From Delhi to Canada, Simran Bhamu’s journey has taken her through poverty, immigration, racism, politics, and ultimately a fulfilling life in a country she now calls home. Simran Bhamu is the definition of a very capable, compassionate and enlightened soul. Simran Bhamu: simran.bhamu@gmail.com
Duration – 42:32
This period of Covid-19, has catalyzed the impulse towards personal and societal change. The question is how capable are we, as individuals and members of society, to realize these changes, given the power of traditional thinking and habits?
Duration – 34:56
The invisible universe of the biome became more visible through the work of many 19th century scientific researchers. One of the preeminent adventurers into the microbial world, Louis Pasteur unveiled the essential role micro-organisms play in the healthy functioning of our ecosystems. Famous for the process of pasteurization, Pasteur was also instrumental in breaking new ground in the vaccine and hygiene domains.
Duration – 35:52
Includes: YouTube excerpts with comic Orny Adams – ‘I Was Raised on Germs’ & comic George Carlin – ‘Fear of Germs’
If there was ever an example of how a world view can impact one’s life, Janet-Lynn Morrison is one. Understanding, forgiveness and resiliency resonate throughout our phone conversation with this intelligent and caring soul. Her story of moving ‘from 0 to fierce’ is compelling and inspirational. Janet-Lynn Morrison: https://www.janet-lynn.com
Duration – 45:22
Is it even possible anymore, that human beings can communicate with each other, directly and authentically, given the pandemic of politicization? The challenge to defy categorization is paramount in our attempt to resist the ‘isms’ that have engulfed us.
Duration – 48:52
Two additional YouTube segments featuring Esther Perel on ‘The communication error we all make, and how it intensifies conflict’
The history of pejoratives touches on religion, social mores and political correctness, vividly expressing strong emotions or sentiments. The use of swear words was well accepted up until the Renaissance, after which these so-called ‘dirty’ words became ostracized, litigated, and otherwise suppressed. EXPLICIT CONTENT
Duration – 36:47
Additional YouTube segment featuring swear words in different languages.
Numerous times in her young life, Nicole Wicki, has had the courage to make life changing decisions en route to making a life more connected to nature, balancing body and mind. Swiss born and raised, she currently makes her home on a remote 10 acre farm on ‘Te Waipounamu’ (Maori name for New Zealand’s South Island), striving to live off the grid, while embracing a healthier lifestyle. Nicole Wicki: http://www.wickiwell.com
Duration – 27:32
Additional segment featuring interviewee Nicole Wicki, with the second segment featuring New Zealand’ s Current Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.
Do-it-yourself, on the surface a new fad propelled by the COVID crisis, is in fact an age old go to and accepted MO throughout human history. Using the creation of a DIY audiobook – Peggy Lee’s Delicious Lips – as an example, we talk about the process from A to Z.
Duration – 34:25
Segment with author Harry Posner narrating a section from his newly released audiobook, Peggy Lee’s Delicious Lips
In our second interview with Dr. Six we explore changes to relationships in the face of a global pandemic. Surprisingly, when it comes to the world of our primal instincts, our sexual life has remained for the most part remained unchanged during this period of personal and social upheaval. Claudia Six: http://www.drsix.net
Duration – 27:12
During the mother of all crises, another mother is stepping up to give birth to a plethora of creative responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not surprising, in light of other historical upheavals, out of which emerged new and unique technologies and approaches to problem solving.
Duration – 36:14
YouTube segment – Family invents ‘Hug Glove’ so they can cuddle their Grandma on Mother’s Day.
A down to earth conversation with the Mayor of Orangeville, a small town in Southern Ontario Canada, as the community responds to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. From Zoom coffee chats to encouraging support for small business, Mayor Sandy Brown offers a very candid and grounded perspective. Sandy Brown: Orangeville Mayor
Duration – 34:22
VoxBox: YouTube segment – ‘My Corona’ by Chris Mann
We hop in our time machine and come out Sept 11, 2021, a year after the all clear was given on the COVID-19 Pandemic and we have witnessed numerous changes for the better, and some for the worse. From the micro to the macro, we’ve undergone a variety of transformations on a scale previously unimagined.
Duration – 30:53
VoxBox: YouTube Segment – Corona Lockdown! Can Anything Positive Come From This? with Russell Brand
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At the time of this podcast, the number of global COVID-19 cases has eclipsed the 1,000,000 mark with over 50,000 deaths. We are confronting an unparalleled firestorm of ethical and moral dilemmas, in the face of mushrooming economic turmoil. Over 3 days, and from a distance, these issues and more, inform a time-lapse dialogue.
Duration – 1:05:21
Featuring author Andrew Welch, “Save the people, save all of the people, and we’ll save the economy – Hammer vs. Paint Roller” – https://thevaluecrisis.blogspot.com
The COVID-19 is proving transformational on a level that has not been seen since 911. Could this be a pivotal paradigm shift in the way we treat each other and all life forms on the planet?
Duration – 47:28
Poems by: Harry Posner – Ode To A Virus – written on January 29, 2020 and Father Richard Henrick, OFM – Lockdown – March 13, 2020
Music by: Erin Bolton – erinboltonmusic.com – ‘World Speaking’ and ‘Quarantine’
For almost fifteen hundred years, the largest basilica in the world, Hagia Sophia, was at the spiritual centre of both the Christian and Muslim worlds. An architectural wonder, it inspired builders and designers of sacred spaces for centuries.
Duration – 24:45
Includes: NPR excerpt – The Sound Of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago.
Singer songwriter, music therapist, belly dancer and more, Sohayla shares her very human approach to art and community. Sohayla Smith: http://www.sohaylasmith.com
Duration – 24:29
VoxBox: Sohayla Smith’s – For A Moment and Oh The Day Medley
We spend an average of 5 years waiting in lines and queues during our lifetime. Is waiting a waste of time, or can we alter our perspective about these (commonly) anxiety-making situations?
Duration – 33:11
VoxBox: Harry Posner – “Wait for it.”
An exploration into the evolution of information gathering, its historical milestones, including moral and ethical implications for the human condition. From Tesla to Touring and beyond, does the expanding data highway offer us more unprecedented challenges than benefits?
Duration – 36:49
VoxBox: You Tube excerpts from 1970 – IBM Vintage Computers Promo Film – Historical Data Processing and The Myths of Big Data/Science Comedian Vince Ebert
On the heels of our previous podcast, between dog and wolf, inspired by a painting of the same name, the hosts discuss all things art with painter Richard Mongiat, whose focus and range of activities, elevates him beyond the typical one note artist. Richard Mongiat: https://www.richardmongiat.com
Duration – 40:47
VoxBox: CBC digital archives – Excerpt from ‘Gallery patrons shocked by Prent sculptures’ – Broadcast March 12, 1973
The balancing act of our primal instincts versus our domestic existence from children’s stories to the world of cinema, from Paganism to Christianity, the symbol of the wolf has been a central theme, painted in both a positive and negative light.
Duration – 22:26
VoxBox: Audiobook excerpt from White Fang, by Jack London – DBS Audio Books
A look at the future of podcasting and its relevance as just another media platform, among many that have been or will be absorbed by the ‘big boys’. The hosts, Peter and Harry, discuss the joys, challenges and purpose of the Sill podcast and its ‘limitless’ possibilities.
Duration – 26:28
Opening Segment: Beau York on Ted Talks – The Power of Podcasting
VoxBox: Excerpt from The BBC Academy Podcast – Podcastology episode six: Future directions
The nature of conservatism is more complicated than current polarized thinking would suggest. From its political beginnings after the French Revolution to populist America and Britain, the impulse to remain true to inherited tradition is both a stabilizing force and one prone to ossification.
Duration – 35:19
VoxBox: Rowan Atkinson – excerpt from Conservative Conference on YouTube
Music Credit: The Kinks – Well Respected Man
Woody Guthrie’s ‘This Land Is Your Land’ and his son, Arlo Guthrie’s ‘City Of New Orleans’ (written by the under appreciated Steve Goodman) can be considered anthems of a nation. The first being a response to the status quo – ‘God Bless America’ and the second an homage to life on the rails.
Duration – 33:02
VoxBox: Compilation of various artists performing ‘This Land Is Your Land’ and the ‘City Of New Orleans’
Music Credit: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – This land Is Your Land & Arlo Guthrie – The City Of New Orleans
Starting with Morse code in the mid 19th century the beginnings of encoding technology eventually evolved into the ubiquitous use of barcodes today. This mini revolution has ramifications well beyond retail convenience and routine record keeping.
Duration – 24:44
VoxBox: Youtube segment with comedian James May rambling about barcodes and supermarkets
Music Credit: The Five Americans – Western Union
Accomplished Artist Andrea Bird connects art to love and death. Her theme of ‘holding loosely’ infuses Andrea’s work and positive world view. Andrea Bird: http://andreabird.com
Duration – 30:22
VoxBox: William Shatner – from the CD ‘Has Been’
Music Credit: Belle Starr – This Must Be The Place
Our special celebratory milestone moment where we reminisce across 2 years of podcasting and what led up to it. Our conversation includes podcast excerpts, special moments, joys and challenges along the way.
Duration – 38:13
VoxBox: Compilation of interview snippets from our ‘Undefinable Spirit’ series of podcasts
Music Credit: John Denver – The Little Engine That Could
A Lennon/McCartney classic covered by more artists than any other song in music history. A simple sentiment turned musical treasure, cherished by young and old.
Duration – 21:06
VoxBox: Youtube audio segment of video with Paul McCartney in live performance singing Yesterday, spliced together with another Youtube audio segment of Daffy Duck’s partial version of Yesterday
Music Credit: Beatles – Yesterday
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Man’s quest to explore beyond the limits of the senses led to the evolution of optical theory and eventual development of telescopic and microscopic devices. Enhancing our vision, both outer and inner, profoundly changed our perspective of our universes, large and small.
Duration – 26:41
VoxBox: Youtube segment on the ‘Life of Galileo Brecht’
Music Credit: Joni Mitchell – Woodstock
Packing more into less is the basis for the creation of portmanteau words. From motel to hazmet to liger and beyond, these linguistically blended words, pro or con, have become part of our lexicon.
Duration – 28:31
VoxBox: Youtube segment featuring Norm Crosby on the Dean Martin Show
Music Credit: Men At Work – People Just Love To Play With Words
Inveterate seeker, Drew Marshall talks about his quest for truth on God, life, death, and faith. Among other self discoveries made during his journey, which has included living in Australia, the deserts of Israel and walking the El Camino trail in Spain, he talks to us how ‘doubt’ can be an integral and useful tool in discovering your spiritual path.
Duration – 26:05
VoxBox: Youtube segment with Rowan Atkinson telling the ‘Gospel of John’
Music Credit: Bruce Cockburn – The Soul Of A Man
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A signature of the big band era, Begin The Beguine, exemplifies the versatility of Swing music. The lyrics embody the joy of a sudden but temporary love, the melody of which was made famous by one of the greatest big band leaders, Artie Shaw.
Duration – 21:06
VoxBox: Various artists’ renditions of Begin The Beguine, featuring Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mario Lanza, Ella Fitzgerald, Eve Becke, Pete Townsend and Juglio Iglesias.
Music Credit: Artie Shaw – Begin The Beguine.
The tragic fire at Notre Dame de Paris on the 15th of April, 2019, sparked a slew of social, political, and religious reactions. 850 years of history gone up in flames, provides the backdrop for a lively discussion about this historic event.
Duration – 29:32
VoxBox: Harry Posner quoting Victor Hugo and Youtube audio segment from the movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Music Credit: Edith Piaf – Notre Dame de Paris
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15 years into the podcasting evolution has seen an exponential rise in both programming and popularity, not the least of which is due to the rise and constant upgrading of smartphone technology, as well as corporate interest and acquisitions.
Duration – 27:38
VoxBox: Youtube segment from Saturday Night Live (SNL) radio interview with Alec Baldwin – Schweddy balls.
Music Credit: David Foster – You’re The Voice
One of the unsung workhorses of the English language, the word ‘but’ is frequently overused. But, this seemingly insignificant three letter word packs a whole lot of punch.
Duration – 20:55
VoxBox: Harry Posner – Ode To But
Music Credit: Lewcinda Williams – Everything But The Truth
Teacher, actor, traveler, activist Donna McCaw shares her passion for creativity, community, and the simple joys of having fun. From poetry to saving our water, she demonstrates compassion and a love for life. Donna McCaw: http://donnamccaw.com
Duration –24:56
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube – Fry and Laurie sketches
Music Credit: George Jones – Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair
The pros and cons of Daylight Saving Time have been the subject of an ongoing debate since the late 19th century. There’s validity on both sides of the argument, despite the lack of general agreement as to its efficacy.
Duration: 23:45
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube – George Carlin on ‘Time’
Music Credit: Bill Hayley & His Comets – (We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
For millennia, lullabies have lulled children into slumber land. From ancient Egypt to modern day, tunes like Twinkle,Twinkle, Little Star and their relative importance often goes unnoticed or unappreciated.
Duration – 24:34
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube – Various artists and performers.
Music Credit: Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole – Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
The birth of Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, dates back to the 7th century. Combining the mindfulness of the Buddhist traditions with Shinto’s connection to nature, this refined art form can offer the West unexpected insights into the essence of life.
Duration – 29:17
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube – Kung Fu episode
Music Credit: Kingston Trio – Where Have All The Flowers Gone
From the simple notion of mutual dependence the idea of symbiosis has expanded to include a variety of relationship dynamics, that surrounds us at every turn. Running the gamut from parasitism to mutualism, symbiosis encompasses more than the obvious benevolence.
Duration: 26:13
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube – Elvis Presley, Ted Talk & Cheers segments
Music Credit: James Brown – It’s A Man’s, Man’s, Man’s, World
Solo bassoonist, Nadina Mackie Jackson is the most widely recorded Canadian bassoonist in history, with 17 new works for solo bassoon and orchestra written for her in the last decade. Nadina intimately describes her journey. Nadina Mackie Jackson: https://nadinamackiejackson.com
Duration: 38:51
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube – March 2014 – Trumpet Virtuoso Guy Few and bassoonist Nadina Mackie Jackson. The Canadian duo stopped by the Classic 107 studio to talk with host Bill Richardson.
Music Credit: Nadina Mackie Jackson and Guy Few – Silver Angel Concerto
Can you trust what you can’t see? The ideas of trust and respect have become nebulous concepts in a world of promises and betrayal.
Duration: 28:23
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube – Esther Perel – Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater?
Music Credit: Beyonce – Trust In Me
‘Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody’, a transcendent tune from a transcendent performer. Russian born singer Al Jolson rocked the world with his African-American inspired jazz singing style. Spanning five decades of musical and audio evolution, as the “greatest entertainer” of his day, he left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.
Duration: 28:49
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube – Al Jolson, Judy Garland, Sammy Davis Jr., Jerry Lewis & Aretha Franklin
Music Credit: Al Jolson – Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
Out of the ashes of the Weimar Republic, Hitler’s National Socialist Party rose to absolute power, and immediately set out to cleanse the nation, of all “anti-Aryan” culture. The Degenerate Art Show of 1937, exemplified this highly calculated program.
Duration: 27:34
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube – Doug Stanhope on nationalism & Ursonate – Kurt Schwitters – ARTE Creative
Music Credit: Dogcatmouse Singers – Der Kommisar
First used in 1590, the word ‘Braggadocio’ has come to represent the epitome of human vanity. Our history and our modern world is replete with examples of this rarely used and archaic word.
Duration: 27:29
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube – Muhammad Ali clips, The Braggarts Dilemma & Donald Trump clips.
Music Credit: Carly Simon – You’re So Vain
President and owner, Robert Arnone, of R.H. Carter Architects shares the often unseen inner workings of the Architectural world. Spanning a 30 year career, he describes how the ‘doing of architecture’ has, and is evolving. R.H. Carter & Associates: http://www.rhcarter.com
Duration: 47:39
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube – Comedy Sans Frontieres – Francesco De Carlo – Architecture & Monty Python – Architecture Comedy Sketch
Music Credit: Bruce Springsteen – 10th Avenue Freeze Out & The National – Blood Buzz Ohio
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One of the greatest rock bands of all time creating one of the most, some would say, earth shattering and lasting songs in music history. A timeless and evocative tune, shared and enjoyed by generation after generation.
Duration: 27:54
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube – Robert Plant on Writing Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway To Heaven’ (Radio.com Minimation). The podcast opening features a BBC segment with Jimmy Page on how Stairway To Heaven was written.
Music Credit: Led Zeppelin – Stairway To Heaven
Arcing back through time, we explore the architectural and social impact of ‘the arch’ over the centuries, on our civilizations, and its symbolic resonance.
Duration: 22:46
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube – Ancient History: Rome If You Want To, The Pantheon (EP2) – Drive Thru History
Music Credit: Licensed & Royalty Free by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) – Crossing the Chasm
In the face of the inevitability of accelerating change, how in the world can we positively integrate these shifts, while maintaining a true sense of self?
Duration – 28:06
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube – Terence McKenna: Trust Yourself
Music Credit: Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band – Express Yourself
Our first full year of podcasting spanned a diverse landscape of ideas, interlacing the large and serious with the profane and fun, as reflected in the excerpts included in this podcast.
Duration – 27:48
VoxBox: Podcast clips from ‘The Sill’ episodes recorded in 2018
Music Credit: Frank Sinatra – It Was a Very Good Year
The reality of podcasting is a bit more complicated than talking into a microphone. Taking an initial idea to a finished product, entails a variety of considerations, from topics to technical requirements to content delivery.
Duration – 34:44
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube – On podcasting
Music Credit: Bonnie Raitt – Something To Talk About
Seniors are tackling the challenges of technology to remain connected and relevant. Overcoming fears and learning obstacles have become part of yet another phase of life.
Duration – 28:44
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube – Woody Allen
Music Credit: Jimmy Durante – Young At Heart
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Like A Rolling Stone, Dylan’s six plus minutes masterpiece, defied the expectations of folk music enthusiasts and the music industry itself, inspiring a new generation of balladeers.
Duration – 27:39
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube – Robbie Robertson
Music Credit: Bob Dylan – Like A Rolling Stone
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Human beings have created words for untranslatable experiences since the dawn of language. We explore a brand new word from an unusual new dictionary created by John Koenig.
Duration – 27:38
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube – John Koenig’s video and TedTalk on his word, Ambedo
Music Credit: Joni Mitchel – Woodstock
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How do we know what we know? The inner struggle to determine what is real and what is fiction has preoccupied humanity since the emergence of intelligent life.
Duration – 29:57
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube – Densel Washington interview on ‘information’ and War Of The Worlds 1938 radio broadcast segment
Music Credit: The Undisputed Truth – Smiling Faces Sometimes
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Billie Holiday’s most iconic and recognized song, has been acknowledged as the harbinger of the civil rights movement in America. The song’s origin may surprise and enlighten even those of us who are familiar with this transcendent tune.
Duration – 27:59
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube – Rene Marie audio segment, Nina Simone references the Civil Rights Movement
Music Credits: Billie Holiday (& Nina Simone & Rene Marie) – Strange Fruit
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The eternal question of who we are: Are we a singularity or a multiplicity? The self has been the subject of exploration for Millennia, so who are we now?
Duration – 28:49
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube video – Abbot & Costello – Segment of ‘Who’s On First’
Music Credit: The Who – Who Are you?
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As host of the popular radio program Howl, Valentino Assenza has interviewed the likes of Nino Ricci and Margaret Atwood among other literary lights. A veteran of the Toronto spoken word scene, Valentino shares his love of language and other word-based art forms.
Note: Our phone interview with Valentino was intermittently compromised by the quality of our connection.
Duration – 25:54
VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube video – Insider’s view of the 1930s radio studio showing the production of dramatic sound effects
Music Credits: Beatles – The Word
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In unpacking the word RISIBLE, we discover the importance of humour in helping us deal with our day to day living and life in general. From health benefits to tech humour, the range of risibility is all encompassing.
Duration – 29:29
VoxBox: The Nonna (Paola) that couldn’t use Siri
Music Credits: Donavon Frankenreiter – Life, Love & Laughter
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In the midst of the turmoil in the mid 60’s, five young Californians surfed the rising musical waves to pop music’s iconic stardom. The pinnacle moment birthed the release of the much loved ‘pocket symphony’, Good Vibrations.
Duration – 26:09
VoxBox: Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys)
Music Credits: The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations and George Gershwin, The Ronettes, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry and The Beach Boys
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From the Humongous Fungus of Oregon to the wave of human migration spreading across our planet, life has become more dependent then ever on a value of connectivity.
Duration – 29:32
VoxBox: Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.
Music Credit: The Youngbloods – Let’s Get Together
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Have you ever thought about pulling up roots and heading out into the great wide open? Chantal Patton and her family have and did. Growing Up Without Borders: https://www.growingupwithoutborders.com
Duration – 29:48
VoxBox: Steve Martin – Comedy excerpt
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A frank and open discussion about one of the most problematic aspects of human life – sexuality. Dr. Claudia Six offers pathways to recognizing, repairing and recovering our sexual soul.
Dr. Claudia Six: http://www.drsix.net
Explicit Content
Duration – 44:24
VoxBox: Liz Miele – Feminist sex positions
Music Credits: Salt-N-Pepa – Let’s Talk About Sex & Right Said Fred – I’m Too Sexy
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How the zeitgeist informs our evolution. Pointing out the varying zeitgeists that underpin our recent history.
Duration – 24:37
VoxBox: Peter Joseph Interviewed on ‘The Marker’ – Tel Aviv TV | The Zeitgeist Movement
Music Credit: Nicky Wire – I killed the Zeitgeist
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The short answer is yes… The sonic landscapes through which we move offer us both challenges to, and opportunities for, our general health.
Duration – 25:19
VoxBox: Assorted YouTube segments
Music Credit: Depeche Mode – Enjoy The Silence
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Pet peeves have been exacerbated by, but not limited to, technology. Venting steam, in the face of a world that so often diminishes human values.
Duration – 27:08
VoxBox: On YouTube – 100 People Tell Us Their Pet Peeves | Keep it 100 | Cut
Music Credit: Benjamin Clementine – I Won’t Complain
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Take a word, any word. There’s a world of meaning waiting to be mined. Join Peter and Harry as they dig their vocabulary shovels into the word ‘ubiquitous’.
Duration – 21:39
VoxBox: On YouTube – He’s everywhere – Chicken Man & On You Tube – 3 DICKS ON A BENCH discuss ubiquitous
Music Credits: On YouTube – FUNNY SONG #3 – The Long Word Song & Fleetwood Mac – Everywhere
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Where thought and emotion intersect is a veritable no-man’s land, our ongoing search for perspective and empathy.
Duration – 26:48
VoxBox: On YouTube – Forest Blakk: Find Me [Spoken Word]
Music Credits: Harry Dial & His Blusicians – My Head Says Yes, But My Heart Says No and Paul McCartney – Let Me Roll It
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Interning at MuchMusic, CityTV, YTV, Nanci Malek has spent the last 38 joyful years producing and directing music and film, as well as promoting the Canadian entertainment industry.
Duration – 20:37
VoxBox: MP for Wellington-Halton Hills, Michael Chong, opposes Melanchthon Mega-Quarry & The song about the Melanchthon Quarry, by Mr Hobo Wally – Walk With Me, Stop The Quarry.
Music Credits: Gordon Lightfoot – Seven Island Suite and Andy Kim – This Is The Girl
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From books to reeling on the track and back we talk with Lindsay Shaw, a ‘genetically predisposed’ Librarian, as she recalls her roller derby days and the skills it helped her hone.
Duration – 29:54
VoxBox: Women Try Roller Derby For 30 Days – on YouTube
Music Credit: Jimmy Buffet – Life In The Library
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Beginning near the end of the 18th century, our fascination with Speech Technology has brought us to the age of virtual assistance in the form of Siri, Alexa and others. What does this all mean?
Duration – 26:26
VoxBox: HAL 9000 from Space Odyssey 2001 on YouTube
Music Credit: Harry Nilsson – Everybody’s Talkin’
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From initial concept to uploaded podcast, Peter and Harry chat about the in and outs of podcasting. This retrospective episode includes snippets from some of our last 51 episodes.
Duration – 33:46
VoXBox: YouTube excerpt
Music Credit: Frank Sinatra – It Was A Very Good Year
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Mother of two, restauranteur and Dufferin-Caledon Green Party candidate Laura Campbell shares her youthful enthusiasm for all things and her hope for the future.
Duration – 27:11
VoxBox: Jane Goodall on YouTube: To Children on the Environment
Music Credit: Natasha Bedingfield – Hope
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An exploration into the nature of wealth and the system that it spawns. Is a world without money as we know it, even possible?
Duration – 22:44
VoxBox: Paul Kemp Robertson – Ted Talk on Bitcoin
Music Credits: ABBA – Money, Money and Pink Floyd – Money
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Pete and Harry talk with Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival founder Larry Kurtz. Orangeville Blues & Jazz: https://orangevillebluesandjazz.ca
Duration – 18:22
VoxBox: Miles Davis, Buddy Guy, BB King and Etta James
Music Credit: John Scofield – I Don’t Need No Doctor
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From Benz and Ford to Telsa and trending technologies. The personal joys and tribulations of putting the pedal to medal.
Duration – 24:59
VoxBox:The Driving Instructor segment – Bob Newhart
Music Credits: Janis Joplin – Mercedes Benz and Tracy Chapman – Fast Car
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Is it even relevant to think of right and wrong in the same way that we used to, and what does that mean for our daily lives?
Duration – 24:46
VoxBox: Will Lisa Lie And Make Springfield Elementary School Rich? – The Simpsons
Music Credits: Ike & Tina Turner – The Things That I Used To Do and Millie Jackson – (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want To Be Right
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Conspiracies, large and small, infuse the very air we breath. Is our desire to belong and connect influencing our beliefs and choices?
Duration – 25:38
VoxBox: George Carlin interviewed by Art Bell in 1999
Music Credit: James & Bobby Purify – I’m Your Puppet
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From the personal to the social, to the political, how encumbered is free speech in today’s world?
Duration – 21:57
VoxBox: Diane Ford on men and women
Music Credits: Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – I Won’t Back Down
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Examining the relevance of populism in our current world and the challenge confronting the new generation.
Duration – 25:29
VoxBox: Movie Clip from ’Network’ – delivered by actor Peter Finch as Howard Beale
Music Credits: Sly & The Family Stone – Everyday People and Parachute Club – Rise Up
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In search of the next. Probing the creative imagination and what fosters it’s development.
Duration – 27:18
VoxBox: Larry Kurtz – founder of the Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival
Music Credit: Rodger Hodgson (formerly of Supertramp) – Dreamer
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Where have all the stories gone? The way we tell stories has changed. Technology seems to have altered the landscape of time itself.
Duration – 28:42
VoxBox: David Chesterton
Music Credit: Everly Brothers – Stories We Could Tell
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Will the ongoing development of Artificial Intelligence impede the evolution of human consciousness? Can we imbue technological form with human intelligence, and to what end?
Duration – 24:43
Music Credit: Sinead O’Connor (by John Lennon) – Mind Games
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Is shock the new normal? Are we accepting the unacceptable? From Donald Trump’s inauguration to Harvey Weinstein’s exposure, we explore the quakes and vibrations felt in 2017.
Duration – 25:25
Music Credit: Jimi Hendrix – Along The Watchtower
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Exploring the role of tea and coffee in our daily lives and their relative importance to our sense of community and personal rituals. The makings of good tea and coffee.
Duration – 23:43
Music Credit: YouTube – I Love Coffee, I Love Tea
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Harry and Peter conspire to enter the world of ‘what if’ and ‘could it be that…?’ From Big Brother to Big Google, they ask the question: should we be looking over our shoulders?
Duration – 21:15
Music Credit: Buffalo Springfield – For What It’s Worth
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The influence your life experiences, religious and cultural background and philosophical views have on how you choose to live, or the life you end up living. Do you live your life as if every day were your last?
Duration – 19:54
Music Credit: Beatles – In My Life
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This episode is based on a published article… Changing technologies impact societal and economic development. This podcast gives voice to an article written by MarketWatch columnist, Howard R. Gold, posted on MarketWatch, September 1, 2017.
Duration – 12:57
Credits: Includes segments of YouTube documentary snippets
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Ageism is the new social prejudice, at a time when people over 65 crowd are beginning to outnumber those under 15. Coping with the disadvantages of aging, while cherishing the advantages a long life can bring.
Duration – 23:24
Music Credit: The Who – My Generation
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As a partial sequel to Episode 1, in Episode 2 Author Andrew Welch (TheValueCrisis.com) joins us to discuss his book,’The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruing our world.’
Andrew Welch: http://thevaluecrisis.com
Duration – 26:31
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