Same Difference - JRN Radio

Ever wonder how musicians create harmonies? In our final episode of the season, producer Adrian Bueno explores how musicians from different communities produce harmonies, and how it allows them to find harmony within their lives.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

Zoe Robinson realized she was not in the right body at the age of 55. From there, she began a gender journey that opened her mind and changed her life. In this episode, producer and Same Difference host Gracie Brison introduces us to Zoe and sheds light on one trans woman’s path to becoming her true self.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

Cannabis, marijuana, doobie, devil’s lettuce. 

In this episode, producer Bela Lopes dives into the history of weed prohibition and racist policies affecting stoners of colour from the 1930s to modern day.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

What does Hakka mean to you? That’s the question that Erin Navarro tries to discover when she spent the day cooking with her Hakka mother, Christine. What if we could hop in and look at how Erin’s cooking goe- Oh wait, you COULD do that! Sit back and enjoy an half-an-hour adventure, with witty conversations, heartfelt stories, and an aurally delicious Hakka dinner, produced and hosted by Minh Truong and Selina Setrakian.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

The love of hockey starts with Paul Kariya and Team Canada, but the game’s culture reveals racism, bullying and exclusion. As an Asian Canadian hoping to start a career in hockey media, producer Daniel Centeno navigates the highs and lows of the sport, speaking to individuals about their experiences with the game and whether more diversity and inclusion are possible.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

The future of feminism is here. In this episode, producer Leen Blaibleh takes us through the compelling stories and experiences of four minority women who are redefining the movement daily.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

The Parkdale area of Toronto is all about community. But what happened to that community when it got rocked by an influx of vegans determined to spread their message and make money? Producer Jasmine Rach and Vegandale owner Hellenic Vincent De Paul have a heated conversation about inclusion and race within Parkdale.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

The Canadian identity is hard to define—and it varies wildly from person to person. Especially for racialized Canadians, the question of our national identity is a complicated one. In this episode, producer Shakir Rimzy speaks to racialized public servants about fitting into Canadian culture and being part of “the system”.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

It’s never easy learning that your parents aren’t right for each other. For many people who grew up in blended families, divorce is the first step in that direction. But what comes after? In this episode, producer Vanessa Balintec speaks to three women about their experience growing up in complex blended families.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

CONIFA is soccer’s global governing body for groups that don’t confine to FIFA’s terms. Their mission allows people to bring together their community through international soccer competitions. In this episode, producer John Longo talks to two teams to understand how and why a team is created through CONIFA.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido