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The Untold Story of CFNY: The Spirit of Radio with Alan Cross
Friday, 30 January, 2026

Join hosts Andrew Stewart and Lance Dawson for a deep dive into music history with legendary broadcaster and music historian Alan Cross, as they discuss the hot new documentary, CFNY: The Spirit of Radio, directed by Matt Schichter, and co-producer by Alan himself, and why its story continues to resonate with music fans everywhere. If you love alternative rock, radio history, and the evolution of music culture, this episode is a must listen.In this episode, Alan revisits his arrival at that yellow house in Brampton, the iconic CFNY in 1986, a radio station that helped spark a cultural and musical revolution across Canada.From the days of rare vinyl and powerful industry gatekeepers to today’s unlimited, on-demand streaming, Alan explores how music discovery has transformed over the decades. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of how CFNY championed emerging artists, shaped alternative radio, and influenced generations of listeners.The conversation also tackles the modern challenges of algorithm-driven playlists, the fight to preserve musical curation and quality, and the lasting legacy of CFNY 102.1 The Edge, in Canadian music history. Here we go!#AlanCross #CFNY #SpiritOfRadio #CFNYSpiritOfRadio #BackstageLowdown #MusicDocumentary #RadioHistory #AlternativeRadio #AlternativeRock #CanadianMusic #TorontoMusic #MusicPodcast #PodcastInterview #BehindTheMusic #NewMusicDiscovery #RadioLegend #MusicCulture #IndieRock #80sAlternative #MusicHistory#Podcast #MusicInterview #RockMusic #StreamingMusic #MusicFans