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[13 Oct 2011]

The author and prolific literary critic Robert J. Wiersema discusses his new memoir Walk Like a Man: Coming of Age with the Music of Bruce Springsteen (Greystone, 2011), with Joseph Planta.

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[29 Nov 2010]

The author and musician Paul Myers discusses his new book A Wizard A True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio (Jawbone, 2010), with Joseph Planta.

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[8 Oct 2010]

The writer Richard Harvell discusses his first novel, The Bells (Random House, 2010), with Joseph Planta.

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[25 May 2010]

The author and columnist Susie Boyt discusses her critically acclaimed memoir, My Judy Garland Life with Joseph Planta, just as the book is published in soft cover. She discusses her admiration for Garland, what she’s learned about herself, and more; as well as how this book’s been received, including a meeting with a big fan of the book, Barry Manilow.

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[26 Feb 2010]

The writer Graeme McRanor, music writer for the Vancouver Sun, talks to Joseph Planta about the Winter Olympic Games, music in Vancouver, the Oscars, and more.

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[13 Nov 2009]

The author Rosemary Cunningham discusses her new book Bravo! The History of Opera in British Columbia (Harbour Publishing, 2009), with Joseph Planta; discussed is how opera has been received in BC, the great artists who’ve sung here, and the people who helped promote the arts in the province.

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[12 Nov 2009]

Stage star Sara-Jeanne Hosie talks to Joseph Planta about her starring role in the upcoming Arts Club Theatre production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, which opens in previews 12 November (running to 27 December) 2009 at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage; also discussed her recent role as Fantine in Les Miserables.

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[9 Nov 2009]

The legendary author and sports columnist Jim Taylor talks about the memoir he co-wrote with Dal Richards: One More Time! The Dal Richards Story (Harbour Publishing, 2009), with Joseph Planta; they also talk about music, jazz, the upcoming Olympics, and more.

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[6 Nov 2009]

The legendary Dal Richards discusses his new memoir One More Time! The Dal Richards Story (Harbour Publishing, 2009), with Joseph Planta; they discuss his robust health at 91, his wife Muriel Honey’s influence on his life and career, the music that many Vancouverites have danced to, giving Michael BublĂ© his first paying singing engagement, as well as the many gigs he’s got down the road.

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[16 Jun 2009]

Graeme McRanor, freelance writer and producer discusses his career as a journalist, modelling, comedy, and his future projects, with Joseph Planta.