Each day, Rich Terfry and Radio 2 Drive wraps up your day with music and stories about the interesting things going on in the world. Now, you can follow along at home. Here are the stories we're talking about today.
FEATURES:
The Background Check: At 5:10 p.m. today, listen for Three stories about Birthday girl, Fiona Apple. One of them is true. If you can guess, send your answer to Twitter, Facebook, or email r2drive@cbc.ca
Rear-View Mirror: Rich has reached into his record collection and pulled out a song beloved by Country music lovers, but hated by the artist responsible. George Jones and "He Stopped Loving You Today." Listen to the entire story behind this great song here.
JUNK IN THE TRUNK
Bored waiting for the light to change? In this town in Germany, you can pass the time playing pong!
The story of a man from Honduras who built a helicopter out of garbage.
All you need to get by in the kitchen.
Traditionally, the music of Metallica provides an opportunity to get one's aggression out. This time around, Metallica helps take the edge off:
Here's the ultimate cat-video compilation:
Just in time for TIFF! A seagull from San Francisco makes a thrilling and beautiful film:
SHOWTIME
3:40 p.m.
This ex-boyfriend stowed away in an attic for 12 years!
4:10 p.m.
Re-runs make you feel better, restoring energy and drive!
5:30 p.m.
Horror movies can help you to better understand abstract art!
6:10 p.m.
This dude was mad that the pelican was getting more fish than he could catch.
New Music today from Bob Dylan, Patrick Watson & Metric
Happy Birthday today to David Clayton Thomas of Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Remembering Mel Torme on what would have been his 87th Birthday