Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book

In episode 16, we’re back from the holidays talking about Green Book, Bohemian Rhapsody, the Golden Globes and catching up on fan questions from two new subscribers!
Continue ReadingIn episode 16, we’re back from the holidays talking about Green Book, Bohemian Rhapsody, the Golden Globes and catching up on fan questions from two new subscribers!
Continue ReadingTopic: Low levels of brain tissue oxygenation during critical illness may be associated with the subsequent development of delirium and cognitive impairment. Overview: Survivors of life support often develop newly-acquired impairments that reduce their quality of life (e.g., ability to live independently). An early indicator of neurological dysfunction while on life support is the onset of delirium, […]
Continue ReadingOn January 1, 2019, we look back on the BEST movies of 2018 and answer some fan questions!
Continue ReadingQueen’s had a wonderful year in 2018 with many innovations, awards, administrative & infrastructural changes, and alumni achievements to boast about. Sadly, however, the Queen’s community lost a dear friend and benefactor, Dr. Alfred Bader in late December. We’ll reflect on his life and achievements while celebrating accomplishments around the university in 2018 in this […]
Continue ReadingFeaturing, from an October 21st reading at The Book Shop in Tamworth, you’ll hear readings by Geoffrey Cook, and Harold Hoefle. Then, from the October 2nd open mic reading in the ‘and the journey continues’ monthly series, you’ll hear readings by Ron Chase, Jerri Jerreat, Gwen Whitford, Jennie Marshall, Robert Millard, Gary Rasberry, Sarah Emtage, […]
Continue ReadingIt’s a new year for WAFFLES!, and Matt’s sister suggested “Epiphanies” as a topic of choice — so here we go into 2019! From the composed-for-Epiphany music of Benjamin Britten to the sardonic snark of a young Momus, from the nasal meanderings of Bob Dylan to the full-throated belt of Etta James covering Bob Dylan, […]
Continue ReadingA November 7th book launch reading event held at Novel Idea Bookstore, you’ll hear a talk by Sean M. Maloney as he launched his new book, Operation Kinetic: Stabilizing Kosovo. Following that from an October 16th launch again at Novel Idea, you’ll hear a reading by Sergio Sismondo as he launched his new book, Ghost […]
Continue ReadingTopic: What to expect in 2019. Overview: From workshops to community events, find out what is happening in graduate studies for the winter and summer terms.
Continue ReadingMatt’s on his own for the last WAFFLES! in 2018, which means it’s gonna get dark, folks. REAL dark. It’s The End. The Apocalypse. The Final Days. Songs about the big finish, the end of everything… and sometimes not. Pre-recorded at home due to vacation plans; please forgive any audio quibbles. Abime des Oiseaux :: […]
Continue ReadingA Special Christmas show featuring a 2 act adaptation as a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’ as performed by Peter Aston, Michelle Mallen, Donald Mitchell, William Mitchell, Adele Mitchell, Wendy Luella Perkins, and Charlie Walker. Instrumental: Snowfall White Noise, by Michael Casteels
Continue ReadingIt’s Crimbus! Thrill to old faves like The Waitresses and Slade, jazz classics from Oliver Jones, Holly Cole and Bela Fleck, get depressed in the middle bit with a bunch of downer songs, and dive deep into traditional dungeon synth with Krampusnacht. Songs this episode: Jingle Cats :: Special Xmas WAFFLES theme Let It Snow :: Oliver […]
Continue ReadingFirst hour features, from an October 24th event at Novel Idea Bookstore and emceed by Kirsteen MacLeod, Pamela Mulloy reading from and launching her new book ‘The Deserters’. Following that, from a November 15th launch and reading event held again at Novel Idea, you’ll hear a reading by Carolyn Smart, and then a reading by […]
Continue ReadingDr. Kip Pegley (Dan School of Drama and Music at Queen’s University) joins us in studio to discuss their research & teaching and to discuss the impact of holiday music on shoppers in the period leading up to Christmas. Music embedded in this podcast includes:John Legend “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”Karen Carpenter “Merry Christmas […]
Continue ReadingOlympic hopeful James Juhasz (ArtSci ’20) joins us in studio to talk about his passion for sailing and the keeping an even keel between his studies at Queen’s University and his sport. Listeners get an opportunity to learn about the hard work this gentleman puts into training, competition, pursuing a degree in Geography, and (hopefully!) […]
Continue ReadingOn this episode of Screening in Kingston we talk about the TOP 10 Christmas Movies, debate the movie Elf AND review Love, Actually!
Continue ReadingFrom a November 1 event at Novel Idea Bookstore, you’ll hear Sean Mallen reading from and launching his new book Falling for London. Following that, from a November 13 event called “Feed Dog & Friends” Kingston Launch, you’ll hear a welcome by Stuart Ross, then readings by Dale Tracy with her chapbook Celebration Machine, and […]
Continue Readingwith Nathan Clemente, Henry Jeong, and Olivier Champagne Food is often an overlooked topic by many historians; indeed, for something that we can’t live without, many people take it for granted. Have you ever wondered how your favourite dishes came into being? Or how certain foods and ingredients have moved around the world? This podcast […]
Continue Readingwith Fayed Gaya This episode contextualizes the work of Canadian artist Tau Lewis.
Continue Readingwith Norees Gaspar andSahana Sivaneshan This podcast uses the BBC show Love Thy Neighbour to comment on the politicization of race in television. It will examine how the black diaspora in Britain after the end of WW2 and the arrival of the Windrush generation triggered a shift in British television towards racial diversity in sitcoms. […]
Continue Readingwith Christina Anderson, Olivia Marve, and Lara Kahn This podcast mobilizes Warsan Shire’s book of poems titled “Teaching my Mother How to Give Birth” to explore how diasporic belonging intersects with her experiences of gender, race, and sexuality as a first-generation immigrant from Somalia. We begin with an overview of Shire’s personal background with migration […]
Continue Readingwith Bronte McMaster, IanMichalek, and Sarah Prowten Our podcast discusses Joy Kogawa’s collection of poems from her book “The Splintered Moon.” This episode explores Kogowa’s background and the history of Japanese-Canadian internment in Canada, while ultimately relating these topics to the content of her poems and our interpretations. We analyze four poems int his collection: […]
Continue ReadingProfessors Monica LaBarge (Smith School of Business) and David Murakami Wood (Surveillance Studies) join us for a special Campus Beat: In the News episode. LaBarge talks about the strategies various companies use to convince consumers to purchase their holiday products over those of their competitors. Murakami Wood follows with a discussion about gift giving in […]
Continue ReadingAssistant Professor, Faculty of Education Microinteractions and how gender functions in a particular space Dr. Lee Airton is an Assistant Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies in Education with the Faculty of Education. Their research program explores the micropolitics of gender and sexual diversity accommodation in K-12 and teacher education, with particular emphasis on the […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode I wrap up the series on happiness and meaning by comparing the two of them. Listen to this episode if you want to learn some of the advantages and disadvantages of both happiness and meaning as well as my thoughts on which one we should be striving for. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingProfessor, School of Rehabilitation Therapy and Department of Public Health Sciences Associate Director, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research A Conversation on Spirituality and Health Studies Dr. Mary Ann McColl is a Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy and in the Department of Public Health Sciences, as well as the Associate Director of […]
Continue ReadingA podcast exclusive special with our thoughts on the Golden Globes Nominations!
Continue ReadingOn the Holiday Special of Screening in Kingston, we look at movies that are perfect for the Holidays if you do not celebrate or just don’t like Christmas! Movies with snow, about the holidays or just fun to watch in December!
Continue ReadingTopic: Fundamental research in how the human foot functions during walking and running. Overview: We investigated how modifying the shape of the arch of the human foot affects the energy absorbed and returned during a dynamic compression. To change the shape of the arch, we engaged the windlass mechanism of the plantar fascia by elevating the toes, […]
Continue ReadingFrom the October 23rd lecture in ‘The Page Lectures’ annual series featuring this year’s lecturer Don McKay, you’ll hear a welcome to the event by Phil Hall, then an introduction to Don delivered by Maureen Scott Harris, and then the lecture itself. It will run into the 2nd hour today. Then, following the conclusion of Don […]
Continue ReadingDecember 5th- In this episode, Tom Hewitt (Chief Development Officer, Office of Advancement), and Lindsey Fair (Director, Marketing & Communications, Faculty of Arts and Science) join us discuss the Queen’s Career Apprenticeship: Kingston program. Geared toward linking graduating students in the Arts and Humanities with local businesses in Kingston, QCA:K provides mentorship and skills-building opportunities […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode I sat down with my friend Jess to talk about compassion fatigue. Listen to this episode if you want to learn about what compassion fatigue is, how to recognize it in yourself, and how to take care of your own mental health while taking care of others. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingAs part of the annual CFRC fundraising drive, Ian is joined by Duncan Raymond and John McHughan in a live show where they take a rapid-fire journey through three provinces (Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island) and the territories. Commercial music includes: The Sheepdogs – Southern Dreaming Matt Anderson – Ain’t no Sunshine Stompin’ Tom Connors […]
Continue ReadingIn the 12th episode we review the films “Boy Erased” and “Can You Ever Forgive Me” as well as dive into some fan questions, talk about our December show schedule AND in our segment “Not A Great Plan” we really get talking about PC and start to talk about several issues coming out of film […]
Continue ReadingTopic: Changing heritage practice on the Rideau Canal and Kingston Fortifications World Heritage Site. Overview: The Rideau Canal corridor is comprised of a complex combination of resources, stories and activities that today serve multiple interests. The philosophies, policies, and management of heritage sites are experiencing pressures emanating from the demands of ‘experiential tourism’, the opportunities […]
Continue ReadingFrom an October 10th book launch event held at Novel Idea Bookstore, you’ll hear Erika Behrisch Elce, reading from and launching her new book ‘Lady Franklin of Russell Square’. Following that, from an October 11th double book launch event again at the bookstore, you’ll hear readings by John Donlan and Mirriam Clavir launching each of […]
Continue ReadingThis episode is about how Liz Laflamme overcame three breakdowns and a trip to the hospital to grow and evolve. Preparing for her children’s weddings wasn’t something that Liz thought would take her out. After checking herself into the hospital to mend mentally and emotionally, Liz also learned that she had breast cancer. An inspiring […]
Continue ReadingAssistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Design vs. Nature: Building Infrastructure to Withstand Environmental Disasters Dr. Katerina Genikomsou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. She is a member of the American Concrete Institute, the American Society of Civil Engineers, la Fédération international du béton, and the International Association for Bridge and […]
Continue ReadingProfessor, Chair of Graduate Programs, Dan School of Drama & Music “Nothing Burns Down:” A History and a Career in Theatre Lighting Design Dr. Tim Fort is a Professor and Chair of Graduate Programs in the Dan School of Drama and Music at Queen’s. He received his PhD from the University of Toronto’s Graduate Centre […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode I talk about meaning. Listen to this episode if you want to learn what “meaning” really is, some of the misconceptions behind it and what some of the benefits are. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingThis week, instead of a journey through Canada I will be talking to Monisha Singh and Cristobal Poblete about their journey to Canada! Monisha will tell us about her journey from India to Canada and Cristobal will be playing classical Chilean music on his charango! Commercial music: K’naan – Waving Flag Ladki Beautifyl Kar Gayi […]
Continue ReadingIn the 11th episode we review the movies Suspiria and First Man as well as answer fan questions around our radio mistakes, A Star is Born is brought up way too many times and we discuss the career of Ryan Gosling.
Continue ReadingTopic: Who’s Responsible?: Explaining How Contemporary Canadian Newspapers Frame Domestic Violence. Overview: My research in gender and politics advances an understanding of the political economic relationships that shape public discourses about gendered violence. I specifically examine contemporary Canadian newspaper coverage of domestic violence, documenting the patterns of coverage and illustrating how actors and structures interact […]
Continue ReadingIn the first hour, from the October 28th inaugural launch of the John B. Lee Signature Series imprint with Hidden Brook Press held at the Supermarket Restaurant and Bar in Toronto, you’ll hear readings by John B. Lee, Don Gutterridge, John Di Leonardo, and April Bulmer. In the second hour, from an October 9th book […]
Continue ReadingThe indomitable Jeremy joins us once again, this time for a show focusing both on the third-tier Marvel Comics super-hero Man-Thing, with a great diversion into a talk about Fifteen and Fairness with special guest Doug. WAFFLES Teen Titans Go! Born on the Bayou Creedence CR Swamp Fire Duke Ellington Song for Ted Sallis […]
Continue ReadingThis week, I will be speaking with Geoff Coons who served for almost a decade as the Executive Assistant to the former Mayor of Kingston, Harvey Rosen. Geoff shares some of his favourite “behind the scene” stories. Should be a dandy! Commercial music: Bryan Adams – Run to you The Glorious Sons – Everything is […]
Continue ReadingStephanie Lambropoulos (QUCO President), Shannon Hughes (Marketing Director), and Kelsey Loucier (Conductor) join us to discuss their roles with the Queen’s University Chamber Orchestra. Each of these three students teach us a lot about the great effort it takes into organizing 95 musicians and executing perfect performances twice annually in Grant Hall at Queen’s University. […]
Continue ReadingChloe Lowry and Kaitlyn Tresidder, two extraordinary PhD students in Neuroscience at Queen’s University join us in studio to discuss the Brain Bee neuroscience competition for high school students! Lowry and Tressider co-chair Brain Bee Kingston, help high school students learn the basics of neuroscience, and prepare them for competition at the local, national and […]
Continue ReadingTopic: Canada-US defense relations in the age of America First. Overview: My research seeks to examine Canada-US defense relations in the age of America First. Specifically, I will look at Canadian Strategic Culture to investigative any possible shifts/changes that could occur in our continental relationship on topical issues like NORAD, Counter-ISIS, Arctic Security, Space policy, […]
Continue ReadingIn the 10th episode of Screening in Kingston we count town the top Mustaches in Hollywood as well as some mustache fails in honour of Movember. We have a review for “The Sisters Brothers” and talk about other famous mustaches while we remember Stan Lee who passed away last week.
Continue ReadingIn this episode I talked with Dr. Andrew Ekblad about mindfulness meditation. Listen to this episode if you want to learn what mindfulness meditation is, what some of the benefits are, and how it can help us deal with challenging thoughts and emotions. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingAfter airing the bulk of the September 22nd ‘100 Thousand Poets for Change’ event at The Spire over the course of the last few weeks, you’ll hear the final two unaired readings in it: Alyssa Cooper’s and Bruce Kauffman’s. Following that, a reading by Amy Barry with Angela Bannon on guitar, recorded in Ireland. And […]
Continue ReadingTimmyG shares three short stories about William (depressed and hopeless), Jen (overworked and overscheduled) and Simone (relationship woes). Do you see yourself through the lens of their lives? Join TimmyG for another thought-provoking episode!
Continue ReadingWaste in the West: Advancing our Waste Management Practices Professor, Canada Research Chair in Bioresources Engineering and Director of Beaty Water Research Center Dr. Pascale Champagne is the Canada Research Chair in Bioresource Engineering and a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Queen’s. She is also the Director of the Beaty Water Research […]
Continue ReadingAssistant Professor, Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy Dark Matter and What Goes Bump in the Night Dr. Joseph Bramante is an Assistant Professor at in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy. He is also a Visiting Fellow at the Perimeter Institute and a member of the new, Arthur B. McDonald Canadian […]
Continue ReadingThis week we will be talking about Alberta and the energy sector (surprised?). Joining me will be Brad Gino, who worked at PCL Construction in Edmonton, Danilo Prieto who worked at Shell Global Solutions in Calgary, and Valerie Kitchell who has extensive experience in the renewable energy sector. Should be wild! Commercial music: Emerson Drive […]
Continue ReadingTopic: Urban experiences of Indigenous folks, learning about who we are, away from where our ancestors are from. Overview: It is often through a complex web that urban Indigenous peoples understand and learn about their ancestors, a further level of difficulty is added when the place in which we are learning is so far removed […]
Continue ReadingIn the 9th episode of Screening in Kingston we review Beautiful Boy, talk about the career so far of Steve Carell and debate where he sits so far in the question “Is he a good actor??”. We answer fan questions, and of course go through this weeks film and movie news in our segment “Not a Great […]
Continue ReadingSydney Downey, staffer in Queen’s Human Resources and Committee member for the Thrive Initiative at Queen’s joins us in studio to discuss mental wellness and fitness and the many activities the Thrive Committee is engaged in to facilitate wellness among faculty, staff and students at Queen’s!
Continue ReadingMelinda Knox and Adrian Kelly of University Research Services join us in studio to discuss the many services offered at URS, the ways in which URS promotes research and researchers at Queen’s University, and upcoming initiatives including a public lecture series and a new research website!
Continue ReadingFeaturing the afternoon session in that Hundred Thousand Poets for Change event, you’ll hear a reading by Judith Popiel, and then readings from the evening session by Sarah Brown Dunkley, Beth Marie Michalska, Billie the Kid, Haley Sarfeld, Chantel Lavoie, and a final musical performance by Irwin Streight. Then, Queen’s Engineering Alumni and author, Kaz […]
Continue ReadingStruggling in your Relationship? TimmyG shares key details from a guide he wrote seen through the lens of his own experience during a year-long venture into marriage counselling.
Continue Reading“This week I am talking with Christine Guyot, a Franco-Manitobaine from Winnipeg who now works in Ottawa. We will be talking about the tourism industry in Manitoba and Le Festival des Voyageurs!” Commercial music: Neil Young – Old Man Justin Lacroix – J’entonne Faouzia – Knock on my door
Continue ReadingTopic: Experiences of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) for Racialized Canadians. Overview: Medical assistance in dying (MAID) has recently been legalized in Canada. My dissertation research will explore experiences of racialized Canadians with MAID. My proposed doctoral work will help us understand what assisted dying means to racialized Canadians, who are often left out of […]
Continue ReadingIn the 8th episode of Screening in Kingston, we are live during the CFRC Funding Drive from November 2-8, we talk about the movie The Old Man and the Gun, and answer this week’s fan questions, generally positive, but with some fun twists as well!
Continue ReadingIn this episode I talked with Chayce about the challenges she faced during her transition to university. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how Chayce navigated her first year of university and how she thinks taking a “proactive approach” to mental health can benefit us. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingFrom the September 22nd ‘100 Thousand Poets for Change – Kingston’ even held at The Spire, you’ll hear readings by Deidre Reitav, Eugene Cornacchia, Sasha Hill, Robert Millard, and Skeye Projects. Don Maynard (creator/producer/filmmaker/piano), Claire Bouvier (violin), John Torres (guitar), Andy Penz (drums), Michelle Girouard (vocals), followed with readings by Andrea O’Farrell, and Yessica Rivera […]
Continue ReadingTimmyG reads from an ebook he wrote called Cracking the Discipline Code. Learn about the 7 Decoder Problems that prevent us from actualizing the power of discipline.
Continue ReadingDavid Lyon, Professor, Queen’s Research Chair in Surveillance Studies David Murakami Wood, Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Surveillance Studies Midori Ogasawara, PhD Candidate, Department of Sociology From the Babysitter to Alexa: Surveillance is All Around Dr. David Lyon is Director of the Surveillance Studies Centre and Professor of Sociology and Law at […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode I continue to talk about happiness. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how happiness can come from caring about the happiness of others, and letting go of what people think about you. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingThis week I am talking with Dylan Abbott and Dillon Budden, two geologists and musicians from Newfoundland and Labrador (The Rock!). We are going to talk about prospecting for gold in Newfoundland and hear some music from the b’ys. Check out Dillon Budden’s musician page below (new album coming soon!!) https://www.facebook.com/dbudden94/ Commercial music: Great Big […]
Continue ReadingKingston’s campus/community radio station takes on the Orson Welles classic! Narrated by Principal Daniel Woolf, and with a cast of dozens, this is a new spin on an old classic with a contemporary radio twist. Originally aired on CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston, Ontario on October 30, 2018. Locally reimagined, this radio theatre performance was […]
Continue ReadingTopic: Inclusive Education for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Ghana. Overview: The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and Human Rights Conventions such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability have recognized the right of children with disabilities to be included in general education settings. Several empirical global studies on […]
Continue ReadingIn the 7th Episode of Screening in Kingston, Mike and Taylor break down their top 10 lists of movies to watch at Halloween AND review the movie Collette!
Continue ReadingFirst hour featuring, from a September 10th reading and launch event held at Novel Idea Bookstore, you’ll hear Penn Kemp reading from and launching two books, ‘Fox Haunts’ and ‘’Local Heroes’, that evening. The event was organized and emceed by Elizabeth Greene. Second hour featuring, from a September 26th event held at the Grad Club, […]
Continue ReadingJP Dobson, Program Assistant for Oceanpath and Katie Fizzel, Experiential Learning Projects Coordinator for Career Services at Queen’s University join us for this Campus Beat episode. They discuss the Oceanpath Fellowship, an innovation experiential learning opportunity for graduating undergrad and Master’s students, how and why students should apply, and the kinds of life and career […]
Continue ReadingA variety of recent news articles about cannabis legalization, facts from a recent presentation by Dr. Deji Ayonrinde called Cannabis and the Adolescent Brain, and mention of a documentary about Colorado called Chronic State looking at legalization 5 years on.
Continue ReadingIn this episode I talked with Constantina about her struggle with anxiety. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how stigma prevented her from reaching out, and what she is doing to help others in her program who are suffering in silence. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingEver wonder what it is like to live in the BC wilderness? How about for SEVEN YEARS!??! I speak with Shari Hughson about her amazing story living as hunter-gatherers with her husband from 2007-2014 in rural British Colombia. Commercial music includes: Michael Buble – Feeling Good
Continue ReadingTopic: Youth Alcohol in Kingston. Overview: Our objective is to describe youth presentation at the Emergency department from alcohol related issues. Information gathered will allow for temporal maps to be developed along with demographic profiles of those who access services.
Continue ReadingIn the 6th episode of Screening in Kingston, Mike and Taylor review “The Wife” and “A Simple Favour” as well as discuss the planned Barbie Movie and a live action CATS movie? The musical comes alive for the big screen? Or does it? All that and more on Screening in Kingston!
Continue ReadingFirst hour featuring, from the September 22nd 100 Thousand Poets for Change event held at The Spire, you’ll hear a musical performance by SAPPH DECAF (Haley Sarfeld/Steph Keilhack), and then readings by Donald Mitchell, Anne Graham, and Elizabeth Greene. Second hour featuring and concluding the first half of that afternoon session of the event, you’ll […]
Continue ReadingGabor Fichtinger, Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Computer-Integrated Surgery, School of Computing Caitlin Yeo, Chief Resident in General Surgery, School of Medicine Flying Blindly vs. GPS Navigation in Surgical Procedures Dr. Gabor Fichtinger is the Canada Research Chair in Computer-Assisted Surgery and a Professor in the School of Computing at Queen’s. His […]
Continue ReadingQueen’s National Scholar in Political Philosophy and Critical Prison Studies, Department of Philosophy Is Treating the Death Penalty as a Medical Procedure Due Diligence to Avoid Pain? Dr. Lisa Guenther is the Queen’s National Scholar in Political Philosophy and Critical Prison Studies, jointly appointed in the Department of Philosophy and the Cultural Studies Program. Dr. […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode I talk about the lessons I learned from the book “Hector and the Search for Happiness”. Listen to this episode if you want to learn about some of the different things that can make us happy, and why searching for happiness can sometimes make us fall short. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingExcited to be speaking with Ben Walters, the co-founder of Feedback (https://www.feedbackapp.ca/, a company that is disrupting the restaurant industry through dynamic pricing. Ben will speak about his app and his entrepreneurial journey in Toronto. Commercial music: The Tragically Hip – Bobcaygan Arkells – Book Club Our Lady Peace – Innocent
Continue ReadingTopic: Bus Drivers Perceptions’ of Bullying on the Bus. Overview: Through surveys and interviews with Ontario bus drivers, I uncovered how they perceived bullying, the strategies they used to address bullying, and gained an overall sense of what is working/not working for them when dealing with bullying on school buses.
Continue ReadingYinka Adegbusi and Asha Gordon, co-Presidents of the newly launching Queen’s Black Alumni Chapter joined us via telephone ahead of Homecoming Weekend at Queen’s University to discuss QBAC, it’s mission, ways for Black Alumni to connect with each other and advice they have for current Queen’s students!
Continue ReadingIn the 5th Episode of Screening in Kingston, Mike and Taylor review Crazy Rich Asians and go through a big list of movie news in “Not a Great Plan”. We start diving into the question of how much should an actor’s baggage change how you view their performances?
Continue ReadingJeremy Mosher, President of the Queen’s University Alumni Association joins us in studio to talk about QUAA, why Alumni should stay connected with and give back to Queen’s and shares insights about Homecoming Weekend activities happening at Queen’s from October 19th-21st 2018!
Continue ReadingFirst hour of a two hour show featuring, from an August 20th reading at Novel Idea Bookstore and as emceed by Allison Casteels, you’ll hear readings by Michael Casteels, Jeff Latosik, Catriona Wright, and E. Martin Nolan. Second hour of a two hour show featuring first a reading from the September 22nd ‘100 Thousand Poets […]
Continue ReadingDennis Combe, a former public servant, found himself homeless with an alcohol addiction. Listen now to his incredible journey!
Continue ReadingThis week on our journey through Canada we will be talking to Duncan Raymond, who hails from Halifax, about the influence of the Rankin Family music on Nova Scotia and Canada. P.S. Duncan is one cousin in the massive Rankin family. Thanks to John McHughan for co-hosting! Commercial music includes: The Rankin […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode I talked with Dr. Andrew Ekblad about intense emotions. Listen to this episode if you want to learn about some of the positive consequences of experiencing intense emotions, some strategies on how to manage them and when you should reach out to a professional. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingTopic: Inter-religious encounters during the Crusades (Medieval History). Overview: My research focuses on the emotional and affective aspects of Muslim-Christian encounters during the Crusades (1095-1291). I am currently focusing on reading and re-evaluating the written chronicles of the first Crusade (1095-1099) in order to pay attention to the emotional, gestural and affective practices at play […]
Continue ReadingOn the 4th Episode of Screening in Kingston, Mike is joined by Wendy Hout from the Screening Room to review A Star is Born, Venom, Christopher Robin and Fahrenheit 11/9! We ask the question How many is too many A Star is Born movies and we look at what you should see this week in […]
Continue ReadingAs originally aired at 4 p.m. on October 5, 2018 on CFRC. We start with, as emceed by Carolyn Smart at Watson Hall, the September 21st ‘Welcome and Introduction’ of Catherine Hernandez as the fall term Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University. About an hour will be filled with Catherine’s reading, discussion, and Q&A. Then you’ll hear the […]
Continue ReadingDr. Sue Fostaty-Young joins us in studio for a discussion about her new role as Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning at Queen’s University, the innovative new directions in research CTL will embark upon in its new Five Year Plan, and of course the wonderful suite of teaching and learning services and resources available to […]
Continue ReadingTravis Blackmore started playing the drums at age 3. He was touring the world full-time by age 24. His new organization, Lionhearts, serves those who have little. Listen now to his incredible journey!
Continue ReadingVanessa Silva e Silva, PhD student in Nursing supervised by Dr Joan Tranmer Topic: Organ Donation Program Evaluation/Quality Assurance Overview: My research focuses on improving the quality of organ donation programs through studying in depth organ donation processes to increase the number of organs available for transplantation.
Continue ReadingAssociate Professor, Faculty of Law and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research “The Business of Justice Delivering the Justice of Business:” Arbitration within International Commerce Dr. Joshua Karton is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Law at Queen’s. His research is interdisciplinary, focusing on […]
Continue ReadingMolly Wallace, Associate Professor, Department of English Language and Literature David Carruthers, PhD Candidate, Department of English Language and Literature The Bitterness of Indulging: Dark Ecology and the State of Environmental Mega-Risks Dr. Molly Wallace is an Associate Professor and the Graduate Chair in the Department of English Language and Literature at Queen’s. Her research […]
Continue ReadingTopic: Geosynthetics in Site Remediation. Overview: Contaminated sites are a worldwide problem from fuel spill affected areas in Antarctica to brownfield site reuse in urban areas. This research has focused on investigating the use of geosynthetic (geomembranes and geosynthetic clay liners) barrier systems in the remediation and reuse of these sites..
Continue ReadingIn the third Episode of Screening in Kingston, Mike and Taylor review “BlacKKKlansman” from director Spike Lee as well as revisit their conversation around Mamma Mia 2 due to a fan question and of course look at movie news through the segment “Not a Great Plan”.
Continue ReadingJoin me as I speak with Christine Robinson, a Canadian Olympic water polo player from Montreal. She tells me her story of training and competing in the 2004 Olympics in Athens! Commercial music includes: Sam Roberts – Brother Down Leonard Cohen – The Partisan Coeur de Pirate – Comme des enfants
Continue ReadingTimmyG reveals intimate details of giving birth to a creative project and how it led to him slipping into a life-giving depression. Themes: creativity, depression, expectations, remaining flexible, purposeful suffering.
Continue ReadingKevin Collins from the Queen’s University Student Experience Office joins us in studio to share insights and details about the Queen’s Cares alternative reading week program for undergraduate and graduate students at Queen’s interested in community engagement at local, national, and international levels.
Continue ReadingTopic: The integration of virtual simulation into undergraduate nursing training in resuscitation science. Overview: Virtual simulation, or ‘serious games’, are educational games which enable students to learn course content through an engaging and innovative modality. Virtual simulation has shown promising results in a variety of nursing roles, and therefore it is imperative that we evaluate […]
Continue ReadingJoin us for the second half of a great conversation with whole SGPS Executive! Amidst their very busy schedules, they’ve taken the time to tell us all about their respective roles, committee work, and goals for this year as a team. Learn more about Your SGPS and tune in!
Continue ReadingPart One of a lovely conversation with the entire SGPS Executive (Society of Graduate and Professional Students) at Queen’s. Listeners will get all the details on opt-in/opt outs, services and benefits offered by the SGPS and how to get involved with committees and the governing Council!
Continue ReadingIn the second episode of Screening in Kingston, Mike interviews the owner and manager of the Screening Room, Wendy Hout, who relives her first day owning the theatre! Mike and Taylor also review three films including “Searching”, “Mamma Mia 2” and “Juliet, Naked”, introducing their scoring system, “See it”, “Stream it” or “Skip it”. Tune […]
Continue ReadingProfessor, Department of Oncology and Director, Clinical Translational Research, NCIC Clinical Trials Group Evolving Clinical Trials through Collaboration Dr. Janet Dancey is the Director of the Canadian Cancer Trials Group, also known as the CCTG, and a Professor in the Department of Oncology at Queen’s. She is also the Director of the High Impact Clinical […]
Continue ReadingAssistant Professor and Distinguished Faculty Fellow of Management Information Systems Emails: The Story of a Love/Hate Working Relationship Dr. Shamel Addas joined Smith School of Business in 2016 as Assistant Professor of Information Systems (IS). Prior to that, he was an Assistant Professor of IS at IESEG School of Management in France. Shamel’s research centers […]
Continue ReadingBrad Murray embarked on a journey to lose weight, quit gambling and address his alcohol abuse. Find out how he is doing!
Continue ReadingTopic: The implications for travelling for childbirth from rural and remote areas to urban centers Overview: Last summer I did a Joanna Briggs Institute systematic review as a part of a masters requirement course on the experiences of women who travel for childbirth. Women from rural and remote areas who have to travel for childbirth experience […]
Continue ReadingIn the first episode of Screening in Kingston we meet Mike and Taylor, our two hosts, and are introduced to their love of movies. They review the film “Mandy” and ask the most important film questions of this century including “Is Nic Cage a good actor?”. This debut episode includes a movie news discussion segment […]
Continue ReadingJoin Meditation Expert Jason McCoy as he shares a collection of stressful experiences (work challenges, health issues and marital breakup) that led him to studying the incredible benefits of meditation.
Continue ReadingSeptember 12th – Carly D’Amico, Promotions and Administrative Coordinator at Student Academic Success Services (SASS) joins us in studio to share with undergraduate, graduate, domestic, and international students all the details on the wealth of resources SASS offers at Queen’s University. She shares insights on what students can expect from 1:1 consultations, ongoing and upcoming […]
Continue ReadingTopic: Organ Donation Program Evaluation/Quality Assurance Overview: My research focuses on improving the quality of organ donation programs through studying in depth organ donation processes to increase the number of organs available for transplantation.
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