Our Favourite Clips - Sex, Drugs & Rock 'N' Roll - Part 3

To complete the Tre dear readers. My third and final contribution of my favourite interviews for my themed selection of Sex, Drugs & Rock 'N' Roll.

Sex - Covered by the wonderful Sue Johanson.

Drugs - Trailer Park Boys... 'nuff said.

Rock 'N' Roll - What could be more Rock 'N' Roll than having a huge tiger in the studio? Awesome. Just Awesome.

But I was scooped. Last night's re-run featured the appearance of Robbie the Tiger and his trainer, Dave Salmoni in studio. However - such a lovely creature deserves to be watched again and again. And Robbie ain't half bad either.

Love a lot about this interview. The profession of Robbie's previous owner is interesting to say the least, there's the question of what might ensue when the raw meat runs out, a shout out to the amazing Chris Rock and MOST importantly - a clarity on the level of respect and awe that we should afford these rare and magnificent animals.

Tiger Time on The Hour. Like Hammer Time was to the 80's but WAY cooler and minus the stupid pants! OK... it's nothing like Hammer Time. Enjoy HERE

Before you go... what would Rock 'N' Roll be without an encore? There have been many amazing artists interviewed on The Hour so the choice of only one is difficult. In the spirit of Rock 'N' Roll... a BONUS clip. With incredible depth, integrity and masterful musicianship this artist distinguishes himself. Whether with Rage Against the Machine or in his solo work as 'The Nightwatchman' Tom Morello is a ground breaker on every level. Political but not preachy. Talented but not arrogant.

Enjoy a rewatch of the Tom Morello Interview HERE

Our Favourite Clips - Sex, Drugs & Rock 'N' Roll - Part 2

As we burn through another week of re-runs and post our individual top three interviews - I'd made the choice to post the lighter side & theme it up. Up today is part 2 of Sex, Drugs & Rock 'N' Roll. Drugs. In case you were high and didn't follow where we're going here.

Drugs - 'weed' in particular - is practically a character in the very funny TV series Trailer Park Boys.

This interview is strange and wonderful... just as this show is. The actors who play the main characters - Ricky, Julian and God help us - Bubbles - are some of the best defined characters ever on television, Canadian or otherwise. They are true pop culture icons. Incredibly popular since their 2001 debut, the boys have been featured in a Tragically Hip video and even kidnapped Alex Lifeson from Rush. How Canadian. The lead actors appear regularly at events in character and always on point.

I was a late starter when it came to the Trailer Park Boys - a family member encouraged me to watch and I catch an episode whenever I can - settle in and laugh myself sick. Even the most composed and together individual is likely to crumble into heaps of laughter just by looking at 'Bubbles' and once you hear him speak, all bets are off. Makes me giggle every time. And I'm straight edge.

A fun 'Drug' moment in TPB history was the episode in which the tool shed, full of weed, burned to the ground. Welcome to Sunnyvale..... stay a while. Guaranteed failed money making schemes, foul and colourful language, meat stealing, Shitmobile driving action and much more!

Ladies and Gentlemen... Ricky, Julian and Bubbles. A truly 'Homegrown' success story took time to stop by The Hour to chat with George.

Watch their interview HERE

So - tune in tomorrow for the third of my three favourite clips... Rock 'N' Roll. Bet you can't guess who I'll feature.... it'll be wild. That's my only clue. And no, it's NOT Johnny Rotten.

Our Favourite Clips - Sex, Drugs & Rock 'N' Roll

I have a confession that might get me in trouble with regular viewers of The Hour. I am actually enjoying the re-runs during hockey playoffs. *ducks behind the desk* As a regular viewer, the interviews I have missed are few and far between but there have been several that I'm glad to re watch. Jully Black. Ariel Dorfman, Warren McDonald to name a few.

We've been revisiting some of our favourite interviews from The Hour. It's now my turn and over the next three days, I've decided to keep my selections on the lighter side and theme it up a bit. Gentle readers...over the next three days we are pleased to present - Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll.

First up. SEX. Recently voted the Greatest Thing Ever sex beat out the likes of babies, velcro and sleep. Whether YOU believe it's the Greatest Thing Ever will probably depend very strongly on your personal experience.

Who gave you 'The Talk'? Did you even get 'The Talk'? Were your parents or mentors open and willing to discuss not only the mechanics of sex but the responsibilities and risks involved in choosing to have a sexual relationship? Honest enough to share with you the often unspoken realities of sex - that it is a very pleasurable expression of affection or lust or that it's a key element in a healthy and fulfilling romantic relationship? Not so much huh. Well that's where Sue comes in.

So.. the 'Sex' clip. The wonderfully open, funny, honest and intelligent Sue Johanson. Registered Nurse, wife, mom, broadcaster, author, lecturer. Nobody can stretch a condom like Sue!

Many will have listened to Sue on the Sunday Night Sex Show which ran from 1996-2005.
Sue can currently be seen on the Oxygen Network in the US. She could have been my Rock 'N' Roll' pick actually - she's a pioneer and a rock star in her own right. Fearless and vocal.

This interview is a favourite of mine for a couple of reasons. George and Sue have such a comfortable and easy rapport and despite the prevailing attitude that the collective 'we' knows so much - there remains a need to bring facts and knowledge about sex, sexually transmitted infections and other issues of human sexuality forward. Especially for young people. Sue highlights these important issues both over the airwaves and from the lecture stage.

So I give you a two fer actually.

A very awkward but funny Cold Open.... HERE

The Sue Interview .... HERE

Enjoy - and I'll catch you back here for the 'drugs' clip tomorrow. Any guesses who it may be? Remember that Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty haven't been on The Hour...