Listen to the Badham Christmas Special featuring special guest Dorothy Maxine Badham as we recall Christmas past, present and future. A call from brother Perry & good memories.

Dorothy Maxine Badham- Nurse, Singer, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and GreatGrandMother better referred to as GG

John Badham- Narrates "What is Christmas"

SP - quote - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

SP- Forecast - Mild but calm palpable thoughts simmering with salt & sweet and the odd painful crunch.

Meet the real Stevie 'B'...Steve Burrows moves to Grimsby, stays in touch and expands his real estate market around the golden horseshoe. A good friend and Karaoke star, Steve's passion for music is undeniable, listen in as he talks with us on Strictly Personal.

Steven Burrows (Real Estate Agent) Singer, Song Writer and Karaoke star.

John Badham - Narrates JFK days.

SP-Quote - "Don't grow up!....It's a Trap!"

SP- Forecast - "swirling madness surrounds the temples, but will eventually numb you on a full moonlite nite with minty air."

Now retired Designer, and chilling out in Saskatoon, I catch up with Sports Broadcaster (my Uncle) Dale Isaac recalling CFL memories and good times with family. 

Dale Isaac, Designer, CTV & CFL Football Broadcaster

John Badham voice of the Argos, call highlight vs Ticats

SP- Quote - "Don't Show off, Talk less, Learn Daily, Help others, Laugh more, Ignore negativity, Live longer"  by'Thinking Humanity'

SP - Forecast - "Winds from the west with a toss of character and warm thoughts."

My good friend Jody Zedor and I catch up on latest stuff going on as we head into the fall and a potential 2nd wave.

Jody Zedor IT Specialist  - Hitachi

John Badham news update

SP - Quote   "Go for someone who is not only proud to have you, but will take risks to keep you"

SP -Forecast - A squeezing pressure system and falling optimism fills a frigid fall touch.

For a certain generation of B.C. Lions fandom, that man was J.P. McConnell, one of Vancouver’s most recognizable play-by-play announcers.

I connected with part mythmaker, evangelist and journalist JP McConnell, Hall of Fame broadcaster now retired, in the South of France. Life is generally good while he rehabs a knee replacement.

John Badham has you arm chair quarterbacking the final minute of BC vs Edmonton (1983)

SP - Quote - If after you are grown, you think back on your father and your childhood, and you smile, you were raised by a great man.

'Thinking Humanity'

 SP - Forecast - clarity and purpose throughout the day with a dash of zip it and hurling F bombs during darkness.

#cfl #football #France #Broadcasting #VancouverBC #Canada

Join me as we connect with good friend Dalton Albrecht who is never short on words or opinions. Dalton and I go back some 25 years and he is just back from Florida after an essential trip to get his car from down south.

Dalton Albrecht LLB, EY-Law Firm, Customs & Trade Tax Law

John Badham -interview with Ferguson Jenkins

SP - Quote- Some of the best advice I've been given:

"Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from"

"Thinking Humanity"

SP- Forecast- Sticky, with indoor energy, and smiles turning to rolling eyes later on.

She's been living in France for many years, Su Downey and I get a chance to connect and recall some memories. Su, les competences en rembourrage sont utiles pour faire des masques pendant Covid19. Su keeps busy operating a home upholstery business, cycling and being mom to her two kids.

Su Downey - Owner/Operator - Workshop by Su

John Badham and some CFL Ottawa Rough Riders play by play.

SP - Quote - It's easy to make 15 friends in one year,

but keeping one friend for 15 years is special.

Bill King and Aunt Carol living in Edmonton, my Uncle Bill celebrates his 91st birthday, my call with them to catch up on his special day. The secret sauce to longevity a good sense of humour and loving family. 

Bill King - Uncle, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and part time Comedian.

Bree Taylor - Feature at the end with newly released single

                        "Last Breath" ....Big Thumbs Up on this one!

SP - Quote - "Don't grow up to fast, to soon, save some time    for...  dreaming"  

'Thinking Humanity'

SP - Forecast - A trickle of imagination and a splash of hope gusting throughout the week.

Mike Melnik after 35 years having fun radio wave surfing has no plans to really retire. Mike keeps a hand in broadcasting, advertising and marketing for radio and commercials with his own company. Mike and I connected to catch up and recall some of the hay day on KRUZ radio out of Peterborough and the morning show he and John Badham did.

Mike Melnik - Owner of Impact Communications- Audio & Video Company

SP - Quote - "I used to think communication was KEY until I realized comprehension is.. You can communicate all you want to someone, but if they don't understand you, ..it won't reach them the way you need it to."

'Thinking Humanity'

His view of the markets, the future of COVID, and balancing a busy household during these difficult times, good friend Kairas Mehta joins me to chat.

Kairas Mehta- Investment Advisor - Manulife Securities  

John Badham's 1993 broadcast of Eric Lindross 50th goal with Oshawa Generals

SP - Quote - "Roses are red, April is grey, I hope we can leave our homes and go

                         out in May"

SP - Forecast - A wink of brilliance followed by a drink of despair, up your game

                               throughout the day and it will give way to a smile.