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Jonathan checks out a blog this week on WireTap - a blog created by a former intern on the show. And to his horror, she's posted less-than- stellar moments from his studio recordings for all the world to hear. Gregor builds Jonathan his very own helmet, and a UFO Abduction Insurance provider discusses the risk that he's protecting his clients against. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week, Gregor tries to convince Jonathan to ditch Radio for the boob tube. Will Jonathan finally think big, and bring WireTap to a Television near you? And Josh lands a product placement deal... or is he just name-dropping a certain soda brand for the fun of it? That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, it's the Best of Season 5. Tune in for your favorite moments from the past year: Howard outsources his friendship with Jonathan to an Indian call center; Gregor pitches his PR campaign for the Messiah; plus, David Rakoff claims that alcohol makes him so charming that he even gets drunk before job interviews. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Josh gets a new job as personal assistant to Randy Dandy, child television star. Plus, a YouTube celebrity calls Jonathan for advice on how to deal with life in the limelight. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, author Jonah Lehrer discusses his book, "How We Decide". Plus, Howard offers Jonathan some decision making advice with his very own version of the I Ching. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Howard is the subject of a young graduate student's thesis paper, but the focus of the study turns out to be less flattering than he imagines. Plus, Jonathan speaks with author Joe Hallinan about his book "Why We Make Mistakes". That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Live from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Jonathan reads the story of Adam and Eve from his new book "Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bible!". With musical guests John K Samson of The Weakerthans, Christine Fellows, and Leanne Zacharias. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Jonathan teaches Howard how to drive. Plus, Jonathan gets a frantic call from his nephew Zak seeking advice on life after high school. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Howard heads off to survival camp to learn how to survive in the wild. Plus, Josh becomes addicted to Twitter. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Jonathan leaves the safety of the studio for a fishing trip with Howard. Plus, world-record holder Mark Lamster breaks his own record in the field of complaining. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
What would it take to make it as the Messiah these days? Gregor pitches his PR campaign that'll put any Messiah on the map, including billboard ads and celebrity sightings with Angelina Jolie. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Starlee Kine shares her advice on how to get over a bad break up, while Howard confesses his true feelings for Jonathan. Plus, a selection of lovelorn messages from the anonymous heartbroken of Dear Old Love. http://dearoldlove.com That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, experience the kind of entertainment you needn't leave the house for as Howard decides he wants to become a shut-in. Plus, Daily Show writer Rob Kutner discusses his recent book, Apocalypse How, and Jonathan takes an improv comedy course over the telephone. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Josh lies his way into a new job at a yoga magazine but is worried that he's soon going to be downward facing the unemployment line. Plus, how many goodbyes does it take to get Jonathan's mother off the telephone? Tune in to find out. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Ever dreamed of working just 4 hours a week at your full-time job without getting fired? This week on WireTap, we speak with an expert on time management who claims that such a thing is possible. Plus, Gregor helps Jonathan prepare for his new job voicing radio ads. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Jonathan picks up the phone book and calls up other Jonathan Goldsteins to see what they have in common, aside from their name. Plus, Dave Bronstetter reads one of Jonathan's latest stories, "A Father's Lesson". That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, a man confronts the minister who ruined his grandmother's funeral. Plus, Howard outsources his friendship with Jonathan to an Indian call center. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Feeling glum around the holidays? Experience the solace of the psychological services hot-line. Plus, Jonathan fields a request to appear in CBC You Naked, a fundraising calendar for a good cause; and a man who sees himself as a generous soul holds forth on the holiday spirit. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Feeling glum around the holidays? Experience the solace of the psychological services hot-line. Plus, Jonathan fields a request to appear in CBC You Naked, a fundraising calendar for a good cause; and a man who sees himself as a generous soul holds forth on the holiday spirit. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Howard turns Jonathan on to the latest in home hair-care, the Trimco 3000. Plus, what do Howie Mandel, Kim Cattrall and Lorne Michaels have in common? Gregor uncovers the conspiracy that is the Canadian showbiz mafia. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, we try to get to the bottom of an age old question: where does all the change in the shopping mall fountain go? Something tells us Howard might have the answer. Plus, Jonathan gets a tough new boss, with an all new style of management. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, it's all about Americans and Canadians: the ways in which we fundamentally differ, and the ways in which we're pretty much the same. Jonathan's American friend Starlee performs her tribute to the 50 states. Plus, David Rakoff, a Canadian living in the USA, discusses how to mask a Canadian accent and pass for an American. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
He was one of the most prolific fortune cookie writers in history until he was stricken with writer's block: Jonathan speaks with Donald Lau of Wonton Food Incorporated about what to do when your inspiration runs dry. Plus, Howard becomes a freelance bathroom attendant. This week's episode also features music by Kevin MacLeod, of Incompetech. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, flying cows that leak milk from the sky, and a hippopotamus that hangs upside down like a sloth: it's Heather O'Neill's retelling of the H.G. Wells classic, The Island of Dr. Moreau. Plus, Jonathan's weekend alone in the woods turns out to be less like Weldon Pond, and more like the Blair Witch Project. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Immortality? Who needs it! That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan as a giant fridge magnet, Howard's homebrew hangover cures, and Ian's drunk interview. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
According to philosopher Archilochus, people are either foxes or hedgehogs, and this week on WireTap, Starlee explains why Jonathan is a classic hedgehog. Plus, Jonathan speaks with a discount medium who specializes in channeling b-list historical figures: people like Lincoln's haberdasher, or Joan of Arc's sister, Nancy...of Arc. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Ever wondered if you were delivered by a stork as a baby, or dug up from a cabbage patch? Tune in to Wiretap on Sunday for a lesson in human reproduction. Award-winning author Heather O'Neill will read her short story "Where Babies Come From." That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan finds himself double-booked this week on WireTap He's supposed to introduce an experimental art band at the CBC, but he's also promised to take his 8-year-old goddaughter honey-tasting. So who gets left high and dry? Find out this week on WireTap. As well, Jonathan's mother makes her debut in the world of avant-garde music. That's on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Superman takes on Batman this week on WireTap. No, the two comic-book good guys don't suddenly decide to duke it out for supremacy. It's a debate between Jonathan and his thirteen year-old daughter ZouZou about which one is the better hero. Listen in as they try to put this age-old dispute to rest, once and for all. Also, Jonathan's father reminisces about his trip to Barcelona as a young man. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Sherlock Holmes was the first to point out how little most of us really observe about our surroundings. This week on WireTap, Jonathan tests Tucker's perception skills with a pop quiz...about the minute details of his own apartment. Also, Starlee reunites with her 15-year-old personal intern and Gregor tries to convince Jonathan to leave the hustle behind and take some dance lessons. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, it's an exploration of Negative Scanning. It's the art of still managing to find something wrong when everything seems to be going just fine. It's not being able to wear your favorite shirt because there's a pen mark on the sleeve. Its not being able to enjoy your wedding day because you're pretty sure the guy at the corner store doesn't like you. People who are trying to free themselves of this crippling condition check in on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan finds him self in an awkward position that comes to us all eventually. Josh needs a letter of recommendation to go with his application for a job as a Yukon hotel caretaker, so he asks Jonathan. The trouble is that he's not exactly qualified for the position. Plus, Gregor offers a few words of wisdom as desperate callers phone in for advice. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, it's all about "helping Johnny" as Howard takes a stab at the coveted WireTap internship position by preparing Jonathan's cocoa, doing his dry-cleaning, booking guests, and lots more besides. But does Howard have what it takes to become a permanent member of the WireTap team? Or will he go the way of oh-so-many interns past? Plus, Gregor pitches an ad campaign that will help make up for Jonathan's lack of sex appeal. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan tackles another Old Testament classic this week on WireTap. He gives his version of the story of David and Goliath in front of a live studio audience. And Jonathan's parents weigh in with their son's funniest moments - that is, if they can remember any. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on Wiretap, a holiday spectacular....Joseph divulges the frustrations of having your wife cheat on you with God and the anxieties of raising a holy baby. Plus, Heather O'Neil reads her story "The Gospel According to Mary M. of Cartier Elementary. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
It's Time to Face the World this week on WireTap when Jonathan finds himself the subject of a new Dutch shockumentary that all but assassinates his character. Scenes include him arguing with his butcher, and dancing with his eyes closed...to Bette Midler's Beast of Burden. Plus, Howard invites Jonathan to give a speech at the Official Howard Chackowicz Fan Club's next meeting. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Untamed children run wild through the streets of Paris this week on WireTap as Heather O'Neill reads her latest short story "The Little Wolf-Boy of Northern Quebec". And the never-ending search for a WireTap intern continues with the unlikeliest candidate yet: Jonathan's father. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan explores the world of secret intensions this week on WireTap. Imagine if your unconscious were able to say what was actually on its mind. Reverse speech analyst David John Oates explores the hidden messages embedded backwards in our everyday conversations. Plus, when Josh's anger finally gets him kicked off the show, we introduce method actor Chad Chadington as his replacement. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Sometimes Jonathan is just Fortune's Fool. Listen in as he speaks with a luck expert to get to the root of his misfortune; Howard winds up at the doctor's office with an unlucky tummy ache; and Gregor tests his luck, and Jonathan's friendship, at a Las Vegas Casino. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
It's not just children that enjoy a play date. Gregor invites Jonathan to embrace his inner-child on a fun filled adventure in the park. Plus, Governor General Award nominee and Montreal native Heather O'Neil reads her short story, Welcome to La La Land. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan gets the lowdown on laughter this week on WireTap - How to be Funny. Listen in, as two "humourologists" lay down the rules of comedy, from dancing with a lampshade on your head to the ins and outs of comedic timing. Also, Howard tries to spice things up on with some good old canned laughter. Will it do the trick? Find out on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan's pal Josh decides to rid himself of his material possessions this week on WireTap. He's determined to hit the road, wandering hobo-style from place to place. And Gregor tries to convince Jonathan to speak in a Brooklyn accent in order to boost his tough-guycredibility. Is Jonathan loopy enough to take advice from Gregor? "Far-Off Places", on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Meet Picasso Goldstein this week on WireTap. Behind every great artist, there is another great artist whose ideas were ripped off. This week on WireTap, discover the true genius behind the legendary Picasso: his little-known contemporary, Picasso Goldstein. Also, Howard takes a stab at live radio reporting as he investigates Jonathan's many dark secrets. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan delves into "A Catalogue of Previous Universes" this week on WireTap. Ever wondered if there were other universes before ours? This week's Wiretap explores the whimsical worlds created as test runs for our own. Atlantis? Lilliput? Oz? Travel an imaginary world on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Relive your favorite WireTap moments this week. Howard tries his hand at beekeeping, Dr. Seuss and Gregor Samsa become unlikely pen pals and Jonathan's parents contemplate life, afterlife and the universe. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
If there were a VCR that could record your dreams but you were only allowed to watch the tapes with a roomful of people -- would you have the courage to do it? Or how about this one: Which would you pick, a year-long European vacation or ten minutes on the moon? This week, WireTap explores hypothetical questions - why we ask them and what our answers say about us. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Hear Brief Interviews with Confused Men this week on WireTap. Re-live the magic of your favorite episodes with WireTap's "best of" season wrap-up: Jonathan questions Howard on a spiritual game show, a Brooklyn florist struggles to translate romantic French poetry and Mary Poppins meets Batman's nemesis, the Penguin, at a dinner party. Tune in for that and much much more, on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
What is it about sad music that makes you sad? This week on WireTap, Jonathan talks with music expert Daniel Levitin about the building blocks of sad songs. And WireTap goes bilingual, as Howard hosts a live French simulcast of Jonathan's monologues. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
It's a trip into the past this week on WireTap - Jonathan's past. A flashback to Jonathan's first major assignment as a fledgling radio reporter. Join him as he journeys to the middle of the Arizona desert for a weekend of dune races, lawlessness and glory. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan plays Rock, Paper, Scissors against a pro this week on WireTap - but he hedges his bets by doing it over the telephone. Also, a solitary exercise... in team building. That's on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Dream of Life, this week on WireTap. Gregor has insulted Jonathan about pretty much everything at one point or another, but this time, he takes it to a whole new level, hassling Jonathan about his mediocre skills as a dreamer. In response, Jonathan turns to a lucid dream expert to help reinvigorate his sleep-life. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
It's simply Bovine this week on WireTap, with Golden Calves and Sacred Cows. What happens when you leave your people for 40 days to go talk with God on a mountaintop? Your people get all hopped up on idol- worship: Tune in, as Jonathan puts his own unique spin on the story of Moses and the Golden Calf. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
The Monkey, the Leopard and the Kitten this week on WireTap. Jonathan talks with a woman who has a knack for pointing out which animal people remind her of, though not everyone seems to appreciate her gift. Also...would you want to be a cute little kitten if it meant you had to be Jonathan's pet? That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Howard tries his hand at beekeeping this week on WireTap. Also, Philippe Petit tells the story of how he walked a tightrope between the Twin Towers back in 1974. "Man is a Rope Between the Ordinary and the Extraordinary", on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan Goldstein performs in front of a live audience in Halifax this week on WireTap. Plus a new story from Heather O'Neill. She is the author of this year's Canada Reads winner, "Lullabies for Little Criminals”.
The slang of each new generation is meant to mystify the generations that went before. This Week on WireTap, Jonathan asks his thirteen- year-old daughter for the inside scoop on what the kids are saying these days. Is it breaking high school etiquette to walk up to someone and say "Hi, my name is Jonathan and I'm emo"? And what on earth is "screamo"? Jonathan also puts his faith - or lack thereof - to the test in a conversation with the head of the Atheist society. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Modern Times...this week on WireTap. Gregor tries to help bring WireTap into the digital age with a few tips on how to appeal to today's youth. And after years of therapy, Josh has finally had a breakthrough. But will he share his life-changing discovery with Jonathan or keep it all to himself?
This Week on WireTap, when Sam's friend gets hypnotized by an old hypnotist record at his 10th birthday party, Sam has no choice but to contact the magician himself, The Man They Call Chenoy, for advice on how to get his friend to snap out of it. Plus, Howard tries his hand at stand-up comedy and Raymond Ty explains how to report illegal performances of the Happy Birthday song. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Josh's ex-roommate wants to show off his magic, live on WireTap, this week but how will his card tricks play out...on the radio? And Howard tries to get Jonathan to stop running from his past, by digging up some of his ancient history - literally. Find out what's in Jonathan's childhood time capsule, this week on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, when a man awakens to find himself turned into a cockroach, he seeks out a famous, rhyme-speaking doctor for advice: it's the Gregor Samsa/ Doctor Seuss correspondence. Plus, Jonathan and Gregor try couple's counseling to help mend their friendship. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Visit Heaven and Hell this week on WireTap as Heather O'Neill reads her short story, Heaven, about the time her grandfather died for a few minutes when he was nine and visited the pearly gates. Plus, Jonathan speaks with his old college chum, Irwin, about life as an ice cream man. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
Very few of us are cut out for a place on reality TV - and this week on WireTap, Jonathan has the story of a very unlikely candidate. How will awkward, small-town Lieberman mingle with television's attractive teens? But Jonathan also has a problem of his own - he's been caught ordering the Glutonizer.
Just because you think that you've found the perfect woman doesn't mean that God agrees. Jonathan Goldstein tells the story of David and Bathsheba. Plus, author A.J. Jacobs discusses his latest book, in which he spent a year observing every law in the bible as literally as possible -- this meant growing a beard, dressing all in white, and even stoning an adulterer. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
A Valentine's Day special this week on WireTap. Jonathan outlines his vision of a future in which the Kiss has been lost for good. Can a pat on the head and a rub of the earlobe truly replace the lip to lip? That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Fake It Until You Make It. Jonathan gets profiled in a radio magazine, and a trigger-happy fact checker helps "enhance" some of his answers. Plus, Howard embraces his golden years and retires at the ripe old age of 40. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1 (1:30 NT, 4 PT) on CBC Radio One.
A battle of wits with a difference this week on WireTap: Gregor has resolved to abandon his sarcastic ways and challenges Jonathan to a sarcasm-free showdown. Who will crack first? Plus how a call with a relaxation guru turns stressful when a crazed fan uses the Call Waiting feature to break in. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Ill-chosen spoken-word poetry does critical damage to Jonathan's friendship with an ex-girlfriend this week on WireTap. As well, Howard and Gregor meet for the first time. Will the two WireTap regulars hit it off? Find out on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Go "Behind the Curtain" this week on WireTap, as Howard writes Jonathan's unauthorized bio, taking liberties by tossing in a few made-up scandals and juicy details. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Catch a streetcar named WireTap this week. Howard has Jonathan play Blanche Dubois to his Stanley as he tries out for a local theatre troupe's production of a Tennessee Williams classic. And Josh helps Jonathan find a new WireTap intern. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
You've heard of God and the Devil, but who or what is Morty? Meet God's somewhat neurotic personal assistant, this week on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan tampers with some EQ knobs in the studio this week on WireTap, making his radio voice 30% sexier. But is a deeper sound really enough to cure his stuttering delivery? Gregor still hears the same old Jon. More important, what will his parents think? WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
The death of a family pet escalates into a series of volatile messages that threaten to destroy History's most famous friendship. That's the true life story of Fred and Barney, this week on Wiretap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Gregor takes on Dear Abby in an advice-giving showdown. Jonathan takes it a step or two further, giving advice on Bootie Call Etiquette. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
He's already put his own unique spin on the Biblical tale of Samson and Delilah and the Tower of Babel. Now Jonathan Goldstein turns his remarkable talents to the story of Noah's Ark. Will he be swamped by praise or run aground on criticism? That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan takes it to the streets this week on WireTap. Leaving the comfort of his studio walls is a rare venture, but Howard needs the kind of help that can't be dished out over a telephone line. That's on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
"Man vs. Himself" this week on WireTap. How do you know when you've become really famous? When total strangers devote their entire lives to following your every move. Cashing in on this trend, Jonathan hires a stalker to increase his celebrity worth. And Jonathan worries that Josh may be in trouble as he hasn't called to chat in weeks… but perhaps it's just the strain of 10-digit dialing. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Since he got a girlfriend, Howard has been a changed man. He's cleaning and shopping and working three jobs. Louise is the light of his life. But something -- maybe that she calls and yells at him every five minutes-- signals that this relationship is bad news. Catch up with Howard on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
"Carpe Diem" this week on WireTap: Jonathan asks his friend Sam how Sam would eulogise him. Sam's answer is a startling reminder that you can't necessarily count on your friends. Jonathan also retells the story of Isaac and Abraham. Howard goes on a European vacation and calls Jonathan to let him know what he's missing. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Sometimes your own family contains secrets you'd never imagine. Jonathan discovers that his father had a career as a songwriter -- during the era of disco. Plus a new story by Heather O'Neill about a grandfather's secrets. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Listen in as a lonely hopeful finds out the girl he met and liked gave him the number for The Rejection Line, a service designed to tell him she never wants to see him again. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Howard takes up ventriloquism this week on WireTap. Funnily enough, his dummy seems to really have it in for Jonathan Goldstein. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
So as not to have to sum up a life when he's overwrought with grief, Gregor makes it a habit to write eulogies in advance for all his friends - and of course he has one for Jonathan on file. Jon Tucker gets an obscure song stuck in his head and calls Jonathan for relief. And Howard has the story of the Grade Six teacher who made his life hell. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
How to be funny, this week on Wire Tap. Jonathan Goldstein's friends advise him on how to make his show come alive...and most of their tips involve the spraying of seltzer water. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Sunday on WireTap, Jonathan Goldstein discovers that at the age of 93 desire and heartbreak still go hand in hand. The true story of the oldest living Lothario, on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Operation: guerilla opera, this week on WireTap. Jonathan Goldstein sends a trained soprano out on a mission...taking opera to the street. That's WireTap, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
All about grooming this week on WireTap. Jonathan and Gregor make a pact to grow beards. And expert Jon Hodgman weighs in on the Worst Haircuts in History. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan Goldstein brings down the house this week on WireTap with his award-winning retelling of the story of Samson and Delilah. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan Goldstein calls up kids this week on WireTap, to ask if they recognize certain extinct sounds that may date as far back as his childhood. Sounds such as the rotary dial. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Howard makes a phone pitch to the editor of a prestigious literary magazine, while Jonathan secretly advises him, Cyrano De Bergerac-style.That's on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
What is the measure of a man? How do you measure the un-quantifiable? And how do you convert expressions to metric? They just don't have that time-honoured ring to them. Give him a centimetre, he'll take a kilometre? A half a kilo of flesh? The whole 11.25 metres? Find out on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Howard plays the role of a well-meaning shrink this week on WireTap, as he counsels Josh to leave his hot-tempered ways behind. And Gregor throws Jonathan into a television pitch meeting, which might not have been quite what Jonathan was bargaining for.
Jonathan does his best to help callers with their many and varied problems. But now, as he doles out the counsel for which he's renowned, Jonathan finds himself on the receiving end of some advice. Can he take it as well as he dishes it out? That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Ever hear the one about the Bat and the Weasels? It doesn't exactly rate in Aesop's Top Ten with the Fox and the Grapes. This week on WireTap, Jonathan Goldstein enlists the help of his friends to figure out the story of this B-side fable. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
The game of Let's Say, this week on WireTap. Let's say you could bring about world peace with a snap of your fingers, but, if you did, the sun would never shine again. What would you do? WireTap imagines what may be and what might have been. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
WireTap goes to the beach this week. Hear stories of love and loss, and a lonely tattooed lady. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
A cautionary tale this week on WireTap: when Goldstein opens up the lines to help people across the country with their perplexing personal problems...he gets some unexpected callers. But Goldstein will always give it his best shot, no matter how weird that can be. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
A story of parental caring this week on WireTap: one man does his best to save a precocious child from certain doom - a future of adult mediocrity. That's on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, Goldstein talks to a woman who hears voices, voices undetectable to the ordinary ear, voices of the dead reverberating through her house.That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap as a way to make new friends, Josh gets a parrot. This turns out to be much more complicated than anticipated, but out of compassion he has to hang onto the bird no matter what. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
What happens when a robot feels something for the very first time? A new story by Heather O'Neill, this week on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Find out what it's like to date Lois Lane when she's on the rebound from Superman. A story by Jonathan Goldstein, performed by Rob Cordry, of The Daily Show, this week on WireTap, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan and Gregor exchange dueling phone messages this week on WireTap. The bone of contention - whose mother has made life more unbearable? WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
WireTap explores the theme of charity this week, as Goldstein has to wrestle with a request to appear in CBC You Naked, a fundraising calendar for a good cause. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
A very, very special version of Stairway to Heaven, plus Karaoke Goldstein-style...That's this week on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Sunday on WireTap, Goldstein discovers an unsettling connection between his mother and his friend Howard. Plus advice from a marketing specialist on how to take the WireTap brand global. WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Sunday afternoon at 1:00 (1:30 NT, 4: PT) on CBC Radio One.
Kneebrace Kenny, Cleats Onionpocket, Gluttonous Slim and 697 other hobo names this week on Wiretap. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
Reach for the top. Jonathan Goldstein's rewrite of the Bible story the Tower of Babel - a story of pride and questing after the infinite. Also, one man reads the entire encyclopedia in his quest to become the smartest person in the world. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
This week on WireTap, How To: Goldstein gets lessons in stand-up comedy...from a 10-year-old, and a tip on how to achieve the perfect poker face...by shaving your eyebrows. Plus juggling on the radio. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
Need advice on relationship issues? No problem is too personal. Callers from across Quebec take advantage of Jonathan Goldstein's insight into matters of the heart. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
What's your most prized possession? For Josh, it's Fluffles the Magnificent, his cat. When Jonathan asks to borrow Fluffles, he's treading on sacred ground. Hear all about it on WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
Howard tells Goldstein how he takes to the street with his gong in order to inspire, enlighten and educate the youth of today. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio
The embarrassing, the objectionable, the unspeakable. True confessions...this week on Wiretap. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
The story of a dream vacation that goes terribly wrong this week on WireTap. Also, Goldstein speaks to a man who can get away from it all while staying right where he is. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
Saturday on WireTap, Goldstein confronts the haters who are threatened by his excellence. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
The Wind at the End of the World this week on WireTap: frequenting funeral homes in search of love, plus other stories of lies and sex. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
Movin' On...this week on WireTap. More than anything, James wants to make a fresh start by moving out of his miserable basement apartment. It turns out this is the Move from Hell. Also, Goldstein tries internet dating, with surprising results. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
Do Your Little Radio Show...this week on WireTap: a series of disturbing dreams induces panic, making Goldstein turns to his friends for advice on anti-anxiety classes. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
How I Became so Hostile this week on Wiretap: Goldstein's friend Evan berates him for being hostile, prompting Goldstein to go back, way back, in order to trace the roots of his hostility toward the world. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
The Call-in Show this week on WireTap. Lovelorn, unemployed, confused? People in the strangest predicaments call Goldstein for advice. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
A vial of pheromones gives one single guy a chance at finding love this week on WireTap. And transporting a pig from Ottawa to Montreal spells the end of a couple's relationship. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
Jonathan Goldstein tracks down the great Frankie Reynolds this week on WireTap. Reynolds is a comedian who left show business in 1974 and has never been heard from since. Where has he been all this time and why did he disappear? What was the secret behind his cruelly funny routines? There's No Business...this week on Wire Tap, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
Generation Gap this week on WireTap: a 13-year-old falls in love with a woman old enough to be his grandmother. Also, an outspoken adult reveals her deep dislike for her friend's five-year-old. That's Wire Tap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
Old Scores today on WireTap. Jonathan Goldstein gets back together with the guitarist from his old band, in a reunion filled with accusations and ill-will. Also this week, one couple's battle for custody of a beloved dog. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
The mystery of the creepy email, a candid conversation with the Devil, and the scariest movie of all time on the WireTap Halloween Special. That's WireTap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
What do you think of your dad? And what does he really think of you? This week on WireTap with Jonathan Goldstein: Our Fathers. That's Wire Tap, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
"Choo!" - it can mean anything you want it to mean. Saturday on Wiretap, Jonathan Goldstein tracks down the etymology of an unusual expression. Also, kids on big words, and irresistible catch phrases, created by a professional. Modern Language, this week on Wiretap, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
You keep your head down, stay out of his way, walk home by a different route. Then what happens when the bully who's made your life miserable disappears? Also, fighting your enemies with attack ads. Bullies, this week on WireTap with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
How an innocuous lie can leave your life in a shambles this week on Wiretap. Also, one man's childhood alter ego, plus a very special game of radio charades. Let's Pretend, this week on Wiretap with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday at 6:30 (7:30 AT, 8 NT) on CBC Radio One.
How a Canadian copes with a heart attack in America and a special investigative report on Canada and Harlem.
Some memories never leave us. This week on Wire Tap with Jonathan Goldstein, What's Past is Past. A girl named Esther, a certain vinyl record…and more. That's Wire Tap, Saturday morning at 11:30 (noon NT) on CBC Radio One.
Watching and being watched this week on Wire Tap. What is the allure of watching a stranger's life unfold? And what is the power that a watcher holds over us? The Watcher, this week on Wire Tap with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday morning at 11:30 (noon NT) on CBC Radio One.
Messiah '83 this week on Wire Tap. This week's episode of Wire Tap tells the story of a rabbi, a young man, his father and the Messiah of 1983. That's Wire Tape, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday morning at 11:30 (noon NT) on CBC Radio One.
Broken Telephone. This week's episode of Wire Tap explores the infinite frustrations and absurdities of life without Call Waiting. Wire Tap, with Jonathan Goldstein, Saturday morning at 11:30 (noon NT) on CBC Radio One.
You can't stop yourself. It just comes out. It's not the right thing to say, but you were powerless to do otherwise. It's time to suffer the consequences. This week on Wire Tap with Jonathan Goldstein: The First Thing That Comes to Mind, Saturday morning at 11:30 (noon NT) on CBC Radio One.
Diaries on Wire Tap this week. Two sisters shared a room for years without ever realizing the other kept a journal. Now they reveal the hidden secrets of their teenaged years. Also, Found Magazine's Davy Rothbart makes the case for reading a stranger's diary.
Obsessions this week on Wire Tap. How many decades can you spend thinking about someone you only went out with ten times? Also, a man who desperately wants to be obsessed: does he have what it takes?
Tell it like it is...this week on Wire Tap. When the truth is hard to take, Jonathan Goldstein tries out verbal judo in self-defense. And what do you do when you find out certain uncomfortable truths about a friend's therapist?
On Wire Tap this week, thinking positive...Or at least trying. But what about the down side of looking on the bright side? In an effort to transcend what some may describe as a melancholy disposition, Jonathan Goldstein consults a creative visualization instructor, and self-help albums from the 1950s
Saturday, on the premiere episode of Wire Tap with Jonathan Goldstein, the heartbreak of breaking up and the delicate hope of new beginnings. Devastatingly intimate phone calls. How can you not listen in?