To all our faithful site visitors and podcast listeners, both here and on the main site at www.donspodradio - A VERY HAPPY CANADA DAY.

Enjoy all this great country has to offer! Join in local celebrations of this great country on this great day.

Until next we meet

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman and proud CANADIAN

The second of the two British Invasion podcasts is now on the websites - www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradio.podomatic.com - or subscribe on I Tunes. In support of these shows, I take a look back at the British Invasions - and yes, there was more than one.

Oh, and I also co-host these programs along with James Murphy (no relation) from the UK and Big Daddy Donald Roberts Murphy.

So, listen to my thoughts here, or click on the website and enjoy the whole podcast.

Until next week

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

This week, on the podcast heard at www.donspodradio.com or donspodradio.podomatic.com we are featuring two shows titled THE BRITISH INVASION. My Retrospective Commentary this week starts the process rolling, with thoughts about the 60's and the influence the music from across the pond, had on me, then and now.

Also, I join Big Daddy Donald Roberts and share in the hosting duties for these programs, so there is a double incentive to listen.

Welcome also to James Murphy (no relation) who assists us from his studios in the south of England at Weymouth.

Have a listen and enjoy.

Al Murphy (aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman)

This week, a look back in football history, to an owner and a football team that became one of the most successful franchises in football history. Harry Wismer was the owner of a team that seemed to always be one step ahead of the creditors, and never seemed to be able to draw much in the way of crowds - his attendance was often measured in empty seats.

But, from humble beginnings and from what seemed to be certain failure, came a franchise that was became of the most successful with full houses watching great and winning football.

Listen for the whole story.

Thanks for supporting us on www.donspodradio.com where I do my Retrospective commentary on the 20s and here as well.

Until next we meet.

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman.

This week marks yet another anniversary of the Allied Forces' attack on Germany in June, 1944 - the attack on the beaches of Normandy that changed the course of the second world war.

With all stories of war, there are those that are unusual and in some cases, almost unbelievable, with detentions happening to those who in any way, real or imagined, were considered to be hampering the Allied War effort, or worse yet, aiding the enemy.

This is one such story, and I hope you find it as intriguing as did I.

Enjoy the story of the D Day Codes.

Listen to me on the podcast at www.donspodradio.com on the 20's and of course, here as well.

Scroll down for the archives.

All the best for this week.

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

This week, another tale of the unusual! Many years ago, a very wealthy lady made a request of a sea captain, to search the world over and bring back that which he deemed to be an item of great value.

The captain did just that, but the reception and ultimate conclusion to the tale takes a strange twist.

Listen and enjoy this story from days gone by.

Retrospective is heard weekly on the podcast at www.donspodradio.com and here in it's entirety. Scroll down for the archived editions from past podcasts.

Until next we meet

Al Murphy (aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman)

Friends: This week, an interesting story about a runner! Would Mico Valeriote make it to the Olympic games? Listen to this week's retrospective Commentary to hear this most unique story of one man's passion.

Retrospective is heard here in it's entirety and on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com on the 20's

Enjoy, and if there is a topic that you would like me to research and comment on, shoot me an note at the station. dpr.ckw@gmail.com

Until next week

Al Murphy (aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman)

Happy Mothers' Day to all you moms out there. Did you ever wonder exactly how and where and when this very special day actually got started?

This week, I explore the roots of Mothers' Day and some of the information I uncover might surprise you.

Listen and Learn - and visit me on the podcast at www.donspodradio.com on the 20's and of course, here every week. Scroll down for the archived Retrospective Commentaries.

Until Next Week

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

OK Gang, here is a story that involves rock and roll radio, the ocean, government and pirates.

In the 1960's Pirate Radio Stations floated just outside the three mile limits of the British Isles. Needless to say, these unlicensed stations were of concern to the government, who, through the BBC, controlled all broadcasting in England.

Hear the story of one such location, and what has become of it, even today.

Retrospective is heard weekly on the podcast at www.donspodradio.com and here in its entirety.

Listen and enjoy.

Al Murphy aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

April 22 is EARTH DAY and on this Retrospective look back, I take time to explore this important day and it's start back in history.

Also, on this week's podcast Don and I take a tour of the United States - and we would love to have you join us.

www.donspodradio.podomatic.com

Meanwhile, HAPPY EARTH DAY.

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

Have you ever heard the term, "those were the good old days?" Well this week, I double dog dare you to listen to this Retrospective about MY good old days - the days of my youth.

Remember televisions that took 5 minutes to warm up? Remember Howdy Doody? How about trips to the principal's office that ended up with even more discipline at home?

57 Chevys? Hear my commentary at 20 and 40 on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com or here in its entirety. Thanks for listening - now - Care for a trip down memory lane?

Listen here!

Al Murphy - Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

This week, a Retrospective look back at the man to whom we owe a debt of gratitude for lighting up our lives. Oh yes, and for allowing us to capture sounds on recordings.

Thomas Edison had a different and some may say, difficult childhood, which may have been the catalyst for his inventive mind and nature.

Listen as I explore in some detail, the life and times of Thomas Edison.

My Retrospective commentary is heard here in it's entirety each week or on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com on the 20's

Have a great week

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman.

Ever wonder what goes into the nameing of your favourite band? How did Nickelback get it's name. Where did the BeeGees get their name? How about Alice Cooper?

Do I have your attention yet? I hope so, and I also hope that you are intrigued enough to click on the play icon and get all the answers to these, and other questions.

Visit the main site at www.donspodradio.com for my Retrospective commentary on the 20's and here in it's entirety.

Have a great week

Al Murphy - Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

This week I explore the Mystery of Shag Harbour. What was that object, or objects that residents saw in and on the waters of Shag Harbour. Listen as I unravel this tale of mystery and suspense.

Thanks for supporting us at www.donspodradio.com and here as well.

Have a great week

Talk soon and a belated Happy St. Patricks Day

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

How many times do you get that one Email message that makes you cringe - if only because a well meaning friend has sent it to you. You know the kind of Email I am talking about - you know - the kind that asks you to read it and then to get good luck, or to prevent the demise of a famous person, or to get a whole lot of cash, you should send it to ten friends immediately, with of course, the penalty of something terrible happening to you or your loved ones.

I got such an Email this week from an acquaintance and after reeling from the sheer audacity of it, I took action. Hear all about it on this week's commentary.

I am still on the weekly podcast from DonsPodRadio and would invite you to listen www.donspodradio.com

Until Next We Meet

Al Murphy aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

Welcome back - after a week off for me, and a replay of a replay for you. We are all hard at it again this week, and before I introduce this week's topic, I must remind you to drop on by www.donspodradio.com for the current podcast. Oh yes, I am there as always, but this week, Don dishes up some great oldies from the '60's and is playing back to back tunes by some of rock's finest artists.

And yes, I am there too - with the Retrospective Commentary - THE STELLA AWARDS.

Not sure what these are? Well listen and learn - you may be amazed at what is truth and what is fiction.

Have a great week. Next week, a thought about Email.

Bye for now...

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

This week, a replay of a replay - this Retrospective Commentary was heard one year ago. As the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com could not be aired this week, in the place of what was supposed to be podcast 139 is a replay of podcast 95.

This commentary was contained therein.

Hope you enjoy a look back at a look back.

Don will be back on the air again next week with an all new podcast and of course, a new Retrospective commentary from me.

Al Murphy - Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

One day last week, I had the oppprtunity to sit down to a great movie and it got me thinking about a topic for my Retrospective Commentary.

The results are heard here this week.

Entitled SONGCATCHER it is truly a unique tale, ending with a wonderful song.

Enjoy

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

Do you have an illogical aversion to Fridays? How about Friday the 13th's. Well, if you do, you are not alone. Many people have notions about this day - and this week I try to get to the bottom of the fear of Friday the 13th.

I think you will be somewhat surprised as to how it started and how many 13's are connected in some way to Fridays.

Intrigued? If so, have a listen and I will do my best to debunk some of the tales associated with this day.

My Retrospective Commentaries can be heard weekly on the podcast from www.donspodradio.com and of course, here in their entirety.

Have a great week.

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

Last week I looked at some well known, and some not so well known facts about Canada. This week, I turn my view south of the 49th, and look at some facts about our neighbours to the south - AMERICAN FACTS.

Enjoy!

And don't forget to listen to some of the best rock and roll on the net where I can be found on the 20's - www.donspodradio.com

Until Next Week

Thanks for Listening

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

This week, some facts, some little known, about our home and native land, Canada. How big, how wide, how much water, how many time zones, Canadian Inventions - well, you get the idea.

Join me for Retrospective heard on the 20's on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com or enjoy them here in their entirety.

Have a great week and listen next week for American Facts.

Bye for now

Al Murphy aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

This week I take a long look at the subject of Divorce - in Canada. It is often a fact of life now - two people who start out thinking they are well suited for each other, end up in Divorce Court.

Why does it happen, and what is the fall-out? Who benefits from Divorce? Listen to this edition of Retrospective and find out.

Also, listen to the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com where I appear on the 20's with my Retrospective commentary - and often in other spots during the show as well.

Thanks for listening

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

OK, here is a test for which there is now prize for the right answer. How many years does it take a person to be buried from the time of his death?

Well, the fascinating story of Elmer McCurdy should catch your interest if the weird, wild and wonderful world of the obscure is what turns your crank. Elmer McCurdy was a very dumb crook, who ended up being shot dead in gunplay after a posse cornered him at the end of a chase.

What happened next is where the story gets wierd.

Listen and enjoy this tale of the unbelievable and unexpected.

Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to listen to me on the 20's weekly on the podcast from www.donsodradio.com

Talk to you next week.

Al Murphy - Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

Wow, another year has come and gone and here we are entering into a brand new year - 2009. Does it seem like only yesterday that we were all worrying about Y2K - the year 2000?

Well, kicking off this year, I reached into the archives for this piece on a much loved and star favourite of the older set - Mr. Jimmy Durante!

I hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane, and relive some great memories from this once huge star.

Listen to me weekly on the podcast from www.donspodradio.com and of course, here as well.

Thanks for listening.

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

Ever wonder how far back in history one might have to go to find out when the first beer was made and consumed. This week I look at just that - and some of the facts might surprise you.

Thanks for tuning into the weekly podcast at www.donspodradio.com and for listening to my Retrospective commentary, either here or on the rock and roll podcasts.

Have a very Merry Christmas

See you in a couple of weeks

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

I know many of you have heard stories about the criminal element of our society and some of the really dumb things they have tried. This week, a compilation of these stories - some of which are totally unbelieveable.

Listen if you dare, and enjoy.

Retrospective is heard on the 20's weekly on the podcast from www.donspodradio.com

And, don't forget to download the Christemas Music Special from www.donspodradio.podomatic.com.

See you soon

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

This week, I roll the dice and get to not only pass go, but collect $200.00 in the process. And while counting out my move past the "go to jail" square, I thought it might be interesting to look at jail sentences in Canada.

So, this week, a look at some of the longest jail sentences ever given individuals here in this country.

Listen to my weekly Retrospective comments on the 20's at www.donspodradio.com or subscribe to the podcasts at ITunes.

And, the much heralded Christmas Music Special is now available at www.donspodradio.podomatic.com and on ITunes too.

Much for your listening pleasure.

Talk again next week.

Cheers for now.

Al Murphy.

In Toronto, Ontario, Canada there is a very famous landmark built many years ago by an influential and wealthy Canadian - a home to rival no other. Good times led to bad times, and this landmark changed hands - to ultimately become a tourist attraction.

Listen to the intriguing story of Casa Loma.

Retrospective is heard on the 20's on the weekly music podcast from www.donspodradio.com.

Thanks for listening here, and there.

Al Murphy (aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman)

\OK, get out your chain saws - it is time to make some toothpicks! Well, I suspect toothpicks are not made by chainsaw, although there is a whole lot of debris that could be used for them.

Toothpicks! A picky subject and something I needed to explore - and explore it I did on this week's edition of RETROSPECTIVE on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradido.com and of course, on I-Tunes at donspodradio.

I hope you will enjoy this light look at that simple piece of wood that many of us have come to depend on after a hearty meal.

Until next week,

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

As I say on this edition of Retrospective, I had so much fun with this subject some weeks ago that I thought it might be fitting to have another go at it. Over the past years, there have been some predictions that, at the time, seemed logical and indeed correct, but were proven to be so far wrong as to be laughable.

It wasn't that long ago that the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, suggested that 640 megabites would be all the memory any computer user could possibly need. Oh Ya??

There are many other examples of these kinds of predictions, all here on this edition of Retrospective.

I appear on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com on the 20's and of course, here as well. And, on this site, you can scroll down and listen to many of my Retrospective comments, as this archive keeps growing and growing.

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by.

Al Murphy (aka Canada's favourite Little Irishman)

This week, being so close to REMEMBRANCE DAY it is only fitting to remember - both in words and in song - those days when the world went to war!

This two part Retrospective starts with a look at Vera Lynn, the songstress that charmed the troops here and abroad and then finishes with a salute to the man who gave us FLANDERS FIELDS, Colonel John McCrae.

I hope you enjoy this Retrospective look back, and will take two minutes on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to pause and remember those to whom we owe so much - the fallen troops who many years ago, on battle fields now long forgotten, were responsible for the freedom and prosperity we enjoy today.

Without the sacrifice of so many, our world could have evolved into something very different.

PLEASE REMEMBER

Talk to you next week.

Al Murphy

Throughout the annuls of time, legislators have made laws in order to maintain order amongst the general population. Crazy as it seems, when a law becomes outdated, it is rarely taken from the books - rather, it is simply ignored as being redundant.

Join me as I look at laws that are still on the books, and in fact, are still laws. Some are strange, and some are, by today's standards, downright ridiculous.

Hear my Retrospective commentary weekly on the music podcast from www.donspodradio.com or here in it's entirety.

To listen to the weekly rock and roll podcast, search ITunes for DONSPODRADIO or for the features only, look for STREAMLINZ.

Thanks for listening and supporting our podcasts

Until Next Week

Al Murphy - Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

Ever wonder about the history of Count Dracula? Well, with Halloween just around the corner, this is an appropriate message for the season - the story of the story of Dracula.

Join me every week on the main podcast at www.donspodradio.com and on the new Streamlinz podcast at www.streamlinz.webs.com

Or, go to Itunes and type in DONSPODRADIO or STREAMLINZ and subscribe to both shows - I am there too.

Thanks for listening

Al Murphy - Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

Did you read that right? Is there such a thing as PERSONS DAY in Canada? Well yes, there is just that day - and we will be celebrating Persons Day Saturday, October 18.

Now how did this special day come about? Well, you will just have to listen to this weeks podcast to find out.

I am here, there - everywhere. Listen to the archived Retrospectives here, and the most current on the weekly show on www.donspodradio.com - also on the features only podcast on www.streamlinz.webs.com - or of course, all available on I-Tunes simply by searching DonsPodRadio or Streamlinz.

Until next week, HAPPY PERSONS DAY.

Al Murphy (aka Canadas Favourite Little Irishman)

This week, the story of the man who ultimately may have saved our great country - Canada. Elijah Harper was the first native indian to sit as a parliamentarian, and it was during the Constitutional Debate and the proposed ratification of the Meech Lake Accord that his star rose to the heavens.

Elijah Harper believed in a principle - and stood forward for those beliefs, even though in the end, they cost him dearly.

Listen to this Retrospective Replay of a man who could be considered one of our Greatest Canadians of this century.

Thanks for listening and don't forget to tune in to the weekly podcast at www.donspodradio.com and the new podcast at www.streamlinz.webs.com - or simply click on I-Tunes and subscribe to both podcasts.

Until next week.

Al Murphy - Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

This week I visit, for maybe the last time, the venerable old landmark of New York City, Yankee Stadium. For years, this edifice has stood the test of time, and of course, many years of New York Baseball. Now, it meets the wrecking ball, but not before a suitable tribute is made to it's long and colourful history.

Join me as I look back over many years of baseball history - the stuff legends are made of - as I take one last look at Yankee Stadium - and then listen to Frank!

Until next week

Enjoy

Al Murphy (aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman)

A couple of kids were roaming on a frozen beach, and came upon a horrific sight - and with the aid of a kindly pastor and eventually, many of the townfolk, the mystery of Canada's Abominable Snowman is solved.

A tale of a ship sinking with all but one hand gone down. A miracle preserved this one sailor to be found and rescued by the boys.

I hope you enjoy this tale from the sea.

Al Murphy (aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman)

This week, another haunting tale of a ship that went down with all hands, never to be seen or heard from again - now called the Ghost Ship of Lake Superior. Mariners tell tales of how images of this ship can be seen to this day, sailing the waters of the lake - and great stories are told and retold about this ship.

I hope you are enjoying the Retrospective comments on the weekly podcast from DonsPodRadio.com and replayed again here for your listening enjoyment. There are quite a number of them on this site - archived just for you.

Have a great week and we will see you next week.

Al Murphy - aka the Little Irishman

I was saddened to hear of the passing of one of the Canadian Football League's great players last week, and thought it fitting to pay tribute to this once, great yet humble man. Earl Lunsford played for a number of CFL teams, and following his retirement as a player, became a member of the management staff of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Earl was nicknamed "Earthquake" due to his style of play, and was the first CFL player to rush for over one mile in total yardage.

I am giving away far too much, so I would encourage you to have a listen.

And, don't forget to tune into the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com, where I reside on the 20's with my RETROSPECTIVE commentaries, weekly.

Rest In Peace, Earl.

Al Murphy (aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman)

This week, I take a very careful look at the history of the Brassiere. You may have always wondered who invented it, why it was invented (it is not as obvious as you might think) and when it was invented.

Imagine the wealth generated by the very first bra manufacturer? It tends to boggle the mind.

Thanks all for listening to the weekly podcasts from www.donspodradio.com and I appreciate the opportunity to bring you these weekly looks back - or in this case, a look to the front!

Talk to you next week - now click on the arrow...

Al Murphy - Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

Welcome back! It has been a great vacation this year, and now we are all back in the saddle - Don is back spinning the tunes and keeping us all in line, Rollie is once again spinning his yarns on the weekly podcast, Michael takes residence at the bottom of the hour with Rock and Roll News and the new guy, Joey Day is here in the lead off batter position with what will be a weekly feature, JDAZE GAZE ON THE LIGHTER SIDE (of life).

Check things out at www.donspodradio.com or at www.donspodradio.podomatic.com or go to itunes and type in donspodradio/podcasts and download it from there. Lots of options.....

And, of course I am here with my weekly Retrospective looks back, and once in a while, co-hosting or guest hosting the weekly shows. Another season is upon us.

This week I take a look at the man behind the famous sailing ship, the Bluenose. It is a fascinating tale and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed bringing it to you.

Until next week

Have a safe and happy Labour Day

Al Murphy (aka the little Irishman)

If I haven't got your attention with this title, then you must be dead! Who the heck is Peggy Middleton? Well, you are going to have to listen to find out. After all, life can't be all that easy - sometimes you have to work for answers - or you could Google it!

Either way, I am glad you are here at my site and hope you enjoy this Retrospective Replay from the archives.

Listen to my friend and podcast partner Big Daddy Donald Roberts on this week's podcast on www.donspodradio.com or right here on Podomatic at www.donspodradio.podomatic.com.

Either way, you will be glad you did.

Until next we meet.

Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

Al Murphy.

Stories abound and it is my job to find the good ones and report them to you during my segment on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com. This week, the Tallahassee - a war ship that took refuge in a Canadian harbour. Listen and learn.

And, thanks for listening and supporting our podcasts.

Having a great summer - hope you are too...

Al Murphy (aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman)

This week I have been busy preparing commentary for the Canada Day Program from www.donspodradio.com and I hope you will take the time to listen. Don does his best to cram a whole lot of entertainment into the hour - with a little left over.

Have you ever wondered who was the first casualty of war? Who was the last? On this week's commentary, I explore the answers to these questions.

I hope you are enjoying my Retrospective Commentaries as much as I am enjoying bringing them to you.

Happy Canada Day Everyone.

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman (and proud Canadian)

Have you ever had a conversation that started out "back in my day......?" Well, this week I will take a look at MY good old days - sort of a comparison of how things were back when I was young, and how they are for today's youth.

And oh, what a difference. Listen and enjoy this week's RETROSPECTIVE, heard on the 20's on www.donspodradio.com and here in it's entirety.

If you are not a huge fan of rock and roll music, but want to listen to just the features from the weekly podcast from donspodradio/CKW tune into www.donspodradio.mypodcast.com. On this site, you will hear only the features - Fast Facts, Sound Bytes, Retrospective, Rock and Roll News and Rollie the Goalie.

Yes, no matter how you take your entertainment, we have something special.... and it all starts here with a click of the mouse.

Have a great week

Until next week

Al (aka Canada's favourite Little Irishman)

This week, a very moving story about a young boy named Shay and his love of baseball. Unfortunately, Shay was born with a handicap - and this story touches the very heart, as two teams of young men come together to make Shay the hero of the day.

Join me as I look back each week on the 20's at www.donspodradio.com - and in case you missed some of my past commentaries, many are here on this site.

Thanks for listening.

Al Murphy - aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

This week on the regular podcast of DonsPodRadio (www.donspodradio.com) I talk about the Saturday Night Live group and some of the performers who have been banned from either appearing, or reappearing on that show.

The issue is complex and very interesting indeed, and I hope you enjoy this rather unique insight into what has become over the years, the highlight of many Saturday nights.

Enjoy

Al Murphy (aka Canada's favourite Little Irishman)

Did you ever think what might have been said of Alexander Graham Bell upon his invention of the Telephone? You have to know there were those who could see no earthly use for such a contraption. Well, over the annuls of time, there have been many such inventions that others predicted, would never amount to anything. Join me this week as I look at just a few of those predictions.

My Retrospective Looks Back are heard on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com on the 20's and of course, archived right here for your listening pleasure.

I hope you are enjoying these commentaries as much as I enjoy doing them.

Until next week,

Al Murphy - Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

Here we are again with another week of Retrospective Commentary heard at twenty past and twenty to each hour - on the podcast from www.donspodradio.com and here on podomatic at www.donspodradio.podomatic.com. And, by the way, if you would like to hear just the features from the weekly podcast, tune into www.donspodradio.mypodcast.com - it is there you can hear only the Sound Bytes, Retrospective, Rock and Roll News and Rollie the Goalie.

This week flights of fancy with a look at Man's First Machine Powered Flight. A look back to the time of Orville and Wilbur - and others who first got off the ground with the aid of some sort of mechanical power.

Enjoy this commentary, and please, if there is something you would like to hear on this segment of the show, shoot me an email at the station - dpr.ckw@gmail.com

Until next week.

Al Murphy (aka Canada's Favourite Little Irishman)

Every week I take a look at a subject that interests me, and I hope, you as well. This week is no exception, as I turn to the wide world of sports and take a Retrospective look back at that great international game - SOCCER.

Do you know where and when Soccer originated? Well, most people do not, so by listening to this commentary, you should be able to fill that knowledge gap. Do you know why soccer games have a "half time?" Well, listen and learn....

Retrospective is heard on the weekly podcast at www.donspodradio.com on the 20's and here in it's entirety.

You should get a kick out of this week's commentary...

Until we chat again..

Al Murphy (Canada's Favourite Little Irishman)

This is a very special week for us at DonsPodRadio www.donspodradio.com in that it is our 104th podcast - that is 2 years of weekly podcasts for those who are counting. Oh, and that does not include the special podcasts outside the regular rotation - the Summer Sounds Specials and the Christmas Music Specials.

I was excited to be a part of this podcast and co-host the program this week with my friend and podcast partner, Big Daddy Donald Roberts. What better time to pay tribute to the big guy, than on this special program, so the Retrospective commentary is all about Don.....

If you have not had a chance to listen to any of the weekly podcasts, this is one you really should catch - a lot of work went into linking us together - Don from the west coast of Canada, and me from Ontario. And it sounds like we are both sitting in the same studio!

If you would like to hear just the features from the show, go to www.donspodradio.mypodcast.com - you will hear SOUND BYTES, RETROSPECTIVE, ROCK AND ROLL NEWS, AND ROLLIE THE GOALIE.

I think we have all the bases covered for this week. Have a good listen...

Until next week.

Al (aka the Little Irishman)

Wow, the list of Retrospective Replays on this site is getting longer each week. It is great to know you are clicking on this site and enjoying these 20/20 looks back in time.

This week the humble potato gets a hard long look. Baked, fried, French-fried, scalloped - however you like 'em, potatoes have been a staple food for many years....but where did they come from, and how did they become so popular.

And, for a special treat, following the Retrospective commentary, a Potato Hit from Canada's own Stompin' Tom Connors.

I know you will enjoy this commentary - it's the latest, it's the greatest, mashed potatoes, yeh, yeh, yeh.

Don't forget to tune in to the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com where you will hear this commentary on the 20's - or tune in to the new MINICAST website, where you will hear only the features from this week's podcast - www.donspodradio.mypodcast.com.

No matter how you listen, I am glad you chose to click on our podcasts.

Until next we meet...

Al Murphy - aka the Little Irishman

This week, the story of a true Canadian tragedy on the ice - Paul Fendley kissed his mom and went to the rink to play a hockey game. Who would have thought it would be his last?

Retrospective is heard on the 20 on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com and here in its entirety.

I hope you are enjoying my Retrospective looks back at the events that made history.

Until next week

Al Murphy (aka, the Little Irishman)

Every week I have an opportunity to explore any subject that piques my interest, and this week is no exception. Ever wonder about MONEY? Well, this week, I talk money!

I hope you enjoy this feature, and I welcome you to not only this site, but to the main site, where my podcast also resides.

Every week, Big Daddy Donald Roberts hosts a weekly podcast and this Retrospective commentary is there as well - on the 20's www.donspodradio.com

Thanks for dropping by.

Until next time.

Al Murphy (aka the little Irishman)

Did you get a chance to listen to me as I hosted last week's salute to the Bobbies of Rock and Roll - www.donspodradio.com. It was great to be guest host for this podcast, number 99 and counting - as Big Daddy Donald Roberts took some time off to get some renovations done and the DonsPodRadio/CKW studio moved into it's new location.

Renos are now complete and he is back in the on air chair this week - and I resume my support role with Retrospective, heard on the 20 there, and in it's entirety here.

This week through the magic of the internet and podcasting, I take a look at the life and times of Harry Houdini - that great magician and illusionist of the past! Join me, either here, or there, for this story of one of the world's greatest magicians.

Thanks for listening

Al Murphy - Canada's Favourite Little Irishman

This week, on the main site of CKW - www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradio.podomatic.com, I have the pleasure of being your musical host, with the most, from the coast - well, that is where the podcast originates, but not where my studios are located, but that is another story.

This podcast is dedicated to all the Bobbies of Rock and Roll Music, and between Big Daddy and me, we do our best to pack as many Bobby songs into the hour long podcast as we can.

As a part of this podcast, I did a special RETROSPECTIVE on one of my favourite Bobbies - Mr. Bobby Darin. Listen on the 20's during the podcast, or here in it's entirety.

It was fun working with Don this week - I provide the open microphone here in my home studios in Ontario, and he spins the tunes in his studio in British Columbia. Trusting the marvel of the internet, we can link both studios together to produce this podcast, and I hope you take the time to listen.

Next week, Don moves into Triple Digits - yes, podcast 100 hits the internet - just a few more to that magic number 104, which will be two years of weekly podcasts from DonsPodRadio.

Thanks for listening, and Thanks for supporting us here and on the main sites.

Al Murphy (aka Canada's Own Little Irishman)

Back in 2006, when Big Daddy Donald Roberts asked me to do weekly spots on his podcasts, I took on the challenge and began what has become an exciting part of the show! I get to pick any topic I want to talk about - do the research, and then record my comments. Don picks up the commentary and does all the final edits - taking out "dead air" and adding the stingers.

This commentary is one of the very first done for DonsPodRadio/CKW and was a part of the tribute to 1965 - on the Rock, Roll and Remember series of programs that took a 20 week tour through the years 1956 to 1975.

This week, Don's studio is in transition, and as a result, he has posted the RRR podcast 30 (originally aired February 11, 2006) for your listening enjoymnet this week.

This commentary was a part of that podcast.

Next week, I take over the "air chair" with a salute to all the Bobs, Bobbies, and Bobbys that recorded Rock and Roll tunes! I know you will enjoy this program.

Meanwhile, enjoy this Retrospective look back to the year 1965, and listen to the complete podcast at www.donspodradio.com or www.donspodradio.podomatic.com

Thanks for listening and visiting the sites.

Al Murphy (aka the Little Irishman)

This week, I need to be very careful about the description I give to my commentary, in order to keep you guessing - I don't want to give away the answer to those whose thinking caps are not properly adjusted.

Give this some thought! What do YOU think the MOST RECORDED SONG IN HISTORY might be. I can give you a hint! It was originally composed and recorded in the mid 60's by a very. very popular artist - who sang this song as a solo, but who was a part of a group at the time it was recorded.

Give up?? Well, click on the link and find out what the song was.

Retrospective is heard weekly on the podcast from www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradio.podomatic.com on the 20's and here in it's entirety.

I am taking a week off next week as it is spring break! Don and the gang at the station will be enjoying the week's vacation and I will do some research for upcoming programs.

When we come back, I will be hosting podcast 99 from the station - a salute to BOB - yes we have dug up all the best Rock and Roll music recorded by anyone named Bob, Bobby, Bobbie, etc,. and will do our best to compact as many as we can into the hour!

So, until then, click on the link and hear the MOST RECORDED SONG IN HISTORY.

Al Murphy (aka the Little Irishman)

Harold J. Smith??? Who the heck is Harold J. Smith? Well, you are not going to find out who this very famous man is by reading this! The only way you will know for sure is to listen to this edition of RETROSPECTIVE REPLAY!

Once you find out, it will be a "knee slapper!"

I do my Retrospective commentaries on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com and right here at www.donspodradio.podomatic.com - on the 20's and of course, here as well.

I hope you are enjoying these 20/20 looks back in history as much as I enjoy researching them and bringing them to you, my listeners!

Until next week, Hi, Ho Silver!

Al Murphy (aka the Little Irishman)

Here is this week's Retrospective commentary - the Turtle Mountain Disaster - heard on the 20's during the weekly podcast from CKW - www.donspodradio.com on the internet, and here at www.donspodradio.podomatic.com.

I am working hard to bring you new and interesting pieces from our history each week. If there is something you would like me to research and discuss on my segment of the program, please email me at the station - dpr.ckw@gmail.com

Thanks for listening here, to the commentary in it's entirety.

Al Murphy - aka the Little Irishman

Here is the RETROSPECTIVE look back from the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com and CKW. This week, I recount a meeting I had recently with a very special new friend - listen and I am sure you will be as amazed as was I when I first met her!

Retrospective is fueled by you, the listener! If there is a topic you would like me to explore on my weekly commentary, please email me at the station - dpr.ckw@gmail.com or go to the main site and click on the mailbox.

Thanks for listening

Al Murphy (aka the Little Irishman)

Here is a commentary I recorded for the 52nd program from www.donspodradio.com and CKW - if you were a faithful listener back then you would remember we combined the 1st birthday of the station with a salute to Valentine's Day. On that day, I did a Valentine's Day Retrospective which Don is replaying again this year!

So, if you ever wondered about being someone's Valentine, you will want to listen to this commentary.

I am heard on the 20's on the weekly podcast from CKW and here - every week! Oh, and did I mention every once in a while I get to wrestle the mic away from Big Daddy and I get to do a whole show, every once in a while!

Program 104 (2 years) is coming up and I think I just might be a little more visible for that show.

Anyway, please enjoy this Retrospective Look Back.

The Little Irishman - Al Murphy.

It has been many years since the last Public Hanging in Canada! This week I look back to the carnival that a public hanging would become, right here is Canada.

This Retrospective look back is heard on the 20's during the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com and CKW and is also available right here on Podomatic at www.donspodradio.podomatic.com.

Join me here, there and everywhere!

Thanks for listening

Al Murphy (aka the Little Irishman)

In the early 1900's in Hamilton, Ontario, a body of a female was discovered - apparently this person had been murdered! The investigation of this murder became front page news for months, and while every resource was used to find the culprit, the mystery of who the woman was, and more importantly, who the murder was, remains to this day.

Join me as I explore this story - my RETROSPECTIVE look back, heard on the 20's on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com, and here in its entirety.

Thanks for visiting the DonsPodRadio family of websites.

Cheers

Al Murphy (sks the little Irishman)

Here is my RETROSPECTIVE commentary for January 16, 2008 - heard on the "20's`on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradio.podomatic.com.

The story of Nellie McClung is one that deserves telling - Nellie was a driving force in the evolution of the women`s movement in Canada and across North America. Her willingness to cross stereotypical boundaries of male and female activities raised many an eyebrow, but she persisted in driving home her position that women should be on an equal footing with their male counterparts in all things.

Some of her antics were downright hilarious, all intended to drive home her point regarding the role of women in the society of the time, and moving forward. I know you will enjoy this presentation.

Today, January 16, there was a problem with the main site at www.donspodradio.com and Don is working to resolve it, so please be patient. The home page looks rather strange, and in fact an electronic glitch has caused long deleted files to reappear and take over the page. The carrier is aware of the problem and is working to rectify the situation.

Meanwhile, enjoy this Retrspective look back, and listen to the weekly podcast, either here on the Podomatic site, or over at the DonsPodRadio site - there is a player there that will play the most current podcast.

Enjoy!

Al (aka the Little Irishman)

Here is a RETROSPECTIVE look back at an amazing story of a woman who had it all - or maybe I should say, had them all - men that is! The story of Zoe Wilkins would be difficult to believe were it not true - one could hardly make up a story like this!

Listen as I tell the tale of this most intriguing woman from the past.

Retrospective is heard on the 20's on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com and CKW and on podomatic at www.donspodradio.podomatic.com.

It is heard here in it's entirety.

I hope you all had a great Christmas, New Year and are looking forward to a wonderful 2008.

The Little Irishman - Al Murphy

We are all taking a bit of a break over the Christmas and New Year season, so here is truly a RETROSPECTIVE REPLAY from last year - entitled TOOTHPASTE.

Ever wonder?? Well, here is the history of the stuff, from it's very beginnings to modern times.

Listen to RETROSPECTIVE on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradio.podomatic.com and of course, right here in it's entirety, every week.

Don and I will be back at it next week - until then, Happy New Year and please enjoy! You'll wonder where the yellow went!!!!

Al (aka the Little Irishman)

This is truly a RETROSPECTIVE REPLAY which originally aired November 21, 2006 - my thoughts regarding your congenial host, with the most, from the West Coast - Big Daddy Donald Roberts!

Don and I started as business associates and a friendship developed. Now in (semi) retirement, we both have time to devote to another love of ours - music and podcasting. Each week, I provide Don my Retrospective looks back and on numerous occasions, sit in the "air chair" spinning the tunes and generally having a whole lot of fun! And, the best thing about this whole enterprise is that by way of the internet, what was once a hobby that was shared by way of audio tape, can now be shared to a wide audience on line.

So, with Big Daddy at the controls, and me behind the mic right here in my Fergus, Ontario studio, here is yet another Retrospective Look back.

Happy New Year Everyone!

Al (aka the Little Irishman)

With a scant 6 days to go until Christmas Day, I thought I would take time out to talk about our penchant for things Politically Correct - and in this case, a Politically Correct Christmas. Originally aired last year at this time, Don and I decided to dig this one out for another air play on the main site, which is featuring our Christmas Podcast! Go to www.donspodradio.com for some talk and tunes - all with a decided Christmas theme.

Over the past few years, the greeting "Merry Christmas" has been replaced with the sanitized "Happy Holidays!" Why is this? What happened to our Christmas? Listen for a glimpse of the past, present and perhaps the future!

And, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my listeners and site visitors a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and as you end the old year and swing into a brand new one, may your God richly bless you!

Cheers

Al Murphy - aka the Little Irishman

Here is one of a number of Christmas recollections featured on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com this week. Being just two short weeks until Christmas, the format of the weekly podcast changed somewhat, and Don and I co-hosted the program, sharing thoughts and stories about Christmases past and present (no pun intended)

This is one such story! I invite you to click on over to the main site for a full hour of Christmas thoughts, stories, and music!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

The Little Irishman

Al Murphy

Here is the Retrospective Replay from this week's podcast from www.donspodradio.com and CKW. I hope you enjoy this retrospective look back into our history.

Next week on the podcast from the main site, Big Daddy Donald Roberts and I will be digging out all the Christmas platters and patter and for the two weeks leading up to the big day, we will share our music and thoughts with you. I hope you tune in, and enjoy our contribution to Christmas.

Also, as he did last year, Don will be posting a full two hours of nothing but Christmas music here on Podomatic - www.donspodradio.podomatic.com - it will be there next week.

So, enjoy this podcast and visit our other sites as well!

Merry Christmas

Al (aka the Little Irishman)

Here is this week's RETROSPECTIVE from the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com and CKW. The story of Raoul Desoriers is one of those that defies logic, but it is true! Listen to my account of this most interesting individual.

Go to www.donspodradio.podomatic.com in early December for two hours of nothing but Christmas music - music you can listen to while working on your computer, download and burn to a CD, or download and listen on your MP3 player. Our gift to you this Christmastime!

As always it is nice to know you are listening to our podcasts and tuning in to the podcast sites each week. Thanks for supporting our work.

Seasons Greetings

Al Murphy (aka the Little Irishman, although Don calls me "Big" Al)

Here is the best of Murphy for this week - the weekly contribution to the Oldies program on www.donspodradio.com for the week of November 19.

This week, I look at the cowboy that rode across the silver screens during my youth - Hopalong Cassidy!

I hope you enjoy this look back - another RETROSPECTIVE from the archives!

More to come! Thanks for listening.

Al (aka the Little Irishman)

Here is the Retrospective from this week's podcast from www.donspodradio.com - a look at that venerable Canadian Institution - the one, the only CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION. From humble beginnings to the mega retailer it is now, Canadian Tire has been a part of every Canadian's life at one time or other.

Each week my RETROSPECTIVE looks back are heard on the weekly podcast from DonsPodRadio - here in their entirety, and soon, some more commentaries from the archives.

I appreciate your interest in this site and thank you for listening.

If you have an idea for a future RETROSPECTIVE or would just like to shoot me an Email, you can do so at the station - dpr.ckw@gmail.com

Thanks for listening.

As we round the corner to this year's Remembrance Day, the Retrospective Commentary deals with Canada and it's history of service in world conflicts.

I hope you take the time to REMEMBER this coming November 11 - hundreds of thousands of men and yes, women - all giving their lives to the cause of world peace.

RETROSPECTIVE is heard on the 20's on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com. I trust you enjoy these weekly looks back!

LEST WE FORGET!

Al Murphy

This RETROSPECTIVE played a couple of weeks ago on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com and is replayed here for your listening enjoyment. I hope you are enjoying these looks back at history.

If there is something you would like me to research for future editions of RETROSPECTIVE, send me an email here at the station - dpr.ckw@gmail.com or dpr.adio@hotmail.com.

I will do what I can to get your RETROSPECTIVE on the air!

Thanks for listening

Al (aka The Little Irishman)

Did you ever think that the Ku Klux Klan was active in Canada? Well, yes it was (and maybe still is!). This is the most recent from the RETROSPECTIVE files from www.donspodradio.com.

A few weeks ago, podomatic did some maintenance on the site and we lost all the audio portions of the files listed below. We are trying to reconstruct these files and your patience is appreciated.

Meanwhile, we move on with the more recent editions of RETROSPECTIVE, heard on the 20's on the weekly podcast from DonsPodRadio and CKW.

We hope you enjoy these commentaries and appreciate your feedback at either dpr.ckw@gmail.com or dpr.adio@hotmail.com

Thanks for listening

Al (aka The Little Irishman)

This week, a RETROSPECTIVE REPLAY! Tom Cheek was once THE voice of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club. He was there when the Jays won the World Series of Baseball, and his famous call "Touch em all, Joe" is a signature to this day.

Join me as I look back to the life and times of this once great baseball commentator - taken much too soon from the game he loved.

Join me on the 20's on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradio.podomatic.com and here for the most recent RETROSPECTIVE comment in its entirety.

As soon as the station computer is back operational, there will be many more Retrospective commentaries from the archives. Please be patient.

Until then, thanks for listening and supporting us here at the station.

Al (aka The Little Irishman)
Don (aka Big Daddy Donald Roberts)

Here is this week's Retrospective as heard on www.donspodradio.com. Once we get the station computer back from the shop, the archives will be available for posting, and some of the best of the best will be posted here.

Meanwhile, please enjoy this, and the other editions of Retrospective.

Thanks for listening and visiting our sites.

Al (aka the Little Irishman)
Don (aka Big Daddy Donald Roberts)

A good number of years ago, Tommy Douglas was the party leader of the federal New Democratic Party of Canada. He was a dynamic individual, and while never on the government side of the house, had an impact on Canada and the Canadian Government like no other opposition politician, before or since!

Join me, Al Murphy with RETROSPECTIVE - heard either here in it's entirety, or during the weekly podcasts from DonsPodRadio - Retrospective is heard on the 20s.

DonsPodRadio is heard at www.donspodradio.podomatic.com or from the main site at www.donspodradio.com.

Thanks for listening.

Al (aka the Little Irishman)

This week I look back to the second world war and a group of servicemen who ended up with the name "D Day Dodgers." Listen to my Retrospective looks back on the weekly podcast from www.donspodradio.com and here in it's entirety.

As you know, the station computer is in the shop, and that is preventing the posting of some of the archived programs. I am hoping these will be available within the next week, as things get back to normal - summer is over and everyone is back to work and school.

Thank you for listening to my Retrospective looks into history. If there is a subject you would like me to research and provide commentary, shoot me an email at the station - dpr.ckw@gmail.com or dpr.adio@hotmail.com.

Al (The Little Irishman)
Don (aka Big Daddy donald Roberts)

It has been a while since the last post here on THE BEST OF MURPHY. Unfortunately, the computer that supports the station and these podcasts went off line a couple of weeks ago, and while all was not lost, many of the files are now resident on an external drive that cannot be accessed from this computer. So, we plug ahead, waiting for the main computer to be returned from the shop, hopefully as good as new!

This week, DonsPodRadio (www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradio.podomatic.com) comes back to life with podcast 74 and of course, another RETROSPECTIVE commentary. Al looks at one of Canada's premier pianists, GLENN GOULD.

It has been an interesting summer, and both Don and l will have much to talk about over the coming weeks, on the weekly podcasts and here, on RETROSPECTIVE.

As always, it is great to know you are listening.

Thanks

Al (aka the Little Irishman)
Don (aka Big Daddy Donald Roberts)

Here is this week's RETROSPECTIVE in it's entirety - Al's look at BRITISH COLUMBIA! Retrospective is heard on the 20's during the weekly podcast from DonsPodRadio/CKW at www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradido.podomatic.com. This commentary is on the current program, recorded August 16.

Over the next few weeks and months, this site will feature not only the current Retrospective comment, but many from the archives! Since Al joined the weekly podcast, he has done many excellent commentaries and it seems a shame that they are in the archives, never to be heard again.

Many of the topics are timeless, and deserve to be heard again!

Thank you for supporting this site, and the main sites of the podcast.

Al (aka the Little Irishman)
Don (aka Big Daddy Donald Roberts)

Here is one more from the RETROSPECTIVE archives to get things started. RETROSPECTIVE REPLAY with Al Murphy is brought to you by www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradio.podomatic.com.

The feature is heard "on the 20's" during the weekly podcast from DonsPodRadio/CKW.

We both hope you enjoy these RETROSPECTIVE looks back.

Al (aka the little Irishman)
Don (aka Big Daddy Donald Roberts)

RETROSPECTIVE REPLAY with Al Murphy is brought to you by www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradio.podomatic.com.

Al's Retrospective commentary is heard "on the 20's" during the weekly podcast from DonsPodRadio/CKW.

We hope you enjoy these RETROSPECTIVE REPLAYS from the archives.

Contact Al at the station - dpr.adio@hotmail.com or dpr.ckw@gmail.com if there is a RETROSPECTIVE that you would like to hear once again.

Enjoy!

Al (aka the little Irishman)
Don (aka Big Daddy Donald Roberts)

So is begins - this is the first in the series of RETROSPECTIVE REPLAYS brought to you by www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradio.podomatic.com. Al's RETROSPECTIVES are heard at 20 past and 20 to each hour on the weekly podcasts from DonsPodRadio/CKW and here in their entirety.

And, to prevent some excellent pieces from simply sitting in the archives, never to be heard again, here starts the RETROSPECTIVE REPLAY.

Enjoy, either for the first time, or again!

Al (aka the little Irishman)
Don (aka Big Daddy Donald Roberts)

Ladies and Gentlemen! Here it is! The very first posting on the all new BEST OF MURPHY podcast site. It is here that you are going to find some of the very best from the ever growing archives of RETROSPECTIVE commentaries. My commentaries are heard on the weekly podcast from DONSPODRADIO/CKW at www.donspodradio.com and www.donspodradio.podomatic.com.

Many of you newer fans have missed some great RETROSPECTIVE commentaries, and it seems a shame to have all these pieces sitting in an archive, becoming dusty and old! What makes a lot of sense is to bring them back to you for your listening pleasure, hence this site!

I hope you will enjoy once again, many of these RETROSPECTIVE pieces, beginning with this, the first from this week's podcast - the life and times of LOU RAWLS.

If you have an idea for an upcoming edition of RETROSPECTIVE - something that you would like me to research and comment on, send an email to the station - dpr.adio@hotmail.com or dpr.ckw@gmail.com. We would be happy to hear from you.

As always, it is great to have you listening, and welcome to this brand new website and podcast!

Al (aka the Little Irishman)
Don (aka Big Daddy Donald Roberts)