George Strombo this week

The Strombo Show  

Sunday evening 8pm 'til 11

On the Strombo Show CBC Radio 2's Bob Mackowycz stops in to plays a collection of songs with City names in the title. Also they premiere a new weekly segment called The Blend, which is a 15 minute mix from creative folks. The first mix is from Vancouver producer/musicologist Sipreano. Plus the G12 and other regular favourites. 

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George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight 
this week

January 31, 2011

Professional poker player and now author Annie Duke.

February 1, 2011

'Scrubs' Actor  Zach Braff

is in The High Cost of Living

 

February 2, 2011

Actor Stuart Townsend

will play the title character in XIII

February 3, 2011

Vanilla Ice a.k.a. Robert VanWinkle 

has a fascinating story to tell

February 4, 2011

Journalist and Author Mark Hertsgaard

and

Psychedelic power pop band Mystery Jets

 For more info on these guests go to strombo.com

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One more thing. I rented and watched Score A Hockey Musical for the first time today. I love funny Canadian films that don't take themselves seriously. I laughed a lot. I was entertained by it's kitschy homespun national playfulness! I was also surprised how good George was in the role of  Hockey Arena Announcer. He always seems to put himself down by declaring he is 'not an actor and can only play himself', but he ends up in a lot of Canadian films despite his modesty, and I am convinced he is improving as an actor and he can no longer claim he 'can't really act'. Well done!


Just my opinion.

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Repeat, repeat....I said WHAT?

Hope your weekend's gone well.... just sitting at my desk, listening to excellent tunes & most awesomely: 'Cabin In The Woods' & 'Look Who's Evil Now' from
The Evil Dead Musical, on
The Strombo Show. (Every Sunday 8pm - Midnight on CBC Radio 2.)

Upcoming guests for
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight.

Yes, we have a week of repeats.....according to George; he, Raine Maida &
Chantal Kreviazuk are off to play with polar bears in Churchill Manitoba.

So, here are some not so oldies, but some goodies:

Mon, Nov 8
A selfish plug to wish my sweetness A HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY....Love you BenJammin'!
So, speaking of sons....here we have one, with his equally talented father.

Martin Sheen & Emilio Estevez

Tues, Nov 9
Simply? A very funny comedian.

Billy Connolly

Wed, Nov 10
One of the most talented, down to earth, character actors out there.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Thur, Nov 11
Director to some shows you'd recognize: 24, ER, Deadwood.
He's facing controversy with a documentary he filmed called "Waiting for 'Superman'" about the failures of public schooling.

Davis Guggenheim

Fri, Nov 12
The couple that showed the world, romance can flourish, even under wraps.
(2 for 1 Plastic surgery....awwwww.)

Gene Simmons & Shannon Tweed

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Triple Ten Thanksgiving - 10/10/10

Happy Thanksgiving!

May your giving of thanks include many positives in your life. And hey, even negatives deserve a thanks...when you have the ability to take something good from it. At times it may seem, as if there are far too many negatives in our life, but understanding the situation & the source can sometimes thrust us into the knowing, the acceptance & the lesson learned. My thanks are far too many to list here & my hope is that it's the same for you. May your Thanksgiving include friends, family, comforts & a hot meal, as not all of us are quite so fortunate.

Sun, Oct. 10
Once your belly is full & contentment follows, why not finish your evening up with George & The Strombo Show on CBC Radio 2

Mon, Oct. 11

Jonathan Safron Foer, a young American author with a recently published vegetarian minded book, 'Eating Animals.

Anthony Bourdain, also an American author, but most recognized as a chef with an opinionated outlook on food & cultures. Who, controversially, considers vegetarianism to be a "First World luxury."

Tues, Oct. 12

Margaret Trudeau has just published her 3rd memoir 'Changing My Mind' which has her reflecting life, through her late-diagnosed mental illness of Bi-Polar, in hopes of helping others.

Eliminated Battle of the Blades Pair....who are you betting on?

Wed, Oct. 13

Paul Anka will also be in town for the following night to perform a concert at Massey Hall. (Perhaps he'll write a theme song for George's newly renamed show!)

Thur, Oct. 14

Juliette Lewis - Having been banged up and sore from a hit-and-run this last Wed, I'm a-wondering if the interview will be from TIFF, or if it'll be a live taping? Regardless, hopefully she's on the mend.

Fri, Oct. 15

M.I.A. - Performer, songwriter, activist, philanthropist...a true individual in today's standards, is kicking off her Fall /\/\/\Y/\ (Maya) tour.

The XX - Performance by the exex.
British Tories had used one of their songs recently, at a political event, by this Indie band without their permission.
(I would consider that to be a 'double cross', wouldn't you?)...groan.

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July 4-9 hot and lazy

Sunday July the 4th tune in for four hours of commercial-free music, from the known and popular to the new and unexplored. This Sunday they feature the Warped Tour. In July The Strombo Show will still be broadcasting or rebroadcasting the radio show while George continues his vacation in LA. You'll have to tune in to see about special July shows. CBC Radio 2 eight until Midnight every Sunday night.

A regular contributor to The Strombo Show, Rich Terfry who also has his own radio show on CBC Radio 2 was on the stage at the Jazz Festival as Buck 65 on Canada Day.
Also on Canada Day Strombo was at a concert given to Canucks in LA by Sloan (who wrote The Hour's theme song)


Monday July 05
George interviews Meatloaf
Hang Cool Teddy Bear

Comedian, actress and Montrealer Caroline Rhea

and Actress Michelle Forbes

Tuesday July 06
George converses with Canadian Singer Michael Buble

Actress Patricia Clarkson

and Actor Clive Owen.

Wednesday July 07
Comedian, Actress Andrea Martin

Actor Viggo Mortensen

and Michael Douglas who's recent film
Solitary Man is reviewed here

Thursday July 08
Best of Faith Show


Friday July 9th
No show.

Please check in with The Hour's website for news, cool contests and to view your favourite interviews throughout the summer.

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The Strombo Show request line

The Strombo Show is having some ALL Request shows coming up.
They are taking requests by Skype now!

You can find them on your Skype by searching for Strombo Show. If you have Skype and a mic, leave your enthusiastic and detailed request for a song you love and want to share with everyone on George's voice mail. Maybe something Canadian to show the Olympic pride... or a song loved and long forgotten... or some new tune you just discovered...
Let everyone know!

If you are unable to skype to the show you can call 416-205-6226 and leave a request that way, but if outside the GTA long distance charges may apply.


The Strombo Show can be found on CBC Radio 2
listen online
Sunday Nights 8-12
or on your radio dial
What's the frequency?

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Finishing off 2009 in Strombo style...

Happy Holiday Season to all & may the end of 2009 hold relaxation & mellow reflecting on another year gone by. Easier to attain then you think:

From the Facebook group, The Strombo Show:
"Anyone listening in strange wintery places?
Dare we say, an All-Country Sad Off tonight? Bob is in with his Saddest Country songs.
The Strombo show continues with our last show of 2009.
8pm- Midnight All Across Canada.
Saving Radio 2. (That's a joke)
Commercial Free.
Fife Master's, Parisian hipsters, Twins and Love and... Porn are just some of the things we will be serving up tonight."
Stream Online http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/
Radio Frequency http://www.cbc.ca/frequency/
Mobile Application http://www.cbc.ca/mobile/iphone/

The Hour's shows for Dec 28 - Jan 1

Mon, Dec 28

Michael Moore, Nickelback, Morgan Freeman

Tues, Dec 29

Howie Mandel, Michaelle Jean, Stephen King

Wed, Dec 30

Andre Agassi, Jimmy Carter, Drew Barrymore

Thur, Dec 31

NYE SPECIAL ~ Featuring Al Gore

Fri, Dec 1st ~ Repeat: NYE SPECIAL

Don't forget, if you didn't get a chance to see The Hour's Holiday Music Special you can watch it on their site: cbc.ca/thehour
AND.... if there's any tracks from the show that you can't do without, you can download them HERE.

Happy New Year's Everyone!

The Hour will continue the season with brand new shows, starting on Mon, January 4th, 2010.

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This Week's Eclectic Line-up: Roses > Rodeos > Crosses..

The 3rd installment of The Strombo Show starts at 8 pm tonight up until Midnight on CBC Radio 2 http://www.cbc.ca/radio2 (To listen online) . So far, for anyone unable to catch the show, they have been posting their songs played, on their Strombo Show Facebook Page, here: The Playlist

This week on The Hour:

Monday, 23rd

Michael Chabon - Pulitzer Prize of Fiction Award winner with his new book: 'Manhood for Amateurs'.
Aren't they all?! (Hee hee)


Eugene Levy - Starring in a soon to be released: 'American Pie Presents: The Book of Love'.
Oh lordy, what teachings will his character bestow in this one?

Tuesday, 24th

Steven Levitt - A 'rogue' American economist & chosen by Time magazine as one of 2006 '100 People Who Shape Our World' with his second book: 'Superfreakonomics'.
Personally, I'm a huge fan of super freaks...so should be good.


Anika Noni Rose - An award winning actress & performer, creating history by becoming Disney's 1st black princess, as the lead voice in the upcoming animated feature: 'The Princess and the Frog'.
Granted, Disney brought forth the cultures of Mulan & Pocahontas, but I mean, really....could this not have happened before Obama came into office? Just sayin'.

Wednesday, 25th

Naomi Klein - the author & activist regarding global profiteers & deregulated Capitalism in her books: 'The Shock Doctrine' & 'No Logo' visits The Hour for her 2nd appearance on the show.
Really looking forward to this interview!


Blue Rodeo - Jim Cuddy & Greg Keelor, promoting their new album: 'The Things We Left Behind'.
OMG, OMG, OMG....I have a concert ticket to see them on Thursday! I'm totally hoping Jim Cuddy will be sporting his HABS jersey to make my experience complete!

Thursday, 26th
Not sure why, but it looks like our Canadian late night show will not be live and will be observing the American Thanksgiving......so anyhoo, in it's 'absence' they are offering us some great recent interviews with the following:

Michael Moore, Peter Sarsgaard, Juliette Lewis.

Friday, 27th
And to round off the week.....

Morgan Freeman, David Cross, John Irving.

Have a good week, all.......and Happy Thanksgiving to our neighbours of the South!

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