Bob's Basement: A Podcast About Change

In December 2022 Bob travelled to Treasure Beach Jamaica. And oh what a treasure it was! There he met entrepreneur and real estate developer Kirin Singh. A fellow Canadian Kirin had visited Jamaica in 2017 and thought "I'd really like to live here!" ....something most Canadians think when they travel south. The difference here is - She has done it! Talk about change!

Also check out the listing for her villa that is available for rentals - it's stunning!

https://jamaicaescapes.com/treasure-beach-jamaica-destiny

Award-winning actress and activist, Loretta Swit, who received the BETTY WHITE Award from Actors & Others for Animals in 2017, joins Bob to talk about her new fragrance and her new book available at www.switheart.org.

Of course they also talk about her many years as a stage and screen actor....and dive deep into the many changes that happened on the iconic television show MASH. 

WARNING:  There is Forty Creek Whisky consumed during this episode.

Adam Robinson knows about change.  He was the head of engineering at Evanov Radio Group for many years and during those years the company grew from 3 stations to something like 19.  All of those stations needed studios built.   Including 103.9 PROUD FM where Bob and Adam met.  If you are a fan of Bob's Basement then you know we owe Adam a huge thanks - as he helped Bob put together his basement studio and still to this day Bob records on a mic that Adam has "lent" him.  

This episode was recorded in early December of 2022.  

Jim Lang is celebrating 9 years as the morning show host on 105.9 The Region this year.   He has done television.   He has done radio.  He has done play by play.  He has done talk radio.   He has done sports radio.  And now he is in the basement to talk "change"

Bob and Jim talk about how growing up in a military household prepared him for all the unexpected changes that can come with a career in broadcast.   

Jim and Bob also discuss how technology has greatly changed the evolution of how traditional radio is made and consumed.

Talk about change!  One minute you're doing your successful morning show with a side hustle of a little voice work here and there...and the next you're on CNN, Good Morning America and Ryan Seacrest?!!?!?

That's what happened to Kat Callahan when she revealed that she is the voice of Tik Tok.

(Trust me you've heard her)

BUT Bob and Kat go waaaay back.  The currently work for the same company and it is the second time they have.  (Radio is a very small industry)

Take a listen!

Joel Carriere is responsible for bringing us some of the most iconic music in modern Canadian music history.  His record label and launched the careers of bands like Alexisonfire, City and Colour, Arkells, Monster Truck, The Dirty Nil, The Sheepdogs and many many more.  He has a unique viewpoint on how radio and records and band management have changed over the last twenty years.  Oh and he also recently broke his penis.  No joke.  SO WE HAD TO TALK ABOUT THAT.

About Karl Wolf:Karl Wolf is a Lebanese-Canadian musician raised in Dubai and based in Toronto. He is a singer, songwriter and producer who has released 5 certified Gold singles in addition to his 4X platinum international hit, “Africa”. Having collaborated with the likes of Timbaland, Juicy J, Fatman Scoop, among others, the MTV Europe and 6-time SOCAN award winner has now released 9 studio albums and is still going strong!

Karl and Bob have a very candid conversation about the changes in the music and radio industry.  Karl talks about the negative feedback he received after putting his own spin on what is considered a classic 80s tune.  And Karl talks about his upcoming cross Canada DIY live tour!

Jeff Domet and Bob began their broadcast journey's as interns on Edge 102's Humble and Fred Show.  Listen in as they discuss changes in the media landscape and changes in their personal lives.  Shawarma - is the first person to actually record INSIDE Bob's Basement.   A momentous occasion to be sure!

That was the original description of Episode 66.   But thanks to a technical glitch (aka Bob messing up) that one hour + episode is gone....forever.   In the meantime take a quick listen to an update from Bob and him talking to some youths about change.  Yes.  Youths.