"From Ms magazine to Indigenous sovereignty, Gloria Steinem's story is bigger than the headlines. Join me for a conversational, progressive take on what her life teaches us about building institutions that treat equality as a base line."
"This is a short reflection on voice, character and responsibility. If you work behind a mic, or just love a good story, this one is for you."
From Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 Rocky Horror Picture Show to Pennywise in It and the screen-stealing butler in Clue, Tim Curry's career spanned stage, screen and TV. We honour his three Tony nominated Broadway runs, his 2025 memoir Vagabond and the courage he showed after a 2012 stroke left him using a wheel chair.
"A radio veteran fondly remembers playing Dolly's hits starting in 1974 and asks: how do we honour her without turning her into code? Expect heart, humour and a nod to First Nations readers."
"barbara findlay passed awazy Saturday, August 22nd 2026 - the same night Metro Vancouver recorded its biggest lightning event ever. Was it her return as thunder? A tribute to a Canadian pioneer who made belonging possible."
"Ever feel like you're managing everyone else's feelings but your own? You're not alone. This lighthearted reflection explores both the value and the cost of emotional labour."
"If you've ever wanted to debate the ethics of AI while watching the rain roll in off the Pacific, you're in the right place. Come for the ideas, stay for the spirited existential conversations that might change how you see the world."
"Hockey sticks, clothing, cement, dairy, alcohol and other Canadian products could face a 50% US tarriff starting tomorrow. Join me for a thoughtful - and mildly sarcastic - look at what this could mean for workers, businesses and consumers on both sides of the border."
AI might be brilliant, but it's not automatically wise. In the wrtong hands, it's just colonialism with better branding and a shinier interface.
Ever wonder what happens when gravity ghosts us? Project Anchor, the leaked NASA paper claims 7.3 seconds of Zero Gravity on August 12th 2026 - meaning tomorrow could have, among other thingss, spoons hovering and bins orbiting; pure West Coast pandemonium. As your thoughtful Boomer, JAFO, I've got the scoop, the satire and the what-ifs.
"HIV rates are rising again in Canada and that makes clinic closures feel a lot less theoretical. This short commentary asks who wins when proven care gets replaced by bureaucratic tidying."
"From good deeds to self-deception, this episode asks whether we are driven by prinicple or personal payoff. It is philosophy with a pulse and maybe a little provincial attitude."
"Pride, politics and Pacific sunsets - this BC Day episode captures the spirit of the Canada's West Coast. Thoughtful, relatable and just a little cheeky. Spend five minutes with me, JAFO and see BC from a different angle."
"What happens when wildfire warnings, Indigenous fire stewardship and AI collide in one very Canadian conversation? Join me for a grounded look at the 30-30-30 rule and what it means for real life on the West Coast."
"The JAFO Report explained in 60 seconds."
The JAFO Report is my platform as a West Coast, Canadian Boomer with decades in the entertainment industry, where I share thoughtful and humorous insights on life, culture, social issues and politics. Join me in exploring everything from lighthearted tech musings to serious reflections on family dynamics, fostering conversations that resonate across generations — all in less than five minutes.
New episodes are uploaded Tuesday and Thursday mornings around 4:00am PT. If you are unable to download from your podcast provider, feel free to email us to be added to our MP3 email list.
Special thanks to my old friend, colleague and radio guy, Zane, for lending me his voice to introduce each episode.
As I call New Westminster home, I recognize and respect that New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halkomelem speaking peoples. I acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. As a City, we are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
