Best Hef Podcasts (2024)

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JACKPOT! JACKPOT! Call Attendant... with Ben Chase 45:30

3d ago45:30

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Send us a Text Message. Ben Chase gambled on his career from a young age - literally. Growing up with Ben Chase gambled on his career from a young age - literally. Growing up with his grandfather’s influence and support of his family, the East Coaster packed his hockey bag at eighteen bound for the land of Canadian cowboys. Working on what would be…

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This is La Voix...and On the Porch, with Allison Daniels 30:41

17d ago30:41

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Send us a Text Message. Allison Daniels has been a working musician since she can remember. Competing in talent shows, leaning on her sister, and competing on La Voix are just a few things we dove into during our conversation. Now signed to 604 Records, we talked with Allison about her dream of being a singer, being not quite sure how to achieve th…

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A Backstage Pass to Ontario's Country Music Week: CMAOntario Awards 16:31

1M ago16:31

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Send us a Text Message. The 2024 CMAOntario awards have come and gone for another year and it was another one for the books. The CMAOntario awards weekend brings artists and industry together annually to celebrate country music made right at home in Ontario. RELATED: Catch the full list of winners and nominees for the 2024 CMAOntario Awards ... Our…

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

1M ago2:57

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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

1M 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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Leavin’ Em Wanting More with Dawson Gray 51:00

2M ago51:00

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Send us a Text Message. Dawson Gray wasn’t always set on a music career ... Growing up playing baseball, his eyes were on going pro. An issue with his eyesight preventing him from this dream, he discovered a new love, with a little help from his friends. Dawson dove right in to the world of creating music, songwriting and performing. A staple in th…

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Set Your Soul On Fire with Mariya Stokes 45:49

2M ago45:49

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Send us a Text Message. Mariya Stokes is a two-time Country Music Alberta award winner for Horizon Female Artist, currently based out of Calgary, Alberta. Mariya is a 2024 SiriusXM Top of the Country semi-finalist where she recorded and debuted a brand new song “One of Em”. We sat down On the Porch with Mariya to talk about her small-town of Stavel…

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Celebrate The Moments with Nice Horse 45:00

2M ago45:00

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Send us a Text Message. This week on the podcast we have the busiest touring band that we are aware of in Canada ... the country duo Nice Horse. Brandi and Katie, otherwise known as Nice Horse, joined us ahead of the release of their self-titled album. We started with talking about our morning routines ... and teetered on the edge of becoming a bev…

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Nous sommes sur le Front Porch with Matt Lang 36:44

3M ago36:44

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Send us a Text Message. This week on the podcast we take a virtual trip to Quebec to have a chat with country artist Matt Lang. We learned a lot about Matt, including: 1) he in fact cannot break dance, 2) he went to school for radio, 3) he has a new album All Night Longer coming out soon, 4) life in the music industry with 2 kids, and so much more.…

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Waitin’ All Day for a Line Dance with Aaron Goodvin 49:33

3M ago49:33

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Send us a Text Message. Aaron Goodvin’s latest single “Written All Over It” is his first release of 2024. We had Aaron “On The Porch” to dive into his career so far. Long before “Lonely Drum”, “Lucky Stars”, and “Boy Like Me”, Aaron was cutting his teeth as a songwriter. Some of his songs have been released by Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, and Jon Par…

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Far From Perfect with Madonna's Cousin, Amy Hef 38:55

4M ago38:55

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Hef is a pop-rock turned country artist based in Calgary, Alberta, however we learned this episode, she’s originally from Saskatchewan! Originally a drummer, Amy tourned North America in a Christian rock band. She went to Los Angeles for music school, and wrote albums of pop rock music with her brother. Covid sent her ho…

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A Boat’s Only As Good As Its Deckhand with Tony Stevens 50:40

4M ago50:40

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Send us a Text Message. This week on the podcast, we’re joined by British Columbia emerging artist, Tony Stevens. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch as Tony takes us through his journey so far. From his early days influenced by classic sounds to his chart-climbing single, “Whiskey In Colorado.” We also dive into the story behind his unique “D…

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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

5M ago1:01:26

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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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"I Hung Up On Aaron Pritchett" with Zach McPhee 42:28

5M ago42:28

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Send us a Text Message. Zach McPhee grew up in Kelowna, British Columbia with his eyes set on a career in hockey. He grew up in a musically inclined family, with both parents and his brother playing guitar, piano and singing. This was easily passed along to Zach. He first started singing as therapy for a speech impediment. Teammates from his hockey…

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Not A Podcast About Books with Brittany Kennell 48:46

5M ago48:46

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Send us a Text Message. This week on the podcast we have Brittany Kennell join us. With Jenna and Brittany being both avid book readers, this episode could have easily become a book podcast. But don't worry ... We still got to know Brittany and talk a lot about her journey as a country artist. From her time touring with Ariel Posen, to being the fi…

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“Well, are you going to quit?” With Meghan Patrick 50:44

6M ago50:44

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Send us a Text Message. Meghan Patrick is an 18x CMA Ontario winner and back-to-back CCMA Female Artist Of The Year. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut and released her latest EP Greatest Show On Dirt in 2023. Her latest single “The Other Side of 25” was just released this past Friday. We sat down with Meghan for a vulnerable conversation about her …

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A Funny Little French Market with Dan Davidson 42:03

6M ago42:03

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to another season of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. We’re so excited to be back with a third season! What better way to kick off season three and the new year with independent platinum-selling artist, Dan Davidson! Dan spent some time in Australia last year, and that got us talking about the support Canadi…

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Overcoming Shyness, Default, And His Fourth Album with Dallas Smith 43:52

9M ago43:52

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Send us a Text Message. Somehow we blinked and we’re at the season finale for Season 2 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. We’re so excited to have multi-CCMA award winning country artist Dallas Smith. Dallas dove into music after overcoming his fear of singing in front of people. Within a year, he went from jamming in the garage with his band …

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

9M ago1:06:43

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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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John Mayer and Oscar Mayer Wiener's Love Child with Mackenzie Leigh Meyer 53:29

9M ago53:29

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Send us a Text Message. This week on the podcast we are joined by CMAOntario Roots Artist Of The Year ,country-roots artist Mackenzie Leigh Meyer. She shares her journey from humble beginnings playing in dive bars to winning Roots Artist of the Year, and joining a tour with Shania Twain. ]She calls herself the Divebar Diva. It all stems from playin…

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

9M ago58:59

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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

9M ago1:02:12

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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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An All-Access Pass to Country Music Week: CCMA Recap 31:09

9M ago31:09

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Send us a Text Message. This week On The Porch we take you to the heart of Country Music week at the CCMA Awards in Hamilton. Every year, country artists from across Canada and straight from Nashville gather to celebrate the best in country music. In this special episode, we take you to the Red Carpet and Content Row to capture live interviews from…

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s First Cousin with Noah Derksen 49:13

10M ago49:13

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we have the incredibly talented country/folk artist Noah Derksen join us for a great episode of our podcast. Despite some technical difficulties with the Internet, we had such a great time getting to know Noah. While Noah is newer to the country music scene, he has established himself really well as a Folk artist.…

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

10M ago1:03:48

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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

10M ago1:08:04

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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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Spooky Season, Supporting Indie Artists and Shades of Purple with Nicole Rayy 46:05

10M ago46:05

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Send us a Text Message. Nicole Rayy has become one of the most notable independent artists in Ontario. She is well known for her music, her activism, a strong support of independent artists, and the colour purple. Growing up in Ontario, Nicole brings us back to the beginning. From singing before she could even talk, to being one of the musical thea…

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

10M ago1:10:49

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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

11M 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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LIVE From Boots & Hearts Music Festival, The Emerging Artist Showcase, And More! 45:06

11M ago45:06

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Send us a Text Message. Another August has almost passed which means the Front Porch team has been at Boots and Hearts for another weekend of country music. Jenna, Stage Manager Meg, and our intern Carolyn spent the weekend connecting with many of the artists who took the stage, including some of our Canadian country favourites. We connected with m…

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Serenading Bachelor Nation with Griffen Palmer 41:38

11M ago41:38

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Send us a Text Message. This week on the pod we have an artist that has been making waves over the past year. Griffen Palmer has been one of the most talked about artists of 2023, and there’s no sign of things slowing down. Griffen has been everywhere, and we’re here for it. Griffen first came on to our radar when he appeared on NBCs Songland and h…

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The Importance of the Hang with Andrew Hyatt 51:02

12M ago51:02

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Send us a Text Message. This week, we're back with another episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. This week's guest is none other than Andrew Hyatt. The last few years have been nothing short of a whirlwind for Andrew. He has achieved tens of millions of streams and video views, securing Top 10 spots on major market stations, and receiving…

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

1y ago1:15:17

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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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Tricky Bitch, Litty Titty and Logan with Shantaia 42:40

1y ago42:40

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Send us a Text Message. Shantaia was recently announced as a semi-finalist for the 2023 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase, played her first official Calgary Stampede, and collected a win at the 2023 SCMA Awards for Female Artist of the Year. Earlier this year, Shantaia released her debut album, which featured Top 40 single, “Broke To Brand …

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

1y ago1:29:25

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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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We Drank Too Much For Church ... with Tyler Joe Miller 46:53

1y ago46:53

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Send us a Text Message. This week On The Porch we have Tyler Joe Miller join us. But you can call him Tyler ... or TJ ... or Tyler Joe ... or Joe Joe ... or Big Juice. Really he says you can call him anything! Whatever you decide to call him, be sure to listen to this episode. As the first independently signed artist to have their debut single reac…

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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

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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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Filling Up Life's Bingo Card with Genevieve Fisher 40:44

1y ago40:44

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Send us a Text Message. Genevieve Fisher first serenaded people at the tender age of two years old, when she sang “You Are My Sunshine” at the Ilderton fair. What would ensue as she grew up was a natural affinity for the stage and a passion for performance. After over a decade in the world of Canadian country music, we sat down with Genevieve to ta…

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Trust Yourself Before You Trust Men in Suits with Lydia Sutherland 38:57

1y ago38:57

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Send us a Text Message. Lydia Sutherland recently released her newest single “dressing room”, which made its debut in the Top Of The Country competition, where Lydia was a semi-finalist. First coming to the scene with her single “Love Me” back in 2021, the follow up single, “Date a Friend” is what captured the ears of listeners across the country, …

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The American Idol Circus with Brayden King 44:12

1y ago44:12

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Send us a Text Message. We're back with another episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. This week we had a chat with Brayden King. He's a relative newcomer to the country music scene, but the last few months have been an absolute whirlwind for him. He joined us on the heels of competing on the biggest music competition shows - American Idol…

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Are You Famous In Germany? With Mark Ledlin 46:18

1y ago46:18

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Send us a Text Message. Mark Ledlin is an athlete and an artist and he’s impeccable at both. Starting his music career with an audition for The Voice Germany, Ledlin has now been named as one of the eight semi-finalists for SiriusXM’s 2023 Top of the Country contest in partnership with the CCMA. He was also one of our Artists to Watch in 2023. From…

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Big Words, Big Dreams and Trying Weird Food Combos with Teigen Gayse 1:03:51

1y ago1:03:51

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Send us a Text Message. Teigen Gayse is British Columbia-based singer-songwriter who splashed onto the scene with her single “I Don’t Wanna Fall In Love Anymore” back in 2021. Teigen is currently participating in SiriusXM’s Top of the Country contest as a semi-finalist. Her current single “If You Show Me Yours” was co-written with Chad Kroeger and …

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Taylor Swift, Daisy Jones, and Hailey Benedict: The REAL Trifecta, with Hailey Benedict 51:02

1+ y ago51:02

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Send us a Text Message. Hailey Benedict is celebrating three CMAB Award wins just this past weekend along with successfully hosting the 2023 CMAB Awards show alongside Jojo Mason. In March, Hailey was named one of the eight semi-finalists for the 2023 Top of the Country contest presented by SiriusXM in partnership with the CCMA. She also just recen…

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The Thing About Moving To Nashville, with Alee 48:35

1+ y ago48:35

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Send us a Text Message. Alee first popped onto the country music scene with singles like “Only The Strong Survive”, “Don’t Say You Love Me”, and “Moonshine”. Earning multiple CCMA and CMAB nominations, along with multiple Top 20 singles are just some of the highlights of Alee’s career. We sat down with Alee to recap some of her finest moments, incl…

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Your Small Town Isn't THAT Small with Jason Benoit 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

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Send us a Text Message. If you thought that you were from a small town … you ain’t got nothing on the tiny East Coast town that Jason Benoit is from. He’s the latest artist to join us On The Porch for a chat. Jason has been making a name for himself as a versatile country artist. Blending the sounds of traditional country music with different influ…

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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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CTRL + ALT + DLT with Graham Scott Fleming 46:58

1+ y ago46:58

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Send us a Text Message. The latest episode of “On The Porch with Front Porch Music” features broadway artist turned country singer, Graham Scott Fleming. Graham’s newest single “Toughest Act To Follow” drops everywhere this Friday! After the huge success of his 2021 single “Better Man”, 2022 saw the signing of Graham’s first record and management d…

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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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