THE LOST TAPES! When putting together my Schitt's Creek complete Wigmore Masterworks, I wanted to find the raw tape from my interviews with the cast. One of my favorite conversations about the cultural implications of 'Schitt's Creek' was with Dan Levy. We talk about his personal and professional path that helped to lay the foundation for the show's creation, his relationship with his father, Eugene Levy, and his early days with MTV. We discuss the evolution of the show, including...

THE LOST TAPES! When putting together my Schitt's Creek complete Wigmore Masterworks, I wanted to find the raw tape from my interviews with the cast. Here, Noah Reid, who plays David Rose's love interest, Patrick, discusses growing up on stage and screen, his roles with Tarragon and Coal Mine Theatres, and why playing Patrick on Schitt's Creek has been one of the best experiences of his life. This full interview has never been heard, until now! Enjoy this recently unearthed conversation....

THE LOST TAPES! When putting together my Schitt's Creek complete Wigmore Masterworks, I wanted to find the raw tape from my interviews with the cast. Here, Noah Reid, who plays David Rose's love interest, Patrick, discusses growing up on stage and screen, his roles with Tarragon and Coal Mine Theatres, and why playing Patrick on Schitt's Creek has been one of the best experiences of his life. This full interview has never been heard, until now! Enjoy this recently unearthed conversation....

THE LOST TAPES! When putting together my Schitt's Creek complete Wigmore Masterworks, I wanted to find the raw tape from my interviews with the cast. Here, Catherine O'Hara speaks to me about how she builds her characters, the difference between scripted and improv performances, and the backstory of Moira Rose. Plus, her relationship with Eugene and Dan Levy, her careful choice of roles, and her interest in young performers. This full interview has never been heard, until now! Enjoy this...

THE LOST TAPES! When putting together my Schitt's Creek complete Wigmore Masterworks, I wanted to find the raw tape from my interviews with the cast. Here, Catherine O'Hara speaks to me about how she builds her characters, the difference between scripted and improv performances, and the backstory of Moira Rose. Plus, her relationship with Eugene and Dan Levy, her careful choice of roles, and her interest in young performers. This full interview has never been heard, until now! Enjoy this...

For the final episode of Season #1, Mark speaks to artist, musician, media personality, writer and cultural agitator Sook-Yin Lee. She offers ideas about the growing pains of an arts community in flux and the goals behind her deep dive into artistic censorship in "UnSafe"; her Canadian Stage produced hybrid documentary/theatre piece that is spurring on big conversations. Also, Sook-Yin reflects on complicated family life and the move from her suburban immigrant upbringing to her ramshackle...

For the final episode of Season #1, Mark speaks to artist, musician, media personality, writer and cultural agitator Sook-Yin Lee. She offers ideas about the growing pains of an arts community in flux and the goals behind her deep dive into artistic censorship in "UnSafe"; her Canadian Stage produced hybrid documentary/theatre piece that is spurring on big conversations. Also, Sook-Yin reflects on complicated family life and the move from her suburban immigrant upbringing to her ramshackle...

Montreal guitar giant Jordan Officer speaks to Mark about a life in music. He looks back at his early days playing violin and bagpipes, explains the unique Montreal arts scene, and walks us through the international attention he gained alongside Susie Arioli. Jordan also tracks his transition into a solo artist, explains how his songwriting process has developed and expresses comfort in love songs, both happy and melancholic. Plus, he discusses his new album "Three Rivers", his guitar...

Montreal guitar giant Jordan Officer speaks to Mark about a life in music. He looks back at his early days playing violin and bagpipes, explains the unique Montreal arts scene, and walks us through the international attention he gained alongside Susie Arioli. Jordan also tracks his transition into a solo artist, explains how his songwriting process has developed and expresses comfort in love songs, both happy and melancholic. Plus, he discusses his new album "Three Rivers", his guitar...

THE LOST TAPES! When putting together my Schitt's Creek complete Wigmore Masterworks, I was missing one key element. Eugene Levy. The legendary comedian spoke with me during the airing of Season One of the series, and has not been available for listening, until now! Eugene shares insights on the thinking behind the show, Catherine O'Hara's comedy genius, and pulls back the curtain on his collaboration with his son, Dan Levy. Enjoy this recently unearthed conversation. You can now hear all...

THE LOST TAPES! When putting together my Schitt's Creek complete Wigmore Masterworks, I was missing one key element. Eugene Levy. The legendary comedian spoke with me during the airing of Season One of the series, and has not been available for listening, until now! Eugene shares insights on the thinking behind the show, Catherine O'Hara's comedy genius, and pulls back the curtain on his collaboration with his son, Dan Levy. Enjoy this recently unearthed conversation. You can now hear all...

Bonus Round!! Legendary Canadian Broadcaster, musicologist, historian, radio personality & Canadian Broadcast Industry Hall of Famer, John Donabie shares three incredible Top #5 lists. The Top 5 albums within his massive collection. The Top 5 concerts he experienced. And the Top 5 interviewee guests he spoke with. And we play the music!!! Don't miss this absolute gem of a Bonus Round! This episode of Bonus Round is sponsored by Koerner Hall at The Royal Conservatory of Music, Superframe...

Bonus Round!! Legendary Canadian Broadcaster, musicologist, historian, radio personality & Canadian Broadcast Industry Hall of Famer, John Donabie shares three incredible Top #5 lists. The Top 5 albums within his massive collection. The Top 5 concerts he experienced. And the Top 5 interviewee guests he spoke with. And we play the music!!! Don't miss this absolute gem of a Bonus Round! This episode of Bonus Round is sponsored by Koerner Hall at The Royal Conservatory of Music, Superframe...

Legendary Broadcaster, interviewer and musicologist John Donabie has a conversation with Mark about a life on the air! From his days spinning 45s in Oshawa to interviewing Ella Fitzgerald, John Lennon, The Beach Boys and James Brown on his highly rated major market programs. Music and stories that span Beatlemania & The Last Waltz, to 9-11 and the 68 Democratic convention. John shares stories about The Band, Bob Dylan, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, The Beatles, Johnny Mercer, Tony...

Legendary Broadcaster, interviewer and musicologist John Donabie has a conversation with Mark about a life on the air! From his days spinning 45s in Oshawa to interviewing Ella Fitzgerald, John Lennon, The Beach Boys and James Brown on his highly rated major market programs. Music and stories that span Beatlemania & The Last Waltz, to 9-11 and the 68 Democratic convention. John shares stories about The Band, Bob Dylan, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, The Beatles, Johnny Mercer, Tony...

BONUS ROUND! Drag Queen and incredible performer, Heroine, chooses 5 drag anthem artists that make the grade in 2019. Plus! We play the music! This episode of Bonus Round is sponsored by Koerner Hall at The Royal Conservatory of Music, Superframe Framing Services, Saulter Street Brewery & Red Eye Media.

BONUS ROUND! Drag Queen and incredible performer, Heroine, chooses 5 drag anthem artists that make the grade in 2019. Plus! We play the music! This episode of Bonus Round is sponsored by Koerner Hall at The Royal Conservatory of Music, Superframe Framing Services, Saulter Street Brewery & Red Eye Media.

Drag performer Heroine (Matteo Cassano) speaks to Mark about the last 12 years working the Drag clubs & stages of Toronto, the creativity needed to build a memorable persona, and what it takes to be a successful drag queen in 2019. She also shares thoughts on gender, sexuality, and identity and recounts several violent run-ins that prove there's a long way to go when it comes to LGBTQ safety and equality. Plus, a no-nonsense take on RuPaul's Drag Race. This episode is brought to you by...

Drag performer Heroine (Matteo Cassano) speaks to Mark about the last 12 years working the Drag clubs & stages of Toronto, the creativity needed to build a memorable persona, and what it takes to be a successful drag queen in 2019. She also shares thoughts on gender, sexuality, and identity and recounts several violent run-ins that prove there's a long way to go when it comes to LGBTQ safety and equality. Plus, a no-nonsense take on RuPaul's Drag Race. This episode is brought to you by...

BONUS ROUND!! TIFF Co-Head and Artistic Director Cameron Bailey shares three of the most important and profound films he has seen in his lifetime of watching movies! This episode of Bonus Round is sponsored by Koerner Hall at The Royal Conservatory of Music, Superframe Framing Services, Saulter Street Brewery & Red Eye Media.

BONUS ROUND!! TIFF Co-Head and Artistic Director Cameron Bailey shares three of the most important and profound films he has seen in his lifetime of watching movies! This episode of Bonus Round is sponsored by Koerner Hall at The Royal Conservatory of Music, Superframe Framing Services, Saulter Street Brewery & Red Eye Media.

Toronto International Film Festival Artistic Director and Co-Head, Cameron Bailey, speaks with Mark about his early years discovering the movies, his first job as a film critic, and his foray into screenwriting. Cameron also reflects on his early years with TIFF, and his travels around the world to bring the best of cinema to Toronto. Plus, his thoughts on new distribution options, the changing star system, the role of producers, Netflix, social media, his take on 'Roma', and why he's...

Toronto International Film Festival Artistic Director and Co-Head, Cameron Bailey, speaks with Mark about his early years discovering the movies, his first job as a film critic, and his foray into screenwriting. Cameron also reflects on his early years with TIFF, and his travels around the world to bring the best of cinema to Toronto. Plus, his thoughts on new distribution options, the changing star system, the role of producers, Netflix, social media, his take on 'Roma', and why he's...

BONUS ROUND!! Actress Karen Robinson (Soulpepper, Stratford Festival, Canadian Stage, Why Not Theatre, Schitt's Creek) offers a thoughtful list of the Top 5 women to look out for in Arts & Culture in 2019! Catch Karen in the current and past seasons of Schitt's Creek on CBC, Pop & Netflix. And don't miss her at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Ontario performing in the Why Not Theatre Company production of Prince Hamlet. This episode of Bonus Round is sponsored by Koerner Hall at...

BONUS ROUND!! Actress Karen Robinson (Soulpepper, Stratford Festival, Canadian Stage, Why Not Theatre, Schitt's Creek) offers a thoughtful list of the Top 5 women to look out for in Arts & Culture in 2019! Catch Karen in the current and past seasons of Schitt's Creek on CBC, Pop & Netflix. And don't miss her at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Ontario performing in the Why Not Theatre Company production of Prince Hamlet. This episode of Bonus Round is sponsored by Koerner Hall at...