29 MAG 2024 · Hosted by Tiago Cordeiro and Eva Miranda, this episode explores how Canadian society supports its para-athletes, emphasizing the financial and training disparities they face. Canada has hosted numerous major sporting events, but Paralympic athletes still struggle with limited funding and resources. Liam Stanley, a para-athlete, shares his rigorous training routine, highlighting the dedication required without adequate financial support. The episode also discusses the Athlete Assistance Program and recent funding for mental health services for athletes and complexities of the Paralympic classification system and the impact of financial challenges on para-athletes' careers. Produced by Tiago Cordeiro and Eva Maia Miranda Music: Ages Ago by Brock Hewitt https://www.metradio.ca/project-feature/diverse-dreams/

22 MAG 2024 · Hosted by Tiago Cordeiro, this episode explores the history and current challenges of Canadian Paralympic athletes. Olivia Meier, a bronze medalist in Para badminton at the 2023 Parapan American Games, and Liam Stanley, a former soccer player turned Para athletics silver medalist, share their journeys. The episode highlights the financial disparities between Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Canada, with Minister of Sports Carla Qualtrough advocating for better support. Produced by Tiago Cordeiro and Eva Maia Miranda Music: Ages Ago by Brock Hewitt https://www.metradio.ca/project-feature/diverse-dreams/

16 MAG 2024 · 2016-2023. Natalie reflects on resilience, womanhood & regret. Farewell, PBE listeners. Featuring: Fox Revett and A.D. Morningstar performing Jaded Sean Kua performing Happier Than Ever Background music by DJ FTP: Lost Look What You've Done fortune (sinking) Transcripts: https://www.metradio.ca/project-feature/playing-by-ear/ Produced by Natalie Chuck

9 MAG 2024 · 2006-2015. Tragedy strikes the Chin family, more than once. Natalie navigates loss and great change as a teenager. Featuring: Peter Patersdorfer and Natalie Chuck performing Little Talks Yuli and cobs performing Just Give Me a Reason Background music by DJ FTP: fortune (sinking) Look What You've Done fortune (sinking) Transcripts: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metradio.ca%2Fproject-feature%2Fplaying-by-ear%2F&token=71d259-1-1715264779956 Produced by Natalie Chuck

1 MAG 2024 · 1996-2005. Natalie narrates the first few years of her life, her mother's foray into motherhood & tells of drastic changes made in the family dynamic. Featuring: Fralita performing Un-Break My Heart Natalie Chuck performing I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman Background music by DJ FTP: Lost healing Look What You've Done Transcripts: www.metradio.ca/project-feature/playing-by-ear/ Produced by Natalie Chuck

25 APR 2024 · 1986-1995. Natalie learns more about her family history, tells the story of her parents' first date & paints a picture of Toronto in the late 80s. Featuring: Ziye Hu performing Fernando Natalie Chuck performing Try Background music by DJ FTP: healing Lost Look What You've Done Transcripts: www.metradio.ca/project-feature/playing-by-ear/ Produced by Natalie Chuck

18 APR 2024 · 1976-1985. Now 12 years old, Donna navigates tweenhood, immigrating to Canada & independent music listening. Her sister Sharon recounts stories from their upbringing. Featuring: Carina Bianchini performing Manic Monday Sean Kua performing Karma Chameleon Background music by DJ FTP: fortune (sinking) Look What You've Done Lost Transcripts: https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metradio.ca%2Fproject-feature%2Fplaying-by-ear%2F&token=87bf51-1-1713470075203Produced by Natalie Chuck

10 APR 2024 · 1963-1975. Welcome to Playing by Ear! Natalie introduces her mother and narrates her early life growing up in Jamaica.

3 APR 2024 · After diving deep into history for the last three episodes, in the final installemnt of the Artery, Micah and Delphine are taking a look at the current state of Toronto's music scene. What's it defined by? Where are the hubs? Does it even... exist?!  Guests: Camryn Montebruno and Billy Wild Transcript: https://www.metradio.ca/project-feature/the-artery/

27 MAR 2024 · In the third episode of the Artery, Micah and Delphine are joined by a very special guest as they take a mind-bending trip through the emergence of Toronto's rap and hip hop scene. Guest: Mindbender Supreme (a.k.a. Addi Stewart) Transcript: https://www.metradio.ca/project-feature/the-artery/