EPISODES

I am joined by my longtime friend and media personality Nat Lauzon. Nat does weekends on 92.5 The Beat in Montreal and shares her experience launching her new podcast called Feedbag. In an honest and lighthearted conversation, (Lighthearted because we talk about farts) Nat opens up about facing big life changes, including navigating midlife, finding creative freedom, and her recent health challenges with stage zero breast cancer. Nat is successful because she prepares for, an

Traci DeForge is the founder of Produce Your Podcast and co‑founder of the Podcast Professionals Association —and unpacks her journey from radio prodigy to podcast entrepreneur. Traci shares how rapid consolidation in radio, a burnout moment in 2004, and a leap into business strategy led her to launch a broadcast‑quality podcast in 2016 that grew into a full‑service production agency. She said so before the recording started but she is audio first. Audio remains powerful (th

Kendall Breitman is the community manager at Riverside.fm, and shares her journey from political journalism at Bloomberg and NBC to spearheading community management at Riverside, revealing how her passion for people and storytelling fuels her work. We got into the hurdles podcasters face—from choosing recording platforms to tackling complex workflows. Kendall highlights Riverside’s innovative approach, introducing tools like the CO Creator AI, which streamlines everything fr

For ten years now, I have saved the Christmas morning episode for my good friend Terry Dimonte. The 10th anniversary of gathering around the mic to talk about life, radio, and the small pleasures that keep us sane. Terry and I wandered through the evolution of podcasting—how it’s gone from niche experiment to a wonderully busy and democratic landscape where sound quality and human connection still cut through the noise. We talked about YouTube being the go-to discovery engine

Ivar Hamilton discusses the history and impact of CFNY, a Toronto radio station known for its free-form programming and support of new wave and punk music in the late 70's through to 1988.

Corey Dylan sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing professionals over 40 looking to reinvent themselves. As Corey prepares to wrap up her radio career at Z90 in San Diego by the end of 2025, she's diving headfirst into full-time content creation. Her journey is a testament to resilience – having weathered multiple periods of unemployment, including a challenging two-and-a-half-year stretch between 2016 and 2019. What struck me most was her approach to staying

In a landmark media move, The Walrus has acquired Lead Podcasting, bringing together two powerhouses of Canadian journalism and podcast production. Led by Jennifer Hollett, The Walrus—a respected long-form journalism publication turned digital media organization—sees podcasting as a critical avenue for storytelling and audience engagement. Amanda Cupido, founder of Lead Podcasting, brings a team of skilled podcast producers with a strong journalistic background. The acquisiti

In an age of fragmented media consumption, tracking how Canadians watch content has become increasingly complex. Our latest episode reveals the fascinating world of media attribution through the eyes of Sue Haas from Nlogic. (And yes... attribution is fascinating... don't @me) Sue is currently holding the position of Chief Growth Officer at Numeris and explains the relationship between the two entities and why the relationship is going to solid for broadcasters. The launch of

Jennifer Moroz tells her story of what led her to creating Furball Confidential. Her career is a masterclass of storytelling, programming audio and working with talent.

Jessica Rhodes is the founder of Interview Connections and joins me to discuss the evolution of the podcast guest industry. The first time I heard about this side of the podcast business in 2016, I didn't even think it was a thing. Jessica emphasizes the importance of being a podcast guest for business owners to reach new audiences and explains the benefits of niche podcasts over large, broad ones. If you are unsure if you should start your own podcast, being a guest is a gre

Adam McNeil is a senior vice president at Adopter Media, about podcast advertising. Adam went from an e-commerce startup, to becoming a podcast ad expert, revealing insights into the industry's inner workings. We discussed how brands can effectively match with podcasts, using a five-step vetting framework that considers renewal history, demographics, engagement, and ad efficacy. McNeil highlights the challenges in podcast advertising, including the difference between download

I attended PodSummit YYC in Calgary back in September—a creator-driven event reminiscent of the early days of Podcast Movement. Supported by Amazon / Art 19 (host of this podcast) and highlighted by an outstanding keynote from Jesse Lipscomb, the event buzzed with meaningful conversation about podcast discoverability and monetization. The hoser factor was high for this event. It was great meeting Alex Patterson from YouTube Canada, who offered great insights on integrating po

I'm leaving Winnipeg. So it seems only fitting that I interview the man responsible for bringing me here 19 years ago. Garth Buchko was the General Manager at CJOB/Power 97 when we met in July 2006. "Butch" shares his journey from a young radio enthusiast to becoming a successful general manager at Corus Entertainment He discusses the competitive Winnipeg radio market, highlighting the importance of relationships, hard work, and innovative sales strategies. The conversation c

Alan Zweig's new podcast is called "Tubby". It's a unique show that explores conversations about weight, body image, and self-esteem, and not a typical self-help podcast. Together with Alan Black, (Left Of Dial Media) the show approaches the topic with authenticity and humour, focusing on storytelling rather than providing solutions. They've intentionally kept the podcast audio-first, while still considering video; for marketing purposes naturally. Their goal is to create som

There are a few Instagram accounts that operate anonymously. Now comes a podcast that is somewhat anonymous. A 15 year radio pro dubbed "Radio Girl" reveals enough about herself to tell us why she has embarked on this project, and also showing us that while the podcast's artwork is AI, she definitely is a real person. She shares candid insights about the challenges of working in radio, including toxic workplace dynamics, sexual harassment, and the the dysfunctional relationsh

Anna Zee has been with Q104 in Halifax for nearly 38 years. Her first radio foray was in 1981 at Queens University's. She transitioned...

Paul Jacobs returnes to remind radio to stop selling radio and start selling solutions.

Michael Geist shares his thoughts about the CRTC Regulation process.

Damian Rickards shares the story of his 25+ year trip through radioland.

Todd Cochrane passed away September 8, 2025. Here is his obituary as it appeared in Podnews. Yesterday I spent the day listening to our...