This Is That

Welcome to your digital stage, where bold theatre meets cutting-edge audio drama. Each episode of PlayME draws you into captivating stories brought to life by top actors, acclaimed writers, and cinematic sound design that places you at the center of the action. More episodes of PlayME are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/QlR9DKZk

A federal employee initiative promises to be inclusive to all employees and offensive to none, the world’s first and only not-for-profit McDonalds, an expert on passwords, a round of Puzzler, and meet Canada’s first male doula.

The Canadian Armed Forces acquire a set of mountain bikes to be more environmentally friendly, an international festival celebrates the humble pen, and we visit an office that decided to turn their workspace into a swimming pool. Plus, Alberta a 2000-lb bison housepet and meet an elopement planner.

Project Gordie returns to earth from space after being lost in the 1970s, we hear about a recently discovered dinosaur nicknamed Mr. Big Head, and we meet two rival professional game show contestants competing to be the winningest contestant of all time. Plus, a new app to help people converse with each other in real life and an up-and-coming artist making invisible art.

Manitoba hopes a little star power from Brad Pitt can impress, new research on the Ogopogo, and an interview with an inspirational Bingo caller. Plus, we feature a brand new game taking family board game night by storm, and visit with glam rock pioneer Lou RocketShip.

A Nova Scotian police force turns to mannequins to help with policing, we interview Karachi, Canada’s greatest hypnotist, and hear about High Prairie’s linguistic efforts to attract new tourists. Plus, a food truck serving customers on the freeway and an earworm that refuses to go away.

An interview with a mother who wants kiss cams banned at sporting events, a set of quints grows up, and a man tries to do the impossible on Niagara Falls. Plus, the harrowing tale of nearly 60 people trapped in a corn maze.

A group suggests a bold alternative to earth hour, we meet a traveling internet provider in northern Saskatchewan, a lawsuit against a condo developer who neglected to put bathrooms in a 35-storey development, and an interview with a survivor who was trapped for 50 hours in a ride called the Drop-ocalypse. Plus, the rising popularity of wilderness births.

Parks Canada proposes a unique solution to its financial woes, a small town claims a legendary historic utterance, and we explore the lengths one man went to try and save his hair. Plus, we hear from our resident music historian, Herbert Brus and interview (the aide to) the Viceroy of Luxembourg.

A Montreal city councilor makes a bid to extend bilingualism, we spotlight a unique hunting practice, and a controversial, recently grounded pilot tells us his side of the story. Plus, beloved pronunciation expert Nev Shondel pays a visit and we’re on the ground for the historical reenactment of America’s least violent war.

A Texas town makes a surprising addition to their water supply, the world’s most famous iceberg is spotted, and an exclusive interview with a recently-emerged Y2K prepper. Plus, a youth soccer league tries to make the beautiful game less competitive and an interview with Canada Border Services about a new training program.