New & Noteworthy

A new episode of dungeon synth, death metal, and wizardry! It's Free Wizard Radio with DJ Ryan the Plaid. 

In this episode of Mondo Rando Radio, Ranolph J. welcomes Stephen Grieg to the show for a chat about tap dancing. 

This week on Midtown Conversations, host Danielle Deveau visits KWAG for a tour of the new exhibition SOS: A Story of Survival, Part II - The Body.Curator Darryn Doull walks us through the works, which collectively consider the impacts of climate change, war and conflict, and food and housing insecurity on our living bodies. Viewers are asked to consider: How will we survive as our shared environment collapses around us?

We also chat with Amy Smoke, whose work with Land Back Camp (alongside Bangishimo and Erik O'Neill) is featured in the show. 

Welcome to the second season of Afronights w/ Digimillennials! We've got an exciting new host, Ediri Obor, but the same focus on exploring and celebrating African and black culture in Waterloo Region. 

In this episode of Mondo Rando Radio, Rando welcomes Nathan Lee for an in-depth chat on board games. 

Host Danielle Deveau interviews STEPHEN PREECE, President of the Grand River Jazz Society and founder of The Jazz Room in Waterloo.

They talk about:

 -how The Jazz Room found a home
 -the importance of live music and supporting artists in our communities
 -the challenges that local cultural organizations continue to face

We also dig into the archives for an interview with MARY-CATHERINE PAZZANO that Allison Dyjach captured for @onthescenekw last year.

They talk:

-the road to becoming a working musician
-favourite local venues @thejazzroom and @registrytheatre

This season our theme music is "Locanita" from @juneytyetkiner.

Great big special thanks to the Grand Valley Construction Association for their sponsorship of this community program!

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In the first episode of season 8, Mackenzie and Justine are joined by DFKW's culture and policy lead Rachel Radyck who talks about why DFKW is such a great place to volunteer. They also discuss the organizational culture and values and how people can get involved (even if they don't have dogs). Rachel also goes through a quick Kibbles and Bits segment where she talks about her favourite pup-friendly spots in KW. 

In the first episode of Inside the Musical Mind, host Caleb Khuu welcomes acclaimed singer and songwriter Rosie Samra for a deep dive into her musical mind. 

Allison Dyjach is live from AOK craft beer bar and arcade in downtown Kitchener. She is joined by local musician Joshua Pascua KW supergroup Hung.

Host Danielle Deveau chats with Danny Michel about his new album: Ghost Town.

Interview discusses:

• the process of writing and recording this album (spoiler: it was really hard)
• what inspired him
• how many times does every song need to be fully recorded and mixed...really....
• what it's like being a solo artist in Canada
• how long has he actually been collaborating with Rob Carli
• and what does he REALLY think about all those carnival rides featured in his video for "The Point of No Return"