Each day, Rich Terfry and Radio 2 Drive wraps up your day with music and stories about the interesting things going on in the world. Now, you can follow along at home. Here are the stories we're talking about today.

Today, Pete Morey fills in for Rich Terfry. 

 

JUNK IN THE TRUNK

This is where we think Rich might be vacationing.

The Spiderman Super Preview!! 25 minutes cut together by a superfan!

The Incident: Loreena McKennitt's misheard heckle left her in tears. Read and listen to the whole story. 

Rear-View Mirror: The incredible fusion of Gang Starr and The Band with "Beyond Comprehension."

 

SHOWTIME

3:40 p.m.

Maybe every licensed tattoo artist should have to pass a spelling test to avoid this.

4:10 p.m.

"I swear to be the Mayor of Anchorage Alaska, first let me finish this Hawaiian cocktail" Mayor gets sworn in on Skype while on holiday.

4:20 p.m.

Up Close: Tomorrow on Drive, Pete Morey has conversation and live performances from Murray McLauchlan and Hey Rosetta! as Drive celebrates the Vancouver Folk Music Festival.

4:40 p.m.

In the spotlight today: Our daily look at new music features The Black Keys and their great new song "Gold on the Ceiling."

4:50 p.m.

Pete Morey has the story behind the Elvis Costello classic "Mystery Dance."

5:10 p.m.

101 jerk school: Win a race and then while the whole stadium is applauding you push a 14-year-old mascot over. Congrats you graduated Jerk school. 

5:20 p.m.

The Background Check: Three stories about Ron Sexsmith.  One of them is true.  If you can guess, send your answer toTwitter, Facebook, or email r2drive@cbc.ca

5:40 p.m.

What a delicious cupcake that was. I'm sorry how much was it? $1,000? Gulp. #worldsmostexpensivecake

5:45 p.m.

In the spotlight today: Our daily look at new music features Montreal's Stars and their new song "The Theory of Relativity."

5:50 p.m.

Happy Birthday to wild talent of Robbie Robertson.

6:30 p.m.

A car full of Cubbies? Nope not fans of the Chicago Cubs baseball team but a car full of real growling bear cubs.

6:50 p.m.

Happy Birthday to Marc Cohn.

 

posted by Mark Wigmore on Jul 04, 2012