Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

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  • 27 minutes 19 seconds
    From Bonanza to Batman: When Fictional Characters Endorse Real Products

    In our first episode of 2025, we explore a strange aspect of advertising.


    Specifically, when TV and movie characters endorse products. Not the actors themselves - but the characters they portray.


    It's a trend that started in the early '60s with the Andy Griffith Show and Bonanza.


    Today, it includes characters like Breaking Bad's Walter White and even Phil Dunphy from Modern Family.


    Sometimes it's funny - and sometimes it bends the time/space continuum.


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    11 January 2025, 4:56 pm
  • 39 minutes 18 seconds
    Dave Cooks the Turkey

    As you might know, the team behind Under The Influence has more podcasts executive produced by Terry. The story in this episode of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe is the most requested Vinyl Cafe story of all time.


    "Today is the day Dave cooks the turkey!" Jess tells us why it gives her such pleasure to say those words, and plays the beloved story that has become a Christmas tradition for so many. So roll out the cookies, grab the wrapping paper or trim the tree as you enjoy "Dave Cooks the Turkey." And check out Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe for more holiday favourites.


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    23 December 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 42 minutes 53 seconds
    Rejecting Elf
    Another one of our favourite episodes from our sister podcast We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast and just in time for the holiday, is the rejection story of the movie Elf. This beloved and timeless Christmas classic, starring Will Ferrell brought in over $200M at the box office. But, back in 2000 the script was rejected by production companies, studios, directors and actors.

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    19 December 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 21 seconds
    Terry guests on Talk About Talk

    Terry was recently interviewed on Dr. Andrea Wojnicki's podcast, Talk About Talk. Andrea is an executive communications coach. She helps executives improve their communication skills and elevate their confidence and credibility.


    It is an interesting chat about communication. Hope you enjoy it.


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    14 December 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 1 minute 13 seconds
    Under the Influence LIVE: Cheers to 20 Years

    Believe it or not, this January will mark our 20th year on CBC. To celebrate the milestone, join us Feb 6th for a live podcast recording, a Q&A, live band, giveaways and yummy gin cocktails at Reid’s Distillery in Toronto. 


    Tickets here. 


    Time flies when you’re Under the Influence. Hope to see you there.


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    13 December 2024, 3:02 pm
  • 42 minutes 45 seconds
    The Beatlology Interviews: "Beatles ’64” director David Tedeschi
    I talk to director David Tedeschi about his new Beatles film. Produced by Martin Scorsese, it captures the mania of Beatlemania when the Fab Four land in New York for the first time in 1964, including their historic appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. David tells us how it all came together, and what surprising things he learned about this first Fab Four trip. The film contains 17 minutes of brand new footage (restored by Pater Jackson’s company), the soundtrack has been remixed by Giles Martin, and contains new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. 




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    25 November 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 21 seconds
    The Beatlology Interviews: Producer Mark Hudson
    Mark has produced nine albums for Ringo. Before that, he was part of the Hudson Brothers. They had hit songs and the Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle TV show made them teen idols in the 70s. Mark is a huge Beatles fan and collector - and has spent time with all four Beatles. He’s a great storyteller.

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    13 October 2024, 3:56 pm
  • 27 minutes 8 seconds
    Weight Loss Drug Ads: Good or Bad?

    Companies are spending big bucks advertising weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Rybelsus. 

    This week, we’re dropping an episode of Brian Goldman’s White Coat, Black Art podcast into our feed.

    We thought you might find the topic interesting. In Canada, "reminder ads" can only give the medication's name, but they can’t tell you what the drug is for. They just tell people to ask their doctor for more information. 

    I join Dr. Goldman in this episode to talk about those ads.

    Are those ads good – or are they bad?


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    5 October 2024, 1:23 pm
  • 43 minutes 43 seconds
    The Beatlology Interviews: Actor Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill not only owns collectibles, he is a collectible. Mark talks to us about his first blush with the Beatles, how he began collecting Beatles memorabilia, that time he met George Harrison on a plane, and whether or not he let his kids play with Star Wars toys.



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    21 September 2024, 3:56 pm
  • 40 minutes 4 seconds
    The Beatlology Interviews: Springsteen Drummer (and Beatles fan) Max Weinberg
    In this interview, Max talks about his favourite Beatle albums, Ringo’s profound influence on rock drummers, and what happened onstage at a Springsteen concert the night Lennon was murdered.

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    2 September 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 45 minutes 44 seconds
    The Beatlology Interviews: Yellow Submarine Animator Tom Halley
    Tom Halley was one of the brilliant animators on Yellow Submarine. The film is considered one of the most inventive animated films of all time. In this interview with the late animator, he tells us how he came to be involved, how they all managed to create this classic film in just 11 months. And much to our surprise, Tom tells us he was also an animator on the Beatles cartoon series.

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    14 August 2024, 3:02 pm
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