2025
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Saving LiamJune 11, 2025
Just ahead of Father's Day, a Montreal dad talks about his fight to save his son in a health battle that's taken on a life of its own. Also, the STM transit strike, Grand Prix Week sticker shock and the bagpipes (this time for real).
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Gallivanting while the gallivanting is good.June 4, 2025
Reluctant retirees Terry and Ted capitalize on their free time and mobility to blanket Montreal with their presence at various and sundry charity and entertainment events. Also, when he's not flitting hither and yon, Terry is anchored to the couch for hours on end, watching multiple streaming services and taking copious notes for his weekly viewing recommendations, and this week he's got some dandies. Terry interviews Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
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Whoever said “it’s not the destination, it’s the journey” didn’t fly commercialMay 28, 2025
Terry revisits Vancouver and suffers the slings and arrows of commercial air travel. Also, summertime goings-on in Montreal, the mechanics of standup comedy and why no one asks us to name TV shows.
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Montréal through the DiMonte lens, unfilteredMay 21, 2025
Terry's warts-and-all review of a very busy social calendar in the week leading up to Victoria Day, which can itself be a trigger for an English boy from Verdun.
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The uncomfortable truth: Greeks make the best Montreal pizzaMay 14, 2025
The uncomfortable truth: Greeks make the best Montreal pizza. Also, don't cut in front of Ted in line at Costco. In an episode fraught with controversy, the boys shoot from the lip on their preference for Greek Montreal pizza, Terry calls out a pool company that tried his patience beyond the breaking point, and Ted almost turns Costco Pointe Claire into the Octagon.
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The Alan Parsons interview project: mission accomplished.May 7, 2025
Terry and Ted conquer technology by successfully conducting an online interview with progressive rock legend Alan Parsons ahead of his charity fundraising show next week at Place des Arts. Also, the ban on phones in school, putting the Habs to bed for the summer and Ted gets something to cry about.
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Allez Canadiens allez! And get a haircut, ya hippies.April 29, 2025
The Habs are down but not out, a heartwarming story of love lost but not forgotten, and what's with the old guy rock star hair? That and more on this week's episode, including a pee-pants funny Tweet Sheet.
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Meet the old boss, just like the old boss.April 22, 2025
The man responsible for Terry DiMonte's first big break in radio joins us this week to talk about a Montreal original and the ghost that haunted it. We also draw positives from the Canadiens' playoff-opening loss and lament the cool spring weather and left lane hogs.
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No news this week. Just weather and sports.April 16, 2025
In the spring, a young man's fancy turns lightly to thoughts of love, while an older man's fancy turns to the Masters, the Habs' playoff chances, breakfast and bunions (paraphrasing Alfred Tennyson here).
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Guest-free, pants-freeApril 9, 2025
In the absence of company this week, Terry and Ted let it all hang out and even veer treacherously close to breaking their commitment to avoid talking politics. Also, all the usual tomfoolery and features, including Terry's entertainment recommendations and the Tweet Sheet, as well as a cornucopia of reminiscences, which is easy to say and spell when you have autocorrect.
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Strangers in the Night in More Ways Than OneApril 2, 2025
Strangers in the Night founder Larry Day joins us in studio to talk about the 20th anniversary of the West Island's signature charity and social event, and provides a bonus look inside the TV and film industry from his perspective as an actor. Also, Montreal April Fool's gags, Terry plays interpreter to Ted's crazy dreams and entertainment picks from the picture box.
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Still mad about the mountainMarch 26, 2025
This week on the podcast, Terry continues his slow burn over the disservice a lame duck Mayor is doing to the legacy of Mount Royal, we expose a hidden nightlife gem in Laval, and hilarity ensues with the resurrection of Race Horse or Rock Band.
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Terry and Ted are nothing if not honest, and this week they bring you The Damn Truth.March 19, 2025
What do Aerosmith, Bob Jovi, Motley Crüe, Metallica and Montreal's The Damn Truth have in common? They all have records produced by the legendary Bob Rock, including The Damn Truth's new album released this week. Lead singer Lee-la Baum and guitarist Tom Shemer join Terry and Ted to talk about the experience of working with one of the music industry's most prolific producers, and the end result. Also, the mayor and the mountain, correspondence from hither and yon, and the Habs are hot (again).
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Knuckles and the playwright: an improbable collaborationMarch 12, 2025
Former Montreal Canadien Chris Nilan and renowned playwright Vittorio Rossi join us on this week's episode to talk about Chris's upcoming one man show detailing his journey through addiction and recovery, with the added bonus of some great hockey stories and the perspective of a true hockey insider.
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The first episode of March - a sure zign of zpring. (Please adjust your subtitle setting to "bad German".)March 5, 2025
Our memories continue to fail us but that's what Google is for. Also, Terry's shitty snowblower, Ted gets an "A" on his homework, Oscars talk and who’s organizing pharmacies?
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A bounty of bonhomie and a mélange of mirthFebruary 26, 2025
A lighthearted episode covering topics like snow removal bragging rights, robo-umps, train delays, old-school baby names, and uniquely scented body wash.
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Terry's Laurentian Autoroute death wish, and benevolence in the bowels of the blizzardFebruary 19, 2025
Discussions on Terry's experiences on the Laurentian Autoroute, acts of kindness during a blizzard, and a focus on lighter topics, avoiding heavy political discussions.
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The return of Terry "Marco Polo" DiMonteFebruary 12, 2025
Terry shares his vacation experiences in the Dominican Republic, thoughts on the Super Bowl halftime show, and debates on children's holidays.
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The Habs suck and it's our faultFebruary 5, 2025
Reflections on the Montreal Canadiens' performance, debates on pizza preferences, pickleball, and birthday wishes to Terry's mom.
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Smoke 'em if you got 'emJanuary 29, 2025
Terry embarks on another global adventure while Ted deals with gout, leading to humorous discussions.
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Still alive in '25!January 15, 2025
Recap of Terry's pre-Christmas tour of England focusing on Paul McCartney and Manchester United, and Ted's story of being adopted by a local family at 65.
2024
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Christmas-y episodeDecember 11, 2024
Many DiMontes join us for the last episode of 2024, including Terry's wife, Jessica, who previews their bucket list Christmas trip to England. Also, favorite holiday albums, gifts and f****n' pie.
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Terry's fat face, finding your retirement rhythm, yacht rock and taking it up the hoople. What else?December 4, 2024
This week, Terry powers through post-dental surgery, Ted cries over yacht rock and the boys discuss the importance of taking it up the hoople.
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Solidarity with the Jews, Terry's TV picks, harmonica eulogies and the best $7 shirt everNovember 27, 2024
Sometimes it has to be said and this week is one of those times: we stand shoulder to shoulder with our Jewish friends and neighbors. That's not to say we've turned into a serious podcast. No one wants that - least of all our Jewish friends and neighbors.
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Swifties ain't gonna like this...November 20, 2024
This week on Standing By, Ted trolls the Swifties, the absurdity of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, drunk on chocolates and talking about our cats.
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US election fallout, close to enough to smell the Boss, a Remembrance Day like no other, Mike Paterson, your mail and moreNovember 13, 2024
Yeah, we went there. The American Presidential election was too big to ignore. Lots more, too, including Remembrance Day reflections, Tweet Sheet belly laughs and a spirited conversation with irrepressible Montreal comedian Mike Paterson.
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Remembrance, service and sacrifice (and no singing)November 6, 2024
Terry and Ted mark Remembrance Week by welcoming a decorated Canadian military veteran to the studio. Also, senior moments with movie titles, listener/viewer appreciation shoutouts and no singing (by the grace of God).
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Terry's Travels and Teddy Two-Tunes | Standing By the Terry and Ted podcastOctober 30, 2024
This week, Ted uses multiple excuses to crank up the karaoke machine, including Terry's New York stories and the waning days of Oktoberfest. Also, Vegas wedding tips, listener shoutouts and merci et adieu à Valérie Plante.
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The Fatal IntersectionOctober 23, 2024
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Ginger Petty, founder of Toy Tea Christmas Charity EventOctober 16, 2024
Never let it be said the Standing By podcast isn't high-falutin'. This week we welcome Ginger Petty, founder of the prestigious Toy Tea Christmas charity event, to the studio.
More episodes to be added to the list shortly.