Welcome to The Last Hook, a podcast by Julia Sandy and Musthafa Azeez, two second-year journalism students at Durham College.
Exploring the past, present, and future, through an incident that happened on September 28, 1912.

The Last Hook

Court jesters were unique characters in literature who could expose uncomfortable truths that others in society couldn't.

They still exist today, but instead of clownish costumes, they wield microphones and speak on a stage. "Court Jesters" explore how stand-up comedians have been entertaining and enlightening us.

The pilot episode focuses on Neurodiversity, and how stand-up comedians are raising awareness about the idea.

Court Jester - Pilot Episode: Neurodiversity

They're the people who will answer just about any question from commuters.

The customer care reps at union station.

Musthafa Azeez was recently there...and had some questions of his own...about the kinds of questions they get asked.

Commuter FAQ

Are you guaranteed free speech on a college campus? 

What if your free speech is considered offensive by someone else?

Musthafa Azeez tells us about a professor at Durham College who's challenging students to consider these questions.

Free Speech

What happens when the laughter stops?

Standup comedians have been pushed off the stage by the pandemic...

But they're finding new ways to reach their audiences.

Musthafa Azeez has more.

Covid Comedians

The pandemic has been a very challenging time for all of us. 

But for one entrepreneur in Ajax, it was also an opportunity to be more compassionate towards others.

Musthafa Azeez has more...

Angie Papas

For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic is our first experience with a worldwide crisis.

But for some elderly people in our community, there's a sense of deja vu.  

Musthafa Azeez tells us the story of one Oshawa woman who has truly seen it all.

Thelma Baker

Many of us are used to shopping online.

But what does it take to start a virtual sale from scratch - especially when you're a non-profit...with low tech skills... trying to raise funds?

Musthafa Azeez tells us the back story of the Oshawa Art Association's Holiday Art Sale... an event that very nearly didn't happen.

Holiday Art Sale

Journalist in training. Aspiring podcaster.