We Met U When

School of Journalism | Toronto Metropolitan University

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We Met U When explores the power a news story can have on the people in the story. Journalism students at Toronto Metropolitan University dig up headlines from Toronto’s past and track down the people behind the headlines to ask what happened next?

2025-12-12

Season 4 – Episode 4: Give Me 15 Minutes

Episode 4:Give Me 15 Minutes As a DJ – and a competitive athlete – George Quarcoo, aka GQ Soundz, has been interviewed by multiple journalists. Many of them make the same mistake. We Met U When… producer Ariel Tozman set out to break that pattern. She introduces us to George and connects with another artist experiencing the same frustration, while also confronting her own assumptions. Here’s a Preview: SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PLATFORM Spotify Apple Podcasts Click for Notes and Credits Special thanks to research assistants Moyo Lawuyi and Alyssa Reid. Any third party materials are being used under fair dealing under Canadian copyright laws. RELEVANT LINKS – https://www.ami.ca/media-accessibility https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-141-cbc-radio-specials/clip/16042947-playing-by-ear https://www.balancefba.org/ https://www.instagram.com/gqsoundz/?hl=en https://muckrack.com/michelle-mcquigge https://rrj.ca/portrait-of-a-journalist-michelle-mcquigge/ https://www.ami.ca/meet-host-now-dave-brown https://www.thecanadianpress.com/writing-guides/the-canadian-press-stylebook/ Music Credits (in order of appearance):We Met U When theme music is composed and performed by Eric Kroda 1. Song title: ESTECreator: El Alfa & NfasisRetrieved from: Instagram Original source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGcAqAJMYEn/?igsh=aDF3c2U2cGs3Y3Ix 2. Song title: Balimele (feat. Khalil Harrison, Tumelo.za, Ceeka RSA & Eltee)Creator: DBN Gogo, Tyler ICU & LeemckrazyRetrieved from: InstagramOriginal source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-eexW7OhJS/?igsh=MWFwMmtwMmJ3ZHo5cA== 3. Song title: That Shelter From A World OutsideCreator: Amanda Shekarchi Recorded by Met Radio 4. Song title: Do It to It (feat. Sean Paul)Creator: Cherish Retrieved from: Instagram Original source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DClFJSOxdbF/?igsh=M2RybmtudXU0cXR4 5. Song title: ThickCreator: DJ ChoseRetrieved from: Instagram Original source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DACplaap13O/?igsh=anBxc3ZqMjA2cGQw 6. Song title: China (feat. Ozuna & J Balvin)Creator: Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee & Karol G Retrieved from: Instagram Original source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGcAqAJMYEn/?igsh=aDF3c2U2cGs3Y3Ix Credit for Dave Brown clipAMI: Accessibility Media Inc Retrieved from: YouTubeOriginal source: https://youtu.be/VXJmFF4x0sI?si=sISKBrmYI77Qkdxt S4 EP4 Ariel and George a.k.a. GQ Soundz in studioThe post Season 4 – Episode 4: Give Me 15 Minutes first appeared on We Met U When....

19 min
2025-12-12

Season 4 – Episode 3: Maybe I Can’t Do This?

Episode 3:Maybe I Can’t Do This? In 2015 many women journalists suddenly became part of the story while simply trying to do their jobs. Around the world, strangers were interrupting live news reports, shouting a vulgar and sexist phrase. As one We Met U When… producer started learning about this gender-based harassment, past and present, she too found herself becoming part of the story. Here’s a Preview: SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PLATFORM Spotify Apple Podcasts Click for Notes and Credits Any third party materials are being used under fair dealing under Canadian copyright laws. MUSIC CREDITS: We Met U When theme music is composed and performed by Eric Kroda Ambient-space-cinematic-music-370754, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-ambient-space-cinematic-music-370754/ Wizards-road-calm-magical-ambient-music-371783, Memories, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-childhood-memories-calm-ambient-music-304560/ Dark Ambient Music, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-dark-ambient-music-354475/ Solitude Dark Ambient, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-solitude-dark-ambient-music-354468/ Calm relaxing, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-calm-relaxing-ambient-peaceful-background-music-382554/ Mariela Torroba Hennigen produced Season 4, Episode 3: Maybe I Can’t Do This? Her interviews needed to be done remotely – from Professor Okeke’s office!The post Season 4 – Episode 3: Maybe I Can’t Do This? first appeared on We Met U When....

21 min
2025-12-12

Season 4 – Episode 2: The Art of Moises

Episode 2:The Art of Moises This story about graffiti artist Moises Frank, aka Luvsumone or Luvs, took a turn our producers didn’t see coming. While learning about Moises mentoring young people, they realized he was teaching them something too. A deep dive into this artist’s life revealed a journey through grief and healing that was transformative for him – and the three guys producing this episode. ***PLEASE NOTE: This episode includes discussion of suicide and grief. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In Canada and the U.S. call or text 9-8-8. For help elsewhere in the world: www.findahelpline.com Here’s a Preview: SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PLATFORM Spotify Apple Podcasts Click for Notes and Credits Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 9-8-8 Get Help Mental Health Support in Canada, Government of CanadaFind Mental Health Support in OntarioKidsHelpPhone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text 686868 for free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people. Any third party materials are being used under fair dealing under Canadian copyright laws. MUSIC CREDITS: We Met U When theme music is composed and performed by Eric Kroda Closing metal container for garbage; AudioPapkin; Pixabay Celestial Drift, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-celestial-drift-space-ambient-meditation-403503/ Somber Constellations, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-somber-constellations-ambient-364828/ Chill Lofi VLOG, https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2025/11/18/audio_f7e5616e05.mp3?filename=chill-lofi-vlog-relaxing-background-hip-hop-beat-438699.mp3 Dark Somber Serious, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-dark-somber-serious-112164/ Grief fades, Love Remains, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-grief-fades-love-remains-439588/ We Met U When… art by Moises Producers Kristian Cuaresma and Jaden Whitelaw with Moises Frank. They’re in the janitor’s closet at Weston train station, where producer James Bunga first interviewed Moises! The mural Moises created being unveiled outside Weston train station. Moises applying the last stroke of paint to the mural outside Weston train station. Moises with the producers: James Bunga, Moises Frank, Jaden Whitelaw, Kristian Cuaresma Meeting up with Moises Frank at his studio. The post Season 4 – Episode 2: The Art of Moises first appeared on We Met U When....

24 min
2025-12-12

Season 4 – Episode 1: Schooled by Sekou

Episode 1:Schooled by Sekou Attending Toronto’s first Africentric Alternative School was a powerful experience for Sekou, who was quoted in a 2015 news story when he was in grade 7. As an adult, he remembers a lot of coverage that missed the mark. His mom doesn’t remember providing informed consent. This episode explores their experiences with journalists, consent and how Black stories are told. Here’s a Preview: SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PLATFORM Spotify Apple Podcasts Click for Notes and Credits Any third party materials are being used under fair dealing under Canadian copyright laws. Thank you to Jaden Whitelaw, Gavin Adamson, and Ben Shelley for voicing the news headlines in this episode. Relevant linksToronto District School Board Africentric Alternative SchoolCanadian Association of Journalists Diversity Survey 2024 MUSIC CREDITS: Wanderlust-224595 https://pixabay.com/music/beats-wanderlust-224595/ We Met U When theme music is composed and performed by Eric Kroda dark-cinematic-thriller-249485, https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-dark-cinematic-thriller-249485/ Inspiring-ambient-music-348379, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-inspiring-ambient-music-348379/ Lofi-chill-relaxing-beat-444098, https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-chill-relaxing-beat-444098/ Nasheed-islamic-background-133345, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-nasheed-islamic-background-133345/ Cindy, Sekou and Kymane at S4 listening party (photo by elisejacob.com) EP1 producers Kymane and Cindy with Sekou and his family (photo by elisejacob.com) The post Season 4 – Episode 1: Schooled by Sekou first appeared on We Met U When....

19 min
2025-01-23

Season 3 – Bonus Episode 2: Inside Season 3

Bonus Episode 2:Inside Season 3 In this We Met U When… bonus episode, we reflect on some of the hardest moments during production of Season 3, some fears we faced, and how we stepped out of our comfort zones and discovered new passions. We also bring you into our visit from Pulitzer Prize and Peabody award-winning investigative journalist, Connie Walker. SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PLATFORM Spotify Apple Podcasts Click for Notes and Credits Any third party materials are being used under fair dealing under Canadian copyright laws. Music Credits: Song Title: suspense-background-01Creator: alanajordanRetrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-suspense-background-01-254637/ Song Title: Soulful FutureCreator: Keyframe_AudioRetrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-soulful-future-134912/ Song Title: So Strong – MotivationCreator: jekkmusicRetrieved from: PixabayLink to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-so-strong-motivation-234816/ Song Title: Groove Culture Inspiration Chill Cool Native MusicCreator: REDproductionsRetrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/world-groove-culture-inspiration-chill-cool-native-music-93679/ Song Title: Calm Piano Music (Sentimental Background Intro Theme)Creator: HitsLabRetrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-calm-piano-music-sentimental-background-intro-theme-269137/ The post Season 3 – Bonus Episode 2: Inside Season 3 first appeared on We Met U When....

29 min
2025-01-21

Season 3 – Bonus Episode 1: RESONATE

Bonus Episode 1:RESONATE Four students from Professor Shari Okeke’s Advanced Podcasting and Radio Documentary course attended the first Student Podcast Day at RESONATE 2024, a podcast festival in Richmond, Virginia. They had no idea it would be such a pivotal moment – meeting so many pros and gaining new perspectives on the journalism industry and their place in it. SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PLATFORM Spotify Apple Podcasts Click for Notes & Credits Any third party materials are being used under fair dealing under Canadian copyright laws. Music Credits: Song Title: Upbeat Lo-Fi Chill Instrumental Music Royalty FreeCreator: LidércRetrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-upbeat-lo-fi-chill-instrumental-music-royalty-free-195449/ Song Title: Upbeat Indie Folk 60sCreator: music_for_videoRetrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-upbeat-indie-folk-60s-13449/ Song Title: Ever FlowingCreator: ItsWatRRetrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/ Song Title: Chill Lofi Music – Interior LoungeCreator: SigmaMusicArtRetrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-music-interior-lounge-256260/ The post Season 3 – Bonus Episode 1: RESONATE first appeared on We Met U When....

21 min
2024-12-13

Season 3 – Episode 5: The Call

Episode 5:The Call When a We Met U When… producer was wrapping up a phone interview for this season, she didn’t expect to suddenly be on the receiving end of a microaggression – and get it all on tape. This episode explores that long awkward exchange and why it makes sense to report on it. SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PLATFORM Spotify Apple Podcasts Click for Notes and Credits Any third party materials are being used under fair dealing under Canadian copyright laws. Music Credits: Intro Song Song title: Chill lounge groovy boom-bap (documentary/transition music)Creator: AspieDuckUser ID on Pixabay: user_id:34712822 Retrieved from Pixabay Transition music Song title: Night DetectiveCreator: AmaksiUser ID on Pixabay: user_id:28332361 Retrieved from Pixabay Song title: Calm Background Piano Music Creator: Clavier-MusicUser ID on Pixabay: user_id:16027823 Retrieved from Pixabay S3 EP5 Leonor working in studio.The post Season 3 – Episode 5: The Call first appeared on We Met U When....

29 min
2024-12-13

Season 3 – Episode 4: Carmine's Second Act

Episode 4:Carmine’s Second Act Carmine Posteraro tested positive for COVID in 2020. He wound up on a ventilator and was in a coma for 12 days. But that wasn’t the first time he had to fight for his life. There were at least five close calls before that. It was no joke. But now, his story actually gets a lot of laughs. SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PLATFORM Spotify Apple Podcasts Click for Notes and Credits Any third party materials are being used under fair dealing under Canadian copyright laws. Music Credits: 1. Song title: Nowhere – Sad Emotional Melancholic MusicCreator: GioeleFazzeriRetrieved from: Pixabay Original source: https://pixabay.com/music/mystery-nowhere-sad-emotional-melancholic-music-201996/ 2. Song title: UntitledCreator: Eric CrodaRetrieved from: Original recording Credit to clips in news edit (in order of appearance): Trudeau Update March 2020 CNA Wuhan Pneumonia outbreak Jan 2020 ABC First case of virus Jan 2020 GlobalNewsFeb2020 WHO pandemic declaration March 2020 NBC News March 2020 The post Season 3 – Episode 4: Carmine’s Second Act first appeared on We Met U When....

23 min

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We Met U When explores the power a news story can have on the people in the story. Journalism students at Toronto Metropolitan University dig up headlines from Toronto’s past and track down the people behind the headlines to ask what happened next?

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School of Journalism | Toronto Metropolitan University
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

21
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Explicit
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