Best Popular Minority Productions Podcasts (2024)

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EP60 Brent Doerner 52:48

18d ago52:48

52:48

Brent is/was the founding member of the Multi-Platinum band Helix; his journey in music has been long and interesting. There is a lot of funny moments in this interview ... so buckle in and have fun listeningBy Brent Doerner, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP59 Craig Dougan 20:20

1M ago20:20

20:20

Craig, started The Almost Hip in the late 80s and solidified the act in 1990. Craig is also a song writer as well and uses music as both work and hobby.By Craig Dougan, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP58 Kent Dunbar 24:32

1M ago24:32

24:32

Kent, has been to over 300 live musical events since he was a kid and was the spokes person for the Kitchener Blues Fest for 20 years plus. The Kitchener Blues Fest is the largest free blues festival in North America except the Chicago Blues Fest. Kent decided to write a book about his experience with music and how it shaped his friendships ... don…

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EP57 Shannon Lee 37:25

2M ago37:25

37:25

Prodigy. Shannon is a young prodigy and music is her sword of truth. Work Ethic. Shannon has a deep work ethic and willing to go the distance to learn and expand.By Shannon Lee, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP56 Chris Riding 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

This interview opened with Chris having a Lancaster Bomber on his virtual background, Chris always likes to have topics ready for conversation. Chris moved from England to Bermuda when he was 13 years old and started playing in bands in the Bermuda bar circuit as an underage musician. If you like witty humor you don't want to miss this episode…

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EP55 Coral Andrews 36:54

2M ago36:54

36:54

Some are born for speed and some for Longevity, Coral is the latter she has been a steady force in music culture going on five decades and dominates the airwaves on CKWR from Mon - Fri on the afternoon drive If you miss this episode you will have missed how modern music roots were formed from the counter-culture revolution Here is the link to purch…

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EP54 Shan Bricker 38:12

2M ago38:12

38:12

Shan is a community advocate in live music and venues that book live acts, very passionate drummer :)By Shan Bricker, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP53 Chris Flannigan 34:15

2M ago34:15

34:15

Chris Flannigan is the epitome of a weekend warrior, outside of work he lives and breaths music ... inspiringBy Chris Flannigan, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP52 Keon Dee 41:33

3M ago41:33

41:33

Keon learned about music and gatherings at a young age with his parents entertaining family and friendsBy Keon Dee, Devon King, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP51 Dan Walsh 41:50

3M ago41:50

41:50

Dan grew up in Port Dover, Ontario and became a Kiss Army Fan when he was 10; he is a man of his word and runs guitars for kids a non-profit organization which get kids hooked-up with a guitar. Don't miss this episode.By Dan Walsh, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP50 Betty Anne Keller 39:30

3M ago39:30

39:30

Betty has been booking music and art shows since she was in her teens, she spans 6 decades of action. You don't want to miss the episode to be inspired about how to stay active for a lifetime.By Betty Anne Keller, Betty Recchia, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP49 Todd Farhood 36:02

3M ago36:02

36:02

Everything changed for Todd when he was eight years old, he found REAL music and the rest is history.By Todd Farhood, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP48 Erick Traplin 19:45

4M ago19:45

19:45

Erick was born singing, his parents knew when he needed attending to when he stopped singing. Don't miss this episode, it will fill your heart with warmth and love.By Erick Traplin, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP47 Jim Boudreau 42:04

4M ago42:04

42:04

Jim got to meet Ray Charles his musical hero in the early 90s , download this episode and find out what happened.By Jim Boudreau, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP46 Lee Marshall 33:24

4M ago33:24

33:24

Why music and Lee Marshall? Lee just loved playing music for others which led him to a 40 year career as a DJ across Canada.By Lee Marshall, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP45 Rachel Heart 38:43

4M ago38:43

38:43

If you are mother and a musician and want to make sweeping change, this episode is for you.By Rachel Heart, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP44 Grant Cummings 1:32:26

5M ago1:32:26

1:32:26

Grant, grew up with older brothers influencing him in modern music and from these beginnings Grant launched a deeply creative, busy and inspirational musical life. Make sure you don't miss this episode.By Grant Cummings, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP43 DJ Andre 905 37:45

5M ago37:45

37:45

Andre grew up in a family where music was the backdrop to family events and gatherings. He became interested in DJ-Ing as playing music for events but also a creative outlet to building beats and becoming part of the hip hop scene in Toronto Enjoy!By DJ Andre 905, Andre Rodrigues, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP42 Ted Harms 37:56

5M ago37:56

37:56

I got to know Ted from his father Dr. Harms who was my Nuclear Physicist teacher when I was at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario Canada.By Ted Harms, Alan Waugh, Brad Marshall

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EP41 Daryl Pooran 50:03

5M ago50:03

50:03

Daryl Pooran, has been DJ-ing since his early teens and has built up a music well deep and wide; he has found the Golden Balance between family and music.By Daryl Pooran, Alan Waugh, Brad Marshall

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EP40 Lenamusic 37:29

6M ago37:29

37:29

Lena, wanted to do music at a young age but was diverted for many years with other priorities, but now she is on full music mode.By Lena Music, Alan Waugh, Brad Marshall

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EP39 Helen Hitchens 40:10

6M ago40:10

40:10

Helen Hitchens gave Alan and I another perspective on music, the idea is that music can help with survival.By Helen Hitchens, Brad Marshall, Alan Waugh

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EP38 Tim Wilcox 33:24

6M ago33:24

33:24

This interview happened live from Tim's parents house and is honest and raw... enjoy.By Tim Wilcox, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP37 Mark Logan 35:32

6M ago35:32

35:32

Mark Logan is a local legend he has run Encore Records for almost 40 years and his store is still relevant even to this day.By Mark Logan, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP36 Brent Hagerman 39:42

6M ago39:42

39:42

Brent, is a Pastor's Son and lived in the West Indies for awhile ... his music and education is wide and varied. Brent is a professor at Wilfred Laurier University here in Waterloo Region Ontario CanadaBy Brent Hagerman, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP35 Kevin Perkins 32:12

7M ago32:12

32:12

Kevin Perkins was born into a father that was a professional dancer from Trinidad; and is the Davinci of all things music.By Kevin Perkins, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP34 Katy Topham 27:46

7M ago27:46

27:46

Katy was born into a musical family and her father Jamie Warren is a well known Country Artist in Canada. Katy started writing songs and music at a very young age and had little fear performing in front of people.By Katy Topham, Katy Warren, Katy Taylor, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP33 Susan Czajkowskyj 30:22

7M ago30:22

30:22

Susan never quits, if you want to keep going forever don't miss this episode.By Susan Czajkowskyj, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP32 Lee Willingham 28:35

8M ago28:35

28:35

Lee Willingham is the Director of the Laurier Centre for Music in the Community, it is a global initiative to bring music from around the world into the academic world and vice versa. If you love to learn about ground breaking ideas in action in the arts, you don't want to miss this episode.By Lee Willingham, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP31 John Stuart 38:51

8M ago38:51

38:51

John Stuart travelled the world through music and at this time of this podcast he has 38 songs ready for release. Get Into It!By John Stuart, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP30 Christen Latham 29:23

8M ago29:23

29:23

Christen, has built a musical community in the Waterloo Region by singing different styles and collaborating with others; singing is just a way of life for her.By Christen Latham, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP29 Ian Cook 40:39

8M ago40:39

40:39

Ian Cook played in bands early in his life as a keyboardist with cover bands, but made a decision to do music as a hobby and pursue his career in real estate. Moving into his retirement years Ian has kindled his love for the great song writers of his time and has moved from keyboard to being the lead singer and writer of his own band.…

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EP28 Ross Whitney 36:23

9M ago36:23

36:23

Ross grew up in the country and started his interest in music listening to radio stations that spanned a wide variety of music and gendres. Ross has lived many lives in music and technology and is a member of the AES (Audio Engineering Society) of Toronto, Ontario.By Ross Whitney, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP27 Ryan Allen 38:34

9M ago38:34

38:34

When you watch Ryan on stage playing bass you would swear he is in a musical trance; he really feels and entrances himself into the groove of every song. Ryan explains that he has a gift of learning songs quickly and from there really gets into them in detail. Ryan embraces technology in music but believes the technology should not over take your t…

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EP26 Brittany Pyatt 38:03

9M ago38:03

38:03

In this episode we trace Brittany to her roots of her grandfather who was influential in music teaching and bands in the Waterloo Region in the 60s and 70s Brittany is a multi-instrumentalist and singer ... but she has re-focused her career in music marketing and social media If you are looking for a pro for your business you can reach her at her I…

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EP25 Jay Leonard 36:30

9M ago36:30

36:30

Jay Leonard can talk about many subjects including sports; he is the founder/drummer of the famous local band Romeo Sex Fighter. Jay covers the 3 main topics on The Popular Minority Report Music and Education Music and Healing Music and TechnologyBy Jay Leonard, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP24 Fred Magie 35:43

10M ago35:43

35:43

Brad here, I went to university with Fred starting in the early 90s. We worked on shows together on campus then onto recording albums and doing live shows.By Fred Magie, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP23 James Lanbro 35:45

10M ago35:45

35:45

James Lanbro, was born in Cape Breton Nova Scotia Canada .. music was just part of growing up and it is where James got his roots in folk music. In this episode we follow James through his life in music and his transition into technology and passing on his legacy through the arts to his three kids.... very inspirational :)…

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EP22 Richard Anthony 38:37

10M ago38:37

38:37

Richard Anthony grew up in a house of music; it wasn't till he had lost most of his eye site that he moved to music as a purposeful way of life.By Richard Anthony, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP21 Isabel Cisterna 33:31

10M ago33:31

33:31

Isabel Cisterna owns a non-profit production company called 'Neruda Arts' ; which highlights world artists and advocacy from a global perspective. Isabel, is a deep humanitarian and full of joy to make the world a better place. You don't want to skip over this episode ... trust me BradskiBeat :) www.nerudaarts.ca https://www.instagram.com/nerudaart…

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EP20 George White 40:43

10M ago40:43

40:43

Justin Beiber got his early start in performing in front of people at the Wednesday Night Blues Jam in downtown Kitchener at Bobby O'Briens ... this is where George came up with the The Blues Camp at The Kitchener Blues Fest. George is unique in bringing dads together to build a long lasting teaching camp in the blues... don't want to miss this epi…

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EP19 Dan Graham 34:05

10M ago34:05

34:05

At 13 years old, Dan find himself entangled in some trees with a broken foot at the Chicopee Ski Hill in the Waterloo Region; during his down time of healing he found himself drawn to music and playing guitar and wanting to bring music into his life and others. Dan, went on to do the first full documentary of the Rolling Stones and from there his w…

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EP18 Dan Jancar 37:02

11M ago37:02

37:02

At the age of eight years old, Dan went to his first concert at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario Canada. He went to see Elton John and from there he was hooked on music for life. Dan teaches us a valuable lesson on following your passions and how education and music can make sweeping changes in a young persons life.…

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EP17 James Rowell 38:55

11M ago38:55

38:55

James started learning about electronics before the age of 5, he has a life long learning curve for analog audio equipment. James is passionate about his work ... no doubt about it.By Popular Minority Productions & Media

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EP16 Darryl Fletcher 18:23

11M ago18:23

18:23

Brad here (BradskiBeat) watched Darryl singing along with Bruce Springsteen at a concert in Buffalo, NY on FaceBook. Watching the video I felt that Darry would be a music lover, and it was true. Darryl gets into music and healing through food ... real interesting interview for sure.By Darryl Fletcher, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP15 Ben Malleck 24:48

11M ago24:48

24:48

A the age of 10 Ben wished he could be the 4th member of The Hanson Brothers Band, it is also where he learned about singing melodies and writing songs. When Ben discovered Eminem that is all he listened to and became a rapper. Ben's love of 2 dogs he walked everyday is where he found purpose in staying away from addictions; and saves money every y…

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EP14 Mark Milivogevic 35:26

12M ago35:26

35:26

Mark talks about wood and music along with healing in this episode. Born as a salesman Mark approaches his guitar solos with leadership and melody. He is a happy Dad and music loverBy Mark Milivojevic, Music and Wood, Okotos AB, Sales, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP13 Ian Graham 38:41

12M ago38:41

38:41

Ian is so inspired by life and it shows on this podcast, but music is where he became motivated to learn the technologies around music. This connection from music and technology has sent Ian on a journey on infinite learning.By Ian Graham, Organ & Music, https://www.facebook.com/smalldogstudio/, Brad Marshall (BradskiBeat) Alan Waugh (The Common Foot Soldier)

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EP12 Bob Marshall's Eulogy 51:44

12M ago51:44

51:44

Marshall, Bob Robert Ernest Marshall, of RR#4 Durham and formerly of Kitchener, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 12th, 2023 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Doreen (nee Short). Loving father of Cheryl Marshall and her husband Terry Caldwell, and Bradley Marshall. Cherished grandfather of Kaitlin Zolnai, great-grandfather of Q…

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EP11 Hills Walt 36:47

12M ago36:47

36:47

Without knowing it, Hills went to his uncle's wedding with Buddy Rich. Hills lived in different countries while his father finished up his studies in art and on these journeys he discovered different types of music and connections. Through music, technology and his past Hills continues to sing and expand his knowledge into other cultures including …

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