I Love a Quitter
You can have Jennifer Lopez. Give me Phoebe Cates. Take Margot Robbie and leave Leelee Sobieski with me.
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Sitcoms You Can and Can’t Go Back To
When they’re good, sitcoms are little time capsules. The best ones live in the moment, or recreate a moment. And they stay true to everything from slang to pop culture. I think that’s why so few of them hold up for re-watching decades later.
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My Midday Confession
During my appearance on the Toronto Mike’d podcast last week, I confessed to something not everyone knows. And it has freaked some people out.
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Documentary: John Candy, I Like Me
I never got to meet John Candy. He had come to the radio station where I worked but I missed him. The reason for his visit was his friendship with Brian Linehan, Toronto interviewer extraordinaire. Brian was the entertainment source at CFRB. I provided entertainment updates for ‘RB when Brian was done for the day.
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Sepsis Awareness Still Needs Advocates
The last day of September is here. September is Sepsis Awareness Month and I certainly haven’t been nearly as vocal about it as I used to be.
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Curiosity Not Criticism Moves Us Closer
Where has nuance gone? Where has subtlety fled to? How did society get to a point where you’re condemned if you hold two thoughts in your mind at once?
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Another Overwhelming Week, Even if You Try to Tune Out
I’m not going to add to the outrage and clutter that this week’s events have spawned. You can probably guess my thoughts anyway.
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Brief Thoughts on a Dark Week
A friend and supporter of the US President is shot and killed. A student opened fire at another high school. Just another week in the USA.
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What’s She Got That I Don’t Have?
What does it take to get people to follow you with complete devotion? Because I don’t understand it.
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Brandt’s Rant Returns: Hockey Trial Fallout
I’m bringing it back. Brandt’s Rant will appear occasionally on this page again. It’s something I used to do on the radio. Once again, I feel compelled to revive it.
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