What About Bob?

Radio 2 Morning regulars will notice that Tom Allen isn't hosting this week, but Bill Murray is. At least, you might have thought that if the show was televised -- guest host Bob Mackowycz bears an uncanny resemblance to Murray. Despite this, he's chosen not to have a career as a Bill Murray imitator -- instead taking up the challenge of filling in for Tom until June 26. (And again for parts of July and August.)

By now you may be asking: What about Bob? Who he? Here's his unofficial bio:

Little Bob Mackowycz grew up dreaming of becoming a classical musician. He took up the trumpet. Lots of scales followed. Lots and lots. Even so he turned to rock and roll. He toured extensively, or at least toured, with a heavy metal band called Glueleg. The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia describes them as "Rush-like." That means there was a power trio, plus Bob and his trumpet. (Really!)

Eventually, tiring of life without mutes, he turned to the radio, hosting an all-night sports show in Toronto. After that it was TV, including a stint as a writer, (not just "a writer" but "Head Writer," which is kind of like Head Waiter but with worse tips) on CBC's The Hour.

Welcome to Radio 2, Bob.

P.S. And remember: For relaxing times, make it Santori time.