Corus Radio is expanding its Toronto evening show to more stations and introducing two podcasts to its network talk lineup following the cancellation of late night talk show, The Shift with Shane Hewitt.
As of this week, Let’s Talk with Dani Stover, which airs from 7 – 10 p.m. ET on 640 (CFIQ-AM) Toronto, 980 CFPL London and 900 CHML Hamilton, will join the lineup on 980 CKNW Vancouver, 630 CHED Edmonton, QR Calgary, and 680 CJOB Winnipeg, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. PT/ 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. MT/ 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. CT. The “best of” show is a deep dive into major news stories of the day, featuring clips from Corus news coverage.
Two podcasts also join the network programming lineup, including long-running music documentary show, The Ongoing History of New Music, hosted by Alan Cross, which will air daily on 980 CKNW, 630 CHED, QR Calgary, and 680 CJOB from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. PT/ 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. MT/ 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. CT, in addition to 640 Toronto, 900 CHML, and 980 CFPL from 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. ET.
Additionally, Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, also hosted by Cross, joins the network talk lineup. The podcast, which made its debut in October, dives into true stories of crime, murder, scandal and strange behaviour from inside the music industry from thieving managers and court battles to cults and mob connections. Listeners can tune in on 980 CKNW, 630 CHED, QR Calgary, 680 CJOB from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. PT/ 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. MT/ 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. CT and on 640 Toronto, 900 CHML, 980 CFPL from 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. ET.
“This new line-up solidifies our commitment to bringing the very best in talk content to our listeners,” said Mike Bendixen, National Director, Talk Radio, in a Corus announcement. “I am excited to introduce Let’s Talk with Dani Stover to new audiences across Canada and of course, Alan Cross is a legendary storyteller who’s show will continue to captivate listeners.”
“We are thrilled that the chart-topping Ongoing History of New Music Podcast and Alan Cross’ latest podcast “Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry” will now be heard across the country on Corus Radio’s news talk stations so Canadians can discover how great both of these shows really are,” added Director, Streaming & Podcasting, Chris ‘Dunner’ Duncombe.
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