The Strombo Show
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Corus Entertainment (2007-2009)
CBC Music (2009-2023)
| Genre | music |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | CFRB/CJAD (2005-2007) Corus Entertainment (2007-2009) CBC Music (2009-2023) |
| Starring | George Stroumboulopoulos |
| Original release | 2005 – 2023 |
The Strombo Show is a Canadian radio show hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos, which aired from 2005 to 2023 across various Canadian radio stations and networks.[1]
The show originated on Standard Broadcasting's CFRB in Toronto and CJAD in Montreal as a light-hearted news-oriented talk show.[2] In November 2007, the show moved to the Corus network and the format changed, with a focus on music. The Strombo Show broadcast from 102.1 The Edge's Toronto studio and on other radio stations in the Corus Entertainment network, including CFOX-FM in Vancouver, Power 97 in Winnipeg, FM96 in London and Y108 in Hamilton.[3] On the Corus network, the show aired for three hours on Sunday nights, combining music, celebrity guests and calls from listeners.[3]
The show moved to CBC Radio 2 in November 2009.[4] In an interview with ChartAttack, Stroumboulopoulos acknowledged that being on a public radio network gave him more flexibility to choose music without the genre limitations of the Corus version of his show, which aired on modern rock and active rock stations.[5]