Hey Google! play the latest "Strictly Personal Podcast" Grab a coffee and listen in on our latest full throated analysis of the 2022/23 Maple Leafs season, a dozen games in. Welcome back the Jo Jo gang Joe and Jody continue to provide the usual terrific insight. The late John Badham archives bring us a reminder of the ARGO's hey days.
SP Guest: Joseph Felice - Hockey News
SP Guest: Jody Zedor - Independent
SP Clip: John Badham HOF Braodcaster - CFL Argo Play by Play 1978
SP Quote: Advice from Dad:"You believed in Santa for 8 years, you can believe in yourself for 10 seconds"
Join us for a fun chat on the 18th green at Burlington Springs Golf club as we chat round table, off season banter, about our beloved Maple Leafs. Joe Felice and Wayne Munden bring their 'A' Game. Will this off season be any different for Leafs Nation or much of the same.
Guests- Joe Felice & Wayne Munden
SP Clip - John Badham HOF Broadcaster interview with the late Angela Mosca
Grab some java and listen in on, the in depth view of the Leafs trades, grades and more with good friends Joe Felice and Wayne Munden. Did the Leafs do enough to get them past the first round? Will they go all the way or no way forward, no one is short on an opinion.
Go Leafs Go!
Guests: Joe Felice and Wayne Munden
John Badham HOF Broadcaster- The call of the Wolf - The WOLF Radio station
SP- Quote "Let's enjoy today while it's here... One day, today will be a long time ago."
Strictly Personal Leafs Edition, listen in with Joe & Jody known as JoJo gab as we examine the Leafs progress at the half way point before we get under way with 2022. Leafs Nation might be feeling good on the ice but off the ice it's an Omicron of more uncertainty.
Joe Felice - Leaf Enthusiast
Jody Zedor - Leaf Enthusiast
John Badham - Broadcast of Oshawa General's star Eric Lindross 50th goal
Strictly Personal Leafs Edition is here. You gotta listen in on the best Leaf Gab, as we kick off the 2021-22 Maple Leafs season. Joe & Jody (JoJo Gab) provide us with forecast for Leaf Nation so grab a cup of Java and throw on the ear buds. Go Leafs Go!
Joe Felice - Leaf enthusiast & Writer - thehockeywriters.com, Maple Leafs Aggregator
Jody Zedor - Hockey / Leaf enthusiast
John Badham- Broadcast -1976 CFTR sports on Toronto's bid for a MLB Baseball team
Put in the ear buds for another fine guest. No shortage of energy, Dave Rave guests on Strictly Personal with me, to recall many past time gigs and the journey he and the Band continue to have. A unique insight to the music, the musician, and the man.
Dave Rave - Lead Singer Teenage Head, Song Writer, Musician
Tune into TVO's Documentary of the band "Picture My Face" #picturemyface #teenagehead
John Badham - Play by Play Argos vs Ticats 1975 -CC- Mike Wadsworth #cflglorydays #cfl #football #playbyplay #sportsbroadcasting #gametime #argos #ticats #cflhofbroadcaster
SP - quote - "You act like mortals in all that fear, and like immortals in all that you desire"
Don't forget to message me on your guess of the Artist/Band and the name of the song at the beginning of the podcast and your name will be entered in a draw for a strictly personal T-shirt. #podcast #strictlypersonalthepodcast #johnbadham
Kicking off Volume II
Grab a coffee and put in the ear buds and sit back and enjoy Wally Macht, a good family friend and I recall some terrific memories and pivotal broadcasting moments. Wally shares how his storied career got started, and the incredible line up of broadcasting personalties he crossed paths with over some 50 plus years. #canadaam #ctv #media #chextv #broadcasting #peterboroughmedia #newsshow #wallymacht #ptboradio #ptbosports
Wally Macht - Media, CHEX Radio/Tv, Canada AM, CTV, Broadcasting, Manager, Sales
John Badham - Sports Broadcast #johnbadhamkruz #680cftrbadham #cbcbadham
SP - quote - "Mistakes are the portal of discovery" 'Thinking Humanity'
Who is the artist/band and the name of the start up musical song to the podcast? Message me your guess and i'll enter you for a draw for a Strictly Personal T-shirt.
Grab your coffee and headphones and listen in on a special segment of Strictly Personal, Gord and I chat, chuckle and recall about some terrific times. Find out about "The Fifth Season" and Kawartha's own Time Machine as we wrap up Volume 1.
Gordon Gibb - Broadcaster, Radio Man, Book Writer, yourkawarthaoldies.com
John Badham - Morning report with Gordon Gibb on Ptbo flood & state of emergency.
Bree Taylor - Singer, Songwriter update
SP - Quote -'There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you"
Throw in the ear buds and listen in on an obsession over the journey and creation of a hot rod car ...or.... was it the friendships it created. Ray Dube joins me from Florida along with Wally Engleking from Parry Sound to recall memories and a little on life's journey to how we got to where we are today. Smiles and laughs are plenty.
Raymond Dube - Entrepreneur
Wally Engleking - Engineer
John Badham & Mike Wadsworth - Argos broadcast clip
SP-Quote:"Experience is the hardest kind of teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterward."
Listen in on Blair Munn and I, as we catch up on a call after 1 year of COVID life and past memories. Also hear about the important work Blair & Diane do on behalf of the "Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Snow Run" for the past 20 years. Amazing!
Blair Munn- Sr Vice President, Dealer Relations - IFDS Group
John Badham interviews David Fisher -former chaplain to the Toronto Blue Jays
SP Quote - "At your absolute best, you still won't be good enough for the wrong person. At your worst, you'll still be worth it to the right person. 'Thinking Humanity'
SP Forecast - "brightness will overrun downward pressure, some warmth may still be needed to keep away the chill however."
Listen to the Badham Christmas Special featuring special guest Dorothy Maxine Badham as we recall Christmas past, present and future. A call from brother Perry & good memories.
Dorothy Maxine Badham- Nurse, Singer, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and GreatGrandMother better referred to as GG
John Badham- Narrates "What is Christmas"
SP - quote - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
SP- Forecast - Mild but calm palpable thoughts simmering with salt & sweet and the odd painful crunch.
Meet the real Stevie 'B'...Steve Burrows moves to Grimsby, stays in touch and expands his real estate market around the golden horseshoe. A good friend and Karaoke star, Steve's passion for music is undeniable, listen in as he talks with us on Strictly Personal.
Steven Burrows (Real Estate Agent) Singer, Song Writer and Karaoke star.
John Badham - Narrates JFK days.
SP-Quote - "Don't grow up!....It's a Trap!"
SP- Forecast - "swirling madness surrounds the temples, but will eventually numb you on a full moonlite nite with minty air."
Now retired Designer, and chilling out in Saskatoon, I catch up with Sports Broadcaster (my Uncle) Dale Isaac recalling CFL memories and good times with family.
Dale Isaac, Designer, CTV & CFL Football Broadcaster
John Badham voice of the Argos, call highlight vs Ticats
SP- Quote - "Don't Show off, Talk less, Learn Daily, Help others, Laugh more, Ignore negativity, Live longer" by'Thinking Humanity'
SP - Forecast - "Winds from the west with a toss of character and warm thoughts."
My good friend Jody Zedor and I catch up on latest stuff going on as we head into the fall and a potential 2nd wave.
Jody Zedor IT Specialist - Hitachi
John Badham news update
SP - Quote "Go for someone who is not only proud to have you, but will take risks to keep you"
SP -Forecast - A squeezing pressure system and falling optimism fills a frigid fall touch.
For a certain generation of B.C. Lions fandom, that man was J.P. McConnell, one of Vancouver’s most recognizable play-by-play announcers.
I connected with part mythmaker, evangelist and journalist JP McConnell, Hall of Fame broadcaster now retired, in the South of France. Life is generally good while he rehabs a knee replacement.
John Badham has you arm chair quarterbacking the final minute of BC vs Edmonton (1983)
SP - Quote - If after you are grown, you think back on your father and your childhood, and you smile, you were raised by a great man.
'Thinking Humanity'
SP - Forecast - clarity and purpose throughout the day with a dash of zip it and hurling F bombs during darkness.
Join me as we connect with good friend Dalton Albrecht who is never short on words or opinions. Dalton and I go back some 25 years and he is just back from Florida after an essential trip to get his car from down south.
Dalton Albrecht LLB, EY-Law Firm, Customs & Trade Tax Law
John Badham -interview with Ferguson Jenkins
SP - Quote- Some of the best advice I've been given:
"Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from"
"Thinking Humanity"
SP- Forecast- Sticky, with indoor energy, and smiles turning to rolling eyes later on.
She's been living in France for many years, Su Downey and I get a chance to connect and recall some memories. Su, les competences en rembourrage sont utiles pour faire des masques pendant Covid19. Su keeps busy operating a home upholstery business, cycling and being mom to her two kids.
Su Downey - Owner/Operator - Workshop by Su
John Badham and some CFL Ottawa Rough Riders play by play.
SP - Quote - It's easy to make 15 friends in one year,
but keeping one friend for 15 years is special.
Bill King and Aunt Carol living in Edmonton, my Uncle Bill celebrates his 91st birthday, my call with them to catch up on his special day. The secret sauce to longevity a good sense of humour and loving family.
Bill King - Uncle, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and part time Comedian.
Bree Taylor - Feature at the end with newly released single
"Last Breath" ....Big Thumbs Up on this one!
SP - Quote - "Don't grow up to fast, to soon, save some time for... dreaming"
'Thinking Humanity'
SP - Forecast - A trickle of imagination and a splash of hope gusting throughout the week.
Mike Melnik after 35 years having fun radio wave surfing has no plans to really retire. Mike keeps a hand in broadcasting, advertising and marketing for radio and commercials with his own company. Mike and I connected to catch up and recall some of the hay day on KRUZ radio out of Peterborough and the morning show he and John Badham did.
Mike Melnik - Owner of Impact Communications- Audio & Video Company
SP - Quote - "I used to think communication was KEY until I realized comprehension is.. You can communicate all you want to someone, but if they don't understand you, ..it won't reach them the way you need it to."
'Thinking Humanity'
His view of the markets, the future of COVID, and balancing a busy household during these difficult times, good friend Kairas Mehta joins me to chat.
Kairas Mehta- Investment Advisor - Manulife Securities
John Badham's 1993 broadcast of Eric Lindross 50th goal with Oshawa Generals
SP - Quote - "Roses are red, April is grey, I hope we can leave our homes and go
out in May"
SP - Forecast - A wink of brilliance followed by a drink of despair, up your game
throughout the day and it will give way to a smile.
Steve Dodds and I go back to High School days and get a chance to catch up. Steve compares his life to the novel Celestien Prophecy by James Redfield, listen in and find out why. Steve also has a hand in Publishing his own book called "Life and everything in between"
Steven Dodds - Procure Synergies Ltd. - Marketing & Branding Consultant
John Badham's, commentary on Air Canada strike
SP- Quote - "Health does not always come from medicine.
Most of the time, it comes from peace of mind, peace in the heart,
peace of the soul. It comes from laughter and love. Smile ;)
Family, work and a passion for studying Atul Sarvate' takes time with me to recall how we met back in 1991 during a job interview. With a passion for studying he loves sales and he has now moved into the real estate world, but his long term dream is to get a PHD in Financial Economics.
Atul Sarvate' - Real Estate Sales - HomeLife Champions realty
A John Badham interview with Pat Gillick during Blue Jay hay day.
Wondering....awesome tune..Kicking off with a Bree Taylor teaser "Last Breath" - breetaylor.com
SP - Quote- Use your voice for kindness, your ears for compassion, your hands for charity, your mind for truth and your heart for love.
Bill Gates gives his view on the COVID-19 pandemic along with some of my own insight. "The great disaster or the great corrector"?
John Badham along with his brother in-law Mal Isaac speak about the early start up in radio back in 1957. The 1982 interview on the 25th anniversary of CFSL radio station out of Weyburn, Saskatchewan.
SP- Quote - Can we uninstall 2020 and install it again ?
This version has a virus.
'Thinking Humanity'
Wayne Munden and I, recall how we met through football as rivals, to become great friends and eventually roommates some 30 plus years ago. Wayne gets us caught up on life now, and gives us some terrific Real Estate insight in these trying times.
Wayne Munden - Real Estate Agent Royal LePage
SP - Quote - Happiness ...is the new rich. Inner Peace ...is the new success.
Health ...is the new wealth. Kindness ...is the new cool.
'Thinking Humanity'
California dreaming George Tell now living under the Stars n Stripes, but Clarkson, Mississauga is not forgotten, as we take a trip down memory lane of the old nieghborhood during a call to catch up. It's been 48 years!
George Tell - Retail Consultant, Real Estate agent
SP- Quote - "Sometimes it takes only ONE song to bring back a thousand memories."
SP- Forecast - A rush of warm memories while the light is bright, all the while droplets of confidence gather to the north.
Back from Florida and under a 14 day quarantine Perry Badham, and I recall some of the good ole days and his cup of coffee with the Argos. Also the many other sports he played and the new ones his doing now.
Perry D. Badham - Senior Recruiting Specialist, Financial Horizons
Listen to JOHN BADHAM take you back to the glory days of the CFL
SP- Quote- "If you can stay positive in a negative situation, you win!"
SP- Forecast- A calm attitude tonight, with an early smile rising throughout tomorrow
Actor, Gaston Poon is spotted on TV shooting an iPhone commercial with Austin Matthews and Mitch Marner.....it's been 34 years, listen in as we get caught up.
Gaston Poon - Actor
SP- Quote - "Sometimes there is nothing you can do but let it rain and wait for the sunshine"
Smile it's free :) Better days ahead.
Solution architect and problem solver, now Author Joe Felice gets us caught up with his new book release.
Visit -www.ESPforYouth.com
SP- Quote- I'm stuck between "I need to save money" and "You only live once"
SP- Forecast- Storm sheltering, away from snow and swirling truths. Hunker down.
Bree Taylor, Singer, Songwriter, Youtuber, online personality stopped by to chat with me, her Dad, about her journey to stardom.
Visit her @ Breetaylor.com
SP - Quote "If you don't do stupid things while your young, you'll have nothing to laugh about when you're old"
SP - Forecast "swirling pandemic thoughts with gusty chills and a dash of sunshine"