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Ep61: A very Finnish Midsummer (updated)
Discover Finland and its midsummer traditions along with an original story in an updated version of A Finnish Midsummer that originally aired in July…
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana
Ep60: A special Canada Day broadcast
Welcome to a special Canada Day broadcast for Canada Day 2026
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana
38:49
Ep59: A conversation about a changing Canada
Part 2 of my series on Canada: Let's have a conversation about the last half century of Canada and what we can learn as we look to its future.
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana and Erwin Warkentin
20:45
Ep58: Do you know The Tragically Hip?
In part 1 of my tribute to Canada, we wander the corduroy roads and stand shoulder high with The Tragically Hip
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana
23:47
Ep57: Alternative music creating alternative spaces
We've covered punk, we've covered bars and gigs, now Johnny and I ask author Rhea Rollmann about the influence of alternative music on the alternative…
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana and Johnny Da Fink
41:38
25:42
Ep56: Creating game worlds with designer Brent Knowles
From the dark depths of the Underdark to the viking sagas inspired by Iceland, come explore the craft of game design and creating worlds with Brent…
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana
32:34
Ep55: Manufacturing reality
What's the connection between creating a fantasy world for Dungeons and Dragons and Albania? Are you living in a fantastical world of someone else's…
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana and Erwin Warkentin
17:55
Ep54: Manufacturing worlds - an introduction
Today we walk the shores of Midkemia, fflick our wands in Hogwarts and clash with lightsabers on Tatooine. Welcome to an introduction on building…
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana
13:27
Ep53: (Update) The Curious Case of the Disappearing Internet
If you were born in the last 35 years, your life has been defined by the Internet. The problem, the Internet that existed then is mostly already…
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana
16:28
Ep52: An anniversary, escaping an arranged marriage, and poker
We managed to get to episode #52. That means we've been on air for one full year. So today, we get to escape an arranged marriage, play some cards, look…
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana
34:07
Ep51: Are Video Games Art? Part 2: Nuance, Effort and West vs. East
Are Video games art? We weren't satisfied with Part 1 so we did a Part 2, this time we consider nuance, effort, and the split between western and…
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana and Erwin Warkentin
21:59
Ep50: Are Video Games Art? Part 1 - Brecht and the Ancient Greeks
Are video games art? In this first part, Dr. Erwin Warkentin and I attempt to dissect video games from the perspectives of interactive theatre, Bertolt…
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana and Erwin Warkentin
29:47
Ep49: Newfoundland Alternative music and CHMR with Johnny Nolan (Part 2)
Part two of our series on 80s and 90s alternative music from St. John's Newfoundland with my friend Johnny Nolan. Today we feature music from Schizoid…
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana
Ep48: Forging swords and knives with video game CEO Trent Oster
Power hammers, anvils, and belt grinders: Join us as we explore the hobby of video game CEO Trent Oster and nerd out about blacksmithing, knives, and…
 • Duleepa Wijayawardhana
Tales under the cat tree
Tales under the cat tree
Humans telling tales for humans (and their pets!) Come explore the wonderful worlds created by words: from technology and the future, to fiction and other realms. An exploration of our present, future, and humanity through storytelling.
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Projects
My Canada Project (2017)
Celebrating 150 years of Canada with personal stories
Travel Journals
Touring Asia (2004)
We climb Mt. Kinabalu, explore Thailand and my brother's wedding
Kilimanjaro Trek (2003)
Eight friends from Canada trek to the roof of Africa
Expedition Fishbait (2001)
Five friends explore the Broken Islands Group by kayak.

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