Strombo this week Jan 27 - Feb 1

George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight this week

Sunday Jan 27  
The Strombo Show on CBC Radio 2 every Sunday night at 8pm -11pm.

Monday Jan 28
The star of Majumder Manor Shaun Majumder

Shaun Majumder was born in Burlington, Newfoundland to a Bengali Hindu Indian father and a European descended mother. This Gemini Award winner appeared in 24, Da Kink in My Hair, Robson Arms, Republic of Doyle, The Firm and This Hour Has 22 Minutes. His film work includes Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, and Pushing Tin. His documentary, Every Word is Absolutely True, debuted on HBO and gained critical praise. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Shaun will be discussing his new show, Majumder Manor, where he invites audiences to his hometown of 350 people as he builds a 2.6 million, 5 star environmentally friendly lodge with high end guest cabins, a food supply and guided tours. You can see how his community, family, and friends feel about his quest to rejuvenate Burlington every Monday at 7pm on the W Network.  

Panel guest actress Jamillah Ross

Jamiliah Ross is an actor, singer and comedian who enjoys making brownies and is happy to see Wynne become the Ontario premier.

Tuesday Jan 29
Steve-O of Jackass fame.

Steve O was born Stephen Gilchrist Glover and is a stunt performer, comedian and TV personality best known for his work on Jackass. He was born in London, England to a Canadian mother and American father who was the president of the South American division of Pepsi-Cola. He moved between Canada, Brazil, Venezuela, Uganda and United States. Tommy Lee mentioned Steve in his autobiography as he was impressed by the young boy’s passion to meet Motley Crue that he phoned every hotel until he was able to track down the band. Steve now hosts a reality singing competition, Killer Karaoke, on Friday’s at 9pm on truTV. 

Panel guest comedian Pat Thornton

Pat was born in Kingston, Ontario and was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Male- Television for Comedy Bar in 2012. He won the CCA for Best Sketch Troupe in 2007. He has appeared in various TV series such as Warehouse 13, Call Me Fitz, and Jon Dore Television Show.

Wednesday Jan 30
From Vancouver George interviews Oprah Winfrey

Oprah born in impoverished Mississippi to a teenage single mother before creating an empire under her name. Her name was intended to be Orpah after a biblical character in the Book of Ruth, but it was misspelled on her birth certificate and Oprah stuck. She has overcome childhood rape and becoming pregnant at 14 only to lose her son in infancy. She landed a job in radio while still in high school and began co-anchoring the local evening news by the time she was 19. Although she began her career with a reputation for classy and intimate conversations with her subjects, she eventually revolutionized the tabloid talk show. Oprah is also no stranger to controversy and even her attempts to focus on literature, self-help and spirituality did not escape the critics. Her influence over the public didn't seem effected and her support for Obama delivered over a million votes in the 2008 Democratic primary race. George had the opportunity to interview Oprah last week in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. Watch tonight for an exclusive interview he had in Vancouver.

Panel guest comedian Lawrence Morgenstern

Lawrence Morgenstern is a stand-up veteran of over 20 years and played in every major comedy club in Canada and the United States. He has written material for David Schwimmer, Richard Lewis and Andre Philippe Gagnon in addition to Saturday Night Live and Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Thursday Jan 31
Actor and model Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa is best known for his role as Ronon Dex on Stargate: Atlantis and Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones, but this former model has also appeared as the title character in Conan the Barbarian. His father is Hawaiian while his mother is German, Irish and Native American. He has two children with Lisa Bonet. He was slashed in the face with a broken beer glass on November 15, 2008 and received around 140 stitches in reconstructive surgery and careful viewers can see his scars in later work. Jason teams up with Sylvester Stallone in Bullet to the Head in an action crime thriller about an assassin and detective who join forces to bring down a common enemy.

Panel guest comedian Jean Paul

Jean Paul was born in Trinidad, raised in Brooklyn and currently lives in Toronto. He is known for his spunk and diverse accents.

Friday Jan 1
Best of the week

Special thanks to Amanda Parsons for the words.