Gavin shares what it was like to come to the realisation his mom, Donna, was losing her memory and sense of her place in the world. And how being able to find the funny moments is vital to surviving the slow tragedy of Alzheimer's disease.Hea

Let’s Not Be Kidding Introduces: Personal Best Season 3

Sep 16th, 2024 39m 18s

Personal Best is a podcast that celebrates small ambitions, half-wins and the quiet satisfaction of getting less bad at things. Each week they help ordinary people work through the little things they’d never bring to a life coach — like having

Let’s Not Be Kidding Introduces: Come by Chance

Jun 4th, 2024 30m 7s

If you’ve ever been to Newfoundland, you know it’s a place where fog can envelop you so deeply, you don’t know where you’re going or where you came from. When two men, born in the same rural Newfoundland hospital on the same day, discover an un

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The story Gavin never thought he’d tell: On stage at Hot Docs with Aurora Browne

Jun 19th, 2023 15m 16s

Let’s Not Be Kidding is a raw and darkly funny exploration of a painful time in Gavin Crawford’s family life. In this live conversation on stage at the Hot Docs festival, Gavin chats with Aurora Browne about how and why they decided to bring su

Introducing: Because News with Gavin Crawford!

Jun 16th, 2023 31m 15s

Let's Not Be Kidding may be over, but Gavin isn't going anywhere! Hear him, joined by his funniest friends in the biz, every week on Because News: the funniest news quiz out there. Find the show here: https://link.chtbl.com/9DpgoSe9In this ep

Certified Mother’s Boy

May 1st, 2023 35m 58s

Gavin’s mom, Donna, was his protector and champion growing up. This episode zooms in on the experiences of gay kids and their fiercely protective moms. Featuring Scott Thompson, Aurora Browne, and surprising entries from Donna Crawford's journa

Just Roll With It

May 1st, 2023 31m 4s

Gavin talks about Donna’s “looping phase.” People with dementia repeat the same questions, fixate on things…and drive their loved ones crazy. Featuring Jann Arden, Aurora Browne, Gavin's husband Kyle, who – according to Donna – invented the Chr

Children and Art

May 1st, 2023 32m 24s

As the Sondheim song goes, our legacy is principally children and art. This episode is a portrait of Donna Crawford, artist & mother–and an exploration of what happens when the traits that define us dissolve altogether.Hear all 7 episodes of

Hide the keys!

May 1st, 2023 35m 18s

Denial is no longer an option when your loved one drives the wrong way down a highway. This episode is full of driving horror stories, and advice from an Alzheimer's expert on how–and when–to take away the keys. Hear all 7 episodes of Let's N

The Bus Stop at the End of the World

May 1st, 2023 36m 37s

There’s no place like the home. There comes a point when living at home becomes dangerous for someone with dementia. And too much for their family to handle. Gavin and producer, David Carroll, talk about the angst of coming to that decision.H

Good Grief

May 1st, 2023 32m 16s

Gavin and Kyle take Donna on one last trip to NYC in this final episode.For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/let-s-not-be-kidding-transcripts-listen-1.6824953

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Introducing: Let's Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford

1 Apr 6th, 2023 3m

Join comedian Gavin Crawford on his journey through laughter and tears in the seven-part series Let's Not Be Kidding. As he navigates the heartbreak of watching his mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Gavin finds humour and comfort swappi

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