Category: The Kingstonian

Ian Arthur, the M.P.P. for Kingston & the Islands is our guest in this episode. We talk about his transition from the kitchen at Chez Piggy to the Legislature in Toronto. We also deal with his passion for dealing with the impact of climate change. Music in this episode: “Josie” / The Glorious Sons / LP “Young Beauties & Fools”

This episode features a conversation with John Armitage – a man who has been at the forefront of building homes in the Kingston area for over 40 years. At the same time, John has devoted a great deal of volunteer time to various groups, including the Queen’s Rowing Team. We talk about it all. Music in this episode: “Viva La Vida” / Coldplay / LP – Viva La Vida

Len has been singing most of his life and now directs his passion to building, promoting, and singing with the Kingston Townsmen Chorus and the Perpetual Emotion Quartet.  This episode first aired during the 2018 Christmas Break. Music performed in this episode: “Halleluia” / Perpetual Emotion Quartet & She Sings Chorus/  Recorded live    “The Secret of Christmas” / Kingston Townsmen Chorus, Limestone City Voices & Greater Kingston Chorus / Recorded Live 

Rick Flanagan is a man passionate about rock & roll, rhythm & blues, and a big horn band.  After spending five years in Memphis, playing with some of the best, he returned to Kingston and formed The Big Phat Horn Band – and they have been entertaining folks ever since! Music played in this episode:   Chicago / “Does anybody really know what time it is?” / LP – Chicago IX – Chicago’s Greatest Hits ’69 – ’74 Best of

Coming off his re-election, Mayor Paterson sits down with Dave Cunningham to talk about his passion for municipal government, the City of Kingston, and The Tragically Hip. Music included in this episode: Theme – “Strawberry Letter #23 / Brothers Johnson / LP – Strawberry Letter #23 “Wheat Kings” / The Tragically Hip / LP – Fully Completely (Live) “Ahead by a Century” / The Tragically Hip / LP – Trouble at the Henhouse

Starting his career as a teenager in England, David has made suiting men his life’s work.  Many Kingstonians will know him from the 35 years he spent as operator/owner of Alexander Newman’s Men’s Shop on Princess Street.  Dave talks with David about his passion for making the man look good! Theme – “Strawberry Letter #23” / Brothers Johnson / LP – Strawberry Letter #23“The Long & Winding Road” / Paul McCartney / LP – Good Evening New York City“Another Day in Paradise” / Phil Collins / LP – The Singles –Remastered

Jim Gilchrist, the ‘Dean’ of O.H.L. radio broadcasters, join us for a conversation looking back on his 40+ years and over 2,700 games, covering the Kingston Frontenacs. Music for this episode: Theme – Strawberry Letter #23 / Brothers Johnson / LP “Strawberry Letter #23 – The Very Best of The Brothers Johnson” Dreams / Fleetwood Mac / LP “The Dance (Live)” Fifty-Mission Cap (Live) / The Tragically Hip / LP “Fully Completely (Deluxe Version)”

Join Dave as he speaks with Aggie Haydock, the Owner/Operator of Heart to Heart Senior Services. Commercial Music: Song 10:10 – Bill Withers/Lean on me/Lean on me: The Best of Bill Withers Song 2: 25:25 – Jim Reeves/Welcome to my world/The Very Best of Jim Reeves