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Border Crossings - Dave Crosses the Border
Season 7 Episode 8
“That afternoon, in his first true act of citizenship, Dave wore five lacy bras across the border.”
This week is all about the relationship between Ca…
12 hours ago
Hardware Stores – Fireworks & Margaret Gets Married
Season 7 Episode 7
“There is nothing like a wedding to addle people’s minds.”
Today on the pod we’re celebrating one of Stuart’s favourite stores: The good old hardware …
1 week ago
Man and Beast - Arthur the Dog & Dave the Dog Walker
Season 7 Episode 6
“He wanted to be alone so he could try the beef-flavoured toothpaste”
On this week’s episode: two fan favourites: stories about some of the sweetest c…
2 weeks ago
Hold the Phone - The Phone Message
Season 7 Episode 5
"It began simply enough. It began with a phone call."
Stuart loved talking on the phone: much of his work revolved around phone calls. Jess talks abou…
3 weeks ago
Leacock - The Roundabout & Keswick
Season 7 Episode 4
“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 St…
4 weeks ago
Shout out to… - Code Yellow & Murphy’s Bar Mitzvah
Season 7 Episode 3
“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…
1 month ago
Après Ski & Other Lessons – The Greatest Hockey Game
Season 7 Episode 2
“They tried to stop us, says the old man. But we kept playing.”
We’re talking about winter sports on this week’s episode. We’ve got two stories about …
1 month, 1 week ago
New way to listen: Ad-free and much more!
Season 7 of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe started last week, did you catch the first episode? We’ll be with you every Friday until the summer. Whoo!
An…
1 month, 1 week ago
Embracing Winter – Holland
Season 7 Episode 1
“It was the greatest skate of her life.”
Happy New Year! Welcome back to Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe! Light a fire, get a bowl of soup, and a cozy bl…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Christmas Cheer - Christmas at the Turlingtons’ & Dave Cooks the Turkey
Season 6 Episode 16
“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 …
2 months, 1 week ago