Podcast by Kurtis Conner, Jacob Sharpe and Dean Hebscher
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"Remembering" is the podcast dedicated to meaningful conversations with those closely connected with who and what we fondly remember. Guests will walk through conversations, events, venues, years, TV shows, movies, toys...everything worth remembering.
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Steven Sabados remembers his husband & partner Chris Hyndman. Their story of meeting, falling in love and hitting it big together on TV. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.stevensabados.com/.
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Co-host Mark Hebscher remembers the popular late night TV sports show "Sportsline"! Airing on Global from 1981 to 2006, Mark looks back on Sportsline's history, how it resonated with audiences, how he and the crew went out of their way to make co-host Jim Tatti laugh on-air and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and Mark's YouTube chan…
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Friend/colleague Andrew Shaver remembers award-winning actor Brian Dennehy. How Brian was one of the greatest stage actors of his time, how often Brian's words inspired Andrew and his lasting impact. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.cleverhopes.com/.
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Co-star Dean Butler remembers "Little House On The Prairie"! What it was like joining a hit TV series, learning under Michael Landon, working closely with Melissa Gilbert, why Little House keeps finding a new audience and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/, https://deanbutler.com/, check out @officialdeanbutler on Instagram, and pick u…
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"Remembering" sex educator & talk show host Sue Johanson with her daughter Jane. How Sue went from nurse, to mother, trailblazer then TV star. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and check out the documentary "Sex with Sue" airing exclusively on Stack TV.
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One of television’s greatest producers George Schlatter remembers the “Chairman of the Board” Frank Sinatra. What kind of friend he was, what it was like to be out in public with one of the most recogizable entertainers in the world, how he handled fame and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and pick up a copy of George's memoir "Still…
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Singer-songwriter and multiple Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz remembers her friend, twice-inducted Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer David Crosby. How David was as a mentor, his unwavering support for new artists and a story about an unforgettable, dreamlike day at the beach. Check out https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.sarahjarosz.com/.…
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Friend & co-founder of the Al Waxman Fan Club Jaymz Bee remembers Canadian actor, "The King of Kensington", Al Waxman. Al's passion for the arts in Canada, his success outside Canada, how the fan club got started, a story of Al unknowingly meeting Star Trek actor George Takei and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.jaymz…
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Former longtime employees and now owners of Juniors Pizza, Jimy Chalmers and Shane Lemieux, remember the first New York style pizzeria in Toronto, Vesuvio Pizzeria and Spaghetti House. Who the Pugliese family was that started it, what Vesuvio meant to the Junction area, and what it was like to close it's doors after 63 years. Visit https://www.reme…
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Audience member and author of "I Saw Them Standing There" Debbie Gendler remembers The Beatles' first Ed Sullivan Show appearance! How she landed a coveted ticket to the historical 1964 TV and music event, what it was like to be in the audience, meeting The Beatles and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://debbiegendler.com/.…
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“Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story” filmmakers Michael Mabbott & Lucah Rosenberg-Lee remember pioneer transgender performer Jackie Shane. Jackie's incredible story of knowing who she really was, the connection she made with her audience and how she deserved one last standing ovation. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.…
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Director Ken Kwapis (“Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird”) remembers puppeteer, cartoonist, author and artist Caroll Spinney! Ken discusses Caroll performing as "Big Bird" with such enthusiasm and grace, how the most gentle person could play "Oscar The Grouch" and Caroll & Jim Henson forming one of the most noteworthy partnerships in entertai…
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Former British soccer player Carol Wilson remembers the 1971 Women's World Cup, an event that set the highest attendance record ever in women's sports...then banished from history. Check out the documentary "COPA 71" and visit http://rememberingpodcast.com.
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Toy scholar Jonathan Alexandratos remembers the teddy bear. It's long history, how it's brought comfort to many and it's ability to carry heavy messages. Visit http://rememberingpodcast.com.
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Producer Chris Birkett and publicist Eric Alper remember singer/songwriter/activist Sinead O'Connor. Chris and Eric remember her incredible talent on full display when recording "Nothing Compares 2 U", the moment she tore a picture of the Pope on Saturday Night Live, her success and her struggles. Visit https://chrisbirkett.ca/, https://www.thateri…
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Actress Mindy Sterling remembers the Austin Powers movie franchise she co-starred in! How the franchise found it's audience, filming the scene that most made her and star/creator Mike Myers laugh, if there will ever be a 4th film and how working on Austin Powers personally came at just the right time for Mindy. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.…
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Glenn Crouter remembers his father, Toronto radio legend Wally Crouter. To what Wally owed his longevity, what he was most proud of and what it was like for Glenn to share his father with the city of Toronto. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.
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Friend/bassist Rick Haynes remembers Canadian singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. What Gordon was like on-stage, on the road and in the studio, being the first to hear "If You Could Read My Mind", and what kept Rick so loyal to Gordon. Check out https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://thelightfootband.com/.…
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Original Toronto Blue Jay Dave McKay remembers the baseball club's very first Opening Day in 1977. What being a part of this Canadian sports event meant as a Canadian, getting to be an original Blue Jay and, of course, the cold weather & snow! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and thank you https://www.sportscelebs.com/ for your assistance …
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Former Hockey Night In Canada and TSN broadcaster Paul Romanuk remembers legendary hockey voice Danny Gallivan. Paul's one and only opportunity to meet Mr. Gallivan, what made him the best to ever call a hockey game and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://romycast.com/.
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Juno-winning singer/songwriter Molly Johnson remembers philanthropist, theatrical producer, businessman, owner of Honest Ed's and Toronto icon Ed Mirvish, who was like an uncle to her. Molly discusses how hard he and his family worked to become a success, how he made Toronto a better place to live and what Ed meant to the theatre community. Visit h…
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3-time Oscar-nominated actress Dyan Cannon remembers her ex-husband & Hollywood icon Cary Grant. How his humble beginnings in the UK affected him throughout his life, what drew Dyan to Cary, how everything changed between them once they married and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and check out “Archie”, the biopic of Cary Grant on B…
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TV legend Michael Landon is remembered by his "Little House On The Prairie" co-star Alison Arngrim! How underrated an actor he was, how hard he worked and how he found success against all odds. Visit http://www.alisonarngrim.net/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.
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Co-star Dee Wallace remembers the classic 1982 Steven Spielberg film "ET". Dee discusses playing the mother role on camera and off, how the film still holds up today, what it's been like to re-unite with the cast and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://iamdeewallace.com/.
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Friend & broadcaster John Donabie remembers Robbie Robertson and Levon Helm of The Band. How a musical bond forged into brotherhood, and ultimately fractured. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.
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From moving to a new country to be with the one you love, to slowly saying goodbye to the love of your life who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, “remembering” Emmanuel Sammut not only has host Jeff Sammut memorializing his father with his mother, special guest Rita Sammut, but “remembering” a true love story. Visit rememberingpodcast.com.…
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"A Christmas Story" expert Tyler Schwartz remembers the holiday film with host Jeff Sammut. How "A Christmas Story" became a cult classic, what went into building the cast, what it was like to stay in the Parker home, saving a piece of the film's history from being thrown in the trash and more! Visit https://www.retrofestive.ca/ and https://www.rem…
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Collector Joe Prosey, action figure scholar Jonathan Alexandratos and "Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids" filmmaker Dan Goodman remember Cabbage Patch Kids! How they were created, it's huge success leading to shoppers fighting for them in stores and Joe's MASSIVE collection! Visit https://www.cabbagepatchfilm.com/ and …
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Friend Gare Joyce remembers the original voice of the Peanuts character "Charlie Brown" Peter Robbins. How their chance meeting turned into friendship, the pride Peter had taken in playing Charlie Brown, his unfortunate life & mental health struggles, and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.…
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Friends Bret Gallagher and Ted Woloshyn remember Canadian actor John Candy. His genius on screen in comedy AND drama, what he'd do as owner of the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, what it was like going anywhere with John, and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.
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Rock journalist & author of "The Amplified Come As You Are" Michael Azerrad remembers his friend & Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain. His musical brilliance, intelligence, empathy and leaving us too soon. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.
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World-renowned Beatles scholar and author of “Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans” Kenneth Womack remembers The Beatles' road manager Mal Evans. We get to know the "Gentle Giant" that was "Big Mal", his success, his struggles, how THE BEATLES were lucky to meet HIM and what Mal meant to the Fab Four. Visit https://kennethwomack…
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"Remembering" one of the NHL's best all-time goal scorers, Mike Bossy, with his teammate and friend Bryan Trottier. Their relationship on and off the ice, what it was like living together during their playing days, winning 4 straight Stanley Cups and saying goodbye. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and a very special thank you to https://s…
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Cathie LeFort remembers her father, "Mr. Dressup", Ernie Coombs. How he gave us all a home surrounded by kindness, sharing her Dad with an entire country, what it was like being on set, his friendship with Fred Rogers and much more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.
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Hollywood legend Ruta Lee remembers TV game show host and her very good friend Alex Trebek. He was a person that could have done anything he wanted, who fame never changed and who was so loved by everyone that he walked his ex-wife up the aisle when she remarried! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.…
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Buffalo Sabres voice Dan Dunleavy remembers his legendary predecessor Rick Jeanneret. What made RJ so unique, his passion for the Sabres and hockey, his celebrated "MAYDAY!!!" call and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.
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Former Toronto radio host Stormin' Norman Rumack remembers his unparalleled reign of late night radio! How he first got the gig, what he did to stand out, his most memorable callers and more! Visit https://rememberingpodcast.com!
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Hal Johnson remembers 'BodyBreak', the popular TV fitness segment he did with his wife Joanne McLeod. How Hal and Joanne first met, the perseverance it took to get 'BodyBreak' on the air, creating it to counter racist treatment and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://bodybreak.com/!…
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"Remembering" baseball legend Babe Ruth with his granddaughter Linda Ruth Tosetti! Not only do we dig into The Babe's baseball prowess, but how he saved the game, how he supported others in baseball, what kind of family man he was, and what truly made him a star. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.…
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Actress/author Barbara Feldon remembers the classic 1960's TV spy spoof "Get Smart"! How she and co-star Don Adams had instant chemistry on-camera, what playing "Agent 99" did for her both professionally AND personally, and what it was like as a woman working in Hollywood in the 60's. Check out https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and Barbara's memo…
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Former Major League Baseball player, New York Mets fan favourite, and 1986 World Series hero Mookie Wilson remembers the late Bill Buckner, a great former Major League Baseball player who should be remembered for more than just one play that partly cost his Boston Red Sox a World Series championship. Mookie and Bill are forever tied together over t…
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The official photographer of Woodstock, Elliott Landy, takes us back to 1969 in "remembering" one of the largest music festivals in history, a pivotal moment in music history and a defining event for the counterculture generation. Elliott tells us what is was like to get up close and personal with rock legends like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix. Vi…
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Toronto Argonauts voice Mike Hogan remembers his friend and radio partner, former CFL player & broadcaster Chris Schultz. Fond memories of Schultzy's on-field presence, hard work ethic behind the mic and bone-crushing handshakes. Visit https://rememberingpodcast.com.
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Competing despite illness & the naysayers, what inspired Liz to keep moving forward and more! "Remembering" a celebrated moment in Canadian sports history with Elizabeth Manley! Visit https://rememberingpodcast.com.
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How Dick would become Arthur's mentor, being in meetings with the likes of Johnny Carson and more! "Remembering" TV legend Dick Clark with his friend & former employee Arthur Smith! Visit https://rememberingpodcast.com and https://asmithco.com!
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How she landed there, what the environment was like, interviewing the biggest acts in music and more! "Remembering" MuchMusic with one of it's first and most popular VJ's Erica Ehm! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/, https://www.ericaehm.com/ and https://www.299queenstreetwest.com/
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The joy of collecting hockey cards as a kid, how they connected us to the game we love in Canada, the most valuable cards, the oddballs, error cards and more! "Remembering" classic hockey cards with author/broadcaster Ken Reid! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/
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One longtime Toronto Blue Jays voice remembers another. In episode 14, host Jeff Sammut has Jerry Howarth "remembering" the late Tom Cheek. Memories in the booth and away from it, their friendship and how "Tom & Jerry" was the sound of summer in Canada. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.
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Actors Liz Torres, Shelly Cole, Nick Holmes and costumer Valerie Campbell remember working on the comedy-drama TV series Gilmore Girls. What is was like on set, what being on this TV show has meant to them and the lasting friendships that have come as a result. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/.…
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Actors/Hollywood legends/mother & daughter Debbie Reynolds & Carrie Fisher are remembered by family friend/fellow actor Ruta Lee. How they were similar & different, their relationship, how Carrie's addiction issues took tolls on both of them, their passing coming just a day apart and their brilliance and generosity. Check out https://www.rememberin…
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