Famous Lost Words

Famous Lost Words

Bell Media

Famous Lost Words” unearths the greatest interviews of all time. Hosted by songwriter and legendary MuchMusic Veejay Christopher Ward and longtime CHUM radio producer (and archivist) Tom Jokic, “Famous Lost Words” is a weekly podcast on the iHeartRadio Canada app. It’s a deep dive into the extensive iHeartRadio archives – featuring classic interviews that haven’t been heard since they first aired.

Categories: Music

Listen to the last episode:

          We start by talking about “songs that are factually incorrect”, with artists like U2, Alanis, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Toto, ABBA and Pitbull being taken to task.  Christopher and Tom have a ton of fun ranting about these “egregious” errors.

          Speaking of U2, we feature at 1985 interview with bassist Adam Clayton as he and his mates come to grips with the growing popularity of the band.  Adam talks about playing for screaming fans (not ideal) and comparisons between U2 and Bruce Springsteen.

          The remainder of the episode includes other artists from the ‘80s.  Some highlights:

  • Ian Astbury of The Cult talks about spending five years of his youth in Canada – and how he didn’t much care for it.
  • Brian Ferry of Roxy Music discusses the importance of solo work
  • Roland Gift talks about Fine Young Cannibals and his acting career
  • Montreal’s The Box discuss marrying politics and music
  • And we try to find at least ONE interesting moment in what could be the most boring interview in our archives…

Famous Lost Words, hosted by Christopher Ward and Tom Jokic, is heard in more than 100 countries worldwide and on radio stations across Canada, including Newstalk 1010 Toronto, CJAD 800 Montreal, 580 CFRA Ottawa, AM 800 CKLW Windsor, 610 CKTB St Catharines, CFAX Victoria and 91x in Belleville.  It is in the Top 20% of worldwide podcasts based on the number of listeners in the first week.

Previous episodes

  • 179 - 1109 - U2, The Cult, Fine Young Cannibals and Songs That Are Factually Incorrect! 
    Fri, 23 Jan 2026
  • 178 - 1108 - Carole King, America, Buddy Holly & Paul Anka! Plus, WHO did that song? 
    Fri, 09 Jan 2026
  • 177 - 1107 - John Mellencamp, Lady Gaga, Anne Murray and John Waite! 
    Fri, 26 Dec 2025
  • 176 - 1106 - Sheryl Crow, Rik Emmet of Triumph, Big Country and more! 
    Fri, 12 Dec 2025
  • 175 - 1105 - Yacht Rock w Steely Dan, Toto, Kenny Loggins and... Earth, Wind & Fire?? 
    Fri, 28 Nov 2025
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