Susan is passionate about the transformative power of stories, and how they help us better understand one other and our community.
Hosted by: Susan Johnston, Micah Petti and Gianluca Petti
Airs: Every Friday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Coming up at 7:00 AM on May 9th, 2025:
Grotto: Bill Staubi and Sam Loewen join us to talk about the new Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) exhibition, celebrating Staubi’s unwavering support for queer artists and commitment to Ottawa’s contemporary art scene. Author Pratap Reddy talks about his new book, Remaindered People & Other Stories.

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Date	Host	Highlight	On Demand
May. 2, 2025	Susan Johnston. Micah Petti. Gianluca Petti.	Skin (by Catherine Bush). Writersfest. Jane's Walk. New music.	available
Apr. 25, 2025	Susan Johnston. Micah Petti. Brecken Hancock.	Democracy. Ottawa Irish Film Festival. National Poetry Month.	available
Apr. 18, 2025	Susan Johnston, Gianluca Petti, Brecken Hancock	I Remember Lights	available
Apr. 11, 2025	Susan Johnston	Cinephonic's Refuge. Michael Blouin talks Hard Electric. The Phoenix Players preview 1979.	available
Apr. 4, 2025	Susan Johnston, Gianluca Petti, Micah Petti	Sultans of String and Caitlin Galway	available
Mar. 28, 2025	Susan Johnston, Micah Petti, Gianluca Petti	March 28th	available

Blending her love for good coffee and good conversation, Susan dives deep into the creative process and encourages her guests to help us understand their sources of inspiration, craft, and vision. Some of her favourite interviews feature guests who may be sharing their work publicly for the first time. Listen live on CKCU 93.1 FM every Friday from 7-9 AM, or anytime on demand.