Sep 26, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Margaret Atwood retrospective AudioRewind Margaret Atwood retrospective Sep 26, 2013 | 54:59A portrait of one of our foremost Canadian writers: Margaret Atwood. Atwood's brilliant mind, caustic tongue, and wicked sense of humour, coupled with her prolific and varied work, have fueled her status as an internationally acclaimed writer.
Apr 24, 2013 | 52:29Rewind Space Predictions with Bob McDonald AudioRewind Space Predictions with Bob McDonald Apr 24, 2013 | 52:29On this episode of Rewind, guest host Jeff Goodes looks at space predictions through the ages with the help of Bob McDonald, host of Quirks and Quarks. We've dug deep into the archives to find predictions about space travel from the 40's through the 80's.
Mar 28, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Dead Dog Cafe Comedy Hour AudioRewind Dead Dog Cafe Comedy Hour Mar 28, 2013 | 54:59The Dead Dog Café Comedy Hour. Its biting satire and irreverent tone made Tom King, Jasper Friendly Bear and Grace Heavy Hand stars. It demonstrated to all Canadians that aboriginal people have a wicked sense of humour.
Sep 19, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Ben Johnson: A Hero Disgraced AudioRewind Ben Johnson: A Hero Disgraced Sep 19, 2013 | 54:59A look back at a defining moment in Canadian sports: the Ben Johnson drug scandal. Twenty-five years ago, Johnson won gold with a world record in the 100-metres at the Seoul Olympics. The celebration didn't last long.
May 9, 2013 | 54:59Rewind Rita MacNeil: A Loving Tribute AudioRewind Rita MacNeil: A Loving Tribute May 9, 2013 | 54:59The beloved singer Rita MacNeil died last month. What a lot of people might not know is that she got her start writing and singing songs for the women’s liberation movement of the early 1970s.
Mar 29, 2012 | 54:59Rewind "Midnight Cab" from The Mystery Project AudioRewind "Midnight Cab" from The Mystery Project Mar 29, 2012 | 54:59Two episodes of a radio drama that ran in the early 1990s called Midnight Cab. It was written by James W. Nichol and part of The Mystery Project, a weekly series of detective plays. Midnight Cab follows the adventures of a nineteen-year-old would-be writer from Northern Ontario called Walker Devereaux, who moves to Toronto to become famous. In the meantime h finds a job driving a cab at night while he works on his novel during the day.
Dec 6, 2012 | 54:59Rewind Gordon Lightfoot retrospective AudioRewind Gordon Lightfoot retrospective Dec 6, 2012 | 54:59Gordon Lightfoot has been called Canada’s Folk Laureate. His melodic and soulful voice is unmistakable. He’s a modern-day troubadour with his evocative portraits of Canadian life and landscape. Rewind presents an hour of the words and music of Gordon Lightfoot.
Nov 4, 2010 | 54:59Rewind Monty Python retrospective AudioRewind Monty Python retrospective Nov 4, 2010 | 54:59Today on Rewind, a look at Monty Python, one of the most influential comedy troupes of the twentieth century. The show features interviews with two of the key members of Monty Python, John Cleese and Michael Palin, originally broadcast on CBC Radio's Gabereau show.
May 24, 2012 | 54:59Rewind Neil Young: Music Legend AudioRewind Neil Young: Music Legend May 24, 2012 | 54:59Today, we celebrate one of Canada’s greatest singer/songwriters. He’s a man who’s received multiple Juno and Grammy awards as well as the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award. He’s an officer of the Order of Canada; he’s been nominated for an academy award, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame – twice.
He’s released more than 30 albums, he’s been touring for over 40 years and reminds us that it’s better to burn out than to fade away because rust never sleeps.He’s Neil Young.