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Category Archives: Specialty

All shows which are special, maybe even indescribable.

The Lunchbox Interview: Andrew Maclean (Backyard History Book 4)

Posted on 2025-10-17 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guest today is Andrew Maclean, author, historian and storyteller. The latest book in his Backyard History series arrived this year. He joins me to tell about what sorts of tales we can expect in Backyard History: Mysterious Stories from Atlantic Canada’s Past.

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The Lunchbox: Peter Hicks on “Roughing It”

Posted on 2025-10-15 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guest today is Peter Hicks, well-known as songwriter and performer for Sleepy Driver and My Black Ram, but joining me today as an author (under the pseudonym “Andi Ellis”) of the romantic comedy novel Roughing It

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Testing For Echo – Episode 87 – Just a Little Nostalgia In Here. Heatwave! – Orig. Air Date Oct. 11, 2025

Posted on 2025-10-11 by Tim Scammell Posted in Barry Awards, chsr, Current Shows, Media, Music, Music Shows, Testing For Echo

On the day of recording this episode it’s the 45th anniversary of Heatwave Festival in Bowmanville Ontario. There will be more on that later. There’s a few Heatwave references. I was there. I can speak to it. 🙂 And great music! Check these out! Episode Song List Talking Heads – I Zimbra Miss Krystal –

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The Lunchbox Interview: Peter Hicks [Sleepy Driver]

Posted on 2025-10-10 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guest today was Peter Hicks, well-known front-man for Fredericton bands Sleepy Driver and My Black Ram.

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Lunchbox Interview: TUNB Presents “Stag and Doe”

Posted on 2025-10-09 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guests today are all involved in the next upcoming Theatre UNB production, Stag and Doe: Maham Raza (Director); Brianna Hawkes (Technical Director); Kabilan Shanmugaraja (Stage Manager).

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The Lunchbox: DBFF 2025

Posted on 2025-10-07 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guest today is Jared Carney, local filmmaker and organizer of the Demonic Brilliant Film Festival, the local festival of horror. We discuss some of the standout movies for each of the three theme nights.

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The Lunchbox: TNB’s The Greatest Play…

Posted on 2025-10-07 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guests today are Natasha MacLellan (TNB Artistic Director) and Dean Fleming (Director) who are behind the staging of The Greatest Play in the History of the World by Ian Kershaw, a curious new production coming to the Open Space stage.

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Testing For Echo – Episode 86 – This one feels Great – Orig. Air Date Sept. 27, 2025

Posted on 2025-09-27 by Tim Scammell Posted in Barry Awards, Current Shows, General, Media, Music, Music Shows, Testing For Echo

Hello again everyone. I hope that you’re in the mood for some amazing music as I am. It’s a pretty full show so let’s boogie. This is Testing For Echo Episode 86 on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am always pleased to be your host Tim Scammell. To start

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Testing For Echo – Episode 85 – Requests? Heck Yes! – Orig. Air Date Sept. 13, 2025

Posted on 2025-09-13 by Tim Scammell Posted in Barry Awards, chsr, General, Media, Music, Music Shows, Testing For Echo

Hi there everyone. I trust that all is well with you and you’re ready to roll. This is Testing For Echo Episode 85 on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am your host Tim Scammell. I have a nice stack of musical mayhem to entertain you for the next hour

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Testing For Echo – Episode 84 – RUSH HOUR – Orig. Air Date August 30, 2025

Posted on 2025-08-30 by Tim Scammell Posted in Barry Awards, chsr, Media, Music, Music Shows, Testing For Echo

Hello there everyone. This is Tim Scammell, host of the weekly show Testing For Echo on CHSR on Saturday afternoons at 3:00 pm and Tuesday mornings at 7:00. This week I’m sort of cheating. As most of you know, our show is an homage to the best band to ever have existed, RUSH. Back in

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Testing For Echo – Episode 83 – Hungry for Great Tunes? This Will Help – Orig. Air Date August 16, 2025

Posted on 2025-08-16 by Tim Scammell Posted in Barry Awards, chsr, Current Shows, General, Media, Music, Testing For Echo

Hi there folks. I hope that you are doing great and I’m really happy that you’ve tuned in. This is episode 83 of Testing For Echo on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am your host Tim Scammell. Episode Song List Styx – Lady – Remastered Depeche Mode – Heroes

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Testing For Echo – Episode 82 – More Great Music! Of Course – Orig. Air Date August 2, 2025

Posted on 2025-08-02 by Tim Scammell Posted in Barry Awards, chsr, General, Music, Music Shows, Testing For Echo

Hi again everyone. I hope that you’re doing very well and I really appreciate you tuning in. This is episode 82 of Testing For Echo on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am your host Tim Scammell. As usual, I’ve found a great selection of tunes this week. I’ve got

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The Lunchbox Interview: Richard Hornsby (NBSMF 2025)

Posted on 2025-07-30 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guest today is Richard Hornsby, organizer of the New Brunswick Summer Music Festival, an annual celebration of classical composition and performance. He joins me to talk about the inspirations behind this year’s theme: The Roaring 20’s!

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Lunchbox Interview: NBActs Acting Out

Posted on 2025-07-24 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guests today are all involved in this year’s Notable Acts Theatre Festival. Gillian Salmon is the playwright and plays the Narrator for 32 Short Plays About Fredericton. Naomi McGowan is the director for 32 Short Plays About Fredericton. Brandon Hicks is the playwright for Sinking (as well as another play in the festival, Don’t Shoot Your Mother). Pluto Shaw and Mimi Martin are Stage Managers and Designers for each of these plays.

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Lunchbox Interview: NBActs Acting Out and Street Scenes

Posted on 2025-07-24 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guests today are all involved the Notable Acts Theatre Festival. Len Falkenstein is a well known figure in local theatre, and a founder of this festival, as well as acting and directing in this year’s productions. Beth Graham is the Playwright-in-Residence and Dramaturg for this year, as well as presenting a reading of her new play Amber Hope Porter. Beatrix Culligan is a performer in the site-specific play For Whom The Troll Tolls. Brandon Hicks is the playwright of the 10-minute plays Don’t Shoot Your Mother and Sinking.

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Lunchbox Interview: NBActs Mainstage

Posted on 2025-07-24 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guests today are the creators of the two mainstage presentations at this year’s Notable Acts Theatre Festival. Alexa Higgins is the playwright and a performer of Crane Girl, and Jean-Michel Cliche is the playwright and a performer of Tilt.

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Testing For Echo – Episode 81 – Feeling Groovy? – Orig. Air Date July 19th 2025

Posted on 2025-07-19 by Tim Scammell Posted in Barry Awards, chsr, Current Shows, General, Media, Music, Testing For Echo

Hi there folks. I hope that you are doing great and I’m really happy that you’ve tuned in. This is episode 81 of Testing For Echo on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I’m your host Tim Scammell. I’ve added some vintage tunes this week to bring back a classic sound,

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Testing For Echo – Episode 80 – You Will Enjoy This. Really! – Orig. Air Date July 5, 2025

Posted on 2025-07-05 by Tim Scammell Posted in Barry Awards, chsr, General, Media, Music, Music Shows, Testing For Echo

Hi there folks. I hope that you are well and I thank you very much for tuning in. This is episode 80 of Testing For Echo on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am your host Tim Scammell. It’s the usual awesome full hour of much that you want to

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Testing For Echo – Episode 79 – Many old pals – Orig. Air Date June 21, 2025

Posted on 2025-06-21 by Tim Scammell Posted in Barry Awards, chsr, Current Shows, General, Media, Music, Testing For Echo

Good afternoon everyone. This one should give you some warm fuzzies as I’ve dipped into some that we haven’t heard in a while. I actually do this all the time but just like to tell you about it anyway. So far the show feedback has been positive, so I’ll keep them coming as I do.

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The Lunchbox Interview: BitB’s “Macbeth”

Posted on 2025-06-10 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guests today are Len Falkenstein (Director), Rebekkah Chasse (Lady Macbeth), Scott Shannon (Macbeth), and Mary Walker (Witch), who are all involved in the upcoming Bard in the Barracks presentation of Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth.

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The Lunchbox Interview: BitB’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor”

Posted on 2025-06-10 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guests today are Len Falkenstein (Director), Shannon Munn (Mistress Ford), and Rhett Ellis (Falstaff), who are all involved in the upcoming Bard in the Barracks presentation of Shakespeare’s comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor. We discuss the farce of this play, especially in contrast to the visual reframing as a mobster story.

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Testing For Echo – Episode 78 – Ready To Roll – Orig. Air Date June 7th, 2025

Posted on 2025-06-07 by Tim Scammell Posted in Barry Awards, chsr, Current Shows, General, Media, Music, Music Shows, Testing For Echo

Hi again folks. I hope that all is well with you and thank you for tuning in for the show. This is episode 78 of Testing For Echo on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am your host Tim Scammell. I have a full slate today so I’d best get

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The Lunchbox Interview: Rory Taillon

Posted on 2025-05-28 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guest today is musician and road warrior Rory Taillon. Rory is on the tail end of his current Atlantic Canada tour before heading back home to Ontario. He joins me to play a few songs and chat about finding inspiration, looking backward and looking forward.

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Testing For Echo – Episode 77 – Let’s Go Back a Bit, Again – Orig. Air Date May 24, 2025

Posted on 2025-05-24 by Tim Scammell Posted in Barry Awards, chsr, Current Shows, General, Music, Music Shows, Testing For Echo

Hello there everyone. I hope that you are well with you and thank you for listening to our show. This is episode 77 of Testing For Echo on CHSR FM 97.9 in Fredericton and around the world and I am your host Tim Scammell. Before we begin I just want to mention that this is

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The Lunchbox Interview: Michelle Tupy, Shelter Movers

Posted on 2025-05-21 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

My guest today is Michelle Tupy, the Chapter Director of Shelter Movers New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

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