Do You Listen to Jian Ghomeshi on PBS Radio?

11 years ago

I enjoying his interviews with people from all walks of life -- not so much the infrequent rock music portions, at least before he gets into talking with the musicians. LOL I've seldom heard anyone as able to draw out the people he's interviewing. (Well, maybe Dick Cavett.) It's also a relief to hear someone who doesn't constantly insert himself into the interview.

His program originates in Canada and is rebroadcast on WBEZ Chicago at 8 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. Recently some people have been subbing for him -- makes me realize his unique ability.

Cavett's Canadian, too, right?

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sushipup1
11 years ago
Cavett's from Nebraska.

Our NPR station doesn't carry the show you mention, but I know I'd like it. I adore Terry Gross.
joyfulguy
11 years ago
A number of programs are interlinked on CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) and NPR/PRI. He originates from CBC Radio One, in this part of Canada at 10:05 a.m. and 10:05 p.m.

Some of his programs are carried on CBC TV, as well. I think that you can find them on the internet at www.cbc.ca, then go to their TV section and watch them there.

A lot of interesting stuff on CBC radio ... says this addict. Some of you have noticed ... as I've spoken here sometimes of a certain topic that I thought might be of interest and given the contact as via cbc.ca.

I think Cavett is/was English.

ole joyful
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joyfulguy
11 years ago
Hi Sushipup,

Catch him on his original radio program by going to www.cbc.ca, then to Radio One, and to the program called q, i.e. www.cbc.ca/q ... and I'm not sure of the title for the TV section.

Would an item called by the name you use ... be a Japanese version of a (junior) hot dog?

o j
stacey_mb
11 years ago
I LOVE Jian Ghomeshi. I listen whenever I can (mostly in the car). As mentioned by OJ, he is on the CBC in Canada. He is a very intelligent interviewer, sounding very casual and laid-back, and as mentioned by Chisue, is able to draw people out in his interviews. He interviews some very interesting people.

Another program that I really enjoy follows Jian Ghomeshi's show, I believe once a week, called This is That. It presents wacky ideas in a faux news format, where they "interview" "experts" who sound completely legitimate and convincing. Would be called satirical, I guess. Once they had a "news item" where U.S. border guards would now be dressing as characters from The Wizard of Oz, to put people at ease. Really funny, and because of the way it's presented, some listeners call and leave indignant and incredulous phone messages!
alisande
11 years ago
I've never heard of him, so I'm guessing my two PBS stations don't carry the show. I'll see if I can listen online. Thanks!
Elmer J Fudd
11 years ago
Audio files and podcasts of most radio shows from most sources are easily found.

I personally don't care for this guy. He's shallow and has a toady/pandering manner when doing interviews. If interviewing the guy who killed John Lennon, he'd say something like:

"So tell me, Mr. Chapman, how did you come around to realizing that John Lennon needed to be murdered and that it was your responsibility to do it? And if some time passed between then and when you were able to accomplish it, how were you able to control your anger?"
chisue
Original Author
11 years ago
Snidely -- Yes, I hear some soft soaping with certain guests. Thing is, his method works. Have you had to deal with show biz 'personalities'? They expect this. I don't hear 'shallow' with other guests.

IMO, Ghomeshi is very adroit at setting a safe course, then letting the person go. Some do prove themselves idiots -- in their own words. (They never seem to realize it.)
Elmer J Fudd
11 years ago
Show biz personalities don't interest me, I tend to turn off programs where one is featured.

I think Brian Lamb of C-Span (yeah, C-Span) is as good an interviewer as I've ever heard. Now retired from being the company's CEO, he has a weekly one hour program, "Q+A", dedicated to interviewing "interesting people". Whether from government, the media, arts, or whatever. He has no agenda and is a master at coming up with thoughtful questions. Available on TV, the website, or as a podcast.

I also like Lawrence Lopate of WNYC. Though he and the program are very New York-centric (which doesn't interest me), many of his interview segments are of broader interest and catch my attention. Like Lamb, he's a thought provoking guy who tries to bring out the best of his guests and topics. Because WNYC is the NY public radio affiliate, they have the right location and clout to get worthwhile guests. I listen to segments of interest in podcast form.
chisue
Original Author
11 years ago
Always interested in hearing about other good interviewers.

I guess I've heard more mainstream guests on Ghomeshi than the rock and famous-for-being-famous types. I have been amused by some such interviews though!
joyfulguy
11 years ago
Hi snidely,

Show business folks are famous for what their faces look like ...

... not for what may be, or may not be, inside them.

ole joyful

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