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Bondo Chats With Poor Young Things

On October 22, 2013 Bondo had the chance to talk with Toronto’s Poor Young Things who were in town for The Capital’s Pre-Pop. We talk about their tour supporting their new album “The Heart. The Head. The End.”, live shows, and future plans. Listen in on the conversation! And for more information on Pre-Pop check

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The Lunchbox: Interview: Jen Gorham of the FSACC on the Running Dead marathon

Zombies are still scary, but they also add quite a bit of spice to your run! Jen Gorham of the Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre (FSACC) dropped by the station to talk about the great work her organization does — and to enthusiastically promote their second annual upcoming fundraising marathon: the Running Dead 5K! Host

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The Lunchbox: Interview: Andrew Gbongbor of MCAF for Battle of the Arts

I had the pleasure of speaking to Andrew Mbongbor, youth outreach coordinator for the MultiCultural Association of Fredericton. He dropped by to talk about the upcoming semi-finals of the festival of arts that he created just a few years ago: the Battle of the Arts! Don’t miss the finals when they come up in November.

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The Lunchbox: Interview: Reveen!

The legacy continues with Tyrone Reveen taking up the mantle of Master Mesmerist from his esteemed father. Reveen joined Tim and I on the phone the day before his performance to tell us the deeply personal tale that is both his father’s journey to the stage as well as his own. Podcast: Play in new

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The Lunchbox: Interview: Lisa Ross (CSAC) on the Haunted Tour; Jabari Thomas (CMA) on Benjamin Britten Centenary

Today’s show is quite packed! First off, the first of our regular Sports Updates from Jonathon Carten will inform you as to all the successes and misses of UNB’s local sports teams. This is a regular feature we hope to bring you. Second, Lisa Ross from the Charlotte Street Arts Centre dropped by and expanded

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The Lunchbox: Interview: Kasmina Inman from LBR for DOTS

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, UNB student Kasmina Inman dropped by to discuss Lady Beaverbrook Residence‘s new Facebook icon program, promoting support and awareness of their newly chosen charity, DOTS. We talked about the importance of good mental health programs for students, the DOTS charity that the residence chose to support, and

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(Epic) Episode 43: Worst Video Games

We talk about some of the games we love to hate. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Joel Richard (@JoelARichard) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Show Notes NOTE! This isn’t a list of the bad games, Desert Bus Play it online: http://desertbus-game.org/ Marc refers to this article: http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/07/the-worst-video-game-ever-created.html Warcraft I (Joel didn’t like this one, the rest

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https://chsrfm.ca/blog/current-shows/music/rfyl/12592

RFYL Episode: Yoloswagman Playlist: The Features – How It Starts HighKicks – Rock A Little The Anchorage – Dead Man’s Party (Oingo Boingo cover) The Odd-Zilla – The Last Cigarette Grand Electric – Willing To Try Niche Savannah – Chasing After Daylight The Beneath the Grid Music song of the week was Hawkai – Broken Walls Sumo Cyco – The Ugly Bloody Diamonds – Bright

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Homemade Jams – October 18, 2013

Track Listing: 1.) Rebekah Higgs – Gosh Darn Damn 2.) Don Brownrigg – Sweet Dream Sleeper 3.) Rob Lutes – Things We Didn’t Choose 4.) Force Fields – Robot Milk 5.) Broke On Payday – Perfect 6.) The Danks – Who Is You? 7.) Quiet Parade – Edge Of The Ocean 8.) The Town Heroes

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Homemade Jams – October 17, 2013 – NBMW Nominees

Track Listing: 1.) The Motorleague – North America 2.) Dangercat – Runaway 3.) Ross Neilsen Band – Need You More 4.) Motherhood – Youngest Fool 5.) In Dreams – Sleepwalk 6.) Dangercat – Break A Ten 7.) Jimmy Lingley – Lay My Broken Heart To Rest 8.) Shaun LeBlanc – Paradise 9.) John Jerome and

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Shake N Bake 4 is coming!

CHSR is hosting their 4th annual benefit concert in the Shake n Bake series. This year’s concert will be held in the Cellar Pub in the student union building on campus. Featuring: Wooden Wives: R&B/Punk Lords from Port City https://www.facebook.com/woodenwives http://woodenwives.bandcamp.com/ Maiden Names: Blues Rock Supergroup from Fredericton https://www.facebook.com/maidennames http://maidennamesmusic.bandcamp.com/ Shorty Tubbs: Indie Pop Punk

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Homemade Jams – October 16, 2013

Track Listing: 1.) The Waking Night – Shot Dead In The Key Of D 2.) The Odd But – First Impression 3.) Verse The Sun – Nothing Left 4.) Mike Trask and the Precious Memories – Judy Moon 5.) Super Fifty Five – You’re Not A Hero (I’m Sorry Son) 6.) The Belle Comedians –

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Homemade Jams – October 15, 2013

Track Listing: 1.) Chris Picco – The Beach 2.) Jessica Rhaye – Waste A Little Time 3.) Mike Trask and the Precious Memories – Those Eyes 4.) The Burning Hell – Holidaymakers 5.) Billie Dre & the Poor Boys – Hattie Watson 6.) Rose Cousins – Go First 7.) This Ship – Typical Speakers 8.)

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Lorenzo 2 & 3: Patrick Rothfuss, Wayne Johnston

This week, two Lorenzo readings were held on campus for the reading series: Patrick Rothfuss, author of the Kingkiller Chronicles (his first book, Name of the Wind, part of the library at UNBSJ, Hans W. Klohn Commons’ One Campus One Book project), and Wayne Johnston, author of Son of a Certain Woman. So, maybe we should

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(Epic) Episode 42: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Don’t Panic!  We’re talking about one of our favorite mini series, books, and movies: Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Hosts Marc Cabot (@MarcCabot) Richard Gray(@EpicRich1) Andy McMullen (@AndyLastName) Nuchtchas (@Nuchtchas, nimlas.org) The Clockwork Doctor (@The_Clock_Doc) Show Notes The number 42 and all the weirdly attached meanings to it http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/history/42-the-answer-to-life-the-universe-and-everything-2205734.html Douglas adams did not mean

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RFYL Episode: Festober

  RFYL Episode: Festober The Creepshow – Take It Away Edison – Rock N’ Roller Coaster Verse The Sun – Nothing Left ChronGoblin – Big Baby Grand Electric – Stormy Girl Niche Sav. – Booze & Sin The Beneath the Grid Music song of the week was Sacrifice to Survive – Rancor Helicopria – Red Unleash The Archers – City of Iron Podcast: Play in

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Homemade Jams – The Odd Bit

October 11, 2013 Halifax’s The Odd Bit dropped by Homemade Jams promoting their show that night at The Cellar, but also chatted about their new EP, other bands they love, and weighed in on the vinyl vs. CD vs. cassette vs. digital debate. An entire hour of fun while we listen to their new EP.

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CHSR Session: A Primitive Evolution

Hailing from the mystical, magical land of Ontario, A Primitive Evolution (hereby referred to as ‘A.P.E.’) decided to rock our world with an amazing, full-electric session. They made us dance even though we can’t, and we absolutely love them for it. Many props to Brett Carruthers (Singer/Guitarist/Audio nerd) for remastering the session himself in his

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Homemade Jams – The Balconies

October 10, 2013 Toronto/Ottawa’s The Balconies stopped by Homemade Jams to chat with Bondo about their tour, upcoming album, and love for bowling? They were passing through Fredericton playing The Capital with The Motorleague and Repartee. A killer line-up not to be missed. Listen in to hear the conversation! Track Listing: 1.) Interview with The

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