Strombo Tonight this week Nov 27 - Dec 2

The Strombo Show
Sunday Nov 27
As the inevitable days of winter approach, we though it would be nice to bring you songs for a November evening. Bob Mackowycz Jr, joins us to chat about some of his favourite songs for November. Alex 'The Can ConDon' Narvaez will also stop in to talk about Can Con songs in movie soundtracks. Plus The Magnificent 7 Countdown, our Blend Mini Mix feature's Toronto's DJ Mensa and we go chill in the Big Lie Down.
8pm - 11pm

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George Stroumboulolpoulos Tonight this week
Monday  Nov 28
Actor Michael Fassbender

Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo

Tuesday Nov 29
Comedian Ron James

Musician Matthew Good

Wednesday Nov 30
Author wrestler comedian Mick Foley

President of World Vision Canada Dave Toycen and musician Kardinal Offishal

Thursday Dec 1

HIV/AIDS Activist Stephen Lewis and his wife, author journalist feminist  Michele Landsberg

Satirical author David Javerbaum

Friday Dec 2
The best of the week

A performance by the award winning band Fucked Up

From my email an offer of tickets for the show if you can you should go!

Hi George Fans!

We've got an exciting line-up of guests this next week. Read this message carefully, then email me back right away to reserve seats!

Mon Nov 28 - 2:30pm - Musical performance by Canadian pop-reggae sweethearts Bedouin Soundclash feat. the Cougars (the Cougars were included in the 2006 compiliation cd "From Jamaica to Toronto" http://lightintheattic.net/artists/10-jamaica-to-toronto/bio) followed by an interview with chef Chuck Hughes.

Tues Nov 29 - 3:30pm - Hunger haunts the Horn of Africa, but World Vision is working to alleviate the suffering. World Vision President Dave Toycen was just in East Africa with Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall. They'll be here to tell us about what they saw, and how you can help; followed by an interview with Canadian laugh-man Ron James.

Wed Nov 30 - 3:30pm - Former head writer and executive producer of The Daily Show With John Stewart, David Javerbaum will be here with his new book The Last Testement: A Memoir by GOD. Wrestler turned comedian Mick Foley aka Mankind will give us a taste of his new stand-up routine, and teen actress Abigail Breslin is coming in to talk about her latest role, in the movie New Years Eve.

Thurs Dec 1 - 3:30pm - At 14, Jamie Bell beat 2,000 hopefuls to play Billy Elliot. A decade later, the boy from Billingham has 16 films under his belt and has worked with Clint Eastwood and Peter Jackson. But this summer he stars in Steven Spielberg's Tintin – which is where, he says, the whole incredible adventure began.

Check out other upcoming guests and dates at www.strombo.com/tickets including newly confirmed guests the first week of January 2012!!

We're still collecting non-perishable goods for Food Banks Canada next week. Please bring something with you to put into our barrels, just like Howie D did!

http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/social-issues/food-needed-howie-d-drops-off-a-food-bank-donation.html

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World AIDS Day 2009

When we think of December 1st, many of us think of it as just 24 days until Christmas. For those living with HIV/AIDS, it's a day to remember, promote and work towards finding a cure for the devastating disease. 2009 is the 21st annual World AIDS Day and the crusade towards a cure struggles on.

World AIDS Day began in 1988 and from the beginning it has focused attention on the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. The movement's ultimate goal is to bring attention to the ongoing fight to find a cure and bring attention to the care and support AIDS patients need.

An integral part of World AIDS Day is the bringing together of people in the community to celebrate and remember the victims of the disease. The Canadian AIDS Treatment and Information Exchange has an extensive list of events happening across Canada. Make sure you check out the World AIDS Day schedule, but here are a few of the events:

Vancouver - The Positive Women's Network is hosting a Condom Blitz
Edmonton - HIV Edmonton's annual candlelight vigil at the Citadel Theatre, 7pm
Saskatoon - AIDS Saskatoon has a Glimmer of Hope Party from 1:30-3:30 to celebrate success stories.
Thunder Bay - AIDS Thunder Bay is hosting their Second Annual AIDS Day Breakfast
Montreal - La Maison du Parc's Voices of Hope World AIDS Day Concert at St. Andrew and St. Paul Church
Halifax - the Micmac Native Friendship Centre is hosting a candlelight vigil, 7pm

These are just a few events happening across Canada, please leave us a comment on this post if you know of any others.


Stephen Lewis, a frequent guest on The Hour and a champion to bring an end to the rampant epidemic in Africa has posted a World AIDS Day message on the Stephen Lewis Foundation Website:

Back in 2005, at the G8 Summit, all countries agreed unanimously to achieve “Universal Access” for AIDS treatment, prevention and care by the year 2010.

It’s not going to happen. We have slightly over four million people in treatment around the globe, but there are at least nine million who require treatment today, and millions of them won’t be reached by the end of 2010.

Prevention is not yet working. For every two people whom we put on anti-retroviral treatment so that they might live, there are five new infections. Prevention remains an elusive goal in the high-prevalence countries.

That leaves care. In this category, as well, the need greatly outstrips the response. Just think of the monumental numbers of orphans and grandmothers struggling to survive, let alone the vast host of people living with AIDS. ...

To read the rest of Lewis' message, check out the World AIDS Day pages on the Foundation's Website. While you're there, don't forget to check out the A Dare to Remember page and find out what other Canadians are doing with their dares. You'll remember that Stephen Lewis was dared by George to perform with the Arkells... and he came through with flying colours. Check out the video. If you're a regular viewer of The Hour, you'll know that viewers dared George to do three things: wear a Leafs jersey, wear something other than black and go figure skating with Kurt Browning. To relive the experience, rewatch Episode 28. Well, George came through his dare with flying colours and according to his Dare Page, he exceeded his goal of raising fundraising $3000.00!

Do you do anything for World AIDS Day? Leave us a comment and let us know.

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George in a Leafs jersey? Skating with Kurt?

Yes, you read it correctly! And it is for a very worthy cause.

Recently, the awesome Stephen Lewis appeared on The Hour to chat about his foundation's latest fundraiser, A Dare to Remember. As you may recall, Mr. Lewis rocked out with The Arkells. A mememorable moment indeed!

Now the tables have turned and it is George who must carry out a dare! He asked viewers for suggestions and he got them! Today on his Facebook/Twitter, George announced what he is terming a "bad idea". In support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, George will combine three dares into one...the die-hard Habs fan will shed his black clothing, don a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey and pairs skate with Canadian figure skating icon and co-host of Battle of the Blades, Kurt Browning. Tune into The Hour the week of November 2nd to see the dare play out.

Better yet, support George in his fundraising efforts. Visit his Dare Page...you can Triple Dog Dare him for $100! Don't have a Sir Robert Borden to spare? That's okay...any dollar amount would be welcomed! So far George has collected about 40% of his $3000 goal. Remember that donations to The Stephen Lewis Foundation A Dare to Remember Campaign help to raise much needed funds to help those in Africa suffering from AIDS and HIV.

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Do You Dare?

Last night on The Hour, Stephen Lewis spoke about the Stephen Lewis Foundation's newest fundraising campaign based upon everyone getting involved and doing a dare. Next week, October 17th to 25th is the week to get involved by declaring a dare.

Check out what Stephen Lewis has to say about this new initiative:





The Dare to Remember website is full of information and ideas from other participants. It's a great resource to implement your best dare and raise money for the amazing work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

George read a few of the dares on the air last night from viewers. Did you send one in? Do you have the perfect dare for George? Or do you have a dare for yourself or your friends? Let us know your ideas!

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What's coming up on The Hour October 12-16th

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that everyone had a chance to give thanks and enjoy a feast surrounded by family and friends.

It's a short week at The Hour this week, but it's packed with an amazing mix of interviews.

Monday, October 12th

Everyone at The Hour is taking a well deserved day off, but there's still a great line up of repeat interviews...

Malcolm Gladwell

Jamie Kennedy (the comedian, not the chef)

Charlie Kaufman

Tuesday, October 13th

Australian scientist and author Tim Flannery drops by The Hour studios to discuss his latest book Now or Never: A Sustainable Future for Australia?. Toronto readers may be interested in attending Flannery's conversation about the book with the CBC's Anna Maria Tremonti at 7pm tonight at the Bram & Blum Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library. Tickets are free.

Actress Patricia Clarkson dropped by The Hour studios during the Toronto Film Fest to discuss Cairo Time, her latest movie where she plays a Canadian in Cairo.

Wednesday, October 14th

Canadian comedy darling Catherine O'Hara returns to The Hour to promote her latest voice over project, Where the Wild Things Are which opens in theatres this weekend.

Thursday, October 15th

AIDS activist Stephen Lewis returns to The Hour to promote the new five year campaign his foundation (the Stephen Lewis Foundation) launched last week to raise $100 million dollars over five years called "A Dare to Remember". The campaign involves raising pledge money by either challenging yourself or a friend to a dare.

Recently retired Calgary Flame, Theoren Fleury, drops in to The Hour for an exclusive interview about his new book and the allegations that he suffered sexual abuse as a young hockey player.

Friday, October 16th

As always, Fridays lets us catch some of the best interviews of the past couple weeks for a second time... this week, we take a second look at:

Michael Buble

Patricia Clarkson

Clive Owen

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During this week of giving thanks, please don't forget to donate to your local food bank. Food banks across Canada have seen a sharp increase in the number of people coming to them for help and in turn, could really use our help to keep their shelves well stocked.

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