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Met Radio 1280 AM
by Met Radio 1280 AM
Toronto Metropolitan University's campus and community multi-media hub. Listen at 1280 AM or online at metradio.ca
Episodes
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Interview: Christine Lakin (2026)
MET Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress Christine Lakin, who is well known for her role playing Alicia "Al" Lambert on the popular 1990s TGIF sitcom "Step by Step". After Step by Step she appeared in films like Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical and The Hottie & the Nottie. She has also…
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Interview: Mikale Washington (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews content creator and actor Mikale Washington. https://www.instagram.com/mikalewashington2/
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Toronto Nature Now (12/10/2026), Ep. 202: Ingrid Buday on Noise Pollution
Ingrid, who is the founder and executive director of "No More Noise", does a deep dive into the harmful impacts of noise pollution, both on our own health and the wellbeing of the wildlife that live alongside us, as well as her organization's noble efforts to mitigate/eliminate some of the most...
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Artist Interview: Mary Ancheta
In this interview, Amanda Shekarchi chats with Mary Ancheta about her passion for exploring different music genres, why she was drawn to jazz for her latest record When The Light Comes To Play, the meaning behind the cover art for this record, and her experience performing at live.
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Just For Laughs 2026: Tiffany Haddish review & Yvonne Chung Interview
Portley Ghartey Johnson attended a few events at Toronto's 2026 Just For Laughs Festival. In this piece she provides a review of Tiffany Haddish's show from the festival, as well as interviews Yvonne Chung about her feature show, Loud Asians.
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Interview: Bryan Mangum (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Bryan Mangum, who is a New York-based actor, writer, and producer known for his versatile character portrayals across indie films, commercials, and new media. He has garnered particular recognition for his extensive work in the fast-growing landscape…
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Interview: Walter J Parker (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Walter J Parker, who played an officer in the HBO mini-series We Own This City and appeared in Black Therapy. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9342647/
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Interview: Maya Annik Bedward (Black Zombie)
Met Radio's Sarra Gillani sits down with Maya Annik Bedward, the writer and director of Black Zombie. Following the World Premiere at SXSW, Black Zombie first screened in Toronto at the Hot Docs Festival. Now, just in time for Halloween, the documentary about the history of the zombie is in...
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Future Frequencies (2026)
Future Frequencies is a creative writing & radio program made by youth ages 14-18. In this collaboration between local non-profit Lakeshore Arts and Met Radio, youth participants were able to flex their creative muscles in the making of these spoken word pieces. First they were mentored by writer...
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Interview: Zach Bandler (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Zach Bandler, an American film director, screenwriter, and advocate whose cinematic work bridges the gap between storytelling and global health equity. His work has a particular focus on neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. https://www.zachbandler.com/...
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ArtReach Opportunity Round Up: September 29, 2026
🎨 POST-IT OPPORTUNITIES — THIS WEEK Looking for your next opportunity in Toronto’s creative community? Here are this week’s Post-It Opportunities, featuring mentorship, grants, networking, awards, and events for artists and creatives. 🎓 Toronto Arts Foundation — Mentor in Residence Mentorship…
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Interview: Rahmell Peebles (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Rahmell Peebles, He has guest-starred on notable television series, including an appearance on CBS's The Equalizer (Season 2, Episode 3, "Leverage") and roles tied to projects like The Undeclared War, Dark Matter, and Beauty in Black. Look out for him…
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Interview: Andre Bellos (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and influencer Andre Bellos. He is starting to go viral for high-profile audience appearances, such as his notable viral moments at the BET Awards and Micheal Jackson viral dance. https://www.andrebellos.com/
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Interview: Alan Locher (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews founder of The Locher Room, Alan Locher. Created at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the series is widely known for hosting celebrity interviews and reunions featuring cast members from iconic daytime soap operas like Guiding Light, As the World Turns…
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Artist Interview: Meenahmo (2026)
In this interview Amanda Shekarchi chats with Pop/R&B artist Meenahmo. We discuss her journey moving from Nigeria to Saskatchewan, the inspiration behind her latest singles, as well as her experience competing in an High School singing competition.
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Interview: David Reuben (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews comedian and founder of the Comedy Greenroom newsletter, David Reuben. David has been performing stand-up comedy since the mid 1980's in Canada and the USA. Past shows include The Long Island Comedy Festival in Long Island New York, & The Valley of Laughter...
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Interview: Othneil Litchmore (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi Interviews realtor Othneil Litchmore. Othneil shares information about the real-estate, the housing market and what we can even expect in 2027. He also specializes in residential properties across Toronto and Durham Region....
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Artist Interview: Chris Dimas (2026)
Amanda Shekarchi chats with Chris Dimas who is the drummer for Orillia Bass Juno nominated band Bleeker. Chris opens up about the production process for the band‘s latest album ELEPHANT, and reflects on some of the bands major milestones over the past 10 years.
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Artist Interview: Mattmac and QuestionATL (2026)
MattMac and QuestionATL join forces on their album Smoke Signals. MattMac is an Indigenous blind Hiphop artist rapper and producer based out of Winnipeg, making waves in the industry since winning the CBC searchlight contest in 2023. QuestionATL, is also a blind rapper and producer from Atlanta…
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Interview: Patrick Chang (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Patrick Chang, who recently made a guest appearence on the FBI spinoff , CIA. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7832161/
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Interview: Nils Hognestad (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and writer Nils Hognestad. Nils is currently acting in Fort Macbeth which is a mockumentary about the mounting of the world's first oil-positive Shakespearean musical in Fort McMurray, Canada. https://www.fortmacbeth.org/...
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Interview: Lucas Lockwood (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Lucas Lockwood. Lucas attends film school and has appeared in S.W.A.T., Ballers, and American Gangster: Trap Queens on Bet. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7435241/
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Interview with Brian Beneventi (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Brian Beneventi who is an American actor, writer, filmmaker, and author based in Los Angeles. He often creates and performs in crime thrillers, dark comedies, and psychological dramas. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10937142/
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Hot Docs 2026 Review: Saigon Story
Met Radio's Nicaille Paula Sison reviews Saigon Story: Two Shootings in the Forest Kingdom at Hot Docs 2026.
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Hot Docs 2026 Review: Nekai Walks
Met Radio's Nicaille Paula Sison reviews Nekai Walks at Hot Docs 2026.
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Artist Interview: Julie Neff
Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi interviews artist Julie Neff. Julie Nef is a singer-songwriter based out of Montreal. She recently released her album "fine." which reflects on themes including mental health, heartbreak, and self growth.
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Interview: Najah Jackson
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress Najah Jackson. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3296440/ https://www.instagram.com/najahjacksonofficial/?hl=en
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Interview: AJ Lovelace
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor, director, producer and cinematographer, AJ Lovelace. https://www.ajlovelace.com/contact
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ArtReach Opportunity Round Up: August 28, 2026
A round up of funding opportunities for youth in the arts, skill-building workshops, and exhibition opportunities, and based on the August 18th, 2026 ArtReach Post-It Newsletter. Website: www.artreach.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachtoronto/ ARTREACH - 2026 ARTIST CREATION PROJECT GRANT...
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Artist Interview: Kaeley Jade (NXNE 2026)
Met Radio's Sam Wong interviews artist Kaeley Jade.
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Interview: Andrew Brown (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor, writer, and director, Andrew Brown. https://andrewbrownactor.com/
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Interview: Dillon Jagersky
Met Radio's Donovan interviews Toronto-based stunt performer, stunt actor, and stunt coordinator, Dillon Jagersky. He has performed stunts for acclaimed series such as “The Boys” and “Reacher”. https://www.instagram.com/stuntdill/?hl=en https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5583410/
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Interview: NEXTGEN Driver Training & Compliance
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Micheal Connors, founder of NEXTGEN Driver Training & Compliance. https://nextgencompliance.ca/about/
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Artist Interview: Feura (2026)
Met Radio's Rojhin Taebi chats with Toronto-based artist Feura.
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Toronto Nature Now Ep. 201: TRCA Youth Council's TurtleFest 2026 and Ongoing Youth Outreach Efforts
Sunny and Apirah, who are both executive members of the TRCA's Youth Council, discuss the success of their most recent TurtleFest, for which over 400 people attended in support of the protection and preservation of Ontario’s freshwater turtle species. Afterwards, they spoke about the Youth...
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Interview: Travis Turner (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and rapper, Travis Turner. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3281984/
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Toronto activist groups gather in honour of deaths under incarceration on this year’s Prisoners’ Justice Day
August 14, 2026 - On August 10th, organizers around the city came together to hold a vigil in honor of lives lost in prisons around the country. Through vigils, talks, and demonstrations, these people aimed to raise awareness about the ways that people experiencing incarceration are treated on a...
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Interview: Leanne Bishop (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actress Leanne Melissa Bishop, Originally from Port Williams, Nova Scotia, she is now based out of Los Angeles, New York City, and Toronto. She is the co-founder and CFO of the production company Penguin Pictures Productions.
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Solidarity with Cuba: Activists speak up against blockade on TMU campus
August 7, 2026 - Social action groups have gathered at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus to fundraise and spread awareness about the blockade in Cuba through the event ‘Solidarity With Cuba: A Fundraiser for Blockade Relief Efforts and Advocacy’. In this episode, you’ll hear about the...
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ArtReach Opportunities Round Up: August 11, 2026
A round up of creative workshops, community events, youth programs, and arts and culture opportunities, based on the August 5, 2026 ArtReach Post-It Newsletter. Website: www.artreach.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachtoronto/ UPCOMING WORKSHOP: GRANT WRITING FOR ARTISTS...
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Interview: Ash of Dubai Creatives (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Ash from Dubai Creatives, A Dubai-based award-winning writer and director. https://filmfreeway.com/AshrafNahlous https://www.imdb.com/name/nm17057586/
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Interview: Preeti Torul (TOPS 2026)
Met Radio's Sarra Gillani chats with Preeti Torul, the writer and star of "Demons." The short film is playing at the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show on August 9th at Christie Pits Park.
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Interview: Gustavo Sanchez
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews founder of Booked, Gustavo Sanchez. Booked answers calls, books appointments, and confirms jobs using third party AI. https://www.bookedworks.com/about
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Artist Interview: Len Bowen
In this interview, Amanda Shekarchi talks with Winnipeg rapper and hip-hop artist Len Bowen. Len has been making music for many years. He started his career as part of a hip-hop group called Different Shades of Black. Then over the past few years, put out solo records. In this conversation, we...
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The buzz around Toronto’s beekeeping world - Local co-operative Bickford Beekeeping
July 31, 2026 - Host Claire Van De Weghe speaks to local co-operative Bickford Bees about beekeeping in Toronto, building community, and spreading information about native pollinators through their hives. Owner and worker Angela Gong walks listeners through what an apiary beehive looks and sounds...
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Interview: Joey (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews content creator, Joey, who talks about nostalgia from 80s, 90s, and 2000s -- movies, TV shows, music, and early days of social media. https://www.instagram.com/unclejoeyy/
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Interview: Mike Manning (2026)
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor, Mike Manning. He first gained public recognition in 2009 as a cast member on MTV's reality series The Real World: D.C. He can be seen on Beyond the Gates (CBS): Stars, as Bradley "Smitty" Smith on the groundbreaking Black-led daytime TV soap opera....
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Waterfront residents make a stand on Billy Bishop health impacts in front of city council
This week, Claire Van De Weghe speaks with activists around the Beaches and Toronto Island about a recent push to protect Toronto’s waterfront from the pollution and noise at the Billy Bishop airport. Aired before plans for bringing jets to the island were cancelled by the federal government…
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Interview: Matt Macedo
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Matt Macedo, who is an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles who has established himself as a leading director of vertical mini-series (fast-paced, mobile-first dramas designed for platforms like ShortMax, DramaBox, and ReelShort)...
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Artist Interview: Rawmny Wildcat
Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews artist Rawmny Wildcat. His single "Manew", from his project Habeshinated, is out now! Habeshinated is a hip-hop album that blends contemporary rap with Ethiopian and global influences.
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