Fresh Air
with Mary Ito

0730 David Carroll is an ultra marathoner. Ultra marathons are as long as 160 kilometres and can take 24 hours to complete. David is also the author of a new book for younger readers called "Ultra". He joined Mary Ito to talk about his passion for running VERY long distances ...and for writing a book about the sport.
Listen (runs 13:15)
"Ultra" is published by Scholastic.
You can learn more about "Ultra" at the Scholastic website.
And check out David's Run Write Repeat blog for an account of his latest ultra marathon.

0800 Dr. Mike Evans followed up his previous week's discussion dealing with testosterone therapy by examining the causes of, and treatments for erectile dysfunction.
You can hear his conversation with Mary by visiting Mike's column

0830 CBC TV's Murdoch Mysteries returns tomorrow night. And star Yannick Bisson took time out from filming Series Seven to talk with Mary about the show and its immense appeal. He also talked about his life off-screen---hint: think mountain biking.
Listen (runs 12:14)
Murdoch Mysteries airs Monday nights at 8 p.m. on CBC Television.
Learn more about the show at the Murdoch Mysteries website.

Accent On Toronto is back! This annual evening of comedy is presented by CBC Toronto. It takes place on October 17th at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. You can learn more---including how to get tickets---at the Accent On Toronto webpage.

0730 Hollywood has long had an uneven relationship with the sport of auto racing. For every successful movie there have been a lot of misses. The new film about the 1976 Formula 1 season--- Rush ---is one of those rare exceptions, according to Norris McDonald. He's a connoisseur of racing movies---he's also motorsport columnist for The Toronto Star. He offered his insights into the genre AND Rush to Mary Ito.
Listen (runs 10:20)
If you're into motorsport, check out
Norris' auto racing blog

0800 Does your favourite canine have doggie breath? Is your cat's incisors looking the worse for wear? Veterinarian Ted Morris joined Mary to talk about how best to keep your pet's teeth in good health.
Listen (runs 9:50)
CBC's Marketplace is investigating the cost of routine veterinary procedures. And you can join the investigation.Visit the Marketplace website to submit a copy of your vet bill and a photo of your pet.And be sure to watch the Marketplace season premiere---"Barking Mad"---this coming Friday night (Oct 4) on CBC Television.

0830 It's called the Liberian Learning Center Project. It will house Liberia's first post-war fully functional Library and a living cultural archive to encourage literacy, preserve Liberian culture and serve as a space for building peaceful communities. It's a project of Empowerment Squared. Leo Johnson is its founder and director. And he joined Mary.
Listen (runs 15:17)
Learn more about the Liberian Learning Center Project at the
Empowerment Squared website.

Accent On Toronto is back! This annual evening of comedy is presented by CBC Toronto. It takes place on October 17th at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. You can learn more---including how to get tickets---at the Accent On Toronto webpage.

0730 How did you spend YOUR summer vacation? Toronto's Katharine Stanbridge went for a bike ride...from Vancouver to St. John's. And she did it...because she WANTED to. Katharine explained when she sat down with Mary Ito.
Listen (runs 9:36)
You can experience the highs (and occasional lows) of her cross-Canada bicycle journey by visiting Katharine's blog.

0800 Dr. Mike Evans came into the Fresh Air studio to talk about the pros and cons of testosterone therapy with Mary. You can hear that conversation again by visiting Dr. Mike's column.

0830 Barbra Lica writes songs and sings them. Lou Pomanti produces and arranges music...as well as playing keyboards. Put them together and you have the making of some sweet melodies. Barbra and Lou debuted the fruits of their musical labours when they came into the Fresh Air studio.
Listen (runs 12:36)
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Barbra and Lou's collaborations will soon be available on iTunes and all major digital download sites.
Learn more by visiting Barbra and Lou's websites.

Accent On Toronto is back! This annual evening of comedy is presented by CBC Toronto. It takes place on October 17th at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. You can learn more---including how to get tickets---at the Accent On Toronto webpage.

0730 J. Kent Messum's debut novel is called "Bait". It's a dark psychological thriller about a group of strangers who find themselves stranded on a deserted island. Jamie graduated from York University's Fine Arts Program and has an interesting career history---he's worked as a session musician, freelance writer, producer, internet radio station disc jockey, bartender, office gopher, music teacher, movie grip, laborer, contractor, and a few other things he'd rather not admit. He elaborated when he sat down with Mary.
Listen (runs 11:33)
"Bait" is published by Penguin Canada.
Jamie will be interviewed by Mary at the Toronto edition of Word on The Street this coming Sunday (Sept 22). It all happens at Queen's Park Circle on the Bestsellers Stage from 12:45 to 1:45PM.
You can learn more about the author and the book at Jamie's website.

0800 Pockets is a capuchin monkey who lives at Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary in Sunderland. He's also an accomplished artist. Indeed, Pockets has been listed as the eighth top-selling animal painter in the world. Mary learned more when she talked with a HUMAN artist named Scott Cameron.
Listen (runs 8:45)
An exhibition of Pockets' work is currently on display at Toronto's Gladstone Hotel. The details are at the Gladstone's website.
To learn more about the "artist", visit Pockets' Facebook page.

0830 Celebrity chef Michael Smith has been passionate about cooking simple, great-tasting food since his mom first introduced him to cooking at an early age. His latest book is called "Back To Basics". He joined Mary to talk about it.
Listen (runs 9:25)
"Back To Basics: is published by Penguin Canada.
Learn more at Michael's website.

Accent On Toronto is back! This annual evening of comedy is presented by CBC Toronto. It takes place on October 17th at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. You can learn more---including how to get tickets---at the Accent On Toronto webpage.