en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-rewind.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting CBC Radio presents all our best archive material! CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio CBC Radio presents all our best archive material! http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20120209_62043.mp3 A look back at the great flag debate of 1964. The flag that is recognized around the world with its red bars and stylized maple leaf on a white background is about as Canadian as you can get- right up there with maple syrup, lumberjacks and the Rockies. But it had a rather rocky inception and birth. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Great Canadian Flag Debate A look back at the great flag debate of 1964. The flag that is recognized around the world with its red bars and stylized maple leaf on a white background is about as Canadian as you can get- right up there with maple syrup, lumberjacks and the Rockies. But it had a rather rocky inception and birth. 3124 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20120202_44989.mp3 Today on Rewind we take a loving look at Allan McFee- a true original and one of the characters of CBC Radio who made his mark with listeners for more than 52 years. He began his career with the CBC in 1937 and – except for a three-year stint in the army during the Second World War – stayed right here until he retired in 1991. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Tribute to Allan McFee Today on Rewind we take a loving look at Allan McFee- a true original and one of the characters of CBC Radio who made his mark with listeners for more than 52 years. He began his career with the CBC in 1937 and – except for a three-year stint in the army during the Second World War – stayed right here until he retired in 1991. 3299 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20120126_20502.mp3 Today on Rewind The Dumbells. They were the most popular group of entertainers in Canada during the First World War. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Dumbells Today on Rewind The Dumbells. They were the most popular group of entertainers in Canada during the First World War. 3300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20120119_15646.mp3 Today on Rewind a remarkable historical piece that features two American icons who clashed over issues of corruption and misappropriation of funds in the 1950s and 60s. They are Robert Kennedy- former Attorney General of the United States, but at the time Chief Investigator of the Rackets Committee for the United States Senate, and James Hoffa- head of the Teamsters Union. Kennedy was convinced that Hoffa worked with mobsters, extorted money from employers, and raided Teamster pension funds. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Hoffa and Kennedy Today on Rewind a remarkable historical piece that features two American icons who clashed over issues of corruption and misappropriation of funds in the 1950s and 60s. They are Robert Kennedy- former Attorney General of the United States, but at the time Chief Investigator of the Rackets Committee for the United States Senate, and James Hoffa- head of the Teamsters Union. Kennedy was convinced that Hoffa worked with mobsters, extorted money from employers, and raided Teamster pension funds. 3299 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20120112_22675.mp3 Eric Kierans, Dalton Camp and Stephen Lewis, the three men who in the 1980s became known collectively as KCL on the program Morningside.They were known for their piercing political analysis, but could have a bit of fun as well. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Kierans, Camp and Lewis Eric Kierans, Dalton Camp and Stephen Lewis, the three men who in the 1980s became known collectively as KCL on the program Morningside.They were known for their piercing political analysis, but could have a bit of fun as well. 3299 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20120105_86396.mp3 the story of the Mad Trapper of the Northwest Territories- told by the RCMP officers who captured him. It’s a tale that has stirred the imagination of Canadians for 80 years. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT The Mad Trapper the story of the Mad Trapper of the Northwest Territories- told by the RCMP officers who captured him. It’s a tale that has stirred the imagination of Canadians for 80 years. 2826 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111229_64218.mp3 Coming up on the Rewind podcast, all about New Year’s resolutions and predictions from years gone by. Whether it’s the prediction that JFK’s assassin was really a Cuban spy, or the resolve to make do with butter rationing in the war years, we have it all. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Really Big New Year's Resolutions Coming up on the Rewind podcast, all about New Year’s resolutions and predictions from years gone by. Whether it’s the prediction that JFK’s assassin was really a Cuban spy, or the resolve to make do with butter rationing in the war years, we have it all. 2642 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111222_54407.mp3 Are you tired of holiday shopping and wrapping, planning and baking? Well, here's a suggestion- pour yourself a cup of eggnog, pull a chair up to the warm glow of the radio or computer monitor and embrace the season from years gone by right here on Rewind. We'll talk about food and toys, warm hearted stories and controversy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Holiday Treats Are you tired of holiday shopping and wrapping, planning and baking? Well, here's a suggestion- pour yourself a cup of eggnog, pull a chair up to the warm glow of the radio or computer monitor and embrace the season from years gone by right here on Rewind. We'll talk about food and toys, warm hearted stories and controversy. 3300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111215_82380.mp3 Today, from 1961, the Rod and Charles Show. It was a fast paced, quirky and engaging show hosted by Rod Coneybeare and Charles Winter that became as popular for adults as it did for children. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT The Rod and Charles Show Today, from 1961, the Rod and Charles Show. It was a fast paced, quirky and engaging show hosted by Rod Coneybeare and Charles Winter that became as popular for adults as it did for children. 3300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111208_64383.mp3 For 12 years- between 1978 and 1990- CBC Radio’s The Food Show took listeners inside the food business, exploring news and trends in food production, marketing and consumption. Its first host was Jim Wright, a former circus ringmaster. He navigated through the gastronomical gamut as listeners learned all about the food business. From important news, to tips on camel-milking or microwave cooking, The Food Show offered a wealth of information on anything food-related. During this hour we’ll bring you some of the tastiest segments from the show's first season in 1978. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT The Food Show For 12 years- between 1978 and 1990- CBC Radio’s The Food Show took listeners inside the food business, exploring news and trends in food production, marketing and consumption. Its first host was Jim Wright, a former circus ringmaster. He navigated through the gastronomical gamut as listeners learned all about the food business. From important news, to tips on camel-milking or microwave cooking, The Food Show offered a wealth of information on anything food-related. During this hour we’ll bring you some of the tastiest segments from the show's first season in 1978. 3299 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111201_64477.mp3 On this edition of Rewind, an hour from the documentary series Project '62. The Project series looked at the pressing social issues of the day- and in this case it was "The Modern Woman." Well, modern circa 1962. In some ways you'll find the program has resonance for our ears- as it grapples with issues of daycare, working women and time constraints. And yet in others- it sounds like the era in which it was made- a Mad Men world. From November 1962, the Modern Woman. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT The Modern Woman On this edition of Rewind, an hour from the documentary series Project '62. The Project series looked at the pressing social issues of the day- and in this case it was "The Modern Woman." Well, modern circa 1962. In some ways you'll find the program has resonance for our ears- as it grapples with issues of daycare, working women and time constraints. And yet in others- it sounds like the era in which it was made- a Mad Men world. From November 1962, the Modern Woman. 3299 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111124_69294.mp3 Today the Voice of Canada- Radio Canada International. When it was first established in February 1945, the CBC International Service was intended for broadcast to Canadian Forces overseas. By war's end the radio service was telling the world about Canada in over a dozen languages. Despite budget cuts and critics who accused it of employing communists or operating as a government mouthpiece, the service now called Radio Canada International has persevered. On this show we look back on RCI's six and a half decades of shortwave radio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Radio Canada International Today the Voice of Canada- Radio Canada International. When it was first established in February 1945, the CBC International Service was intended for broadcast to Canadian Forces overseas. By war's end the radio service was telling the world about Canada in over a dozen languages. Despite budget cuts and critics who accused it of employing communists or operating as a government mouthpiece, the service now called Radio Canada International has persevered. On this show we look back on RCI's six and a half decades of shortwave radio. 3299 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111117_97303.mp3 Today, the year 1965 on CBC Radio- a sort of portrait in sound of a year. You'll hear music, news, drama and talk that give a flavour of what a CBC listener would hear on a given day in 1965. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT 1965 Today, the year 1965 on CBC Radio- a sort of portrait in sound of a year. You'll hear music, news, drama and talk that give a flavour of what a CBC listener would hear on a given day in 1965. 2478 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111110_90893.mp3 This week, the last in the series of programs that looks at 75 years of CBC Radio. Since CBC first went to air 75 years ago, we have covered wars and conflicts around the world. Michael Enright's co-host is Peter Armstrong, host of CBC Radio's World Report, and together they will look at how CBC has covered war from the Second World War through the Cold War, draft dodgers, the Cruise Missile and United Nations peacekeepers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT 75th- War This week, the last in the series of programs that looks at 75 years of CBC Radio. Since CBC first went to air 75 years ago, we have covered wars and conflicts around the world. Michael Enright's co-host is Peter Armstrong, host of CBC Radio's World Report, and together they will look at how CBC has covered war from the Second World War through the Cold War, draft dodgers, the Cruise Missile and United Nations peacekeepers. 3299 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111103_49510.mp3 The history of drama on CBC Radio with Micahel Enright and his guest host Eric Peterson. In its early days, CBC’s national and regional drama series were the primary showcase for the best of both home-grown and international drama. They also served as a training ground for many Canadian theatre professionals. In fact, CBC drama was our national theatre for many years, as professional theatre wasn’t really established in Canada until the mid 50s. Due to copyright restriction, we can only play you war time propaganda drama on this podcast- The Theatre of Freedom, Transit Through Fire, The German World and Nazi Eyes on Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT 75th Drama- podcast The history of drama on CBC Radio with Micahel Enright and his guest host Eric Peterson. In its early days, CBC’s national and regional drama series were the primary showcase for the best of both home-grown and international drama. They also served as a training ground for many Canadian theatre professionals. In fact, CBC drama was our national theatre for many years, as professional theatre wasn’t really established in Canada until the mid 50s. Due to copyright restriction, we can only play you war time propaganda drama on this podcast- The Theatre of Freedom, Transit Through Fire, The German World and Nazi Eyes on Canada. 2207 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111027_27925.mp3 Rewind 75th- Politics: A look at politics as it’s played out on CBC radio over 75 years. Michael Enright is joined by Anna Maria Tremonti, host of The Current. Listen to stories from the conscription crisis of the Second World War, through the baby bonus, medicare and the flag debate, and to the Constitution talks and Meech Lake. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT 75th- Politics Rewind 75th- Politics: A look at politics as it’s played out on CBC radio over 75 years. Michael Enright is joined by Anna Maria Tremonti, host of The Current. Listen to stories from the conscription crisis of the Second World War, through the baby bonus, medicare and the flag debate, and to the Constitution talks and Meech Lake. 3300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111021_24735.mp3 An hour that traces the changes in how society and CBC Radio has covered issues about and of concern to aboriginal people. Michael Enright's co-host is Darrell Dennis, a native actor, writer and host of CBC Radio's ReVision Quest. The coverage of aboriginal issues on CBC Radio in many ways mirrors the attitudes and beliefs of Canadian society. On the one hand there was fascination with what was seen as an exotic way of life; on the other an assumption of dysfunction. And underlying it all was a belief that given enough time, aboriginal people would be absorbed and integrated into the larger society. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT 75th- Aboriginal- podcast An hour that traces the changes in how society and CBC Radio has covered issues about and of concern to aboriginal people. Michael Enright's co-host is Darrell Dennis, a native actor, writer and host of CBC Radio's ReVision Quest. The coverage of aboriginal issues on CBC Radio in many ways mirrors the attitudes and beliefs of Canadian society. On the one hand there was fascination with what was seen as an exotic way of life; on the other an assumption of dysfunction. And underlying it all was a belief that given enough time, aboriginal people would be absorbed and integrated into the larger society. 3226 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111013_92329.mp3 On this show, a look at how CBC Radio has nurtured a Canadian voice in literature.Michael Enright's co-host for this show is Eleanor Wachtel from Writers and Company. Eleanor Wachtel has been the host of Writers and Company since its inception in 1990. She's also the host of "Wachtel on the Arts', and for 12 years, she hosted "The Arts Tonight." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT 75th - Literary On this show, a look at how CBC Radio has nurtured a Canadian voice in literature.Michael Enright's co-host for this show is Eleanor Wachtel from Writers and Company. Eleanor Wachtel has been the host of Writers and Company since its inception in 1990. She's also the host of "Wachtel on the Arts', and for 12 years, she hosted "The Arts Tonight." 3300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20111007_21049.mp3 In our series of shows celebrating the 75th birthday of the CBC, we look at regional programming. Sure, we live in this great dominion called Canada, but we also live in our neighbourhoods and towns, cities and provinces. And the stories that affect our lives in those places are at least as important to us as the bigger national stories- sometimes even more so. Sometimes local stories stay right there; on occasion they became stories that have an impact on other Canadians. Michael Enright's co-host is Peter Brown, host of CBC Edmonton's afternoon show, Radio Active. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT 75th- Regional In our series of shows celebrating the 75th birthday of the CBC, we look at regional programming. Sure, we live in this great dominion called Canada, but we also live in our neighbourhoods and towns, cities and provinces. And the stories that affect our lives in those places are at least as important to us as the bigger national stories- sometimes even more so. Sometimes local stories stay right there; on occasion they became stories that have an impact on other Canadians. Michael Enright's co-host is Peter Brown, host of CBC Edmonton's afternoon show, Radio Active. 3262 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110929_64591.mp3 On this edition celebrating the 75th birthday of the CBC, Rewind host Michael Enright is joined by the host of Q- Jian Ghomeshi. CBC Radio has become well known for news and current affairs coverage, for politics and drama, for music and writing. But a big part of what makes CBC Radio tick is the arts and entertainment programming. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT 75th- Arts and Entertainment On this edition celebrating the 75th birthday of the CBC, Rewind host Michael Enright is joined by the host of Q- Jian Ghomeshi. CBC Radio has become well known for news and current affairs coverage, for politics and drama, for music and writing. But a big part of what makes CBC Radio tick is the arts and entertainment programming. 3300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110922_75933.mp3 On this edition of Rewind, it’s all about sports. Covering sports has always been popular on CBC Radio as sportscasts, as play-by-play and as programming. You’ll hear from hockey announcer Foster Hewitt and athlete Bobbie Rosenfeld, from programs like Sports College and The Inside Track and from events like the Ben Johnson doping scandal and the Olympic Games. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT 75th Sports On this edition of Rewind, it’s all about sports. Covering sports has always been popular on CBC Radio as sportscasts, as play-by-play and as programming. You’ll hear from hockey announcer Foster Hewitt and athlete Bobbie Rosenfeld, from programs like Sports College and The Inside Track and from events like the Ben Johnson doping scandal and the Olympic Games. 3300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110915_94645.mp3 On this week's celebration of 75 years of CBC, Michael Enright is joined by Tom Allen of Radio 2. And it's a look at music programming. The CBC's role in Canada's culture is almost immeasurable. It has commissioned music, uncovered and nurtured talent, had live on air performances, interviewed musicians and composers and of course played all sorts of recorded music over the years. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT 75th Music On this week's celebration of 75 years of CBC, Michael Enright is joined by Tom Allen of Radio 2. And it's a look at music programming. The CBC's role in Canada's culture is almost immeasurable. It has commissioned music, uncovered and nurtured talent, had live on air performances, interviewed musicians and composers and of course played all sorts of recorded music over the years. 3299 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110908_25493.mp3 Coming up on Rewind, the third in the series of twelve programs that celebrate the 75th birthday of the CBC. Shelagh Rogers is with Michael Enright on this one- and they look at some of the colourful people who have been on the air over the years. Sure it’s the news and the drama and the stories that have made CBC Radio what it is over the years, but for better or for worse, it’s hosts you probably remember. From its earliest days CBC had people who would have done anything to be on air. This program will feature Bill McNeil, Peter Gzowski, Barbara Frum, Alan Maitland and many more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind 75 #3- CBC Personalities Coming up on Rewind, the third in the series of twelve programs that celebrate the 75th birthday of the CBC. Shelagh Rogers is with Michael Enright on this one- and they look at some of the colourful people who have been on the air over the years. Sure it’s the news and the drama and the stories that have made CBC Radio what it is over the years, but for better or for worse, it’s hosts you probably remember. From its earliest days CBC had people who would have done anything to be on air. This program will feature Bill McNeil, Peter Gzowski, Barbara Frum, Alan Maitland and many more. 3148 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110902_66584.mp3 In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to declare multiculturalism as our official state policy. But the roots of multiculturalism can be seen in the country's earliest beginnings, as three founding cultures — aboriginal, British and French — were joined by many more from around the globe. CBC Radio has told the story of immigrants and refugees, bilingualism and multiculturalism, growth and change many times over the years. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT 75th Immigration and Multiculturalism- podcast In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to declare multiculturalism as our official state policy. But the roots of multiculturalism can be seen in the country's earliest beginnings, as three founding cultures — aboriginal, British and French — were joined by many more from around the globe. CBC Radio has told the story of immigrants and refugees, bilingualism and multiculturalism, growth and change many times over the years. 3299 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110825_86242.mp3 The first of twelve special programs that celebrate the 75th birthday of the CBC. Michael Enright is joined by Carol Off, host of As it Happens, as they look at- what else? Celebrations. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT 75th- Celebrations The first of twelve special programs that celebrate the 75th birthday of the CBC. Michael Enright is joined by Carol Off, host of As it Happens, as they look at- what else? Celebrations. 3299 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110818_52471.mp3 Rewind today, sounds from a program that aired just three years after the debut of CBC Radio. It was a series called Canadian Snapshots and it, as they said, "turned the lens of the radio camera" to the wonders and oddities of Canada. The program aired weekly on the national network. It was full of skits and short dramatic pieces, augmented with actuality. Canadian Snapshots brought the "vast panorama" of the country to the airwaves. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Canadian Snapshots Rewind today, sounds from a program that aired just three years after the debut of CBC Radio. It was a series called Canadian Snapshots and it, as they said, "turned the lens of the radio camera" to the wonders and oddities of Canada. The program aired weekly on the national network. It was full of skits and short dramatic pieces, augmented with actuality. Canadian Snapshots brought the "vast panorama" of the country to the airwaves. 3170 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110811_53565.mp3 Coming up on Rewind, some radio curiosities. We’re talking tap dancing lessons over the airwaves, the ugliest dog in the world, a musical ode to the Royal family and a teenager psychic who channels Picasso. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Radio Curiosities Coming up on Rewind, some radio curiosities. We’re talking tap dancing lessons over the airwaves, the ugliest dog in the world, a musical ode to the Royal family and a teenager psychic who channels Picasso. 3300 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110804_96666.mp3 Coming up on this edition of Rewind, a look at employment insurance- its origins and legacy. From war years when Canadians wondered if there would be work after the fighting was over, through recessions when they counted on UIC payments, it’s the ups and downs of being unemployed. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT Employment Insurance Coming up on this edition of Rewind, a look at employment insurance- its origins and legacy. From war years when Canadians wondered if there would be work after the fighting was over, through recessions when they counted on UIC payments, it’s the ups and downs of being unemployed. 3040 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110728_70580.mp3 It’s summer and the days are lazy and long, perfect for sitting on the front porch, sipping some lemonade and listening to a story. And if you don’t have the front porch and the lemonade, well at least we have the story for you. A couple, actually. They’re from my old friend Al Maitland, also known as Front Porch Al. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Front Porch Al It’s summer and the days are lazy and long, perfect for sitting on the front porch, sipping some lemonade and listening to a story. And if you don’t have the front porch and the lemonade, well at least we have the story for you. A couple, actually. They’re from my old friend Al Maitland, also known as Front Porch Al. 3162 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110714_43941.mp3 On this week's Rewind, more about the telephone. We go back to the future when there were predictions of “portable vest pocket phones that can call you almost anywhere," a machine that would take messages for you while you were out of the house, and of course, the picture telephone. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Telephone #2 On this week's Rewind, more about the telephone. We go back to the future when there were predictions of “portable vest pocket phones that can call you almost anywhere," a machine that would take messages for you while you were out of the house, and of course, the picture telephone. 2777 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110707_74771.mp3 Coming up on the Rewind podcast, the story of the telephone. "Mr. Watson, come here! I want you!" Those were the first words ever uttered over the telephone and they were a call for help after inventor Alexander Graham Bell spilled battery acid on his pants. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Telephone #1 Coming up on the Rewind podcast, the story of the telephone. "Mr. Watson, come here! I want you!" Those were the first words ever uttered over the telephone and they were a call for help after inventor Alexander Graham Bell spilled battery acid on his pants. 2642 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110630_98516.mp3 On the Rewind podcast, a program to mark Canada Day. I’m sure you’ll be glad to know that the questions Canadians think about on this day don’t really vary much from years gone by- are we too dependent on America culture and trade? Do we know enough about our own history? What makes us unique? That’s all about Canadian identity coming up on the Rewind podcast. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT Canada- America Junior? On the Rewind podcast, a program to mark Canada Day. I’m sure you’ll be glad to know that the questions Canadians think about on this day don’t really vary much from years gone by- are we too dependent on America culture and trade? Do we know enough about our own history? What makes us unique? That’s all about Canadian identity coming up on the Rewind podcast. 3318 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110624_25814.mp3 Dieting is a North American obsession. There's no end of conflicting advice about how to drop unwanted pounds. Diet fads from macrobiotic to Atkins. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind June 24, 2011 - Diet Advice Dieting is a North American obsession. There's no end of conflicting advice about how to drop unwanted pounds. Diet fads from macrobiotic to Atkins. 3329 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110610_63657.mp3 Today on the Rewind podcast, an hour with the poet, singer and novelist Leonard Cohen. He’s been a fixture on the Canadian cultural scene since the mid 1950s. From his exploration of Buddhism, his relationships with various women, to his smoky, gravelly voice, he continues to fascinate Canadians.This episode is from an interview on the program Morningside with Peter Gzowski in 1992. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind- June 10, 2011- Leonard Cohen Today on the Rewind podcast, an hour with the poet, singer and novelist Leonard Cohen. He’s been a fixture on the Canadian cultural scene since the mid 1950s. From his exploration of Buddhism, his relationships with various women, to his smoky, gravelly voice, he continues to fascinate Canadians.This episode is from an interview on the program Morningside with Peter Gzowski in 1992. 1997 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110603_81092.mp3 Coming up on the Rewind podcast, guest host Judy Maddren raises a glass to Canadian wine. From the days when the two words Canadian and wine seemed like a punchline to a bad joke, to some decades later when Canadian wines were winning international awards, we have it all. From grape to glass, it's Rewind. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind- June 3, 2011- Wine Coming up on the Rewind podcast, guest host Judy Maddren raises a glass to Canadian wine. From the days when the two words Canadian and wine seemed like a punchline to a bad joke, to some decades later when Canadian wines were winning international awards, we have it all. From grape to glass, it's Rewind. 3320 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110527_28784.mp3 A debate from the program Morningside with Peter Gzowski in 1994. The topic of the day was: "What is the best way to work- neat or messy?" And the four people taking part were Dale Darling, Robert McLardy, Tim Birmingham and Ian Brown. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind- May 27, 2011- Messy Desk A debate from the program Morningside with Peter Gzowski in 1994. The topic of the day was: "What is the best way to work- neat or messy?" And the four people taking part were Dale Darling, Robert McLardy, Tim Birmingham and Ian Brown. 1408 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110520_71775.mp3 Doorknob hoarders, gnome promoters and nasal musicians - an hour of British eccentrics. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind May 20, 2011 - Eccentrics Doorknob hoarders, gnome promoters and nasal musicians - an hour of British eccentrics. 3063 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110513_17619.mp3 Coming up on the Rewind podcast, an hour-long interview with the comic actor George Burns. His career was long and varied- from his early days as a child performer, to the vaudeville stage, through his long radio career with his beloved wife Gracie and then later success in Hollywood. This interview is from the program "Something to Say" in June 1970. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind- May 13, 2011- George Burns Coming up on the Rewind podcast, an hour-long interview with the comic actor George Burns. His career was long and varied- from his early days as a child performer, to the vaudeville stage, through his long radio career with his beloved wife Gracie and then later success in Hollywood. This interview is from the program "Something to Say" in June 1970. 2811 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110506_22228.mp3 The second of two programs about Canada’s conversion from imperial to metric. Last time, the early days- the rationale for and the anticipation about the change. This time- the implementation of the new policy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 06 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind- May 6, 2011- Metric Conversion- Part Two The second of two programs about Canada’s conversion from imperial to metric. Last time, the early days- the rationale for and the anticipation about the change. This time- the implementation of the new policy. 3226 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110429_59605.mp3 A look at the debate that raged for years in Canada as we made the sometimes painful switch to the metric system. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind- April 29, 2011- Metric Conversion- Part One A look at the debate that raged for years in Canada as we made the sometimes painful switch to the metric system. 2629 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110422_95726.mp3 Easter as it's been covered by CBC Radio. From a report in 1949 on what Princess Margaret would be wearing for Easter to thoughts on the great Easter myths and symbols from scholar Northrop Frye, it's a veritable Rewind Easter parade. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind - April 22, 2011 - Easter Easter as it's been covered by CBC Radio. From a report in 1949 on what Princess Margaret would be wearing for Easter to thoughts on the great Easter myths and symbols from scholar Northrop Frye, it's a veritable Rewind Easter parade. 3063 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110415_91359.mp3 Coming up on the Rewind podcast, a look at the beat generation from 1959. Inspired by Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs, the Beats changed the tone of music, poetry and set the stage for the counterculture movement of the 60s. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind- April 15, 2011- The Beat Generation Coming up on the Rewind podcast, a look at the beat generation from 1959. Inspired by Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William S. Burroughs, the Beats changed the tone of music, poetry and set the stage for the counterculture movement of the 60s. 2942 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/rewind_20110408_67970.mp3 Today on the show... he shoots, he scores!!! It's an hour of hockey commentator Foster Hewitt.For more than half a century Foster Hewitt was the voice of hockey in Canada every Saturday night. From his inauspicious first broadcast- shouting into a telephone from a foggy glass booth in 1923- to the momentous Summit Series of 1972 and beyond, he called it all. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT Rewind- April 8, 2011- Foster Hewitt Today on the show... he shoots, he scores!!! It's an hour of hockey commentator Foster Hewitt.For more than half a century Foster Hewitt was the voice of hockey in Canada every Saturday night. From his inauspicious first broadcast- shouting into a telephone from a foggy glass booth in 1923- to the momentous Summit Series of 1972 and beyond, he called it all. 3017