Monday, April 8, 2013 on The Morning Show

Comedian FRANK SPADONE joins the conversation as guest host of the national edition of The Morning Show. It was while working as a photographer that Frank decided to try stand-up comedy. Within a year, he was performing at clubs in Toronto and soon headlining shows across the country. Frank recently finished a cross-Canada tour with Jeremy Hotz. For more information go to frankspadone.com.

BIG BROTHER CANADA – The latest person evicted from the Big Brother Canada house stops by The Morning Show to talk about the experience. The show airs on Slice.

REBEL WITHOUT A KITCHEN – Chef Matthew Basile previews Rebel Without a Kitchen, which debuts Tuesday night on Travel+Escape. The show follows the man known as “Fidel Gastro” as he sets up “pop-up” eateries at unlikely venues. For more information go to travelandescape.ca. Toronto Show Only.

REPTILES – Kevin Dungey of Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo stops by The Morning Show with some slithering friends to preview the Venom show, which takes place at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory. For more information got to raysreptiles.com. Toronto Show Only.

“DETOX” FOODS – Meg Pearson returns to The Morning Show to share some “detox” recipes for spring. For more information go to MAP Wellness. Toronto Show Only.

BIRDS OF PARADISE – Photographer Tim Laman stops by to talk about National Geographic Live: Birds of Paradise, which he will present at Roy Thomson Hall tonight and Tuesday. The show features Tim’s remarkable photography and recounts his adventures in the rain forest of New Guinea. Toronto Show Only.

VIRAL VIDEOS – Here’s a cyclist with a special accessory: his kitty cat. Never mind that the cat would likely die instantly if there was an accident. For something completely different, check out a commercial that promises you’ll turn into a more fabulous version of Beyonce if you drink Pepsi.