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The Cool Table's Adriel Smiley sits down with some of the best musicians from Toronto and beyond. Our guests are challenged to finish a tub of ice cream before the end of the interview.

  1. EP. 119 | 🍦Brian Obonna🍦

    2025-12-22

    EP. 119 | 🍦Brian Obonna🍦

    In this in-depth interview, Brian Obonna sits down to discuss his role in Dear Friend, unpacking the character he brings to life and the emotional layers behind the story. He reflects on the creative process and how the project challenged and inspired him as an actor. Beyond the screen, Brian is an entrepreneur; his clothing brand, Upprove, is rooted in creativity, purpose, and self-expression. He shares how fashion intersects with his artistic journey and the lessons he’s learned balancing acting with entrepreneurship. Subscribe for more interviews with artists, actors, and creators, and drop your thoughts in the comments below. You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻

    37 min
  2. EP.118 | 🍦Kyle Wildfern🍦

    2025-11-25

    EP.118 | 🍦Kyle Wildfern🍦

    Kyle Wildfern pulls up to The Cool Table to talk about his new album, 'What a Life!'. We get into the stories behind the songs, the real-life moments that shaped his writing, and how he’s levelling up both personally and creatively. Kyle opens up about finding his voice and his musical beginnings. He lets us in on what he has coming next and some of his favourite elements of his own artistry. He shares a couple of gems for Wednesday Wisdom and gives us a first in Cool Table history. You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻

    41 min
  3. EP. 117 | 🍦Phoenix Pagliacci🍦

    2025-11-10

    EP. 117 | 🍦Phoenix Pagliacci🍦

    In this interview, Phoenix Pagliacci joins The Cool Table to talk about growing up in Scarborough, embracing her R&B roots, and the journey behind her new album R&B Diaries. She shares the stories that shaped the project and what it means to be vulnerable through her music. You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻

    49 min
  4. EP. 116 | 🍦Shad🍦

    2025-11-03

    EP. 116 | 🍦Shad🍦

    Rapper and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Shad returns to The Cool Table to discuss his 7th full-length album 'Start Anew'. On this project, he returns with a familiar sound and a more simplistic offering than his fans have been accustomed to.  He reminisces on a career that spans over two decades, and what has changed in Hip-Hop since his debut. He dives into AI, MAGA, and discusses the uncomfortable reality of the climate crisis. Shad shares some insight on what is next for him, what makes this album so important.  You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻 You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻

    49 min
  5. EP. 115 | 🍦Jibola Fagbamiye🍦

    2025-10-04

    EP. 115 | 🍦Jibola Fagbamiye🍦

    On this episode of IN THE CUT, we’re joined by multidisciplinary artist and illustrator Jibola Fagbamiye, the creative force behind the new book FELA: Music Is the Weapon. Blending historical depth with surreal storytelling, the book captures the inspiring and complex life of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti in a way that feels both intimate and larger-than-life. Jibola shares his favourite moments from the creative process, the bold choices that shaped the book, and his perspective on the myths and misconceptions surrounding Fela’s story. We also dive into the possibility of a film adaptation, and he leaves us with powerful gems of wisdom for young creators navigating their own journeys. This conversation is a must-listen for fans of music, art, and storytelling at the highest level. You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻

    54 min
  6. EP.114 | 🍦Chrissy Spratt🍦

    2025-10-03

    EP.114 | 🍦Chrissy Spratt🍦

    Chrissy Spratt joins us to talk about her new EP Maybe Next Time. She shares what it was like opening for Snoop Dogg, how working in the service industry supported her music career, and the lessons she has learned about making mistakes and self-love. This is an honest conversation about growth, resilience, and staying true to yourself. She also talks about the exotic animal she’d choose to represent her and shares some powerful Wednesday Wisdom advice. You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻

    36 min
  7. The Black Experience:Then and Now

    2025-06-02

    The Black Experience:Then and Now

    The Black Experience: Then and Now is an audio documentary that explores the diverse realities of anti-Black racism in Canada through the voices of three Black Canadians. Recorded in 2020 during the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, this powerful piece includes raw audio from protests in the nation's capital and highlights how racism shows up in both overt and subtle ways. Now, after several years, it's finally making its way to streaming platforms. Challenging the myth of a singular Black narrative, this documentary offers a necessary reflection on the complexities of Black identity and the urgent need for a deeper understanding of systemic racism in Canada. LISTEN TO THE RADIO SHOW You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280 AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻 You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻

    23 min
  8. EP. 113 🍦Errol Eats Everything🍦

    2025-05-22

    EP. 113 🍦Errol Eats Everything🍦

    In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Errol Eats, the rapper making waves with his classic sound and sharp lyricism. He opens up about his creative process and how his background shaped his music. Errol is carving out his own space in today’s rap landscape, and he shares the journey behind his standout style. We dive into his inspirations, his time in the corporate world and what he's working on next.  Timecodes 3:00 Upward Mobility in the Corporate World 7:30 Recording the Album 9:05 Errol’s Recording Process 11:52 Naming the songs 14:00 Knowledge of Self 17:47 Relationship with K-Riz 23:39 Staying True to Yourself 27:33 The Triumphant Nature of Jamaicans 33:46 His Alter Ego 40:10 Best Tiramisu in New York 43:40 Wednesday Wisdom You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Radio 📻 metradio.ca Online 💻

    46 min
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The Cool Table's Adriel Smiley sits down with some of the best musicians from Toronto and beyond. Our guests are challenged to finish a tub of ice cream before the end of the interview.

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  • Creator
    The Cool Table
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright The Cool Table
  • Show Website
    In The Cut