{"podcast":{"title":"Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","podcast_index_feed_id":7589889,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-riverside-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-riverside-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1422,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montreal News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montreal with fast, focused updates on local news, politics, business, culture, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Montreal. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, city trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montreal News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-13T20:18:58.711109+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889"},"episode":{"title":"Cherry and Virgin: Animation Meets Real Life | Montreal News","slug":"cherry-and-virgin-animation-meets-real-life-montreal-news","published_at":"2026-07-30T21:31:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/cherry-and-virgin-animation-meets-real-life-montreal-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/bb2e6652b9b448ad","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b0e0ea6d-2df7-4d1e-8884-64b9ee907b3d.mp3","summary":"A bold, inventive animated film, Cherry and Virgin, follows two thirty-something virgins—one an erotic manga artist, the other an illustrator—whose online dating app desperation leads to an unexpected connection. Premiering at Fantasia, this feature debut by director Masanao Kawajiri, who previously won acclaim for his award-winning short A Japanese Boy Who Draws, blends dual-perspective animation with raw, honest storytelling. Inspired by real-life friends and a personal tragedy, the film’s emotional depth and visual innovation captivated audiences, leaving them buzzing through a powerful Q&A. With a 2027 Japanese theatrical release planned, this is animation that dares to be different—and deeply human. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bb2e6652b9b448ad","meta_description":"A bold, inventive animated film, Cherry and Virgin, follows two thirty-something virgins—one an erotic manga artist, the other an illustrator—whose online…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":118,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/episodes/cherry-and-virgin-animation-meets-real-life-montreal-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/cherry-and-virgin-animation-meets-real-life-montreal-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}