Really Cool Event!!!!
Have you heard about Pangea Day - a full day film extravaganza for a good cause? Some of the world's best documentary film makers are showing their movies in numerous theatres around the world. Pangea calls it the first ever global campfire with talks from Al Gore, CNN's Christiane Amanpour, Bob Geldof etc, and satellite link-ups to places like London, Rio, Mumbai and of course - here in Vancouver. The event is free, though a donation to the World Food Programme is encouraged. Check out all the details here.
MADONNA IS COMING TO VANCOUVER!
Big news this morning - Madonna is coming to Vancouver! The show is on October 30 at BC Place. Yep - she's playing the big house. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 24 at 10am.
THURSDAY SHOW STUFF
I brought my work boots with me today because right after the show I'm heading to the North Shore Transfer Station to make good on the bet I made with Nat during Earth Week. Over the course of that week, I produced 6 more ounces of garbage than Nat did...and that means I have to pull a shift at the transfer station today. Apparently, I'll be loading trucks of garbage, cleaning up garbage that spills out the back of the compactors and working with the birdman who flies a hawk around to keep the seagulls away. We'll have audio from the adventure on Friday's show.
TGIF!
It's Friday and I'm already anticipating the smell of the BBQ filling my neighbourhood this weekend.
Before we break for the weekend, here are some links to things we've talked about on the show:
EX-BOYFRIEND'S JEWELRY
Have you ever tried to sell some jewelry that an ex gave you? If so, you know that sinking feeling when the pawn shop owner offers you 50 bucks for it. Marie and Meagan Perry were on with us this morning talking about a new website they've launched that's a lot more fun than those dingy pawn shops.
Friday Mornings Winner and More....................
Nat and Drew's Great Big Garbage Challenge to the Death is officially over and the winner is.....................me! This is the part where I would normally gloat, but truthfully both Drew and I produced way too much garbage and recylcing for the week and I only beat him by 7 measley ounces. If you are playing catch-up and not really sure what I am rambling on about - on Monday morning Drew and I announced that we would keep track of every piece of garbage and recycling we produced for the entire week and the loser would be punished. Our official tally this morning revealed I produced 6 pounds 6 ounces of waste and recycling, while Drew accumulated 6 pounds 13 ounces. That means he'll be spending some time at the North Shore transfer station sorting garbage on May 8th!!!
Saving The World One Wrapper At A Time!
Drew and I are in the midst of our Great Big Garbage Challenge - to the Death......where the loser will get thrown into the pit of despair! Okay, maybe not. After a week of keeping track of every piece of garbage and recylcing that we create the person who creates the most waste will be publicly shamed and punished. The exact punishment hasn't been finalized but most likely the loser will be spending some time at the dump.
3 VIDEOS YOU MUST SEE
Here are 3 excellent time-wasters for you at work today.
First...check out the 3-year-old girl doing the "Thriller" dance.
FRIDAY SHOW STUFF
It's April 18th and it's snowing in the valley. Can anyone really dispute climate change at this point?
Here are a couple of links to things we talked about on our show Friday morning.
BLAZIN' SOCCER DOGS
On the morning after the Canucks were bounced from the playoffs and the weekend weather looks crappy, here's a story that's guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
PETER WALSH
One of our favourite guests was back on the show this morning - Peter Walsh. He's written several books on how to get your life and your home organzied. His latest is called Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat? It ties together struggles with weight with struggles to stay organized. If you missed the interview, check the Nat & Drew On Demand section Thursday afternoon. In the meantime, you can see highlights from last appearance on Oprah's show HERE.
IDOL'S VOCAL COACH
When Simon, Randy or Paula tells a contestant on American Idol that they've really come a long way or that they're the most improved singer on the show, a lot of the credit has to go to Debra Byrd. She's the vocal coach for all of the contestants on both American Idol and Canadian Idol - she called in this morning with news on David Cook, who was rushed to hosptial after the show last night. She said he's doing fine and that the doctors put him on meds to help with his heart issues. "Byrd" (as she likes to be called) also said Canadian Idol season 3 winner Melissa O'Neil was the queen of bad song choices! For the entire interview, check the Nat & Drew On Demand section.
CANADA'S GREATEST SPAS
Ann Dimon was on the show this morning - she's the Roger Ebert of spas. In what must be the greatest job in the world, Ann travels from country to country reviewing spas all over. She's just recently completed a list of the 24 Greatest Spas in Canada with many of them in BC. Follow the link to check out the list...which includes info on the "Fanny Facial." Yes...finally a way for our butts to look younger.
Tell Telemarketers Where to Go!!!!!!
You're just about to sit down to dinner and then the phone rings.....do you answer it? Or is it another one of those freakin' telemarketers? And if you do answer it, and it is a telemarketer are you polite? Do you ask nicely to be taken off their call list or do you find yourself swearing like a sailor? Wouldn't it be nice to never ever have to deal with them again?.....well there is a way. You can register with I Opt Out and manage your very own "do not call" list. Perhaps even put your in-laws on it! ;)
DINING OUT FOR LIFE
Tonight is one of the best night's of the year to out and enjoy a fantastic dinner - tonight is "Dining Out For Life." Follow the link for a complete list of restaurants in Vancouver that are participating and take advantage of a great night to go out.
25 WAYS TO SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE...
Got kids? Were you shooting off fireworks to celebrate their return to school on Wednesday?
If your kids and their schedule just dominates your life, check out this article on 25 Ways to Simply Your Life with Kids. It's got some very zen-like suggestions on how to streamline your life and increase your chances of ending your day with a relaxing glass of wine instead of a heart-attack :)
YOUTUBE AWARDS
Forget the Oscars. Screw the Grammy's. It's all about the YouTube Awards. The best user-created videos for 2007 have been chosen. Check out THIS LINK to watch them all including 9-month old Baby Ethan, who loves ripping paper so much he falls over laughing. A great way to waste time at work today :)
EASTER BUNNY BLOG
I'm a big fan of Thursdays - even bigger when we've got Friday off! Whooo-hooooooooooo! Before we break for the weekend, here's a couple of links to things we've talked about on the show this week.
FLAT-BELLY TUESDAY
Cynthia Sass of Prevention magazine was on the show today to talk about the new Flat-Belly Diet. The diet stresses the importance of eating mono-unsaturated fatty acids (or "MUFA's") with every meal. Here's the good news: dark chocolate is a MUFA! You could follow this diet and eat chocolate with every meal and a snack. Follow this link for more on the Flat-Belly Diet and go fill you cupboards with dark chocolate.
THE BLARNEY BLOG
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Lots of Irish fun today starting with a Leprechaun Name Generator. Here's a great way to waste time at work today - enter the names of all your friends HERE and then see what fun handles you come up with. I'm "Tight Fisted O'Leary" and Nat's "Junk in the Trunk O'Donnahue." Brilliant!
ATTN: DURAN DURAN FANS!
This morning, we announced that Duran Duran was returning to Vancouver on April 29 @ GM Place. Tickets go on sale Friday morning @ 10 at all Ticketmaster outlets, but we'll be giving them away for the rest of the week.
JACOB'S WIGGLE WAGGLE WALK
Jacob Carbery is a one-of-a-kind 10-year-old boy. Two years ago, he was moved after reading a story about an abandoned and abused dog who was nursed back to health thanks to money from the SPCA's Biscuit Fund. He wanted to make a difference and raise even more money for the Biscuit Fund so other dogs could be saved, so he emailed us and told us about a "Wiggle Waggle Walk" he was going to have.
GIRL, GET YOUR CREDIT STRAIGHT
Have you heard these new stats from the Vanier Institute for the Family? The average Canadian household is carrying $80,000 in debt and that doesn't include the mortgage.
Vote Robin & Frankie!!!!!
If you were listening to the show this morning you probably heard us discussing the TV Week Magazine Awards and how the ballot placement sucks. In fact, out of 24 radio morning shows...Drew and I are listed 24th. Who has the kind of time to read through all those other names and then get to us? In fact, we even had a professor on from the University of Victoria who said ballot placement is key when it comes to an election.
THE POWER OF RICK ASTLEY
If you've got kids, you probably remember the struggle you had to get them to settle down. Sometimes it's the most random thing that will do the trick and calm them down. Check out this video of the world's youngest Rick Astley fan!
Just for Fun!
The Spice Girls finished their world reunion tour last night in Toronto and one of the highlights was when Victoria's 3-year-old son Cruz took the stage. He had all the dance moves......I can only imagine he would kick ass on Dance Dance Revolution!
WEDNESDAY'S SHOW
Today is the first-ever "Anti-Bullying Day" in BC where we're all encouraged to wear pink and take a stand against bullies. Here are a couple of links to things we talked about on the show today.
Cover Your Eyes Kiddies!
Most of us go through the check-out line at a grocery store thinking nothing of all the magazines that line the shelves. They're fun to look at, sometimes when we see celebrities at their worst it makes us feel good, and frankly, how else are we going to find out if Sasquatch has a love child? However, some parents in Abbotsford are tired of taking their kids to the grocery store and being bombarded by racy headlines like "Your Best Orgasm Ever" and "The Sexual Position He Craves"....so they're asking for their local stores to implement family friendly check-out lines that wouldn't display magazines.
SMART COOKIES
Katie Dunsworth and Andrea Baxter are two of the "Smart Cookies" who appeared on Oprah last year. They were THOUSANDS of dollars in credit card debt and after watching an Oprah show, they decided that instead of starting a book club, they'd start a money club and help each other get out of debt.
BIRTHDAY CAKE DUNK
This has got to be the most creative use of Birthday Cake I've ever seen. Oh sure, Nat seems to think Gerald Green should've hung from the basket and ate some of the cake. In any case, check out this AMAZING dunk from the NBA's All-Star Weekend.
THE TANTRIC TEACHER
Our "tantric teacher", Tanja Diamond was back on the show this morning. She has another event coming up in Vancouver this weekend, part of which deals with "sexy sounds." Yes...the sounds we make in the bedroom go a long way to fulfilling our love lives.
It's Business Time! (Sex for Married People)
If you've never heard of "Flight of the Conchords" you've got to check out the following video. The Conchords are a comedic duo from New Zealand and they've got an interesting take on how married people have sex...........enjoy!
OLYMPIC VOLUNTEERS
The Olympic countdown is on...just 730 days to go.
The push for volunteers begins today - they're going to need 25,000 people to pull this thing off. If you want to volunteer click here for all the info.
TINA & BEYONCE
The Grammy Awards were on last night - I think we watched the same show, but Nat & I saw two completely different things. The way I saw it, Tina Turner & Beyonce had the best performance of the night...and it wasn't even close. Nat feels that it fell short of expectations and that Tina has joined the ranks of artists who can't bring it the way they used to.
VOTE FOR TARA JEAN!
Canadian Idol judge Jake Gold was in studio with us on Friday and he heard our producer, Tara Jean, audition for Media Idol. It's a competition between local media types - the person with the most votes goes to Toronto to represent Vancouver and CTV will make a cash donation to the winner's charity of choice. If...er...I mean... WHEN she wins, Tara Jean will donate the money to the Surrey Food Bank - one of the food banks we support through "Nat & Drew's Food Bank Fill-Up."
SEA WORLD COMES TO 95 CRAVE
It's a zoo in the studio on the best of days, but today...it's REALLY a zoo. Check out the video of Pete, Penny, Remy, Roswell and Twister from Sea World & Busch Gardens in San Diego. Once a year, they come up to Vancouver to visit students at different schools around the Lower Mainland and always make time to visit us on the show.
THE SUPERBOWL ADS YOU DIDN'T SEE
As a huge Patriots fan, it's very difficult for me to talk about yesterday's game. Seriously...I think there should be some kind of "sports bereavement leave" for when your team loses the big game.
WALKING with DINOSAURS
If you've got kids and you're looking for stuff to do this weekend, no question: Walking with Dinosaurs is THE show to see this weekend. It runs through Sunday at GM Place. It's a very theatrical presentation of the story of the dinosaurs, taking you from the beginning to the end. Nat's a little disappointed that it didn't end with a big show tune, but hey...you can't have everything.
Enough Already!
You've heard all the stories, people abusing or killing their animals and then getting off with a slap on the wrist - well it's happened again. We've been following the story of the 15-week-old puppy beaten to death with a hammer by its' owner, in the hopes that there would be serious repercussions. Sadly there weren't. Kenneth Stuart of Vancouver, has plead guilty to causing undue pain and suffering to a dog, but the more serious charge of killing an animal was stayed.
"NEW" NEW KIDS!
I'll be honest with you: I had no idea that in 2008 we'd be talking as much about the New Kids on the Block as we have been this week. Despite what Danny Wood said on Monday, it looks more and more likely that the New Kids are making a comeback.
FRIDAY STUFF
WHOOT for the weekend!
Here are a few links we mentioned on the show this morning to check out.
First, Heath's Ledger's family wrote some absolutely heart-wrenching tributes to him in today's West Australian newspaper. We didn't get into them on the air, but if you're interested in reading them, follow this link.
All Sorts of Crazy - Tom Cruise and a $26,000 Purse!!!!!
If you have not seen the video of Tom Cruise going off about his love of Scientology, you've got to check it out. But don't look directly into his eyes ----- you could fall victim to his voodoo! Here is said voodoo.
STRANGE PLACES YOU'VE FALLEN ASLEEP
In the age of YouTube no one can do anything without it getting caught on video and yesterday Bill Clinton was caught doing something that we've all done.
LEARN THE SECRETS OF TANTRA
This weekend, we're going to send one listener and her partner to Tanja Diamond's class on couples intimacy to learn the secrets of Tantra.
"Christine" is a professional woman who recently got a promotion at work. Since focussing more on her career, life in the bedroom with her fiance has fizzled. It's a situation that a lot of people can relate to, so we're grateful to Christine for allowing us to follow her story.
TOM CRUISE BOOK
Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, eTalk...they're all talking about Andrew Morton's new book Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography.
More Help Needed
First off, thanks to all of you who were moved to take action last week after hearing about the Vancouver man who beat his 15-week-old puppy to death with a hammer. We asked you to sign the petitions that have been launched by the SPCA in an effort to enforce tougher laws for people convicted of harming or killing an animal. Good news - about 2000 people went to the site and hundreds and hundreds signed. However, if you haven't yet......please take a minute to do so today, it could make all the difference.
You Have To See This To Believe It!!!!!
Naturally 7, a group out of New York City, were the opening act for Michael Buble on Saturday night - and judging from their performance they'll be headlining in the very near future. Not only are they fantastic singers, they make all the sounds of the instruments, and it sounds like a full on band.
How Does He Do It?
A woman in Thailand says she's trained her pet frog how to ride a motorcycle. You really have to see it to believe it. Click here to see the crazy frog!
Saving the Animals - Part II
We are really encouraging everyone to take a few moments today or over the course of the weekend and sign a couple of petitions to end animal cruelty. This is a cause that we, like many of you feel strongly about. The SPCA in British Columbia has been asking for tougher penalties for offenders for years, but clearly the politicans need to hear from you.
Help Save the Animals!
If you, like so many of us here at the station, were disgusted by the story of the Vancouver man who admitted to beating his 15-week-old puppy to death with a hammer, there is something you can do about it.
THE LATEST "MUST-HAVE" FOR BRIDES?
No...this ISN'T something that I saw at the Wedding Fair over the weekend, but it's something that just might start catching on. What is it? Check out THIS LINK.
Bill Gates and Slash from G n' R walk in to a room.......
No it's not the start of a joke, it's actually the kick-off to the Consumer Electronics Show taking place in Vegas this week. For the best picture you are likely to see all week......click here.
Single and Searching?
If you are a singleton (as Bridget Jones would say) and are hoping to change that in the New Year, you might want to check out a new event in town. It's called 'Teacher Speed Dating' and it's been started by a teacher who says that educators have a really hard job finding a mate, because they work largely with kids or members of the same gender. For example, founder Kip Dheenshaw-Gill says 99 percent of elementary school teachers are women, while 60-70 percent of high school teachers are men. So if you are a teacher, or a single professional looking to change it up and try something different, the first event is tonight and all the details can be found on their website.
ATTENTION: EARLY RISERS!
If you're like us, you start your mornings early. In fact, there seems to be more and more people getting an early start on the day than ever before. When Nat & I were on the road for the "Food Bank Fill-Up" last month, I was amazed at how busy Hwy 1 was at 5:30am. And the line-up of cars in Surrey waiting to get on Hwy 91 was ridiculous. I double-checked the clock in my car a couple times, worried that I was actually an hour late. I wasn't. Life is just starting earlier on the Lower Mainland. That's why we're making a change to the show.
They are #1 in our hearts!
They're cute, they're furry and they are two of the most popular stars of the internet of 2007! Vancouver Aquarium's otter video has been rated the 17th most popular viral video of the year by Nerve magazine. It has been watched over 9-million times and favourited over 55-thousand times. If you're one of the few who hasn't seen it, or you are just looking for a cute fix - here it is!
2 WEBSITES YOU'VE GOT TO VISIT
We talked about a couple of cool new sites this morning.
Want to know what styles & brands of jeans you should be wearing? Check out Zafu.com. Just answer a series of questions and plug in your particulars and they'll give you a list of the brands & styles best suited to your body type.
LOST - Season 4 Trailer
Both Nat & I are major league geeks for the TV show LOST. Nat's catching up on the season 3 dvd's right now - if you watch the show, you know how messed up she's going to be after watching last season's finale.
Christmas Weirdness!
We were talking about weird Christmas decorations on the show this morning, and I stumbled upon this festive video from youtube. It's a display based on grandma getting run over by a reindeer - but these aren't old school reindeer, they've got licenses and road rage.
Looking for someone who likes to give belly rubs!!!
The Catahoula Rescue organization in the lower mainland needs your help! Last week they rescued two five-month-old puppies from Georgia who were slated to be euthanized because of overcrowding. The dogs are due to arrive in Vancouver tomorrow, but there is only room at the inn for one of them. They have a temporary home for one pup, but are still looking for a foster parent (or ideally a permanent home) for the second puppy. If you are interested, and have some dog experience please check out their photo and story on our "Pets on the Net" page - by clicking animals up for adoption. And of course, thank you!!!!!
ON STAGE with BON JOVI
After 12 years, Bon Jovi FINALLY returned to Vancouver this weekend for two shows. I went on Saturday and the guys were off the charts. The energy from both the band and the fans at GM Place was electric. Too often, Vancouver concert crowds spend a lot of time sitting on their hands during a show - not Saturday. There was no fear of someone poking you from behind during "Living on a Prayer" and asking you to sit down - EVERYONE was into it.
FOOD BANK FILL-UP Results
4 days...4 locations...4 different food banks. Thanks to you, we were able to raise 50,500 pounds of food and over $116,000 in cash. "Nat & Drew's Food Bank Fill-Up" was a huge success and provided us with moments we'll never forget. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
FOOD BANK FILL-UP - DAY 3
Live from Coquitlam! Here we go with Day 3 of "Nat & Drew's Food Bank Fill-Up." Aside from one rather delirious moment where I completely lost track of who and where we are, it's been a great morning. Keep the donations coming. We only have today and tomorrow left to fill FOUR 5-ton pods with food.
FOOD BANK FILL-UP - DAY 2
Hi kids,
We're off to a great start with the FOOD BANK FILL-UP. We had our best Day 1 ever and Day 2 is off to a solid start.
Some Tales from the Front Lines today...
Looking for a good cause?
This is the time of year for glad tidings, joy, and sugar plums - though I'm not really sure what they are, but they sound festive! But as you are rushing from store to store, checking off all the people on your list, maybe you could add a cause or two? Nat and Drew's Food Bank Fill-Up kicks off on December 11th, raising money and food for four local foodbanks - but before that there's a big event happening in East Vancouver. The 12th Annual InnerCity Christmas Dinner - which provides an authentic Christmas dinner and toys for hundreds and hundreds of school kids.
GREY'S STAR KISSES BROTHER!
Ewww....this is kinda gross. Here's the video we talked about in Friday's Daily Dirt - it's Grey's Anatomy star Chyler Leigh (who plays Meredith's sister, Lexie) in her first movie role. For some perverted reason, the producers of the film Kickboxing Academy cast Chyler's BROTHER as her LOVE INTEREST!!! I don't know what's worse: the producers asking them to do this or Chyler and her brother actually going along with it.
THE FAMILY CHALLENGE
Think your kids are spoiled rotten and don't know the value of a good day's work? There's a new way to teach them a lesson: put them on TV!
This morning we talked to David Fournier and Ivan Scheenberg - the executive producers of a new Slice TV show called The Family Challenge. They're looking for well-off families who are willing to give up all their materialistic possessions to go take on a working-class job. The idea is to bring families who are constantly plugged into iPods, computers and video games a chance to reconnect and learn the value of work all over again.
YOU'RE SUCH A QUATCHI!
I don't care what the stuffy, crusty critics say - I dig the Olympic mascots and, more importantly, the kids seem to dig them even more.
If you or your kids want to find out what mascot you're most like, follow THIS link to take the quiz.
I hope it's furry and cute!
There is tight security at the 2010 Olympic office today as officials put the finishing touches on tomorrow's mascot unveiling. There are only a handful of people who know what the official mascot will be, for fear of it being leaked on the internet. Why so much hullabaloo over a mascot? I have no idea. Will the right mascot make or break our Olympics - probably not....but the wrong one could make us the butt of numerous jokes. Check out some of the worst mascots of all time here.
YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!!!!
There is talk today of the city of Vancouver working towards banning plastic bags in stores. This comes on the heals of San Franciso's decision to do just that. The good news is, if it goes through, it won't cost us anything to become a little greener. It's not the same as purchasing a hybrid car or installing solar power in your house....it's just a little thing we can all start doing right now, we don't even have to wait for a by-law to take effect.
LIFE WITHOUT TV
Linda Solomon was on with us this morning. Linda's an on-line journalist with The Vancouver Observer who has written extensively about how she and her family gave up watching television over a year ago. When they lived on Cortez Island, they watched upwards of 4 hours EVERY DAY. After moving to the Lower Mainland last spring, they decided to unplug the TV and spend more time together and taking advantage of what the city had to offer instead of relying on the babysitter in a box.
FAVOURITE THINGS
If you missed yesterday's Oprah show, here's a link to a complete list of her Favourite Things for 2007.
Jesus Pancake
MORE COWBELL!
For the life of me, I can't remember how we got talking about this today, but have you ever seen this CLASSIC Saturday Night Live sketch? Christopher Walken is BRILLIANT. You'll be laughing all day. Enjoy.
Where Do You Stand on the Recent Taser Death at YVR?
If you want to comment on ANYTHING you've heard on the show, email us: mornings@95crave.com.
SOCCER STREAKER
We're all living in a YouTube world! It seems as though EVERYTHING gets caught on video these days...and that includes the streaker who ran across the field at BC Place Wednesday day during the Whitecaps/Galaxy game. Dude sure was able to run around a long time out there. Maybe security knew it was going to be the highlight of the game?
How to Tame the Savage Beast!
If you dread going into work everyday and it has nothing to do with the payscale, the annoying guy in the next cubicle or the five hours it takes you to drive there......then it's probably your boss. We had a certified "boss whisperer" on the show this morning to explain why these crazy managers act the way they do, and what you can do to stop it.
DANCING INJURIES
Nat was complaining this morning about her "dance injury" suffered at her best friend's wedding last week. Apparently, she left it "all on the dance floor" and still has pins & needles in her feet five days later.
STEVE SANTAGATI
We've had some email requests for the audio of our interview with Steve Santagati on this morning's show. Steve's book about dating "bad boys" has been featured on Oprah and the Today Show. To hear his interview with us this morning, follow THIS link to our Audio/Video vault.
IT'S WEDDING DAY!
After taking today off to be the Maid of Honour for her best friend's wedding, Nat will be back on the show Monday. You may have heard us talk about some of the drama leading up to this wedding. Personally, I'm hoping for some classic stories on Monday. Maybe something that resembles what you see in this video.
WANNA MEET MAROON 5?
Then be listening Friday morning. You'll hear an interview we did with Adam Levine at 6:45 and somewhere in that interview will be the key to winning tickets to their show Saturday night at Pacific Coliseum PLUS a chance to go backstage and meet the band.
Adult Halloween Fun
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
If you're looking for some adult fun for Halloween tonight, here are a couple of things to consider.
A Nightmare on Granville Street - it's the largest Halloween party in the city at the Commodore Ballroom. There's a $10,000 prize for best costume, so start sewing those bed sheets together!Are You A Scaredy Cat?
Well it wouldn't be Halloween without some scary stories. About.com has a top ten list of the scariest urban legends ever told (insert maniacal laughter here). Prepare to be scared!
The Charlie Brown You WON'T See on TV
Watch it here!
If you need some inspiration......keep reading!
It's so easy to let the little stuff get you down. From people cutting you off in traffic, to a boss that's too demanding, or a bad hair day....sometimes we get bogged down by our own minutiae. If you've been having a bad day, week, month whatever....what you might need is some perspective. The person to give that to you is Dr. Randy Pausch. He is dying from pancreatic cancer, so if anyone has reason to complain it would be him. But instead, he lives life to the fullest, and you can to. Seriously.....watch the video!!!!
World's Largest "Thriller" Dance
Friday morning, we talked with Ines Markeljevic - a dance instructor in Ontario. She's organizing the WORLD'S LARGEST SIMULTANEOUS "THRILLER" DANCE on Saturday and is looking for participants in Vancouver. If you're interested in dancing along to Michael Jackson this weekend, email Ines at thrilltheworld@gmail.com or check out http://www.thrilltheworld.com/.
The Amazing Jully Black
The incredible Jully Black was in studio with us this morning. If you haven't seen her video for 7 Day Fool....check it out, she's like a young Tina Turner.
Click HereIf you want to see Jully she's playing the Media Club in Vancouver on Nov.1.
Whatever happened to...
...the woman who introduced us to to living "The Glamourous Life", Sheila E? She's going to be a judge on the new FOX reality show "The Next Great American Band" - a spin-off of sorts from "American Idol." The show starts Friday night, so we'll hook up with Sheila E. Thursday morning at 6:45.
10 "Healthy" Foods That Could Kill You!
Pretty dramatic headline, isn't it?
We know how important it is to eat a healthy diet...the problem is sometimes, knowing what's healthy. As soon as you find out something is good for you, someone comes out with a study to say that it isn't. Case in point: the website www.body-philosophy.net has polled a number of doctors and nutritionists and has come up with a list of ten "healthy" foods that may kill you. Think your doing your body good when you eat soy, yogurt or dried fruit? Think again.
Dancing with Woofs
Well it was only a matter of time........first it was putting your dog in your purse, then it was dressing them up in the three piece in ensembles from Gucci for dogs, and now you can take your love to the next level ...dancing with your dog
Dancing with Woofs
Well it was only a matter of time........first it was putting your dog in your purse, then it was dressing them up in the three piece in ensembles from Gucci for dogs, and now you can take your love to the next level ...dancing with your dog
Erin Davis' first crush
We were talking about strange first crushes on the show.....
Drew had a crush on Linda Carter in her Wonder Woman outfit. I thought I was going to marry the Professor from Gilligan's Island because he was so smart and an inventor.....who doesn't want to marry an inventor?
Snowball the Dancing Queen......or I guess dancing bird
There are cute videos on the internet and then there are CUTE VIDEOS!!!! This is super cute.
Say "hello" to Snowball the dancing cockatoo, who loves to shake his groove thing to The Backstreet Boys!
You Know What You Need..........
.......a dog! If you haven't been to our Pets on the Net page, check it out. Our featured pet this week is a lab mix named Sabre. He's a young male who was found abandoned in an apartment building, so he's a little shy when you first meet him, but warms up quickly.
Life is Short - Have an Affair
That's what a new San Diego billboard reads in an ad for a company that hooks up married people to have affairs. We talked about it on the show this morning and the response has been huge.
Canucks Auction
To help raise money for Raise-a-Reader Day tomorrow, we're auctioning off a bedframe autographed by the Canucks - how cool is that? Whether it's for your kids or you (we won't tell), it's a great way to raise some money for literacy programs across the province.
Want to Take Down Some Bad Guys?
Tired of that desk job? Looking for a thrill? Want to carry a taser? Well...then becoming a member of the Mounted Police could be for you. The RCMP in the Lower Mainland is starting a hiring blitz targetted to people between the ages of 18 and 34.
Paris vs. Dave
Here's the video we talked about during Monday's Daily Dirt. It's by far and away, the most entertaining thing Paris has ever done on video. And, yes...that includes "that" video as well.
Kanye is his own number one fan!
You have to give Kanye West some credit - he knows what he loves and that's himself!
Kanye was doing an interview for The Wendy Williams Experience in the US when he got a little tipsy and went off about his greatness. Click on the link below for the full Kanye experience.
All The Grossosity You Can Handle
If you like videos of people puking and tootiing (and who doesn't?) this is the place to be.
Yes, the show was incredibly high brow this morning, the first video is of a Swedish game show host who wasn't feeling well and puked on the air.
Play Soccer With Sadie
11-year-old Sadie Gates of Vancouver was thrilled at the prospect of playing on her first soccer team. She went out and bought new cleats, she wondered how her new uniform would look and even started practicing new drills; but Sadie has been told she will not be allowed to play with her team because she has Down's Syndrome.
Tour of Courage
It's all about cycling in the city this weekend. Team H2V wraps up their cross-country ride for JDRF on Saturday...and then some guy named Lance Armstrong is raising money for the BC Cancer Foundation.
Team H2V Comes Home
Kyle Balagno and the rest of Team H2V are in the home stretch of thier cross-country bike ride to raise money for Juvenile Diabetis.
Are you a manly man?
On the show this morning we spoke with the Executive Editor of Popular Mechanics magazine David Dunbar....in the new issue 'The 25 Skills Every Man Should Know'.....and here they are:
1. Patch a radiator hose
2. Protect your computer
3. Rescue a boater who has capsized
4. Frame a wall
5. Retouch digital photos
6. Back up a trailer
7. Build a campfire
8. Fix a dead outlet
9. Navigate with a map and compass
10. Use a torque wrench
11. Sharpen a knife
12. Perform CPR
13. Fillet a fish
14. Maneuver a car out of a skid
15. Get a car unstuck
16. Back up data
17. Paint a room
18. Mix concrete
19. Clean a bolt-action rifle
20. Change oil and filter
21. Hook up an HDTV
22. Bleed brakes
23. Paddle a canoe
24. Fix a bike flat
25. Extend your wireless network
Get Your Kids Working Early
On the show this morning we talked to the author of "Design Your Child's Financial Future" - Lori Mackey. The premise of the book is learning how to teach your children from as young as 2-years-old, financial responsibility. Get them working now and maybe you can retire early! ;)
They're off!
Team H2V - the guys who were in studio with us last week who are cycling across Canada to raise money for JDRF - dipped their bikes into the Atlantic Ocean this morning near Halifax. They're looking to arrive back here in Vancouver in just NINE DAYS. You can follow along with their progress by going to www.teamh2v.com.
The Cutest Picture in the History of Pictures
On the show this morning we talked about the 12 week old macaque monkey in China who has befriended a pigeon in an animal sanctuary.....click below for the full story and be ready to see the cutest photo of all time.
Tuesday Morning
The final performances for this year's Canadian Idol are tonight - we'll have Jake Gold on tomorrow at 6:45 to predict the winner.
Team H2V
This morning, we talked to Matt Young & Kyle Balagno - 2 members of Team H2V. What these guys are doing is amazing. Next week, they're going to dip the front wheels of their bikes into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Halifax and then over the course of just NINE DAYS, they're going to ride across Canada and dip their wheels into the Pacific here in Vancouver. It's an amazing journey to raise money for Juvenille Diabetes. For more info and to pledge money, click on www.teamh2v.com.
Living to 100
Here's a link to the life expectancy calculator that Nat & I were talking about this morning.
If this is right, Nat's living to 93 - I'm scheduled to check out a little earlier. Take the test and do it honestly - even the question about the bowel movement!
Fashion Must-Haves For Fall
This morning, we talked to Susan Kaufman, editor of People Style Watch magazine, who filled us in on the fashion must-haves for fall.
We're taking over Canadian Idol!
Well, okay...so we're not COMPLETELY taking over...but almost. Tonight at 8 on CTV, you'll see footage of the final 3 contestants visiting their hometowns including Carly Rae Jepsen's visit to Mission. She made a trip into the studio and we've heard that some of that footage has made tonight's show. All kidding aside, in the four years that we've been interviewing Canadian Idol contestants, Carly Rae was the most delightful person we've talked to yet. Tune in tonight to cheer her on.
No Go for KISS
If you were hoping to rock and roll all night long and party at least one day up in Whistler with KISS you're out of luck. It was announced this morning that the show has been cancelled, the following is directly from the media release:
First Class Winner
This morning, we did the grand prize draw for our First Class, First Day of School contest and 12-year-old MARIAH STANLEY of Coquitlam was our winner.
Crazy CBS Show
Have you heard about the new fall show on CBS called Kid Nation? Essentially 40 kids from the ages of 8 to 15 were selected to take over a ghost town in New Mexico, and establish a government and a civilized kiddie society. The concept is crazy: what parent in their right mind would hand over their young child to a bunch of strangers for six weeks? Remember I said a parent in their right mind not Britney Spears!
When Family Comes to Visit
Have you had family come to visit you this summer? You love them, you enjoy the time you spend with them...but holy crap, doesn't it just wipe you out?
My 23-year-old cousin came to visit on Sunday and it's been non-stop ever since she arrived. I wake-up, go to work, go home, act as tour-guide, go to dinner, go to bed, do it over again.
Daughtry Interview
Daughtry played a sold-out show at the Commodore Sunday night. Before the show, Nat & I went backstage to interview Chris. Listen closely for Nat's blatant attempt to embarrass me in the front of Chris...and how he completely ignored her.
3 Things...
1. We should know soon if/when striking city workers will be back on the job. CUPE has called a press conference for this morning at 10 to respond to the city's latest offer. Fingers crossed!
3 Things...
...You Need to Know
1. Got a scrappy fifth grader kicking around your house and you're looking to keep him/her occupied this weekend? Take them to the auditions for Global TV's Are You Smarter Than a Canadian Fifth Grader.
First Class, First Day of School
In case you missed it, this morning we announced a cool new contest for the first day of school - this year, we want to give someone a "First Class, First Day of School."
Put an end to dog fighting
On the show this morning we talked about Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick's decision to enter a guilty plea on numerous animal cruelty charges with regards to a dog fighting ring. To put into words how horrified most of us feel about what Vick has done is no easy task, but the President of the Humane Society in Canada Michael O'Sullivan did a very good job in this post: