Podcast appearances and mentions of stuart mclean

“It was a magnificent tree.”We're thinking about our connection to the natural world on this week's pod. We've got an essay from Stuart McLean about a Winnipeg tree that galvanized a community, and a story about a woodsman from Dave's childhood in Cape Breton.Ad-free listening is here! Listen to the pod ad-free and early, PLUS a whole bunch of other goodies – like virtual parties, Q&As, listener shout-outs & more. Subscribe here: apostrophe.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It was Sam's first year in high school. And it was not going well.”On today's episode: two of Stuart McLean's hilarious Dave & Morley stories about the wonderful world of work. And Jess talks about her work on the Vinyl Cafe.Ad-free listening is here! Listen to the pod ad-free and early, PLUS a whole bunch of other goodies – like virtual parties, Q&As, listener shout-outs & more. Subscribe here: apostrophe.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“What's in a name? When it's yours – a lot, apparently.”We're talking about Canadian humour today on the podcast. We're following a thread back to Stephen Leacock and the ways in which he influenced Stuart McLean's writing. We have a Dave & Morley story for you, plus a postcard from Leacock's hometown, which includes memories of Stuart's friend, the late CBC Radio host Peter Gzowski. Ad-free listening is here! Listen to the pod ad-free and early, PLUS a whole bunch of other goodies – like virtual parties, Q&As, listener shout-outs & more. Subscribe here: apostrophe.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Dave's relationship with hospitals over the years has not been without problems.”The two Stuart McLean stories on today's episode are connected in a very cool way. Both contain secret shout outs to people Stuart loved. Jess tells the backstory behind the little easter eggs like this that Stuart occasionally hid.Ad-free listening is here! Listen to the pod ad-free and early, PLUS a whole bunch of other goodies – like virtual parties, Q&As, listener shout-outs & more. Subscribe here: apostrophe.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're talking about Stuart McLean, whom Amy says is an integral part of English Canadian culture but whom Chantelle first heard of from Amy, just now! Featuring holiday stories and Dave Cooks the Turkey from The Vinyl Cafe.

“Did you take the turkey out of the freezer?”For our last episode of the season – and our last before the Holidays – two Christmas classics! Plus, a beautiful, seasonal listener story from the Vinyl Cafe Story Exchange. For many of you, these Stuart McLean stories need no introduction, so grab a cup of egg nog, put your feet up and enjoy. Merry Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY, we dig into the archives for an interview with the late Stuart McLean, host of “The Vinyl Café” for CBC Radio in Canada. Feliks Banel interviewed Mr. McLean in the lobby of the Paramount Theatre in Seattle on the afternoon of December 11, 2013. That night, Mr. McLean would present a special holiday touring edition of his radio show to a sold-out theatre packed full of American "Vinyl Café" fans. "The Vinyl Café" is a little hard to describe for those who have never heard it. As part of each broadcast, Stuart McLean would tell long and often humorous stories about a man named Dave who owns the world's smallest "reh-cord" store (and that's how the word is pronounced in parts of Canada). Dave's wife is Morley, and their kids are Sam and Stephanie. Along with the storytelling, "The Vinyl Café" often featured music by Canadian bands. The audio is from the “field tape” or raw recording of an interview shot on video as part of a feature for a local public TV station in Seattle. It's been lightly edited – and the audio quality of the off-mic portion – of Feliks nervously asking questions – is not that great. Stuart McLean passed away in 2017 at age 68. More information about The Vinyl Café https://vinylcafe.com/ CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes.

“First fires…. and then floods”On this week's episode, two hilarious Stuart McLean stories about being out and about, Christmas visiting. Our first story is one that many of you may not have heard before, about Dave and Morley's visit to the home of Stephanie's boyfriend,Tommy. Tommy's parents are facing their own challenges with cooking the turkey. Jess shares a backstory about some of the characters in that story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Dave stared at the duck in disbelief. The duck stared back at him.”This week, we're back talking about birds again, with two of Stuart McLean's hilarious stories about Dave and… poultry. Yes, this week's theme is quite specific! Our first story is one you may not have heard before: Dave decides to try his hand at small-scale poultry farming… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“There's something about the ghosts who live in the house where you live.”This week something special for Remembrance Day: an essay Stuart McLean wrote about George Lawrence Price, a Canadian soldier killed in the very last moments of the first world war. And we have two Vinyl Cafe stories for you: a wartime story exchange, and a Dave and Morley story where they learn about the life of someone who lived in their house many years before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Let me state the case for Hallowe'en”Today's the day - Happy Hallowe'en! We've got a wonderful story exchange about an immigrant's first experience of Trick or Treating. And we'll also play Stuart McLean's story about Sam and Stephanie's Halloween; it's a story about this magical evening, but it's also about growing up and finding independence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The baker, the chef, the Indian maestro.”Today on the podcast it's a smorgasbord from Stuart McLean. About food, about journeys and more in between! We've got a postcard from Canada, a moving listener story, and one of our favourite Dave and Morley stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The Pensionne du Quebec was lit up like a party ship”We've got a Quebec selection for you on today's podcast. A story about Sam's school trip to Quebec City, plus a Stuart McLean script about cheese making in Quebec's Eastern Townships, and a backstory from Jess about the trip they took to write that story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hope you'll join us next Friday for Season 6 of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe! We've got more Dave and Morley stories for you, more of Stuart McLean's wonderful Vinyl Cafe essays and, of course, more behind the scenes stories from Jess Milton. Here's a taster of what's in store... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People often tell me they love the storytelling in Under the Influence. One of my favourite storytellers of all time is the late, great Stuart McLean. Which is why it's been such a joy for our network to partner with Stuart's long-time producer Jess Milton and the Vinyl Cafe team to bring you the podcast “Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe.” Today we are sharing the very first episode of the podcast released in 2023. Not only are there two hilarious Dave and Morley stories but it's a great introduction to the show. We hope you enjoy this one as much as I do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Whenever the cat is around, things seem to go wrong.” This week, Dave discovers a stowaway on the family road trip, with hilarious consequences. And Jess shares two more of Stuart McLean's Postcards from Canada: from St John's, NFLD in the east and Powell River, B.C. in the west. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something a little different this week that we think you'll enjoy. From our friends at the Apostrophe Podcast Network: Terry O'Reilly's “The Beatlology Interviews”.You may not know that Stuart McLean was a huge Beatles fan (though really, aren't we all?) And he collected Beatles memorabilia. Another huge fan and collector is Terry O'Reilly. In this episode of “The Beatlology Interviews” Terry talks to actor Mark Hamill about all things Beatles... and more. Mark Hamill not only owns collectibles, he is a collectible. Mark talks about his first blush with the Beatles, how he began collecting Beatles memorabilia, that time he met George Harrison on a plane, and whether or not he let his kids play with Star Wars Toys. It's a fascinating interview. We hope you enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonjour,” he said. “Je m'appelle Dave.”Yup, sometimes things go wrong. It happens to the best of us. Especially on the Vinyl Cafe, as you'll hear in Stuart McLean's Dave and Morley stories Dog Pills and Petit Lac Noir. Also on this week's episode, Jess shares a surprising and funny backstory about the inspiration behind Dave's mistake in Dog Pills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this summer bonus episode, my conversation with long-time Vinyl Cafe and Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe recording engineer, Greg de Clute. Greg has some great stories to share about working with Stuart McLean for so many years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I don't want a birthday party, said Morley. I hate birthday parties” Some vintage Stuart McLean this week, as Morley celebrates a milestone birthday. And we have an older story for you, one you may not have heard before, where Dave is not necessarily his ‘best self'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Dave was going to see Morley. He was trying to find the courage to ask her to marry him.” Some vintage Stuart McLean this week with two stories from way, way back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More about parenting and family life this week, with two moving essays by Stuart McLean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Of all of the theatres, in all the complexes, in all of the towns, she walks into mine.” This week on the pod we're at the movies, basking in the light of the silver screen. We have Stuart McLean's Ode to the Movies, recorded at the glorious Capitol Theatre in Port Hope; including a fascinating story about a celebrity interview (with Peter O'Toole) from Stuart's journalism days. And we have a story about Sam and Murphy's movie theatre adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Hall of Famer Stuart McLean for an exclusive interview. Stuart talks us through his 558 appearances for the club, his coaching days and also addresses some of the criticism directed towards his son, Steven.

“How could he explain skulking around their property when he was supposed to be inside eating”Oh Dave, how do you manage it! This week, two more hilarious stories from Stuart McLean, stories about good intentions gone awry.Plus, an exciting announcement about an upcoming project (hint: you'll finally get to meet Dave). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It's a tricky thing to negotiate, the war of independence” Today on the pod, Sam and Stephanie step towards independence, while Dave and Morley learn to let go. And Jess shares a backstory about the inspiration behind Stuart McLean's story, Dream Bunnies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year everyone! Join us in 2025 for a brand new season of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe - featuring heartwarming and hilarious stories and essays by Stuart McLean. Plus behind-the-scenes back stories by longtime Vinyl Cafe producer, Jess Milton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From delayed flights, to awkward family conversations, to blackened turkeys -- a lot that can go wrong over the holidays. Jess Milton was the producer of The Vinyl Cafe for many years and now runs the podcast Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe. She joins us to hear your holiday fiasco stories -- and to share stories from Stuart McLean's Christmas specials.

Stuart McLean, founder and CEO of Fast Studios, charts the journey of crafting engaging content and driving brand engagement at scale. He explains how Fast Studios builds streaming TV brands that deliver a dynamic mix of live gameplay, highlight-based programming, and story-driven narratives. McLean underscores the vital role of storytelling in sports and advocates for expanding coverage of women's sports. He showcases the success of the Women's Sports Network and details partnerships with Team USA and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. McLean emphasizes the growing shift toward streaming and spotlights the unique opportunities for brands to connect directly with consumers through compelling content. 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:08 Building Streaming TV Brands 08:31 Empowering Women's Sports 15:03 Partnering with Athletes and Sports Organizations 23:46 The Challenges of Programmatic Advertising 37:32 Coverage of the Olympics and Team USA Find us at www.amagi.com Send us questions and comments to ben@amagi.com Produced by Next Chapter Podcasts Amagi is an award-winning media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Learn more about us at www.amagi.com

We're so excited to be back next week with Season 04 of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe. Join us for hilarious Vinyl Cafe stories and inspiring scripts by Stuart McLean. Here's a sneak peek... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It was Sam's first year in high school. And it was not going well.” Sam's turn this week: We have a story about Sam's first job and about finding his passion. Plus, an essay from Stuart McLean about his first jobs. Including his life-changing experience at summer camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Whenever the cat is around, things seem to go wrong.” This week, Dave discovers a stowaway on the family road trip, with hilarious consequences. And Jess shares two more of Stuart McLean's Postcards from Canada: from St John's, NFLD in the east and Powell River, B.C. in the west. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A hive of bees is like a harvest kitchen. They gather up the summer: the heat of the sun, the warmth of the rain…” This week on the podcast, two Stuart McLean stories to whet your appetite for summer. In the first, Dave remembers an incredible woodland encounter from his youth in Cape Breton; in the second, Eugene puts Sam and Murphy on the trail of a bee line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“He's not well, Stuart.” We're going way back today with two pieces from pre-Vinyl Cafe days! One is a favourite you've been requesting, back from Stuart McLean's regular appearances on Peter Gzowski's Morningside. (Spoiler alert: You'll see what happens when two presenters get the giggles on live radio.) Excerpt from Morningside reproduced by permission of CBC Licensing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“There are only so many holes a man can cut in his own house before he is told to stop.” Today on the show, two classic Stuart McLean stories, including Odd Jobs. That's the one where Dave tries his hand at some home renovations, with hilarious consequences. And Jess has a backstory about the magic of Vinyl Cafe audiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Mar 19, 2024) Journalist Ted Conover wanted to know what it was like to work in a prison, so he became a correction officer; New York's state budget is due at the end of the month. Lawmakers and Gov. Hochul have a lot of decisions to make, including whether to raise taxes and how much money to give schools; for years, humorist Stuart McLean hosted the Canadian public radio show, The Vinyl Cafe. Now that warmth and nostalgia about Canadiana is returning in a new podcast: “Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe”

In this 1434th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ralph Benmergui about ageing, Stuart McLean, Friday Night! with Ralph Benmergui, Buffy Sainte-Marie, October 7th and having hope. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada and Electronic Products Recycling Association. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

A New Year = A New Season of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe! So join us next week for Episode 1. Hilarious stories by Stuart McLean. Entertaining backstories and more by host Jess Milton. Here's a sneak peek... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Family and friends, they sure mess up our lives…”For our final episode of this season, two classic Vinyl Cafe Christmas stories by Stuart McLean. Dave tries to make himself useful at Mary Turlington's festive dinner party, with disastrous consequences. In our second story, the family experiences a very different kind of Christmas, special in its own way.And Jess realizes a surprising theme that links these two fan favourites…something that she hopes will help her unlock the spirit of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we thought we'd do something a little different. The Apostrophe Podcast Network has several shows on its roster. Four, to be exact. And one of those shows just crossed 1M listens in its very first season. Introducing Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe.Backstage welcomes listeners into the warm and comforting world of the Vinyl Cafe. Each episode features stories about Canada's favourite fictional family – Dave, Morley and the kids – narrated by the late, great Stuart McLean. And, for the first time ever, listen in on hilarious backstories from the popular show with long-time Vinyl Cafe producer Jess Milton.It's some of our country's best storytelling, and it's a show we're proud share with you.Hope you'll join us each week at the world's smallest record store. You can find more episodes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As you might know by now, the team behind Under The Influence has more podcasts executive produced by Terry. More on the Apostrophe Podcast Network can be found here.One of the podcasts we are very proud of just started its second season with Apostrophe. It's titled Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe. Backstage welcomes listeners into the warm and comforting world of the Vinyl Cafe. Each episode features stories about Canada's favourite fictional family: Dave, Morley and the kids, narrated by the late, great Stuart McLean and recorded live in concert.But that's not all.For the first time ever, listen in on hilarious backstories from the popular show. Long-time Vinyl Cafe producer Jess Milton tells all, sharing memories and stories from 15 years touring, travelling, laughing, and recording with her close friend, Stuart.This particular episode is a perfect one to be hosted by Under The Influence, as Dave's record store suddenly finds itself with competition in town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“He was eye level with the falls…” This week on the show, something different. We're playing one of Stuart McLean's most requested stories and you might be surprised to hear it is not a Dave and Morley story. This week: the amazing and moving story of Roger Woodward, the boy who went over Niagara Falls. We play new music (that's right – music!) by Danny Michel that is inspired by this Niagara story and share Jess and Danny's conversation about music, waterfalls, life on tour with the Vinyl Cafe (and lots more in between!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The best time to share bad news is almost always never.” Welcome back to Season Two of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe! We're thrilled to be back and ready to kick off the new season with two Stuart McLean stories about Dave's neighbourhood nemesis: the indefatigable Mary Turlington. This week Stuart tells two barn burners about Mary. First up, hypochondriacal Dave has to step up when he learns that Mary has head lice. In the second story, Dave's neighbours decide to get a defibrillator for the entire neighbourhood to share. They decide that Dave & Morley's garage is the perfect place to store it… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Dave chose Happy Hour: Three honey-mint-refresh-colonic cocktails.” The Yoga Retreat: a place of well-being, calm and reflection. Usually. But not always; or not for Dave and Stephanie, at least. This week, Stuart McLean tells two hilarious stories about Dave's good intentions gone awry. And Jess shares some road stories, including a memorable attempt to get the entire Vinyl Cafe crew up to the remote but spectacular Powell River, British Columbia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“It's time for Stephanie to see more of the world.” Stuart McLean talks about connection – to place, to each other and to history – with the stories London and Springhill (aka The Laundry Chute). And Vinyl Cafe producer Jess Milton describes a remarkable moment from the reading of that Springhill story at the Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay and their own special connection that began that day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Is Your Dog Your Boss?”Who doesn't love a quiz? On this week's episode of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe, Jess introduces two favourite Stuart McLean stories from way back. In Arthur the Dog, Dave tries to assert his superiority, man over beast. Guess how well that goes? And in Gifted, Sam takes a quiz that he thinks may transform his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Bonjour,” he said. “Je m'appelle Dave.”Yup, sometimes things go wrong. It happens to the best of us. Especially on the Vinyl Cafe, as you'll hear in Stuart McLean's Dave and Morley stories Dog Pills and Petit Lac Noir. Also on this week's episode, Jess shares a surprising and funny backstory about the inspiration behind Dave's mistake in Dog Pills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“She was a woodland bird, in the middle of the city, way off course, and she had landed at his feeder.”Stuart McLean tells two Dave and Morley stories that explore the idea of home in its various forms: in Burd, a tiny feathered friend gets blown off course and finds its way to Dave and Morley's garden where it decides to stop a while. And in Tree of Heaven a seedling takes root – in Dave's car… and in his heart. Also this week, Jess tells a hilarious story about the trip she and Stuart took to Point Pelee to learn about birders and birding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"He looked like a kid on a roller coaster. But not one of the happy ones.” Vinyl Cafe producer Jess Milton lets us into some secrets about life on the road with Stuart McLean and we'll hear Stuart read two hilarious Dave and Morley stories about fitness gone horribly wrong: Tour de Dave – aka Dave on the Bike – and Attack of the Treadmill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are very excited to welcome Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe to the Apostrophe Podcast Network.Each episode will feature two Dave and Morley stories as told by Stuart McLean. And for the first time ever, his longtime producer, Jess Milton, will tell you the backstories behind those stories.I have a story, too. The first time I met Stuart.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.