We Met U When

School of Journalism | Toronto Metropolitan University

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NEWS

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?

APR 23

Season 4 – Episode 5: A Journey, Not a Destination

After interviewing a former high school student who was quoted in a 2015 article on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, three non-Indigenous journalism students set out to produce this episode with care but nothing went as planned. In this episode, these student producers share the mistakes they made and lessons they learned in hopes of helping other journalists recognize how some journalistic practices can cause harm. NOTES: Any third party materials are being used under fair dealing under Canadian copyright laws. Thank you to our community advisors Gabrielle McMann and Nakuset for their guidance. Thank you also to the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching for supporting Season 4 with a Learning and Teaching Grant. Relevant links TMU’s Standing Strong (Mash Koh Wee Kah Pooh Win) Task Force Report https://www.torontomu.ca/content/dam/next-chapter/Report/SSTF-report-and-recommendations-Aug_24_FINAL.pdf Indigenous Watchdog: Call to Action #86 https://www.indigenouswatchdog.org/cta/call-to-action-86/ Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on Missing Indigenous Children and Unmarked Graves https://our-truths.com/ MUSIC CREDITS: We Met U When theme music is composed and performed by Eric Kroda Soft Background Music https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-soft-background-music-511236/ Ambient Piano Relaxing Music https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-ambient-piano-relaxing-music-347950/ Solitude Dark Ambient, https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-solitude-dark-ambient-music-354468/ Dark Ambient Soundscape https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-dark-ambient-soundscape-dreamscape-462864/ Ambient Background https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-ambient-background-436686/ Dark Ambient Emotions Music https://pixabay.com/de/music/geheimnis-dark-ambient-emotions-music-259996/ Emotional ambient piece with slow cinematic textures https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-emotional-ambient-piece-with-slow-cinematic-textures-370142/ Parallel Universe https://pixabay.com/music/pulses-parallel-universe-7100/

29 min
2025-12-12

Season 4 – 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. NOTES: 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: ESTE Creator: El Alfa & Nfasis Retrieved 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 & Leemckrazy Retrieved from: Instagram Original source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-eexW7OhJS/?igsh=MWFwMmtwMmJ3ZHo5cA== 3. Song title: That Shelter From A World Outside Creator: 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: Thick Creator: DJ Chose Retrieved 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 clip AMI: Accessibility Media Inc Retrieved from: YouTube Original source: https://youtu.be/VXJmFF4x0sI?si=sISKBrmYI77Qkdxt

19 min
2025-12-12

Season 4 – 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. NOTES: 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/

21 min
2025-12-12

Season 4 – 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 Notes Suicide Crisis Helpline Call or text 9-8-8 https://988.ca/ Mental Health Support in Canada, Government of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html Find Mental Health Support in Ontario https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support#section-1 KidsHelpPhone: free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people Call 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868 https://kidshelpphone.ca/ 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/

24 min
2025-12-12

Season 4 – 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. Notes 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 links Toronto District School Board Africentric Alternative School https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/africentricschool/ Canadian Association of Journalists Diversity Survey 2024 https://caj.ca/programs/diversity-survey/ MUSIC CREDITS: 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/ Wanderlust-224595 https://pixabay.com/music/beats-wanderlust-224595/

19 min
2025-01-23

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. NOTES: Any third party materials are being used under fair dealing under Canadian copyright laws. Music Credits: Song Title: suspense-background-01 Creator: alanajordan Retrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-suspense-background-01-254637/ Song Title: Soulful FutureCreator: Keyframe_Audio Retrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-soulful-future-134912/ Song Title: So Strong - Motivation Creator: jekkmusic Retrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-so-strong-motivation-234816/ Song Title: Groove Culture Inspiration Chill Cool Native Music Creator: REDproductions Retrieved 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: HitsLab Retrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-calm-piano-music-sentimental-background-intro-theme-269137/

29 min
2025-01-21

Season 3 – 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. NOTES: 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 Free Creator: Lidérc Retrieved 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 60s Creator: music_for_video Retrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-upbeat-indie-folk-60s-13449/ Song Title: Ever Flowing Creator: ItsWatR Retrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/ Song Title: Chill Lofi Music - Interior Lounge Creator: SigmaMusicArt Retrieved from: Pixabay Link to original source: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-chill-lofi-music-interior-lounge-256260/

21 min
2024-12-13

Season 3 – 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. NOTES: 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: AspieDuck User ID on Pixabay: user_id:34712822 Retrieved from Pixabay Transition music Song title: Night Detective Creator: Amaksi User ID on Pixabay: user_id:28332361 Retrieved from Pixabay Song title: Calm Background Piano Music Creator: Clavier-Music User ID on Pixabay: user_id:16027823 Retrieved from Pixabay

29 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?

Creator

School of Journalism | Toronto Metropolitan University
Years Active

2022 - 2026
Episodes

22
Rating

Explicit
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