G’wan B’y

On this episode Darryl takes Kevin on a tour of random trivia. From geology to parks, to our flag and coat of arms, Kevin is put to the test. He's not too bright when ot comes to trees and wildlife... listen to see how you do.Our Guest for World Famous in Newfoundland is Pamela Morgan. For 19 years, Pamela Morgan was lead singer, guitarist, and arranger for Canada’s pioneering “Celtic” band, Newfoundland’s Figgy Duff, who brought the traditional music of Newfoundland and Labrador to the world stage. Since then, Pamela has been spearheading her own independent record label, Amber Music, producing music for NL's finest roots artists, including four of her own solo CDs, and licensing tracks to various labels worldwide. Pamela’s received many awards and honours including and honorary doctorate from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Pamela is also working on two new projects;  Wetland, and The White Fleet Suite, She continues to write, arrange, and perform in her own highly original and hauntingly beautiful style.We are excited that in addition to all of our regular listening platforms, we are releasing this episode with VIDEO format - check that out on YouTube. Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian FollettArtwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin GeorgeProducers: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeResearch: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeEditing: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeSponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum

On this episode, Darryl grills Kevin on the history of the picturesque community of Dildo. Beyond its beauty, and its unique name, Dildo has a rich and long history. From schools, to churches, to the fishery, to shipwrecks, Darryl brings a little of everything in this ANNIVERSARY Episode. Our Guest for World Famous in Newfoundland is THE DILDO BREWING COMPANY & MUSEUM. Representing the brewery on this episode are Chief Operating Officer - Angela Reid, and Head Brew Master Kyle Jeppesen. Darryl and Kevin recorded this episode in the Taproom at the brewery. This episode marks our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY. In celebration of this, in addition to all of our regular listening platforms, we are releasing this episode with VIDEO format. Given Kevin and Darryl have faces for radio, this should be interesting.  Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian FollettArtwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin GeorgeProducers: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeResearch: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeEditing: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeSponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum

In this episode, Darryl makes Kevin's mouth water. From Jiggs Dinner to Bakeapple Pie, Darryl teases Kevin with all his favorite Newfoundland dishes.  Our Guest for World Famous in Newfoundland is Nashville recording artist Mallory Johnson.  A three times East Coast Music Award winner, Mallory is a CCMA nominated and 2022 top 10 artist for the prestigious SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. She's also now a G'wan B'y trivia champion!Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian FollettArtwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin GeorgeProducers: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeResearch: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeEditing: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeSponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum

This Special Episode was recoded for release on Remembrance Day. Newfoundland and Labrador have a proud record of service in the Canadian Armed Forces, and before 1949 in various services for the Dominion of Newfoundland. This Episode focuses on the storied History of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Darryl quizzes Kevin on the RNR's storied involvement in WWI. Our Guest for World Famous in Newfoundland is swimmer and Olympic Gold Medalist Katarina Roxon.  She goes up against Darryl - SPOILER ALERT - She found herself in a familiar place on the podium! Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian FollettArtwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin GeorgeProducers: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeResearch: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeEditing: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeSponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum

In this episode da boys welcome Mike Lynch.Star of the Outhouse TV, Mike Lynch has become a well known face in Canadian comedy and has gained a large online following that continues to grow today. With his wide range of sketch characters, he has generated countless viral videos and garnered over 10 million views. For the past 4 years, his annual sketch and standup show “Getting To Know Me” has sold out 3 shows each year at the 900 seat, Holy Heart Theatre in St. John’s and continues to sell out shows all across the country. Making his mommy proud, Mike also has several tracks featured in Just For Laughs Originals on Sirius XM radio. He is a prolific creator and a relentless performer.Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian FollettArtwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin GeorgeProducers: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeResearch: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeEditing: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeSponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum

In Episode 2 - Darryl quizzes Kevin on the rich aviation history of Newfoundland and Labrador. In this spisode's installment of WORLD FAMOUS IN NEWFOUNDLAND Kevin turns the tables on Darryl when he goes up against whiz kid - Sandy Morris. Sandy Morris known to his musical friends as “the easternmost guitar player in North America” is an accomplished and multi-talented musician, producer, and engineer based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Picking up his first guitar at the age of 15, Morris has made his living as a versatile and ingenious performer since 1965. An original member of the legendary Wonderful Grand Band, his more recent collaborations include Rasa (with Erin Best), and the Eight Track Favourites.Sandy Morris has contributed his own compositions, his performances, and his musical expertise to film and television projects for more than 30 years. His credits include serving as musical director or producer for Land and Sea, Violet, Tommy, East Coast Music Awards, and Codco, among many other projects. In addition to his own projects and featured appearances, he continues to perform with numerous other musicians on their recordings and live performances.Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian FollettArtwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin GeorgeProducers: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeResearch: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeEditing: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeSponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum

In this  episode Darryl schools Kevin on Professional Hockey in NL.We are joined by special guest, Governor and COO of the Newfoundland Growlers - Glenn Stanford.  Glenn Stanford is a Canadian ice hockey executive. He is currently the Governor and Chief Operating Officer of the Newfoundland Growlers in the ECHL. Previously he served in that same capacity for the former St. John’s IceCaps of the American Hockey League. Stanford is a two-time winner of the James C. Hendy Memorial Award, which is awarded to the AHL Executive of the Year.Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian FollettArtwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin GeorgeProducers: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeResearch: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeEditing: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeSponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum

In this  episode Darryl schools Kevin on Olympians. We are joined by special guest, World Champion Figure Skater Kaetlyn Osmond In 2018, Kaetlyn Osmond became Canada’s first women’s singles world figure skating champion in 45 years. That was just a month after she won two medals at PyeongChang 2018, capturing bronze in women’s singles and helping Canada win gold in the team event. Kaetlyn also won helped Canada to a silver medal in the team event  in Sochi 2014  Osmond helped make Canadian history at the 2017 World Championships where she won the silver medal to share the podium with bronze medallist teammate Gabrielle Daleman. It was the first time two Canadian women had stood together on the world championship podium.Earlier in the season, after winning silver at both her Grand Prix events, Osmond had become the first Canadian woman to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix Final since Joannie Rochette in 2009. Osmond had burst onto the national scene at the 2012 Canadian Championships where she won the short program en route to a bronze medal, just a year after placing sixth in the junior ranks. In her world championship debut in 2013, she placed a surprising fourth in the short program before ending up eighth overall.She claimed her third national title in 2017. Osmond returned to the top of a Grand Prix podium at Skate Canada International in October 2017. She went on to win bronze at the Grand Prix Final in December, the first Canadian woman to win a medal at that event since Rochette in the 2004-05 season.   Kaetlyn retired from competitive skating in 2019 and has toured with Stars on Ice. She is also busy coaching and studying Broadcast Journalism.  Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian FollettArtwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin GeorgeProducers: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeResearch: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeEditing: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeSponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum, Crooked Arse Creations

In this  episode Darryl schools Kevin on Newfoundlanders in Ottawa.We are joined by special guest Tim Powers ~ Chairman of Summa StrategiesTim is the Past Chairman of Rugby Canada, Past Lead Director of the Park Lawn Corporation and a former trustee at the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH). Mr. Powers is also a media commentator, frequently appearing on CBC’s “Power and Politics.” He is also a writer for the Hill Times newspaper in the nation’s capital and a sometimes host on VOCM.  Turns out that beautiful painting behind Tim when he's on PnP is one of many original pieces painted by Kevin and Darryl's cousin Clifford George to adorn his Ottawa home. Also turns out Tim has to teach Darryl a thing or two about Regatta Roulette.  Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian FollettArtwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin GeorgeProducers: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeResearch: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeEditing: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeSponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum, Crooked Arse Creations

In this  episode Darryl schools Kevin on some of Newfoundland and Labrador's most infamous [Kevin would argue obscure] Natural Disasters  in history of Newfoundland and Labrador.We are joined by special guest Eddie Scheerr ~ Chief Meteorologist for NTV. Since coming to Newfoundland a decade ago Eddie become the provinces go-to person for weather. Don't let his CFA background fool you.  Eddie is pretty wise in the ways of Newfoundland and Labrador. More so than Darryl is wise in the ways of Pennsylvania - as you'll hear in this episode. Needles to say - Eddie is World Famous in Newfoundland.Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian FollettArtwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin GeorgeProducers: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeResearch: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeEditing: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeSponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum, Crooked Arse Creations

In this  episode Darryl schools Kevin on Women who’ve played a big role in history of Newfoundland and Labrador. We are joined by special guest Mary Walsh ~ creator of the CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes, which has won numerous Gemini, Canadian Comedy and Canadian Screen Awards. She is a versatile actor and has appeared in both dramas and comedies, including the Gemini Award–winning Hatching, Matching and Dispatching, which she wrote and starred in. Mary Walsh  has starred in Sensitive Skin, Rookie Blue and Slasher. and in 2017 she reassembled the cast of Hatching, Matching and Dispatching for a CBC feature called “Christmas Fury,” of which Walsh is the writer, producer and star. Mary  is a Member of the Order of Canada and has received a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.Needles to say - Mary is World Famous in Newfoundland. Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian Follett Artwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin George Producers: Kevin and Darryl George Research: Kevin and Darryl George Editing: Kevin and Darryl George Sponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum, Crooked Arse Creations

In this episode Darryl grills Kevin with questions about "Hollywood North'" --  Newfoundland and Labrador. We are joined by special guest Bud Davidge. Bud is one half of the legendary group Simani. He is a songwriter, storyteller and and a legend in our province.   Needles to say - Bud is World Famous in Newfoundland. Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian Follett Artwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin George Producers: Kevin and Darryl George Research: Kevin and Darryl George Editing: Kevin and Darryl George Sponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum, Crooked Arse CreationsLINKS: https://youtu.be/akNvXsFckCc

This episode, continues on from our last episode - our focus this time -  performers! Last episode's research department was chockablock full of information so  we ssaved the performers trivia for this incredible episode. We are joined by special guest Ton--Marie Wiseman from NTV News. Needles to say - Toni-Marie is World Famous in Newfoundland. Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian Follett Artwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin George Producers: Kevin and Darryl George Research: Kevin and Darryl George Editing: Kevin and Darryl George Sponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum, Crooked Arse Creations 

This episode, intended to be about politicians and performers, was so chockablock full of information that we’ve split them up. Incredible questions about Newfoundland politicians on this episode, with our upcoming episode focussing on performers.We are joined by special guest Chris Andrews of the incredible band Shanneyganock.Sit back and enjoy.Music: Damian Follett Artwork: Jeff Reid & Kevin George Producers: Kevin and Darryl George Research: Kevin and Darryl George Editing: Kevin and Darryl George Sponsors: Dildo Brewing Co. & Museum, Crooked Arse Creations 

In this, our premiere episode, Darryl Tests Kevin on Reach for the Top, Newfoundlandia, Traditional NL Beers, and Newfoundland and Labrador Microbrews. This episode ends, as each episode will,  with Darryl trying Kevin’s NL knowledge with a Lightening Round.  Meantime, Kevin turns the tables on Darryl asking him a few questions about that world famous Newfoundlander- William Shakespeare 😜. Presented by: Dildo Brewing Co & Museum Hosts: Kevin and Darryl GeorgeTheme Music: Arranged and performed by Damian Follett. Ariel Photo of Whiteway: Jeff Reid Research: Darryl George Editing: Kevin George Produced by: Darryl and Kevin George 

In this first upload Darryl and Kevin make brief introductions and thank our Sponsor the Dildo Brewing Company and Museum. Darryl seized the opportunity to embarrass Kevin with a few not so difficult questions that he could not answer.