S02 E34: The Robbie Ford Horror Show

Well folks, some of you may be partying it up, others giving out candy, still others getting ready for the dreary cold of November. Whatever the case, we here at Awkward Silences have dreamt up a fantasy world of hope and joy for you this week. Allow yourselves to be transported to the land of faeries and gumdrops, as we explore the enchanting world of... municipal politics. Enjoy!

What a jolly fellow. (Picture taken after consuming an orphan.)

PLAYLIST

The Beach Boys - The Monster Mash

Sheb Wooley - Purple People Eater

Rocky Horror Picture Show - Sweet Transvestite

Little Shop of Horror - Skid Row (Downtown)
Yann Tiersen - La Valse des Monstres
R.E.M. & The Muppets - Furry Happy Monsters

LINKS

New Condos for the King - Alissa in the Globe and Mail

Rob Ford on CBC Radio One's As it Happens

Rob Ford and "Orientals"

Rob Ford on homeless shelters

Rob Ford on cyclists; and on bike lanes a.k.a. 'Lanes to Nowhere'

Rob Ford's response to Smitherman's mayoral debate question about diversity
The "Two Solitudes"

S02 E33: Views

Get ready for some sassy 'pinions, people!

PLAYLIST

The Dandy Warhols - Solid
Jason Collett - Reunion (Stars Cover)
Enon - Monsoon
Fleetwood Mac - Gypsy
Allison Williams - Mad Men Theme Song...with a Twist
Langley Schools Music Project - Desperado
Fleetwood Mac - Dust

Interpol - No I in Threesome

LINKS

Urban Repair Squad (Blog Site)

Hammertown Public Space Department (Anti-gentrification group)

It Gets Better

FCKH8

S02 E32: Back to Work

Alright, alright... the hiatus was a nice change of pace, but it's time to get down to business. For us, that is. Listeners can carry on goofing around. Enjoy!

PLAYLIST

Smokey Robinson - Tears of a Clown
Kaiser Chiefs - Oh My God
Jenny Lewis - Carpetbagger
The Velvet Underground - Oh Sweet Nuthin'

LINKS

Gay teenage suicides in the news recently.