Speaker’s Corner, 1998 & The Spirit of Pre-Digital Celebrity Hangouts
Update: 2025-11-21
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1998 was more than just another year — it was a cultural turning point. With memories of the Spice Girls’ MuchMusic takeover, Toronto’s downtown nightlife, and the low-tech intimacy of Speakers Corner, Ed Conroy returns to trace the energy of a time before digital dominance.
Along the way, he reveals how The Truman Show’s iconic director character was modeled on a Canadian media icon and reflects on why gathering places like 299 Queen Street (Much Music) made media magic — and why we still miss them.
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Ed Conroy
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retrontario.com
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