It's America's Hat time, and I hope you're ready to get dowwwwwn, because this is your last dose of our dulcet Hoosier tones over the airwaves and my manic blogging until after Spring Break. Don't worry, we'll be back full force March 31st at our new time: Thursdays noon to 2PM on WNUR 89.3FM.
This week, Ted spoke with Brent about Canadian film and television programming, including shows like 18 to Life and Heartland, as well as American shows filmed in Canada, like Psych and Fringe.
Although Canadian TV is highly influenced by US programming, the CBC (Canada's national public radio and television broadcaster) mandates that a certain amount of TV be of domestic origin in both content and actor pool. Specifically, 60% of television programming must be Canadian-produced and 50% during prime time. Canada supporting Canada. Pretty cool, eh?
Brent's recommendation for a Canadian classic was the CBC short Log Driver's Waltz. Originally a Canadian folk song by Wade Hemsworth, the song was turned into a part live-action part animated short that aired between hockey games instead of commercials. Check. It. Out.
Also, speaking of Brent...THIS.
That intense stare belongs to Brent, a CBC Radio 3 Producer by day, extra in Smallville...also by day. Because American shows frequently shoot in Vancouver, particularly at the CBC studios, sometimes staff members get pulled into roles as extras, and it would seem that Brent had that special somethin' that caught the casting director's eye. Young Cop #1, Smallville, Season 7 Episode 2. If you like what you see, check out more HERE.
This week, we broadcast an interview with Toronto-based chiptune artist jefftheworld and caught up with New Foundland group Hey Rosetta! on their way to SXSW. If you missed them on air, check out our interviews on our Artist Interviews and Sessions page.
Shows of Interest:
Friday, March 25
Friday, March 25
Saturday, March 26
Sunday, March 27
Monday, March 28
Tracks of the Week:
Hay's Pick:
"Montreal -40ºC" - Malajube
Malajube is a francophone indie rock band based in Montreal, currently signed to Dare to Care Records. Rock-y and fun, but with some morose minor chords, this song is going to make you want to make the journey up north to Montreal, even if it is freezing cold.
Ted's Pick:
"Scratch It" - Dog Day
"Listen with me on this one. I think this song might have NFAs?"
Low-fi and grungecore.
In two weeks at our new time on Thursdays from noon to 2PM, we'll be talking about our plans for the new quarter.
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