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S03 · E059Jul 23, 2026·4 min 25 secNew

Aspiring Tarot Card Reader

"Ever trust someone who refuses to use capital letters...with your future? This episode we dive into tarot cards, Craigslist vibes and why grammar might be the first thing we sacraficed to the universe."
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S03 · E054Jul 7, 2026·3 min 52 sec

Cacography — Bending Canadian English

"Language evolves, but here in Canada, it also chuckles quietly to itself. From pocket change nicknames to coast to coast slang, I reflect on how intentional misspelling shapes the way we connect. Equal parts insight and gentle wit, this episode offers a distinctly Canadian perspective on words - and the spaces between them."
#Canada
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S03 · E053Jul 2, 2026·3 min 42 sec

USA Celebrates Independance Day 250 July 4th 2026

"A Canadian look at America's 250th birthday, where the bunting is bright, the politics are loud and the contradictions are doing most of the talking. JAFO serves up a West Coast observation with sarcasm, history and a fair bit of side-eye."
#Canada#Politics#History
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S03 · E052Jun 30, 2026·3 min 42 sec

Canada Day Celebrates 159 July 1st 2026

"This episode looks at Canada through a thoughtul West Coast lens, with room for humour, Indigenous realities and a few uncomfortable truths. If you like your commentary smart, human and a little sardonic, this one's for you."
#Canada#Indigenous#West Coast
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S03 · E051Jun 25, 2026·4 min 9 sec

The Trump Influence — Kristi Noem and NovaRed Mining Inc.

What happens when a BC mining company brings in a high profile, and very polarizing US political figure? This episode connects the dots between Trump-era influence, Indigenous rights and the future of resource developement.
#Indigenous#Politics
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S03 · E050Jun 23, 2026·4 min 20 sec

Wallet Warfare — A Canadian Tradition

Canadians are fighting back...with their debit cards. It's "Wallet Warfare," a houmour-filled look at how refusing to spend can simetimes make the loudest statement. Join me, JAFO, for five minutes of thought, laughter and a good old Canadain perspective.
#Canada#Humour
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S03 · E049Jun 18, 2026·4 min 13 sec

National Indigenous People's Day — June 21st

"National Indigenous Peoples Day isn't just a date, June 21st 2026 - it's a reality check with a drumbeat. This week, your West Coast Boomer/Settler takes a thoughtful, slightly sideways look at where we are...and where we're still fumbling."
#Indigenous#West Coast#Personal
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“Stories from the edge of the continent — under five minutes, every time.”

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.