In this Beatlology Interview, Apple Records creative director John Kosh tells us the design disagreement he had about the back cover of Abbey Road. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Tonight we tell the bumpy story of the goalie mask. Nobody wanted it. Except one goalie. And he transformed the game. “We Regret To Inform You” 7pm tonite CBC Radio

Thrilled that Apostrophe podcast “We Regret To Inform You” hits the air on CBC Radio today as a summer replacement series. The show tells stories of famous people who faced debilitating career rejection + how they overcame it all to achieve remarkable success. CBC Radio 11:30am

Back in ‘69, John Lennon wanted to record “Give Peace a Chance” in a hotel room in Montreal. In this Beatlology interview, producer André Perry tells us how he came to record the song & how surprised he was when Lennon put his name + studio address on the label: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Today is our last episode of the 2025 season. 👋 As always, we turn the show over to our listeners and answer their questions. “Ask Terry” 11:30am CBC Radio (Pod drops at noon)

While there are car stunts in movies, there are also some toe-curling car stunts in commercials, too. Today we tell the stories of some of the most famous car stunts in ads. Including that time Volkswagen drove a Beetle into a lake. 11:30am CBC Radio (podcast drops at noon)

Car stunts are not just the stuff of movies. They are often employed in commercials. Today we tell stories behind the most famous car stunt ads in history. Including the time an Audi drove up a ski hill. 11:30am Under The Influence CBC Radio

People with disabilities have enormous purchasing power. Trillion$ worldwide. Today we talk about the creative ways marketers advertise to the disabled. 11:30am CBC Radio (Podcast drops at noon)

Last call for “Ask Terry” questions. Got a question about a commercial? About the advertising industry? About a certain brand? About Under The Influence? Best questions will be answered on our last ep of the season. Drop them here.

It’s our annual Brand Envy episode. Today we celebrate 5 Canadian brands that I admire. From a chocolate bar to a certain TV show. 11:30am CBC Radio (podcast drops at noon)

Only two people were with the Beatles from the Cavern to the solo years. One was Mal Evans. Faithful roadie, resourceful assistant, confidante. His life was fascinating - and tragic. Hear my Beatlology interview with Ken Womack, Mal’s biographer: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Today we celebrate five great Canadian brands. A cosmetics empire. A band. An ice cream company. A chocolate bar. And a certain TV show. 11:30am CBC Radio

Any Stevie Wonder fans out there? We need someone to read the next Fun Fact on Under The Influence. Here’s a link to record it - it’s easy: telbee.io/channel/hxr1...

Today we re-visit our first episode of the season. Where fictional TV & movie characters endorse products - not the actors themselves - but the characters they portray. And sometimes they hilariously break the time/space continuum. 11:30am CBC Radio

Ian Leslie has a fascinating theory. That Lennon & McCartney communicated to each other in their song lyrics throughout the Beatle years. And he backs that up with a detailed new book: “John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs” We interviewed Ian to talk about it: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Any Schitt’s Creek fans out there? We need someone to record this week’s Fun Fact: telbee.io/channel/hxr1...

We all love our pets. Today we look at the creative ways pet companies advertise to pet owners. Including a story about Dolly Parton’s “Doggie Parton” fashion line. 11:30am Under The Influence CBC Radio (podcast drops at noon)

Make the trip seem shorter. Listen to a podcast everyone in the car can enjoy: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/u...

We all love our pets. And money is no object. Pet Marketing is big business. Today we look at the creative ways pet companies market to pet owners. 11:30am Under The Influence CBC Radio

Jann Haworth co-designed the Sgt. Pepper album cover. She never heard the music before working on the cover, there is a typo that has bothered her for decades & the story of who picked the faces is surprising. Listen to my interview with Jann here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Today is our annual “Bookmarks” episode. We’ll look at a new book that maintains Lennon & McCartney always communicated to each other via song lyrics. And a book about Lorne Michaels & why he insists SNL writers create sketches late at night. 11:30am CBC Radio (podcast drops at noon)

Today is our annual “Bookmarks” episode. This is the day we gather up all the interesting stories that didn’t fit into our regular shows. And save them for this episode. Here are a few of the books we’ll be talking about. 11:30am Under The Influence CBC Radio

If you’re making an effort to buy Canadian products, why not try listening to Canadian podcasts. There are a lot of excellent ones. Just look for the red maple leaf on your podcast app.

When Trump’s Education Secretary confused A.I. with A One, the steak sauce jumped at the opportunity. When McDavid scored the overtime goal in the Four Nations hockey tournament, McDonald’s re-branded as “McDavid’s” for one week. 11:30am CBC Radio (Podcast drops at noon)

When McDavid scored the winning goal in the Four Nations hockey tournament, McDonald's rebranded for a week. When Trump's Education Secretary confused A.I. with A One, the steak sauce had some fun with it. "Seizing the Moment" 11:30am Under The Influence CBC Radio

It’s that time already. Got a question about a commercial you like? Or hate? Got a question about advertising? Or Under The Influence? Post them here. Best ones get aired on the show.

Calling all Under The Influence listeners: We need someone to read the next Fun Fact. We pick two people every week. Here’s the link to record it (easy): telbee.io/channel/hxr1...

Public Service Announcements have to compete with every other commercial out there. And do it with almost no media budget. So the ideas have to be powerful. Today, we look at some of the best PSAs from around the world. 11:30am CBC Radio (podcast drops at noon)

Jann Haworth co-designed the famous Sgt. Pepper album cover. Listen to her fascinating story: ▪️Who came up with the idea. ▪️The typo that’s bothered her for years. ▪️Hear Jann explode quite a few myths surrounding the cover. The Beatlology Interviews: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

What commercial should be in the Advertising Hall of Fame? Let us know  - add your nomination here: cbc.ca/aircheck Join me and Ian on Cross Country Checkup today. 5pm-6pm. CBC Radio One.

On Sunday, I’ll be joining Cross Country Checkup to talk about advertising. Nominate your favourite commercials, jingles and slogans. Just fill out this online survey: cbc.ca/aircheck Talk to you on Sunday! 5pm - 6pm Cross Country Checkup CBC Radio

The world of marketing has had a lucrative relationship with James Bond. 007 has appeared in many ads over the years. Even Bond villains have advertised everything from breakfast cereals to credit cards. 11:30am CBC Radio One (podcast drops at noon)

James Bond has a long history starring in commercials. So do Bond villains. "Brand. James Brand.” Today on Under The Influence. CBC Radio One 11:30am

Need a good laugh? Today we listen to commercial outtakes and bloopers. Actors flub lines. Celebs have meltdowns. And actors get a git of the figgles. 11:30am CBC Radio (Podcast drops at noon)

We need someone to read the Fun Fact for an upcoming episode of Under The Influence. Here’s a link to record it. It’s easy: speak-to.us/apostrophe

Need a good laugh? Today we listen to commercial bloopers and outtakes. Yep, actors get words hilariously wrong. Celebrities have meltdowns. And sometimes, actors just get a fit of the giggles. “Commercial Outtakes” 11:30am Under The Influlence CBC Radio One

A new book launched yesterday. Author Ian Leslie has a fascinating premise - that John and Paul communicated to each other through song lyrics - during the Beatle years. And he makes a very compelling case. Listen to our interview with Ian: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Today we tell the stories behind some of the best athlete endorsement commercials. Including the story of the superstar hockey player who got “two minutes for looking so good.” CBC Radio (Podcast drops at noon)

Sorry folks, Under The Influence been preempted today in Ontario. Show will air out west later.

Athletes have endorsed products for decades. Today, we tell the stories behind some of the most interesting sports star campaigns. Including the story of a certain hockey player who got two minutes “for looking so good.” 11:30am CBC Radio

The New York Times chose “Yoko” as its Book of the Week. Listen to our talk with insightful author David Sheff. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Today we ask - what is the busiest day of the year for: Pizza delivery. Vets. Emergency rooms. Plumbers. Restaurants. Sex. Dating apps. Weddings. Airbnb. The answers are surprising. 11:30am CBC Radio (podcast drops at noon)

Today on Under The Influence we ask an interesting question. What is the busiest day of the year for: Pizza delivery. Plumbers. Dating apps. Sex. Weddings. Fire departments. Airbnb. Taxis. Vets. The answers are surprising. 11:30am CBC Radio

Time to promote Canadian podcasts in the USA. A big, 10-storey thank you to @amazonmusic for featuring Under The Influence in Times Square NYC. Listen on Amazon Music.

Did Yoko break up the Beatles? Or - did she actually keep them together until the Abbey Road album? Author David Sheff’s new book will convince you to completely re-evaluate Yoko. Hear our chat with David in the latest Beatlology Interview: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

One day in 1968, Paul Saltzman walked up to an ashram in India. Little did he know the Beatles were there, too. Listen to his fascinating story about meeting the Beatles, and watching them compose Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da. “The Beatlology Interviews” 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Today we celebrate legendary Canadian brands. From tools to giants. 11:30am CBC Radio (Podcast drops at noon)

Not only should we buy Canadian, we should listen Canadian. There are so many great Canadian podcasts. How do you find them? Look for the leaf.

Politicians often co-opt pop songs as their campaign songs. But some are only interested in a “section” of a song - not the entire lyric. That’s when trouble happens. 11:30am CBC Radio (Podcast drops at noon)

With elections coming up, we thought it would be fun to look at political campaign songs. Campaign songs go a long way back - and lately, candidates co-op pop songs. Sometimes it works, sometimes it hits a bad note. 11:30am CBC Radio