13 APR 2024 · Tonight, April 12 at 9pm, we will broadcast one final new episode of Jay's radio program The Raw Diaries on Vancouver Co-op Radio 100.5 FM. The episode is a tribute to the late Jay Hamburger -  The episode will include his poetry, music he loved (inlcuding original TITR produced work) and an interview with Jay talking about his life with his brother Richard and son Sylvan.  The Raw Diaries was created by Jay Hamburger and Laurence Gatinel and the Co-op Radio Staff and began as a pandemic project. The program aired for three years once a month and featured (often field recorded) interviews with dozens of artists, activists, and interesting original features, music, poetry -- all hosted by Jay. 

29 MAR 2024 · This is the second half of Jay’s interview with the “Gumboot Guys” released on the Raw Diaries earlier this month on March 8th in Raw Diaries Ep36. This is the final interview Jay recorded at Co-op Radio earlier this year and something he was piecing together for broadcast.    The hour will be hosted by Sylvan Hamburger and will feature the second part of Jay’s discussion with “Gumboot Guys” Paul Manson, Bill Edbrooke, Gene Logan, and Hans Elfert - four contributors to a newly published book “The Gumboot Guys”, a follow-up to “The Gumboot Girls” and “Dancing in Gumboots.” This third collection also chronicles stories and lives of another diverse group of young people in the 1970s who “answered the call of the sea” on BC’s West Coast. The program will also include a brief tribute to Jay from Sylvan, and Richard Hamburger reciting some of Jay’s original writings. This is bound to be an emotional one. Link to the First Hour from the March 8 Raw Diaries program: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-raw-diaries-ep36-gumboot-guys-pt1-gene-logan-hans-elfert-bill-edbrooke-paul-manson--58978282?fbclid=IwAR3eYEpb24qQ4WjBwN4nnoP96MRwA2qRwAmipD-3I8tUtXSND41mVheslR0_aem_AffscQ_VJCqQS-p97NfoiTs59g5BdpWu3Gr0S_CsOnBehXHsbYccELIa99KwPlwzJMd71AGNVcPONYqD14-TnPWv   More info on the new book by Caitlin Press: https://caitlinpress.com/Books/G/Gumboot-Guys?fbclid=IwAR3-DBQhZ49Q748DVsP8-QteP8wmTc2GWYHWqgvstctCmY6UMiPhNyuNAXU_aem_AfdWm-NFYYN6eDehCOUVZWiabkzXFpy0iaiwJ4XvBMupUbPy9Vn4Hu-pC1JP9s_kggC5iRbwuYNy2MEY1Rk_myND  

9 MAR 2024 · Tonight March 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM on CFRO 100.5 FM’s The Raw Diaries – Jay will feature the first of a two part broadcast with interviewing four contributors to a newly published book “The Gumboot Guys”, a follow-up to “The Gumboot Girls” and  “Dancing in Gumboots.” This third collection also chronicles stories and lives of another diverse group of young people in the 1970s who “answered the call of the sea” on BC’s West Coast. Part 1 will feature excerpted readings from Gene Logan and Hans Elfert as well as a brief discussion/ reflection from Gene and Hans as well as insights from fellow contributors Paul Manson and Bill Edbrooke. The program will also features original poetry readings by Atma Frans.   Check out both Parts in the Raw Diaries archive in the coming weeks! More info on the books by Caitlin Press: https://caitlinpress.com/Books/G/Gumboot-Guys

1 MAR 2024 · Tonight at 10:00 PM on the Arts Rational, Jay interviews Nicholas Hamburger tonight on CFRO 100.5 FM on the dial. Nick discusses his published work, including his experiences while living in Marseilles and writing about the World Cup, his creative projects, and his current social work as well as his creative process and influences. Check it out live in the Jay’s Arts Rational and The Raw Diaries Archive: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-raw-diaries--5475001

10 FEB 2024 · Tonight on the February 9th Raw Diaries program Jay will interview Sylvan Hamburger and discuss a collaborative print-making project “The House of 9 Dragons: Community, Family, Heritage” featuring the artists Love Intersections (David Ng & Jen Sungshine), Sylvan Hamburger, in collaboration with the Lim Sai Hor Kow Mock Benevolent Association. The exhibition is on display at the Massy Gallery (23 East Pender Street) in Vancouver’s Chinatown until February 20th 2024. We will also feature original poetic readings by Atma Franz in her own voice as well as a preview of new music by Vancouver’s own Kevin Finseth. More info: https://massyarts.com/event/at-the-gallery-the-house-of-9-dragons-community-family-heritage/

13 JAN 2024 · Tonight on the first Raw Diaries program of 2024, we will feature a unique interview between Jay and Ivar Potter of the UK. Ivar is an 88-year-old farmer and hotel pub owner who relates some fascinating stories and agricultural anecdotes from throughout the 20th century. It is truly a ‘voice seldom heard’ on the radio tonight on the Raw Diaries. Also featured is the original poetry of Caspar Gell reciting original works in his own voice. Join host Jay Hamburger tonight at 9:00 pm for the January Raw Diaries program and CFRO 100.5 FM Vancouver Co-op Radio.

1 DEC 2023 · Jay's segment on the Arts Rational November 30th features an interview with Patricia June Vickers who is discussing HEALING JOURNEY: ART OF PATRICIA JUNE VICKERS - now showing at the DAL SCHINDELL GALLERY, Regents College, on the UBC campus The interview also features some brief comments from the exhibition curator Bradley Clements. The show also features the original poetry by Roberts Creek artist Maurice Spira as well as a number of compositions by Vancouver based musician Kevin Finseth - composer of many original albums and one of Jay's personal favorites. Tune into CFRO 100.5 FM at 10:00 PM November 30th! https://www.schindellgallery.ca/exhibitions/2023/healing-journey

11 NOV 2023 · Tonight on the November 10th edition of The Raw Diaries at 9:00 pm we will re-run “Jack Benny Live at the Pantages” in honour of our dear friend Jason Logan Harris who sadly passed away October 2023. Jack Benny Live At the Pantages was written by Jason Logan. It was part of the original 13 Carnegie Radio Play Project of 2003 with a cast from predominately the seven-year Carnegie Theatre Workshop coordinated by Jay Hamburger at the time. We are running this wonderful original take-off of a 1930’s Jack Benny Comedy Show but set in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver by Jason Logan who sadly passed away October 2023. Jason is a missed talented actor, writer, musical performer of unusual and memorable quality. We also will feature at around 9:30 an interview with long time theatre in the Raw collaborator and supporter Donald Morin. Donald is a First Nations activist, writer, singer, filmmaker and former broadcaster at Co-op Radio. The interview was recorded late last Summer and we discuss many contemporary issues and observations from Donald currently residing in Edmonton Alberta.

3 NOV 2023 · On Thursday November 2nd at 9:00 PM on CFRO 100.5 FM Jay will preview some more artists from the 20th Heart of the City Festival. Jay will interview members from the Carnegie Dance Troupe, coordinated by Rianne Svelnis. The troupe is performing a free show on Sunday November 5th at the SFU Woodwards. More info: https://www.kjdance.ca/now/ensemble Jay also interviews Shon Wong and Elwin Xie about Shon's project: Once Upon A Time on a Chinatown Night - Shon Wong shares his personal search for family, identity and purpose, along with live music. A storybook come to life. More info: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/once-upon-a-time-on-a-chinatown-night-tickets-725898852007 The show also features several original poems by Patrick Foley with poems of concern, creativity and hope for the Downtown Eastside.

27 OCT 2023 · Tonight at 9:00 PM on CFRO 100.5 FM Jay will interview Ryan Sudds about his documentary Stop the Sweeps being shown as part of the 20th Heart of the City Festival on November 4th. Stop the Sweeps chronicles the violent decampments of unhoused people in the DTES and subsequent community resistance against the ongoing state-sanctioned violence and neglect. This event is followed by an informal townhall conversation moderated by the Stop the Sweeps team. Presented with Gallery Gachet Saturday November 4 at 3:30pm @ Carnegie Community Centre Theatre (401 Main St) At 9:30 PM, Jay will interview the one and only Flying Monkey Orchestra on the Arts Rational for the Heart of the City Festival . Features insights on how to grow your own horn from locally sourced plants and many rousing songs. Tonight on Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO 100.5 FM. The Flying Monkey Orchestra will present their Evil Cult Singalong at MacLean Park on October 29th at 4:00 PM