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 THIS
IS DISGUSTING...BUT YOU'LL LOVE IT.
Mmmm g'day ya'll! Welcome
to another episode of the Comic Gourmet. This time, we're hitchin'
a ride to Southern Georgia where Chef Duke Clement shares with us
his gourmet NACHO OCTODOG. Enjoy. Really...please try to enjoy. |
 NEW
FICTION FROM A YOUNG WRITER
The two groups of students at Espanola High School just couldn't stand
being near each other. Tempers flare when they are forced to all be
in the same class together...and then in counselling. What happens
when someone defects to "the other side?" |
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 TAKE
A HIKE - A HAMELIN AUDIOSCAPELast
semester, Mr. Stewart's Communication Technology class was
asked to produce audioscapes. Audioscapes are field recording
of a natural or urban environment. Anthony Hamelin is joined
by Willy and Aaron as they hike the rocks behind Webbwood,
Ontario.
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MUSICAL
STEW - the BEST IN NEW UNKNOWN MUSIC [top]
Music
fans in Northern Ontario have limited access to new music.
Mister Stew knows where to find the newest in completely
unknown tunage to share with his northern neighbours.
This episode features the bands Agency, Runaway Dorothy,
Paramore and American Anthem.
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 SAVE
OUR FUTURE - EPISODE 2: RAINFOREST EDITIONDJ Eccentric
takes us on a tour of the world's rainforests and gives
some practical things you can do to help protect them! |
 EVOLUTIONARY
BAND ROCKS ESPANOLA Evolutionary
Band is a unique full orchestral rock band from Confederation
High School in Espanola, Ontario. In
this episode, SYR music reporters Devon, Jessica and Paige
interview some of the Guinness Record-breaking Evolutionary
Band musicians and stage crew as well as band guru Mr. Mac.
If you listen, you'll also learn what the Rolling Stones
have promised them. |
OPEN
MIC featuring ANGELE SWEENEY EHS
musician Angele Sweeney came into the studios this week to
record her anti-poverty protest song "STARVING IN A GROCERY
STORE." Her haunting lyrics document the plight of millions
of children across the world who starve while so few of us
eat like pigs. Do
you have a talent to share? Let us know! |
MUSIC
Karen
Kosowski, a singer songwriter who hails from Winnipeg via
Toronto, has just launched her newest album to much critical
acclaim. Her combination of powerful lyrics, quirky hooks,
versatile vocals and stage personality puts her on the SYR
Must Listen list for 2008. This episode, hosted by Madeline
Lemire, was our first phone interview with someone who has
never even been to Espanola but she had heard of what we were
doing and was impressed. Take a listen and, if you like what
you hear, pick up her album from her website.
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ENVIRONMENT,
RANT, COMEDY
Toronto
comic and activist Derek "Skwirl" Forgie tells us
why it's important to shut off your lights on Saturday, March
29th (or any day for that matter!) We'd
like to know what you think of this, or any, issue...email
your comments to comments@spartanyouthradio.com |
ENVIRONMENT,
POLITICS
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In this, the first episode of Save Our Future, DJ Eccentric
talks about what we can do to stop the testing of cosmetics
on animals. This show features the music of CRACK HORSE
and SONGS TO WEAR PANTS BY. |
METAL
MUSIC
Hail to you metal fans. We apologize for the wait but we're
back for another time to rock your faces off, so let's GET
IT ON! Featuring BULLETS FOR MY VALENTINE, ALL THAT REMAINS
and GOD FORBID. Also, we tell you who should
be in the ultimate fantasy metal band. |
 PUNK
MUSIC
What is punk? Nash uses the music of AGAINST ME, RAISED
FIST and MERCY KILLERS to answer this question.
Punk is what you make it. |
COMEDY,
COOKING SHOW, MUSIC
World class chef Angus MacTavish rants about his Nan's favourite
shortbread cookie recipe. Hilarious AND delicious. Featuring
the music of Canada's own GREAT BIG SEA! |
MUSIC
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Open Mic brings you the best musical talent Espanola High
School has to offer. If you're a musician who wants to get
discovered, come out to the SYR studios and book some studio
time. Bring a blank CD and you can walk away with your own
personal demo! |
POETRY,
MUSIC
DJ Smiles explores the dark truth that can hide beneath a
pretty face with her poem "Beauty of Deceipt". International
musical sensation ADRIENNE PIERCE shares her song
"Beauty". |
DOCUMENTARY,
TECHNOLOGY
In November, CBC Radio asked Spartan Youth Radio to host the
nationally aired technology and trends show, Spark and to
produce a documentary for broadcast. Here is the entire show.
You can also listen in to this and other programs at www.cbc.ca/spark.
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MUSIC
Matt G. came into the studio to tell us about this incredible
folk rock singer-songwriter named Sam Beam. Matt recorded
the introduction and SYR staffers Kris, Jess and Kyle recorded
the other parts. Here's SAM BEAM with "Iron
and Wine" What's
on your playlist? Come in to the studio and make your request!
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METAL
MUSIC
Warning...this is for metal fans only. We don't want comments
from people who hate metal, because if you don't like it,
don't listen. For you metalheads...TURN IT UP!
Warning:
Despite
our best effort, a swear was found by a listener AFTER this
episode was posted. Please listen with caution. |
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