The Radio FWD Podcast

Shawn Gouralnik
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Join host/film nerd Shawn Gouralnik for a slew of interviews with members of the film industry, Toronto-based film critics and enthusiasts, and the occasional solo episode. Follow Shawn on Letterboxd here: letterboxd.com/givebells A production of RadioFWD at the University of Toronto, Scarborough

  1. FEB 11

    TIFF Film Reference Library INTERVIEW - Natania Sherman

    Senior Manager of TIFF's Film Reference Library, Natania Sherman, joins the Radio FWD Podcast to discuss the work that goes into archiving the largest and most prestigious film festival in North America, and one of the largest publicly attended film festivals in the world. We also discuss their favourite artifacts and how TIFF safely stores over 2000 film reels and 35/70mm prints.Check out the TIFF Film Reference Library and their hours here:https://tiff.net/library

    48 min

  2. FEB 4

    The BEST Films of 2025 RANKED! Featuring Prabhjot Bains and Marc Basque

    RANGE Magazine Film Editor Prabhjot Bains and Film Programmer Marc Basque join Shawn Gouralnik and the RadioFWD Podcast to discuss and RANK our favourite films of 2025! We also talk about our favourite Documentaries, how 2025 was as a film year, and more.Check out Prabhjot's work here:https://linktr.ee/prabhjotbainscritic?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad_4FXOp4Eafzfw0jgDVTbVeqtsD-qsgdZiR90Dgm-rL4RJi25ParR6EtlLjg_aem_xCD1pcLmPmLeC3JKW6JrZAhttps://readrange.com/category/film-tv/Check out Marc Basque's upcoming film series HEAR ME OUT at Paradise on Bloor:https://paradiseonbloor.com/movies/they-came-together/https://www.instagram.com/hearmeoutparadise/https://www.instagram.com/wasteoftaste/

    3h 50m

  3. 12/09/2025

    Nathan Gelgud - Reel Politik, Film Culture, and Brian De Palma's Hi, Mom!

    Comic artist and film fanatic Nathan Gelgud joins the RadioFWD podcast to discuss his newly released book, Reel Politik, a collection of daily comics about four movie theatre clerks who (try to) start a Revolution. Check out Nathan's new book here: https://drawnandquarterly.com/books/reel-politik/ Check out Nathan's work here: https://nathangelgud.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gelgud/?hl=en

    1h 55m

  4. 11/15/2025

    The Sleazoids Podcast Interview Ft. Josh Lewis and Jamie Miller

    Hosts of the Toronto-based film podcast Sleazoids, Josh Lewis and Jamie Miller, join the RadioFWD Podcast to revisit their very first episode on Wes Craven's sophomore effort The Hills Have Eyes, talk about how the podcast got its start, and that time Uwe Boll yelled at Josh on Twitter. Check out the Sleazoids podcast here: https://www.sleazoidspodcast.com/ Check out Josh's links here: https://linktr.ee/thejoshl Check out Jamie's bands and projects here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6expmzMb4F74q2LLtcohmj https://open.spotify.com/artist/5qlb4gCnckxqaxYh0PFE0Z?trackId=5eco4o9Bz3DQCYE5c0ScZH https://linktr.ee/jamieacas

    2h 53m

  5. 11/07/2025

    Sunshine (2007) - Film Analysis and Review Feat. Leslie K. Hatton

    Programmer of the Eyesore Cinema screening series Cillian Me Softly and writer/editor Leslie K. Hatton joins the RadioFWD podcast to discuss one of host Shawn Gouralnik's favourite films of all time, Danny Boyle's sci-fi/horror masterpiece Sunshine. We talk about Microcinemas, Cillian Murphy's beautiful eyes, and what we would've done aboard the Icarus II. Check out Leslie's socials here: https://linktr.ee/socialjusticewendigo?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae49kAqNgjQIP6u0fYlXb90S4haCMU3aMjktxOsOZD7z6WEGAQwZMXDCbKJkA_aem_FdcygindkVbjgw8l7-rUxA Check out Leslie's podcast Further Reeding, about actor Oliver Reed: https://www.cinemasmorgasbord.com/the-podcasts/further-reeding/

    1h 19m

  6. 11/07/2025

    RamonPang - The History of EDM/IDM, Autechre, Jungle and UKG

    DJ/Producer and Video Essay creator RamonPang joins the RadioFWD podcast to discuss Autechre's latest tour, what it's like running a record label, and why Skrillex is owed some apologies. Check out Tabula Rasa records here: https://www.tabularasarecords.com/ Check out RamonPang's work here: https://ramonpang.com/ https://beacons.ai/ramonpang

    1h 28m

  7. 10/02/2025

    TIFF 2025 WRAP UP! Best Films, Underrated Picks, and Stinkers

    RANGE Magazine film editor Prabhjot Bains and RadioFWD Music Manager Zachary Osborn joins the Radio FWD podcast to talk about our time at TIFF 2025. We talk about our favourite films of the festival, memorable moments, and some stinkers to avoid. Check out Prabhjot's work here: https://linktr.ee/prabhjotbainscritic... https://readrange.com/category/film-tv/

    2h 12m

  8. 09/26/2025

    Expect No Mercy (1995) - Canuxploitation Filmed at UTSC Feat. Brandon Lim

    Revue Cinema Programmer for Black Belt Cinema, Graphic Designer and Zine editor Brandon Lim joins Radio FWD to discuss the direct-to-video Canuxploitation film Expect No Mercy, shot on our very own UTSC campus. We talk about the film in detail, our love of Scarborough, and how a stunt damaged dozens of windows on campus. You can find Brandon's work at the historical Revue Cinema here: https://linktr.ee/blackbeltcinema You can find Brandon's merch (including his excellent zine FILM FVCKERS) here: https://blackbeltcinema.ca/ You can find Brandon's music here: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsoundsto/ Radio FWD is University of Toronto, Scarborough’s student-run, not-for-profit Radio Station! You can find our latest events, articles, and studio production on our website: radiofwd.com Check out what Radio FWD has brewing at all of our socials: https://www.facebook.com/radiofwd/ https://twitter.com/radio_fwd https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0WZPRAQhZH8PaX0p97A1jw https://www.instagram.com/radio_fwd

    1h 58m
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About

Join host/film nerd Shawn Gouralnik for a slew of interviews with members of the film industry, Toronto-based film critics and enthusiasts, and the occasional solo episode. Follow Shawn on Letterboxd here: letterboxd.com/givebells A production of RadioFWD at the University of Toronto, Scarborough

Information

  • Creator
    Shawn Gouralnik
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shawn Gouralnik
  • Show Website
    The Radio FWD Podcast

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