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CBC Radio: The Best of DNTO

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Definitely Not the Opera (DNTO) is a magazine-style radio program focusing on aspects of pop culture. The program is broadcast on CBC Radio One on Saturday afternoons, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Eastern time). Originally named Brand X, it was first broadcast in 1994 and has remained one of CBC's top-rated radio programs throughout its run. The show contains more or (usually) less serious articles on pop-culture phenomena, movie, video and music reviews. Its name derives from the fact that it plays opposite Saturday Afternoon at the Opera on CBC Radio Two. The program often airs serialized programming in several different genres, such as comedy, musical concerts, biographical series on entertainment and pop culture figures. The final hour of the program often features a live concert of some description. Originally hosted by Nora Young, current host Sook-Yin Lee, a former MuchMusic VJ, took over in 2002. Under her management the show has adopted a quirkier tone, with new fun features including "Name That Ringtone" and "Celebrities on Helium". From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

top songs

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Playing the name game (02/21/09)

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Matchmaker, matchmaker... (02/14/09)

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Great (or not so great) expectations (02/07/09)

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Talkin' about rumours (01/24/09)

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Talkin’ about… the human voice (05/03/08)

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Can't someone else do it? The outsourcing episode (05/17/08)

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DNTO goes to court! (12/13/08)

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The Awkward Show (07/05/08)

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We're getting grounded at the airport! (11/15/08)

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Looking back at our lives (05/10/08)

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albums

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CBC Radio: The Best of DNTO

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DNTO wonders if thank you has lost its meaning

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What's your biggest flaw? (10/18/08)

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Stuff about stuff (01/17/09)

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Have we gone too far in making fun of men? (03/14/09)

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Who does the night bring out in you?

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Crowds (09/13/08)

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Why do we love a love story? (10/25/08)

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Matchmaker, matchmaker... (02/14/09)

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Liar, liar... (03/21/09)

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In search of happiness (03/28/09)

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DNTO is in the driver's seat (09/20/08)

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