The Pay Chen Show

May the 4th be with you. John Catucci, host of the Food Network show, "You Gotta Eat Here", joins me as co-host for the hour. We talk about his favourite places to eat and what he would be happy not to eat again. Bob Blumer, host of "the Surreal Gourmet" on the Food Nework joins us to talk about his latest book - creating delicious pizzas on the grill. And parenting expert, Kathy Buckworth, with Mother's Day gift ideas that mom will actually want...and which gifts to avoid! Plus, there's a penis museum and a NY guy is going to donate his generously-sized penis when he dies.

Happy Easter and 4-20 day! Nutritionist Julie Daniluk talks about her latest book, Slimming Meals That Heal, and the connection between inflammation, allergies and weight gain. No wonder those diets aren't working for you! April 19th was Record Store Day. Do you remember the first time you walked into a music store? The first album you bought? Reporter David Topping discovers the last Sam the Record Man store and it's still in business in Ontario. Pay talks to a woman who spent a year living on the street who turned her life around and became the publisher of a successful magazine.

Do you say bag-el or bay-gil? Plus other food words people say wrong. Tech expert Marc Saltzman chats about the heart bleed bug and why you should be concerned about your information online. He offers suggestions on how to protect yourself and keep track of all your passwords. Gardening expert and TV personality, Frankie Flowers, chats about his new book "Power Plants" and offers simple tips on growing plants that are also good for your health. Wine writer, Andre Proulx stops by with some rose and tells Pay that the new rose is worth embracing.

Pay gets the details on the deals taking place for Spa Week (lots of spa services for only $50!), and David Topping (reporter for The Grid and Globe & Mail) gives us an update on the McLaughlin Planetarium and why it's just sitting there (almost 20 years later...). Film critic, Thom Ernst talks about some of the talked-about films for April, and chef Jo Lusted chats about the Go Gourmet Fundraiser - an event Pay is hosting which features dishes by 5 great chefs. Also, Pay's hidden talent.

Do you tip even if you get bad service? Or are we so polite that we leave money even if we a bad time? Pay chats with Sabrina Maddeaux (NOW magazine) about Gwyenth's "conscious uncoupling" and her comments about how being on a film set is more challenging than being a mom with a regular 9-5 schedule. Oops...should have kept that to herself. Also, how does taking a selfie help cancer awareness? It doesn't, so get over yourself. The men didn't want to be left out so they started their own risky hashtag. If you love cats or just love cat videos...the Just for Cats Film Fest is for you. Pay gets all the details and there will be cats on the red carpet. Plus, an art event where you can bid on a private dinner for 6 prepared by chef Matt Blondin. And...details on naked yoga...

Are hipsters too vain? The surprising trend among men is beard transplants. Dr. Stephen Mulholland talks about the process of hair transplants to your face. Comedian Carla Collins will be in town for the Starlight Gala benefiting the Starlight Children's Foundation and she's got a show April 6th at the Flying Beaver Pubaret. And some of Toronto's top chefs are taking part in a cool dim sum festival April 13th. Find out more about buying tickets for Yum Cha! Dim Sum Fest before the sell out! Chefs from Richmond Station and Canoe will be there and it will only cost you a few bucks to sample their dishes. Plus - where is it illegal to name your child Facebook or Circumcision?

Gardening expert and author, Niki Jabbour, gives great tips on growing your own food whether you have a garden or a balcony. She grows food all year round and says it's easy. Actor and Improvisor, Naomi Sniekus, chats about taking part in the Live Below the Line Challenge this year. The campaign encourages people to sign up and raise money to help end extreme poverty. Participants are asked to live on $1.75 a day for 5 days. We also chat about Macaron Day Toronto taking place on Thursday. Participating patisseries will donate 25% of macaron sales that day to the Red Door Family Shelter. And those hand-painted Honest Ed's signs are selling now for how much??

Food Network host and cookbook author, Bob Blumer, from Surreal Gourmet, Glutton for Punishment and the World's Weirdest Restaurants, joins me in studio to chat about where his culinary adventures have taken  him and to talk about the Surreal Gourmet Room at the Gladstone Hotel. A food-lovers dream space to sleep and relax. Do you know how much sugar you SHOULD be eating? It's a lot less than you think. Nutritionist Theresa Albert talks about the hidden sugar in your favourite foods and where you should be getting your sugar from. If you drive downtown Toronto, you've noticed lanes blocked and street parking taken up by construction sites. Reporter David Topping (The Grid, Globe & Mail) looks into the legalities of "street occupation" and how much it costs developers.

Mayor Rob Ford is in Hollywood to be on Jimmy Kimmel's show...guess who Kimmel's other big guest is that night? Pay talks to running coach and chiropractor Clara Leung from KX Yorkville about training for your first 5K or 10K and the best ways to do it without hurting yourself. Pharmacist Christine Yu from Shoppers Drug Mart helps us navigate vitamins and supplements with tips on what's new and how to figure out what you might need. And host of the Food Network show, Eat St., James Cunningham tells us how we can create our ultimate potato chip flavour and win $50,000 with Lays new contest. Also, why women should be aware that the text they receive from their guy might be pre-programmed.

A special two-hour show! MasterChef Canada judge and restauranteur Michael Bonacini hangs out in studio to talk about the show and what it's like choosing who stays and who leaves. Holistic nutritionist Joy McCarthy talks about the connection between what you eat and how well you sleep and feel. Her new book, "Eat and Live Well without Dieting" has great food and nutrition tips. Top Chef regular and food expert Gail Simmons talks about her experience on the new season of Recipe to Riches and NOW magazine's Sabrina Maddeaux weighs in on the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated, featuring...Barbie. And food trucks might finally be accessible in Toronto. Maybe. Zane Caplansky owns a deli and a food truck and tells us what the issues are that are keeping food trucks from serving.

Entertainment host and producer, Graeme O'Neil joins Pay to chat about bad Valentine's Day experiences and the popularity of "rented boyfriends" overseas. Also, do you feel for the news anchor that mistook Samuel L. Jackson for Lawrence Fishburn during a live TV interview? Aviva Reimer of Perfect-Fit explains how her fitness club also acts as a dating service. Her matchmaking skills are put to the test during events for singles. And National Cupcake Day is at the end of the month. Hear how cupcakes can help the SPCA and Humane Societies near you.

Your cab arrives to your destination and gets stuck in a snowbank...do you jump out or wait? Film critic Thom Ernst joins Pay to rave about a truly awesome movie. Plus, February is Heart Health Month - Dr. Chris Mohr gives tips on keeping a healthy lifestyle and lowering cholesterol with Cardioviva. And Pay chats with one of the guys behind Canada's first cat cafe. Would you like to visit a cafe with a dozen cats roaming around?

It's Superbowl Sunday AND Groundhog Day! Pay weighs in on which groundhogs to trust. Chef David Rocco joins the show to talk about his latest show and about the Ultimate Chef's Challege - an event where you can hang out with some of the top chefs in North America. Dermatologist Dr. Paul Cohen talks about winter skincare and what we're doing wrong. Plus, how to keep our skin in top shape during the cold months. Winterlicious is upon us - get details on how you can dine at some of the city's best restaurants for a deal.

Personal trainer and fitness expert Stefanie Joanne has tips on sticking to your fitness goals and losing weight. Na'eem Adam brings the popular La Poutine Week to Toronto and gives us a taste of what to expect. And a new campaign by DDB Canada asks us why we don't care about homeless women as much as we care about celebrities.

Some huge movies turn 20 this year! Including Forrest Gump and Jim Carrey's first movie. Pay runs through a list that might surprise you and make you feel old. Melissa Leong from the Financial Post shares tips on saving for the future and starting your RRSPs. Ryan Hinds talks about the anniversary of his cabaret show - a night of comedy, cabaret and coffee talk. Plus, which city is paying alcoholics BEER to help clean the city?