtable. We’re joined by AMI-audio Technical Producer, Jacob Shymanski.

Episode 1600

  • What can we do to better the lives of our indoor and outdoor plants during the summer? Gardener Susan Kerney lets us know.
  • Facebook and Instagram have started to block news in Canada. We get the scoop with John Biehler on our App Update.
  • Let's get into the Friday Buzz, with Bill Shackleton.
  • Mixed doubles curling is expanding into the winter Paralympic games. Brock Richardson has more on our Sports Update.
  • Let's talk about Mangas: what they are, where they come from, and how we can consume them, with Ryan Hooey on the Chatty Bookshelf.
  • Let’s revisit and weigh in on conversations from the past week, on Cut For Time.

Episode 1599

  • Michael Feir highlights the complete BBC audio drama adaptation of #44 Scotland Street.
  • We flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Producer Grant Hardy, on What in the World.
  • Canada Goose is launching a second hand trade-in program, and we learn all about it on The Buzz with Bill Shackleton.
  • The Hosts get put to the test with a new Kelly and Ramya game: First Letter, Rapid Fire.
  • Community Reporter Mathieu Rochette invites us to an audio-described photography exhibition at the Maison Hurtubise in Montreal, Quebec.
  • Let's get to this week's Roundtable conversation, with our guest Mark Phoenix.

Episode 1598

  • Producer Grant Hardy shares Headlines on health, lifestyle, technology and accessibility.
  • On In The Know: Margrett Weldon offers travel tips for people with disabilities thinking of  taking a trip during the winter season.
  • A bike ride across Iowa is putting vibrant small town America into sharp focus. Bill Shackleton tells us more on the Buzz.
  • The Canadian National Exhibition is back in Toronto; Community Reporter Stephen Ricci has this year's highlights.
  • what is a Registered retirement Savings Plan? We learn the ins and outs with Ryan Bradleigh Chin,  Certified Financial Planner at Sun Life Financial.
  • Tara Parry, Director of Permanent Placement Services at Robert Half, presents the latest Canadian employment stats.

Episode 1597

  • What are some unexpected funny or quirky things vets run into in the veterinary profession? Dr. Danielle Jongkind shares her experiences.
  • Nutritionist Julia Karantjas highlights the importance of a good sleep hygiene routine and what that might entail for each of us.
  • Vancouver-based comedian Megan Milton chats with us about her upcoming original show, “Free Kittens,” debuting in Vancouver and coming to the Edmonton Fringe Festival this month.
  • It's Name That Tune, a music quiz with Producer Grant Hardy.
  • On our Book Club, we review Hench By Natalie Zina Walschots, recommended by Mark Phoenix, who joins us on the panel.
  • On our Parenting chat, Lucia Bellafante discusses outdoor safety and fun, keeping in mind the new sounds, sights and sensations that come with being in unfamiliar outdoor environments.