In this episode, Sara Geidlinger joins me to chat about her creative pursuits in film, music and community building.
Her podcasts and documentaries have reached thousands of people within the tricities and beyond. Notably, "Hip-hop Hope" and "The Ref Didn't See It" speak to the impact that music and wrestling have on young people, bringing joy to their lives and fostering a sense of belonging within their local community. 

Sam Nabi is a local hip-hop artist, poet and community activist. If you are in the KW scene, he needs no introduction.
In this episode, Sam talks with Deren about his latest and one of his older tracks, both with heartfelt lyrics and an unmistakable message. 
We also talk about what it means to be mixed-race, and the current world climate and the impact art has on all these things. 

Episode 38 of the Free Wizard Radio show. Broadcasting live every Monday at 9pm on MidtownRadio.ca

Guest host @allisondyjach chats with Kitchener punk-rockers @redoutput about releasing their first new single in 2 years, "Rafters," and they look back at the incredible 2023 the band had. We also sit down with Owen Tester, lead guitarist from @livingroomforsmall_ to discuss the local pop-punk band's new EP release "WHEREVER U GO" and play a special KW lightning round...does Owen prefer the farm animals in Waterloo Park, or the swans in Victoria Park?! Tune in to find out!

The show also features new music releases from local musicians including singer-songwriter @amandabraammusic 's newest single "Pink Paper Hearts" and Alyssa DVM's "Let Me Hate You"

Episode 36 of Free Wizard Radio with DJ Ryan the Plaid

Afronights is a radio show for Africans by Africans based in Kitchener-Waterloo, hosted by Ediri Obor. We will be keeping you up to date with pop culture from the motherland, brought to you by @digimillennials. Wherever you are, you can tune in to MidtownRadio.ca every Tuesday night at 7pm ET.

In this episode of the Dog Friendly KW podcast, host Justine Sparling is joined by Leah and Craig from the organization Save Rez Dogs for a chat about reservation dogs and the animal welfare issues in indigenous communities. They discuss the ongoing impacts of settler colonialism, and more! 

Tanis MacDonald spends an hour talking with author and mentor Carrie Snyder on her career writing through real-life FRICTION — and how her writing is informed by her busy life in the Grand River community.

A brand new episode of Free Wizard Radio with host DJ Ryan the Plaid.

A brand new episode of Afronights with host Ediri Obor.

In this podcast episode, Justine and Mackenze are joined by Kassidi Jones, curator of the instagram page @gingers_naps. Kassidi discusses issues of anti-black racism within dog culture and American history. 

Episode 27 of Free Wizard Radio with Ryan Leandres. Tune in for Dungeon synth, metal, and mayhem! 

This week Caleb is joined by session guitarist and vintage guitar expert Nathan Schiller. They discuss the path of a young guitar player, the Windsor scene, and what’s it’s like touring and playing with artists like Big Wreck! @nathan_schiller_music

In this episode of Mondo Rando Radio, Randolph J. is joined by Will Dixon for a chat on model airplanes.

Kenz and Justine explore the many dogs of books, movies, and song in this episode of the Dog Friendly KW Podcast. 

Join host DJ Ryan the Plaid for another sojourn into the realm of dungeon synth and metal. 

Featuring Shain Shapiro (author of This Must be the Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better). With guests Betty Anne Keller (Rock This Town); Paul Kalbfleisch (The JOY Experiments: Starting a New Conversation on City Building); and Amit Mehta (Good Company Productions).