Phil’s Inn
Host: Brad Reed Brad Reed has been involved in campus/community radio as on-air programmer since the 1970s. These past few years he has been honoured to be appointed General Manager/Custodian of Phil’s Inn. Drop in on Saturday afternoons, pull up a chair, sit by the fireplace, and take off your thirsty boots. Stay for awhile. Requests encouraged.
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Episodes
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Brad is drafted to perform Front Desk duties when the Inn gets super crowded over the long weekend. He doesn't get a chance to enjoy the Water Regatta at the Phil's Inn Waterfront . . .
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Esteemed musicians/composers Tony Quarrington and Paul Corey visit the Inn and we talk a bit about Norm Hacking, his music and his legacy and his birthday . . .
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Brad, suffering from acute Trump Exhaustion Syndrome, decides to use the employees' climate controlled and simulated geodesic dome to balance things out . . . chakras and cheese . . .
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
with the weather just too darned hot, Brad escapes to the beach with lapping waves, cool beverages, and 147 sunscreen.
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Ken and Chris Whitely visit the Inn and we talk about jug band music, the blues, Toronto music scene in the early 60s, gospel music, and cabbages and kings . . . a splendid time was had by all . . .
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
in acknowledgment of the generous and affirming donations to CIUT 89.5 FM Spring Fundraising Drive, Brad decides to kill the jibber-jabber and just let the music flow . . . kinda like mix tapes . . .
Saturday May 31, 2025
Saturday May 31, 2025
Thanks to Peter Stamp, Steve Fruitman, Michael Booth of Hugh's Room, chanteuse Beverly Taft, Mike Tadros, Peter Rowe, and Arman, the guy from the Board, and all the donors who took time, effort, and money in supporting an island of audio independence - CUIT 89.5 FM.
Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
Beverly Taft, chanteuse extraordinaire, drops by the Inn for a short visit, bringing her songs and ukulele. I even lowered the bowling alley sound effect in honour of her visit . . .
Saturday May 10, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
Paul James drops into the Inn with his guitar, his harp rack, his stories, and his charm . . . a splendid time was had by all . . .
Sunday May 04, 2025
Sunday May 04, 2025
The Inn hosts the regional convention of the NADD - the National Association of Day Drinkers - and Brad decided to play music celebrating what the Irish simply call "the drink" . . .