Best Desert Island Punks Podcasts (2024)

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The final playlist: saying "goodbye" 49:37

21d ago49:37

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After almost 400 episodes, six hosts and many (many) hours of podcast listening, Podcast Playlist's run is coming to an end. For our final episode we wanted to share one final podcast playlist with you. A playlist to answer the question we are most frequently asked: what is your favourite podcast episode of all time? Today our producers join Leah i…

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FLASHBACK: CBC's David Common on catching scammers and the new Marketplace podcast 52:53

28d ago52:53

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This week we're sharing a repeat of one of our favourite episodes from October. As a foreign correspondent, David Common's reporting has taken him to more than 80 countries, including warzones in Afghanistan, Iraq and Ukraine. But these days he's staying a bit closer to home. David has recently taken over hosting duties on CBC Radio's morning show …

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Jonathan the gay tortoise, a trans punk rock show and more stories for Pride Month 53:50

1M ago53:50

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This week on Podcast Playlist, we're celebrating Pride month. In the proverbial starter pack of anti-gay slogans, there's one that has stayed consistent over the years: "It's just not natural!" The only problem with that...is according to science, same-sex relationships are extremely natural, occurring in all kinds of different animal species. We'l…

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FLASHBACK: Jane Marie explores the MLM-to-life-coach pipeline 53:37

2M ago53:37

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This week we're sharing one of our favourite episodes from this season. Life coaches sell promises of prosperity, health and happiness. But do coaches actually help you achieve your goals? That's the question at the heart of Season 3 of The Dream. Having tackled pyramid schemes and the world of wellness, coaching seemed like an obvious topic to exp…

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The first cyber-sleuth, why you shouldn't buy an island online, and more of our June favourites 52:45

2M ago52:45

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This week, we're sharing new and notable podcasts from June. First, Todd Matthews was one of the first internet sleuths. He made it his life's mission to give unidentified bodies back their names, and helped create two databases as part of that goal. For years, Todd was haunted by a cold case about two missing boys. One day, one of those boys calle…

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The magic of storytelling with The Moth's Meg Bowles 53:48

2M ago53:48

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The Moth is one of the oldest shows in podcasting. In fact, it pre-dates the medium by several years, having begun in the founder’s living room in 1997. Today, The Moth is an internationally touring live storytelling production and a popular podcast and radio show. This week Leah sits down with The Moth’s senior director Meg Bowles to talk about Th…

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Shima Oliaee (The Competition) and Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist?) on their shows and what they're listening to 53:21

2M ago53:21

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This week on Podcast Playlist: Yo, Is This Racist has hilariously tackled questions about racism since 2011. Creator and host Andrew Ti tells us about the show’s evolution and shares his podcast picks. Plus, every summer, the best and brightest teen girls in the US compete in the lucrative “Distinguished Young Women” competition. We get a direct lo…

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Pitch, Please: George The Poet, Arshy Mann and Allan McLeod tell us about their podcasts 53:22

2M ago53:22

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This week, we’re asking three podcasters to pitch their show to listeners, and we’ll hear a sample of each one. We’re starting with George The Poet. His show is called Have You Heard George’s Podcast? It’s won tons of awards, including a Peabody—and if you haven’t heard it, we promise you’ve never heard another show like it. Then, Leah sits down wi…

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A peek behind the bars at Guantánamo Bay, the untold story behind "Tainted Love", and more great new podcasts (ft. Sarah Koenig, Dana Chivvis, Novena Carmel, Michael Barnes) 53:41

3M ago53:41

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In the early days of the war on terror, the US captured thousands of alleged “enemy combatants” overseas, but they needed somewhere to hold and interrogate them… without worrying about those pesky Geneva Conventions. Guantánamo Bay was the perfect solution. But not long after it opened, the truth of its makeshift justice system started coming to li…

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Josh Gwynn digs into the reality show that marooned 40 kids in the desert, and shares his favourite podcasts 53:47

3M ago53:47

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This week on Podcast Playlist, Leah is joined by Josh Gwynn, host of the new CBC podcast Split Screen: Kid Nation. The podcast revisits the 2007 reality TV show Kid Nation, where 40 children were left in the desert to fend for themselves for more than a month. Through interviews with former contestants, producers and parents, Josh tries to piece to…

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Shakespeare behind bars, the (not-so) scientific art of manifesting your dreams, and more of our greatest hits 53:26

3M ago53:26

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Whether it's in your high school English class or one of the many Shakespeare-inspired 90s rom-coms (10 Things I Hate About You, anybody?), most of us have encountered Shakespeare in some form or another. Another place you can find the Bard? California's Centinela State Prison. The podcast Where There's a Will: Finding Shakespeare tells us about ho…

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The unsolved murder of an 80s counterculture icon, a different kind of doping, and more true crime stories (ft. Penelope Spheeris) 53:12

3M ago53:12

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This week on Podcast Playlist, we’re listening to true crime. During the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, there was a huge amount of online hate directed towards Amber. But what if that was all part of an organized campaign? We’ll find out on Who Trolled Amber. Plus, even if you’ve never heard of Peter Ivers, you’ve probably heard some of his music w…

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FLASHBACK: Our producers pick their favourite shows you might have missed 53:39

4M ago53:39

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To make this show, our team listens through hours upon hours of audio. But sometimes, a few excellent shows will slip through the cracks. This week, Leah is joined by the Podcast Playlist crew to share some amazing podcasts that you may have missed. Like Once upon a time...at Bennington College. Our senior producer Kate Evans likes it because liste…

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The Avril Lavigne body double conspiracy theory, time-travelling trivia, and more great shows for April (ft. Simone Polanen) 53:24

4M ago53:24

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You might have heard of a popular conspiracy theory about one of Canada's most famous rock stars. Avril Lavigne died in 2003, and her record label secretly replaced her with a body double who has been living as an impostor ever since. Could it be true? Probably not, but comedian Joanne McNally helps us find out on the new podcast Who Replaced Avril…

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The radio DJ who debuted at age 73, a 20-year quest to get on Jeopardy, and more stories of late bloomers 55:26

5M ago55:26

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This week on Podcast Playlist we're listening to stories about late bloomers. The first time Jean Westcott auditioned for Jeopardy, she had to wait 18 months to see if she made it. She never got the call. But instead of giving up, she auditioned again… and again… and again… for 20 years. We’ll hear her story. Plus, what does it take to swim from Cu…

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The unwritten rules of mosh pits, unpacking the influence of Christian rock, and more stories about rock 'n roll 54:27

5M ago54:27

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This week on Podcast Playlist, we’re featuring podcasts about rock and roll. Sister Rosetta Tharpe is often called “The Godmother of Rock and Roll” and inspired artists like Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Aretha Franklin… Yet she’s been largely left out of the history books. The podcast They Did That tells her story. Plus, churches are often the venue for…

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The man who robbed a Vegas casino and then moved in, and more stories about scammers and thieves 53:22

5M ago53:22

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One early morning in December 2010, Tony Carleo rolled up to the Bellagio Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Dressed in a full motorcycle jumpsuit, gloves and helmet, he took out a pistol and robbed $1.5 million worth of casino chips. But that wasn’t all. Soon after he returned, and he used the very money he stole to check into the hotel and …

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The history of Pornhub, a challenge to the ethics of podcasting, and more new and notable shows (ft. Samantha Cole, Jess Shane) 56:21

5M ago56:21

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When you think of Canadian cultural exports, you probably don’t think of porn. But Montreal is home to a little website you may have heard of: Pornhub. On The Pornhub Empire: Understood, we’ll hear the little-known story of the company’s history. Plus, Leah sits down with host Samantha Cole to learn more. And: Telling personal stories in the form o…

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The rise and fall of 1-900 phone lines, rigging the lottery, and more stories about numbers 54:03

5M ago54:03

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This week, we’re listening to one, two, three, four, five, six different podcasts all about numbers. In the 80s, your favourite celebrities were just one dial away. And about $3 per minute, of course. But what’s a couple extra bucks on the phone bill, if it means chatting with your favourite superstars, psychics, or potential spouses? Twenty Thousa…

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Pitch, please: three history podcasters tell us why we should listen to their shows 53:32

6M ago53:32

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This week, Leah sat down with the hosts of three history podcasts to learn about their shows. Martine Powers from The Washington Post's The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop, Tim Harford from Pushkin's Cautionary Tales and Ramtin Arablouei from NPR's Throughline. First, Martine Powers tells us about The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop. In 1979, there was…

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FLASHBACK: Normal Gossip host Kelsey McKinney on how gossip brings us all closer together 54:04

6M ago54:04

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*This episode was first broadcast June 2023This week on Podcast Playlist: Gossip. Whether you’ve been a part of spreading it or have been at the centre of it, we’ve all had experience with gossip in one form or another. Some may argue that dishing the dirt can ruin lives, but it also has a unique ability to bring people together. The podcast Normal…

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DIP Special - Random Hand's 'Seething is Believing' with Robin Leitch 1:52:39

4y ago1:52:39

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Jake is joined by Robin of Random Hand to talk about their 2011 album 'Seething is Believing' on Bomber Records, track by track!Listen to the album here - https://open.spotify.com/album/63ydnzHoISa8Q5bghkDzBj?si=der8JKUvSyqtAQLnj8msxABuy the album here - https://store.bombermusic.com/products/516548-random-hand-seething-is-believing-cd-or-download …

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DIP #26 Rob Piper (Darko/Lockjaw Records) 1:08:06

4y ago1:08:06

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DIP #26 Rob Piper (Darko/Lockjaw Records)Jake's guest this week is Lockjaw Head Honcho, Darko guitarist and all round good guy Rob Piper. SPOTIFY PLAYLIST - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AOdilYfCDehUmaqjUvquq?si=TYF5Ydn0SwmGqIFkFJ7rcQ https://lockjawrecords.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/Darkoband/1. Dave Brubeck - Time Out 2. Rise Against - R…

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DIP #25 - Sulynn Hago (Propagandhi/Career/Feral Babies) 52:34

4y ago52:34

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Sulynn Hagohttps://www.sulynnhago.com/https://propagandhi.com/Jake is joined on this episode Desert Island Punks by guitarist of Propagandhi, Feral Babies and Career, Sulynn Hago!PLAYLIST - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ah76HiAg6ofop5oLjA8lt?si=I-u4MStiTAytSBX8L8n_oQPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/desertislandpunksALBUMSTom Waits - Rain Dogs…

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DIP - Faintest Idea's 'Increasing The Minimum Rage' 1:51:44

4y ago1:51:44

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Jake speaks to Dani from UK Punk/Ska/Dub band Faintest Idea about their 2016 album on TNS Records 'Increasing The Minimum Rage'https://www.facebook.com/Faintestidea/Listen to the album here - https://open.spotify.com/album/4EqnkUZ65iMfiupVUhGWho?si=in6ozde2SV6NxOlwTfmCYw Grab the record from TNS - https://www.tnsrecords.co.uk/shop/bands/faintest-id…

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DIP - Faintest Idea's 'Voice of Treason' with Dani Rascal 1:46:05

4y ago1:46:05

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Jake is joined by Faintest Idea's Dani Rascal as they look back on their 2012 album 'Voice of Treason'.https://www.facebook.com/Faintestidea/https://open.spotify.com/artist/6EAHHWWIgTkMzVNcbVZYdE?si=MIszkb2STymyhUyh2lt6kgBy Desert Island Punks

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DIP #24 - Mike Ainsworth (North or Nowt) 1:07:14

4y ago1:07:14

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Longtime friend Mike Ainsworth AKA North or Nowt joined Jake via ZOOM to talk about his Desert Island choices. https://www.instagram.com/north_or_nowt/PLAYLIST - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BZq2UBlFFvllAQqmGQXKq?si=vgPDH9ruR42y2O3wSzFwdA1. Against Me! - Reinventing Axl Rose 2. Beach Boys - Pet Sounds 3. Bronx - IV4. Mina - Studio Uno5. Chris…

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DIP - Sunliner Release 4:20

4y ago4:20

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Listen to SUNLINER's new EP on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/album/665557gfjmPKt3fK9oOZug?si=mPsxHbG1R4qxyHBcWRvhtQ Order the Flezi Disc from Lockjaw Records here -https://lockjawrecords.co.uk/sunliner-structure-average-at-best/By Desert Island Punks

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DIP #23 - Dani Rascal (Faintest Idea) 58:07

4+ y ago58:07

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Dani (Faintest Idea) Jake hung out with Dani, bassist and frontman of Faintest Idea via the medium to the internet to find out his Desert Island Choices! PLAYLIST -https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5nTflg2nyrGqLqEeamUkFS?si=QIOntj-UQSmnFsUk9pTiPA https://www.facebook.com/Faintestidea/ https://faintestidea.bandcamp.com/Albums The Specials - The Spec…

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DIP #22 - Gaz Brookfield 35:43

4+ y ago35:43

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Gaz BrookfieldJake hung out with Gas backstage before his show in Leeds! http://www.gazbrookfield.com/ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31BxlOJ9WsyCFXtdsk7tKR?si=hkx5IdTcROujKvbFxGVxWw Radiohead - The BendsThe Levellers - Levelling The Land Manic Street Preachers - The Holy BibleJimmy Eat World - Futures Loudon Wainwright III - Career Moves Book -…

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DIP #21 - Kay Stanley (Specialist Subject/Cosmit) 34:15

4+ y ago34:15

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Kay Stanley (Specialist Subject/Cosmit) Jake spoke via the medium of the internet to Kay of Specialist Subject Records and new band Cosmit! https://www.facebook.com/specialistsubject/ https://shop.specialistsubjectrecords.co.uk/ 5 ALBUMSThe Best Northern Soul All-Nighter... Ever (double CD from 2001)The Best Party In the World… Ever (double CD from…

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DIP #20 - Jake McAllister (Sunliner/J&TJ/Desert Island Punks) 1:00:59

4+ y ago1:00:59

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For the 20th episode we have a special role reversal, Jake's sister Ellie interviews Desert Island Punker and Sunliner frontman Jake McAllister! http://www.facebook.com/sunlinerbandhttp://www.soundcloud.com/desertislandpunksPlaylist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39dmDQDkCDXkYuZ2GndrQt?si=7jgBITZmQ9S2Hkb4yOVv8g Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of HellAgain…