We Met U When

School of Journalism | Toronto Metropolitan University

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?

  1. Season 4 – Episode 4: Give Me 15 Minutes

    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 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: YouTubeOriginal source: https://youtu.be/VXJmFF4x0sI?si=sISKBrmYI77Qkdxt The post Season 4 – Episode 4: Give Me 15 Minutes first appeared on We Met U When....

    19 min
  2. Season 4 – Episode 2: The Art of Moises

    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 Canada Find Mental Health Support in Ontario KidsHelpPhone:  free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people Call 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868 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/ The post Season 4 – Episode 2: The Art of Moises first appeared on We Met U When....

    24 min
  3. Season 4 – Episode 1: Schooled by Sekou

    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 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 Canadian 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/ The post Season 4 – Episode 1: Schooled by Sekou first appeared on We Met U When....

    19 min
  4. 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 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 Future Creator: 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/  The post Season 3 – Bonus Episode 2: Inside Season 3 first appeared on We Met U When....

    29 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.2
out of 5
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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?