WireTap

Expect the unexpected when you enter the eclectic, imaginative world of Jonathan Goldstein. Each week he invites you to eavesdrop on conversations with an extraordinary characters imagined by some of radio's funniest storytellers. Whether he is arguing with an ex-girlfriend about his lack of style or counseling a friend who is addicted to rabbit food, Goldstein's ability to blend real-life experiences with his warped imagination is a treat for any listener. You'll quickly realize why "WireTap" won the Gold World Medal for Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy Program at the New York Festivals. Produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

About Jonathan Goldstein

Jonathan Goldstein's writing has appeared in "The Walrus," the "New York Times," "GQ" and the "National Post." He is a frequent contributor to PRI's "This American Life" and "New York Time's Magazine," and has appeared on many radio programs across Canada. He is an editorial board member of the Public Radio Exchange and was a 2002 co-recipient of the Third Coast Audio Festival's Gold Prize. In 2004, he was awarded a Canadian National Magazine award for humor. His novel, "Lenny Bruce is Dead," made its U.S. debut in early 2006.

Little-known facts about Jonathan

His favorite junk food is poutine, he is known as The Canadian Tony Shalhoub, and his hidden talent is a rare one: he can worry while fretting.