The Strombo Showis a Canadian radio show hosted byGeorge Stroumboulopoulos,which aired from 2005 to 2023 across various Canadian radio stations and networks.[1]
| Genre | music |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | CFRB/CJAD(2005-2007) Corus Entertainment(2007-2009) CBC Music(2009-2023) |
| Starring | George Stroumboulopoulos |
| Original release | 2005 – 2023 |
The show originated onStandard Broadcasting'sCFRBinTorontoandCJADinMontrealas a light-heartednews-oriented talk show.[2]In November 2007, the show moved to the Corus network and the format changed, with a focus on music.The Strombo Showbroadcast from102.1 The Edge's Toronto studio and on other radio stations in theCorus Entertainmentnetwork, includingCFOX-FMinVancouver,Power 97inWinnipeg,FM96inLondonandY108inHamilton.[3]On the Corus network, the show aired for three hours on Sunday nights, combining music, celebrity guests and calls from listeners.[3]
The show moved toCBC Radio 2in November 2009.[4]In an interview withChartAttack,Stroumboulopoulos acknowledged that being on apublic radionetwork gave him more flexibility to choose music without the genre limitations of the Corus version of his show, which aired onmodern rockandactive rockstations.[5]
CBC Radio 2
editEvery Sunday night on CBC Music, the show followed afreeformformat, airing contemporary music personally chosen by Stroumboulopoulos.[1]The program was not recorded in the CBC's main studios, but in Stroumboulopoulos' own home.[6]
Each show featured a conversation and live acoustic performance from various guests. Past guests included major international artists likeQueens of the Stone Age,Vampire Weekend,Slash,The National,Patti Smith,Band of Horses,Greg GraffinofBad Religion,Ghostface KillahandBuddy Guyto Canadian talent such asGord Downie,Joel Plaskett,Arkells,Tegan & Sara,Emily Haines,Billy TalentandCity & Colour.
Other regular features of the show included a 'Nod to the Gods' segment at the top of each show that celebrated important forces in music and the Magnificent Seven countdown highlighted the seven best new tracks of the week, as determined by Stroumboulopoulos - its namesake also serves as a testament toThe Clash.The Strombo Showpaid tribute toTom Waits' music on Ten With Tom, and 'The Blend' was a 15-minute mix from some of Canada's best DJ's.
Live sessions recorded for the program were also uploaded to Stroumboulopoulos'YouTubechannel asThe Strombo Show Sessions.
On January 1, 2017, the show aired a special episode entitledThe Hip 30,which consisted of Canadian musicians performing live covers ofThe Tragically Hip's songs and sharing their thoughts on the band's impact on Canadian culture.[7]Participating artists includedBlue Rodeo,Sarah Harmer,Barenaked Ladies,Donovan Woods,Choir! Choir! Choir!,SATE,Hey Rosetta!andRheostatics.[7]
In August 2023, the show was replaced on the CBC Music schedule byAfterdark Sunday,a program hosted byTariq Hussain.
References
edit- ^ab"Stroumboulopoulos just can't stopoulopoulos; New CBC Radio Show".National Post,November 7, 2009.
- ^"'You get this kind of dumb smile on your face'".The Globe and Mail,October 26, 2006.
- ^ab"How to Host a Talk Show: Don't try to be something you're not, says George Stroumboulopoulos, and, um, don't forget to mention the book".National Post,November 3, 2007.
- ^"Strombo Reveals Details Of New CBC Radio Show"[usurped].chartattack.com,November 6, 2009.
- ^"Strombo's Holy Trinity: The Clash, Public Enemy, George Carlin"[usurped].chartattack.com,November 8, 2009.
- ^"The spirit of the radio lives on with George Stroumboulopoulos".The Globe and Mail,April 5, 2016.
- ^ab"George Stroumboulopoulos’s love letter to the Tragically Hip".The Globe and Mail,December 29, 2016.