Toronto's Molar Radio #36: The Zanta Interview!
Finally, my interview with the living Toronto legend!
Over the course of our conversation, Zanta The Man and I touch on his secret history, experiences with the mainstream media, run-ins with the authorities, and his innovative platform for mayor. (Hint: The City of Toronto is going to rock!)
For more Zanta, be sure to check out our 2005 Christmas Card. And to contact the man himself, send an e-mail to zantahohoho at the domain yahoo.ca.
Yes x 3, I’m eager to know what you thought.
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Molar Radio: 2005-12-22 (Zanta interview)
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Size: 17.5 MB
Duration: 38:19
Contents
00:00 Hellrazor (RIP): Dirt Cheap
01:55 The interview begins
02:50 A 20-second recapitulation
03:40 Where’s Waldo?
04:20 The secret origin of Zanta
06:55 Media coverage
09:45 Trouble with the law!
11:45 Banned from the downtown core
13:00 Zanta on fitness
14:47 102.1 The Edge Freakshow (or Fraudshow?)
17:20 Zanta documentary DVD
18:40 How to stay warm
19:45 Public reaction
23:35 Plans for international superstardom
26:10 Mayoral platform
27:40 Downtown: Pan-free zone?
29:10 Homeless solution: one building
30:35 One final word
31:10 Erin’s reactions; wrap-up
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02/04 Cut & Paste fanzine festival — Sneaky Dee’s
02/05 Toronto ComiCON — MTCC
02/06 Aimee Mann — Mod Club
January 26th, 2006 at 6:00 pm
Hi Friends. I met you in the Tim Horton’s on Bloor St a few Sundays ago. I just finished an independant recording of my music, and I’m happy with it. The time has come for me to share my paradise with other human animals hungry for food that keeps them alive, true and well.
This is the God in me speaking to the God in you … arise Great Beast of the Land of the True North Strong and Free.
Can we meet soon?
Pamela
February 4th, 2006 at 2:27 pm
holy shit that was incredible.
February 5th, 2006 at 2:14 pm
zantac toronto?????
February 9th, 2006 at 3:56 pm
I listed to the podcast interview and I remember seeing this guy downtown. I did a google on him and found some interesting web sites. A long forum where zanta, his ex, nieghbors and friends get into some heated debates can be found here;
http://www.thenarrative.net/cgi-bin/mt-comments.cgi?entry_id=758
I think this goes to show you there is always more than meets the eye. I don’t know if he is harmless or a menace and peoples comments on forums can’t be taken for face value. For sure there is more going on than what we can glean from an interview and reading a forum.
February 25th, 2006 at 1:43 pm
The Zanta documentary here…
http://www.robotomedia.com/zanta
March 2nd, 2006 at 10:37 pm
Excellent, guys, thanks for the links!
March 5th, 2006 at 10:56 am
www.vimeo.com/clip=41554 . more fun
March 28th, 2006 at 8:39 pm
[…] First off, the first time I saw him, I found him to be somewhat intimidating. Now, though, knowing a bit more about him, I am actually glad to see him - he’s one of the characters that makes Toronto a fun and interesting place to be. What changed? I think the biggest thing was that the first time I saw him I didn’t know his schtick and had no idea what to expect. For all I knew he could go from what I was seeing to homicidal in a matter of minutes. Now, though, having seen him a few times, heard Molar Radio’s interview and even watched a documentary on him, I get the distinct impression that he’s basically harmless. Something of an attention-whore but harmless nonetheless. And a listen to the clip on Sage’s podcast illustrates that I’m not the only one who finds him entertaining. After he left the car, people were obviously pleased with the “show” and many were doing their own impressions of him. It is easy to see why the huge restraining order against him was really over the top and I’m glad that it has been revised. […]
April 4th, 2006 at 7:51 am
yes fokes its all a acted out character lm not crazy …yesyesyes
April 4th, 2006 at 7:59 am
email me and tell me where you saw me first and how many times and what do you think of me ,,,zantayesyesyes@hotmail.com
April 13th, 2006 at 9:14 pm
I met him today…
http://i2.tinypic.com/veozki.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/veozr4.jpg
May 2nd, 2006 at 12:40 pm
i saw him today with my friend i remember you buddy sorry about your daughter
June 21st, 2006 at 11:44 pm
I always see Zanta around Yorkville. I like him, he is entertaining. I also like his hat.
July 2nd, 2006 at 9:27 pm
WOW!,ZANTA YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YESSSS YESSSS YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
August 18th, 2006 at 9:22 pm
what do i think of zanta….well…GREAT job on the body..”nice”..love seeing you!! always brings a smile to my face…i spoke with you the other evening outside of “wish” the bar\resturant..and i have to congratulate you for always being so well spoken..YES!YES!..if they think your crazy..they should think again..(or look around)..your the zanta EVER..or should i say the ONLY ZANTA EVER!!! lots of love, PEACE, and happiness!! till next time…
September 1st, 2006 at 5:05 pm
i am a tourist from venezuela and i meet this man in the street for eglington west…. he told me that he was famous, but i didnt believed him!! hahahaha he is very funny really. i hope we have another talk soon.
September 4th, 2006 at 8:47 pm
HAHAHA I SAW ZANTA AT THE CANADIAN NATINAOL AIR SHOW ON MONDAY. HE WAS FUCKING HILARIOUS!! he ran into the FREEZEING water zanta. add me to msn if u got it. frankenstein04@hotmail.com
December 17th, 2006 at 11:41 pm
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January 11th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Zanta your the best. Im so sorry about your daughter, i hope you see her again. Good luck with everything.