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Good evening The Moosa Slobodian Network Friends,

I would like to give a huge thank you to Ted woloshyn for joining me again on the show. I always appreciate the time he gives me.

You can listen to the chat here:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/9EVleR48ZYc?si=y4eB2igal0wQNmrM

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hRCjGzzcEQfv8jYfZYQXW?si=9QKOxxmgQRKzSQmjY8u-8Q

Show Notes:

• Lloyd Robertson’s Legacy and Trusted Reputation: During the official episode on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, Aliasgar Moosa and Ted Woloshyn discussed the passing of legendary news anchor Lloyd Robertson, who was widely recognized as the most trusted figure in Canadian broadcasting due to an authoritative voice and exceptional vocal control (00:28:15). Ted Woloshyn shared personal experiences meeting Lloyd Robertson during Hospital for Sick Children telethons while working at CFRB and noted that Lloyd Robertson was the first person approached for Ted Woloshyn’s podcast launched in September 2021, agreeing to participate out of kindness without promoting a book or show (00:30:11).
• Interviewing Lloyd Robertson and the Art of Conversation: Ted Woloshyn reflected on recording an interview with Lloyd Robertson using the Riverside platform, admitting initial nervousness about interviewing a broadcasting legend, which Lloyd Robertson quickly alleviated by providing comfort and maintaining a fresh storytelling approach (00:32:03). Both participants emphasized that effective interviewing relies on the art of conversation, making guests and audiences feel at ease in a shared room (00:35:10). Furthermore, Ted Woloshyn highlighted Lloyd Robertson’s extensive post-anchor career hosting W5 and covering major national and international events like royal visits and the Olympics (00:36:07).

• Economics of Modern Broadcasting and the Decline of Traditional Media: Addressing the changing media landscape, Ted Woloshyn and Aliasgar Moosa noted that national news broadcasts have experienced declining viewership and revenues compared to twenty years ago, resulting in reduced compensation for traditional anchors (00:37:26). Ted Woloshyn pointed out that television talk shows are declining in favor of low-overhead podcasts, referencing Conan O’Brien’s observations, while massive financial investments have shifted entirely to sports broadcasting figures like Al Michaels, Tom Brady, and Joe Buck (00:39:36). Both reflected on learning their craft from early broadcasting giants like Lloyd Robertson, Wally Crowder, and David Marson (00:40:37).
• David Marson, CFNY Radio, and the Evolution of Radio Careers: The conversation shifted to the recent passing of David Marson, with Ted Woloshyn recalling their time working together at CFNY where the station encouraged unformatted creativity, allowing staff to be themselves and use radio as the theater of the mind (00:41:45). Ted Woloshyn contrasted this era’s career progression—where broadcasters started in small markets like Peterborough or Smiths Falls before reaching major markets—with contemporary graduates who immediately secure major market positions in cities like Toronto primarily due to cost-saving measures (00:43:06).
• Challenges Facing Local Radio, Telecom Ownership, and Station Closures: Aliasgar Moosa and Ted Woloshyn examined whether independent, smaller station owners face the same audience and advertising revenue challenges as telecom-owned stations, agreeing that audience generation and client acquisition remain primary hurdles (00:44:20). Ted Woloshyn criticized telecom owners for broadcasting generic, out-of-town morning shows from Toronto into regions like northern Ontario or Alberta instead of maintaining local connections at community events, which ultimately contributed to station closures and acquisitions by smaller broadcast groups (00:45:45).
• The State of AM/FM Radio, Format Strategies, and Listener Habits: Discussing corporate cuts, Ted Woloshyn compared Rogers shutting down six stations simultaneously in a single day to Starbucks closing twenty Canadian locations, describing both as purely business decisions (00:47:58). They analyzed format viability, noting that while AM stations struggle to compete with FM in music quality, specialized formats like 680 News maintain success through their continuous 15-minute news wheel providing weather, sports, traffic, and headlines for commuters, whereas talk radio stations like CFRB or News Talk 1010 achieve much higher time spent listening (00:48:54).
• Shift Away from Traditional Radio and Rise of Instant Digital News: Aliasgar Moosa admitted to listening to less radio due to budget cutbacks, increased syndication, and the ability to consume sports and news updates in under thirty minutes digitally, though sports talk radio remains supported by teams tied to major league ticket sales (00:51:16). They agreed that traditional evening television news broadcasts have lost relevance because audiences access breaking developments on smartphones throughout the day, transforming evening broadcasts into historical recaps rather than breaking news, while noting that free digital news options abound despite newspaper paywalls (00:53:28).
• Upcoming Elections and Celebrity Endorsements: Discussing upcoming political races such as the United States midterms and the Toronto municipal election, Ted Woloshyn and Aliasgar Moosa noted that Rush band member Geddy Lee surprisingly endorsed Brad Bradford for mayor out of passionate concern for Toronto’s direction (00:55:28). They questioned whether celebrity endorsements from musicians, actors, or athletes actually influence voter decisions, with Aliasgar Moosa emphasizing that candidate platforms matter most, while Ted Woloshyn noted that devoted political movements, such as Donald Trump’s supporters in the MAGA group, pay close attention to political rhetoric (00:56:35).
• Political Discussion and Executive Actions: Ted Woloshyn and Aliasgar Moosa briefly touched on political topics, discussing voter behaviors among supporters regarding the economy and global conflicts. Ted Woloshyn noted that they prefer to avoid political discussions on their podcast, while pondering whether future political developments after the midterms might involve continued reliance on executive actions by the president rather than working through Congress (00:58:56).
• Toronto Blue Jays Season Performance: Ted Woloshyn and Aliasgar Moosa discussed the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team and their dramatic drop from first place to last place over three seasons (00:59:50). They debated the factors behind the poor performance, noting player injuries and questioning whether Vlatty’s struggles were a temporary glitch or a bad year, alongside mentioning controversies surrounding Vlatty’s comments about their contract (01:00:56).
• Blue Jays Roster Departures and Trade Deadline Moves: Ted Woloshyn and Aliasgar Moosa evaluated individual player futures and past roster changes, expressing doubt that Springer or Max Scherzer would return to the team, with Scherzer making a minimal salary compared to most teammates (01:01:58). Aliasgar Moosa and Ted Woloshyn also highlighted the loss of Chris Bassitt and discussed the team’s trade deadline moves, including acquiring promising young player Baitman (01:02:44).
• Ted Woloshyn Podcast Schedule and Availability: Ted Woloshyn outlined the broadcast schedule for their podcast, noting that frequency was reduced to about twice a month during the summer due to familial obligations. For October, the show returns to a weekly format, starting with a replay of an interview with David Marsden in the first week, followed by an appearance by Patrick McKenna and Ron James in the second week. Listeners can access past episodes spanning five years on tedwoloshyn.ca, as well as on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify (01:03:43).

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