One day we were talking about things we’d like to do as a radio morning show team and Blair said, “How about a Big Show wing eating contest?” And thus, the Ultimate Wingman competition was born. …
Ultimate Wingmen and Women Read More »
One of my favourite actors is one of my least favourite people. Does that make sense? …
Brandt’s Randt – Advice for Alec Baldwin Read More »
Every year, the first snowfall causes mayhem on the roads. Â I still don’t understand how drivers can be so clueless about something we know is going to occur! Â For goodness sake, Environment Canada gives us two days’ notice before a single flake hits the highway. Â And so I randt. Â …
Brandt’s Randt – Snow, It’s An Annual Thing! Read More »
Toronto, London, Montreal, Detroit – I have the solution to your  Mayor woes. Just listen to this randt!
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Brandt’s Randt – I’ll Take Care of Your Mayor! Read More »
We’ve been playing this little ditty since Tim Hortons announced that London would be its Canadian test market for dark roast coffee. We also tested sandwiches, donuts and other items for the chain. In fact London is so typical that our city is used to test all sorts of new products. Â …
Tribute to Lou and to Tim Read More »
Dr. Seuss once said, “Don’t be sorry that it’s over. Be glad that it happened.”  That’s how I remind myself to feel about my time at 680 News when another year passes since I left, and I feel wistful about leaving a job and a work family I loved so much. …
There’s nothing quite like being part of a morning show to bring out the kid in you.  We kicked Halloween up a notch in several different ways.  First, we posed as a rock trio that’s about to perform here. …
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Some things are so simple. Â But for some people, they’re not simple enough. Â Today’s randt was inspired by our Mayor’s desire to revisit the garbage pickup schedule because he’s tired of hearing from constituents who are “confused” and “frustrated” by the current rotation. Â In the words of Jerry Seinfeld, “Who arrreeee these people?” Â And I randt. Â …
A Slightly Condescending Randt Read More »
In a little perk of the job, I had a 2014 Fiat 500 to drive all weekend and drive it, I did. There were no strings attached. If I wanted to talk about it I was free to tell the truth.  Frankly, I wouldn’t have taken the vehicle any other way. …
Sometimes it doesn’t matter whether something is right or wrong, it’s just how it looks. This week the Ontario Ombudsman ruled that London city council was in the wrong, though, when 7 of them met for lunch in a back room of a restaurant prior to a budget vote. …
Brandt’s Randt – It’s About The Optics Read More »
Let’s end this era of molly-coddling some businesses while leaving others to flail in the wind. Â The federal government finally plans to get rid of bundling TV stations from cable or satellite providers and I think it’s long overdue. And so I randt. Â …
Brandt’s Randt – Pick and Pay, it’s About Time! Read More »
Deep, passionate and fascinating discussions took place this week on social media and in real life about spoiler alerts.  Although we’ve discussed it before, and I’ve jokingly taken to Twitter to warn against anyone spoiling things for me, it has really stepped up in light of the Breaking Bad finale. …
Spoiler Alert! On Spoiler Alerts (Includes a Breaking Bad Spoiler)Read More »
Spoiler Alert! On Spoiler Alerts (Includes a Breaking Bad Spoiler) Read More »