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Phil’s Inn

Host: Brad Reed Brad Reed has been involved in campus/community radio as on-air programmer since the 1970s. These past few years he has been honoured to be appointed General Manager/Custodian of Phil’s Inn. Drop in on Saturday afternoons, pull up a chair, sit by the fireplace, and take off your thirsty boots. Stay for awhile. Requests encouraged.

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119:59

APRIL 11, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "Somewhat Disjointed"...

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2026/04/12

On a beautiful sunny day, Brad decides to captain his bowling team - the Knights of the Flaming Arrow - in the Senior Bowling Round Robin Tournament. Then, lo and behold, a surprise visit from Dave O'Rama, in from Lovecast Island and bringing a ray of sunshine . . .

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APR. 4, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "Old Folkies Never Die"...

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2026/04/04

Once again, folk music icon, Tom Rush, comes and visits the Inn for a spell, with stories and memories abounding. How fitting since the show examines and celebrates the music and artists of the 1960s Folk Revival . . .

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MAR. 28, 2026 PHIL'S INN - "June Millington - No...

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2026/03/28

June Millington, amazing guitarist from the seminal and iconic rock band, Fanny, comes for a visit and a splendid conversation ensues. Afterwards, Brad is compelled to play a long set of music in connection to the NO KINGS global rallies . . .

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Mar. 21, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "Visitation by Angels"...

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2026/03/21

In a continuing effort to help quell the drums of war and pestilence, Brad summons the voices of angels . . .

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MARCH 14, 2026 - PHIL'S INN - the "Laugh and the...

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2026/03/15

After much technical difficulties (damn you, Zoom !!!), Brad finally connects with famed and funny comedian Jeremy Hotz comes for a short visit to the Inn. Ther rest of the time we spend playing comic music, comics standing up, and bad jokes as a means to deflect the miserable reality the world has become . . . a splendid time guaranteed for all . . .

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MARCH 7, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "QUIET JOYS OF...

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2026/03/07

Because rough beats keep slouching towards Bethlehem, Brad decides the afternoon needs music that a uplifting and life-affirming. Oh yeah - plus a visit by the director and editor of the amazing documentary "Nash the Slash Rises, Again".

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FEB. 28, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "Better Late Than...

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2026/03/01

With the month of February drawing to a close, Brad suddenly realizes that he hasn't really acknowledged or celebrated Black History Month all throughout February. Today, at the Inn, he solves that dilemma . . .

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FEB 21, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "Marshall McLuhan ???"...

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2026/02/21

Raoul of Raoul and the Big Time drops into the Inn for a visit and talks to Brad about the blues and other sundry things . . . a splendid time was had by all . . .

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FEB. 14, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "Mushy, Gushy...

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2026/02/14

A Romantic in heart and manner, Brad pulls out some songs dealing with love and all its crazy configurations. Here at Phil's Inn, we wish and hope everyone has someone to bestow Valentine's Day wishes upon. If not, love yourself . . .

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JAN. 7, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "Phil's Inn Film...

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2026/02/10

Once again, it is time for the somewhat Annual Phil's Inn Film Festival. With the temperature totally frigid, Brad is not surprised that no one showed up at the Festival. His thinking now is "Screw 'em ! More Lucky Elephant popcorn for me."

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JAN. 31, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "Meredith Moon Visit"...

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2026/02/01

Meredith Moon, fabulous banjo/guitar/dulcimer player of Americana and original tunes drops by for a short visit and her and Brad talk about old-timey Appalachian music and stuff . . . also a surprise appearance of Jimmy Durante . . .

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JAN. 24, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "JIMMY WEBB VISIT" show

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2026/01/25

Esteemed pillar in the pantheon of American songwriters - Jimmy Webb - pays a short visit to the Inn and talks to Brad about songwriting, being an outsider, and what it takes to be an artist. Brad only wishes he had more to ask more questions . . .

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JAN. 17, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "Theatre Kids" show

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2026/01/18

Brad opens the apre-ski coffee shop downstairs in the basement of the East Wing of the Inn - "Rick's Cafe Americain" - and serves up pumpkin and potato lattes, piping hot cabbage cider, and white and green bits hot chocolate with shredded coconut and old newspapers. Also members on the long-running Village Players drop in for a chat . . .

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JAN. 10, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "Protest" show

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2026/01/11

Broadcasting from amidst a practise demonstration downtown, Brad decides to air tunes appropriate to the loudly banging of war drums this week . . .

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JAN. 3, 2026 PHIL'S INN - the "Acc-ent-uate the...

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2026/01/04

In spite of this morning's news about Trump and Venezuela, Brad decides to side-step the pit of despair and cynicism gaping in front of us and play things that bring a smile to our faces.

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DEC. 27, '25 PHIL'S INN - the "BEST COVERS OF 2025" show

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2025/12/29

At year end, Brad knows that though he can't offer hope, he can give comfort with his favourite cover version of 2025 . . . and a few things from du cinema . . .

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DEC. 20, 2025 PHIL'S INN - the "Christmas at the...

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2025/12/21

With the weather dark, dank, dismal, and deary, Brad decides to set-up at the famed Phil's Inn Christmas Market and play some Yuletide tunes, something old, something new, and something blue . . . BTW - this great picture is the work of Paul Lewis, loyal supporter/listener of CIUT 89.5 FM and fellow Cabbagetowner. Remember - "the thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices" . . . Happy Holidays !!!!!

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DEC. 13, 2025 PHIL'S INN - the "Afternoon at the...

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2025/12/14

Brad sets up at the local shopping mall, succeeding in high-jacking the mall's Muzak system for a brief moment, and bumping into old friend, Christel Bartelse, who tells us about her upcoming Christmas extravaganza . . . she brought her smile and breezy personality . . .

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DEC. 6, 2025 PHIL'S INN - the "Friendly Fireplace" Show

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2025/12/07

With yet another dark, dreary, dank, and dismal day and mood as gray as the clouds, Brad decides to just relax by the fireplace and drink Ovaltine . . .

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NOV. 29, 2025 PHIL'S INN - the "Return of Paul James"...

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2025/11/30

On a dark, dank, dismal, and dreary November afternoon, Toronto Blues Legend Paul James drops into the Inn and tell stories about him and Bob Dylan, Willy DeVille, and Bo Diddley. A splendid time was had by all . . .

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