Definitely Not the Opera (Culture)
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- Host: Sook-Yin Lee
- On the street, on stage or behind the scenes, Sook-Yn Lee takes listeners on a fast paced trip through the cultural landscape of Canada and around the world. This program is the ideal audio guide to the fast-changing world of popular culture. It's your tip sheet to what's hot, what to watch, who to listen to and what's going on.
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Meet meat (08/16/08)
Sat, Aug 16
In this era of conscious eating, meat elicits a visceral response from all sorts... from dedicated carnivores to ethical vegans. Sook-Yin talks to author and shameless carnivore Scott Gold; comedian Dawn Dumont discusses her lapsed vegetarianism; Adam Growe expounds on the unique relationship between one man and his BBQ; and the editors of "Meatpaper Magazine," Sasha Wizansky and Amy Standen, talk about meat metaphor and flesh-based art.
The fixer-upper episode (08/9/08)
Sat, Aug 9
We're looking into the big fix with Mary Bellows, host of the prototypical fix-it show "Do It For Yourself"; advice columnist Rhona Raskin, who tells us how you know if your relationship is worth fixing; and a musical interview with a woman whose tunes don't need any fixing at all... Kathleen Edwards. Plus comedy from John Wing and Chris Gibbs.
DNTO Does Beijing (08/2/08)
Sat, Aug 2
Sook-Yin's brings some fantastic audio souvenirs from her trip to China. So come along for the ride as DNTO explores the new sound of Beijing. Sook-Yin battles against professional video gamers; Sufei, a.k.a. Anna Sophie Lowenberg, gets sexy in Beijing; controversial artist Zhao Bandi discusses panda dreams; Chinese punk rockers the Re-Tros skirt around censorship; and DNTO’s own Nick Purdon looks into great moments of protest in Olympic history.
Speaking briefly about shorthand (07/26/08)
Sat, Jul 26
We look into the language we use as "shorthand" - and how it changes our relationships. Joff Schmidt explains why talking in movie quotes is valid communication for guys; we'll hear from Frank Warren, the artist behind the PostSecret project; Naomi Baron explains how we use code in our language; and Sook-Yin talks to Alice Kuipers about her novel told in the form of sticky notes. Plus comedy from Dawn Dumont.
The Shoe Show (07/19/08)
Sat, Jul 19
We're taking a downward glance at footwear. Sook-Yin talks with renowned shoe designer John Fluevog; Nile Seguin peeks into his closet to discover that boys really DO have shoe collections; Lisha Hassanali tells us about "shoe etiquette"; and Rhonda Riche explores our fascination with Crocs.
Act yer age! Or don't... (07/12/08)
Sat, Jul 12
What does "acting your age" mean these days? We explore that question with actors Ellen Page (of "Juno" fame) and Eric Peterson from "Corner Gas." Plus, Clare Lawlor does some soulsearching to find out if she really is a grown-up; and comedy from John Wing.
The Awkward Show (07/05/08)
Sat, Jul 5
Why do we find the awkwardness of others so darn funny? We'll explore that with a bunch of guests who find the funny in the awkward: Ken Finkleman of The Newsroom; Martha MacIsaac of Superbad; and B.J. Novak of The Office. Plus, DNTO listeners share their stories of uncomfortable moments; and a musical performance from Vancouver band the Awkward Stage.
Renovating the DNTO home (06/28/08)
Sat, Jun 28
SYL and company look at home renovation. Comedian Trish Cooper defends judging the owner by the home; Clare Lawlor looks at how moviemakers reveal character through location, location, location; Sook-Yin talks with Holmes on Homes co-creator Scott McNeil; and swingin' bachelor comic Jonny Harris takes us inside his pad.
DNTO goes to the prom (06/21/08)
Sat, Jun 21
DNTO goes to the prom! Sook-Yin talks to Iris Yudai about how to permanently shed yourself of prom night regret; 92-year-old Chana Fish talks about her first prom she had, only last year; comic Dawn Dumont reveals what she learned at her grad in a barn; and music icon Billy Bragg gives advice on how to live out your Plan A after graduation, even if Plan B seems more practical.
DNTO goes camping! (06/14/08)
Sat, Jun 14
Ah yes, the wilderness... Sook-Yin gets some girl scout tips and heads outside; Denis Grignon looks at why we like the idea of camping better than the reality; Kaj Hasselriis thanks camping for saving his relationship, by breaking it; roots band Elliot Brood shares some stories and campfire music; comedian Steve Hoffstetter has a theory on men and the outdoors; Amy Solloway remembers the pressures of Camp L'Chaim; and Kim Zeirvogel camps in line... for David Bowie tickets.
How has water changed your life? (06/06/08)
Sat, Jun 7
Water has always been important to us. From baptism to tidal waves, H2O sustains life and reigns destruction. Today, Nick Purdon overcomes his anxiety of swimming because of a fish; Sook-Yin talks to some free divers that wish they were amphbians; Joff Schmidt discusses water in horror films; comedian Alix Sobler gives unusual tips on saving water; and musician Martha Wainwright tells how an African river inspired her to write a NICE love song for once.
What's it really like to make a comeback? (05/31/08)
Sat, May 31
In light of movies like Indiana Jones and classic music tours like that of The Police, we look at what it takes to return and what a comeback's really like. Sook-Yin talks to author John Sarkett; comedian Trish Cooper examines her inability to master the verbal comeback; Kim Ziervogel returns to an old romantic flame; Nick Purdon celebrates the underdog in sports; Fred Schneider of the B-52s talks about their first record in 16 years; and Christa Couture uses music to come back after major loss.
Where'd you get that idea? (05/24/08)
Sat, May 24
How do we develop great ideas? Sook-Yin hears from the guy who came up with the "diamond" Shreddies campaign, as well as a designer Biddell from Project Runway Canada. Also, Nick Purdon investigates his fear of writer's block; mock-buster maker David Latt borrows movie ideas; Lisha Hassanali looks at the "a-ha" moment us lucky ones get; and Beryl Tsang has a "crafty" solution to needing a prosthetic breast.
"Victoria's and Hilary" May 22
Thu, May 22
This week, our comedy team tackled Queen Victoria (she's fine, not to worry), election fatigue and Hilary Clinton's never-say-die attitude. Check it out now!
Can't someone else do it? The outsourcing episode (05/17/08)
Sat, May 17
We're looking at the PERSONAL side of outsourcing. A.J.Jacobs outsourced his entire life, from arguing with his wife to reading stories to his kids. Comedian/mom Deb Williams finds out just how much of her motherly duties can be contracted out; animator and cartoonist Guy Delisle supervised outsourced animation teams in Asia; Alix Sobler reminisces about her childhood outsourcing: babysitting; Clare Lawlor hires someone to work on her love life; and Sook-Yin outsources some of her own work.
Looking back at our lives (05/10/08)
Sat, May 10
This week, Sook-Yin asks, “How do you sum up a life?” Video artist Sandee Moore gives people their 5 minutes to shine; Lisha Hassanali has to sum someone up while they’re sitting right in front of her; alternative cartoonist Joe Matt explains why he likes making himself look like a big jerk in his autobiographical comics; musician Christine Fellows keeps one special obituary of a stranger in her coat pocket; and comedian John Wing takes on the challenge of writing his own obituary.
Talkin’ about… the human voice (05/03/08)
Sat, May 3
Sook-Yin looks at the instrument that is the human voice and what it says to the world. Lisha Hassanali explores why she falls into a "family dialect" with her mom; we'll hear from author (and voice of AT&T) Susan Berkley; Clare Lawlor takes advantage of being mistaken for a man on the phone; and Helix frontman Brian Vollmer busts out his classical vocals. Plus comedy from Chris Gibbs and Erica Sigurdson; and a lesson in makin' beats with yer mouth from human beatbox Exzam.
Meet meat (04/26/08)
Sat, Apr 26
In this era of conscious eating, meat elicits a visceral response from all sorts... from dedicated carnivores to ethical vegans. Sook-Yin talks to author and shameless carnivore Scott Gold; comedian Dawn Dumont discusses her lapsed vegetarianism; Adam Growe expounds on the unique relationship between one man and his BBQ; and the editors of "Meatpaper Magazine," Sasha Wizansky and Amy Standen, talk about meat metaphor and flesh-based art.
Secret Lives (04/19/08)
Fri, Apr 25
How do we live with our secret lives? Sook-Yin speaks with Bob Delaney, former undercover cop turned NBA referee; comedian Erica Sigurdson discovers her mom's secret life; Royal Wood talks about hiding his rock'n'roll life at his day-job as a foreign exchange trader; writer Tanis Rideout ponders the life of a superhero's girlfriend; and John Pellatt peels back the layers of former spy and spy novelist Ted Allbeury.
Secret Lives (04/19/08)
Sat, Apr 19
How do we live with our secret lives? Sook-Yin speaks with Bob Delaney, former undercover cop turned NBA referee; comedian Erica Sigurdson discovers her mom's secret life; Royal Wood talks about hiding his rock'n'roll life at his day-job as a foreign exchange trader; writer Tanis Rideout ponders the life of a superhero's girlfriend; and John Pellat peels back the layers of former spy and spy novelist Ted Allbeury.
DNTO Does Beijing (04/12/08)
Sat, Apr 12
Sook-Yin's brought some fantastic audio souvenirs from her trip to China. So come along for the ride as DNTO explores the new sound of Beijing. Sook-Yin battles against professional video gamers; Sufei, a.k.a. Anna Sophie Lowenberg, gets sexy in Beijing; controversial artist Zhao Bandi discusses panda dreams; Chinese punk rockers the Re-Tros skirt around censorship; and DNTO’s own Nick Purdon looks into great moments of protest in Olympic history.
A hand for applause (04/06/08)
Sun, Apr 6
Guest host Nick Purdon and company pay tribute to the fine art of clapping, as Rachel Sanders looks at applause in unlikely places; comedian Shaun Majumder tells us how to handle a heckler; Joff Schmidt makes a spirited argument for booing; and Sarah Lazarovic gives an ode to that wonder of 1980s technology, The Clapper. Plus comedy from Nile Seguin.
Gettin' our lazy on (03/30/08)
Sun, Mar 30
Why is laziness so maligned? We put that question to Tom Hodgkinson, editor of The Idler. Nick Purdon hits the streets with Fashion TV diva Jeanne Beker to find out why the "casual look" takes so much work. And Steve Hofstetter brings us a love letter to the ultimate symbol of loafing: the La-Z-Boy. Plus, music from Vitaminsforyou.
Make your escape with DNTO (03/23/08)
Fri, Mar 21
Nick Purdon busts out of the DNTO studio long enough to pose the question: How do you escape, and what are you escaping? With help from Canada's first lady of song, Anne Murray and comics Alix Sobler and Chris Gibbs. Plus Rachel Sanders has advice on how to escape everyday situations and Michael Bhardwaj recaps Canada's great escapes.
Weather and traffic together (03/16/08)
Sun, Mar 16
Weather and traffic... those two immutable forces that everyone talks about, but no one does anything about. So how come bad weather brings us all together, but bad traffic makes us all road ragers? We'll find out with traffic expert Paul Fotsch; Aziza Sindhu's look at how we communicate car-to-car; and Alix Sobler's take on the bumper sticker. Plus a look at evil geniuses and their weather machines, and music from the Weather Station.
The fixer-upper episode (03/09/08)
Sun, Mar 9
We're looking into the big fix with Mary Bellows, host of the prototypical fix-it show "Do It For Yourself"; advice columnist Rhona Raskin, who tells us how you know if your relationship is worth fixing; and a musical interview with a woman whose tunes don't need any fixing at all... Kathleen Edwards. Plus comedy from John Wing and Chris Gibbs.
Going underground (03/02/08)
Sun, Mar 2
We're heading downstairs for a look at basements - cozy sanctuary or creepy lair? We'll hear from horror author Susie Maloney, who does some of her spookiest writing in the basement; Prof. Will Straw, who explains why "burying" our junk downstairs is a rite of passage; design gurus Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan, who tell us about the scariest basements they've seen; and Murray Foster, who brings us a defense of the unfinished basement. Plus music from Rebekah Higgs.
Serving up souvenirs (02/24/08)
Sun, Feb 24
Why do we keep those keepsakes? We'll find out what Isabella Rossellini and Guy Maddin are hanging onto; Clare Lawlor asks why we're keeping all those love letters (and bars of our ex-lovers' soap); and talk to flamboyant pop meister Hawksley Workman about why he thinks nudity is his favourite souvenir (and hear a live-in-studio tune from the Hawk). Plus comedy from John Wing and Nile Seguin.
VanCity rocks! (02/17/08)
Sun, Feb 17
DNTO's in Vancouver to talk parks and condo culture. We begin in VanCity's famous Stanley Park, where Sook-Yin jogs along the sea wall, and sits down for a chat and a song with Veda Hille. Then we're movin' on up to look at Vancouver's condo culture, including Rachel Sanders' look at the dark side of condo politics, and Sam Schachner's comedic take on condo marketing.
DNTO exposes the hidden side of hockey (02-10-08)
Sun, Feb 10
Nick Purdon celebrates Hockey Day in Canada by exposing the hidden side of our favorite game. He's challenging everyone he meets to reveal a hockey secret. Author George Fosty reveals what happened when the sons and grandsons of runaway American slaves decided to form a league of their own. Comedian Steve Hofstetter offers his take from south of the border. Denis Grignon confesses what happened when he embarked on a visor crusade. And a tale and tune from musical goalie Dale Morningstar.
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