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I got my first signed baseball card in 1992, but I didn't stand in line at a show or buy it. The player walked into the bar I was a DJ/MC  3 nights after the Blue Jays won the world series. But it was Kelly's answer to a question every Jay fan   wanted to know, "Did ya get him?' that I'll always remember.

The Prison Breaker is the story of Richard Lee McNair. A four part series featuring Campbellton's Byron Christopher showcasing McNair's journey. The series is now available on Discovery+.  Byron, who is one of the executive producers of the series joins me along with Sam Bell, who knew Mcnair back in the day and also corresponds with him in prison. All three of us have seen the series.We have a few gripes...

This was the band's lineup from around 2005.keith Harris and Gary Fugere join me to share the memories, gigs, fun and laughter we had. Special guest appearance from Dustin Erikson and Gino Clement too. Downhome Corner connects from Campbellton, to Dalhousie to Listuguj to Vermont. From Northern New Brunswick it's the Legend of Thunderbolt!

Jimmy is world famous and iconic. But in the 70's Sandy was my station manager and a mentor of mine at a radio station in Campbellton, NB.We talk about how Jimmy was created, how I got on the radio because of Sandy and trade some great radio stories including a bizarre one about the day Elvis died.You might remember some of our longtime radio pals who join us too. WE ARE ON THE AIR

Gabrielle's book American Baby tells the story of Margaret Erle Katz, how she was forced to give her newborn son up for adoption then spent more than 50 years trying to find him.Later in the show Campbellton author Alex Duguay joins us with his thoughts and questions and gets some friendly, professonal tips from an acclaimed author and journalist. Maybe it will inspire you to publish a book.

Byron Christopher is back to talk about his book The Man Who Mailed Himself Out of Jail. The fascinating journey and life of Richard Lee McNair-The World's Greatest Escape Artist. McNair was captured in Byron and my hometown, Campbellton, NB. Byron is the only reporter to have access to McNair's story. Plus, Byron shares that a TV series is in the works produced by Soledad O'Brien. Exciting stuff.

Business in small towns will go through big changes if they are to survive in this post covid world. Michael Cimilyan and Roy van der Mull with over 50 years business and marketing experience between them join me to talk about how a new tapestry in the small business world could mean that offense is as important to survival as defense. Be Brave Business Owners!

Talk about radio in Campbellton-and we do! Mark and I trade stories combining nearly 4 decades of broadcasting over 950 on the AM Dial. Plus, Leslie Woods Myers has a new song for you to hear, One Shot Away. Written during the pandemic. Leslie joins us too.

A Zombie Movie-most of it filmed in Listuguj is the latest feature film from Indigenous Filmmaker Jeff Barnaby. We talk about the movie Blood Quantum, growing up in Listuguj, Rhymes for Young Ghouls and bringing it back home to film. The cinematography is beautiful. Very much a love letter to the area. Also joining me is Jeff's Brother, Corey Metallic for some funny and warm stories about Jeff growing up.

Esteemed journalist and best selling author Gabrielle Glaser talks with me about being in the epicenter of the world's pandemic, speaking with healthcare workers to tell their stories and how two of her daughters caught the virus but have since recovered. This interview highlights even further the need to self isolate and flatten the curve: for our healthcare workers and their mental health.

A Family Dream Vacation to Europe quickly becomes a nightmare for a family of 6 from Campbellton, NB. A deadly game of hopscotch ensues from country to country starting in Italy as they try to make it back to Canada.

Donnie Bowes was an innovative and inspiring Drama Teacher in Campbellton. He's also been a successful actor, director and is now Artistic Director at Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg, ON. A Downhomer with a fascinating career, a great story and an inspiration to so many of us. A Teacher Who Made a Difference...

One of Campbellton's most famous citizens, he grew up bullied, ridiculed and teased yet somehow he remained pure and didn't lose his innocence. He's a small town hero.

Since we last spoke: periods of rain have helped but recent warm weather has stirred up new fires within Canberra's borders reminding our friends of the seriousness of things. So far, however the Day family as well as their home have not been threatened. An update from Canberra.

From Campbellton,NB He's a Marathon Runner, Renowned Chef and Food Consultant. He's 55 and ripped and fueled on cricket powder!Why? To help save the world of course.