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Met Radio 1280 AM
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Toronto Metropolitan University's campus and community multi-media hub. Listen at 1280 AM or online at metradio.ca
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Review: You Choose (Fringe 2026)
2d ago00:06:56Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Rogene Teodoro and Amanda Shekarchi discuss their thoughts on "You Choose: An Improvised Murder Mystery" at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival.
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Interview: Blake Leon (2026)
2d ago00:19:01Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor, writer and producer Blake Leon. He is the founder of BEL Productions. https://belproductions.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12885374/
Transcribe →Review: Such Ado! (Fringe 2026)
3d ago00:08:54Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Rogene Teodoro reviews "Such Ado!" which was on at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival.
Transcribe →Karen's Toronto Fringe 2026 Round Up!
3d ago00:05:30Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Karen Young reviews three shows that she caught at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival. The shows discussed include "Sinner. A Musical Tragicomedy About Breaking Up With White Jesus", "White Man's Indian", and "Evie & Alfie: A Very British Love Story".
Transcribe →Review: Catching a Cheese Pervert (Fringe 2026)
3d ago00:08:15Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Rogene Teodoro reviews "Catching a Cheese Pervert: A Priscilla Patton Mystery", a show at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival.
Transcribe →Interview: Colin Egglesfield
3d ago00:28:13Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor, author, and speaker Colin Egglesfield. Originally starting his career as a high-profile fashion model, he successfully transitioned into Hollywood acting and has recently expanded his focus toward health advocacy, business, and production.
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Toronto's ecosystems face threats to survival during summer heatwaves
4d ago00:24:35Tap to summarizeJuly 10, 2026 - Host Claire Van De Weghe speaks to experts in ecology and wildlife conservation about the effects of recent heatwaves on local environments. Amid a massive rise in the populations of newborn urban wildlife, increases in animal encounters, and the spread of invasive species, these organisations are forced to mitigate harm however they can. Listen in to hear staff from Bruce Trail Conservancy and Ontario Wildlife Rescue talk about the effects of this recent heat, their worries as the seasons get more extreme, and how they’ve been managing environmental efforts in parts of the city. Bilal Ali Sabry has the news.
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Toronto Jazz Festival awards 2026 Breakthrough Jazz Artist
2w ago00:03:57Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Sarra Gillani covers the 2026 Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award presented at the Toronto Jazz Festival.
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How Toronto Metropolitan University’s rooftop garden grows community
2w ago00:27:41Tap to summarizeJuly 3, 2026 - This week, listeners take a dive into the world of one of Toronto Metropolitan University’s rooftop gardens through host Claire Van De Weghe’s interviews with program supervisors. She speaks to farm Manager Arlene Thorness about the essential role these gardens play in keeping visitors healthy, happy, and culturally fulfilled. Program coordinator Nicole Austin discusses how the garden fulfills visitors, and how her programs under the Black Food Sovereignty Initiative give participants connections to culture through the traditional crops they harvest and techniques they practice. She goes further into her multi-generational, community-oriented programs to give listeners an understanding of what sets programs at the DCC Rooftop Gardens apart from others in the city. Bilal Ali Sabry has the news.
Transcribe →Interview: Tiggz (2026)
2w ago00:26:41Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews artist, comedian, and teacher Tiggz. He is known for his work with the Hip-Hop Headucatorz, a collective of DJs, producers, emcees, breakers, and graffiti artists who are also teachers. https://www.instagram.com/erctigz/ https://hiphopheaducatorz.com/
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