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It's Time to Face the World this week on WireTap when Jonathan finds himself the subject of a new Dutch shockumentary that all but assassinates his character.  Scenes include him arguing with his butcher, and dancing with his eyes closed...to Bette Midler's Beast of Burden.  Plus, Howard invites Jonathan to give a speech at the Official Howard Chackowicz Fan Club's next meeting.  That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Untamed children run wild through the streets of Paris this week on WireTap as Heather O'Neill reads her latest short story "The Little Wolf-Boy of Northern Quebec".  And the never-ending search for a WireTap intern continues with the unlikeliest candidate yet: Jonathan's father. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Jonathan explores the world of secret intensions this week on WireTap.  Imagine if your unconscious were able to say what was actually on its mind.  Reverse speech analyst David John Oates explores the hidden messages embedded backwards in our everyday conversations.  Plus, when Josh's anger finally gets him kicked off the show, we introduce method actor Chad Chadington as his replacement.  That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

S4E08 - The Tortoise and the Bunny

Sometimes Jonathan is just Fortune's Fool.  Listen in as he speaks with a luck expert to get to the root of his misfortune; Howard winds up at the doctor's office with an unlucky tummy ache; and Gregor tests his luck, and Jonathan's friendship, at a Las Vegas Casino. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

It's not just children that enjoy a play date. Gregor invites Jonathan to embrace his inner-child on a fun filled adventure in the park. Plus, Governor General Award nominee and Montreal native Heather O'Neil reads her short story, Welcome to La La Land. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Jonathan checks out a blog this week on WireTap - a blog created by a former intern on the show. And to his horror, she's posted less-than- stellar moments from his studio recordings for all the world to hear. Gregor builds Jonathan his very own helmet, and a UFO Abduction Insurance provider discusses the risk that he's protecting his clients against. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Jonathan gets the lowdown on laughter this week on WireTap - How to be Funny. Listen in, as two "humourologists" lay down the rules of comedy, from dancing with a lampshade on your head to the ins and outs of comedic timing. Also, Howard tries to spice things up on with some good old canned laughter. Will it do the trick? Find out on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Jonathan's pal Josh decides to rid himself of his material possessions this week on WireTap. He's determined to hit the road, wandering hobo-style from place to place. And Gregor tries to convince Jonathan to speak in a Brooklyn accent in order to boost his tough-guycredibility. Is Jonathan loopy enough to take advice from Gregor? "Far-Off Places", on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.

Meet Picasso Goldstein this week on WireTap. Behind every great artist, there is another great artist whose ideas were ripped off. This week on WireTap, discover the true genius behind the legendary Picasso: his little-known contemporary, Picasso Goldstein.  Also, Howard takes a stab at live radio reporting as he investigates Jonathan's many dark secrets. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.