Winnipeg punches way above its weight when it comes to singer-songwriters, and among the latest crop of up-and-comers is dream folk artist Karina Joy! We chat about their early (we’re talking pre-school) attempts at songwriting and how that process has developed through to today, the appeal of the ukulele and shifting to classical guitar, upcoming …

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Great conversation on this episode with emerging folk artist Julie Fern! Tune in for an episode about songwriting, imagination, sneaking on to show bills, Portuguese fado music, and much more! Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devin…

The show starts with some talk about the proper way to use a cell phone to make a call and we end with the biggest advantage of rotary phones over cell phones. (7:47) Those Guys Podcast has been creeping up in Sean’s favorite Podcast polls. Find out why and get our thoughts on sweaty sports memorabilia. (12:30) Just what are music advances in the m…

Chad Hagen is a musician and former podcaster who just released the excellent solo album, “Your Souvenirs”. We sat down for a conversation about the record and some of the inspirations behind it, making music without any expectations, the ol' podcasting days… and much more! Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more…

Fun chat on this episode with singer-songwriter and guitarist Brett Schulz! We talked about his new EP dropping at the end of the month, taking inspiration from the blues, a guitar-first approach to listening and songwriting, and much more. Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page! …

The brothers play catch up and talk about Elgato’s Stream Deck Plus and the video game 7 Days To Die. (18:25) The boys analyze Mitch Malloy’s track with Van Halen (previous to Gary Cherone getting the gig). We also take a listen at Mitch when he sang for Great White and compare him to original singer Jack Russell. (31:50) Todd’s car stereo was a th…

Technical difficulties this weekend mean you don't get a new episode (sorry), but you get one that might be new to a lot of you: it's the original episode #069 from spring 2014, featuring folk-inspired singer-songwriters Kevin Roy and Carey Buss! For those unfamiliar with the archival episodes -- when I moved all of my episodes from one hosting pro…

Long-running psychedelic rockers Holy Void are set to release a new LP, 'All Will Be Revealed In Time', at an epic release show next month. I sat down with two of ‘em to talk about the record, the upcoming show, adding strings to their sound, and a whole lot more. Need more Holy Void? Check out episode #401 (July 2019). This episode brought to you …

Multiple time guest Chadwick Ginther is back to talk about Shared Worlds. The project is a grouping of interconnected works featuring GMB Chomichuk, James Gillespie, and Jonathan Ball. We talk writing, game systems, TTRPG’s, video games, rolling dice, and miniature painting. With the release of Alex Van Halen’s autobiography, the three of us share …

You probably know A.W. Glen for her work in bands like Bicycle Face, but over the past few years, she’s been working on ‘Bukowski’s Broken Family Band’, a campy horror novel set in a fictionalized version of the local music scene. Stay tuned for our chat about the book (coming out Nov. 14 via Transistor 66 at an epic release show) and more! Want to…

Fun conversation with Oso Mario! We talked about juggling multiple projects — from hip-hop to lo-fi to children’s music — plus re-listening to music from the ‘garbage’ folder, kids being the best audience, humour in hip-hop, and much more. Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page! T…

Nick has released The Setlist, an anthology of stories by writers and artists around the world, released as I and II. Each story must center around music, Nick assembled these stories through his own Inservice Comics. There is also a release under Inservice Records that features music by the contributors of the comics. We also chat some about the O…

Country singer Jason Kirkness has been plugging away at his craft for years, but an unexpected top 40 hit caused him to switch gears. Here's our conversation about his new single (written with William Prince) and upcoming album, maintaining authenticity while writing songs aimed at mainstream radio, some unexpected influences, and much more! Want t…

Good talk as always with Closetjudas, who is on the verge of releasing the new ‘SONDER’ album — the third part to a connected trilogy of loose concept records. Tune in for a conversation about the album, the importance he places on sharing the behind-the-scenes philosophy behind his songs, collaborating with other artists, and much more! Need more …

Rory has been missing for the last little while and in the meantime, Corey has been hired as his replacement. Rory returns with the Meta Lord who is fickle about his metal. What song of songs do they need to spin to keep him happy? #podcast #music #metal #hairmetal Website: www.seanmcginity.ca Merch: Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/sea…

When I was at the Manitoba Loud Music Awards show a month or so ago, a pleasant surprise was seeing a live set by self-proclaimed ‘stoner punk’ outfit Sansregret! I sat down with some of the members to talk about music with a message — and why it’s great to scream that message — as well as defining the ‘Winnipeg sound’ and much more. If you're list…

The hosts of Winnipeg’s 2 Baked Girls Potcast have been killing the video podcast thing for almost six years, but a sudden medical issue means they have to end the program — but not before one final live-streamed Halloween party Oct. 25! ...so this one’s jumping the queue for time-sensitive reasons. It's a conversation about the history of the show…

We bring on country/folk artist Fuller Hull for the first time onto the show. We chat about audiences and perfect live moments. We discuss his unique show setup at the Handsome Daughter and the musicians he worked with. Before there was a Fuller Hull, there was Jeff Cottes. We discuss his time playing in a 90’s alternative band called Rigid and per…

I sat down with singer-songwriter Annaxis to talk about her brand new EP, 'The Whelming' (and its upcoming release show) plus emotional lyrics, the ongoing appeal of grunge, and much more. Want to support the show? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Patreon page! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. As …

We have a nice little community of DIY podcasters here in Winnipeg, and one of the regulars at our monthly meetups is Ronald George Moore, host of the Manitoba Moneyshot Podcast! RGM’s show focuses on local people doing creative things — whether that’s music or comedy or theatre or film…and beyond. Tune in for our conversation about podcasting, col…

I am aching quite a bit this week, missing Shane Welin, the Shaneomac. On the anniversary of his passing I took a listen to the time he was on the show just to hear his voice. You should too. This originally aired on Episodes 317 and 318. #podcast #memories #brothers Website: www.seanmcginity.ca Merch: Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/s…

Fantastic to catch up with singer, producer, performance artist — and now DJ — Twitchitt! Now splitting her time between Winnipeg and Vancouver, Twitchitt’s new record, ‘Popocalypse’ is a synthpop journey through the end of the world, technology, fame culture, and more. Need more Twitchitt in your life? Check out episodes #257 (Nov. 2017) and #528 …

Another guest-hosted episode! This one features fellow Winnipeg podcaster Andrew Ritchot interviewing Jameson Day of Selkirk-area Pick This Production recording studio! Here's their conversation about the studio, the Jameson Day solo record, and much more. …and be sure to check out Andrew’s main gig talking about Radiohead deep cuts on the Head Ful…

Sam from Witchpolice Radio is back on the show to talk about pizza toppings, Todd’s loss of taste, and the other Sam Thompson. In The Main Event: Does a Legacy Band lose any of its lustre when its lineup changes? We talk about the cases of bands like Black Flag, Fishbone, Sublime, the Rolling Stones, Kiss, Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd. And we dive de…

You probably know Desiree Dorion as a country artist, but her excellent new record, ‘Remember Your Name’, leans hard into roots/Americana territory. Here's our conversation about the shift in sound, the reaction to the record and its striking cover image, the feeling of starting from scratch seven albums into her career… and much more! Need more De…

When the world was on pause, Seamus Hamilton-Pattison hunkered down and worked on a heavy, industrial-influenced solo project. That project, SpinalFluid, released an excellent debut album earlier this year and is actively playing shows. Here's our conversation about the record, being inspired by Godflesh’s drum machine, translating a solo project i…

We talk work woes, bills and retirement. Where would end up living when you retire? Do you know what a Portuguese basement is? (10:54) We talk about low ceilings, shorter doorways, and low countertops. What is an action pose in the kitchen? What is the deal with Fleetwood Mac and their dingleberries? (15:36) The boys “act” a scam email. (23:02) Hot…

In March of last year, Winnipeg pop artist Carlo Capobianco, as part of the promotional activity for his then-upcoming album, got a film crew down to the Mariaggi Theme Suite hotel in the Exchange District and sat down for a video interview... which ended up not being used. All these months later, here it is in all its glory! It's very cool that it…

Great conversation on this episode with singer-songwriter Diaphanie, about her new EP, 'Solid Gold'! Tune in for a chat about the record, writing and playing more intimate songs, touring for the first time since 2018, the differences between her current project and former indie-pop outfit ATLAAS… and much more. Need more? Check out the ATLAAS episo…

Continuing on from Episode 934 of Witchpolice Radio, we have on the Saskatoon band Blind Commentary to talk about their EP release, how they met and what we can expect. We break out each of their musical backgrounds, talk about covers, recording, song releases, streaming music platforms and the advantages of Windows Media Player Legacy! #podcast #m…

My pals Sean and Todd McGinity guest-hosted another episode, this time with Saskatoon shoegaze/alt-rock band Blind Commentary! Incidentally, one of these guys has the same first and last name as me (except spelled slightly different). Tune in for the confusion, and make sure to check out Sean and Todd on the Seangeek and FastFret Podcast. Want to s…

Over his lengthy musical career, A.B. Kapone has continued to carry the torch for reggae and dancehall in Winnipeg. Here's our conversation about the local scene, balancing roots and culture with mainstream sounds, the two records he’s currently working on, and much more! Want to support the show? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on th…

We may not have any Propagandhi in this episode (they sure get a lot of coverage on here already) but we grabbed a lot of other Winnipeg bands to play that also have a Winnipeg sound. Special thanks to Blind Commentary for the inspiration for today’s show. #podcast #music #Winnipeg #indiemusic Website: www.seanmcginity.ca Merch: Red Bubble: https:/…

Singer-songwriter Fuller Hull popped by on the ol’ internet video device for his third appearance on the podcast, in which we talked about the excellent new record, ‘The Unsuspected and Unstoppable’. We also get into sheep emergencies, teaming up with members of Heartsleeve, getting inspired by living in a rural/farm setting, and the joy-filled rel…

A good chat on this episode with the members of 'Canadian rock' (it's a vibe that you know when you hear it) band Car 287! We talk about their new singles and upcoming LP, lineup changes, Italian cruises, physical albums, and much more! Need more Car 287? Check out episode #757 (Jan. 2023). Want to support the show? Get access to loads of bonus con…

Chaz Howley is back this week to talk about his show Regarding Van Halen III. We take a cue from Decibel Geek and play an alternate Van Halen history. We talk Great White and the passing of Jack Russell, talk some Robert Plant as storyteller, Dread Zeppelin, the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (thanks Tony Griggs and InObscuria), Pentakill, and…

The first time Greg Rekus was on the podcast was way back in 2014 — so he’s been appearing on the show for a full decade now — and he remains one of my favourite people to interview. Here's our conversation about his latest LP, 'Sinners go to Church, Saints go to Jail' the ins and outs of heavy touring, and the idea that while DIY is great, DIT (Do…

A few years back, I was on an episode of 'Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi', talking about the ‘90s Winnipeg ska scene alongside members of Whole Lotta Milka. Also on that episode (in a separate interview) was Aaron Carnes, author (and podcast host) of 'In Defense of Ska'. Aaron has a new expanded edition of his book coming out soon,…

This week we have on Charles Howley the voice behind Chaz Charles from various podcasts such as Rush Rash and the Regarding series. Charles talks about his beginnings and what led him to starting his very own podcast. We have lots of talk about his own shows and the impact of And The Podcast Will Rock. We also revisit the Anne Murray vs Eileen Goul…

Guest hosts, get yer guest hosts here! That familiar voice behind the mic on this one is Stefan Richard, one-time host of Ever Sick! Podcast, Thick n' Sweaty, etc. You may have also seen him hanging out in a wrestling ring or two. Stefan filled in on an episode and interviewed alt-rock singer-songwriter Orvis (Thomas) about his new EP, his country …

If Sheena Legrand’s name doesn’t ring a bell, her music might — before a decade-long hiatus from recording, she released three albums under the name Sheena Grobb. On this episode, I chat with Sheena about her new name, new sound, and new outlook! We also get into her recent singles, the experience of direct — rather than cryptic — songwriting, and …

The boys go into cooking this week with talk on deep frying, oil, flash points, oiling up your barbecue, proper heat points to use, and the use of olive oil. Sean also covers part of his trip to Gimli, MB, meeting up with Ronald George Moore. Many podcasters have evacuated the wreck of the Elon Fitzgerald and have found a home over on Threads. Sean…

It should come as no surprise to regular listeners that I really dig the work of local drummer/composer Tetyana Haraschuk (making her fourth appearance on the podcast), but her new record, ‘Until the Sun Comes’, takes things to the next level. Here's our conversation about the album — an emotional, boundary-pushing companion piece to a new document…

More than a decade since his last release as Ripping Hammer (and since his last appearance on this podcast!), Damian Purdy is back with an excellent new tape, ‘Ripping Hammer III’! Here's our conversation about the album, releasing music every 10 years or so, personal music that doesn’t necessarily sound personal, and much more… Need more from Ripp…

Chen Puchailo and Jenny Kong are two thirds of the team behind Spud Publishing. They join us on the show to talk about their first release Debut, which features a host of writers and artists in this anthology. We talk about Chen and Jen’s backgrounds as creatives, the editing process, and how Debut came to be. We talk about family and the hidden ta…

I caught up with Evan Chandler, frontman of local rawk powerhouse Northern Royals, to talk about their upcoming EP, introducing heavier elements to the band’s sound, embracing the “radio rock” label, and much more! Need more Royals? Check out episodes #306 (Aug. 2018) and #517 (Sept. 2020). Want to support the show? Get access to loads of bonus con…

Two very different albums, one blockbuster release show! Great conversation on this episode with Devon Gillingham and Theresa Thor, both of whom are dropping brand new records on Aug. 24 at the West End Cultural Centre! We chat about the releases — one free-jazz meets alt-rock, the other sad avant-pop piano songs — as well as the mechanics behind d…

CoreyGeek joins the brothers to talk some about the bromance between Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds (no spoilers at all here, folks). We cover the story about Robert Downey Jr’s return to the MCU, who he is playing, why he is laying it and what we can expect from it. Somehow this all gets wrapped up with Anne Murray, Adam Levine, Kiss, Motley Crue,…

Guest host Greg Soden (of Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi) is back, and this one is right in his wheelhouse: it's an interview with Propagandhi drummer Jord Samolesky! Propagandhi recently announced that they're in the studio recording their eighth LP -- their first since 2017's Victory Lap. Greg and Jord talk about the band's lates…