Episodes
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People don’t think Graham Isador is losing his sight. They think he’s an asshole.
Short Sighted is an attempt to explain what vision loss feels like by exploring how it sounds.
Written and hosted by master storyteller Graham Isador, the show’s mini episodes are an intimate and irreverent look at accessibility and its personal impacts.
Get lost in someone else’s life. From a mysterious childhood spent on the run, to a courageous escape from domestic violence, each season of Personally invites you to explore the human experience in all its complexity, one story — or season — at a time. This is what it sounds like to be human.
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Let's Not Be Kidding may be over, but Gavin isn't going anywhere! Hear him, joined by his funniest friends in the biz, every week on Because News: the funniest news quiz out there. Find the show here: https://link.chtbl.com/9DpgoSe9
In this episode: Cliff Cardinal, Jan Caruana, and Craig Lauzon take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford. -
Gavin shares what it was like to come to the realisation his mom, Donna, was losing her memory and sense of her place in the world. And how being able to find the funny moments is vital to surviving the slow tragedy of Alzheimer's disease.
Hear all 7 episodes of Let's Not Be Kidding now by logging in to CBC Listen or by subscribing to the CBC Stories Premium channel (apple.co/cbcstories), where episodes are also ad free.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/let-s-not-be-kidding-transcripts-listen-1.6824953 -
Gavin’s mom, Donna, was his protector and champion growing up. This episode zooms in on the experiences of gay kids and their fiercely protective moms. Featuring Scott Thompson, Aurora Browne, and surprising entries from Donna Crawford's journal.
Hear all 7 episodes of Let's Not Be Kidding now by logging in to CBC Listen or by subscribing to the CBC Stories Premium channel (apple.co/cbcstories), where episodes are also ad free.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/let-s-not-be-kidding-transcripts-listen-1.6824953 -
Gavin talks about Donna’s “looping phase.” People with dementia repeat the same questions, fixate on things…and drive their loved ones crazy. Featuring Jann Arden, Aurora Browne, Gavin's husband Kyle, who – according to Donna – invented the Christmas tree.
Hear all 7 episodes of Let's Not Be Kidding now by logging in to CBC Listen or by subscribing to the CBC Stories Premium channel (apple.co/cbcstories), where episodes are also ad free.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/let-s-not-be-kidding-transcripts-listen-1.6824953 -
As the Sondheim song goes, our legacy is principally children and art. This episode is a portrait of Donna Crawford, artist & mother–and an exploration of what happens when the traits that define us dissolve altogether.
Hear all 7 episodes of Let's Not Be Kidding now by logging in to CBC Listen or by subscribing to the CBC Stories Premium channel (apple.co/cbcstories), where episodes are also ad free.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/let-s-not-be-kidding-transcripts-listen-1.6824953 -
Denial is no longer an option when your loved one drives the wrong way down a highway. This episode is full of driving horror stories, and advice from an Alzheimer's expert on how–and when–to take away the keys.
Hear all 7 episodes of Let's Not Be Kidding now by logging in to CBC Listen or by subscribing to the CBC Stories Premium channel (apple.co/cbcstories), where episodes are also ad free.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/let-s-not-be-kidding-transcripts-listen-1.6824953 -
There’s no place like the home. There comes a point when living at home becomes dangerous for someone with dementia. And too much for their family to handle. Gavin and producer, David Carroll, talk about the angst of coming to that decision.
Hear the finale of Let's Not Be Kidding now by logging in to CBC Listen or by subscribing to the CBC Stories Premium channel (apple.co/cbcstories), where episodes are also ad free.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/let-s-not-be-kidding-transcripts-listen-1.6824953 -
Gavin and Kyle take Donna on one last trip to NYC in this final episode.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/let-s-not-be-kidding-transcripts-listen-1.6824953 -
Join comedian Gavin Crawford on his journey through laughter and tears in the seven-part series Let's Not Be Kidding. As he navigates the heartbreak of watching his mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Gavin finds humour and comfort swapping stories with fellow comedians, friends and family who have experienced the same struggles.
Silly, sweet, hilarious, and harrowing, Let’s Not Be Kidding is a guiding light for anyone dealing with the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. Released weekly on Mondays, starting May 1, 2023.
