Joseph Planta
@joeplanta.bsky.social
I’m in my twenty-second year interviewing people at http://www.TheCommentary.ca. I also collect buttons, busts, and books.
I put the BCTV pin on my coat today, or as I like to call it the Order of BCTV button.
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I put the BCTV pin on my coat today, or as I like to call it the Order of BCTV button.
I bought a box of file folders a couple of years ago, and I swear I saw it three months ago, but I've looked everywhere at the house and can't find the box.
November 10, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I bought a box of file folders a couple of years ago, and I swear I saw it three months ago, but I've looked everywhere at the house and can't find the box.
I talked to the celebrated pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa about Klavierklang, a short film directed by Nettie Wild, and written by Hildegard Westerkamp, starring Rachel, as part of the Music on Main Modulus Festival this week: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa | thecommentary.ca
The celebrated pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa discusses the new short film Klavierklang (directed by Nettie Wild, and written by Hildegard Westerkamp) having its debut as part of Music on Main's Modulus F...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I talked to the celebrated pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa about Klavierklang, a short film directed by Nettie Wild, and written by Hildegard Westerkamp, starring Rachel, as part of the Music on Main Modulus Festival this week: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
I talked to Adam Grant Warren about Faye's Room, the latest show from Glitch Theatre, which starts in previews Friday and runs until Nov 23rd at the Vancity Culture Lab: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
Adam Grant Warren | thecommentary.ca
The co-artistic director of Glitch Theatre Adam Grant Warren discusses the new company and their first production, and first since the pandemic Alex K. Masse's Faye's Room, at the Vancity Culture Lab ...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I talked to Adam Grant Warren about Faye's Room, the latest show from Glitch Theatre, which starts in previews Friday and runs until Nov 23rd at the Vancity Culture Lab: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
There was news today from Black Bond Books that its founder Madeline Neill died. Hers was a remarkable story in starting a book store and creating a behemoth in this market. At its core was a love of books. The late George Garrett researched a biography on her life; hers was that worthy of study.
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
There was news today from Black Bond Books that its founder Madeline Neill died. Hers was a remarkable story in starting a book store and creating a behemoth in this market. At its core was a love of books. The late George Garrett researched a biography on her life; hers was that worthy of study.
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Dave Beers recalls the Quiet Brilliance of Tom Barrett via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Remembering the Quiet Brilliance of Tom Barrett | The Tyee
His decades of reporting for the Vancouver Sun earned deep respect. Then he became an early pillar of The Tyee.
thetyee.ca
November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Dave Beers recalls the Quiet Brilliance of Tom Barrett via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
When Marmots Haunt Your Cemetery, What to Do? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
When Marmots Haunt Your Cemetery, What to Do? | The Tyee
From coyote urine to deer birth control, BC towns are forsaking wildlife culls for other fixes.
thetyee.ca
November 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
When Marmots Haunt Your Cemetery, What to Do? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
I talked to Charlie Demers about his new book The Eh Team: A Celebration of Canadianisms from Elbows Up to Poutine. He was recently in the centre of a political storm here in British Columbia, and I wanted to know what that was like. Here's the audio: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
Charles Demers | thecommentary.ca
The author, comedian, and speechwriter Charles Demers discusses his new book The Eh Team: A Celebration of Canadianisms from Elbows Up to Poutine (Greystone Books), with Joseph Planta.
thecommentary.ca
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I talked to Charlie Demers about his new book The Eh Team: A Celebration of Canadianisms from Elbows Up to Poutine. He was recently in the centre of a political storm here in British Columbia, and I wanted to know what that was like. Here's the audio: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
I talked to Rod Mickleburgh about John Horgan: In His Own Words, which he co-wrote: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
Rod Mickleburgh | thecommentary.ca
The journalist and author Rod Mickleburgh discusses the new memoir he co-wrote John Horgan: In His Own Words (Harbour Publishing, 2025), with Joseph Planta.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I talked to Rod Mickleburgh about John Horgan: In His Own Words, which he co-wrote: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
Ahead of an already sold-out appearance at the Rio Theatre Tuesday night, I talked to Bif Naked about her life and career and the new documentary on her: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
Bif Naked | thecommentary.ca
The recording artist, author and activist Bif Naked discusses an event at the Rio Theatre, Tuesday, 04 November 2025, the screening of a new documentary on her life, a Q&A and an acoustic set, her lif...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Ahead of an already sold-out appearance at the Rio Theatre Tuesday night, I talked to Bif Naked about her life and career and the new documentary on her: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
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Odie on All About Eve is right up there with Molly Haskell on Bringing up Baby and Roger Ebert on Casablanca
If you thought I wasn't gonna chime in on the 75th anniversary of ALL ABOUT EVE, you were too short for that gesture!
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Fasten your seatbelts: ‘All About Eve’ turns 75 - The Boston Globe
Globe film critic Odie Henderson celebrates this Bette Davis classic, his pick for the greatest movie ever made.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Odie on All About Eve is right up there with Molly Haskell on Bringing up Baby and Roger Ebert on Casablanca
I keep referring to Daulton Varsho as Dalton Trumbo much to the annoyance of the people at work watching this game.
October 28, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I keep referring to Daulton Varsho as Dalton Trumbo much to the annoyance of the people at work watching this game.
Sandy Koufax was a young man when this game started.
October 28, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Sandy Koufax was a young man when this game started.
Addison Barger sounds like the name of a villain on an American primetime soap opera in the 1980s.
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Addison Barger sounds like the name of a villain on an American primetime soap opera in the 1980s.
Has that guy behind home plate been holding that Canadian flag the whole game?
October 25, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Has that guy behind home plate been holding that Canadian flag the whole game?
There should be a law against you people that say you live in Delta or White Rock, and then when you give me your address and it comes up on Google Maps as Surrey.
October 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
There should be a law against you people that say you live in Delta or White Rock, and then when you give me your address and it comes up on Google Maps as Surrey.
In the realm of annoying commercials, I'm starting to dislike that bank one where the owners of the house go to the old owners to say they have all these diapers that have been delivered. The bank pitchman rolls in on a desk and then the "kid" walks out of the house and he's a grownup.
October 24, 2025 at 2:56 AM
In the realm of annoying commercials, I'm starting to dislike that bank one where the owners of the house go to the old owners to say they have all these diapers that have been delivered. The bank pitchman rolls in on a desk and then the "kid" walks out of the house and he's a grownup.
Does anybody have Sportsnet+ premium? I’ve got a question.
October 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Does anybody have Sportsnet+ premium? I’ve got a question.
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City of Richmond has sent letters to property owners warning them that a recent land claim ruling “could negatively affect title” to their property. Chief negotiator for plaintiff nations says this is about gov property - not displacing ordinary BCians.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
Richmond warns property owners B.C. Supreme Court decision could ‘negatively affect title’
Mayor says many affected property owners were unaware of the ruling and, once informed, became deeply concerned about what it might mean
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
City of Richmond has sent letters to property owners warning them that a recent land claim ruling “could negatively affect title” to their property. Chief negotiator for plaintiff nations says this is about gov property - not displacing ordinary BCians.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
John Garrett is such a delight to listen to. He’s so good at what he does, he makes it look and sound so easy but you can hear how much homework he does. And his sense of humour shines through.
October 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
John Garrett is such a delight to listen to. He’s so good at what he does, he makes it look and sound so easy but you can hear how much homework he does. And his sense of humour shines through.
I talked to the retired psychologist Bill Koch about his debut novel Hired Gun: Uncovering Buried Secrets. thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
Bill Koch | thecommentary.ca
The author and psychologist Bill Koch discusses his debut novel Hired Gun: Uncovering Buried Secrets (FriesenPress, 2025), with Joseph Planta.
thecommentary.ca
October 17, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I talked to the retired psychologist Bill Koch about his debut novel Hired Gun: Uncovering Buried Secrets. thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
Here's my interview with Brittany Penner about her bestselling memoir Children Like Us: A Metis Woman’s Memoir of Family, Identity and Walking Herself Home thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
Brittany Penner | thecommentary.ca
The author Brittany Penner discusses her bestselling memoir Children Like Us: A Metis Woman's Memoir of Family, Identity and Walking Herself Home (Doubleday, 2025), with Joseph Planta.
thecommentary.ca
October 17, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Here's my interview with Brittany Penner about her bestselling memoir Children Like Us: A Metis Woman’s Memoir of Family, Identity and Walking Herself Home thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...
I was thinking about my grandmother. She loved baseball. She loved the Blue Jays and she loved the Mariners. She would have loved all of this, knowing one of them was going to the World Series. She's been dead 22 years & every few weeks during baseball season, I'll look in on the standings for her.
October 11, 2025 at 5:26 AM
I was thinking about my grandmother. She loved baseball. She loved the Blue Jays and she loved the Mariners. She would have loved all of this, knowing one of them was going to the World Series. She's been dead 22 years & every few weeks during baseball season, I'll look in on the standings for her.