CBC Radio: The Best of DNTO: Episodes
How many times a day do you say "thank you?" And how many times a day do you really, really mean it? This week, we're asking: has "thank you" lost its meaning? Tune in as we look at the "obligatory thanks" vs. genuine thanks; hear from a guy who set out to write "thank you" notes to everyone he wanted ...
We're capping off 2008 by asking... are our final moments our finest moments? We'll hear from palliative care specialist Stephen Jenkinson on how to celebrate our last moments; mom Kim Ziervogel looks at how to talk to kids about death; and Arthur Motyer tells us about his sister's "living wake."
It's a mixed bag of holiday treats... We'll bring you some of our favourite stories from 2008. And we've got five holiday favourites recorded by five great Canadian musicians, just for DNTO listeners. Plus, our great iPod giveaway... download for the details!
DNTO goes to court! How does our perception of what court is match up with the real thing? We'll get the answers from veteran court reporter Christie Blatchford; a lawyer who has finger on the pulse of pop culture and the courts and Juno award winner David Boulanger from Burnt Project 1.
We're packing our bags and heading to guest host Jonathan Torrens' hometown... Halifax! This week, we're following "Six Degrees of Jonathan Torrens." He'll be constructing his dream Halifax 'super band' to play a Canadian classic; we'll eavesdrop on his '80s cover band; and we'll tell you how to become ...
How long will you stand in line? Or wait on hold? This week, guest host Jonathan Torrens and crew are looking at "breaking points," and how far we can be pushed before we say, "We're mad as hell, and we're not going to take it anymore!" Plus, we look at our "best worst" moments - that point that seemed ...
Siblings. Even if you don't have them, they're running your life - whether or not you know it (or like it). So this week, guest host Jonathan Torrens and crew explore our complicated relationships with our brothers and sisters.
We're getting grounded at the airport. Between arrivals, departures, reunions, and farewells, the airport is a hotbed of human drama. But are you really yourself in the airport... or do you become someone different when you're in the space between cities? Guest host Marcy Markusa and company visit the ...
Are we giving 'til it hurts... or is the "economic downturn" bringing in a new age of stinginess? This week, we look at "charity." What do we give, who are we giving it to, and how do we decide to give, or not to give? Tune in to hear kids answer the question: is it better to give or to receive? Plus, ...
Take us to your leader! But who is that? This week, we're asking "who's in charge here?" Guest host Marcy Markusa and company look into what makes a good leader; why the person you think is in charge might not really be in charge; and whether we get the leaders we want, or the leaders we deserve.
What's the most extreme thing you've done for love? We'll take a look at all the nutty things we do... from a little breaking and entering to voluntarily staying put in a war zone. Plus, we'll explore the phenomenon of the "bromance"; and hear from heartbreaker Martha Wainwright on... well, heartbreak.
What's your flaw - and how have you learned to deal with it? This week, we're all about looking at our imperfections, and how we embrace them. We'll talk with a photographer about taking pics of celebs in their natural, flawed glory; learn how to deal with your significant other's lil' faults; and find ...
How many times a day do you say "thank you?" And how many times a day do you really, really mean it? This week, we're asking: has "thank you" lost its meaning? Tune in as we look at the "obiligatory thanks" vs. genuine thanks; hear from a guy who set out to write "thank you" notes to everyone he wanted ...
When the sun goes down and the city grows dark do you become a different person? Under the cover of darkness are you more free to be the person you really are? This week Sook-Yin Lee wants to know who does the night bring out in you!!
Have you ever done something that you wouldn't normally do? When we're young we blame it on peer pressure but as we grow we blame it on the crowd! Sook-Yin Lee experiments with the power of a crowd and finds out what happens when you try to control a crowd and lose. She also will talk with musical guest ...
Sook-Yin Lee talks to country music star Shane Yellowbird, a woman describes what it was like living in her car for a month, and Lisha Hassanali tells Sook-Yin what her Mini Cooper says about her. What are we really using our cars for? Listen in to find out!
Why do we run? What are we running to... or from? Sook-Yin takes a jog with Olympic sprinter Anson Henry, and runs in inappropriate places with the ladies from the Movement Movement. And running coach Gilbert Tuhabonye tells us his remarkable story of running to survive. Plus, comedian Alix Sobler looks ...
DNTO launches a new season with a look at those highly-anticipated (or is it dreaded?) first days. Owen "Final Fantasy" Pallett will introduce our new theme music; Precious Chong tells us about her first day as Oliver Stone's assistant; Clare Lawlor explains how to fake it through your first day of work; ...
DNTO takes you back to school in style. Sean Springer pits Yoda against Mr. Miyagi in an educational smackdown; Stephanie McGrath finds out what happens when she puts Dr. Phil's advice into practice; and John Wing Jr. tells you how you - yes, you! - can become a moderately successful Canadian comedian. ...
Sook-Yin looks at the instrument that is the human voice and what it says to the world. Lisha Hassanali explores why she falls into a "family dialect" with her mom; we'll hear from author (and voice of AT&T;) Susan Berkley; Clare Lawlor takes advantage of being mistaken for a man on the phone; and Helix ...