The Strombo Show - March 9th, 2014

Tonight in the broom closet, George welcomes Broken Bells.  Broken Bells is a collaboration between James Mercer, frontman for The Shins, and Brian Burton, otherwise known as Danger Mouse.  Broken Bells recently released their second album, After the Disco. Although they tour with a band, Mercer and Burton  write and record as a duo.  This is the second album they have released in the past few years, along with an EP.  Check out the first single from their new album.  

Maxwell McCabe-Lokos, Canadian actor/writer, stops by to discuss his new role in "The Husband". 

As always the Magnificent Seven Countdown brings the best new music, and the Big Lie Down set as we close out the show.

You can hear The Strombo Show on CBC Radio 2 on Sunday nights, from 8 to 11 pm.  

See you there.  ;)

George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight: January 7-11, 2013

One of the greatest aspects of George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight is its promotion of Canadian content and this week is no exception. We get to meet our nation’s stars and listen to some fantastic in depth interviews. Here is what this week has in store for us.

MONDAY 7 JANUARY 2013

Yannick Bisson may have been born in Montreal, but he began acting when he moved to Toronto as a teenager. He starred in the TV movie Hockey Night with Megan Follows (Anne of Green Gables) and Rick Moranis.  Although he has starred in other Canadian series and features such as High Tide, Soul Food, Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye, and other projects he is often associated with his lead role in Murdoch Mysteries which has its sixth season premiere tonight at 9pm (9:30NT). Yannick is married to Chantal Craig and has three adult daughters Brianna, Dominique, and Mikaela. Yannick will discuss his career and life with George. Our panel includes

Lauren Hammersley When Lauren isn’t doing photography and stand-up comedy, she is acting full time. She has starred in Stag, Jon Dore Television Show, and Mr. D.

TUESDAY 8 JANUARY 2013

David Sutcliffe is originally from Saskatoon and holds an English Literature degree from University of Toronto. David’s varsity basketball career was short lived as he had sustained a knee injury and later moved to waiting tables at a greasy diner while he pursued acting. He is most known for his roles on Gilmore Girls, Private Practice and has now moved onto Cracked, an hour long crime drama on CBC. George will discuss acting, psychology and TV with David. And our panel features 

Shaun Majumder was born in Burlington, Newfoundland to a European descended mother and Bengali Hindu Indian father. He started his career on YTV’s Clips, but is most known for his work on CBC’s This Hour has 22 Minutes. Although he is associated with his alter ego, Raj Binder, Shaun has appeared on other shows like Republic of Doyle and The Firm. He also played Kumar’s brother in Harold and Kumar go to White Castle.  Shaun is also proud of his Newfoundland heritage and it shows in his HBO documentary Every Word is Absolutely True. 

WED 9 JANUARY 2013

Adam Rueben Beach is a Canadian Saulteaux actor who was born in Ashern, Manitoba. He grew up on the Lake Manitoba/Dog Cree First Nation Reserve and lost his mother when he was eight years old to a drunk driver. Eight months after his mother’s death, his father drowned in a nearby community unable to deal with his grief. He and his brothers were put into residential schools before embarking on his illustrious career in television and film. Adam has starred in Smoke Signals, Walker Texas Ranger, Flags of our Fathers, Windtalkers, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Law and Order: SVU, Skinwalkers, Thief of Time and now the lead on Arctic Air. He is also currently involved in the Idle No More campaign. George discusses acting, filming up north, and getting older with Adam. The panel features stand-up comedian Darrin Rose

Darrin Rose can be seen as Bill on Mr. D. Audiences may also know him from his time on Videos on Trial.

THURSDAY 10 JANUARY 2013

Ron James was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and has a degree in History and Political Science from Acadia University. He originally intended to be a History Teacher, but fell under the influence of Helen Starr Bogg who ran the theatre program there. Upon graduating he moved to Toronto where he worked at Second City and later moved to LA where he had an interesting career. He has also done voice work in animation for shows including Star Wars: Ewoks and RoboCop: The Animated Series. James also played a bank security guard in Tommy Boy. Ron is mostly known for his stand-up comedy and associated with The Ron James Show, which debuted its fourth season premiere earlier this week.

Plus, our comedy panel features stand-up comedian Jonny Harris

Jonny Harris is a Canadian comedian from Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and can be seen as George on Murdoch Mysteries, which had its sixth season premiere on Monday night. He has also appeared on the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Halifax Comedy Festival, The Debaters and The Sketchertons. 

Friday’s show will feature the best of the week. 

Remember to tune into CBC Radio 2  tomorrow night to hear the conclusion of The Hundo on on The Strombo Show where George will count down the top 50 songs of 2012.

George Strombo this week

The Strombo Show  

Sunday evening 8pm 'til 11

On the Strombo Show CBC Radio 2's Bob Mackowycz stops in to plays a collection of songs with City names in the title. Also they premiere a new weekly segment called The Blend, which is a 15 minute mix from creative folks. The first mix is from Vancouver producer/musicologist Sipreano. Plus the G12 and other regular favourites. 

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George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight 
this week

January 31, 2011

Professional poker player and now author Annie Duke.

February 1, 2011

'Scrubs' Actor  Zach Braff

is in The High Cost of Living

 

February 2, 2011

Actor Stuart Townsend

will play the title character in XIII

February 3, 2011

Vanilla Ice a.k.a. Robert VanWinkle 

has a fascinating story to tell

February 4, 2011

Journalist and Author Mark Hertsgaard

and

Psychedelic power pop band Mystery Jets

 For more info on these guests go to strombo.com

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One more thing. I rented and watched Score A Hockey Musical for the first time today. I love funny Canadian films that don't take themselves seriously. I laughed a lot. I was entertained by it's kitschy homespun national playfulness! I was also surprised how good George was in the role of  Hockey Arena Announcer. He always seems to put himself down by declaring he is 'not an actor and can only play himself', but he ends up in a lot of Canadian films despite his modesty, and I am convinced he is improving as an actor and he can no longer claim he 'can't really act'. Well done!


Just my opinion.

Repeat, repeat....I said WHAT?

Hope your weekend's gone well.... just sitting at my desk, listening to excellent tunes & most awesomely: 'Cabin In The Woods' & 'Look Who's Evil Now' from
The Evil Dead Musical, on
The Strombo Show. (Every Sunday 8pm - Midnight on CBC Radio 2.)

Upcoming guests for
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight.

Yes, we have a week of repeats.....according to George; he, Raine Maida &
Chantal Kreviazuk are off to play with polar bears in Churchill Manitoba.

So, here are some not so oldies, but some goodies:

Mon, Nov 8
A selfish plug to wish my sweetness A HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY....Love you BenJammin'!
So, speaking of sons....here we have one, with his equally talented father.

Martin Sheen & Emilio Estevez

Tues, Nov 9
Simply? A very funny comedian.

Billy Connolly

Wed, Nov 10
One of the most talented, down to earth, character actors out there.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Thur, Nov 11
Director to some shows you'd recognize: 24, ER, Deadwood.
He's facing controversy with a documentary he filmed called "Waiting for 'Superman'" about the failures of public schooling.

Davis Guggenheim

Fri, Nov 12
The couple that showed the world, romance can flourish, even under wraps.
(2 for 1 Plastic surgery....awwwww.)

Gene Simmons & Shannon Tweed

Triple Ten Thanksgiving - 10/10/10

Happy Thanksgiving!

May your giving of thanks include many positives in your life. And hey, even negatives deserve a thanks...when you have the ability to take something good from it. At times it may seem, as if there are far too many negatives in our life, but understanding the situation & the source can sometimes thrust us into the knowing, the acceptance & the lesson learned. My thanks are far too many to list here & my hope is that it's the same for you. May your Thanksgiving include friends, family, comforts & a hot meal, as not all of us are quite so fortunate.

Sun, Oct. 10
Once your belly is full & contentment follows, why not finish your evening up with George & The Strombo Show on CBC Radio 2

Mon, Oct. 11

Jonathan Safron Foer, a young American author with a recently published vegetarian minded book, 'Eating Animals.

Anthony Bourdain, also an American author, but most recognized as a chef with an opinionated outlook on food & cultures. Who, controversially, considers vegetarianism to be a "First World luxury."

Tues, Oct. 12

Margaret Trudeau has just published her 3rd memoir 'Changing My Mind' which has her reflecting life, through her late-diagnosed mental illness of Bi-Polar, in hopes of helping others.

Eliminated Battle of the Blades Pair....who are you betting on?

Wed, Oct. 13

Paul Anka will also be in town for the following night to perform a concert at Massey Hall. (Perhaps he'll write a theme song for George's newly renamed show!)

Thur, Oct. 14

Juliette Lewis - Having been banged up and sore from a hit-and-run this last Wed, I'm a-wondering if the interview will be from TIFF, or if it'll be a live taping? Regardless, hopefully she's on the mend.

Fri, Oct. 15

M.I.A. - Performer, songwriter, activist, philanthropist...a true individual in today's standards, is kicking off her Fall /\/\/\Y/\ (Maya) tour.

The XX - Performance by the exex.
British Tories had used one of their songs recently, at a political event, by this Indie band without their permission.
(I would consider that to be a 'double cross', wouldn't you?)...groan.

July 4-9 hot and lazy

Sunday July the 4th tune in for four hours of commercial-free music, from the known and popular to the new and unexplored. This Sunday they feature the Warped Tour. In July The Strombo Show will still be broadcasting or rebroadcasting the radio show while George continues his vacation in LA. You'll have to tune in to see about special July shows. CBC Radio 2 eight until Midnight every Sunday night.

A regular contributor to The Strombo Show, Rich Terfry who also has his own radio show on CBC Radio 2 was on the stage at the Jazz Festival as Buck 65 on Canada Day.
Also on Canada Day Strombo was at a concert given to Canucks in LA by Sloan (who wrote The Hour's theme song)


Monday July 05
George interviews Meatloaf
Hang Cool Teddy Bear

Comedian, actress and Montrealer Caroline Rhea

and Actress Michelle Forbes

Tuesday July 06
George converses with Canadian Singer Michael Buble

Actress Patricia Clarkson

and Actor Clive Owen.

Wednesday July 07
Comedian, Actress Andrea Martin

Actor Viggo Mortensen

and Michael Douglas who's recent film
Solitary Man is reviewed here

Thursday July 08
Best of Faith Show


Friday July 9th
No show.

Please check in with The Hour's website for news, cool contests and to view your favourite interviews throughout the summer.

The Strombo Show request line

The Strombo Show is having some ALL Request shows coming up.
They are taking requests by Skype now!

You can find them on your Skype by searching for Strombo Show. If you have Skype and a mic, leave your enthusiastic and detailed request for a song you love and want to share with everyone on George's voice mail. Maybe something Canadian to show the Olympic pride... or a song loved and long forgotten... or some new tune you just discovered...
Let everyone know!

If you are unable to skype to the show you can call 416-205-6226 and leave a request that way, but if outside the GTA long distance charges may apply.


The Strombo Show can be found on CBC Radio 2
listen online
Sunday Nights 8-12
or on your radio dial
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Finishing off 2009 in Strombo style...

Happy Holiday Season to all & may the end of 2009 hold relaxation & mellow reflecting on another year gone by. Easier to attain then you think:

From the Facebook group, The Strombo Show:
"Anyone listening in strange wintery places?
Dare we say, an All-Country Sad Off tonight? Bob is in with his Saddest Country songs.
The Strombo show continues with our last show of 2009.
8pm- Midnight All Across Canada.
Saving Radio 2. (That's a joke)
Commercial Free.
Fife Master's, Parisian hipsters, Twins and Love and... Porn are just some of the things we will be serving up tonight."
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The Hour's shows for Dec 28 - Jan 1

Mon, Dec 28

Michael Moore, Nickelback, Morgan Freeman

Tues, Dec 29

Howie Mandel, Michaelle Jean, Stephen King

Wed, Dec 30

Andre Agassi, Jimmy Carter, Drew Barrymore

Thur, Dec 31

NYE SPECIAL ~ Featuring Al Gore

Fri, Dec 1st ~ Repeat: NYE SPECIAL

Don't forget, if you didn't get a chance to see The Hour's Holiday Music Special you can watch it on their site: cbc.ca/thehour
AND.... if there's any tracks from the show that you can't do without, you can download them HERE.

Happy New Year's Everyone!

The Hour will continue the season with brand new shows, starting on Mon, January 4th, 2010.