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Definitely Not the Opera (Culture)

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  • Host: Sook-Yin Lee
  • On the street, on stage or behind the scenes, Sook-Yn Lee takes listeners on a fast paced trip through the cultural landscape of Canada and around the world. This program is the ideal audio guide to the fast-changing world of popular culture. It's your tip sheet to what's hot, what to watch, who to listen to and what's going on.
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  • Genres: Culture
  • Location: Toronto, Canada
  • Language: English
  • Networks: CBC
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We're getting grounded at the airport! (11/15/08)

Sat, Nov 15 Listen
We're getting grounded at the airport. Between arrivals, departures, reunions, and farewells, the airport is a hotbed of human drama. But are you really yourself in the airport... or do you become someone different when you're in the space between cities? Guest host Marcy Markusa and company visit the airport to find out.

Giving 'til it hurts (11/08/08)

Sat, Nov 8 Listen
Are we giving 'til it hurts... or is the "economic downturn" bringing in a new age of stinginess? This week, we look at "charity." What do we give, who are we giving it to, and how do we decide to give, or not to give? Tune in to hear kids answer the question: is it better to give or to receive? Plus, Nick Purdon tells us how asking for money is like asking for a date.

Take us to your leader! (11/01/08)

Sat, Nov 1 Listen
Take us to your leader! But who is that? This week, we're asking "who's in charge here?" Guest host Marcy Markusa and company look into what makes a good leader; why the person you think is in charge might not really be in charge; and whether we get the leaders we want, or the leaders we deserve.

Why do we love a love story? (10/25/08)

Sat, Oct 25 Listen
What's the most extreme thing you've done for love? We'll take a look at all the nutty things we do... from a little breaking and entering to voluntarily staying put in a war zone. Plus, we'll explore the phenomenon of the "bromance"; and hear from heartbreaker Martha Wainwright on... well, heartbreak.

What's your biggest flaw? (10/18/08)

Sat, Oct 18 Listen
What's your flaw - and how have you learned to deal with it? This week, we're all about looking at our imperfections, and how we embrace them. We'll talk with a photographer about taking pics of celebs in their natural, flawed glory; learn how to deal with your significant other's lil' faults; and find out how to answer the classic job interview question: "What's your biggest fault?"

DNTO wonders if thank you has lost its meaning

Sat, Oct 11 Listen
How many times a day do you say "thank you?" And how many times a day do you really, really mean it? This week, we're asking: has "thank you" lost its meaning? Tune in as we look at the "obiligatory thanks" vs. genuine thanks; hear from a guy who set out to write "thank you" notes to everyone he wanted to thank; and find out who you never thanked, but wanted to.

Who does the night bring out in you?

Sat, Oct 4 Listen
When the sun goes down and the city grows dark do you become a different person? Under the cover of darkness are you more free to be the person you really are? This week Sook-Yin Lee wants to know who does the night bring out in you!!

Crowds (09/13/08)

Sat, Sep 27 Listen
Have you ever done something that you wouldn't normally do? When we're young we blame it on peer pressure but as we grow we blame it on the crowd! Sook-Yin Lee experiments with the power of a crowd and finds out what happens when you try to control a crowd and lose. She also will talk with musical guest Matt Mays about what it's like to play to a crowd of one!

DNTO is in the driver's seat 09/13/08

Sat, Sep 20 Listen
Sook-Yin Lee talks to country music star Shane Yellowbird, a woman describes what it was like living in her car for a month, and Lisha Hassanali tells Sook-Yin what her Mini Cooper says about her. What are we really using our cars for? Listen in to find out!

Take a jog with DNTO (09/13/08)

Sat, Sep 13 Listen
Why do we run? What are we running to... or from? Sook-Yin takes a jog with Olympic sprinter Anson Henry, and runs in inappropriate places with the ladies from the Movement Movement. And running coach Gilbert Tuhabonye tells us his remarkable story of running to survive. Plus, comedian Alix Sobler looks into getting the runner's high; and Rachel Sanders explains why we have so many dreams about running.

DNTO's back to look at Day One! (9/6/08)

Sat, Sep 6 Listen
DNTO launches a new season with a look at those highly-anticipated (or is it dreaded?) first days. Owen "Final Fantasy" Pallett will introduce our new theme music; Precious Chong tells us about her first day as Oliver Stone's assistant; Clare Lawlor explains how to fake it through your first day of work; and author Gail Bowen tells us why her first day as a mom wasn't what she was expecting. Plus, we play a round of "Would You Rather" with actor/producer/director/writer Paul Gross.

Back to skool! (08/30/08)

Sat, Aug 30 Listen
DNTO takes you back to school in style. Sean Springer pits Yoda against Mr. Miyagi in an educational smackdown; Stephanie McGrath finds out what happens when she puts Dr. Phil's advice into practice; and John Wing Jr. tells you how you - yes, you! - can become a moderately successful Canadian comedian. That's good learnin'!

Talkin’ about… the human voice (05/03/08)

Sat, Aug 23 Listen
Sook-Yin looks at the instrument that is the human voice and what it says to the world. Lisha Hassanali explores why she falls into a "family dialect" with her mom; we'll hear from author (and voice of AT&T) Susan Berkley; Clare Lawlor takes advantage of being mistaken for a man on the phone; and Helix frontman Brian Vollmer busts out his classical vocals. Plus comedy from Chris Gibbs and Erica Sigurdson; and a lesson in makin' beats with yer mouth from human beatbox Exzam.

Meet meat (08/16/08)

Sat, Aug 16 Listen
In this era of conscious eating, meat elicits a visceral response from all sorts... from dedicated carnivores to ethical vegans. Sook-Yin talks to author and shameless carnivore Scott Gold; comedian Dawn Dumont discusses her lapsed vegetarianism; Adam Growe expounds on the unique relationship between one man and his BBQ; and the editors of "Meatpaper Magazine," Sasha Wizansky and Amy Standen, talk about meat metaphor and flesh-based art.

The fixer-upper episode (08/9/08)

Sat, Aug 9 Listen
We're looking into the big fix with Mary Bellows, host of the prototypical fix-it show "Do It For Yourself"; advice columnist Rhona Raskin, who tells us how you know if your relationship is worth fixing; and a musical interview with a woman whose tunes don't need any fixing at all... Kathleen Edwards. Plus comedy from John Wing and Chris Gibbs.

DNTO Does Beijing (08/2/08)

Sat, Aug 2 Listen
Sook-Yin's brings some fantastic audio souvenirs from her trip to China. So come along for the ride as DNTO explores the new sound of Beijing. Sook-Yin battles against professional video gamers; Sufei, a.k.a. Anna Sophie Lowenberg, gets sexy in Beijing; controversial artist Zhao Bandi discusses panda dreams; Chinese punk rockers the Re-Tros skirt around censorship; and DNTO’s own Nick Purdon looks into great moments of protest in Olympic history.

Speaking briefly about shorthand (07/26/08)

Sat, Jul 26 Listen
We look into the language we use as "shorthand" - and how it changes our relationships. Joff Schmidt explains why talking in movie quotes is valid communication for guys; we'll hear from Frank Warren, the artist behind the PostSecret project; Naomi Baron explains how we use code in our language; and Sook-Yin talks to Alice Kuipers about her novel told in the form of sticky notes. Plus comedy from Dawn Dumont.

The Shoe Show (07/19/08)

Sat, Jul 19 Listen
We're taking a downward glance at footwear. Sook-Yin talks with renowned shoe designer John Fluevog; Nile Seguin peeks into his closet to discover that boys really DO have shoe collections; Lisha Hassanali tells us about "shoe etiquette"; and Rhonda Riche explores our fascination with Crocs.

Act yer age! Or don't... (07/12/08)

Sat, Jul 12 Listen
What does "acting your age" mean these days? We explore that question with actors Ellen Page (of "Juno" fame) and Eric Peterson from "Corner Gas." Plus, Clare Lawlor does some soulsearching to find out if she really is a grown-up; and comedy from John Wing.

The Awkward Show (07/05/08)

Sat, Jul 5 Listen
Why do we find the awkwardness of others so darn funny? We'll explore that with a bunch of guests who find the funny in the awkward: Ken Finkleman of The Newsroom; Martha MacIsaac of Superbad; and B.J. Novak of The Office. Plus, DNTO listeners share their stories of uncomfortable moments; and a musical performance from Vancouver band the Awkward Stage.

Renovating the DNTO home (06/28/08)

Sat, Jun 28 Listen
SYL and company look at home renovation. Comedian Trish Cooper defends judging the owner by the home; Clare Lawlor looks at how moviemakers reveal character through location, location, location; Sook-Yin talks with Holmes on Homes co-creator Scott McNeil; and swingin' bachelor comic Jonny Harris takes us inside his pad.

DNTO goes to the prom (06/21/08)

Sat, Jun 21 Listen
DNTO goes to the prom! Sook-Yin talks to Iris Yudai about how to permanently shed yourself of prom night regret; 92-year-old Chana Fish talks about her first prom she had, only last year; comic Dawn Dumont reveals what she learned at her grad in a barn; and music icon Billy Bragg gives advice on how to live out your Plan A after graduation, even if Plan B seems more practical.

DNTO goes camping! (06/14/08)

Sat, Jun 14 Listen
Ah yes, the wilderness... Sook-Yin gets some girl scout tips and heads outside; Denis Grignon looks at why we like the idea of camping better than the reality; Kaj Hasselriis thanks camping for saving his relationship, by breaking it; roots band Elliot Brood shares some stories and campfire music; comedian Steve Hoffstetter has a theory on men and the outdoors; Amy Solloway remembers the pressures of Camp L'Chaim; and Kim Zeirvogel camps in line... for David Bowie tickets.

How has water changed your life? (06/06/08)

Sat, Jun 7 Listen
Water has always been important to us. From baptism to tidal waves, H2O sustains life and reigns destruction. Today, Nick Purdon overcomes his anxiety of swimming because of a fish; Sook-Yin talks to some free divers that wish they were amphbians; Joff Schmidt discusses water in horror films; comedian Alix Sobler gives unusual tips on saving water; and musician Martha Wainwright tells how an African river inspired her to write a NICE love song for once.

What's it really like to make a comeback? (05/31/08)

Sat, May 31 Listen
In light of movies like Indiana Jones and classic music tours like that of The Police, we look at what it takes to return and what a comeback's really like. Sook-Yin talks to author John Sarkett; comedian Trish Cooper examines her inability to master the verbal comeback; Kim Ziervogel returns to an old romantic flame; Nick Purdon celebrates the underdog in sports; Fred Schneider of the B-52s talks about their first record in 16 years; and Christa Couture uses music to come back after major loss.

Where'd you get that idea? (05/24/08)

Sat, May 24 Listen
How do we develop great ideas? Sook-Yin hears from the guy who came up with the "diamond" Shreddies campaign, as well as a designer Biddell from Project Runway Canada. Also, Nick Purdon investigates his fear of writer's block; mock-buster maker David Latt borrows movie ideas; Lisha Hassanali looks at the "a-ha" moment us lucky ones get; and Beryl Tsang has a "crafty" solution to needing a prosthetic breast.

"Victoria's and Hilary" May 22

Thu, May 22 Listen
This week, our comedy team tackled Queen Victoria (she's fine, not to worry), election fatigue and Hilary Clinton's never-say-die attitude. Check it out now!

Can't someone else do it? The outsourcing episode (05/17/08)

Sat, May 17 Listen
We're looking at the PERSONAL side of outsourcing. A.J.Jacobs outsourced his entire life, from arguing with his wife to reading stories to his kids. Comedian/mom Deb Williams finds out just how much of her motherly duties can be contracted out; animator and cartoonist Guy Delisle supervised outsourced animation teams in Asia; Alix Sobler reminisces about her childhood outsourcing: babysitting; Clare Lawlor hires someone to work on her love life; and Sook-Yin outsources some of her own work.

Looking back at our lives (05/10/08)

Sat, May 10 Listen
This week, Sook-Yin asks, “How do you sum up a life?” Video artist Sandee Moore gives people their 5 minutes to shine; Lisha Hassanali has to sum someone up while they’re sitting right in front of her; alternative cartoonist Joe Matt explains why he likes making himself look like a big jerk in his autobiographical comics; musician Christine Fellows keeps one special obituary of a stranger in her coat pocket; and comedian John Wing takes on the challenge of writing his own obituary.

Talkin’ about… the human voice (05/03/08)

Sat, May 3 Listen
Sook-Yin looks at the instrument that is the human voice and what it says to the world. Lisha Hassanali explores why she falls into a "family dialect" with her mom; we'll hear from author (and voice of AT&T) Susan Berkley; Clare Lawlor takes advantage of being mistaken for a man on the phone; and Helix frontman Brian Vollmer busts out his classical vocals. Plus comedy from Chris Gibbs and Erica Sigurdson; and a lesson in makin' beats with yer mouth from human beatbox Exzam.

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