A Night Out with Murray Lightburn and Tom Power on CBC's Tom Power Hour

As I walked into Studio B, a former Polish disco on the corner of Meserole and Banker, I couldn't help but think about the unlikely transformation that had taken place. What was once a popular nightclub had been transformed into a hipster hotspot, with only the music and talent changing. The atmosphere was lively, with solo drinkers scattered throughout the room.

As we made our way to the bar, one enthusiastic patron yelled out, 'Listen to the song!' - a sentiment that seemed to sum up the evening's vibe. Unfortunately, it wasn't long before we found ourselves unwelcome at another nearby establishment. The patrons there chanted 'get out!' while the jukebox played 'Hit the Road Jack' in the background.

This experience was eerily reminiscent of a past attempt to visit a Polish club in Greenpoint back in 1998. On that occasion, my friend Andy was refused entry by the bouncers at Club Europa because he dared to wear shorts. It seemed like some things never changed.

But enough about those misadventures. The real reason for this excursion was to catch up with Murray Lightburn and Tom Power on their CBC show. As we settled in, I couldn't help but think that this would be the Show of the Year So Far...

Before we dive into our conversation with Murray and Tom, let me take a quick detour. '

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