Episode XIX of Reader’s Delight Features authors Natalie Lim, Alexis von Konigslow, and James Cairns.
Natalie Lim talks about her new poetry collection Elegy for Opportunity (Wolsak and Wynn) and reads several pieces from the collection.
Alexis von Konigslow shares how she wrote her latest novel The Exclusion Zone (Wolsak and Wynn) and reads an excerpt from the book.
James Cairns discusses the evolution of his new essay collection In Crisis, On Crisis (Wolsak and Wynn) with host Suzanne Craig-Whytock and reads from the collection.
Episode XVIII of Reader’s Delight features authors Vanessa Ricci-Thode, Rick Hipson, and Sarah Mae Conrad.
Vanessa tells us about the upcoming Waterloo Bookfest on Saturday, May 31st from 2pm to 8 pm at Waterloo Town Square, and reads from her upcoming release The Dragon Next Door.
Rick Hipson shares the creative process behind his popular book A Reviewer’s Guide To Reviewing Books, talks about the art of writing drabbles, and reads from his collection 13 Dreadful Drabbles To Die For.
Sarah Mae Conrad discusses her new collection of romantic comedy short stories M Is For Meet Cute, and reads from the first story in the collection, A Is For Airplane.
The Golden MP3 Awards were given out at the Radio Waterloo Membership Appreciation Night on Saturday 15 March 2025 to shows that aired in 2024.
If you’ve won an award but didn’t make it to Membership Appreciation Night then you can pick up your award certificates at the studio, in the file holder under the deposit box.
Given to a show that exemplifies what Community Radio is all about. First awarded in 2013, then known as The Local Hero Award. Last year’s winner was Atardecer Ranchero (Felix Grande).
Awarded to a great Long Playing show that has been on the air for three or more years. First awarded in 2013. Last year’s winner was Interzone (Coral Andrews).
Either best show expanding the cultural diversity of the station or a show that features many diverse cultures or features a culture that is under-represented in the area. First awarded in 2016. Last year’s winner was Mazaj Show (Bassam Awwad).
Awarded to the show with best supporting images either through a poster, logo, or website posts. First awarded in 2015. Last year’s winner was From The Void (Chris Sherren).
Awarded to a show that is very original and can only be found on Radio Waterloo. First awarded in 2014. Last year’s winner was Unlimited Fortune (Stephen Baltus, John Keating).
The name is an homage to the old sonic boom awards and is given to a show playing great music. First awarded as a Golden MP3 Award in 2018, but dates back to at least 2006. Last year’s winner was Truth Radio (Mandeep Chagger).
SoundFM Soldier: Jeff Stager — (Programming Committee Coordinator)
The SoundFM Soldier award is given to members who have put in a lot of work behind the scenes to keep Radio Waterloo Community Radio alive. The name is an homage to the past nickname of the station and the hard work that people did at that time to move the station from the UW campus and to become its own entity) *This award is often given to two people. First awarded as a Golden MP3 Award in 2013, but dates back to the time the transmitter was relocated to the Albert Street location (2008?). Last year’s winners were Gary Van Osch and Barbara Urbach for painting the studio.
Given to the show that best utilizes the studio video system to support their program. First awarded in 2018, then called Video King The Radio Star. Last year’s winner was Community Connections (Jenniefer Stronge, Jeff Stager, Bob Jonkman).
Given to the best 1-2 seamless transition programs on Radio Waterloo. First awarded in 2018. Last year’s winners were Wax Jungle (Raph Kanai, Maciek Gudrymowicz, Carmelo Farruggio) and Pressure Drop (Nat Persaud).
The Bandwidth Crew in 2024 was:
William Bernier
Charlie Dickson
William Dolson
Siimar Leen Kaur
Catherine Maddock
Bastian Perez
Emma Schuster
Jess Xu
Joyce Yang
Chris Barclay
Celina Cayabyab
Fio Gandola
Sahal Sajeer
Arya Shababi
Nicholas Verberk
Local Liaison of Canada — CKMS News — Dan Kellar and MP Holmes
Given to a DJ who puts local stories on a national level. First awarded in 2013, then called Community Champion. Last Year’s winner was Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat (Narine Dat Sookram).
Award is given to a FUN spirit during our fundraising efforts. First awarded in 2016. Last year’s winner was Carmelo Farruggio.
Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast: Late Night Vibes — Maciek Gudrymowicz
Given to the show that best uses Remote Live-To-Air. First awarded in 2020 when Remote Live-To-Air kits were made available to keep programmers on the air during Covid 19. Last year’s winner was Virasat Radio (Baljinder Tamber).
Boomerang Award — DJ Bridge (Sedrick Thomas) of Megamix Show
For long ago programmers who have come back. (Not selected on form, it’s just awarded…) First conceived in 2023, but not awarded until now.
Episode XVII of Reader’s Delight features authors Emily De Angelis, Sruthi Amalan, and Caitlin Galway.
Emily discusses her new chapbook IN THE SPACE BETWEEN: THE ‘NEW WOMAN’ IN THE WRITING OF FLORENCE CARLYLE and reads some of her poetry as well as excerpts from Florence Carlyle’s work. She also provides a synopsis of her Young Adult novel The Stones of Burren Bay (Latitude 46 Publishing).
Sruthi Amalan speaks about her creative process and reads from her new poetry collection The skin is an ocean, due to be published in 2026 by DarkWinter Press.
Caitlin Galway offers some insight and background to her upcoming short story collection A Song For Wildcats (upcoming with Dundurn Press) and reads an excerpt from the title story in the collection.
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 – 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 can find Jane’s books on Amazon. JP Solanki-Davie read from “A Forest Without Trees – Book One”. This book is available to purchase on Amazon.
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, “The Young Necromancer’s Guide. to ghosts” You can find Vanessa’s books on Amazon. The Genre for this book is: Fantasy & Magic for Children. Her Socials are under her name Vanessa Ricci-Thode Caroline Topperman read from “Your Roots Cast a Shadow”. This book will have its world premiere on December 17th. It will be available to purchase on Amazon as well as her website and Socials under Caroline Topperman.
Episode IV of Readers Delight – features authors: Geoff Martin, Shantell Powell and Richard H. Stephens.
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 – features authors: Heather Newsome, Katie Mack and Wanda Janaway.
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 2 of Readers Delight – featuring authors: Ana Dee, Kristopher Mielke and Jennifer Willcock.
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.
Episode One of Readers Delight features authors: Carl Innes, Brian Van Norman & Carolyn Wilker.
Carl Innes read ‘The Meal’ from his book “The Eye of Calchas: An Anthology”. This book is available on Kindle. The Genre is: Supernatural Horror. Brian Van Norman read from his book “Against the Machine: Evolution”. This book is available on Kindle and on Amazon as paperback. The Genre is: Dystopian Science Fiction. Carolyn Wilker read ‘A Room is Waiting’ from her book “Good Grief People”. This book is available on Amazon in paperback and her website www.carolynwilker.ca. The Genre is: Memoir.
DJ AdRock: 
Street Hop
Community Radio Award: 
Welcome To The Civic Hub
LP Show: 
Interzone
Freshest Beats: 
Through The Static
Talk Focused Show: 
Readers Delight
Culturally Diverse: 
Atardecer Ranchero
Graphic Material: 
Radio Nowhere
Most Original: 
Unlimited Fortune
Sonic Boom: 
SoundFM Soldier: Jeff Stager — (Programming Committee Coordinator)
Video Crown the Radio Star: 
Community Connections
Teamwork Transition: 
Bandwidth
So Old It’s New
Local Liaison of Canada — 
CKMS News
FUNdraiser Of The Year — 
Klausterfokken
Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast: 
Late Night Vibes
Boomerang Award — DJ Bridge (Sedrick Thomas) of 
Best Podcast: 
From The Void
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