Are you ready to take a wild ride through history as we uncover the dark secrets of the past? You‘ll hear tales of murderous historical figures, unbelievable events, mysterious deaths, scandals that rocked nations, ghostly sightings at famous landmarks, and stories of hauntings that have spanned centuries. Each episode of Haunted History takes you on a journey through the ages through a captivating storytelling experience that will leave you wanting more. You can find Haunted History w ...
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Sunday House Call is an evidenced-based medicine and science show broadcast live from the studios of 580 CFRA in Ottawa, Canada. Its stated aim is to provide the opportunity for our guests to discuss their ideas and the basic science that led to their latest research without the need to encapsulate their life’s work into a 30 second soundbite. The show strives to provide medical information to our listeners that is credible, unbiased and backed by evidence, not anecdote. Nothing can take the ...
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The art of conversation is being lost in this soundbite, texting, posting addicted culture. But conversation is at the very heart of relationship. It is through conversation that we develop truly authentic, lasting human connection.Profoundly Human is a series of interviews that celebrates the art of conversation.Matthew Kelly is a New York Times bestselling author with more than 30 books that have sold more than 50 million copies. Over the past 30 years, he has traveled to more than 150 cou ...
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33: Icebound: The Tale of Franklin’s Lost Expedition
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Today’s story is one shrouded in mystery; it’s the tale of an ambitious expedition that met with disaster, resulting in the death and disappearance of 129 souls. The many searches and recovery missions in the years that followed only produced more questions. Why were the abandoned ships found so far apart from each other? Had there been any survivo…
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32: FROM THE ARCHIVE: Poltergeist: A Cursed Movie Set
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Even though we are away on holiday this week, we are still busy prepping for our fall season and are introducing some exciting changes which will be announced very soon! In the meantime check out this popular episode from our archive! - Megan & Chloë Poltergeist: A Cursed Movie Set Unexplainable oddities on set, a plethora of injuries and malfuncti…
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and dissects your health-related questions!
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and dissects your health-related questions!
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31: In the Sea of Tranquility: The Moon Landing Explained
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When the US government launched the Apollo 11 spacecraft in 1969, two American men became the first humans to trod upon the surface of Earth’s moon. Now this story is mainly one of triumph and marks the beginning of a new great age of exploration. But what events transpired that catapulted the US government to push for this mission? And what are so…
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Dr. Barry Dworkin has returned once again, and he's taking all your health-related texts and calls until Noon! And if you have an annoying song that keeps getting stuck in your head for no reason, there is a life hack for that. We describe what 'earworms' are, and how we counter them.
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and takes your health-related questions. He also delivers information about artificial sweeteners and how to prevent bloating.
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and takes your health-related questions during this August heatwave. He also delivers information about CPAP machines and a certain bug that has health benefits.
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What is now known as one of the most haunted places in America, first began as a sanctuary offering respite and care for the unfortunate. Soon however it devolved into madness, mayhem and murder. Today's story is on the history and haunting of Rolling Hills Asylum. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/res…
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and takes your health-related questions on this sunny July day. And as you'll hear throughout today's playlist, the main theme is linked to a man's best friend. The opening monologue, however, is taking aim at a well-known health organization.
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and takes your calls on another edition of CFRA House Calls!
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and takes your health-related questions on a sunny Sunday morning.
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28: Dark Waters: The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood
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The In the early morning hours of November 29th, 1981, just off the coast of Catalina Island, the lifeless body of famous Hollywood actress Natalie Wood was found drifting in the water. What drove Natalie to meet her end that way, and who – if anyone – is responsible for her death? Today I am telling you the tale of the mysterious death of Natalie …
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Dr. Barry Dworkin takes your health-related questions and texts!
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The calls are rolling in fast and furious, as Dr. Barry Dworkin takes your health-related questions on the eve of Canada Day. Meantime, there is a Meningitis vaccine that post-secondary students should be getting. We explain further right off the top of the show. Plus, can living skin be attached to the surface of a robot? We stir up that scientifi…
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27: Ice Cream Blonde: The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd
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On the morning of December 16th 1935, Hollywood starlet Thelma Todd was found slumped over in her brown Lincoln after a lavish night out, in an apparent suicide. However as questions surrounding her death began to arise, it would soon become clear that this was not a simple cut-and-dry case. Today I am telling you the tale of the unsolved death of …
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and takes your health-related questions on the CFRA textboard!
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26: Wrath of the Gods: The Deadly Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
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In the late summer of 79 AD, Ancient Rome experienced one of the most deadly volcanic eruptions in history. The eruption completely obliterated everything in its wake, leaving a death toll of over 20,000 souls. Today I am telling you the story of the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Meg…
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Dr. Barry Dworkin returns from a two-week break and opens the conversation with a lesson on why words matter in today's healthcare system. Later in the show, he chats with Dr. David Jacobs about cancer screenings, and the debate surrounding mandatory screening requirements. And in between, he takes your calls and emails!…
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25: In the Dead of the Night: The Dark Strangler
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In the 1920s a killer known as The Dark Strangler terrorized cities across the United States and into Canada. He would claim the lives of at least 26 victims before finally being apprehended and sentenced to hang, becoming known as one of the most prolific serial killers of the time. Today, I'm telling you the chilling true story of Earl Leonard Ne…
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Dr. Barry Dworkin is here on STAT weekends, and the phone lines are open! Get your health-related questions answered on CFRA's House Calls!
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24: Ghost Ship: The Curse of the Mary Celeste
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On December 4th, 1872, the Mary Celeste, a merchant ship, was found adrift and abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. The last entry in the ship’s log had been penned ten days prior. The ship’s cargo was untouched, its provisions, aplenty. The crew’s personal belongings lay intact. In fact, nothing seemed largely amiss aboard the ship, which was dishevel…
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The next medication battle has begun. Are we about to see Ozempic 2.0? Dr. Barry Dworkin elaborates further in Segment 1. Then, he opens up the phone lines and takes your calls!
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and takes your health-related questions!
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23: Edgar Allan Poe: The Mysterious Death of the Master of Macabre
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Edgar Allen Poe is a name that resonates with many. Even if you haven't read his writing directly, chances are you've encountered something influenced by the master of macabre. But how he met his end is shrouded in mystery. What led to the death of the 'father of the detective story'? Was it an accident? Was it self-inflicted? Or perhaps… it was so…
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the show with a tough conversation about weight loss management. Then, he opens the phone lines and takes your texts.
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Dr. Barry Dworkin sifts through the CFRA textboard and takes your health-related questions!
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22: Forty Whacks: The True Tale of Lizzie Borden
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"Lizzie Borden took an axe/She gave her mother forty whacks/When she saw what she had done/She gave her father forty-one" You may have heard this playground rhyme before, but did you know that it was inspired by the true tale of the infamous murderess, Lizzie Borden? Lizzie, in a fit of fury, is said to have ruthlessly and mercilessly killed her pa…
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and takes your texts!
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Dr. Barry Dworkin talks to Dr. Christopher Labos, a cardiologist and medical writer with a degree in epidemiology about his new book "Does Coffee Cause Cancer?" and so much more.By webmaster@bellmedia.ca
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21: The Mad Prince of Korea And The Murders That Haunted The Royal Court
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On the morning of July 12th 1762, the body of Crown Prince Sado was removed from the rice chest that he was forced to enter the week prior by his father, King Yeongjo. Over the course of the week, Prince Sado would beg and plead to be released, his cried ignored until eventually he succumbed to the fierce heat, dehydration and starvation. But why w…
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and reads your texts during an Easter Sunday edition of CFRA House Calls!
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Dr. Barry Dworkin sifts through the textboard and takes your health-related questions!
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20: The Countess Who Fooled the Queen: Jeanne de la Motte's Diamond Necklace Scam
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Tales of grand heists and elaborate scams have long captivated our imaginations and among these daring exploits, one story stands out as particularly audacious - the tale of a self-proclaimed countess who dared to deceive none other than the Queen of France herself. Jeanne de la Motte, a noblewoman fallen on hard times (or so she would say), orches…
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and takes your texts!
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The wait is over! Season 2 of Haunted History Premiers next Tuesday. Join us for a captivating storytelling experience like no other. A time-traveling ride through history's most scandalous secrets, shocking events, and of course, haunted places. Haunted History is produced by SoundBite Studios with host Megan Alda and writer/researcher Chloë Kibbe…
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and takes your texts!
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the phone lines and takes your texts!
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens the show with a candid discussion about the measles outbreak, and how different parts of the world have been handling this uptick. Then, he opens the phone lines and takes your calls!
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Dr. Barry Dworkin starts the show with a burning rant about healthcare burnout. Then, he takes your health-related questions and sifts through the CFRA textboard.
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Dr. Barry Dworkin doesn't take a day off, not even on Super Bowl Sunday! Submit your health-related questions anytime to the CFRA textboard, and he'll read them on the air! Or you can call in every Sunday at 11AM.
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Dr. Barry Dworkin opens up the phone lines and tackles your health-related questions!
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Dr. Barry Dworkin tackles family doctor politics, then takes your calls and emails.
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Dr. Barry Dworkin takes your health-related questions on a chilly Sunday morning.
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Dr. Barry Dworkin starts the show with a passionate speech about weight loss management, and where Ozempic should come into play. Then, he opens the phone lines and reads your texts.
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Dr. Barry Dworkin takes your health-related questions, as we ring in the new year!
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Dr. Dworkin answers your medical questions!
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Dr. Dworkin answers your medical questions!
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Our stories here at Haunted History often revolve around the misdeeds of cruel people, societal ills, and unexplained phenomena. But what about the natural world? Nature, in all its splendor and power, knows not right from wrong. Today, I am telling you the story of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, one of the worst winter storms in history. It was the day…
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Dr. Dworkin answers your medical questions!
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