The Tokyo Summer Olympics were unique in several ways - no crowds, delayed a year, sweltering heat and athletes bringing mental health into the mainstream. 

In this episode I'm joined by Jassett Crooks, a Therapist with the Canadian Mental Health Association. We talk about the impact that professional sports and fame puts on mental health. In particular, we discuss Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka. 

Show Notes:

Toyko Olympics 

How Simone & Naomi are changing the conversation on mental health

For over 3 decades Marlene Corey has been a TV Producer/Director and has worked contract assignments with TSN, CBC Sports and Dome Productions all while being a full time staff Producer with Cogeco. 

Marlene recently received the Athena Award as part of the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in May 2021. 

In this episode we chat about the power of community and collaboration. Her journey into journalism and the importance of mentoring. 

Show Notes:

Athena Award

Athena International 

Your TV

Last week AMAZON bought MGM for $8.45 billion.  And a few weeks ago there was the AT&T merger with Warner Media and Discovery. This could be a pivotal moment for Big Tech and Industry.

In this episode of KC Keeping It Real, Sarah Marrs, Chicago Film Critic & Writer, is back to explain the significance of this deal. Is this the start of more mergers? What does this mean for your Amazon Prime viewing? How will this impact the theatre experience?

Sarah breaks it all down for us. 

Show Notes:

Warner Borthers Discovery 

New York Times article

Good luck, Amazon. Unpacking MGM’s vault may be harder than it sounds

Lainey Gossip