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BK The Podcast

BK = Big Kris, a Canadian broadcaster for 25+ years. Heard on Y108 Hamilton, K-ROCK Kingston, BIG101 Barrie and CHEZ106 Ottawa. Guests you may have heard of but mostly a cast of entertaining misfits.

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All Episodes

12:08

Engaged To Be Buried

BK The Podcast ·

2016/07/26

I share the big news about getting engaged in Central Park New York a few weeks ago and talk about being a 'late bloomer' in the commitment department and why I finally decided that I was 'ok' with marriage. The next guest episode of the podcast features pals in The Road Heavy who are in studio with Jeff Martin of the Tea Party producing their new EP I tease the upcoming episode and also plug a new potential rock-documentary being made about the legendary CREEM magazine you can help make it happen

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24:22

Uforia

BK The Podcast ·

2016/06/27

The gang from Uforia stopped in to the Green Room right in the middle of a judging sesh for the 'Lift Cup' sponsored by our friends 420 Kingston. I was in the middle of sampling and judging over 52 types of cannabis and they were happy to hang out and be part of the process plus jam a few of their new songs in the dining room and discuss their new EP that's being produced by the drummer of Finger Eleven (who also have new music out). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:10

No Sinner

BK The Podcast ·

2016/06/22

Colleen Rennison talks about the closing of a legendary music venue in Vancouver and her budding romance in Los Angeles plus her affinity for riding a motorbike. Collen and her band No Sinner were in Toronto and stopped by the Green Room for an acoustic performance of single 'Leadfoot' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:15

Industry Mentors

BK The Podcast ·

2016/06/21

I recap my chat with pal Shadoe Davis in this prologue and talk about another mentor in broadcast from my earliest years in the business along with some of the legendary stories he share with me from his time in the radio business! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:30

Shadoe Davis (Part 2)

BK The Podcast ·

2016/06/06

Part 2 of my chat with longtime pal Shadoe Davis who was in Toronto for a rare visit east of his hometown of Winnipeg. Did Burton Cummings of The Guess Who tell Shadoe to F--- off at Canadian Music Week 2016? he elaborates on the long relationship he's had with Burton dating back to 1992 and also shares the story of a guy named 'Arms' who saved his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:49

Shadoe Davis (Part 1)

BK The Podcast ·

2016/06/06

Shadoe Davis sits on the Green Room sofa and the first thing he notices? the room isn't even green! My friend, mentor & long time radio broadcaster Shadoe and I get caught up after 6 years since our last face-to-face encounter we talk about some of the popular stunts we did on his show during his time at K-Rock in Kingston plus we go down the long list of K-Rock alum that have gone on to even bigger roles in broadcasting. (part 1 of 2) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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29:53

The Gord Downie of it all

BK The Podcast ·

2016/06/05

If you did a poll of my friends and family on who my favourite band is, they would probably say Oasis or Noel Gallagher but in reality I own more Tragically Hip albums and rarities than any other artist in my record collection. I've spent the last two weeks evaluating exactly what The Tragically Hip mean to me. The Canadiana and nostalgia of high school memories breaking several laws (including stealing a car) on the release day of Phantom Power. I also think I'm the only person in the nation who

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25:54

A.A Wallace

BK The Podcast ·

2016/05/16

Toronto's A.A Wallace stopped by the sofa for a chat and since the sun was shining he performed song 'Shake it Out' acoustic on the patio. We talk about his EP 'In Alpha Zones' and his evolution from stripped down synth pop to 'something resembling a psychedelic disco orchestra' plus his various rock oriented projects in the past (Sleepless Nights based in Halifax). We share our experience marketing via the internet, social media and how it relates to art & music. GIF files? is it a hard G or a soft

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11:20

Excitement of Music

BK The Podcast ·

2016/05/15

A certain part of me is desensitized to the excitement or hype behind new music. It's part of working in rock radio for most of my adult life. This week however, that magic returned. The excitement that I felt as a teenager waiting for a new song to come on the radio arrived when The Stone Roses released their new song 'All For One' on Thursday. I share the story and provide a quick review for the new single, their first in 22 years. Plus, I've been bestowed the esteemed pleasure of being a judge

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33:28

Dean Young

BK The Podcast ·

2016/05/09

Toronto comedian and podcaster Dean Young sat on the sofa and talked about imminent plans to quit his day job and go full time into stand-up and work on his 'Talk Hole Podcast Network' which has secured sponsorship from the infamous Fleshlight sex toy. Does he get advance sample products? What do his roommates and potential dates think about the piles of Fleshlight boxes in the hallway? so many questions. We also talk about the weird places you stick your package into as a pre-teen plus I share the

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7:53

Moms

BK The Podcast ·

2016/05/08

I'm fortunate enough to have had two great ladies in my life. My mother Kathy and step-mother Leta who both, in very different ways, have helped shape my life and made me the man I am today. Surely there were times that it was difficult especially between two teenage boys with eclectic interests and integrating blended families. Cheers to them on this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:40

The Motorleague

BK The Podcast ·

2016/05/01

The Motorleague on tour behind 'Holding Patters' stopped in Toronto and the Green Room Podcast to jam single 'All The Words' acoustic, a song that's currently blowing up on Canadian Rock radio. The band share the experience of producing the new record with Eric Ratz and some of his unique sayings. The Motorleague hail from Moncton New Brunswick. Have you ever gotten drunk on the 'Lazy River' tube ride near Miramichi? we all share some stories and talk about 'the number 1 tourist attraction' for the

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6:10

See You At Canadian Music Week!

BK The Podcast ·

2016/05/01

I wrap up my final thoughts on last week's two-part episode 'Radio Family' with some additional stories from my times living in Hamilton, Ontario. This week in Toronto is Canadian Music week and The Green Room Podcast will be there! I tease some of the upcoming episodes and guests from CMW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:24

Radio Family Part 2

BK The Podcast ·

2016/04/25

Part 2 on my dirty life and times working in Hamilton and shenanigans revolving around Kerry Gray and his 'Loft' (aka. Loft FM) that was fumigated multiple times and became the club house for on-air staff at Y108. Ben recounts trying to jerk off with his ankles live on a graveyard radio show in his early years, the pathetic salary of his first morning show and the first time he met Kerry. We explore Kerry's unique lexicon with terms like 'working bag' and 'code red' and what the hell is 'a circle'

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29:03

Radio Family Part 1

BK The Podcast ·

2016/04/25

Part 1 of my dirty life and times in Hamilton. The first guy I met and hung out with after moving to the city was Scott Penfold from metal site loadedradio.com we sit down in my Toronto studio and re-hash inside jokes and leaving the resort in Jamaica plus talk about my tiny apartment on MacNab street, the time I broke up with a girlfriend because she texted me too much, the beauty of cheap Atlantic Subs before payday.. which has to be a front how can they sell subs for $2.99?? Learn more about your

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11:12

1 Year 120lbs

BK The Podcast ·

2016/04/25

This week marks one year since I started a new regime, that some friends said was 'extreme' but when pushing 400lbs it felt like it was time for something radical. It turns out that I've adopted a new lifestyle and have never been healthier, literally in better shape now than I was in high school. I share my story and some of the added benefits to losing weight, is it true that for every 20lbs you lose that you gain an inch on your penis? I share my experience, in detail. Buckle up. Learn more about

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29:25

Listen Up Kid

BK The Podcast ·

2016/04/11

The gang from Listen Up Kid stopped by the Kingston studio to talk about their recent radio air-play, upcoming performance at Canadian Music Week in Toronto at the Hideout plus drummer Will's departure from 'Metal' and smiling in band photo's. Who knew twitter and snapchat were useful? Kris shares a snapchat mis-hap that involves a faux dick-pic. Who in the band is 'Larry David' ? and it seemed like everybody in the room has a Salvia story to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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14:59

Industry Indie

BK The Podcast ·

2016/04/10

Kris explores the definition of 'Indie' and all it's related sub-genre's. Coffee, Music, Art, Festivals. Is a war being waged on the creative class? Virginia Clark from the Wolfe Island Music festival joined Kris on the phone to discuss plus talks about her recent cancellation of the festival for 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:40

Sam Cash

BK The Podcast ·

2016/03/28

Sam and Kris bond over Joe Strummer and discuss the neighborhoods of Toronto and where "North of the Wall" is in the city, Sam elaborates on his young start in the music business and how his creative mindset is changing as he ages, 'Tongue and Cheek Vows', the tough crowds in city and his dad Andrew Cash, who is a notable figure in the Toronto music scene. Listen to Sam Cash perform 'Tossing and Turning' live in the Green Room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:25

Awkward Family Gatherings & Turning 35

BK The Podcast ·

2016/03/28

In this prologue Kris talks about Easter, awkward family get gatherings, tackles the Jian Ghomeshi news, turning 35 and no longer able to say 'early thirties', legendary bathroom's at The Toucan pub in Kingston, Sam Cash playing The Rivoli in Toronto and upcoming guests on the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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