Best Hef Podcasts (2024)

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Dan Clapson announces new podcast Wish We Never Met 2:57

1M ago2:57

2:57

After five years of co-hosting miniseries on the Eat North Podcast Stream, best-selling cookbook author and food writer Dan Clapson is moving on to his own pop culture podcast, Wish We Never Met! Co-hosted by Clapson's good friend, award-winning singer Amy Hef, the new comedic pop culture show will see the two co-hosts playfully pondering questions…

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My Story To The World Trailer 2:01

2M ago2:01

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This show will highlight inspiring stories from every aspect of seniors' lives, celebrating their resilience and wisdom. By showcasing these powerful narratives, the program aims to educate and inspire the younger generation, fostering a meaningful connection between generations through the valuable lessons shared by our seniors.…

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The Eat North Podcast (final episode) - Discussing the Top Chef Canada casting process with Mijune Pak and Dez Lo 1:01:26

6M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

With 'Top Chef Canada' Season 11 casting currently underway until mid-April, many Canadian chefs from coast to coast to coast are crossing their fingers to end up on the popular reality competition series. On this special one-off podcast episode (co-hosted by Dan Clapson, Carmen Cheng and Phil Wilson), we chat with one of the show's judges Mijune P…

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Melodies and Menus: Talking with country icon Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Melissa B of 'Traitors Canada' 1:06:43

10M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

On the latest episode of Melodies and Menus, Dan Clapson and Hailey Benedict chat with country music icon Carolyn Dawn Johnson as well as Melissa B from Traitors Canada. First, Carolyn Dawn Johnson talks about her approach to supporting independent artists, watching Nashville grow over the past three decades and her new single "Road Blocks". Hailey…

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Melodies and Menus: Talking music, travel and more with MacKenzie Porter and Erika Casupanan 58:59

10M ago58:59

58:59

Hailey Benedict and Dan Clapson are back with another episode of Melodies and Menus, and they kick things off chatting with Survivor 41 winner Erika Casupanan about her experience filming Traitors Canada. Erika shares plenty of tips for reality TV competition hopefuls, her favourite spots in Toronto and a ton more. Next up, Clapson chats with chart…

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Melodies and Menus: Talking food, drama and TV host duties with Ann Pornel and Karine Vanasse 1:02:12

10M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

We've got a special guest co-host for our fall episodes of 'Melodies and Menus' and it's none other than CCMA Award-winning country singer Hailey Benedict! Hailey joins Dan Clapson, who shares her love of reality television and especially 'The Traitors Canada' and 'The Great Canadian Baking Show'. Both shows premiered recently, so the co-hosts chat…

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Melodies and Menus: Madeline Merlo and Andrew Hyatt talk Nashville eats and Canadian treats 1:03:48

11M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

On the latest episode of Melodies and Menus, co-hosts Dan Clapson and Madison Olds chat with Candian country music stars Madeline Merlo and Andrew Hyatt. The CCMA Award-winning artists (separately) discuss everything from their lives in Nashville, how the American city's food scene has evolved, what Canadian treats they miss from back home and much…

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Melodies and Menus: Talking food with Paul Langlois of The Tragically Hip and pop singer Ralph 1:08:04

11M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

It's an especially exciting episode of Melodies and Menus this week as co-hosts Dan Clapson and Madison Olds get to chat with musical icon Paul Langlois of The Tragically Hip and the ever-talented pop singer Ralph. Both musical acts separately discuss their latest albums, touring, favourite eats and more.…

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Ep 37: Dating woes w/ @Mcthickum 1:10:49

11M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Catch up with me and my DJ mate Mcthickum, where we have a good old gist about best dates, worst dates and everything inbetween.00:00 DJ life and scheduling 03:14 Our biggest flaws 06:45 Guest Intro 08:30 Moving countries & Living abroad16:56 Mcthickum’s Best & Worst dates 34:25 Our summer of music 38:11 Mary’s Best & Worst dates Don't forget to fo…

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Melodies and Menus: Tim Hicks talks campfire eats and country music 39:19

12M ago39:19

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We're back with a mini season of Melodies and Menus with co-hosts Dan Clapson and Madison Olds. The duo discuss Dan's debut cookbook Prairie and shifting from summer eats to warming fall food (and drinks) before award-winning country singer Tim Hicks joins for a lively interview. The chart-topping singer talks about his 2023 CCMA Award nominations,…

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Ep 36: "I'm not tryna go G-A-Y" w/ @tavonobeng_ 1:15:17

1y ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Happy new week and I am joined today by Tavon, with whom we discuss a plethora of things. I really had questions to ASK and we had a very transparent conversation about relationships and the long term impact they can have on us, as well as a few other bits and bobs. Tune in!0:00 Intro02:10 Game: This or That?13:45 DON'T SHIT WHERE YOU EAT!!!24:20 T…

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Ep 35: Scissor Sisters Scissoring in a Circle w/ @EtceterawithEst 1:29:25

1y ago1:29:25

1:29:25

I'm joined on this episode of #maryandfriendspodwith my sister in reality TV Esther, who we discuss a whole bunch of things:- Black Mirror- 'Draw & Go Lick' sex game- Real Housewives- Reality TV as a whole- Porn Categories- Public FornicationFollow us on socials:@etceterawithest@maryandfrens@maryandfriendslive (IG)and PLEASE purchase Esther's games…

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Ep 34: "#DLTea" w/ @narcography 1:33:50

1y ago1:33:50

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Thanks for tuning in to another episode of #maryandfriendspod. This episode I'm joined by the lovely Paula, where we play a game of 'This or That' and spill some of the DLT Malta tea, running through the daily events and occurences that we experienced and witnessed.This episode could've been a million years long because the tea was piping fr. But w…

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Ep 33: Say it, Shot it & Affairs w/ @jennieebabie 1:13:28

1y ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Joined with my good friend Jen and we had a real chinwag. Really enjoyed recording this episode with her. Main topics including:00:00 - Intro & "say it or shot it"27:57 - AI technology and artwork32:45 - Learning how to forgive and heal from hatred in relationships44:06 - Spotify Wrapped 2022 results01:10:00 - Artists that we've seen perform liveFo…

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Ep 32: Honest Reflections w/ @HEF_LGA 22:09

1y ago22:09

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Don't beat me for the delay! We're back to summer consistency.This is a backlogged episode, where I have a very chilled catch up with my friend YS about how his 2022 had gone, how MINE has gone, and just honest reflections on our current state of progress.Follow the socials:@maryandfriendslive on IG@maryandfrens@HEF_LGA…

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Ep 31: Summer Reminiscing & Authenticity w/ @tinymanmusic 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

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Recorded in November, Tiny joins me to have a quick little gist and natter about how our summer was. We also touched on topics: - DLT Malta 2022- Industry friends and "work" friendships- Boundaries in friendship- AuthenticityJoin in on the conversation by using the hashtag #maryandfriendspod Follow us on all socials: @tinymanmusic@maryandfrens…

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Ep 30: "Black people are scared of commitment" w/ @beafierce 1:50:00

1+ y ago1:50:00

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Happy new year, happy valentine's and welcome back to the third volume of Mary & Friends Podcast. It's been overdue!Join me and my good sis @beafierce catching up on a bunch of thingsMain topics:- Getting cosmetic work done and judgment within the black community- Colourism in relationships and dating outside of your race- Is Diddy a gay?- Being se…

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Holiday Melodies and Menus: Actor Andrew Phung and author Lesley Chesterman 1:09:44

1+ y ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Acclaimed author Lesley Chesterman and the hilarious Andrew Phung, creator and star of CBC's Run The Burbs, join us for our final podcast episode of the year.Chesterman dishes on her latest French cookbook Un Week-end Chez Lesley (and her recent English book Make Every Dish Delicious), why people need to think out of the box when it comes to fruitc…

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Holiday Melodies and Menus: Clifton Murray of The Tenors and drag superstar Anita Wigl'it 58:21

1+ y ago58:21

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On the latest episode of Melodies and Menus, co-hosts Madison Olds and Dan Clapson talk with Clifton Murray, one quarter of the chart-topping act The Tenors, as well as drag queen superstar Anita Wigl'it. With The Tenors having an upcoming holiday tour across Canada and a current holiday single "Christmas Miracle", there's plenty to chat with Clift…

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Holiday Melodies and Menus: Celeigh Cardinal and GCBS winner Lauren Tjoe 58:11

1+ y ago58:11

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Our podcast miniseries Melodies and Menus is back for a special three-week holiday edition. Co-hosts Madison Olds and Dan Clapson will be chatting with a fun mix of recognizable Canadians who love this time of year as much as we do, and our first episode of the holiday season features Juno Award-winning singer Celeigh Cardinal and Great Canadian Ba…

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Top Chef Roundtable: Talking authenticity and humour in the kitchen with Deseree Lo 30:43

1+ y ago30:43

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We just couldn't bid adieu to our Top Chef Roundtable podcast miniseries for the year without having a little bonus episode with this season's breakout star, Deseree ("Dez") Lo. The Vancouver-based chef quickly became a favourite of our podcast co-hosts and viewers alike. First, for her vibrant personality, followed swiftly by her creative approach…

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Top Chef Roundtable: Chatting with Season X winner Tre Sanderson 1:09:28

1+ y ago1:09:28

1:09:28

And just like that, our Top Chef Canada coverage comes to a close for 2022. In addition to dissecting the final episode of Season X, two of our podcast co-hosts, Carmen Cheng and Phil Wilson, get to have an exclusive chat with this year's winning chef Tre Sanderson. Sanderson discusses how he managed to find the balance between having fun during pr…

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Top Chef Roundtable: Talking culinary inspiration with Erica Karbelnik and Josh Karbelnik 53:20

2y ago53:20

53:20

Season 9 winner Erica Karbelnik and husband Josh Karbelnik are the only couple to have ever competed on a Top Chef franchise. Currently in Spain to compete in the sixth annual International Tapas Competition, Erica chats about her amazingly creative tapa inspired by Tim Hortons (don't worry, it made us wary at first too!) before the couple discuss …

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Top Chef Roundtable: Dissecting Top Chef Canada Season X Episode 6 32:02

2y ago32:02

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This week, we've got a condensed episode of our Top Chef Roundtable podcast miniseries with two of the co-hosts, Phil Wilson and Dan Clapson, discussing all things Top Chef Canada Season X Episode 6. With only two episodes left in the season, the production is also heading to Cayman Islands with the Top 4 chefs! This is the first time the show has …

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Top Chef Roundtable: Talking all things East Coast with Stephanie Ogilvie and Lucy Morrow 1:21:27

2y ago1:21:27

1:21:27

This episode, we are chatting with two of East Coast Canada's most recognizable chefs, Lucy Morrow and Stephanie Ogilvie. Both Top Chef Canada Season 8 finalists, the two had a strong showing on the series and still remain great pals after it all. The chefs discuss regional ingredients of the Maritimes and also offer up some advice for Canadian che…

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Top Chef Roundtable: Talking Betty Crocker and quality eggs with Jo Notkin 1:10:15

2y ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Chef Jo Notkin and Top Chef Canada alum calls Montreal home and is working hard at growing her baking mix company Maison Zoe Ford to national success. Notkin discusses her growing brand recognition in the food product sector before giving co-hosts Phil Wilson, Carmen Cheng and Dan Clapson a crash course in the history of Betty Crocker (very interes…

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Top Chef Roundtable: Discussing collaboration with Billy Nguyen and Emily Butcher 1:11:41

2y ago1:11:41

1:11:41

When it comes to fun culinary collaborations, few Top Chef Canada alum do it better than Season 9 runner-up Billy Nguyen. We've been following Billy's journey since their appearance on the series and they've cooked up some amazing feasts with pals like Andrea Alridge, Galasa Aden and Emily Butcher, and they've got upcoming collabs with Steph Ogilvi…

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Top Chef Roundtable: Dissecting Season X Episode 2 and chatting with Lauren Marshall 1:08:07

2y ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Before we delve into the ups and downs of Top Chef Canada Season X Episode 2, the co-hosts discuss the early departure of Edmonton chef Lindsay Porter and how sometimes even chefs that are celebrated in their own region, end up having a bad first day in the TCC Kitchen. The co-hosts also take inspiration from Season X Episode 2's musical theme and …

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Top Chef Roundtable: Dissecting Top Chef Canada Season X with Mijune Pak 48:53

2y ago48:53

48:53

With Top Chef Canada officially back for another season, so too is our Top Chef-themed podcast miniseries. On this week's episode of Top Chef Canada Roundtable, co-hosts Phil Wilson, Carmen Cheng and Dan Clapson share their first impressions of the milestone season in terms of its competitors and unique "X" twist. Top Chef Canada judge Mijune Pak a…

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Melodies and Menus: Kendall Gender and Amy Hef 1:05:26

2y ago1:05:26

1:05:26

It's our final Melodies and Menus podcast episode of the summer, and what better way to wrap things up than with some dynamic conversations of Pride season and being queer in the entertainment industry? First, co-hosts Dan Clapson and Madison Olds chat with iconic Canadian drag queen Kendall Gender. As a fixture of the Vancouver drag scene, Kendall…

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Melodies and Menus: Don Amero and Robyn Ottolini 1:01:34

2y ago1:01:34

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We've gone all-out Canadian country music for our latest episode of Melodies and Menus! First up, Don Amero about everything from his love of Manitoba to his recent release "Let 'Em Lie"—a powerful duet with Kyle McKearney that speaks to residential schools and the schools' associated atrocities. Amero will also be performing at the Calgary Stamped…

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Melodies and Menus: Jill Barber and chef Adrian Forte 1:05:51

2y ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Top Chef Canada alum and recently-minted author Adrian Forte dishes on his brand new cookbook Yawd as well as how music plays an integral part in the dining experiences he brings to life while doing private culinary events across the globe. Award-winning singer Jill Barber joins next to chat with Madison Olds and Dan Clapson about her love of the V…

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Melodies and Menus: Fefe Dobson and chef Andrea Nicholson 50:10

2y ago50:10

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Our new podcast episode sees co-hosts Madison Olds and Dan Clapson talking with Canadian music icon Fefe Dobson. The Nashville-dwelling Canadian musician discusses the misconceptions many people have about Nashville as well as her impact on current chart-topping artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Willow. Fefe's latest single "FCKIN IN LOVE" is just th…

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Melodies and Menus: Walk Off The Earth's Sarah Blackwood and Roger Mooking 1:03:31

2y ago1:03:31

1:03:31

To kick off our new episode, Dan Clapson and Madison Olds chat with food personality AND Juno Award winner Roger Mooking. No stranger to the food television realm, Mooking has long been a household favourite, hosting many programs and currently serving as a judge on the popular series Firemasters. Mooking is also a celebrated musician, being part o…

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Melodies and Menus: Josh Ramsay and The Bros. Landreth 1:05:20

2y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Dan Clapson and Madison Olds start things off by chatting with one of the most familiar faces in the pop-rock world, Josh Ramsay. The Marianas Trench frontman recently released his debut solo album, aptly titled The Josh Ramsay Show, which has received much buzz. The album plays around in a variety of genres and also features vocals from Canadian t…

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Melodies and Menus: Kellie Loder and Survivor Season 41 winner Erika Casupanan 57:47

2y ago57:47

57:47

On the second episode of our new season of the Melodies and Menus podcast, co-hosts Dan Clapson and Madison Olds talk with acclaimed East Coast musician Kellie Loder and Survivor's first-ever Canadian winner Erika Casupanan. With the Survivor Season 42 finale airing this week, Erika weighs in on how she's enjoyed this season and why it's great that…

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Melodies and Menus: Tyler Shaw and chef Suzanne Barr 44:27

2y ago44:27

44:27

Our season two premiere of our podcast series Melodies and Menus sees food writer Dan Clapson and singer Madison Olds chatting with one of the most familiar faces in Canadian pop music, Tyler Shaw, as well as My Ackee Tree author and Wall of Chefs judge Suzanne Barr. Shaw discusses everything from returning to touring (alongside Josh Ramsay) to his…

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Diznamn U.S. Army Chemical Corp School OSUT Basic Training 1:22:32

2+ y ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Drill Seargent's Battles and Battle Buddies! Basic Training was a trip and an experience out of this world! This Podcast is one of a kind, bringing you the inside action on what it was like to go through being broken down and built back a soldier of the United States Army. I pushed the ticket every day and all the time. I became the perfect specime…

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Holiday Melodies and Menus: Molly Johnson and LØLØ 42:38

2+ y ago42:38

42:38

co-hosts Dan Clapson and Madison Olds chat with rising star LØLØ. The pop-punk songstress has been making waves over the past couple years thanks to her catchy tunes and a prominent presence on TikTok. LØLØ talks about her first-ever American tour—which wrapped recently—as well as her unexpected new holiday single "christmas vacation" and her famil…

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Holiday Melodies and Menus: Serena Ryder and Sue Passmore of Good Lovelies 48:09

2+ y ago48:09

48:09

Acclaimed Canadian singer and Art Haus co-owner Serena Ryder joins us to chat about being a new ambassador for Libra non-alcoholic beer (made in P.E.I. by Upstreet Craft Brewing) and how you can get creative in the kitchen and home bar during the holidays without it centring around alcohol. Sue Passmore of the Good Lovelies also joins to chat with …

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The Same Key Conversations KeyFile-002 58:27

2+ y ago58:27

58:27

The episode is with K.B. and Hef Tanner and we about the effectiveness of the covid-19 vaccine. We take a different look into if it really matters, and if it doesn't matter, then why was it politicized, and why is it mandated. We also talk about the training we received at the United States Chemical Corp School, and the knowledge we as Chemical sol…

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Holiday Melodies and Menus: Priyanka, Lindsay Ell and Nicole Rayy 41:59

2+ y ago41:59

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We are back with a very special four-week edition of Melodies and Menus. Hosted by Madison Olds and Dan Clapson, this podcast miniseries will feature an array of recognizable Canadians talking about all things holiday music, food and drink and other special happenings. First up is the talented Ontario-based country singer Nicole Rayy. Rayy dishes o…

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Same Key Conversations Ep#1 KeyFile-001 23:01

2+ y ago23:01

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I would like get to a point where you can be comfortable talking about everything. I reached out and asked for a comment. He wants to be a part of the dialogue, a part of the confronting of the controversy in the differences of opinions. He wants to promote growth while bringing the best argument. KeyFile-001…

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Melodies and Menus: Jennifer E. Crawford and Theo Tams 1:03:56

3y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Nova Scotia's Jennifer E. Crawford rose to fame in 2019 after winning the sixth season of MasterChef Canada and from there, they have become an advocate for queer representation in the food world in addition to finding much success with their culinary chops. More recently, Crawford has delved into the physical and theatrical world of wrestling by w…

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Melodies and Menus: Shamus Currie of BROS and Fake Shark's Kevvy 58:07

3y ago58:07

58:07

Co-hosts Madison Olds and Dan Clapson chat with one half of the duo BROS–and one quarter of The Sheepdogs–Shamus Currie about his love of Prairie food and how his recently released album Vol. 2 came to life. If you haven't heard it yet, trust that it's the perfect soundtrack to the dwindling days of summer. Fake Shark singer Kevvy joins next to tal…

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Melodies and Menus: Celeigh Cardinal and chef Steve Brochu 55:53

3y ago55:53

55:53

This episode's guests are Juno Award-winning singer Celeigh Cardinal and restaurateur and mental health advocate Steve Brochu. Both hailing from Edmonton, the two (separately) discuss the things they love about the Alberta capital. Cardinal opens up about her creative process, her stunning new single "There Ain't No Way (Better Days Version)" and m…

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Melodies and Menus: Jenn Sharp and Hill Kourkoutis 1:03:49

3y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Madison Olds and Dan Clapson talk with accomplished musician and producer Hill Kourkoutis about everything from gardening to mastering the art of sourdough and the dos and don'ts of what to eat in the recording studio. Kourkoutis shares insight on how her creative processes of music production and making dinner at home are more aligned than one mig…

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Melodies and Menus: Jade Turner and chef Mark Singson 55:17

3y ago55:17

55:17

Country singer Jade Turner and Top chef Canada alum Mark Singson join us on our latest episode of Melodies and Menus. Rooted in Manitoba, Turner chats with us about why people should explore Winnipeg's food and drink scene and her love of all-season fishing. Ice fishing, lake fishing, river fishing...you name it, the talented singer is up for it! V…

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Melodies and Menus: Hawksley Workman and Tynomi Banks 1:01:41

3y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

On our latest podcast episode, co-hosts Madison Olds and Dan Clapson kick things off by talking seltzers and summer tunes before delving into all things drag brunch with celebrity drag queen Tynomi Banks. The Toronto-based queen (and Canada's Drag Race alum) dishes on her growth as a performer over the years, how she always looks forward to working…

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Melodies and Menus: Mairlyn Smith and singer Tania Joy 58:20

3y ago58:20

58:20

On the latest episode of Melodies and Menus, co-hosts Madison Olds and Dan Clapson chat with the one and only Mairlyn Smith. The award-winning cookbook author and TV personality was raised on musical theatre, so she discusses all things theatre, musical-inspired menus, her love of singing, teacups and more. Ontario-based folk singer Tania Joy joins…

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