TikTok has become a tool for music artists. Many say that the popular social media platform opens the door to new artists and sounds. But not all artists are onboard with this trend when it comes to releasing their music and reaching their fans. One artist is an alternative rock band from Toronto called goodnight sunrise. They wrote a song about how "sick" they are of being told to get famous on TikTok. Music director Cristina Lavecchia chats with band member Vanessa Vakharia about the new track...
Jul 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 84
The Netflix show Squid Game has become a cultural phenomenon, so much so that there is now a course being offered at the University of Toronto about it. On this episode of Millennial Balance, Afua Baah and Shaliza Bacchus are joined by Professor Paolo Granata, creator of the course "Squid Games and the Media". Professor Granata shares all the themes that will be explored in the fourth-year course.
Jun 25, 2022•28 min•Ep. 83
This week Mental Health Moments is all about Pride. Phil is joined by Karen Kugelmass, a social worker with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Together they talk about what Pride means to them, how to be a supportive ally to the LGBTQ community, and they try to answer the question what kind of impact pride month can have on one's mental health.
Jun 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 82
Zero-Waste Advocate and Music Artist 0Stella • Zero-waste Canada-wide cycling album tour [0:00:45] • Freefall album and release party [0:05:00] • How to catch a show [0:06:45] • How to support 0Stella's zero-waste tour [00:07:32] • How to connect with 0Stella online [00:09:03] • 0Stella's track "Weightless" [00:09:39] • Instagram: @0stellamusic • Website: 0stella.com...
Jun 11, 2022•27 min•Ep. 81
If you're planning tour next trip and want to stick closer to home, the next episode of Millennial Balance is for you. Shaliza and Afua are chatting with Kevin Forget from Destination Ontario about the best staycation ideas for the summer!
Jun 04, 2022•30 min•Ep. 80
When you think about the things that impact your mental health, what do you think of? Did you say your work environment? Joining Phil on Mental Health Moments this week is Michael Timms, a consultant dedicated to fostering successful and positive workplaces across the country. On the show, Michael explains what it means to create an atmosphere where employees’ mental health should be a top priority for leaders. As well they discuss how to provide feedback that helps rather than hurts and how per...
May 28, 2022•28 min•Ep. 79
• Millennial Balance: Apparently, the pandemic helped a lot of millennials purchase their first home. Afua Baah and Shaliza Bacchus seem to have missed that memo. The duo speak with CEO of Loans Canada Scott Satov to discuss millennial home ownership. • New Music Podcast: What do pop-rock singer Corey Hart, the folk singing group The Travellers and children's music trio Sharon, Lois & Bram have in common? They're all notable Canadian Jewish musicians who appear in a new book called "Under th...
May 21, 2022•28 min•Ep. 78
• Arshia Alexander talks to two artists who are embracing NFT's - non fungible tokens. • Kaitlin Hartley explores the need for more help for trauma victims • Jonell Pantlitz profiles a Brampton man who is really making a difference in his community • Sabah Ahmed discusses how social media can fuel an unhealthy relationship with food.
May 14, 2022•30 min•Ep. 77
• The tragic murder of a Seneca student. • An actor stages his own inspiring story. • A self confessed "chubby little girl" grows up to be a professional boxer and a ring announcer.
May 07, 2022•29 min•Ep. 76
• Andrew Kitchen's heartwarming story about a brother and two sisters who really understand the meaning of family. • Maria Mederos takes a look at Canadian jazz singer Micah Barnes. • Stephen Brown with the story of a specialist in the Canadian Military who has another specialty that is very popular this time of year. • Jack Dion introduces us to a Toronto teacher by day and a rock star by night.
Apr 30, 2022•30 min•Ep. 75
• Ankit Bannerjee talks with one of the founders of Android Authority about how the company went from an unlikely outburst in a coffee shop in Laos to a tech and entertainment media company in Canada • Tishina Thompson discusses why millennials are looking to cosmetic surgery at a younger age than previous generations • Gurjot Gill talks to a mother and lawyer about her efforts to create a special family place in her Cabbagetown neighbourhood. • Tyler Lander looks at the rise of Blizzard Enterta...
Apr 23, 2022•30 min•Ep. 74
• Pedro Ambrosio tells us about a retired Seneca College professor who has been inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, but not for his skill on the diamond. • We'll hear from our true crime experts about how three European tourists came to Toronto and ended up dead. • Kaitlin Hartley will tell us the heartwarming story of a wheelchair bound dog who was adopted into a loving home. • Reuben Gasee will feature the career of Zach Hyman and how his faith has affected his career.
Apr 16, 2022•30 min•Ep. 73
• We start off the series with an episode of 6 Murders. Hosts Andrew Kitchen, Gurleen Buttar and Farouq Edu explore murders that have happened in Toronto. This episode delves into the gruesome crossbow murders of a family. It details how a seemingly successful, happy young man was, in reality, a bank robber known as the "fake beard bandit" who murdered members of his own family. • On a happier note, Satbir Singh's Remarkable Person podcast features a woman who was overjoyed when she was selected...
Apr 09, 2022•28 min•Ep. 72
• This week Phil McCabe is joined joined by our friend, the host of What She Said, Candace Sampson. Phil and Candace have a conversation about divorce. Between the two of them, they try and answer the question "how do you move on?" happy relationship or not... this is a conversation you won't want to miss! • On this episode of Durham College Presents, Cody Smith talks about what it's like living in Ontario as someone on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and the struggles it can bring...
Apr 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 71
Ben Reino gives you your gaming news recap and also gives his opinions on the latest game, Elden Ring. Also on today's show, Ethan Annette talks about the world of fitness and the effects that social media and society can have on someone's mental health when it comes to their body. Music Director Cristina Lavecchia catches up with singer and songwriter Jessica Towler about her new song "Like He Could Have" and you'll hear "Galaxy" by a folk-rock alternative band called The Howlin' Gales. The tra...
Mar 26, 2022•29 min•Ep. 70
• Superhero movies are everywhere nowadays and what helps set some of them apart from the rest? Parker Quinn starts us off with his thoughts on that and how he feels about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Finally, with Tom Brady announcing he's coming out of retirement, what could this mean for the NFL? Justin Atkins talks about the star football player and his career. All of that on this episode featuring work from the broadcasting students of Durham College. • If it's one thing Millennials love,...
Mar 19, 2022•29 min•Ep. 69
•With International Women's day having come and gone, Mental Health Moments has reached out to women from all walks of life to share their insights and give a platform to a gender that on a daily basis shows incredible fortitude and determination. • Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Olivia Street, from the Canadian Indie Alternative band King of Foxes, about the track “Doomed to Repeat” from their upcoming album “Twilight of the Empire". Also, 18-ye...
Mar 12, 2022•26 min•Ep. 68
• Phil McCabe turns off the guest mic and dives deep into a topic that is near and dear to his heart. Video Games. Phil explores the idea that since their inception gaming has brought people together. He also looks at the kind of impact games can have on the players. Lastly, he looks at the fact that gaming can be an absolutely toxic environment. • On this weekend’s edition of Millennial Balance, we’re all about girl power! International Women’s Day is coming up on March 8th and to celebrate, Af...
Mar 05, 2022•29 min•Ep. 67
Durham College Presents: • Do you like to dream? Alex Cairns takes a unique look at our dreams and how they can affect us. • Mitchell Pellerin goes all in on #87, Sidney Crosby. • Carter Lusty takes a look back at the Leafs-Canadiens game from this past Monday. New Music Podcast: • Can music and an intentional playlist soothe and improve health and well-being? Multi-award winning Canadian music therapist Jennifer Buchanan says yes! She shares how and why in her new book "Wellness, Well played: T...
Feb 26, 2022•30 min•Ep. 66
On this episode of Durham College Presents: • Gregory Jrouard discusses the environmental and economic impact of the Olympic Games. • Garret Werner showcases Canada's National Soccer Team's rise to the World Cup. • Haydon Lamirante talks about the "Great One", Wayne Gretzky. On Millennial Balance, Shaliza and Afua celebrate Black History month by chatting with Phiona, owner of Coconut Village Nail and Spa in Aurora. She'll talk about leaving her home in Jamaica so she could start a new life and ...
Feb 19, 2022•30 min•Ep. 65
Phil McCabe leans into his Dry February campaign by chatting with Barbara Acampado from the Canadian Cancer Society about two things that can have huge impacts, cancer, and alcohol consumption. Barbara and Phil discuss alcohol increasing your risk of cancer, the fact that it's not too late to do Dry Feb for yourself and more. Also this week, Phil shares some listener points of view on mental health. On Durham College Presents: • David Molnar talks about the rise of Canadians in the NFL • Bobby M...
Feb 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 64
In this episode of Durham College Presents: • DeMar Lewis looks at the inspired career of Fred Van Vleet. • Matthew Zobras takes a deep dive into the big game between the Bengals and Rams. • Ronan Weir tackles the strange and often bizarre world of on-line dating. On New Music Podcast Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with Markham Arts Council (MAC)'s Board Chair Stephen Chait and Executive Director Shruti Ganapathy. MAC is a non-profit charitable organization that connects local artists ...
Feb 05, 2022•25 min•Ep. 63
Dating can be hard, so can running your own business....throw in the fact that your partner is living and working in Australia, and a global pandemic, you've got yourself a mental health journey! Joining Phil is Lauren Black, an entrepreneur from Peterborough. Lauren and Phil talk about what it was like dating someone living on the other side of the planet, and starting her own business during a pandemic. Your space is your sanctuary, and over the last two years our homes have served as our offi...
Jan 29, 2022•30 min•Ep. 62
Music Director speaks with Jonny Dovercourt, a 20 plus year veteran of the Toronto music community. In addition to being a writer, musician and concert presenter, he is the co-founder of Wavelength Music, a non-profit concert series. More recently, Johnny is the host of the podcast series "Any Night of the Week: A Walking History of Toronto Music," which takes listeners on a virtual walking tour, retailing stories about iconic venues and interviews with the influential artists and promoters that...
Jan 22, 2022•30 min•Ep. 61
This week on Mental Health Moments, Phil chats with Noelle, a mother from Washington state about her son Logan.... Logan is a 14 year old boy with Sanfilippo Syndrome. Noelle explains what the syndrome is, why she launched a TikTok account showing Logan's journey, and most importantly how she handles the fact that Sanfilippo is a degenerative and terminal illness. A powerful conversation with a strong human. January, the start of a new year, can bring high hopes for some. But for others-- it can...
Jan 15, 2022•29 min•Ep. 60
This weekend on Discovery we present a sample of the true crime genre which is hugely popular in podcasts. Lorimer Shenher is the author of That Lonely Section of Hell: The Botched Investigation of a Serial Killer Who Almost Got Away. His debut novel tells tells the story of tone of Canada's most infamous investigations- the case of Robert Picton found guilty of kidnapping and murdering women on his pig farm in BC. This first person account of what went very wrong in finding this serial killer w...
Jan 08, 2022•25 min•Ep. 59
There's no doubt the pandemic has hit each and every one of us in a particular way, but in this weekend's episode of Millennial Balance, Shaliza and Afua chat with the YMCA about a survey which shows how the pandemic greatly impacted Millennials. Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with Soprano recording artist Elisa Rose. She has shared the stage with artists such as The Tenors and Viva Trio, and we have played Elisa's music on 105.9 The Region! Elisa is back with a brand new single called...
Dec 18, 2021•26 min•Ep. 58
First up is the legendary Dr. Stanley Bernstein discussing the science of weight loss...separating myth from truth, fact from fiction..this first installment in a 7 episode podcast series gives listeners a primer ins what they need to know in weight management and weight loss. Second up...Chit Chat is back this weekend on Discovery, with their infamous "Did You Knows" like: which Country paid 150,000 euros for their national slogan? As well as, when the first ever human heart transplant was atte...
Dec 11, 2021•30 min•Ep. 57
Bullying is no doubt one of the hardest parts of school... bullying for students with learning disabilities even more so. This week on Mental Health Moments, Phil is talking to Lawrence Barnes the President and CEO of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario following the announcement that Ontario is investing in updated anti bullying protocols. Lawrence talks about what that means, where schools go from here and what that means to students with learning disabilities. As well, Phil speak...
Dec 04, 2021•30 min•Ep. 56
On this week's edition of Millennial Balance, Afua and Shaliza will be joined by 11-year-old actress Holly Debarros. Holly is a York Region girl from Markham and she’s making her big screen debut in “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City”. Holly is going to talk about her role in the film which is now in theatres, and Afua and Shaliza will attempt to bridge the gap between the millennials and Gen Z. You’d be surprised how much they’ve actually got in common!
Nov 27, 2021•30 min•Ep. 55
