https://simplecast.com (Your) Area of Interest A podcast about passion and everyday applications! Began as "First Up", a radio show on community radio station 93.3 CFMU-FM in December 2019. It has since evolved into an interview-focused podcast, broadening from emerging (and sometimes established) musical artists to the general world of creatives and quirky individuals with a story to share...about their area(s) of interest. Hosted by me, Jomar Quilatan. 2019-2025 Jomar Quilatan. en Mon, 6 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0000 Mon, 6 Apr 2026 13:05:11 +0000 https://first-up.simplecast.com (Your) Area of Interest https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1cabe54c-0a1d-4201-9543-92b094bd93cf/5da5a712-f33b-470b-a037-2d590ebac4d6/3000x3000/areaofinterest-logovariant-large.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://first-up.simplecast.com episodic A podcast about passion and everyday applications! Began as "First Up", a radio show on community radio station 93.3 CFMU-FM in December 2019. It has since evolved into an interview-focused podcast, broadening from emerging (and sometimes established) musical artists to the general world of creatives and quirky individuals with a story to share...about their area(s) of interest. Hosted by me, Jomar Quilatan. Jomar Quilatan false https://feeds.simplecast.com/fK7HOlxz interview, morning, music, radio, cfmu 93.3 CFMU cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca 37e07e20-0f02-4e22-a3fe-13db855c862d #50 | Kata Valdepena / Time for the Creative Virtually taking the podcast to Lexington, KY to get to better know the creative behind Against The Grain: Kata Valdepena, wedding photographer, content creator, owner of a 1984 Mercedes currently featured in her socials:

Website: https://www.atgandco.biz/
IG: @againstthegrain_creative
TT: @kata_valdepena

]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e50-Zy6n6Mbi Virtually taking the podcast to Lexington, KY to get to better know the creative behind Against The Grain: Kata Valdepena, wedding photographer, content creator, owner of a 1984 Mercedes currently featured in her socials:

Website: https://www.atgandco.biz/
IG: @againstthegrain_creative
TT: @kata_valdepena

]]> #50 | Kata Valdepena / Time for the Creative 93.3 CFMU 02:43:40 Lots of conversation on photography content, classic cars and the timing of things in life - in almost three hours, for just this part alone! (Trust me, there was so much more conversation to be had.) Lots of conversation on photography content, classic cars and the timing of things in life - in almost three hours, for just this part alone! (Trust me, there was so much more conversation to be had.) false full 50 db550ba5-22bf-4554-b567-29ab5799fd90 #49 | Cass (midmodcass) / Rock the Hip in Mid Mod This episode is the first ever where I go on location to visit Cass (@midmodacss) & company at their gorgeous mid-century home!  Video link coming out soon.

In the meantime, a few shoutouts as mentioned in the episode:

@alexabchambers

@mid_mod_flat_top

@rancho.del.groucho (rhythm)

@frankmoth (retrofuturism art)

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e49-rC0jr_2t This episode is the first ever where I go on location to visit Cass (@midmodacss) & company at their gorgeous mid-century home!  Video link coming out soon.

In the meantime, a few shoutouts as mentioned in the episode:

@alexabchambers

@mid_mod_flat_top

@rancho.del.groucho (rhythm)

@frankmoth (retrofuturism art)

]]> #49 | Cass (midmodcass) / Rock the Hip in Mid Mod 93.3 CFMU 01:15:53 The ultimate mid-century feels chat with none other than Cass, her husband Chris and their companions, Summit and Sushi. Plus, unexpected tangents into game shows, TV nostalgia and even movie soundtracks. The ultimate mid-century feels chat with none other than Cass, her husband Chris and their companions, Summit and Sushi. Plus, unexpected tangents into game shows, TV nostalgia and even movie soundtracks. false full 49 64a4a7ef-e88b-4c7e-8753-ff1ca0223777 #48 | Sienna Leone / How Persistence and Media Correspondence Go a Long Way We're deep into awards season, and who better (aside from the stars) to chat with than someone close to all the action?  In this episode, we're interviewing the celebrity interviewer in Sienna Leone, learning a bit about her craft and her outlook on persistence through her life's journey thus far.

This episode was originally aired as E67 under "First Up".

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e48-5J8TMfPx We're deep into awards season, and who better (aside from the stars) to chat with than someone close to all the action?  In this episode, we're interviewing the celebrity interviewer in Sienna Leone, learning a bit about her craft and her outlook on persistence through her life's journey thus far.

This episode was originally aired as E67 under "First Up".

]]> #48 | Sienna Leone / How Persistence and Media Correspondence Go a Long Way 93.3 CFMU 01:19:27 We're deep into awards season, and who better (aside from the stars) to chat with than someone close to all the action? In this episode, we're interviewing the celebrity interviewer in Sienna Leone, learning a bit about her craft and her outlook on persistence through her life's journey thus far. We're deep into awards season, and who better (aside from the stars) to chat with than someone close to all the action? In this episode, we're interviewing the celebrity interviewer in Sienna Leone, learning a bit about her craft and her outlook on persistence through her life's journey thus far. false full 48 8e3246e5-bec4-42c1-8524-4fb1ca4a2aa6 #47 | Janette Voski / Passion and Historic Elegance, Personified Classic cars, classic styles - it's all in the classic experience!   In this episode, I chat with Janette Voski, author of a self-published poetry book called "Chrome", filled with written, illustrated and photographed experiences that outline passion.

Get your copy of Janette's works today! -> Chrome: The Poetry Publication by Janette Voski | Blurb Books Australia

Janette's YouTube channel -> Janette Voski - YouTube

This episode was originally aired as E66 under "First Up".

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e47-MDXEMo9Z Classic cars, classic styles - it's all in the classic experience!   In this episode, I chat with Janette Voski, author of a self-published poetry book called "Chrome", filled with written, illustrated and photographed experiences that outline passion.

Get your copy of Janette's works today! -> Chrome: The Poetry Publication by Janette Voski | Blurb Books Australia

Janette's YouTube channel -> Janette Voski - YouTube

This episode was originally aired as E66 under "First Up".

]]> #47 | Janette Voski / Passion and Historic Elegance, Personified 93.3 CFMU 01:06:16 Classic cars, classic styles - it's all in the classic experience! In this episode, I chat with Janette Voski, author of a self-published poetry book called "Chrome", filled with written, illustrated and photographed experiences that outline passion. Classic cars, classic styles - it's all in the classic experience! In this episode, I chat with Janette Voski, author of a self-published poetry book called "Chrome", filled with written, illustrated and photographed experiences that outline passion. false full 47 faeff3de-13fe-4568-b333-8e5537c6f430 #46 | stereoruss / Late Afternoons and Deep Pockets Back in CFMU land with a fellow volunteer, Russ Piva!  Known as stereoruss on socials and his show, Inside The Music, and (just) Russ in his band, The Tisdale, we sat down in the production room for a first-time chat reflecting on his show's first year on the air.  Plus, with two show hosts in the same room, anything in conversation could happen!

This episode was originally aired as E65 under "First Up".

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e46-oOOa1isl Back in CFMU land with a fellow volunteer, Russ Piva!  Known as stereoruss on socials and his show, Inside The Music, and (just) Russ in his band, The Tisdale, we sat down in the production room for a first-time chat reflecting on his show's first year on the air.  Plus, with two show hosts in the same room, anything in conversation could happen!

This episode was originally aired as E65 under "First Up".

]]> #46 | stereoruss / Late Afternoons and Deep Pockets 93.3 CFMU 01:02:47 Back in CFMU land with a fellow volunteer, Russ Piva! Known as stereoruss on socials and his show, Inside The Music, and (just) Russ in his band, The Tisdale, we sat down in the production room for a first-time chat reflecting on his show's first year on the air. Plus, with two show hosts in the same room, anything in conversation could happen! Back in CFMU land with a fellow volunteer, Russ Piva! Known as stereoruss on socials and his show, Inside The Music, and (just) Russ in his band, The Tisdale, we sat down in the production room for a first-time chat reflecting on his show's first year on the air. Plus, with two show hosts in the same room, anything in conversation could happen! false full 46 b71fdf1a-b555-41ef-8cc5-a707286c5593 #45 | Darren McKee / Challenging Intelligence A chat about AI!  What is it?  How is it impacting us?  How should we react to it?  In this episode, we chat with Darren McKee (host on The Reality Check podcast) whose newest publication, Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World, seeks to provide some insight on these questions.

This episode was originally aired as E64 under "First Up".

]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e45-_yHat8xx A chat about AI!  What is it?  How is it impacting us?  How should we react to it?  In this episode, we chat with Darren McKee (host on The Reality Check podcast) whose newest publication, Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World, seeks to provide some insight on these questions.

This episode was originally aired as E64 under "First Up".

]]> #45 | Darren McKee / Challenging Intelligence 93.3 CFMU 00:44:35 A chat about AI! What is it? How is it impacting us? How should we react to it? In this episode, we chat with Darren McKee (host on The Reality Check podcast) whose newest publication, Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World, seeks to provide some insight on these questions. A chat about AI! What is it? How is it impacting us? How should we react to it? In this episode, we chat with Darren McKee (host on The Reality Check podcast) whose newest publication, Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World, seeks to provide some insight on these questions. false full 45 5aa2c3e7-0d0a-4580-b6ac-4de8fd44dd14 [deprecated] Episode 44 (as Episode 63 on "First Up") Chatting with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Ian Arden about his latest EP, "Songs For Rebecca", and our collective views on the world today.

]]> Mon, 3 Jul 2023 13:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe63-FS_bK84b Chatting with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Ian Arden about his latest EP, "Songs For Rebecca", and our collective views on the world today.

]]> [deprecated] Episode 44 (as Episode 63 on "First Up") 93.3 CFMU 01:12:03 Chatting with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Ian Arden about his latest EP, "Songs For Rebecca", and our collective views on the world today. Chatting with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Ian Arden about his latest EP, "Songs For Rebecca", and our collective views on the world today. false bonus f6c058fd-fbea-432d-93d8-e13ebad38067 #44 | Ian Arden / (Re) Views of Today This episode was originally aired as E63 under "First Up" - original episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: July 3, 2023

]]> Mon, 3 Jul 2023 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e44-vTEg_09b This episode was originally aired as E63 under "First Up" - original episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: July 3, 2023

]]> #44 | Ian Arden / (Re) Views of Today 93.3 CFMU 01:09:16 Chatting with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Ian Arden about his latest EP, "Songs For Rebecca", and our collective views on the world today (as it was in 2023). Chatting with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Ian Arden about his latest EP, "Songs For Rebecca", and our collective views on the world today (as it was in 2023). false full 44 09b3ba88-1f51-4dcd-97fa-8f0298a14b2f [deprecated] Episode 43 (as Episode 62 on "First Up") Chatting with Canadian singer-songwriter Emma Cook in advance (at time of original release) of a show in Hamilton.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe62-wSuDqYZl Chatting with Canadian singer-songwriter Emma Cook in advance (at time of original release) of a show in Hamilton.

]]> [deprecated] Episode 43 (as Episode 62 on "First Up") 93.3 CFMU 00:36:28 Chatting with Canadian singer-songwriter Emma Cook in advance (at time of original release) of a show in Hamilton. Chatting with Canadian singer-songwriter Emma Cook in advance (at time of original release) of a show in Hamilton. false bonus 76eda344-9d21-4d85-a483-b57ee373151d #43 | Emma Cook / Life's Funny Ways This episode was originally aired as E62 under "First Up" - original episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: June 19, 2023

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e43-7oyuJiIA This episode was originally aired as E62 under "First Up" - original episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: June 19, 2023

]]> #43 | Emma Cook / Life's Funny Ways 93.3 CFMU 00:35:05 Chatting with Canadian singer-songwriter Emma Cook in advance (at time of original release) of a show in Hamilton. Chatting with Canadian singer-songwriter Emma Cook in advance (at time of original release) of a show in Hamilton. false full 43 91d0442d-64de-4a4f-8db2-fc7dcad62586 [deprecated] Episode 42 (as Episode 61 on "First Up") Chatting with John Barrett (Bass Drum of Death) on the band and their latest release, Say I Won't.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 13:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe61-4auO0ZL7 Chatting with John Barrett (Bass Drum of Death) on the band and their latest release, Say I Won't.

]]> [deprecated] Episode 42 (as Episode 61 on "First Up") 93.3 CFMU 00:22:53 Chatting with John Barrett (Bass Drum of Death) on the band and their latest release, Say I Won't. Chatting with John Barrett (Bass Drum of Death) on the band and their latest release, Say I Won't. false bonus ad8d25c4-fa40-4605-815d-06206527c94d #42 | John Barrett (Bass Drum Of Death) This episode was originally aired as E61 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 29, 2023

Alternate episode title: "Early Summer Kickoff"

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e42-aulipOpy This episode was originally aired as E61 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 29, 2023

Alternate episode title: "Early Summer Kickoff"

]]> #42 | John Barrett (Bass Drum Of Death) 93.3 CFMU 00:22:47 Chatting with John Barrett (Bass Drum of Death) on the band and their latest release, Say I Won't. Chatting with John Barrett (Bass Drum of Death) on the band and their latest release, Say I Won't. false full 42 7a4d8438-9df9-4fe5-bcf4-b323c70ef3bd April 3, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #60) Chatting with Hamilton's own Ariana Fig about her music - particularly her latest EP, Maroon - and leading off with a set of mostly "unusual" time signatures.

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]]> Mon, 3 Apr 2023 13:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37696 Chatting with Hamilton's own Ariana Fig about her music - particularly her latest EP, Maroon - and leading off with a set of mostly "unusual" time signatures.

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Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37696.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> April 3, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #60) 93.3 CFMU 00:57:10 Chatting with Hamilton's own Ariana Fig about her music - particularly her latest EP, Maroon - and leading off with a set of mostly "unusual" time signatures. Chatting with Hamilton's own Ariana Fig about her music - particularly her latest EP, Maroon - and leading off with a set of mostly "unusual" time signatures. false bonus f29aa386-0f3a-4318-b305-6eb2f68f46e9 #41 | Ariana Fig This episode was originally aired as E60 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: April 3, 2023

Alternate episode title: "Taking a Little More than Just Five"

]]> Mon, 3 Apr 2023 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e41-g_XXn2g7 This episode was originally aired as E60 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: April 3, 2023

Alternate episode title: "Taking a Little More than Just Five"

]]> #41 | Ariana Fig 93.3 CFMU 00:53:51 Chatting with Hamilton's own Ariana Fig about her music - particularly her latest EP, Maroon. Chatting with Hamilton's own Ariana Fig about her music - particularly her latest EP, Maroon. false full 41 f739c3fb-c555-481f-ad0d-2407d5d24cc8 March 27, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #59) Revisiting the highlights of one of my favourite conversations on the show, somewhat as part of the show's 3rd anniversary celebrations...with Lauren Howe!

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]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37587 Revisiting the highlights of one of my favourite conversations on the show, somewhat as part of the show's 3rd anniversary celebrations...with Lauren Howe!

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Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37587.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> March 27, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #59) 93.3 CFMU 01:11:35 Revisiting the highlights of one of my favourite conversations on the show, somewhat as part of the show's 3rd anniversary celebrations...with Lauren Howe! Revisiting the highlights of one of my favourite conversations on the show, somewhat as part of the show's 3rd anniversary celebrations...with Lauren Howe! false bonus 796d7c6d-d985-4608-ac61-caa2c26fd767 March 20, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #58) A chat with (now 2x JUNO award-winner!) Caity Gyorgy on her award-winning album, Featuring, as well as her other recent endeavours, what's ahead...and certain annoying e-mail requests.

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Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37478.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37478 A chat with (now 2x JUNO award-winner!) Caity Gyorgy on her award-winning album, Featuring, as well as her other recent endeavours, what's ahead...and certain annoying e-mail requests.

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Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37478.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> March 20, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #58) 93.3 CFMU 01:16:03 A chat with (now 2x JUNO award-winner!) Caity Gyorgy on her award-winning album, "Featuring", as well as her other recent endeavours, what's ahead...and certain annoying e-mail requests. A chat with (now 2x JUNO award-winner!) Caity Gyorgy on her award-winning album, "Featuring", as well as her other recent endeavours, what's ahead...and certain annoying e-mail requests. false bonus 2c7168a6-e2ce-4e20-a0bb-7b777239927b #40 | Caity Gyorgy / How It All Ties Back to High School Music This episode was originally aired as E58 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: March 20, 2023

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e40-aaepKE6r This episode was originally aired as E58 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: March 20, 2023

]]> #40 | Caity Gyorgy / How It All Ties Back to High School Music 93.3 CFMU 01:04:33 A chat with (now 2x JUNO award-winner!) Caity Gyorgy on her award-winning album, "Featuring", as well as her other recent endeavours, what's ahead...and certain annoying e-mail requests. A chat with (now 2x JUNO award-winner!) Caity Gyorgy on her award-winning album, "Featuring", as well as her other recent endeavours, what's ahead...and certain annoying e-mail requests. false full 40 e731ffee-5f7d-4b59-81fe-dd71447b262a March 6, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #57) Special episode filled with music and a little bit about CFMU an First Up - consider it your First Up "litmus test".  Please consider supporting CFMU at https://cfmu.ca/fundraising.

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]]> Mon, 6 Mar 2023 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37260 Special episode filled with music and a little bit about CFMU an First Up - consider it your First Up "litmus test".  Please consider supporting CFMU at https://cfmu.ca/fundraising.

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]]> March 6, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #57) 93.3 CFMU 00:39:11 Special episode filled with music and a little bit about CFMU an First Up - consider it your First Up "litmus test". Please consider supporting CFMU at https://cfmu.ca/fundraising. Special episode filled with music and a little bit about CFMU an First Up - consider it your First Up "litmus test". Please consider supporting CFMU at https://cfmu.ca/fundraising. false bonus 4b74aff1-33e2-4ec6-b91c-be79b1166053 February 27, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #56) Another full-length feature - this time with musician Kees Gootjes, just on the way back to Holland after a visit to Hamilton...and, of course, to his stomping grounds that is McMaster University (and CFMU!).

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]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37151 Another full-length feature - this time with musician Kees Gootjes, just on the way back to Holland after a visit to Hamilton...and, of course, to his stomping grounds that is McMaster University (and CFMU!).

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]]> February 27, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #56) 93.3 CFMU 01:13:52 Another full-length feature - this time with musician Kees Gootjes, just on the way back to Holland after a visit to Hamilton...and, of course, to his stomping grounds that is McMaster University (and CFMU!). Another full-length feature - this time with musician Kees Gootjes, just on the way back to Holland after a visit to Hamilton...and, of course, to his stomping grounds that is McMaster University (and CFMU!). false bonus 668b7eda-88f4-407b-a659-888bc502489d #39 | Kees Gootjes / We're Gonna Need a Part Two This episode was originally aired as E56 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: February 27, 2023

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e39-i50L8aVC This episode was originally aired as E56 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: February 27, 2023

]]> #39 | Kees Gootjes / We're Gonna Need a Part Two 93.3 CFMU 01:06:43 A story in word and song with musician Kees Gootjes, just on the way back to Holland after a visit to Hamilton...and, of course, to his stomping grounds that is McMaster University (and CFMU!). A story in word and song with musician Kees Gootjes, just on the way back to Holland after a visit to Hamilton...and, of course, to his stomping grounds that is McMaster University (and CFMU!). false full 39 6820736c-238e-444c-a6a9-6c99edde14b7 January 23, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #55) (Finally) kicking off our 4th year on the air!  Featuring a returning guest, Kristy Hagerman, in conversation about catching up and the release of her latest album, Right.

 

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]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe55-hVA2EBgc (Finally) kicking off our 4th year on the air!  Featuring a returning guest, Kristy Hagerman, in conversation about catching up and the release of her latest album, Right.

 

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]]> January 23, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #55) 93.3 CFMU 01:30:22 (Finally) kicking off our 4th year on the air! Featuring a returning guest, Kristy Hagerman, in conversation about catching up and the release of her latest album, Right. (Finally) kicking off our 4th year on the air! Featuring a returning guest, Kristy Hagerman, in conversation about catching up and the release of her latest album, Right. false bonus f64202d2-bfe6-4bee-a7d9-1c356f202486 #38 | Kristy Hagerman / All Is Timely This episode was originally aired as E55 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: January 23, 2023

Some helpful timestamps:

Original performance @ 4:36

2018 interview @ 8:24

2023 interview @ 28:59

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e38-EZkxqbAD This episode was originally aired as E55 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: January 23, 2023

Some helpful timestamps:

Original performance @ 4:36

2018 interview @ 8:24

2023 interview @ 28:59

]]> #38 | Kristy Hagerman / All Is Timely 93.3 CFMU 01:21:11 A kickoff of the 4th year of the radio show-turned-podcast with Kristy Hagerman, who holds the honour of being my first-ever in-studio performer back in 2018. Lots of Kristy in this episode, including that very first performance (a rarity for this show), and even the original interview that followed...and, of course, the latest chat, too. Oh, how a few years is all it takes for things to change... A kickoff of the 4th year of the radio show-turned-podcast with Kristy Hagerman, who holds the honour of being my first-ever in-studio performer back in 2018. Lots of Kristy in this episode, including that very first performance (a rarity for this show), and even the original interview that followed...and, of course, the latest chat, too. Oh, how a few years is all it takes for things to change... false full 38 67a46b78-ec3d-434b-99e5-17c15c97d576 April 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #54) More bites of nostalgia, but also a lot about thanking campus and community radio while in conversation with Olivia Street aka King of Foxes.

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Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/35504.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://cfmu.ca/episodes/35504 More bites of nostalgia, but also a lot about thanking campus and community radio while in conversation with Olivia Street aka King of Foxes.

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Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/35504.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> April 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #54) 93.3 CFMU 00:57:44 More bites of nostalgia, but also a lot about thanking campus and community radio while in conversation with Olivia Street aka King of Foxes. More bites of nostalgia, but also a lot about thanking campus and community radio while in conversation with Olivia Street aka King of Foxes. false bonus 5618e667-719e-41c9-adc0-5738ef97dd12 #37 | Olivia Street (King of Foxes) / To Campus & Community Radio! This episode was originally aired as E54 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: November 14, 2022

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e37-0KhQKMPs This episode was originally aired as E54 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: November 14, 2022

]]> #37 | Olivia Street (King of Foxes) / To Campus & Community Radio! 93.3 CFMU 00:34:44 A lot of discussion about thanking campus and community radio while in conversation with Olivia Street, aka King of Foxes. A lot of discussion about thanking campus and community radio while in conversation with Olivia Street, aka King of Foxes. false full 37 c6cbfbc1-eb9f-4a5f-b50b-ec48f660a735 October 17, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #53) In conversation with the bane AHRF.  I totally didn't take eight months to release this episode...

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/35068.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe53-Mf6RYAiR In conversation with the bane AHRF.  I totally didn't take eight months to release this episode...

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/35068.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> October 17, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #53) 93.3 CFMU 01:04:26 In conversation with the band AHRF. I totally didn't take eight months to release this episode... In conversation with the band AHRF. I totally didn't take eight months to release this episode... false bonus b53f6a55-9588-41bb-85cf-6fcb5923d606 #36 | AHRF This episode was originally aired as E53 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: October 17, 2022

Alternate episode title: "Grateful & Great-full"

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e36-R1UDEiE5 This episode was originally aired as E53 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: October 17, 2022

Alternate episode title: "Grateful & Great-full"

]]> #36 | AHRF 93.3 CFMU 00:47:17 In conversation with the band AHRF. I totally didn't take eight months to release this episode... In conversation with the band AHRF. I totally didn't take eight months to release this episode... false full 36 5201c46e-b430-4a30-9ca6-d95dc72495e0 February 28, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #52) More music of interest.  This one's for those plagued with the war scene of late and its effects.

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31457.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe52-xkogVUOx More music of interest.  This one's for those plagued with the war scene of late and its effects.

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31457.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> February 28, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #52) 93.3 CFMU 00:42:48 More music of interest. This one's for those plagued with the war scene of late and its effects. More music of interest. This one's for those plagued with the war scene of late and its effects. false bonus 6368e987-64ce-41a0-ae7e-093d5fd2395e February 14, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #51) Lots of music (and talking, as suggested by the titular verbs).  Can a sequence of songs tell a story?  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31231.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe51-_qhKMY5d Lots of music (and talking, as suggested by the titular verbs).  Can a sequence of songs tell a story?  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31231.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> February 14, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #51) 93.3 CFMU 00:48:23 Lots of music (and talking, as suggested by the titular verbs). Can a sequence of songs tell a story? Lots of music (and talking, as suggested by the titular verbs). Can a sequence of songs tell a story? false bonus ac33ae3f-1695-470f-a013-23fe8f3724da February 7, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #50) Lots of new singles and fabulous B-sides (and even songs with only one side coming out) to welcome you back to Mac, if you are a student, or to kick off February in all other cases.  

Full episode and addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31118.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2022 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe50-NB7FtjhE Lots of new singles and fabulous B-sides (and even songs with only one side coming out) to welcome you back to Mac, if you are a student, or to kick off February in all other cases.  

Full episode and addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31118.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> February 7, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #50) 93.3 CFMU 00:44:00 Lots of new singles and fabulous B-sides (and even songs with only one side coming out) to welcome you back to Mac, if you are a student, or to kick off February in all other cases. Lots of new singles and fabulous B-sides (and even songs with only one side coming out) to welcome you back to Mac, if you are a student, or to kick off February in all other cases. false bonus 15a08adf-1a9e-40b1-9b78-e19603a2c12f BONUS: #49 | "Off-Air" with Sabrina Fallah As mentioned on-air in E49, here is the extra conversation with Sabrina Fallah, which ultimately made our Zoom call last a little over an hour and a half.  

Check out the full (original) episode at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31005.

]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2022 04:46:17 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e49a-nfmcf7Fj As mentioned on-air in E49, here is the extra conversation with Sabrina Fallah, which ultimately made our Zoom call last a little over an hour and a half.  

Check out the full (original) episode at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31005.

]]> BONUS: #49 | "Off-Air" with Sabrina Fallah 93.3 CFMU 00:26:03 As mentioned on-air in E49, here is the extra conversation with Sabrina Fallah, which ultimately made our Zoom call last a little over an hour and a half. As mentioned on-air in E49, here is the extra conversation with Sabrina Fallah, which ultimately made our Zoom call last a little over an hour and a half. false bonus 43ff35fd-0552-45aa-aa2b-04eb59e7a313 January 31, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #49) A full episode's worth of conversation with epic punk rocker Sabrina Fallah and her time with two great BBC shows...and how we all never thought of trying to build a colossal snowman in our driveways during the snowstorm from a couple of weeks ago.  

Full episode and details can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31005.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!  I'm here for you if you need someone to talk to.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe49-o_pF78_H A full episode's worth of conversation with epic punk rocker Sabrina Fallah and her time with two great BBC shows...and how we all never thought of trying to build a colossal snowman in our driveways during the snowstorm from a couple of weeks ago.  

Full episode and details can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/31005.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!  I'm here for you if you need someone to talk to.

]]> January 31, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #49) 93.3 CFMU 01:20:43 A full episode's worth of conversation with epic punk rocker Sabrina Fallah and her time with two great BBC shows...and how we all never thought of trying to build a colossal snowman in our driveways during the snowstorm from a couple of weeks ago. A full episode's worth of conversation with epic punk rocker Sabrina Fallah and her time with two great BBC shows...and how we all never thought of trying to build a colossal snowman in our driveways during the snowstorm from a couple of weeks ago. false bonus c7cece5f-3e93-473a-ba5b-f13ffcdbebfd #35 | Sabrina Fallah / A New Year Bookended by Merseyside & Manchester This episode was originally aired as E49 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: January 31, 2022

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e35-cgNDYpXH This episode was originally aired as E49 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: January 31, 2022

]]> #35 | Sabrina Fallah / A New Year Bookended by Merseyside & Manchester 93.3 CFMU 01:10:46 In conversation with epic punk rocker Sabrina Fallah and her time with two great BBC shows! In conversation with epic punk rocker Sabrina Fallah and her time with two great BBC shows! false full 35 a445a58f-8df8-47eb-950e-6e01f4f19c4f January 24, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #48) Snow, songs and stalling are what make up this episode!  (I somehow have been stuck with the "S"-starting alliterations for this episode; don't mind me.)  Plus, speaking with singer-songwriter Alex Southey.  

Full episode and details can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/30892.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe48-SZT1tXLn Snow, songs and stalling are what make up this episode!  (I somehow have been stuck with the "S"-starting alliterations for this episode; don't mind me.)  Plus, speaking with singer-songwriter Alex Southey.  

Full episode and details can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/30892.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> January 24, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #48) 93.3 CFMU 01:02:31 Snow, songs and stalling are what make up this episode! (I somehow have been stuck with the "S"-starting alliterations for this episode; don't mind me.) Plus, speaking with singer-songwriter Alex Southey. Snow, songs and stalling are what make up this episode! (I somehow have been stuck with the "S"-starting alliterations for this episode; don't mind me.) Plus, speaking with singer-songwriter Alex Southey. false bonus c3ca23d4-69dc-466a-b4e5-9aa65d7043b7 #34 | Alex Southey This episode was originally aired as E48 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: January 24, 2022

Alternate episode title: "Singles & 'Sembles of Songs"

]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e34-YD75VXan This episode was originally aired as E48 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: January 24, 2022

Alternate episode title: "Singles & 'Sembles of Songs"

]]> #34 | Alex Southey 93.3 CFMU 00:33:35 Speaking with singer-songwriter Alex Southey and his latest release, "My Nights On The Island". Speaking with singer-songwriter Alex Southey and his latest release, "My Nights On The Island". false full 34 3b7fa8f1-982e-4a9d-a822-61999f6f2074 January 10, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #47) All sorts of music in an attempt to make up for all the missed episodes over the past 10+ weeks.  Nostalgia-basking recommendations included.  

 

Full songs, details and episode addenda can be viewed and heard at cfmu.ca/episodes/30666.  

 

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe47-6_Uxe5ye All sorts of music in an attempt to make up for all the missed episodes over the past 10+ weeks.  Nostalgia-basking recommendations included.  

 

Full songs, details and episode addenda can be viewed and heard at cfmu.ca/episodes/30666.  

 

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> January 10, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #47) 93.3 CFMU 00:38:34 All sorts of music in an attempt to make up for all the missed episodes over the past 10+ weeks. Nostalgia-basking recommendations included. All sorts of music in an attempt to make up for all the missed episodes over the past 10+ weeks. Nostalgia-basking recommendations included. false bonus 4537bfc5-e9fb-453d-b3bf-4e9e748f11d1 January 3, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #46) Getting back into things in many ways (most notably in the studio!).  Plus, a guest whose feature is long overdue out of my own fault.  

The original direct stream file, as well as full details and episode addenda, can be viewed at cfmu.ca/episodes/30553.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 3 Jan 2022 14:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe46-wrUiWncp Getting back into things in many ways (most notably in the studio!).  Plus, a guest whose feature is long overdue out of my own fault.  

The original direct stream file, as well as full details and episode addenda, can be viewed at cfmu.ca/episodes/30553.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> January 3, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #46) 93.3 CFMU 01:11:25 Getting back into things in many ways (most notably in the studio!). Plus, a guest whose feature is long overdue out of my own fault. Getting back into things in many ways (most notably in the studio!). Plus, a guest whose feature is long overdue out of my own fault. false bonus 262822b7-9b31-4379-a40c-1573262fc9cd #33 | KICKSIE (Giuliana Mormile) This episode was originally aired as E46 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: January 3, 2022

Alternate episode title: "Many Starts, Returns, Apologies & Thanks"

This episode was the debut of the third year of First Up.

]]> Mon, 3 Jan 2022 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e33-n0w1DM4A This episode was originally aired as E46 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: January 3, 2022

Alternate episode title: "Many Starts, Returns, Apologies & Thanks"

This episode was the debut of the third year of First Up.

]]> #33 | KICKSIE (Giuliana Mormile) 93.3 CFMU 00:34:51 A (rather long overdue) feature with Toronto-based, multi-talented musician KICKSIE! See if you can find where we get into neon signs... A (rather long overdue) feature with Toronto-based, multi-talented musician KICKSIE! See if you can find where we get into neon signs... false full 33 845f269d-e1fe-42f9-92b2-01b022b046d6 October 4, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #45) Back at it (finally) for the first time in a while!  With a great guest, too - Hamilton-based singer/songwriter Renee Sekula - in for a chat to kick things off for the month of October.  

Full episode and details / addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/29084.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Tue, 5 Oct 2021 16:39:18 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://cfmu.ca/episodes/29084 Back at it (finally) for the first time in a while!  With a great guest, too - Hamilton-based singer/songwriter Renee Sekula - in for a chat to kick things off for the month of October.  

Full episode and details / addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/29084.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> October 4, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #45) 93.3 CFMU 00:43:23 Back at it (finally) for the first time in a while! With a great guest, too - Hamilton-based singer/songwriter Renee Sekula - in for a chat to kick things off for the month of October. Back at it (finally) for the first time in a while! With a great guest, too - Hamilton-based singer/songwriter Renee Sekula - in for a chat to kick things off for the month of October. false bonus 25501bc7-f115-4ae9-9335-8fee1065ef1f #32 | Renee Sekula / "Technology is Beautiful!" This episode was originally aired as E45 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: October 4, 2021

]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e32-KEnGEBJS This episode was originally aired as E45 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: October 4, 2021

]]> #32 | Renee Sekula / "Technology is Beautiful!" 93.3 CFMU 00:29:46 A great chat with Hamilton-based singer/songwriter Renee Sekula. A great chat with Hamilton-based singer/songwriter Renee Sekula. false full 32 062866db-7829-4613-8d8a-630373531588 June 21, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #44) I feel that I should have included one instance of "Music" for every song featured today...but I think you get the idea.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/27369.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:31:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe44-akyT2YNh I feel that I should have included one instance of "Music" for every song featured today...but I think you get the idea.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/27369.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> June 21, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #44) 93.3 CFMU 01:30:00 I feel that I should have included one instance of "Music" for every song featured today...but I think you get the idea. I feel that I should have included one instance of "Music" for every song featured today...but I think you get the idea. false bonus 1d23a3b7-9256-441a-b351-5720eebc0c92 May 17, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #43) ...and that means you, too, because every friend is an essential friend!  In conversation with two good friends of mine as well.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/26791.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 13:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Vishal Bhatia, Mitchell Kos) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe43-SnFb4SQd ...and that means you, too, because every friend is an essential friend!  In conversation with two good friends of mine as well.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/26791.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> May 17, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #43) Vishal Bhatia, Mitchell Kos 01:30:00 ...and that means you, too, because every friend is an essential friend! In conversation with two good friends of mine as well. ...and that means you, too, because every friend is an essential friend! In conversation with two good friends of mine as well. false bonus d4c3d9f6-26cf-41f8-a966-be7cf7fcf37d #31 | Catching Up with (Essential) Friends This episode was originally aired as E43 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 17, 2021

]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 13:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e31-L8kAUtGN This episode was originally aired as E43 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 17, 2021

]]> #31 | Catching Up with (Essential) Friends 93.3 CFMU 01:21:31 ...and that means you, too, because every friend is an essential friend! In conversation with two good friends of mine as well - in Mitch Kos and Vishal Bhatia. ...and that means you, too, because every friend is an essential friend! In conversation with two good friends of mine as well - in Mitch Kos and Vishal Bhatia. false full 31 899e686d-8e6c-48c2-865b-3e7a95658b67 March 22, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #42) Getting to know music journalist Sarah Jessica, playing new music, and finding out just how shaky I can be.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/25855.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:30:10 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Sarah Jessica) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe42-D3luT471 Getting to know music journalist Sarah Jessica, playing new music, and finding out just how shaky I can be.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/25855.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> March 22, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #42) Sarah Jessica 01:31:00 Getting to know music journalist Sarah Jessica, playing new music, and finding out just how shaky I can be. Getting to know music journalist Sarah Jessica, playing new music, and finding out just how shaky I can be. false bonus 5435fe1b-862e-4381-8323-a9babb5c28c1 #30 | Sarah Jessica / The Hot (Seat[s]) & Me This episode was originally aired as E42 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: March 22, 2021

]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e30-keqMzkWv This episode was originally aired as E42 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: March 22, 2021

]]> #30 | Sarah Jessica / The Hot (Seat[s]) & Me 93.3 CFMU 00:54:49 Getting to know music journalist Sarah Jessica, and finding out just how shaky I can be. Getting to know music journalist Sarah Jessica, and finding out just how shaky I can be. false full 30 52b5ca9a-ad03-48f7-b1d6-8e6199c6163c #41A | BONUS CONTENT | Tim Newton / Shred Kelly More for your E41 listening pleasure, in case you wanted to hear another voice aside from mine (given how much I realise I talked in the main episode) - this time, with Tim Newton of the BC-based band, Shred Kelly, on their latest single and festival page tour.  Plus, a great deal of discussion of real and virtual campfires.  

Check out more info, plus a special CFMU-exclusive release, on the ON-AIR episode page, coming soon!  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:22:54 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Tim Newton) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e41a-HXsyNXej More for your E41 listening pleasure, in case you wanted to hear another voice aside from mine (given how much I realise I talked in the main episode) - this time, with Tim Newton of the BC-based band, Shred Kelly, on their latest single and festival page tour.  Plus, a great deal of discussion of real and virtual campfires.  

Check out more info, plus a special CFMU-exclusive release, on the ON-AIR episode page, coming soon!  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> #41A | BONUS CONTENT | Tim Newton / Shred Kelly Tim Newton 00:40:56 More for your E41 listening pleasure, in case you wanted to hear another voice aside from mine (given how much I realise I talked in the main episode) - this time, with Tim Newton of the BC-based band, Shred Kelly, on their latest single and festival page tour. Plus, a great deal of discussion of real and virtual campfires. More for your E41 listening pleasure, in case you wanted to hear another voice aside from mine (given how much I realise I talked in the main episode) - this time, with Tim Newton of the BC-based band, Shred Kelly, on their latest single and festival page tour. Plus, a great deal of discussion of real and virtual campfires. false bonus 4d14ee5c-a281-4636-940f-8f650e95d792 February 15, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #41) Lots of new music, plus an upcoming video feature and a revelation about the irony of this very title...  

Happy Family Day!  Stay tuned for episode page content at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/25270, coming soon.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe41-n3fIXpEp Lots of new music, plus an upcoming video feature and a revelation about the irony of this very title...  

Happy Family Day!  Stay tuned for episode page content at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/25270, coming soon.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> February 15, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #41) 93.3 CFMU 01:30:00 Lots of new music, plus an upcoming video feature and a revelation about the irony of this very title... Lots of new music, plus an upcoming video feature and a revelation about the irony of this very title... false bonus 48cf6288-c63a-43f2-badd-f5c00f78bca7 January 25, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #40) A most interesting conversation about film, teaching and video games in a "timeless" interview.  Plus, some beyond-deserved recognition for some of the senior legends of world.   

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/24919.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Kate Drummond) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe40-JQsT5n4e A most interesting conversation about film, teaching and video games in a "timeless" interview.  Plus, some beyond-deserved recognition for some of the senior legends of world.   

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/24919.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> January 25, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #40) Kate Drummond 01:37:42 A most interesting conversation about film, teaching and video games in a "timeless" interview. Plus, some beyond-deserved recognition for some of the senior legends of world. A most interesting conversation about film, teaching and video games in a "timeless" interview. Plus, some beyond-deserved recognition for some of the senior legends of world. false bonus aced8a99-6435-4dcd-913f-84b41ba38250 #29 | Kate Drummond / "Stay the Course" This episode was originally aired as E40 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: January 25, 2021

]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e29-8Qtt8Diy This episode was originally aired as E40 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: January 25, 2021

]]> #29 | Kate Drummond / "Stay the Course" 93.3 CFMU 01:00:12 A most interesting conversation about film, teaching and video games in a "timeless" interview. A most interesting conversation about film, teaching and video games in a "timeless" interview. false full 29 855e5bc7-6fbd-4f7c-9cd2-cd2dd1f3c9a4 January 11, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #39) Starting it right, with new music to bring on 2021 no matter where it takes us.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at [TBA].  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe39-3xiISxRa Starting it right, with new music to bring on 2021 no matter where it takes us.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at [TBA].  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> January 11, 2021 Aircheck (First Up Episode #39) 93.3 CFMU 01:30:00 Starting it right, with new music to bring on 2021 no matter where it takes us. Starting it right, with new music to bring on 2021 no matter where it takes us. false bonus b49b7d3f-d6c4-4f67-b851-474a5af65c86 December 21, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #38) Surprise!  I'm kicking off the second year of First Up (albeit a few weeks behind), which means looking back at the first year and looking ahead at every possible type of new year to come.  Also cramming in that wee bit of Christmas and New Year's into one episode.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at [coming soon!].  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:30:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe38-bdJMdtGX Surprise!  I'm kicking off the second year of First Up (albeit a few weeks behind), which means looking back at the first year and looking ahead at every possible type of new year to come.  Also cramming in that wee bit of Christmas and New Year's into one episode.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at [coming soon!].  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> December 21, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #38) 93.3 CFMU 01:35:04 Surprise! I'm kicking off the second year of First Up (albeit a few weeks behind), which means looking back at the first year and looking ahead at every possible type of new year to come. Also cramming in that wee bit of Christmas and New Year's into one episode. Surprise! I'm kicking off the second year of First Up (albeit a few weeks behind), which means looking back at the first year and looking ahead at every possible type of new year to come. Also cramming in that wee bit of Christmas and New Year's into one episode. false bonus 07cef5c6-576a-407e-820c-8214ef159b65 November 23, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #37) In conversation with musician Deanna Gowland on her latest EP, as well as a wild (a very wild) tangent on game shows.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/23882.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Deanna Gowland) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe37-iN_WoTY3 In conversation with musician Deanna Gowland on her latest EP, as well as a wild (a very wild) tangent on game shows.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/23882.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!

]]> November 23, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #37) Deanna Gowland 01:30:00 In conversation with musician Deanna Gowland on her latest EP, as well as a wild (a very wild) tangent on game shows. In conversation with musician Deanna Gowland on her latest EP, as well as a wild (a very wild) tangent on game shows. false bonus 2af897b7-0b92-43ff-bac2-43c7a63674ef #28 | Deanna Gowland / "The Answer Is..." This episode was originally aired as E37 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.  It was the first episode for the time slot change of the original show from 6 - 7:30 to 7:30 - 9 in the mornings.

Original release date: November 23, 2020

 

]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e28-D7PfKOZl This episode was originally aired as E37 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.  It was the first episode for the time slot change of the original show from 6 - 7:30 to 7:30 - 9 in the mornings.

Original release date: November 23, 2020

 

]]> #28 | Deanna Gowland / "The Answer Is..." 93.3 CFMU 00:58:35 In conversation with musician Deanna Gowland on her latest EP, as well as a wild (a very wild) tangent on game shows. In conversation with musician Deanna Gowland on her latest EP, as well as a wild (a very wild) tangent on game shows. false full 28 fce99f5c-9c7b-4b34-874a-401ad7fd9441 November 3, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #36) New music, and revisits of old fun in this out-of-the-ordinary episode...great to go along with that extra hour of sleep we got (and perhaps longed for).  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/23531.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2020 20:51:11 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe36-v_fTmO6u New music, and revisits of old fun in this out-of-the-ordinary episode...great to go along with that extra hour of sleep we got (and perhaps longed for).  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/23531.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> November 3, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #36) 93.3 CFMU 01:30:00 New music, and revisits of old fun in this out-of-the-ordinary episode...great to go along with that extra hour of sleep we got (and perhaps longed for). New music, and revisits of old fun in this out-of-the-ordinary episode...great to go along with that extra hour of sleep we got (and perhaps longed for). false bonus 2320122d-660e-47ec-b4e2-7ee63cc92152 October 12, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #35) Talking about a good amount of what seems to be a busy October, with a special guest in and an "honorary mention" out...  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/23180.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:06:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe35-zoGakdHH Talking about a good amount of what seems to be a busy October, with a special guest in and an "honorary mention" out...  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/23180.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> October 12, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #35) 93.3 CFMU 01:30:05 Talking about a good amount of what seems to be a busy October, with a special guest in and an "honorary mention" out... Talking about a good amount of what seems to be a busy October, with a special guest in and an "honorary mention" out... false bonus 595eb6c1-7f56-424f-a05f-5cfae4243b34 #27 | Sage McBride (Shred Kelly) This episode was originally aired as E35 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: October 12, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Happenings Over Virtual Coffees / Calling Roger Ashby?"

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e27-7gdinSNx This episode was originally aired as E35 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: October 12, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Happenings Over Virtual Coffees / Calling Roger Ashby?"

]]> #27 | Sage McBride (Shred Kelly) 93.3 CFMU 00:29:58 In conversation with Sage McBride of Shred Kelly! (There's a bonus feature with some remotely recorded music...a relatively rare gem) In conversation with Sage McBride of Shred Kelly! (There's a bonus feature with some remotely recorded music...a relatively rare gem) false full 27 06551d59-34d7-4069-bdeb-8a3dc9d44ef7 September 28, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #34) (Finally) back into the swing of things with a lot of great music to kick off September...many weeks later.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/22945.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:31:18 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe34-qJFmYgRr (Finally) back into the swing of things with a lot of great music to kick off September...many weeks later.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/22945.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> September 28, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #34) 93.3 CFMU 01:30:00 (Finally) back into the swing of things with a lot of great music to kick off September...many weeks later. (Finally) back into the swing of things with a lot of great music to kick off September...many weeks later. false bonus 144b9789-2cde-4dbf-97cf-26178fea4ac2 August 10, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #33) Music galore, in an attempt at the closest to my usual "live" shows.  Also featuring a quick (but absolutely fun) chat with THE Kim Mitchell.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/22126.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:18:29 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Kim Mitchell) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe33-QlxG8vhh Music galore, in an attempt at the closest to my usual "live" shows.  Also featuring a quick (but absolutely fun) chat with THE Kim Mitchell.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/22126.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> August 10, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #33) Kim Mitchell 01:30:20 Music galore, in an attempt at the closest to my usual "live" shows. Also featuring a quick (but absolutely fun) chat with THE Kim Mitchell. Music galore, in an attempt at the closest to my usual "live" shows. Also featuring a quick (but absolutely fun) chat with THE Kim Mitchell. false bonus 0ead92e5-ffa6-433a-960c-35daf3b84aec #26 | Kim Mitchell This episode was originally aired as E33 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: August 10, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Your Good Ol' Morning Show"

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e26-j_YcQXU9 This episode was originally aired as E33 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: August 10, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Your Good Ol' Morning Show"

]]> #26 | Kim Mitchell 93.3 CFMU 00:17:12 A quick (but absolutely fun) chat with THE Kim Mitchell, in promotion of his latest album, The Big Fantasize - referencing "Patio Lanterns" and new "Wishes". A quick (but absolutely fun) chat with THE Kim Mitchell, in promotion of his latest album, The Big Fantasize - referencing "Patio Lanterns" and new "Wishes". false full 26 658674c6-456a-441a-a45a-a2539895873b July 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #32) A full-feature interview, back with Hélène for more about French in Hamilton and beyond.  Plus, guess who was on the phone...  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/tenon/episodes/21892.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

 

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:03:21 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Hélène Caron) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe32-619z455t A full-feature interview, back with Hélène for more about French in Hamilton and beyond.  Plus, guess who was on the phone...  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/tenon/episodes/21892.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

 

]]> July 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #32) Hélène Caron 01:31:30 A full-feature interview, back with Hélène for more about French in Hamilton and beyond. Plus, guess who was on the phone... A full-feature interview, back with Hélène for more about French in Hamilton and beyond. Plus, guess who was on the phone... false bonus dece4f9c-7ed3-4015-aa13-90fdb4153414 #25 | Hélène Caron / High-Quality Phone Calls This episode was originally aired as E32 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: July 27, 2020

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e25-YIsCBT19 This episode was originally aired as E32 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: July 27, 2020

]]> #25 | Hélène Caron / High-Quality Phone Calls 93.3 CFMU 01:30:12 A full-feature interview, back with Hélène for more about French in Hamilton and beyond. Plus, guess who was on the phone... (This episode's context is around the few months following the height of the pandemic, when most shows were strictly remote. Unfortunately, French Toast is not on the current Monday lineup at CFMU, but Hélène is till very active in other French-related endeavours!) A full-feature interview, back with Hélène for more about French in Hamilton and beyond. Plus, guess who was on the phone... (This episode's context is around the few months following the height of the pandemic, when most shows were strictly remote. Unfortunately, French Toast is not on the current Monday lineup at CFMU, but Hélène is till very active in other French-related endeavours!) false full 25 969782e0-a652-4be3-99b1-8e37eabef5d6 July 20, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #31) In conversation with Mac alumnus Mitch Kos about his take on the pandemic, plus a lot of catching up with him (having been a few months since meeting for the first time).  And, of course, morning jazz for a portion of the show...can't get enough of that!  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/21775.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:15:18 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Mitch Kos) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe31-S2GKqsaH In conversation with Mac alumnus Mitch Kos about his take on the pandemic, plus a lot of catching up with him (having been a few months since meeting for the first time).  And, of course, morning jazz for a portion of the show...can't get enough of that!  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/21775.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> July 20, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #31) Mitch Kos 01:31:00 In conversation with Mac alumnus Mitch Kos about his take on the pandemic, plus a lot of catching up with him (having been a few months since meeting for the first time). And, of course, morning jazz for a portion of the show...can't get enough of that! In conversation with Mac alumnus Mitch Kos about his take on the pandemic, plus a lot of catching up with him (having been a few months since meeting for the first time). And, of course, morning jazz for a portion of the show...can't get enough of that! false bonus 28e190a7-b0b9-46e9-b891-a05531d0432a #24 | Mitchell Kos This episode was originally aired as E31 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: July 20, 2020

Alternate episode title: "New Day Material"

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e24-6IKTsDFe This episode was originally aired as E31 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: July 20, 2020

Alternate episode title: "New Day Material"

]]> #24 | Mitchell Kos 93.3 CFMU 00:49:06 In conversation with Mac alumnus Mitch Kos about his take on the pandemic, plus a lot of catching up with him (having been a few months since meeting for the first time). In conversation with Mac alumnus Mitch Kos about his take on the pandemic, plus a lot of catching up with him (having been a few months since meeting for the first time). false full 24 e1cb3b20-811c-4083-a9f1-5c441b0faa22 July 13, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #30) Get to know who exactly Emma McCarty is...after a lot of explaining I have to do.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/21658.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:32:33 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Emma McCarty) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe30-O9AJwuRL Get to know who exactly Emma McCarty is...after a lot of explaining I have to do.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/21658.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> July 13, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #30) Emma McCarty 01:30:00 Get to know who exactly Emma McCarty is...after a lot of explaining I have to do. Get to know who exactly Emma McCarty is...after a lot of explaining I have to do. false bonus ad9409d4-7610-4db6-9364-5cfad14fd1b0 #23 | Emma McCarty / All Sorts of Pauses This episode was originally aired as E30 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: July 13, 2020

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e23-iPGeg0i5 This episode was originally aired as E30 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: July 13, 2020

]]> #23 | Emma McCarty / All Sorts of Pauses 93.3 CFMU 00:33:29 Get to know who exactly Emma McCarty is! (Hint: she was the Community Outreach Coordinator at CFMU from 2020-2022) Get to know who exactly Emma McCarty is! (Hint: she was the Community Outreach Coordinator at CFMU from 2020-2022) false full 23 a410b8b8-3310-4185-800b-9ff5c54e6ddd June 29, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #29) Pretty much just shenanigans, and, for the first time, an interview of...me!  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/21424.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:03:20 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Joshua Cooper) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe29-TWqQB7M5 Pretty much just shenanigans, and, for the first time, an interview of...me!  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/21424.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> June 29, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #29) Joshua Cooper 01:30:00 Pretty much just shenanigans, and, for the first time, an interview of...me! Pretty much just shenanigans, and, for the first time, an interview of...me! false bonus fd9fab06-7d55-499e-b4c6-a04c434c523e June 15, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #28) Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/21307.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Avery Jackman) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe28-a4eQcDXI Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/21307.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> June 15, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #28) Avery Jackman 01:30:47 In conversation with my friend Avery about his show and a special for it that he did not long after the conversation. In conversation with my friend Avery about his show and a special for it that he did not long after the conversation. false bonus 890920a0-2be0-42a6-838f-0aa61f6afcca #22 | Avery Jackman / Sharing the Tea This episode was originally aired as E28 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: June 15, 2020

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e22-nuh_AZuD This episode was originally aired as E28 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: June 15, 2020

]]> #22 | Avery Jackman / Sharing the Tea 93.3 CFMU 00:54:29 In conversation with my friend Avery about his show and a special for it that he did not long after the conversation. In conversation with my friend Avery about his show and a special for it that he did not long after the conversation. false full 22 f793157b-0d92-4fd5-9833-b9e8e313456a May 18, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #27) Chatting (again) with M Harrison Shin & Jani Panda about their (first) year at CFMU.

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at [TBA].  There will be no new episode for next week, the 8th of June, as this one will rerun and its episode information will be provided accordingly.

I encourage you to keep checking the original episode page, as it has been repurposed in solidarity with the particular motions of recent against racism towards Black people and against police brutality.  This, however, will be (and is to be) something beyond Blackout Tuesday.

Stay informed, stay well, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2020 21:53:50 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (M Harrison Shin, Jani Panda) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe27-1TAJIbop Chatting (again) with M Harrison Shin & Jani Panda about their (first) year at CFMU.

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at [TBA].  There will be no new episode for next week, the 8th of June, as this one will rerun and its episode information will be provided accordingly.

I encourage you to keep checking the original episode page, as it has been repurposed in solidarity with the particular motions of recent against racism towards Black people and against police brutality.  This, however, will be (and is to be) something beyond Blackout Tuesday.

Stay informed, stay well, stay positive!

]]> May 18, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #27) M Harrison Shin, Jani Panda 00:48:00 Chatting (again) with M Harrison Shin & Jani Panda about their (first) year at CFMU. Chatting (again) with M Harrison Shin & Jani Panda about their (first) year at CFMU. false bonus 054fd0c1-32cd-4837-b3fe-79332fe48cba #21 | M Harrison Shin & Jani Panda / 11 Weeks Later... This episode was originally aired as E27 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: June 1, 2020 (even though the intro, in error, mentions June 8 - it's actually June 1!)

]]> Mon, 1 Jun 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e21-HtijkijS This episode was originally aired as E27 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: June 1, 2020 (even though the intro, in error, mentions June 8 - it's actually June 1!)

]]> #21 | M Harrison Shin & Jani Panda / 11 Weeks Later... 93.3 CFMU 00:49:23 Chatting (again) with M Harrison Shin & Jani Panda about their (first) year at CFMU. Chatting (again) with M Harrison Shin & Jani Panda about their (first) year at CFMU. false full 21 5908c5c4-a5ab-458a-83ba-62cb338da7c7 May 25, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #26) Chatting with Vishal about his show, The Last Word, as well as insights on his past year with CFMU and graduating under unusual circumstances.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20839.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 20:26:05 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Vishal Bhatia) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe26-NYwArR6O Chatting with Vishal about his show, The Last Word, as well as insights on his past year with CFMU and graduating under unusual circumstances.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20839.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> May 25, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #26) Vishal Bhatia 01:29:26 Chatting with Vishal about his show, The Last Word, as well as insights on his past year with CFMU and graduating under unusual circumstances. Chatting with Vishal about his show, The Last Word, as well as insights on his past year with CFMU and graduating under unusual circumstances. false bonus 8df044ee-35df-41cc-8dcd-2a13b824b1e3 #20 | Vishal Bhatia / Word on The Last Word This episode was originally aired as E26 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 25, 2020

]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e20-iSrUxbxQ This episode was originally aired as E26 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 25, 2020

]]> #20 | Vishal Bhatia / Word on The Last Word 93.3 CFMU 00:49:38 Chatting with Vishal about his show, The Last Word, as well as insights on his past year with CFMU and graduating under unusual circumstances. Chatting with Vishal about his show, The Last Word, as well as insights on his past year with CFMU and graduating under unusual circumstances. false full 20 f2d0a1ef-b5a8-47d2-afa2-95bb060fe798 May 18, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #25) Catching up with John Corr, my former professor, about his first novel, Eight Times Up, released just over a year ago, amidst a plethora of technical communication references.  

Also...karaoke in the background?  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20722.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 11:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (John Corr) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe25-VDGJsGI7 Catching up with John Corr, my former professor, about his first novel, Eight Times Up, released just over a year ago, amidst a plethora of technical communication references.  

Also...karaoke in the background?  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20722.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> May 18, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #25) John Corr 01:33:00 Catching up with John Corr, my former professor, about his first novel, "Eight Times Up", released just over a year ago, amidst a plethora of technical communication examples. Also...karaoke in the background? Catching up with John Corr, my former professor, about his first novel, "Eight Times Up", released just over a year ago, amidst a plethora of technical communication examples. Also...karaoke in the background? false bonus 63b1c0bf-f21b-44fa-affe-18bce6317d4a #19 | John Corr / Technical Communication: Eighth Ed. for 8x This episode was originally aired as E25 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 18, 2020

]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e19-plnmQNGc This episode was originally aired as E25 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 18, 2020

]]> #19 | John Corr / Technical Communication: Eighth Ed. for 8x 93.3 CFMU 00:52:54 Catching up with John Corr, my former professor, about his first novel, "Eight Times Up", released just over a year ago, amidst a plethora of technical communication examples. Also...karaoke in the background? Catching up with John Corr, my former professor, about his first novel, "Eight Times Up", released just over a year ago, amidst a plethora of technical communication examples. Also...karaoke in the background? false full 19 4483e2f7-f799-400d-a07d-dfbe474cba65 May 11, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #24) Chatting with my fellow colleagues (with mention of Maxine) in looking back at the past programming year at CFMU (in our respective positions).  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20605.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay negative in testing and positive in thinking!

]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 11:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Erica Commisso, Olivia Fava, Duncan Simmons) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe24-2SJAOYpL Chatting with my fellow colleagues (with mention of Maxine) in looking back at the past programming year at CFMU (in our respective positions).  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20605.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay negative in testing and positive in thinking!

]]> May 11, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #24) Erica Commisso, Olivia Fava, Duncan Simmons 01:58:56 Chatting with my fellow colleagues (with mention of Maxine) in looking back at the past programming year at CFMU (in our respective positions). Chatting with my fellow colleagues (with mention of Maxine) in looking back at the past programming year at CFMU (in our respective positions). false bonus b897e519-d4c9-4753-b872-568d62050ce7 #18 | CFMU Staff Series 2019-2020 V: A Mid-Pandemic Retrospective This episode was originally aired as E24 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 11, 2020

Alternate episode title: "From the CFMU Staff / & Maxine Gravina"

]]> Mon, 11 May 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e18-nU9RESUG This episode was originally aired as E24 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 11, 2020

Alternate episode title: "From the CFMU Staff / & Maxine Gravina"

]]> #18 | CFMU Staff Series 2019-2020 V: A Mid-Pandemic Retrospective 93.3 CFMU 01:56:33 Extra long feature - three conversations in one episode! Chatting with my fellow colleagues (with mention of Maxine) in looking back at the past programming year at CFMU (in our respective positions). Extra long feature - three conversations in one episode! Chatting with my fellow colleagues (with mention of Maxine) in looking back at the past programming year at CFMU (in our respective positions). false full 18 6b0bb9ed-3b0a-4f5c-9246-407db35c2607 April 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #23) A chat with Language Arts' Kristen Cudmore on the band's latest single, "Sprout", as well as what could possibly be the longest tangent (on Solitaire) I have ever gone on.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20488.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 4 May 2020 11:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Kristen Cudmore) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe23-gzat8LT1 A chat with Language Arts' Kristen Cudmore on the band's latest single, "Sprout", as well as what could possibly be the longest tangent (on Solitaire) I have ever gone on.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20488.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> April 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #23) Kristen Cudmore 01:39:16 A chat with Language Arts' Kristen Cudmore on the band's latest single, "Sprout", as well as what could possibly be the longest tangent (on Solitaire) I have ever gone on. A chat with Language Arts' Kristen Cudmore on the band's latest single, "Sprout", as well as what could possibly be the longest tangent (on Solitaire) I have ever gone on. false bonus ae3a3c88-6c4a-49cd-a68f-98cfa7a53ee6 #17 | Kristen Cudmore This episode was originally aired as E23 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 4, 2020

Alternate episode title: "The Solitaire Tangent"

]]> Mon, 4 May 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e17-msEM60rO This episode was originally aired as E23 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: May 4, 2020

Alternate episode title: "The Solitaire Tangent"

]]> #17 | Kristen Cudmore 93.3 CFMU 00:37:38 A chat with Language Arts' Kristen Cudmore on the band's latest single, "Sprout". Check out the original full episode (under Bonus Content) for the appearance of my very first radio interview back in 2017...also featuring Kristen! A chat with Language Arts' Kristen Cudmore on the band's latest single, "Sprout". Check out the original full episode (under Bonus Content) for the appearance of my very first radio interview back in 2017...also featuring Kristen! false full 17 ac27e89a-8a19-4860-97ac-c5acb95c85e9 April 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #22) "Talking about talking" with Lauren Howe, alongside getting to know a bit more about her jewellery collection with NOGU and an upcoming podcast.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20370.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:10:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Lauren Howe) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe22-DsMlgt_F "Talking about talking" with Lauren Howe, alongside getting to know a bit more about her jewellery collection with NOGU and an upcoming podcast.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20370.  

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> April 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #22) Lauren Howe 01:36:38 "Talking about talking" with Lauren Howe, alongside getting to know a bit more about her jewellery collection with NOGU and an upcoming podcast. "Talking about talking" with Lauren Howe, alongside getting to know a bit more about her jewellery collection with NOGU and an upcoming podcast. false bonus ae513038-d7a3-4116-91a2-ede8d47ae6e1 #16 | Lauren's "Howe To" in Communication This episode was originally aired as E20 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: April 27, 2020

Alternate episode title: "The Uncommon Calm in Comm"

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:05:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e16-krr_Ygns This episode was originally aired as E20 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: April 27, 2020

Alternate episode title: "The Uncommon Calm in Comm"

]]> #16 | Lauren's "Howe To" in Communication 93.3 CFMU 01:25:30 "Talking about talking" with Lauren Howe, alongside getting to know a bit more about her jewellery collection with NOGU and an upcoming podcast. "Talking about talking" with Lauren Howe, alongside getting to know a bit more about her jewellery collection with NOGU and an upcoming podcast. false full 16 c18bdaf6-ef73-4fab-b37e-df183443d764 April 20, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #21) A quick look at some of the latest in the local and indie music scene, featuring Ellis, Free Casino, and the Soul Motivators, as well as all things meditation with McMaster alumni Prasann Pandya.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20253-21-prasann-pandya-om-is-for-meditationand-music.

  Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Prasann Pandya) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe21-BYZ8OZ6S A quick look at some of the latest in the local and indie music scene, featuring Ellis, Free Casino, and the Soul Motivators, as well as all things meditation with McMaster alumni Prasann Pandya.  

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20253-21-prasann-pandya-om-is-for-meditationand-music.

  Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> April 20, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #21) Prasann Pandya 01:05:11 A quick look at some of the latest in the local and indie music scene, featuring Ellis, Free Casino, and the Soul Motivators, as well as all things meditation with McMaster alumni Prasann Pandya. A quick look at some of the latest in the local and indie music scene, featuring Ellis, Free Casino, and the Soul Motivators, as well as all things meditation with McMaster alumni Prasann Pandya. false bonus a79e101c-94e4-4739-b336-0f9286383d31 #15 | Prasann Pandya: Meditation This episode was originally aired as E21 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: April 20, 2020

Alternate episode title: "'[O]M' is for Music...and Meditation"

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e15-hXZfQ_D9 This episode was originally aired as E21 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: April 20, 2020

Alternate episode title: "'[O]M' is for Music...and Meditation"

]]> #15 | Prasann Pandya: Meditation 93.3 CFMU 00:25:22 false full 15 5a5b891d-6732-490c-9dcd-a704fe8420de April 13, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #20) The first recorded attempt at interviewing from home, featuring Alberta-based freestyle MC Thug Shells (Michelle). Truly freestylin' aside from the art itself.

  Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20136-20-thug-shells-freestylin.

  Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:18:12 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Thug Shells) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe20-vYUnbtE_ The first recorded attempt at interviewing from home, featuring Alberta-based freestyle MC Thug Shells (Michelle). Truly freestylin' aside from the art itself.

  Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20136-20-thug-shells-freestylin.

  Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> April 13, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #20) Thug Shells 01:01:28 The first recorded attempt at interviewing from home, featuring Alberta-based freestyle MC Thug Shells (Michelle). Truly freestylin' aside from the art itself. The first recorded attempt at interviewing from home, featuring Alberta-based freestyle MC Thug Shells (Michelle). Truly freestylin' aside from the art itself. false bonus 22bec7e6-8917-4857-a872-092ac83f5d5d #14 | Thug Shells / Freestylin' This episode was originally aired as E20 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: April 13, 2020

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e14-Cz6YBkqf This episode was originally aired as E20 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original release date: April 13, 2020

]]> #14 | Thug Shells / Freestylin' 93.3 CFMU 00:45:44 The first recorded attempt at interviewing from home, featuring Alberta-based freestyle MC Thug Shells (Michelle). Truly freestylin' aside from the art itself. The first recorded attempt at interviewing from home, featuring Alberta-based freestyle MC Thug Shells (Michelle). Truly freestylin' aside from the art itself. false full 14 313cd1e8-d132-4e67-96af-953d54eebaad April 6, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #19) While only 60-ish minutes this week, it's music, music and even more music featuring your submissions, a quick call with Dani Kristina and a song from Ellis' newly-released album, Born Again.

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20019-first-up-episode-for-2020-04-06.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:35:07 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Reynaldo Quilatan, Dani Kristina) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe19-AM9OsDWE While only 60-ish minutes this week, it's music, music and even more music featuring your submissions, a quick call with Dani Kristina and a song from Ellis' newly-released album, Born Again.

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/20019-first-up-episode-for-2020-04-06.

Stay informed, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> April 6, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #19) Reynaldo Quilatan, Dani Kristina 01:01:07 false bonus 0ebee788-bddc-4193-afdd-6afa07feb53a March 30, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #18) Radio-themed episode featuring a chat with fellow CFMU volunteer Jes, and appearances from M Harrison Shin on homemade airchecks.  Plus, a whole lot of me, fortunately or unfortunately.

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19902.

Stay aware, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Harrison Shin, Jesica Martinez de Hoz) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe18-kGZ46t0a Radio-themed episode featuring a chat with fellow CFMU volunteer Jes, and appearances from M Harrison Shin on homemade airchecks.  Plus, a whole lot of me, fortunately or unfortunately.

Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19902.

Stay aware, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> March 30, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #18) Harrison Shin, Jesica Martinez de Hoz 01:34:45 false bonus 68c83db5-e120-49aa-9eac-875e685f5ffb #13 | Jesica Martinez de Hoz This episode was originally aired as E18 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: March 30, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Airchecks & The Spirit of Radio"

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e13-vXbLydYe This episode was originally aired as E18 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: March 30, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Airchecks & The Spirit of Radio"

]]> #13 | Jesica Martinez de Hoz 93.3 CFMU 00:31:50 Chatting with fellow CFMU volunteer Jes, who ran "The Indie Night Shift" (2020) that also was remote throughout the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chatting with fellow CFMU volunteer Jes, who ran "The Indie Night Shift" (2020) that also was remote throughout the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. false full 13 c5c4ddec-e84c-4e56-9986-4d578054a7c5 March 23, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #17) Inspiration for these indoorsy times, as well as a look at nostalgia, our semi-eternal Top 30, and some puns to combat COVID-19, all packaged in a wondrous attempt at DIY, at-home podcasting.

Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19785.

Stay aware, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2020 17:17:39 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe17-3Q3sPGkE Inspiration for these indoorsy times, as well as a look at nostalgia, our semi-eternal Top 30, and some puns to combat COVID-19, all packaged in a wondrous attempt at DIY, at-home podcasting.

Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19785.

Stay aware, stay safe, stay positive!

]]> March 23, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #17) 93.3 CFMU 01:12:23 false bonus 91a91879-2703-4032-a0ab-b5b00439e717 March 16, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #16) Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19668-first-up-episode-for-2020-03-16.

Keep aware, keep safe, keep positive!

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:31:50 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (M Harrison Shin, Jani Panda, CFMU Accented Tales) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe16-QtIQpqV4 Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19668-first-up-episode-for-2020-03-16.

Keep aware, keep safe, keep positive!

]]> March 16, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #16) M Harrison Shin, Jani Panda, CFMU Accented Tales 01:32:30 Amidst our current circumstances, a new release of First Up: in (a rather long but entertaining) conversation with Accented Tales hosts M Harrison Shin and Jani Panda - an episode specially prepared to be enjoyed at any time of day, much like all-day breakfast. Amidst our current circumstances, a new release of First Up: in (a rather long but entertaining) conversation with Accented Tales hosts M Harrison Shin and Jani Panda - an episode specially prepared to be enjoyed at any time of day, much like all-day breakfast. false bonus 9c96e7e1-af0f-4535-9cf9-062f76bc9772 #12 | Accented Tales in Conversation This episode was originally aired as E16 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: March 16, 2020

Alternate episode title: "The All-Day Breakfast Show"

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e12-RD_Y40IE This episode was originally aired as E16 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: March 16, 2020

Alternate episode title: "The All-Day Breakfast Show"

]]> #12 | Accented Tales in Conversation 93.3 CFMU 01:03:21 This was the first episode to be programmed remotely due to the lockdown-inducing pandemic of 2020 (and then some), but I managed to get this conversation with Harrison Shin and Jani Panda in-person just in the nick of time. They were hosting a multicultural show called Accented Tales (2020) which also went remote. This was the first episode to be programmed remotely due to the lockdown-inducing pandemic of 2020 (and then some), but I managed to get this conversation with Harrison Shin and Jani Panda in-person just in the nick of time. They were hosting a multicultural show called Accented Tales (2020) which also went remote. false full 12 6776c17e-98bb-4cc1-ab5f-333a14c811f9 March 9, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #15) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19551-15-dani-kristina-springing-ahead.

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2020 13:56:47 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Dani Kristina) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe15-bGlq3JuA Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19551-15-dani-kristina-springing-ahead.

]]> March 9, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #15) Dani Kristina 01:29:51 A chat and feature with Dani Kristina, a talented songwriter-singer and a good friend of mine since elementary school - for you who is indeed an hour ahead! A chat and feature with Dani Kristina, a talented songwriter-singer and a good friend of mine since elementary school - for you who is indeed an hour ahead! false bonus e97b4c39-1c2b-46d9-b0a8-f3ac66d1d7d8 #11 | Dani Kristina This episode was originally aired as E15 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: March 9, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Springing Ahead"

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2020 11:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e11-BkVJBsZp This episode was originally aired as E15 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: March 9, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Springing Ahead"

]]> #11 | Dani Kristina 93.3 CFMU 00:29:53 A chat and feature with Dani Kristina, a talented songwriter-singer and a good friend of mine since elementary school! A chat and feature with Dani Kristina, a talented songwriter-singer and a good friend of mine since elementary school! false full 11 db9d2664-edb6-4747-87d5-125bcb6b6d27 March 2, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #14) - CFMU Raise Your Voice 2020 Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19434-14-cfmu-raise-your-voice-2020-the-5400-second-elevator-pitch.

You are welcome to donate now (or anytime, for that matter) by calling (905) 528-9888 or visiting the links at https://cfmu.ca/fundraising.

Once again, if not supporting us financially, you can still support us by sharing your favourite shows with others ad continuing to spread the good cheer that is CFMU!

]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2020 14:54:20 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe14-7rqRtlZw Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19434-14-cfmu-raise-your-voice-2020-the-5400-second-elevator-pitch.

You are welcome to donate now (or anytime, for that matter) by calling (905) 528-9888 or visiting the links at https://cfmu.ca/fundraising.

Once again, if not supporting us financially, you can still support us by sharing your favourite shows with others ad continuing to spread the good cheer that is CFMU!

]]> March 2, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #14) - CFMU Raise Your Voice 2020 93.3 CFMU 01:29:58 Talking CFMU for 90 minutes, basically - programming, volunteers, experiences - to coincide with the annual fundraising week. Keep sharing, my valued listener! Talking CFMU for 90 minutes, basically - programming, volunteers, experiences - to coincide with the annual fundraising week. Keep sharing, my valued listener! false bonus 8a91ec8a-df19-4e53-9ee1-1c4ca46206fd February 24, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #13) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19316-13-hayley-mullen-between-production-friends

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:59:38 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Hayley Mullen) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe13-b8JsFDCm Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19316-13-hayley-mullen-between-production-friends

]]> February 24, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #13) Hayley Mullen 01:29:53 A conversation with my predecessor, Hayley Mullen, on production, video game music and math, alongside more musical gems. A conversation with my predecessor, Hayley Mullen, on production, video game music and math, alongside more musical gems. false bonus 5c5bc82e-bb39-4ea0-9e81-8d9853f8b64c #10 | Hayley Mullen / Between (Production) Friends This episode was originally aired as E13 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: February 24, 2020

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e10-EXkP773i This episode was originally aired as E13 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: February 24, 2020

]]> #10 | Hayley Mullen / Between (Production) Friends 93.3 CFMU 00:51:01 A conversation with my predecessor, Hayley Mullen, on production, video game music and yes...math! A conversation with my predecessor, Hayley Mullen, on production, video game music and yes...math! false full 10 b136e36f-fbde-4f87-9664-42b5655d4da0 February 17, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #12) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19198-12-allie-cui-out-for-the-day.

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2020 03:31:16 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Allie Cui) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe12-tcxSUQ7h Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19198-12-allie-cui-out-for-the-day.

]]> February 17, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #12) Allie Cui 01:30:00 A conversation with Youtuber Allie C, as well as some production antics to kick off your week (or end off your long weekend). A conversation with Youtuber Allie C, as well as some production antics to kick off your week (or end off your long weekend). false bonus a3fe2d75-517f-4f4c-a2d3-39d89984385c #9 | Allie Cui This episode was originally aired as E12 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: February 17, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Out for the Day"

]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e09-N5XYW4tM This episode was originally aired as E12 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: February 17, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Out for the Day"

]]> #9 | Allie Cui 93.3 CFMU 00:28:19 A conversation with Youtuber Allie C (who at the time was also a Mac student - and it was on her YT channel where I made my first cameo ever!) A conversation with Youtuber Allie C (who at the time was also a Mac student - and it was on her YT channel where I made my first cameo ever!) false full 9 05eb0bca-c99b-4ea5-825d-585c2baff179 February 10, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #11) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19080-11-sarah-williams-habibi-90-25-90.

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Sarah Williams-Habibi) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe11-JRS5V4CW Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/19080-11-sarah-williams-habibi-90-25-90.

]]> February 10, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #11) Sarah Williams-Habibi 01:30:02 A conversation with CFMU host Sarah Williams-Habibi on her weekly show and on the art of conversation, despite a loss of 25 minutes of program time (which was made up throughout the program). A conversation with CFMU host Sarah Williams-Habibi on her weekly show and on the art of conversation, despite a loss of 25 minutes of program time (which was made up throughout the program). false bonus 8be9efeb-ea1d-45b8-b2c2-281755be4d37 #8 | Sarah Williams-Habibi This episode was originally aired as E11 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: February 10, 2020

Alternate episode title: "90-25=90"

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e08-7fb_R1Pt This episode was originally aired as E11 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: February 10, 2020

Alternate episode title: "90-25=90"

]]> #8 | Sarah Williams-Habibi 93.3 CFMU 00:32:05 A conversation with CFMU host Sarah Williams-Habibi on her weekly show (Ability, 2020) and on the art of conversation. A conversation with CFMU host Sarah Williams-Habibi on her weekly show (Ability, 2020) and on the art of conversation. false full 8 06e4e141-d131-41a1-b143-e54d5e1a1b26 January 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #10) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18962-10-voici-hlne-caron-morning-matters.

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2020 12:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Hélène Caron) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe10-3MfZlh3o Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18962-10-voici-hlne-caron-morning-matters.

]]> January 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #10) Hélène Caron 01:29:56 A conversation with a wonderful personality (both on- and off-air) and a smooth vocal talent, Hélène Caron, amidst the usual morning conversational matters. A conversation with a wonderful personality (both on- and off-air) and a smooth vocal talent, Hélène Caron, amidst the usual morning conversational matters. false bonus f65545f3-b705-4acb-981c-f522f08df83b #7 | Voici Hélène Caron This episode was originally aired as E10 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: February 3, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Morning Matters"

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2020 12:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e07-wkeEXib2 This episode was originally aired as E10 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: February 3, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Morning Matters"

]]> #7 | Voici Hélène Caron 93.3 CFMU 00:46:02 A conversation with a wonderful personality (both on- and off-air) and a smooth vocal talent, Hélène Caron! A conversation with a wonderful personality (both on- and off-air) and a smooth vocal talent, Hélène Caron! false full 7 a21f02ea-6bc6-4e08-a9a6-81e577987216 January 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #9) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18844-9-games-with-will-oh-deer.

]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:30:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Will Turgeon) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe9-TfjimDsK Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18844-9-games-with-will-oh-deer.

]]> January 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #9) Will Turgeon 01:30:02 A continuation with our conversations with (now on school break) co-op student, Will. Conversation topics include a 40-minute feature on school (not featured) after a few games of "Two Truths and a Lie". A continuation with our conversations with (now on school break) co-op student, Will. Conversation topics include a 40-minute feature on school (not featured) after a few games of "Two Truths and a Lie". false bonus 5ab84feb-fb0a-4435-acd9-98bbe70319a9 January 20, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #8) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18726-8-wills-in-cold-open.

]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:30:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Will Turgeon) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe8-VqH5Q1V_ Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18726-8-wills-in-cold-open.

]]> January 20, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #8) Will Turgeon 01:30:06 A (live) conversation with Will, our outgoing co-op student who has graced us with his presence since September. A (live) conversation with Will, our outgoing co-op student who has graced us with his presence since September. false bonus 3089ebb6-470e-4c9f-8929-c880698b2540 January 13, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #7) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18608-7-the-one-where-i-join-gmm-up-to-many-things.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Morgan Porteous, Sam Marchetti) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe7-DEKen8oU Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18608-7-the-one-where-i-join-gmm-up-to-many-things.

]]> January 13, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #7) Morgan Porteous, Sam Marchetti 01:30:08 A conversation with two of the most hilarious and natural hosts at CFMU (quite like them doing their show for an hour). A conversation with two of the most hilarious and natural hosts at CFMU (quite like them doing their show for an hour). false bonus 566d29e4-8fc0-4d11-b9ec-311ac4c53c29 #6 | The One Where I Join GMM This episode was originally aired as E07 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: January 6, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Up To Many Things"

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e06-VXhNHO_4 This episode was originally aired as E07 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: January 6, 2020

Alternate episode title: "Up To Many Things"

]]> #6 | The One Where I Join GMM 93.3 CFMU 01:02:09 A conversation with two of the most hilarious and natural hosts at CFMU (quite like them doing their show for an hour) - Morgan Porteous and Sam Marchetti! A conversation with two of the most hilarious and natural hosts at CFMU (quite like them doing their show for an hour) - Morgan Porteous and Sam Marchetti! false full 6 d4014df0-0ba3-4535-a579-7045ff703e48 January 6, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #6) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18490-6-kristin-archers-300-new-year-in-scatters.

]]> Mon, 6 Jan 2020 16:21:15 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Kristin Archer) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe6-ilisny5x Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18490-6-kristin-archers-300-new-year-in-scatters.

]]> January 6, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #6) Kristin Archer 01:30:00 An interview with one of the greatest interviewers ever at CFMU, as well as my start-of-year shenanigans with the equipment (including myself). An interview with one of the greatest interviewers ever at CFMU, as well as my start-of-year shenanigans with the equipment (including myself). false bonus a2a31c89-ac0e-4cff-ad82-b5fc3ed63a21 #5 | Kristin Archer's 300 This episode was originally aired as E06 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: January 6, 2020

Alternate episode title: "New Year in Scatters"

]]> Mon, 6 Jan 2020 12:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e05-vx5MeKXM This episode was originally aired as E06 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: January 6, 2020

Alternate episode title: "New Year in Scatters"

]]> #5 | Kristin Archer's 300 93.3 CFMU 00:30:56 Celebrating Kristin Archer's upcoming 300th episode with a chat to reflect on what the journey has been like as a tourist in our own beloved city of Hamilton, ON! As quipped in the original First Up release: she's "one of the greatest interviewers ever at CFMU"! Celebrating Kristin Archer's upcoming 300th episode with a chat to reflect on what the journey has been like as a tourist in our own beloved city of Hamilton, ON! As quipped in the original First Up release: she's "one of the greatest interviewers ever at CFMU"! false full 5 d33e2dba-077c-4c5c-84e8-92b7f1592bee December 30, 2019 Aircheck (First Up Episode #5) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18372-5-2019-201x-favourites-reverse-or-chronological-order.

 

Originally titled "2019 & 201x Favourites / Reverse- or Chronological Order?"

]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2019 11:00:02 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Will Turgeon) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe5-cZo_3UHb Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18372-5-2019-201x-favourites-reverse-or-chronological-order.

 

Originally titled "2019 & 201x Favourites / Reverse- or Chronological Order?"

]]> December 30, 2019 Aircheck (First Up Episode #5) Will Turgeon 01:30:00 The year-end episode that never aired (yet, if ever), but here it is in all its end-of-2019 glory. The year-end episode that never aired (yet, if ever), but here it is in all its end-of-2019 glory. false bonus 6f37dea6-f532-45a3-ab40-7c4d8aba0140 December 23, 2019 Aircheck (First Up Episode #4) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18254-4-christmas-special-that-certain-magic.

Original episode title: Christmas Special / That Certain Magic

]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:21:39 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Kritika Sharma, Sam Marchetti, Joshua Cooper, Harrison Shin, Morgan Porteous) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe4-M3o2Y9q_ Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18254-4-christmas-special-that-certain-magic.

Original episode title: Christmas Special / That Certain Magic

]]> December 23, 2019 Aircheck (First Up Episode #4) Kritika Sharma, Sam Marchetti, Joshua Cooper, Harrison Shin, Morgan Porteous 01:30:00 The Christmas episode that never aired (yet, if ever), but thank goodness for podcasting! The Christmas episode that never aired (yet, if ever), but thank goodness for podcasting! false bonus bf8471f1-1899-4c9c-917a-8b47116ceea4 December 16, 2019 Aircheck (First Up Episode #3) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18136-3-cfmu-staff-series-iii-erica-commisso-blame-it-on-the-coffee.

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe3-fOauxQDH Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18136-3-cfmu-staff-series-iii-erica-commisso-blame-it-on-the-coffee.

]]> December 16, 2019 Aircheck (First Up Episode #3) 93.3 CFMU 01:29:56 The finale of the CFMU staff series (for now), coupled with one too many references to the effects of coffee on mind, body and soul. The finale of the CFMU staff series (for now), coupled with one too many references to the effects of coffee on mind, body and soul. false bonus 890c92fe-0665-447e-9402-640980d371a9 #4 | CFMU Staff Series 2019-2020 IV: Erica Commisso This episode was originally aired as E03 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: December 16, 2019

Alternate episode title: "Blame It on the Coffee"

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e04-Gfqt2z44 This episode was originally aired as E03 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: December 16, 2019

Alternate episode title: "Blame It on the Coffee"

]]> #4 | CFMU Staff Series 2019-2020 IV: Erica Commisso 93.3 CFMU 00:33:44 Continuation of the CFMU staff series of 2019-2020 with then-Music Director, Erica Commisso. Continuation of the CFMU staff series of 2019-2020 with then-Music Director, Erica Commisso. false full 4 4ef0de27-4ace-447c-bd58-df37f30fe14e December 9, 2019 Aircheck (First Up Episode #2) Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18018-2-cfmu-staff-series-ii-maxine-gravina-duncan-simmons-cramming-it-in.

]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2019 12:45:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Duncan Simmons, Maxine Gravina) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe2-Lf15GP6H Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/18018-2-cfmu-staff-series-ii-maxine-gravina-duncan-simmons-cramming-it-in.

]]> December 9, 2019 Aircheck (First Up Episode #2) Duncan Simmons, Maxine Gravina 01:29:58 Continuation of the CFMU staff series with a great deal of content to (attempt) to include in this week's episode. Continuation of the CFMU staff series with a great deal of content to (attempt) to include in this week's episode. false bonus e176ee28-d79a-4d6a-89be-ab76e28bbcc8 #3 | CFMU Staff Series 2019-2020 III: Duncan Simmons This episode was part of a larger clip originally aired as E02 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: December 9, 2019

Alternate episode title: "Cramming It In"

]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2019 12:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e03-wDKrL93R This episode was part of a larger clip originally aired as E02 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: December 9, 2019

Alternate episode title: "Cramming It In"

]]> #3 | CFMU Staff Series 2019-2020 III: Duncan Simmons 93.3 CFMU 00:25:55 Continuation of the CFMU staff series of 2019-2020 with then-Sports Director, Duncan Simmons. Continuation of the CFMU staff series of 2019-2020 with then-Sports Director, Duncan Simmons. false full 3 4a135774-e75f-41df-a0d3-ba66802188dd #2 | CFMU Staff Series 2019-2020 II: Maxine Gravina This episode was originally aired as E02 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: December 9, 2019

Alternate episode title: "Cramming It In"

]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2019 12:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e02-FL_pNOK7 This episode was originally aired as E02 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: December 9, 2019

Alternate episode title: "Cramming It In"

]]> #2 | CFMU Staff Series 2019-2020 II: Maxine Gravina 93.3 CFMU 00:26:55 Continuation of the CFMU staff series of 2019-2020 with then-Digital Media Specialist, Maxine Gravina. Continuation of the CFMU staff series of 2019-2020 with then-Digital Media Specialist, Maxine Gravina. false full 2 847f1eca-1322-4add-9b9a-ed558dbc64a6 December 2, 2019 Aircheck (First Up Episode #1) originally aired 2 Dec 2019

Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/17900-1-cfmu-staff-series-i-olivia-fava-whats-the-word-i-was-looking-for.

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2019 12:40:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (Olivia Fava) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/fe1-TUJCrDJt originally aired 2 Dec 2019

Full description and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/17900-1-cfmu-staff-series-i-olivia-fava-whats-the-word-i-was-looking-for.

]]> December 2, 2019 Aircheck (First Up Episode #1) Olivia Fava 01:30:04 My (third) pilot episode for my return to weekly air, and the first of a series of interviews with CFMU personnel. My (third) pilot episode for my return to weekly air, and the first of a series of interviews with CFMU personnel. false bonus 2424d4c1-30a3-49e5-8a4c-7d53d31e1bd3 #1 | CFMU Staff Series 2019-2020 I: Olivia Fava This episode was originally aired as E01 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: December 2, 2019

Alternate headline: "What's The Word I Was Looking For?"

]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2019 12:35:00 +0000 cfmuproduction@msu.mcmaster.ca (93.3 CFMU) https://first-up.simplecast.com/episodes/e01-Rvxl4s_T This episode was originally aired as E01 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.

Original air date: December 2, 2019

Alternate headline: "What's The Word I Was Looking For?"

]]> #1 | CFMU Staff Series 2019-2020 I: Olivia Fava 93.3 CFMU 00:40:09 My (third) pilot episode for my return to weekly air, and the first of a series of interviews with CFMU personnel. My (third) pilot episode for my return to weekly air, and the first of a series of interviews with CFMU personnel. false full 1