The Jim Richards Show

It's "Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday" with Gary Direnfeld. David and Gary discuss how a parent's job with their teens is to "be a consultant" and having just survived quadruple bypass surgery, Gary shares some recovery tips.

 Citing COVID-19 concerns, Neil Young won’t perform at Farm Aid 2022, Adele's Vegas residency announcement, and much more on This Week's Music Notes with Music journalist, broadcaster and music promoter Eric Alper

Some of David's interviews with the story makers of the week.

Candy Funhouse is looking for a Chief Candy Officer! Anyone age 5 and up can apply – and it pays up to 6 figures. Candyologists Vanessa Janakijevski-Rebelo and Stephanie West give us the lowdown.

SickKids Foundation CEO Ted Garrard joins David to discuss SickKids scaling up its mental health neuropsychological assessment program, helping children with physical illnesses get critical mental health support they need.

At a Nova Scotia restaurant, a newly arrived Ukrainian refugee received a generous $500 tip. It happened at Betty's at the Kitch. David and the restaurant's co-owner Danielle King discuss the story.

Toronto-based Comedian Natalie Norman talks about the heat wave, her and David debate the finer points of sanitation at pools, and whether beaches are worth it. Her show We Will Date You is currently playing the Hamilton Fringe Festival.

It's not games night with Foreign Correspondent Tony Five. 

Instead, some serious discussions about candy...

Also important: this candy was made with gum Arabic, sugar, and a date-like fruit that was called the jujube fruit. This is where the candy got its name and the moniker has remained ever since, even after its introduction in the US.

Some stories from around the country, including one about a guy who's cats were flown to BC without him.

Call in Topic: What is something you once thought was true, but you don't anymore?

The Movie Game with producer Tony.

Producer Ben joins the show for a health check and give his personal answers on the call in topic.

The CYOC restaurant (Create Your Own Cheesecake & Cheesesteak), Dippin' Don'ts, and what frozen pizza makes the best frisbee with Dennis Lee, a Chicago-based food writer whose main goal is to ruin food for everyone

 "Games Night" with Foreign Correspondent Tony Five live from London, England

Tonight, Topsy Turvy Tony and later a music game that will make you return your airpods.

The CYOC restaurant (Create Your Own Cheesecake & Cheesesteak), Dippin' Don'ts, and what frozen pizza makes the best frisbee with Dennis Lee, a Chicago-based food writer whose main goal is to ruin food for everyone

The Pope's Canadian "Apology Tour", the historic correction Canada's housing market faces, and more on our "Untitled Political Segment" with political commentator Trevor Mayoh

Comedian Natasha Vinik joins us for our weekly segment, Oops, I Dated Again! Natasha shares regular dating stories. This week, Natasha helps and ex with his online dating profile, and we discuss soft red flags!