Adam Kenneth Wilson plays creepy villains and he's fine with that. In fact, it's the darker personalities who he finds tastiest to play. From famed serial killer and cult leader Charles Manson to hungry vampire Samuel Gradius, Adam Wilson knows how to terrify audiences. He also likes to make them laugh. Spartan Youth Radio movie reporters Ross Raguth spoke with Adam on the phone about sketch comedy, sparkly vampires, gore and the nature of evil.

Oliver Pride formed in May 2007 in
Toronto. The intention was to create a
unique mix of music combining
different influences, sounds and
recording techniques. Oliver Pride uses
conventional instruments but also
experiments with software synthesizers,
software drums and digital effects. 
Spartan Youth Radio music reporter
Brad Bourcier interviewed guitarist/bassist
Raffi Sekdorian.

HOST: Brad Bourcier
GUEST: Raffi Sekdorian of Oliver Pride
ENGINEER: Mike Wolff and Jonas
Koontz
AVATAR: Jonas Koontz
MUSIC courtesy of Oliver Pride

Have you ever just wanted to pop your
earphones in and jam out?  Of course
you have!  That's the reason why Gary
and Wade made this awesome musical
show.  Sit back, relex and enjoy some
of their favourite bands like Linkin
Park, System of a Down, Metallica,
Nickelback, Rise Against and more. 
If you want your own show, contact us
at spartanyouthradio@gmail.com or
drop by our studios at Espanola High
School

CONCEPT/HOSTS/ENGINEERS:
Gary Duquette and Wade Owl
AVATAR: Wade Owl

All music is SOCAN licensed.

You have entered the realm of Jessi Burk.
Please fasten your seatbelt and keep all
body parts in the vehicle at all times. The
music she listens to is different; it's
alternative and not something you hear in
the mainstream.  Enjoy Rise Against,
Copeland, Iron and Wine, Jack's Mannequin
and Lydia.

HOST/EDITOR/AVATAR: Jessi Burk
All songs are SOCAN Licensed.

Video game music has gone from grainy 8-bit "beep, boop, bleep" songs made famous by Tetris and Super Mario to fully immersive, orchestral masterpieces.  Though some gamers are happy to play their games with the music provided by the game developers, many like to go beyond the console and DJ their own tunage.  Avid gamer, Mike Morrissette brings you some of the tunes he likes to game to.  Enjoy the first episode of The Gamer's Playlist.

Concept/Host/Engineer: Michael Morrissette
Avatar Design: Jessi Burk

You wouldn't think that sky pirates, mad scientists determined to take over the world and a collective of quirky and interesting people could make good music but steampunk bands Abney Park, Dr. Steel and Vernian Process prove otherwise.  Spartan Youth Radio has featured an interview with Abney Park before, we're waiting for some free merchanside from Dr. Steel and will be chatting with the creator of Vernian Process so, until then, enjoy A Dose of Steam.

CREATOR/HOST/ENGINEER: Kaitlyn Dougon
AVATAR: Jayson Stewart with creative commons material

You might know him best as that hard-as-nails survival expert who treks out to the middle of the Alaskan boreal forest or deep into the Amazonian jungle with nothing more than his camera and his mad skills. He is Les Stroud, the Survivorman.  But he's also an accomplished musician (his backup band are the famed Northern Pikes), rock and roll video producer and self-appointed world ambassador.  In our interview, you'll learn about his new series, set to launch in the new year.

HOST: Blake Priddle
GUEST: Les Stroud aka Survivorman
ENGINEER: Mister Stew and Blake Priddle
AVATAR: Mister Stew with creative commons material

Mortal listeners.  Why do you wake me?  Do you dare ask to listen to this horrific special Hallowe'en edition of Musical Stew?  I do not think your fragile body can withstand the laughter and the bone-chilling music of Peeper Theater Radio, Calabrese, film composer David Beard, the Volume Brothers or the Coffinshakers.  You still wish to proceed down this dangerous and vile path?  Go ahead.  Don't say I didn't warn you!

Host/Engineer: Jayson Stewart
Avatar: Jayson Stewart with a creative commons image by Fabio Venni
Launched: October 14th, 2009

The Survival Horror genre has been evolving over the years. However, Dead Space refines the name and revamps the entire genre. You play as Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the USG Calvin sent to inspect a broken Comm array on the mining ship called 'The USG Ishimura'. The game happens in an over the shoulder 3rd person shooter style camera view, and the heads up display (HUD) is on the back of your character. You fight alien zombies called Necromorphs, and the only way to kill them is to cut their limbs off.

ABORIGINAL HIPHOP ARTIST PLEX aka DOUG BEDARD was intereviewed by Spartan Youth Radio reporters Kris Dickson and Brad Bourcier.  Plex is an emcee, producer, public speaker and advocate for aboriginal musicians.  You can win an autographed copy of his debut album BRAINSTORM by answering the following question:  does music do a poor job of representing itself and youth culture?  Listen to the end of the show for information on how to enter.

REPORTERS: Kris Dickson and Brad Bourcier with help from Morgan Kagesheongai
GUEST: Plex aka Doug Bedard
ENGINEERS: Brad Bourcier and Mister Stew
AVATAR: Mister Stew
MUSIC courtesy of Plex and licensed through SOCAN

Show launched October 9th, 2009.

Our fourth season is a revolutionary one for Spartan Youth Radio.  This episode of MUSICAL STEW officially launches us a fully-licensed online radio station, allowing us to broadcast ANY music.  To celebrate, Mister Stew brings us some hot tunes from Smashing Pumpkins, Derek Miller, Young Galaxy, the Killers and Karen Kosowski. 

HOST/ENGINEER: Mister Stew
AVATAR: Mister Stew using creative commons content from Minyoung Choi.

Holocaust survivor Eva Olssen visited Espanola High School to talk to the students and community about bullying. She told us that Hitler's Nazis were bullies and that school bullying is where they started. The message hit home.

Espanola's own Nich Piche and Kelsey LeClair teamed up to bring you this haunting recording of their critically-acclaimed single "A Taste of Solitude," recorded live in the Spartan Youth  Radio studios.

If you're a singer/songwriter/poet/comedian/storyteller and are looking for some exposure, let us know.

What do you think of "A Taste of Solitude"?  Email spartanyouthradio@gmail.com or call our Megaphone Line at (705) 869-1590 x6264.

Derek "Skwirl" Forgie is a quintuple threat. He brushes shoulders with celebrities on a daily basis, is a respected standup comedian in Toronto, has a few notable tv commercials under his belt, is a tireless advocate for human rights and the planet and isn't afraid to dish the dirt on what he likes and loathes about working at MTV. 

We were lucky enough to get him into the studio for a half hour discussion on all  things entertainment.  You don't want to miss this no-holds-barred behind-the-scenes perspective.

We'd love to know what you think about anything Derek Forgie says (or anything at all!).  Email us at spartanyouthradio@gmail.com or call our Megaphone Line at (705) 869-1590 ext 6264.

Jack Layton, leader of the NDP Party of Canada, opened the 102nd annual Massey Fair in Massey, Ontario, approximately 2 hours west of Sudbury. Spartan Youth reporters were on hand to ask Mr. Layton hard hitting questions about politics, the recession, the value of post-secondary diplomas and battling the apathy of young voters.

GUEST: Jack Layton
HOSTS: Madeline Lemire and Morgan Kagesheongai
RESEARCH: Madeline Lemire, Caitlin Dougon and Morgan Kagesheongai
AVATAR: Mister Stew
MUSIC: provided from the Singing Farmer

Call our MEGAPHONE at (705) 869-1590 extension 6264 and let us know what you think of this show, or email us spartanyouthradio@gmail.com.

Danielle Turpin was the valedictorian for Espanola High School's Class of 2009.  Here is her entire speech.

SPEECH: Danielle Turpin
SOUND ENGINEER: Mister Stew

Waneek Horn-Miller is a triple threat:  athlete, activist and inspriation.  She's been stabbed by soldiers, posed nude on the cover of Time Magazine, represented Canada at the Sydney Olympics and still takes time to travel Canada to promote and celebrate her aboriginal heritage. 

Spartan Youth Radio reporters Madeline Lemire, Morgan Kagesheongai and Caitlin Dougon chatted with Horn-Miller on the phone.  Whether you're an athelete, a social activist or a fan of a good story, what Horn-Miller shares is interesting and inspirational.

GUEST: Waneek Horn-Miller
HOSTS: Caitlin Dougon, Madeline Lemire and Morgan Kagesheongai
SOUND EDITOR: Malcolm McLeod
AVATAR: Mister Stew
MUSIC: provided through the Podsafe Music Network featuring "Playtime" by Soulseeker

Call our MEGAPHONE at (705) 869-1590 extension 6264 and let us know what you think of this show, or email us spartanyouthradio@gmail.com.

She's one of the hard-hitting judges on CBC Television's THE DRAGON DEN, where wannabe businessmen and women present their hit or miss ideas in the hopes of walking away with their share of ten million dollars.  We were lucky enough to talk on the phone with ARLENE DICKINSON, one of Canada's most powerful business owners.

HOST:  Caitlin Dougon
GUEST: Arlene Dickinson
ADDITIONAL VOICE: Morgan Kagesheongai
ENGINEER: Malcolm McLeod
AVATAR: Mister Stew
SPECIAL THANKS: John Caruso and Cheryl Kay
PODSAFE MUSIC COURTESY OF THE PODSAFE MUSIC NETWORK

We invite any of our listeners to let us know what they think of our shows, of what we say and what they think of current issues.  Listeners can email comments to spartanyouthradio@gmail.com, can leave comments on our website  or on any of our other sites including Libsyn, YouTube and Facebook.

Host: Nathan Phillips
Producer: Jayson Stewart
Editor: Malcolm McLeod
Avatar: Jayson Stewart

Mike Jacko knows movies.  He wants to get into the business and has a few thoughts about two of this summer's biggest blockbusters:  STAR TREK and TERMINATOR 4.  Both have been raking in the profits at the box office and both breath new life into old franchises.

HOST: Mike Jacko
EDITOR: Malcolm McLeod
PRODUCER: Jayson Stewart
AVATAR: Malcolm McLeod using creative commons images
MUSIC: Earn Hollywood Earn by Possible Oscar