Megamix Show is Reggae Music and Talk.
Megamix Show is hosted by DJ Bridge and airs on CKMS-FM on Saturday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Category Archives: Shows
Posts about shows and programmers.
Dickson and Bruce
Dickson and Bruce isn’t the the theatre performances, but Interviews with actors from the Dickson and Bruce show. Learn about both the actors and the characters they portray.
Dickson and Bruce is syndicated from Stephen W. Young and airs on CKMS-FM on Fridays from 11:30pm to Midnight.
Home Range: Promenade
Home Range: Promenade is an experimental community radio magazine. Promenade is produced by the Home Range Story Kitchen, an offshoot of the Commons Studio at The Working Centre.
Home Range: Promenade is hosted by Martin de Groot, is syndicated on CKMS-FM from the Home Range Story Kitchen, and airs on Monday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
Sounds of Broadway
On Broadway with host Stuart Brown features chats and interviews, a companion to Sounds of Broadway – a 24/7 online Broadway music radio.
Sounds of Broadway is hosted by Stuart Brown and is syndicated on CKMS-FM on Wednesdays from 11:00pm to Midnight.
No Crap Radio
no crap radio with pj
photographer, strategist, warrior.
can slay dragons.
exploring 80 years of musical accomplishments.
dub, rock, folk, punk, psychedelia, jazz, world and of course the blues.
intelligent conversation and social commentary occasionally.
No Crap Radio returns to the CKMS-FM schedule on Saturday 5 October 2024, airing every Saturday from Midnight to 2:00am.
Guess That Record
Jackson Reed says: 
Guess That Record starts with an interview where the guest and I talk about their career. In the second half of the show, I pull a record out of my collection, and we then play a game of 20 questions to determine the identity of the album. Once that’s done, we have a discussion about the record..
Guess That Record is hosted by Jackson Reed and airs on CKMS-FM every fourth Wednesday from 11:00am to 11:59am.
BirdNote Daily
BirdNote Daily is a two-minute radio show that combines rich sounds with engaging stories, to illustrate the amazing lives of birds and give listeners a momentary respite from the news of the day.
BirdNote Daily is syndicated from BirdNote and airs on CKMS-FM on weekdays from 8:59am to 9:02am.
Boots and Saddle
Boots and Saddle is your humble home of honky tonk & beautiful Country music by beautiful Country music singers. Hosted by Sean Burns in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Boots and Saddle is syndicated from CKUW-FM on Radio Waterloo. It airs on CKMS-FM alternate Mondays from 4:01pm to 5:00pm.
Merkaba Radio
Brandon Szabo presents Merkaba Radio.
Brandon has traveled the world training and performing professionally in an array of artistic mediums such as dance, acting, singing, and music production. He created Merkaba Radio to showcase Rising Talent in the EDM and House Music Genres as well as feature new releases from larger DJs.
Merkaba Radio is your source of EDM/House Music & News for the KWC and beyond.
Tune in and activate your Merkaba..
Merkaba Radio is hosted by Brandon Szabo and airs on CKMS-FM on Saturday from 8:00pm to 9:00pm.
The Feminist Shift
The Feminist Shift is an advocacy capacity building collaborative between YW Kitchener-Waterloo and YWCA Cambridge that started in 2019. Together, with partnerships in the community, The Feminist Shift is taking on gender-based violence in Waterloo Region and working to improve the lives women and gender-diverse people. Their mission is to build a region that acknowledges and rejects gender-based violence. They will do this through engaging in thoughtful conversations, challenging engrained local issues with other feminist organizations, hosting knowledge sharing and training opportunities and through pointed and strategic advocacy projects.
This project is funded through Women and Gender Equality Canada’s capacity building grant, which allows The Feminist Shift to increase our community’s understanding of gender-based issues and build policy and preventative solutions to tackle these issues. The understanding of feminism is from an inclusive, strengths-based, intersectional lens and they focus on smart advocacy that promotes systemic progress and change.
The Feminist Shift is now in its third season, and airs on CKMS-FM every fourth Wednesday from 11:00am to Noon, starting on 10 July 2024 with Season 1 Episode 1: The Work Begins.
Radio Recall
Radio Recall is a discussion of radio history and its intersection with popular and unpopular music.
Radio Recall is hosted by Sarah O’Donnell and airs on CKMS-FM on Thursday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.
Handpicked: Stories from the Field
The Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems’ (LCSFS) podcast 
Handpicked: Stories from the Field showcases the excellent and varied research happening at the LCSFS with a focus on how the work creates meaningful changes to the ways we produce, get, eat and understand our food.
Handpicked: Stories from the Field is hosted by Amanda Di Battista, the LCSFS Project Coordinator, and Laine Young, PhD Candidate in Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University.
The first season of the Handpicked podcast launched on 30 September 2019, and is now in its fourth season.
Handpicked: Stories from the Field airs on CKMS-FM alternate Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, staring on 26 June 2024 with Season 1 Episode 1: “Because Everybody Eats:” Exploring Sustainable Food Systems for a Better World.
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MBP Radio Show
MBP Radio Show hosted by PriceDaBoss and the M.B.P Sound Crew. Airs on CKMS-FM on Saturday from 11:00pm to Midnight.
The Midtown Folk Show
The Midtown Folk Show is your weekly dose of KW’s best folk show!
The Midtown Folk Show is hosted by David Harmes and airs on CKMS-FM on Thursday from 12:01pmto 2:00pm.
Red Road Journey
Red Road Journey is about:
- First Nations issues of concern
- Up coming events
- Guest speakers
- And Indigenous music
Red Road Journey is hosted by Two White Feather (Issac Petonoquot) and Gentle Eagle (Lori Lafond) and airs on CKMS-FM on Sundays from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, three weeks out of four.
Words and Culture
Words and Culture weaves conversations with Indigenous language and knowledge keepers together with music by Indigenous artists. The team creating this original content is made up exclusively of Indigenous producers, hosts and guests. Words and Culture is funded by SiriusXM through the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC).
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Facebook: @wordsandculture
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Instagram: @wordsandculturepod
Words and Culture is syndicated from the CRFC and airs on CKMS-FM on Sundays from 3:30pm to 3:59pm starting in April 2024.
Welcome To The Civic Hub
Welcome To The Civic Hub promotes the grassroots and small nonprofit organizations working to make lives better for everyone in Waterloo Region. Join the 23 groups already booking space for their activities, events or joint initiatives. These partners of the 
Civic Hub Waterloo Region are active in a range of fields: environmental justice, democratic reform, arts and culture, anti-poverty, anti-racism, human rights, ethnocultural and newcomer support, technology, peace and nonviolence, spirituality and wellbeing.
Welcome To The Civic Hub is produced by Ritika Shrimali, and hosted by Ritika Shrimali and Bob Jonkman. Executive Producer is Aleksandra Petrovic. Welcome To The Civic Hub is sponsored by the Social Development Centre of Waterloo Region. Some funding for the Civic Hub is provided by Heritage Canada through the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program.
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Welcome To The Civic Hub airs on CKMS-FM on Mondays from 1:00pm to 1:30pm, with a replay on Saturdays from 12:30pm to 1:00pm.
Reader’s Delight
Reader’s Delight
showcases local Authors who do live, on-air readings of their work.
Readers Delight is produced by the KW Writers Alliance and hosted by Jody Swannell. Reader’s Delight airs on CKMS-FM every fourth Sunday from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
Recent Episodes
Readers Delight Episode 12 Join us December 1st, 2024 as we speak to Emily De Angelis, Suzanne Craig-Whytock, and Brian Van Norman. A little about our guests: Brian is an award-winning author of several books including the Against the Machine trilogy. Click here to visit his website. Suzanne is the Editor-In-Chief of Darkwinter Magazine and Press, as well as … Continue reading Readers Delight Episode 12
Reader’s Delight Episode 10, A Conversation with Vanessa Ricci-Thode A casual conversation about writing with Vanessa Ricci-Thode, co-founder of the KW Writer’s Alliance. Today we discussed the importance of an editor and cover designer for unknown authors. We also read excerpts from our works. Download: Readers-Delight-Episode-10-2024-10-6-1.mp3 (50MB, 50m19s, episode 10) Readers DelightRSS Episode IX of Readers Delight Episode IX of Readers Delight – features authors: Charlotte Gibson, Mark Leslie & Jessica Vitalis. Charlotte Gibson read from her book, “Running with Unicorns”. Charlotte’s books are available on Amazon. Mark Leslie read from his book, “One Hand Screaming”. You can find Mark’s books on Amazon & in local bookstores. Jessica Vitalis read from her … Continue reading Episode IX of Readers Delight Episode VIII of Readers Delight Download: ReadersDelight-2024-08-11T13_00_27.mp3 55 MB, 1h00m02s Episode VIII of Readers Delight – features authors: Vincent Anioke & Mariam Pirbhai Vincent Anioke read from his book, “Perfect Little Angels”. Vincent’s books are available on Amazon & local bookstores. Mariam Pirbhai read from her book, “Garden Inventories: Reflections on Land, Place and Belonging”. You can find Miriam’s books … Continue reading Episode VIII of Readers Delight Episode VII of Readers Delight Download: audiolog-start-2024-07-14T13_00_28.mp3 55 MB, 1h00m02s Episode VII of Readers Delight – features authors: Carolyn Mills & Heather Warren Carolyn Mills read from her books, “Sins of the Daughter & The Good Son”. Carolyn’s books are available on Amazon. Heather Warren read from, “Being Wyrd”. You can find Heather’s book on Amazon. Episode VI of Readers Delight Download: Readers-Delight-2024-06-16.mp3 55 MB, 1h00m02s Episode VI of Readers Delight – features authors: Suzanne Craig Whytock, Jane Ann McLachlan, and JP Solanki Davie. Suzanne Craig Whytock read from her book, “Charybdis”. Suzanne’s book is available on Amazon. She is the Editor-in-Chief of DarkWinter Press. Jane Ann McLachlin read from, “The Occasional Diamond Thief” You … Continue reading Episode VI of Readers Delight Episode V of Readers Delight Download: Readers-Delight-Episode-5.mp3 55 MB, 1h00m02s Episode V of Readers Delight – features authors: Taylor Graham, Vanessa Ricci-Thode, and Caroline Topperman. Taylor Graham read from 2 different plays, “Cottage Radio” & “Post Alice”. Taylor’s work is available on Talonbooks and you can find her on Instagram as Taylor Marie Graham. Vanessa Ricci Thode read from, … Continue reading Episode V of Readers Delight Episode IV of Readers Delight Geoff Martin reads from the Creek Collective's audio walk essay "Surface Tension." Geoff's work is available on thecreekcollective.com & Geoff-martin.com. The Genre is: Creative Non-fiction.
Shantell Powell read, "The snow hath no Queen." You can find Shantell's work on Mastodon. The Genre is: Speculative fiction.
Richard H. Stephens read from his brand new book "When Legends Rise" from his Soul Forge Universe. This book will have its world premiere at the Hespler Legion on April 28 from 11-2. It will be available to purchase on Amazon as well. The Genre is: Epic Fantasy. Episode III of Readers Delight Heather Newsome read from her book "The Dreamscape Murders". This book is available in bookstores & on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. The Genre is: Mystery, Crime - Thriller.
Katie Mack read from her book "The End of Everything". This book is available in bookstores & on Amazon as a paperback, hardcover, kindle and audiobook. The Genre is: Astrophysics, Cosmology & Space Science.
Wanda Janaway read from her book "Mirror Image". This book is available in bookstores & on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. The Genre is: Literature & Fiction for Young Adults. Episode II of Readers Delight Ana Dee read poems from her poetry collection "Untouched: A Poetry Collection". This book is available on Amazon in paperback. The Genre is: Canadian Poetry.
Kristopher Mielke read from their book "Losing Hit Points". This book is available on Amazon as paperback or hardcover. The Genre is: LGBTQ2S + Romance for young adults.
Jennifer Willcock read from her book "Into the Forest". This book is available on Amazon in paperback and hardcover. The Genre is: YA Contemporary Romance & Fantasy.Unlimited Fortune
The Horizon Broadening Hour
The Horizon Broadening Hour consists of two hours(!) of songs recently added to the Radio Waterloo library so that show hosts can hear some of their options — and, of course, our listeners can be introduced to new music, too!
The Horizon Broadening Hour is hosted by the Radio Waterloo Music Committee Coordinator Richard Giles (aka DJ Mophead), sponsored by Radio Waterloo, and airs on CKMS-FM on Saturday from 10:00pm to Midnight.
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Recent Episodes
New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #55 What’s up, y’all? The usual — here’s what I’ve added to Libretime in the past week: Nick Guiton The Sunburnt EP Folk Track 3 is Christmas Material CanCon The Discarded The Green Door Rock Orangeville CanCon Mike Gilbar Coming In Out of the Cold Folk No Sean Bienhaus Aging Song – Single Alternative CanCon Martyrs … Continue reading New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #55 New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #54 What’s up, y’all? Like always, here is what I’ve added to Libretime in the past week: Rachel Cambrin Perspectives Folk CanCon Pierre Francois Trio 5:00 AM Jazz CanCon Diane Roblin & Life Force Breath of Fresh Air Jazz CanCon Marcus Trummer From the Start Blues CanCon Midnite Gossip Tightrope – Single Pop Instrumental is also … Continue reading New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #54 New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #52 What’s up, y’all? I’ve been adding more music to Libretime, like always — check the list: Satellite Birdhouse So Long – Single Folk CanCon Louisiana Child Cocaine Cowboy – Single Rock No Ghost Town Minstrels 100 Year Storm – Single Country CanCon Ghost Town Minstrels Go’n Crazy – Single Country CanCon Sadie Fine & Jacob … Continue reading New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #52 New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #51 What’s up, y’all? Even when the clocks fall back, I’m still adding more tunes to Libretime: Melanie S Jane Connected Electronic No Linda Sussman Run From the Lightning – Single Blues No Good Effort Don’t Bother Me None – Single Rock Sudbury CanCon Ontarians More How It Is Folk CanCon Cruz Wilson Eyes of the … Continue reading New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #51 New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #50 What’s up, y’all? First up, here is what I’ve added to Libretime in the past week: Maverick Smith With Friends & Imperfections Rock No Perrin & Co. Red Lips and Red Letters – Single Country CanCon Randy Hoexter Tomorrowsville Jazz No Angell & Crane Angell & Crane Jazz CanCon The Ashley Sisters Everything Changes – … Continue reading New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #50 New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #49 What’s up, y’all? First up, here’s this week’s Libretime additions (from yours truly, at least): Gumbo Kings Calling On You – Single Pop No The Coo A Different Life Folk No Slip~ons Graystone – Single Rock CanCon Sonova Future Grateful Vol. 3 Dance Guelph CanCon Spark Rocca Goodmeow – Single Rock No Hope Street House … Continue reading New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #49 New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #48 What’s up, y’all? As always, here is what I’ve added to Libretime throughout the week: Microbunny Where’s Home Now? Electronic CanCon Mette Juul On Dragon Wings – Single Jazz No The Mcbains The Mcbains Punk CanCon Ilya Osachuk The Answer Jazz No KC Armstrong I Don’t Care – Single Blues CanCon Osylver Beat Man Miss … Continue reading New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #48 New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #47 What’s up, y’all? As always, I’ve been adding more music to Libretime: Puah Due Acca Huo Electronic No The Legendary Ten Seconds Folk Mellotronica Folk No Office Politik Tired n’ Broke – Single Alternative CanCon Wreckless Harbour Gold – Single Folk CanCon Woke Up Yesterday Dreamers – Single Hip Hop No Jessica Ruffolo First Vow … Continue reading New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #47 New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #46 What’s up, y’all? As always — first things first, here is what I’ve added to Libretime in the past week: Devin Gray, Chris Pitsiokos, & Luke Stewart GPS Trio Blast Beat Blues Jazz No Devin Gray, Ellery Eskelin, Michael Formanek, & Dave Ballou Dirigo Rataplan I Jazz No Devin Gray, Ingrid Laubrock, & Cory Smythe … Continue reading New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #46 New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #45 What’s up, y’all? First up, here’s what has been added to Libretime in the past week: The Search Indulgence Indie Rock No Eddy Ruyter Waves New Age CanCon Sublunar Express Night Tortoise – Single Rock CanCon Neff Irizarry Cambio (Change) Latin Jazz No K-Blitz Sauce God (Clean Singles) Hip Hop CanCon Calgareal Vanishing Points Jazz … Continue reading New Music Added to Libretime + Horizon Broadening Hour #45 Bandwidth
KW is bustling with youth culture, and Bandwidth is all about showcasing the music of students and youth in and around the area. Hosted by members of 
JamNetwork UW, a music club at the University of Waterloo, this show will consist of student tracks, live in-studio performances, interviews and discussion about interesting music and University related topics, and more! Don’t miss it!
Bandwidth is hosted by members of the JamNetwork UW, and airs on CKMS-FM on Monday from 7:00pm to 7:59pm.
The Green Planet Monitor
The 
Green Planet Monitor specializes in global environment, development and social justice issues.
Green Planet Monitor host, publisher, and editor Dave Kattenburg has been creating audio documentaries since 1986.
Green Planet Monitor is syndicated from Earth Chronicle Productions and airs on CKMS-FM on Monday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.
Through The Static
Through The Static
The show where we play a little bit of everything! From beloved classics to cult classics, songs I’ve loved for years, or songs I’ve just discovered, every week I bring in my records and take you through the static to sonic delights and peculiarities alike.
Through The Static is hosted by Jordan Kalist and airs on CKMS-FM on Wednesday from 9:00pm to 10:00pm with a #Replay on Saturday from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
Recent Episodes
Through the Static Episode 47 – 27/11/24 On a chilly late November night, settle into some late-night tunes. From expansive concept albums, to Motown-inspired sounds of the 80s, to modern experimental rock, we’ve got everything you need to take you through the static into the night! Grey Eyes – Wendy McNeill Land of 1000 Dances – Wilson Pickett Easy Money – Billy … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 47 – 27/11/24
Through the Static Episode 46 – 20/11/24 Finally broadcasting again, breaking through the static, through the pouring rain, and through the technical difficulties to bring you the first show of November. From classic 80s tracks, to shipping ballads, to Canadian indie, we’re bringing you voices and sounds from all over the country and beyond! The Cut-Up (Breaking Glass) – Boys Brigade The … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 46 – 20/11/24
Through the Static Episode 45 – 30/10/24 Through the Static Spooky Special!! It’s the night before Halloween and to celebrate I’m playing some fun and spooky tracks, so sit back and sing along! Witchy Woman – Eagles Science Fiction/Double Feature – The Rocky Horror Picture Show Dammit Janet – The Rocky Horror Picture Show I Put A Spell On You – Nina … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 45 – 30/10/24
Through the Static Episode 44 – 23/10/24 Back in the studio spinning all kinds of tracks; from Bossa Nova-influenced jams, to singer-songwriter influences, to the pioneering sounds of Miles Davis, we’ve got it all here to take you through the evening! Terra – Geordie Greep Alameda – Elliot Smith Punisher – Phoebe Bridgers Halloween – Phoebe Bridgers Freddie Freeloader – Miles Davis … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 44 – 23/10/24
Through the Static Episode 43 – 02/10/24 Fall is here, the leaves are browning and the air is cooling. (Hopefully) fitting this weather is a soundtrack that spans cultures, languages, and generations to get you cozied up in these cooler days! Break Up – Leanne Betasamosake Simpson OK Indicts – Leanne Betasamosake Simpson Chismiten – Mdou Moctar Everything In Its Right Place … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 43 – 02/10/24
Through the Static Episode 42 – 25/09/24 Fall is here! (sort of) It is now officially fall, and even though the temperatures haven’t dropped as much as some of us would like, the gloomier weather is moving in and signaling the start of spooky season. Starting off with some classic new wave songs to get in that “spooky” mood, then following with … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 42 – 25/09/24
Through the Static Episode 41 – 11/09/24 We’re finally back in the studio after a few months, playing melancholic songs of autumn, glam rock bangers, and even spinning some vinyl again! Roddy – Djo Burn Alive – The Last Dinner Party The Feminine Urge – The Last Dinner Party Tiny Vessels – Death Cab for Cutie First Day of My Life – … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 41 – 11/09/24
Through the Static Episode 40 – 04/09/24 We’re finally back, and for good! After a pretty sporadic and crazy summer I’m finally back in Waterloo to play you a variety of tunes, bops, and late-night jams every week like usual! Switching between funky synth-pop, to fuzzy trip-hop, to nostalgic bangers, we’re playing everything here on Through the Static! Also, happy first week … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 40 – 04/09/24
Through the Static will return soon… Hello lovely CKMS listeners! Apologies for the very infrequent and sporadic shows for the last few months, it’s been a wild ride! Tonight’s show will be a replay, but I will be back in the studio next week for good! See you then and stay tuned for more great shows!! 🙂
Through the Static Episode 39 – 07/08/24 Reflecting a bit on this summer and summers past with a very loose ode to the prairies. Focusing mainly on Canadians today (with a couple exceptions) I take a look across genres and eras to reflect on different memories and provide you with a great playlist! Call Me – Chipmunks on 16 Speed Molotov Girls … Continue reading Through the Static Episode 39 – 07/08/24
The Triple A Show
The Triple A Show is an African Immigrant Personal Success and Lifestyle Show. With discussions on trending topics especially about the African Immigrant’s quest for a successful life, career and business in Canada. With tips and ideas on how to achieve your goals and some good afrobeat music to go with it.
The Triple A Show is hosted by Alex Adefemi and airs on CKMS-FM on Friday from 7:00pm to 7:59pm with a replay on Saturday at 5:00am.
Poems of Divine Power: Solutions
Poems of Divine Power: Solutions is a book of poetry written by Annielean, who reads poems from the book.
Poems of Divine Power: Solutions is hosted by Richard Brereton and Annielean and airs on CKMS-FM on Fridays from 11:00am to 2:00pm.