A podcast about passion and everyday applications!
Began as "First Up", a radio show on community radio station 93.3 CFMU-FM in December 2019. It has since evolved into an interview-focused podcast, broadening from emerging (and sometimes established) musical artists to the general world of creatives and quirky individuals with a story to share...about their area(s) of interest.
Hosted by me, Jomar Quilatan.
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#49 | Cass (midmodcass) / Rock the Hip in Mid Mod (01:15:53)
This episode is the first ever where I go on location to visit Cass (@midmodacss) & company at their gorgeous mid-century home! Video link coming out soon.In the meantime, a few shoutouts as mentioned in the episode:@alexabchambers@mid_mod_flat_top@rancho.del.groucho (rhythm)@frankmoth (retrofuturism art)
#48 | Sienna Leone / How Persistence and Media Correspondence Go a Long Way (01:19:27)
We're deep into awards season, and who better (aside from the stars) to chat with than someone close to all the action? In this episode, we're interviewing the celebrity interviewer in Sienna Leone, learning a bit about her craft and her outlook on persistence through her life's journey thus far.This episode was originally aired as E67 under "First Up".
Classic cars, classic styles - it's all in the classic experience! In this episode, I chat with Janette Voski, author of a self-published poetry book called "Chrome", filled with written, illustrated and photographed experiences that outline passion.Get your copy of Janette's works today! -> Chrome: The Poetry Publication by Janette Voski | Blurb Books AustraliaJanette's YouTube channel -> Janette Voski - YouTubeThis episode was originally aired as E66 under "First Up".
#46 | stereoruss / Late Afternoons and Deep Pockets (01:02:47)
Back in CFMU land with a fellow volunteer, Russ Piva! Known as stereoruss on socials and his show, Inside The Music, and (just) Russ in his band, The Tisdale, we sat down in the production room for a first-time chat reflecting on his show's first year on the air. Plus, with two show hosts in the same room, anything in conversation could happen!This episode was originally aired as E65 under "First Up".
#45 | Darren McKee / Challenging Intelligence (00:44:35)
A chat about AI! What is it? How is it impacting us? How should we react to it? In this episode, we chat with Darren McKee (host on The Reality Check podcast) whose newest publication, Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World, seeks to provide some insight on these questions.This episode was originally aired as E64 under "First Up".
[deprecated] Episode 44 (as Episode 63 on "First Up") (01:12:03)
Chatting with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Ian Arden about his latest EP, "Songs For Rebecca", and our collective views on the world today.
#44 | Ian Arden / (Re) Views of Today (01:09:16)
This episode was originally aired as E63 under "First Up" - original episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: July 3, 2023
[deprecated] Episode 43 (as Episode 62 on "First Up") (00:36:28)
Chatting with Canadian singer-songwriter Emma Cook in advance (at time of original release) of a show in Hamilton.
#43 | Emma Cook / Life's Funny Ways (00:35:05)
This episode was originally aired as E62 under "First Up" - original episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: June 19, 2023
[deprecated] Episode 42 (as Episode 61 on "First Up") (00:22:53)
Chatting with John Barrett (Bass Drum of Death) on the band and their latest release, Say I Won't.
#42 | John Barrett (Bass Drum Of Death) (00:22:47)
This episode was originally aired as E61 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: May 29, 2023Alternate episode title: "Early Summer Kickoff"
April 3, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #60) (00:57:10)
Chatting with Hamilton's own Ariana Fig about her music - particularly her latest EP, Maroon - and leading off with a set of mostly "unusual" time signatures.--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37696.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
#41 | Ariana Fig (00:53:51)
This episode was originally aired as E60 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: April 3, 2023Alternate episode title: "Taking a Little More than Just Five"
March 27, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #59) (01:11:35)
Revisiting the highlights of one of my favourite conversations on the show, somewhat as part of the show's 3rd anniversary celebrations...with Lauren Howe!--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37587.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
March 20, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #58) (01:16:03)
A chat with (now 2x JUNO award-winner!) Caity Gyorgy on her award-winning album, Featuring, as well as her other recent endeavours, what's ahead...and certain annoying e-mail requests.--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37478.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
#40 | Caity Gyorgy / How It All Ties Back to High School Music (01:04:33)
This episode was originally aired as E58 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: March 20, 2023
March 6, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #57) (00:39:11)
Special episode filled with music and a little bit about CFMU an First Up - consider it your First Up "litmus test". Please consider supporting CFMU at https://cfmu.ca/fundraising.--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37260.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
February 27, 2023 Aircheck (First Up Episode #56) (01:13:52)
Another full-length feature - this time with musician Kees Gootjes, just on the way back to Holland after a visit to Hamilton...and, of course, to his stomping grounds that is McMaster University (and CFMU!).--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/37151.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
#39 | Kees Gootjes / We're Gonna Need a Part Two (01:06:43)
This episode was originally aired as E56 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: February 27, 2023
January 23, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #55) (01:30:22)
(Finally) kicking off our 4th year on the air! Featuring a returning guest, Kristy Hagerman, in conversation about catching up and the release of her latest album, Right. --Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/36604.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
#38 | Kristy Hagerman / All Is Timely (01:21:11)
This episode was originally aired as E55 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: January 23, 2023Some helpful timestamps:Original performance @ 4:362018 interview @ 8:242023 interview @ 28:59
April 27, 2020 Aircheck (First Up Episode #54) (00:57:44)
More bites of nostalgia, but also a lot about thanking campus and community radio while in conversation with Olivia Street aka King of Foxes.--Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/35504.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
#37 | Olivia Street (King of Foxes) / To Campus & Community Radio! (00:34:44)
This episode was originally aired as E54 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: November 14, 2022
October 17, 2022 Aircheck (First Up Episode #53) (01:04:26)
In conversation with the bane AHRF. I totally didn't take eight months to release this episode...Full details and episode addenda can be viewed at https://cfmu.ca/episodes/35068.Stay informed, stay safe, stay hopeful!
#36 | AHRF (00:47:17)
This episode was originally aired as E53 under "First Up" - full episode (as bonus content) here.Original release date: October 17, 2022Alternate episode title: "Grateful & Great-full"
