Infrequent Nights

One of the things I miss when outside of Canada for long periods is CBC radio. I'm not really sure why I like it so much. I often find myself bitching about the quality of the programming. Nonetheless, I was raised on the stuff. It's sort of a comfort media to me.

While I do enjoy the CBC it can be a bit stodgy at times. There are only a few programs which push any boundaries. Definitely Not the Opera (DNTO) is an old stand by, usually worth listening to. More recently WireTap has been shaping up as an excellent program. The show has two basic styles. Sometimes it features taped phone calls (largely scripted) between host Jonathan Goldstein and his friends and family. Other times Goldstein simply tells stories. His stories are pervaded by a mythic feeling. They are very easy to listen to and have a sort of comforting quality about them. I highly recommend having a listen.