Episodes

  • #0833: Eileen Fulton; Mike Occomore; & Stuart Nulman

    #0833: Eileen Fulton; Mike Occomore; & Stuart Nulman
    Aug 2 2025
    The Stuph File Program Featuring As The World Turns actress Eileen Fulton; Mike Occomore, Executive Producer, The Pro Bono Group; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We remember Eileen Fulton, daytime’s grand dame who starred on As The World Turns for 50 years from 1960 to 2010. She died on July 14th at the age of 91. We feature part of an interview we did with her back in 1995. At the time, she was promoting her book, As My World Still Turns: The Uncensored Memoirs Of America's Soap Opera Queen. Mike Occomore, the Executive Producer of The Pro Bono Group, talks about the Pro Canada PSA’s they created with celebrities that are currently running on just about all radio stations in Canada, and shows like this one. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television by Todd S. Purdum (Simon & Schuster, $39.99).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Natasha Marsh, the co-owner of the Dorchester Jail Bed & Breakfast. She was a guest on show #0821. Along with her husband, Bill Steele, they run the 150-year-old New Brunswick jail that she and her husband lives in and turned into a bed and breakfast.
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    59 mins
  • #0832: Rod Schejtman; Jason Kristopher; & Andrew Fazekas

    #0832: Rod Schejtman; Jason Kristopher; & Andrew Fazekas
    Jul 26 2025
    The Stuph File Program Featuring composer Rod Schejtman; Jason Kristopher, author of The Dying Of The Light Series; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Rod Schejtman is a composer who collaborated on an amazing symphony with legendary composer Lalo Schifrin. It was the last project that Lalo worked on before he died. The symphony is called Long Live Freedom, which is a 40-minute experience with 100 musicians.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, you can hear more of Rod in our post interview conversation, plus you’ll hear a little music, as a Patreon Reward Extra). Jason Kristopher is the author of the zombie series, The Dying Of The Light Series, which includes the books, End, Interval & Beginning. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the oldest comet that scientists have ever discovered; and Canada going into space by themselves. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss how ice in space is different than on Earth; mini-moons that might be circling our planet; and the ongoing plight of the Boeing Starliner). This week’s guest slate is presented by Chris Epting, a freelance writer, author, expert and TV host who has written over 40 travel/history books, including James Dean Died Here, Roadside Baseball, and Hello It's Me, Dispatches From a Pop Culture Junkie.
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    59 mins
  • #0831: Douglas Smith; Dean Tolson; & Marc Hartzman

    #0831: Douglas Smith; Dean Tolson; & Marc Hartzman
    Jul 19 2025
    The Stuph File Program Featuring Douglas Smith, author of The Path Of Rocks And Thorns: Leadership Lessons From A Prison Cell; former NBA player, Dean Tolson, author of Power Forward; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Douglas Smith is the author of The Path Of Rocks And Thorns: Leadership Lessons From A Prison Cell. He shares his story of mental illness and incarceration. Dean Tolson is a former NBA player and the author of Power Forward, which shares his story of illiteracy into adulthood and how he turned that around. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for July. This one deals with a wire walker who crossed Niagara River. This week’s opening slate is presented by Richard Dagenais, a broadcaster, former colleague, and the author of a series of rhyming children’s books. His latest one is Clare The Bear. He was also a guest on show #0828.
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    59 mins
  • #0830: Edward Willett; Clifford Samuels; & Stuart Nulman

    #0830: Edward Willett; Clifford Samuels; & Stuart Nulman
    Jul 13 2025
    The Stuph File Program Featuring Edward Willett, author of Fireboy; Clifford Samuels, administrator of the Aurora Awards; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Edward Willett is back on the show show. He's the author of the YA mystery novel, Fireboy. He’s also the editor of the fantasy anthology featuring a host of award winning writers called Shapers of Worlds, plus he hosts the podcast, The Worldshapers. The 2025 Aurora Awards coming up, part of the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association. We touch base with Clifford Samuels, the Aurora Awards Administrator. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie (Celadon Books, $40).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Steve Williams, a leadership coach and the author of Notorious: Leadership Lessons From History’s Most Notorious Leaders. He was a guest back on show #0820.
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    58 mins
  • #0829: Lalo Schifrin; Mark Morton; & Kathleen Troy

    #0829: Lalo Schifrin; Mark Morton; & Kathleen Troy
    Jul 5 2025
    The Stuph File Program Featuring composer, Lalo Schifrin; Mark Morton, author of Cupboard Love; & dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad Download We remember legendary composer, Lalo Schifrin, who passed away on June 26th, just five days after his 93rd birthday. We remember him from an interview we did back in June 1996. Mark Morton is back on the show. He just re-released, for the third edition, his famed book, Cupboard Love: A Dictionary Of Culinary Curiosities, a book that first came out almost 30 years ago. Dog Trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad. She's back on the show, this time to talk about travelling with dogs. Kathleen is also the author of a YA detective mysteries, whose titles include Never Believe A Lie Twice and Never Believe A Con Artist Twice. This week’s guest slate is presented by Pat Caporali, Communications Specialist at Firestone Racing Communications in the NTT INDYCAR series, a former radio colleague, and also one of the nicest people on the planet.
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    59 mins
  • #0828: Darrell Berry; Richard Dagenais; & Andrew Fazekas

    #0828: Darrell Berry; Richard Dagenais; & Andrew Fazekas
    Jun 29 2025
    The Stuph File Program Featuring Darrell Berry, author of Early This Morning; Richard Dagenais, author of Clare The Bear; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Darrell Berry is a gay, former military man who has written a military thriller called Early This Morning, that takes place in the "Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell" era. Richard Dagenais, a reporter & anchor and one of my former colleagues from my Global News days, is also an author of rhyming children’s books. His latest one, his 9th, is called Clare The Bear. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, the world's most powerful telescope; the latest from The James Webb Space Telescope; the recent failures of SpaceX; and the death of Canada's first astronaut, Marc Garneau. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss China’s advances in space; astronomers discover the most powerful cosmic explosion since the Big Bang; and satellites being used to create an artificial solar eclipse). This week’s guest slate is presented by Domenic Fazioli, a reporter & video journalist for East End Montreal, another former colleague from my Global News days.
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    58 mins
  • #0827: Brian Graff; Dr. Philip Agrios; & Stuart Nulman

    #0827: Brian Graff; Dr. Philip Agrios; & Stuart Nulman
    Jun 22 2025
    The Stuph File Program Featuring Brian Graff, CEO & co-founder, Solar Forma Design; Dr. Philip Agrios, author of Life's One Law; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Brian Graff is the CEO & co-founder of Solar Forma Design. They have managed to create artful solar panels that also take up a very small footprint. Dr. Philip Agrios is the author of Life’s One Law. After 30 years of searching, he claims he has the answer for turning off one’s self sabotage. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. It's our annual roundup of light vacation reading as summer begins. The reviewed titles are: Talk of the Devil by Ian Fleming (Morrow, $30) Steve Martin Writes the Written Word by Steve Martin (Grand Central Publishing, $30) Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze (Grand Central Publishing, $40) The First Gentleman by James Patterson & Bill Clinton (Little, Brown, $32) A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Atria Books, $19.99) You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Jay Bardeleben, a freelance web developer and radio programmer.
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    59 mins
  • #0826: Ross Halperin; Tara Hodgson; & Marc Hartzman

    #0826: Ross Halperin; Tara Hodgson; & Marc Hartzman
    Jun 15 2025
    The Stuph File Program Featuring Ross Halperin, author of Bear Witness: A Crusade For Justice In A Violent Land; Tara Hodgson, author of Chasing Through Time; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Ross Halperin is the author of Bear Witness: A Crusade For Justice In A Violent Land. It shares the story of two ordinary men who braved the crime and corruption in Honduras to seek justice. Tara Hodgson is the author of the YA novel, Chasing Through Time. It’s about two teenage girls who go to the same school, but in two different time generations, yet they manage to connect with each other. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for June. This one deals with an armless knife thrower. This week’s opening slate is presented by Bob Steele, a longtime listener to The Stuph File Program, and before that my old radio show as well.
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    58 mins