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THE UPSIDE OF LYING

March 31st, 2009

We all know the old saying: “honesty is the best policy.” But is it really?
Definitely Not The Opera, CBC Radio One

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8:05 MINUTES / 4.7 MB

GO BIG OR GO HOME

January 10th, 2009

Some people like to go big, while others are more inclined to go home. So what’s the difference between these two types? Those larger-than-life personalities who never do things in half measures and aren’t afraid to risk it all… what’s their secret? And can the rest of us learn a little something from them?
Definitely Not The Opera, CBC Radio One

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7:35 MINUTES / 4.4 MB

BREAKING POINTS

November 9th, 2008

Waiting in line can send even the most even-keeled among us over the edge. What makes waiting so frustrating? And what tactics are companies using to keep us teetering on the edge of a meltdown for just a little longer?
Definitely Not The Opera, CBC Radio One

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7:28 MINUTES / 4.3 MB

KINDIE ROCK

July 26th, 2007

As indie rock musicians start having children, some of them are making kids’ music with hipster appeal. But writing a song that grabs a kid’s attention without driving parents to self-mutilation can be tougher than it sounds.
CBC Radio 3

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9:10 MINUTES / 10.5 MB

BAND NAMES 101

May 24th, 2007

When a band makes it onto both the “best new band names” and the “worst new band names of the year” lists, at least they know people are paying attention, right? But is that the only thing that matters?
CBC Radio 3

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8:14 MINS / 9.4 MB