Synopsis
Tune in weekdays 7-9PM | Studio line: 905-645-3221Scott Radley is a seasoned journalist, who has written a column for over 15 years in Hamilton and joined CHML in 2012.Scott will ask questions that you want answers to. He will bring an inquisitive mind and a unique perspective that will provide compelling talk radio.Scott will push the boundaries in order to make people think and to challenge the norm.E-mail Scott your comments and questions at radley@900chml.com
Episodes
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What does four generations sharing the workplace now mean for employers? What is that sound Thursday night? & Sports Talk with Bubba O'Neil
23/05/2019 Duration: 40minFor the first time there are now four different generations sharing the workplace. What does this mean for employers? How are employers working to satisfy and meet the demands of these differing personalities and needs? Guest: Bruce Mayhew, Corporate Trainer, Speaker, Coach. Generations@Work, Time Management, Difficult Conversation, Email Etiquette - Hearing something rumbling in the skies Thursday night? The Hamilton Golf and Country club is holding their annual Veterans' Day Golf Tournament, where part of the event features some search and rescue airplanes taking the skies surrounding the event. Guest: Dave Rohrer, President, CEO and Lancaster pilot of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Also, all the latest sports talk and news with Bubba O'Neill Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor, CHCH News
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What does this year's construction season look like for Hamiltonians? Should parents who adopt have the same time off as birth parents? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson
22/05/2019 Duration: 49minWhy does it feel like there's construction on every road no matter where you're heading? Could we be seeing this change in the summer of 2019? Scott chats with Dan McKinnon to find out where we can be seeing road work being done and why it isn't done year round. Guest: Dan McKinnon, General Manager of Public Works at the City of Hamilton - We're seeing some inequalities between birth parents and adoptive parents with regards to their length of leave from work. Should adoptive parents have less time away from work when compared to birth parents? Guest: Dr Carolyn McLeod, Professor of Philosophy and Women's Studies at Western University - What's been going on with the Blue Jays' decision makers? Scott chats with Don Robertson about this and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys
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Should the city of Hamilton provide women with personal hygiene products?; The best and worst series finales; The latest controversy on the city's LRT projects & more
18/05/2019 Duration: 01h03minShould women be provided with personal hygiene products? Should the city/tax payers/or the companies themselves step up to help? Big Bang Theory recently had their series finale, what are the best & worst series finales? Should LRT projects begin construction or even planning before the proper budget is planned and funded? Should governments be involved in parenting? In addition, should they also be responsible for what is seen and said online? Guest: Annette Hamm, CHCH Morning Live News Anchor
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What people are now choosing to do with their bodies after death; What do we do about religious group attacks that are being left out of the news? & CFL talk with Rick Zamperin
17/05/2019 Duration: 41minThe newest choice you have of what happens to your body after you die. Why this could be an important choice to make for science. Guest: Dr. Shari Forbes, Canada Research Chair in Decomposition Chemistry - Why are some religious group attacks and racism stories left out of the news? What are the most targeted groups in recent times? Guest: Dr. David Haskell, Associate Professor of Religion and Culture, Wilfrid Laurier University - Rick Zamperin discusses why The CFL and CFL Players Association are back on good terms, as well as everything else football. Guest: Rick Zamperin, Sports author, 900 CHML
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How do we equalize the education system for boys and girls in Ontario? & Sports talk with Bubba O'Neil
16/05/2019 Duration: 37minWhy are boys falling behind in high schools across Ontario? How do we encourage boys to do better in school? Guest: Michael Gurian, Counselor, Social Philosopher, Best-selling Author - Talking everything hockey as well as the Toronto Raptors with Bubba O'Neil. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor, CHCH News
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Could there be a new arena in Hamilton? What makes the best cup of coffee? & How are movie/T.V. locations decided on?
15/05/2019 Duration: 46minShould the City of Hamilton be involved in the entertainment industry? Is it right to ask for taxpayer money to go towards maintenance of these buildings in the city? Guest: Sam Merulla, Hamilton City Councillor - What is it that makes a good cup of coffee? What is the most amount of money you would spend on a cup? Guest: Heather Perry, Past Chair of the Barista Guild of America - What goes into finding the best locations and buildings used in movies and in television? What makes these locations so special and iconic? Guest: Jonathan Matthews, Professional Location Scout
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Could we be seeing FirstOntario Centre move somewhere else? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson
14/05/2019 Duration: 53minWhy is the conversation of moving FirstOntario Centre resurfacing? Could we see the City divest out of the arena and sell the land? What about the possibility of the Hamilton Bulldogs completely moving out of Hamilton? Guest: Michael Andlauer, Owner of the Hamilton Bulldogs - We saw some disappointing plays on the basketball court by the Toronto Raptors up until the end when an amazing buzzer beater won the game for the Raptors, Scott and Don talk about how they feel about the Raptors' performance and more in Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys
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Could changes be coming to Tim Hortons? Should sports teams be allowed to choose their referees?
01/05/2019 Duration: 37minThe CEO of Tim Hortons' parent company said some questionable things during a conference call with shareholders. Could we be seeing this impact the brand and its profit? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing at the DeGroote School of Business - Should sports officials have standardized ways of making calls? Should teams be allowed to choose who calls their games? What should the penalty be for diving/flopping? Should there be a penalty at all, or is it a part of sports? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sportscaster at CHCH
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Should airlines charge flights based on your weight? How important is sleep? Will the Blue Jays continue to do well this season?
30/04/2019 Duration: 01h28sHow would you feel if airlines started charging for tickets based on your weight? Brett Snyder has worked for several airlines, and he weighs in on the topic. Guest: Brett Snyder, crankyflier.com You always hear about how important sleep is for your overall health and wellness, but just how much of your life does it affect? Dr. Rebecca Robbins sheds some insight on the importance of good sleep. Guest: Dr. Rebecca Robbins, sleep researcher and co-author of Sleep for Success! The Blue Jays are off to a great start this season, but will it last? Don Robertson joins Scott to talk about a number of things, including the Blue Jays. Guest: Don Robertson, General Manager, Dundas Real McCoys
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The mob: Differences between reality and Hollywood? How should we deal with inappropriate lyrics in old songs? Fake meat vs real meat?
27/04/2019 Duration: 01h02minScott is joined by Mike Fortune, cable 14 host, to discuss a variety of topics including how the mob in real life differs from what we see in movies, surprisingly delicious fake meat, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Scott Radley: @radleyatthespec Mike Fortune: @The_Fortch
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Why are so many provinces turning blue? What is floating and why do people swear by it? Who should we be looking at as the reason for the Maple Leafs's loss against the Bruins?
25/04/2019 Duration: 49minWe've been seeing province after province voting for parties other than Liberal. Why are they doing this and could it all be traced back to Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals? Guest: Tim Harper, Political Columnist at The Toronto Star - You've probably heard about the Dead Sea and how you can float on the water because of the amount of salt in the water. Did you know there are actual benefits to doing it and you can do it here in Hamilton? Scott talks to the owner of Zee Float, to find out what goes into floating and why people like the kicker of the Tiger-Cats swear by it. Guest: Jay Ziebarth, Owner of Zee Float - The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to the golf course now after losing to the Boston Bruins in game 7. After a great regular season, why couldn't the Leafs pull it together and is there someone in particular that needs to looked at for the reason for the loss? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor at CHCH
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Why is there a rise in the number of bullying cases? How much work actually goes into playing and getting on Jeopardy?
24/04/2019 Duration: 38minDespite an increase in the talks about mental health and how our interactions affect others, reports are showing an increase in the number of bullying cases. Why is this happening and is there something we can do to fix this number? Guest: Kathleen Hilchey, anti-bullying expert & conflict coach - We all have a game show we love watching and for some people, that show is Jeopardy. We all know that you've got to be extremely smart to be on the show but what actually goes into the auditioning process? Are there tactics and strategies that players can follow while on the show? Well lucky for Hamilton, we have two people who have gone through this process and have appeared on the show. Guest: Peter Dyakowski, Jeopardy contestant Bridget Ker, Jeopardy contestant
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Are we seeing the end of Hamilton’s mob families? Why has church attendance gone down? Is the ‘Drake Curse' real?
19/04/2019 Duration: 49minFollowing the death of Tony Musitano, Scott speaks to award-winning crime writer James Dubro to find out more about Tony’s life and his role in the Canada’s mob history. - Why has church attendance dropped over the past decades? Scott talks with David Haskell about the phenomenon, and why it is happening. Guest: David Haskell, Associate Professor, Digital Media and Journalism/Religion and Culture, Wilfrid Laurier University. - Is the 'Drake Curse' real? Bubba O’Neil, sports anchor at CHCH, joins Scott to answer this question.
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The Red Hill Parkway judicial inquiry, Something for the fans of chocolate in your life, & ‘Field of Dreams’ turns 30
18/04/2019 Duration: 51minWe have heard that the judicial inquiry into the Red Hill Parkway could cost over $7 million and may take longer than a year. Why is this, is there a more efficient way to go about things? Scott voices his concerns, and opens the phones to hear what other Hamiltonians have to say.-Time to talk chocolate – Scott is joined by Lena Almaida of Chocolats Favoris, to discuss the history and future of chocolate, and what chocolate lovers will want to know before the Easter weekend. And she brought samples!Guest: Lena Almaida, Lifestyle Expert-Luke Vermeer, long-time friend of the Scott Radley Show and technical producer with 900 CHML, is brought into the studio for a special occasion, and so Scott can get his thoughts on the strange story of one man’s unsettling DNA heritage test results.Guest: Luke Vermeer-This week is the 30th anniversary of ‘Field of Dreams.’ The classic film was adapted from W. P. Kinsella’s novel ‘Shoeless Joe.’ In honour of the anniversary, Scott replays his interview with the late W. P. Kinse
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How will the discovery of 'kingpin' stem cells influence cancer treatment? What kind of advice do the Premier's of Canada have for someone about to get married? Why is Chernobyl turning into a tourist destination?
17/04/2019 Duration: 49minA new stem cell has been discovered by researchers at McMaster University. It's being called the 'kingpin' of stem cells but just what are they really and how will this discovery influence the diagnosis and treatment of cancer? How long will it be before we see the impact of this discovery? Years? Decades? Guest: Dr. Mick Bhatia, Director of McMaster University's Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute - People often search for advice before they get married and Bob Maguire is no different. What does set him apart is who he asked for advice from, the Premiers of Canada's provinces. Who has responded to him and what did they say? Guest: Bob Maguire, Former Mohawk College Broadcast Student & Husband-to-be - Chernobyl is a name that sparks both intrigue and horror. A nuclear meltdown rendered the Ukrainian town uninhabitable but after 32 years, it's becoming a tourist destination that's hosting around 72,000 people a year. Why would someone want to visit Chernobyl and if people are returning, does that mea
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Why was Notre Dame built in the first place and should it be rebuilt? Why has there been a decline in box office numbers? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson
16/04/2019 Duration: 01h07minFrance's Notre Dame Cathedral is going up in flames. Despite the fact that we won't be able to perfectly recreate the historical building, it wouldn't be the first time it's had a major rebuild. Should it be rebuilt once again? Why was the Cathedral built in the first place and what kind of significance does it hold for the French people? Guest: Dr. David Bell, Historian of France at Princeton University - A report is saying that box office numbers have been on the decline this year compared to previous years. What's been causing these low numbers and should Hollywood start getting worried? Is streaming bringing the end of going to the cinema or is it as simple as there aren't any good movies being made? Guest: Dr. Scott Henderson, Professor of Pop Culture, Popular Cinema and Film Theory at Brock University - For a while it felt almost as though Tiger Woods was the heel of golf but now that he's having a come back that now includes a fifth win at The Masters Tournament, does that mean we should start pr
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When is the right time for a sports team to change its name? Is ‘overtime work culture’ good? & The legacy of Terry Fox
13/04/2019 Duration: 01h01minIt’s time for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton in the newest podcast of the Scott Radley Show! Tonight’s special guest is Neil Lumsden – Former Athletics Director of Brock Sports, Member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, and competitor on ‘The Amazing Race Canada,’ and much more. Tonight, he and Scott are ready to tackle the news of the week, except for Ontario’s budget – they promise they will do their best to take a break from that topic. Guest: Neil Lumsden, Former Athletics Director with Brock University, former CFL player, Grey Cup Champion with the Edmonton Eskimos 80-82, competitor on the season 3 of ‘The Amazing Race Canada’
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Bonus Segment - Scott remembers the disturbing first time he was on radio
13/04/2019 Duration: 07minThe first time Scott was ever on radio, he was on a panel with Neil Lumsden. Unfortunately for everyone, there was a third member of the panel who revealed he was prone to using horrendous language. Neil Lumsden is Scott's guest on the newest podcast and in this bonus segment, he and Scott reminisce about that occasion and the fallout from it.Guest: Neil Lumsden
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Mayor Fred Eisenberger is looking for the people’s champ, Understanding the Ontario 2019 budget, & Sports Talk with Rick Zamperin
12/04/2019 Duration: 50minYesterday, Mayor Fred Eisenberger announced the creation of the Order of Hamilton, which would be awarded to the everyday people who make a difference in the community. Scott welcomes the Mayor to the show, to explain what he envisions and how it would be handled. Guest: Mayor Fred Eisenberger - Marvin Ryder joins Scott to go over the good, the bad and the distracting parts of the 2019 Ontario budget. Did we get what we should have expected from Doug Ford’s government? How will Hamilton be affected? And what can we make of the reactions from the Liberals and the NDP? Guest: Marvin Ryder, from the DeGroote School of Business - Rick Zamperin and Scott Radley chat about the Leafs, the CFL, Baseball and more from the world of sports. Guest: Rick Zamperin, News/Sports Direction and Assistant Program Director with 900 CHML Global News Radio
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Bonus Segment - Story of the Week
12/04/2019 Duration: 07minScott has three stories from around the world. Each one is bizarre, some might be nightmare fuel, but only one will be crowned the Story of the Week! Which one will earn that title?