Host: Under The Influence on CBC, SiriusXM, WBEZ Chicago, KRPS Kansas. Host: The Beatlology Interviews podcast. Exec producer: Apostrophe Podcast Network.
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Our sister show “We Regret To Inform You” airs today on CBC.
The topic: The amazing Hayley Wickenheiser - and how she overcame endless obstacles on her way to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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The world needs more Canada.
Here’s a link to some remarkable Canadian creativity:
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Two excellent Beatle books. Highly recommended.
Thanks to everyone who packed out Another Story Bookshop where last Thursday, on Global Beatles Day, Beatles in Canada author Piers Hemmingsen and I (author of Fashioning the Beatles) gave separate but related talks on the Beatles’ Toronto connection via fashion and record and ticket sales in 1966– the last time the Fabs played here as part of their final North American tour. Surprising even to me was Piers’s reveal that it wasn’t a very good year for them at all, stemming from a series of managerial blunders and more. No wonder they soon after burrowed deep into the studio to record their next breakthrough— Sgt. Pepper. The opposite was true on the fashion front; the London Look, which the Beatles embodied, popularized and helped to disseminate on the back of their unprecedented fame, was everywhere in 1966, flaunted even by the kids lining up at Maple Leaf Gardens for that final August 17 show, as seen in period photographs we presented as part of our joint presentation. Mark that date by the way— Piers is organizing another Beatles in Toronto tribute on August 17 of this year to commemorate the 60th anniversary. It will be at the King Edward Hotel where the Beatles stayed when last here. More to come… #FashioningTheBeatles #TheBeatlesinCanada @beatlesincanada @AnotherStoryTO @sutherlandbooks @WCA_LitAgency
It’s our last episode of the season before our summer break.
Today, we answer fun listener questions.
Like - what famous luxury brand is owned by a charity?
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It’s our last show before the summer break.
Today we answer listener questions.
Like - why do all gas prices have a decimal point?
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Today we look at Canadian ad campaigns that just won big awards.
Including one where IKEA made a booty call.
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Remember flexi discs?
Cheap, effective promotional records.
Usually distributed in magazines, newspapers or cereal boxes.
In one story today, they were attached to helium balloons.
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Terry O'Reilly retweeted
Excited to be part of this #BeatlesBook talk with The Beatles in Canada author Piers Hemmingsen — June 25 Another Story Bookshop in Toronto, 7pm. Screening of A Hard Day’s Night will follow. Get your FREE TIX here ➡️ eventbrite.ca/e/yesterday-to… @beatlesincanada @AnotherStoryTO
JUN 25 2026 - YESTERDAY & TODAY @AnotherStoryTO ! Tickets are FREE but space is limited. Special guest Author @Deirdre_Kelly. Big screen A HARD DAY’S NIGHT @RevueCinema too !
#GlobalBeatlesDay ❤️ 💙
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Hey, remember flexi discs?
Those super slim records you’d find in the mail or attached to magazines?
Today we tell the story of a family who won a million bucks in a flexi disc contest - and a million heartaches.
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The man who directed the Wendy’s commercial that featured this famous line has passed away.
Joe Sedelmaier was a control freak, had an eye for talent, and was utterly unique.
(And he kicked me off the set of my own commercial once)
A tribute today.
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Got a question about a commercial you like - or hate?
Or a question about Under The Influence?
Need hair tips?
Best questions will be aired on our show.
But you have to laugh.
VW advertising wasn’t only funny and smart, it was self-deprecating.
Which made it singular in auto marketing.
Calling all Beatle fans.
JUN 25 2026 - YESTERDAY & TODAY: SUMMER '66 ! Tickets are FREE but space is limited. Special guest Author @Deirdre_Kelly. Afterwards, @RevueCinema will screen A HARD DAY'S NIGHT ! ❤️ 💙
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It’s our annual Bookmarks episode.
Where we tell the stories that didn’t fit into our regular episodes.
Including why numbers from grade school math classes influence us today.
And why Discovery Channel should run “Bathtub Week” instead of “Shark Week.”
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Terry O'Reilly retweeted
Listen NOW … or listen AGAIN, on Saturday morning. Always FAB !
