This week, a most compelling read titled 'Cracking Up' 'From rising star to junkie despair - an unlikely addicts memoir.'

It is the amazing story of Canadian entrepreneur Gordon Lownds; co-founder of both Sleep Country Canada and ListenUP! Canada.

Lownds opens up about his descent into a 1,000 day hellish battle with cocaine which included a stripper, an arrest, an overdose and finally the support of friends who helped him on his way to recovery.

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'We Regret To Inform You'. 5 dreaded words heard when applying for a job, and the title of a fascinating podcast hosted by Sidney and Terry O'Reilly.

Learn how Jim Carrey, Josh Allen, Monty Python, Mariska Hargitay, and more dealt with rejection and how those rejections inspired them to great success. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO and @ETPCanada.

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Cliff Thorburn is the first Canadian player to win the World Snooker Championship. He also was first to achieve a 147 maximum break and was twice top ranked in the world. He's a member of several Sports Hall's of Fame and a Member of the Order of Canada. Wait ill you hear the story of who tore a hole in the Governor Generals pool table. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO and @ETPCanada.

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Musician, composer, scorer of film and TV and now author of ''Unplugged'', talks about working with industry giants, Billy Joel, Johnny Mathis, Jimmy Webb, Michael McDonald, Ronnie Hawkins as well as a somewhat awkward friendship with attorney Alan Dershowitz during the O.J Simpson trial. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO and @ETPCanada.

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Scientist, award winning television and radio contributor, best selling author, and publisher of the weekly newsletter 'The Bat Signal', Dan Riskin riffs on karma, a man who was bitten by 200 snakes...on purpose, and of course, his passion BATS. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO and @ETPCanada.

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Anthony Wilson-Smith, President and CEO of Historica Canada, the people who bring you the Canadian Encyclopedia and the iconic Heritage Minutes, talks about their role in inspiring people to explore, and learn about Canada's history.

From the liberation of the Netherlands, to the discovery of insulin, to the birth of Superman; in addition to heroes and role models such as Laura Secord, and Terry Fox. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO and @ETPCanada.

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Canada's iconic rock 'n roll band Triumph. With 18 gold and 9 platinum awards to their name, they've also been inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame, and The Canadian Music Hall of Fame to name a few. Drummer and co-founder Gil Moore talks about the band's success as well as the world class Metalworks Studio and Metalworks Institute. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO and @ETPCanada.

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3 decades after renowned comedian Kenny Robinson began his iconic stand up comedy showcase he is being honoured in a highly anticipated documentary 'People of Comedy- Celebrating 30 years of The Nubian Show, which features performances by Robinson and special guests including Russell Peters.  Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO and @ETPCanada.

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Veteran broadcaster Rick Ringer recalls his nearly 2 decade run at Toronto's iconic CHUM-FM, working in management, along with his passion for acting and the Green Bay Packers. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO and @ETPCanada.

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Three time Juno nominee, musician, producer and band leader of the Jay Douglas All Star Band talks about the documentary 'Play it Loud. How Toronto Got Soul' which focuses on Douglas and the lasting influence of Jamaican music on Toronto's largely white music scene in the 1960's. Brought to you by @TomsPlaceTO and @ETPCanada.

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