our programs
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Your Show Here
Why not get involved at CFRU and host a program in one of our available time slots? Email cfru.volunteer@gmail.com for more info!
CFRU Mobile Community Radio Show
The Mobile Community Radio Show is a show dedicated to broadcasting the stories, perspectives and performances collected and recorded at neighbourhoods throughout Guelph, as part of CFRU 93.3 FM’s mobile studio project.
The Sentinel’s Marvellous Kaleidoscope
Through this lens, we explore the fantastical soundscape for landmarks, relics and anomalies across progressive, fusion and alternative styles, past and present, near and far. Each observational session is constellatory, pulverizing, mystifying… and simply marvellous. [@smkradioprogram on Facebook & Twitter]
Blues Around the Block
Everything from folk to rockin’ electric and all stops in between. Occasionally veering off the rails into the unknown, it’s still all blues all the time. If you love the blues, we’ve got ’em and a whole lot Mo’.
The Deep House Project
Welcome to the Deep House Project. The show is an exploration of early deep house and its influences on modern music. The show plays classic club tracks in contrast with contemporary sounds while always spending time recognizing Canadian contributions.
Democracy Now (Rebroadcast)
With award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 140 stations in North America. This is a rebroadcast of the previous day’s edition.
Tue
Couples Retreat
Couple’s Retreat is the vacation you never knew you needed! You’ll have a blast hearing our music picks and discussions on how music plays a part in our lives and in the world around us. We draw upon various genres, so expect a journey. Come aboard the Couple’s Retreat with Nicole and Justin on Tuesdays from 9 to 11am!
Bridging The Social Distance
A show that aims to give a platform for sharing ideas, perspectives and feelings in the wake of the Global COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews will feature local Guelphites as well as people living elsewhere around the world.
Puerto Almendro
Puerto Almendro has been broadcast in Argentina since 1997, winning awards for the quality of its literary and musical production, representing different regions of the country. The series was first involved with CFRU on Saturday evenings as a highly valued contribution to the Spanish language program Alternativa Latinoamericana. Now every week, the Argentinian writer María Neder brings readings in Spanish by Latin American poets and narrators, accompanied by outstanding contributions from the musical culture of Argentina: tango, folk, jazz. A program for listeners who want to connect with the rich creativity of South America, simply not available on commercial radio.
Jitterbuggin
We take a 16oz prime cut of Lindy Hop, season with some East Coast Swing and Jive. Slow cook till it just falls off the bone! Comes complete with our special poutine; (fresh cut Rock & Roll, chunks of R&B and smothered in rich thick Rockabilly). Served with a mug of ice cool Canadian talent. Visit us at “Jitterbuggin” where you’ll enjoy the platters and dance all the way through.
Democracy Now (Rebroadcast)
With award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 140 stations in North America. This is a rebroadcast of the previous day’s edition.
Wed
Your Show Here
Why not get involved at CFRU and host a program in one of our available time slots? Email cfru.volunteer@gmail.com for more info!
Your Show Here
Why not get involved at CFRU and host a program in one of our available time slots? Email cfru.volunteer@gmail.com for more info!
The Stillness & The Dancing
Searching for the sublime in the simple? Give your ears some solace with highlights from the world of ambient, drone, electronic, neoclassical and post-rock. A quiet corner of sonic comfort food in a chaotic world. Soon to be your favourite introverted musical retreat.
Bridging The Social Distance
A show that aims to give a platform for sharing ideas, perspectives and feelings in the wake of the Global COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews will feature local Guelphites as well as people living elsewhere around the world.
End Credits
End Credits is a new weekly radio show on CFRU. The point of our show is movies: movie news and movie reviews. Our is a show dedicated to local movie fans, by local movie fans. We discuss and debate the latest news items in the realm of film and TV development in the first half, and after a music break we do an in-depth review of a movie recently released to theatres, streaming sites, or on demand.
Alternative Radio
Alternative Radio, established in 1986, is a weekly one-hour public affairs program offered free to all public radio stations in the US, Canada, Europe and beyond. AR provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in other media. “David Barsamian is the Studs Terkel of our generation.” — Howard Zinn
Gryphon And Special Olympics Sports Show
There are sports to report, and Boston, Taylor and David have a boatload of things you’ve got to hear! It’s a free form celebration of sports and songs from all eras and styles, including hot new releases from local and Canadian artists. Don’t miss this dynamic team in action!
Your Show Here
Why not get involved at CFRU and host a program in one of our available time slots? Email cfru.volunteer@gmail.com for more info!
Your Show Here
Why not get involved at CFRU and host a program in one of our available time slots? Email cfru.volunteer@gmail.com for more info!
Radia
Radia is a network of independent radio stations, who have a common interest in promoting and producing artworks for the radio, and in forming related projects based on broadcasting and cultural exchange. Radia members produce a weekly radio show that is broadcast by each of the member radio stations. The shows represent the local artistic community of each station, whilst at the same time these new works point to an emergent collective notion of self-determined art for radio.
Democracy Now (Rebroadcast)
With award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 140 stations in North America. This is a rebroadcast of the previous day’s edition.
Thu
CFRU Mobile Community Radio Show Rebroadcast
The Mobile Community Radio Show is a show dedicated to broadcasting the stories, perspectives and performances collected and recorded at neighbourhoods throughout Guelph, as part of CFRU 93.3 FM’s mobile studio project.
FoodFarm Talk
FoodFarm Talk: Celebrating Food, Honouring Food Champions.
Food is life: We eat to live, and if there is anything worth celebrating, then it is food and the people behind it.
FoodFarm Talk is an interactive program that builds on the diversity of food research here at the University of Guelph and the strong agricultural and food community of the City of Guelph, to bring to listeners, among others, some of the wonderful works, being done from farm to fork. The program shows and celebrates the research, the people, and the activities that define the food we eat.
Bridging The Social Distance
A show that aims to give a platform for sharing ideas, perspectives and feelings in the wake of the Global COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews will feature local Guelphites as well as people living elsewhere around the world.
Android’s Dungeon
Enter the Android’s Dungeon with hosts Jack and Joel on a weekly show that discusses board and video games and their creators, the mechanics in them, and the culture around them. Give us a shout at androidsdungeon@cfru.ca or on twitter @ADRadioCFRU!
Open Sources Guelph
Open Sources Guelph is a weekly news, politics and current events radio show on CFRU 93.3 FM, campus and community radio in Guelph. Picking up the baton passed down by the Beyond the Ballot Box and Gang of Four shows, Open Sources will remain a dedicated, informative and alternative media source in the Royal City. Our mission is to bring Guelph all the latest news, insight and interviews on both the big issues of the day, and the issues being overlooked by the mainstream media. You can listen to Open Sources live, every Thursday at 4 pm by tuning your radio 93.3 FM or you can listen to us online at cfru.ca. Open Sources Guelph is hosted and produced by Scotty Hertz McWhinnie (The Working Week) and Adam A. Donaldson (Guelph Politico).
Sounds Good To Me
Sounds Good to Me is a mixed bag o’ nuts. You’ll hear anything from experimental hiphop, old soul music, jazz, indie electronic and world music to remixes of all of the above. Every show is an attempt to find music that stirs.
The Crooked Beat
One of CFRU’s longest running and most beloved shows! Nicky Dread has been making Reggae Revolutions on the Radio since 1979. Listen to Reggae, Dancehall, Ska & Rock Steady of all ages, styles and origins. “Don’t forget your history, know your destiny, In the abundance of water the fool is thirsty” (Bob Marley).
Your Show Here
Why not get involved at CFRU and host a program in one of our available time slots? Email cfru.volunteer@gmail.com for more info!
Democracy Now (Rebroadcast)
With award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 140 stations in North America. This is a rebroadcast of the previous day’s edition.
Fri
Your Show Here
Why not get involved at CFRU and host a program in one of our available time slots? Email cfru.volunteer@gmail.com for more info!
Your Show Here
Why not get involved at CFRU and host a program in one of our available time slots? Email cfru.volunteer@gmail.com for more info!
Bridging The Social Distance
A show that aims to give a platform for sharing ideas, perspectives and feelings in the wake of the Global COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews will feature local Guelphites as well as people living elsewhere around the world.
Walkuman Style
Dinner time Hip Hop every Friday! One of the few weekly hip hop mix-shows today on Canadian radio. Gamma Krush gives you a continuous blending groove of underground and alternative hip hop, boom bap, old school, true school. Plus, featured mix-sets from other deejays.
Democracy Now (Rebroadcast)
With award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 140 stations in North America. This is a rebroadcast of the previous day’s edition.
Sat
Your Show Here
Why not get involved at CFRU and host a program in one of our available time slots? Email cfru.volunteer@gmail.com for more info!
Folk Roots Radio
If folk, roots, country and blues are your thing you’ll find them all during this genre hopping show. Grab your favourite morning brew and settle down for two hours of music and more to start your Saturday! If you are a musician and you want to play live in the studio, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Alternativa Latinoamericana
Reflects Latin America’s reality, from literature and news to important social and political issues, A place for information in Spanish for those who want to know what’s happening in their countries of origin as well as their own communities in Canada.
Sun
Your Show Here
Why not get involved at CFRU and host a program in one of our available time slots? Email cfru.volunteer@gmail.com for more info!
The Kookoo Bananas Variety Hour
The Kookoo Bananas Variety Hour is a family-friendly show jam-packed with kiddie records, weirdo pop culture, and songs sung by robots, animals, and even kids! Hosted by Cap’n Kookoo & The Banana Brats.
Clan Na Gael
Clan-na-Gael is one of CFRU’s longest running shows. Host John Fahy features Celtic/Folk music from around the world and around the corner. The music played originates in Canada, USA, Australia, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall in England, Brittany in France & Ireland. The Show particularly features local, regional and national artists with approx. 50% Canadian content weekly.
Your Show Here
Why not get involved at CFRU and host a program in one of our available time slots? Email cfru.volunteer@gmail.com for more info!
