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Music BuddyMiranda Mulholland - The Renaissance WomanMiranda Mulholland is a JUNO-nominated singer, songwriter, and fiddler. She's released 3 albums, one EP, and several singles in her own name, in addition to launching music with her bands Harrow Fair and Belle Starr. As a touring and studio musician, Miranda’s credits include: Great Lake Swimmers, The Jim Cuddy Band, The Paperboys, Donovan Woods, Calexico, Joel Plaskett, Rose Cousins, Alan Doyle, Justin Rutledge, Sarah Slean, and Cowboy Junkies, to name a few. She has played or sung on over 100 records as well as working on film and Television scores for shows such as Maudie and Republic of D...
2026-01-141h 00
Music BuddyThe Solstimas Office PartyWelcome to the 4th Annual Solstimas episode! In this episode, we toast the season with a festive gathering at The Woodshed Studio, aka "the office". Joining host Jane Gowan and co-host Tim Vesely, are their good pals Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson (Skydiggers), plus co-host, co-conspirator, and bandmate Joel Stewart (Joel Stewart and the Future Hall of Famers). Plus, you'll hear special greetings from our call-in guests: Dave Ullrich (zunior.com), Monique Barry (mobarrymusic.com), Ryan Myshrall (Pickering Playboys), and Annelise Noronha (annelisenoronha.com). Santa Claus parades, pool parties, cold plunges, lemonade, eggnog, skiing, snow bl...
2025-12-171h 08
Music BuddyMyra Melford - Creating A Joyous SpaceMyra Melford is an American avant-garde pianist, composer, educator, and improvisor. Her music is unique, exciting, and brave, evolving from an approach to the piano that is percussive, athletic, and uber-dynamic, and compositions that are exploratory, poetic, visual, and thought-provoking. Melford is an interdisciplinary artist of the highest order. Awarded the Alpert Award in the Arts for Music in 2012, plus the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award in 2013, she has released over 30 albums in various configurations (solo, duo, trio, quartet, quintet), and has collaborated with some of the greatest talents in contemporary music. Her m...
2025-11-1119 min
Music BuddyWyatt C. Louis - Prairie SoulWyatt C. Louis is a Plains Cree singer-songwriter from Montana First Nation on Treaty 6 Territory, Alberta. Their songs are deeply rooted in story and place, and speak to universal themes of home, family, and love. Their much-celebrated debut album Chandler (2024) draws from multiple musical influences, but sits comfortably in the folk/roots genre. The album was long-listed for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize, and was a 2025 Juno Award nominee for "Album Artwork of the Year" (Erik M. Grice and Vanessa Heins). Learn more about Wyatt at wyattclouis.com. This conversation was taped at the University of British Columbia, o...
2025-10-0734 min
Music BuddyCem Zafir - Something Else! Festival PreviewSince the early 2000s, Festival Director and musical curator Cem Zafir has been presenting diverse, exploratory, and engaging concerts via his non-profit organization, Zula Presents. After moving to Hamilton, Ontario in 2012, Cem seized on the opportunity to create an early summer music festival. Something Else! Festival began in 2014. Now in its 12th year, it brings to Hamilton some of the finest talents in creative, global, and improvised music. In this fun and compact catch up with Jane, Cem previews some of the highlights of the upcoming festival. From solo piano with Guggenheim Fellow and Alpert A...
2025-06-0128 min
Music BuddyJoão Carvalho - The EqualizerWhat, exactly, is mastering? Is it a potion? A spell? A hoax? The truth is, it's a subtle and precise art, and a key element of quality music production. It is music's "x-factor", its "special sauce". Despite often being perceived as some kind of magic, mastering is, in fact, very real, as are the people who do it for a living. Case in point, Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning mastering engineer João Carvalho. João is the founder of João Carvalho Mastering, and co-owner of Revolution Recording in Toronto, Canada. Designed by Martin Pilchner, João's maste...
2025-04-1954 min
Music BuddyAnne Lindsay - In Fine FiddleMulti-award-winning instrumentalist, singer, recording artist and composer, Anne Lindsay is celebrating many things this year: 60 years as a violinist, 50 years as a professional musician, and the launch of her brand new album, Soloworks 2. Described as "chamber folk music for solo violin and nyckelharpa", Soloworks 2 is dedicated to St Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto where it was recorded in November 2021, during the global pandemic. In June 2024, St. Anne's suffered a devastating fire, and all that remains of this historic Canadian cultural gem are parts of the exterior walls. Learn more about St. Anne's Church at saintanne.ca.
2025-03-1455 min
Music BuddyStewart Jones - The Art Around The Music"Whatever I'm painting, I feel like there's music that finds its way in". — Stewart JonesFor artist, musician, and educator Stewart Jones, music is an integral part of his visual art practice. He's a self-proclaimed "uber fan" of the bands he loves. Not only are many of his works inspired by songs, but his drawings and paintings have also graced album covers and enhanced videos by some of Canada's most beloved musical artists, such as The Tragically Hip, Sarah Harmer, Cuff the Duke, K-os, Justin Rutledge, and The Sadies. Learn more about Stew at stewartjones.ca
2025-02-1557 min
Music BuddyRonley Teper & Tim Posgate - Fearless and FunMusician/composer/improvisors Ronley Teper and Tim Posgate have been making wildly creative music together for 15 years or more. Their partnership is based on trust, understanding, and the endless desire to push the boundaries of song and creativity. This is a colourful conversation with two extremely hard-working, enthusiastic, and unique musical talents. More about Ronley Teper:ronleyteper.comRonley's YouTube (including "So Whatcha Doin?")The Lyceum Gallery ShowMore about Tim Posgate:guildwoodrecords.comSo Long SevenTHE MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "BYE BYE" b...
2025-01-171h 06
Music BuddyA Literary Solstimas, feat. Buckner's Bookies!A very special literary romp to round off the year! This "bookish" episode features the well-read, candid, and occasionally irreverent members of "Buckner's Bookies", a ladies-only book club that meets every few weeks around a dinner table, to talk books, culture, food, politics, and—of course—trashy TV. Sex, drugs, rock n' roll, hostages, immigration, crime, New York in the 70s, Saga Boys, opera, and accordions. Mix all that with some southern gothic blues, and you have yourself a rollicking-yet-thoughtful exploration into six hand-picked, music-themed books that will make you "Hot for Teacher", or perhaps dreaming of beco...
2024-12-201h 16
Music BuddyJustin Rutledge - A Life More PoeticAfter spending over 20 years writing, recording and performing his unique, lush and literate style of alt country Canadiana, Juno award-winning singer-songwriter Justin Rutledge is shifting his focus, every-so-slightly. He’s not moving away from music per se, but rather, walking peacefully alongside, with his young family in tow, and a home in the country to inspire and calm his poetic spirit. Please enjoy this conversation with one of Canada’s most treasured craftsmen of song.More about Justin at justinrutledge.comTHE MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "A PENNY FOR THE B...
2024-11-221h 16
Music BuddyTim Bovaconti - We'll Meet Up Here AgainGuitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Tim Bovaconti knew he wanted to be a musician from a very young age. When he was just a mere lad, a fateful meeting with family friend Greg Keelor (Blue Rodeo) lit a spark that fuelled his musical passion. The flame continues to burn brightly today. Bovaconti has travelled the world as a working musician. He’s performed and recorded with artists such as Burton Cummings, Ron Sexsmith, Kim Stockwood, Jerry Leger, Julian Taylor, Andy Kim, Ray Davies, and Leonard Cohen. A seasoned sideman, Tim also fronts his own band, and...
2024-11-0153 min
Music BuddyCraig Smith & Frank Deresti - Ontarians"...love well, live long, run with it before it's gone..." That line is from the song "Baby's on a Bike", by today's guests, Ontarians. As Craig Smith (the band's co-founder) says, "that kind of sums it up". Ontarians is roots rock from the heart of the Canadian Shield. Their attitude towards making music is joyful, collaborative, and organic. Hailing from Collingwood, ON, and Sault Ste. Marie, ON, co-founders Craig Smith and Frank Deresti started the group in 2018. The band's sophomore album—More How It Is—was released in September. In today's conversation, you'll hear about their approach to cr...
2024-10-1137 min
Music BuddyMike Downie & Johnny Fay - No Dress RehearsalNo Dress Rehearsal is a 4-part documentary about one of Canada's most-loved rock bands - The Tragically Hip. The film premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sept 5, and has been screening at Film Festivals around the country. It is now available to stream on Amazon Prime. The Tragically Hip rose to rock stardom in the late 80s and early 90s. They toured and recorded relentlessly, and by the late 90s, they were practically a household name. To the great delight of their fans, they showed no signs of stopping. Ever. Then, in 2015, the band’s i...
2024-09-201h 40
Music BuddyJim Cuddy - Anywhere Else But HomeA continuation of Episode 49 with Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, this is a special live-off-the-floor recording session of Jim's song "Anywhere Else But Home" from his new solo album All The World Fades Away.Recorded by Tim Vesely at Blue Rodeo's Woodshed Studio.The band:Jim Cuddy: acoustic guitar, vocalsAndy Maize: vocalsAnne Lindsay: fiddleJane Gowan: accordionTim Vesely: bassmore info:jimcuddy.combluerodeo.comanne-lindsay.comskydiggers.comthevioletarchers.comA co-production by...
2024-08-0911 min
Employee of the Myth19 - Jim Cuddy: Anywhere Else But HomeA continuation of Episode 18 with Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, this is a special live-off-the-floor recording session of Jim's song "Anywhere Else But Home" from his new solo album All The World Fades Away.Recorded by Tim Vesely at Blue Rodeo's Woodshed Studio.The band:Jim Cuddy: acoustic guitar, vocalsAndy Maize: vocalsAnne Lindsay: fiddleJane Gowan: accordionTim Vesely: bassmore info:jimcuddy.combluerodeo.comanne-lindsay.comskydiggers.comthevioletarchers.comA co-production by...
2024-08-0911 min
Claudie Cross, Za slovy#30: Jan Vesely: ‚‚Nikdy jsem se nestresoval tím, co se ještě nestalo.” O kariéře známého pianisty a úspěšného podnikatele, o jeho tipech na to, jak uspět a upřímné sdílení jeho životních milníkůJan Vesely ~ úspěšný klavírista, podnikatel, který založil již tři vzkvétající firmy, influencer a ambassador značky Petrof. 27letý muž, který koncertoval v 02 aréně, hraje na soukromých akcích pro světoznámé značky jako je Valentino či Prada a to hudbu, vyjma té klasické, kterou si buď sám složil či aranžoval.
‚‚Vlastně jsem schopen dělat to, co mě baví a jsem schopen se tím uživit i když ostatní všichni říkají, že ne."
Díky čemu se Janovi daří budovat úspěšnou nejen hudební kariéru? Čemu je dle Jana dobré...
2024-08-0539 min
Music BuddyJim Cuddy - Appreciating the JourneyThis episode is a special co-production between Music Buddy and the Skydiggers' podcast, Employee of the Myth"Blue Rodeo were at the vanguard of creating a national movement of roots music...that really captured peoples' imaginations in the late 80s early 90s, and continues to this day" — Andy Maize"The thing about community is that there are a lot of opportunities to give...[The] Christmas show from Skydiggers always feels like a gift... like [they're] doing this as an offering...Their band has never really let me do...
2024-07-261h 09
Music BuddyChris Wong - Journeys to the BandstandOne city, two Cellars, seven decades, and thirty vibrant jazz personalities. Journeys to the Bandstand: Thirty Jazz Lives in Vancouver is the debut book by author and veteran music journalist Chris Wong (Vancouver Sun, Georgia Straight, Vancouver Courier). It is an in-depth and rich account of the remarkable life stories of several key protagonists in Vancouver’s jazz and improv scene. From lesser-known icons such as trumpeter John Dawe, to revolutionary shape shifters such as pianist Al Neil, to essential leaders in today's scene such as bassist Jodi Proznick, Wong chronicles this carefully-curated selection of intriguing lives wi...
2024-05-2259 min
Music BuddyFestival Season, Pt. 3 - Tall Pines Music & Arts FestivalIs there anything better than listening to your favourite band while sitting outside in the sun with friends, family, and fellow music-lovers? Very few experiences can top the feeling you get from soaking up fresh air and soundwaves simultaneously. So, as summer approaches, we bring you "Festival Season" - a special 3-part series on music festivals.Music festivals appear to pop up out of nowhere - in a city park, in the green space beside a lake, or on a farm next to a river. All of a sudden, a field becomes a dance floor for a...
2024-05-0636 min
Music BuddyFestival Season, Pt. 2 - Four Winds Music FestivalIs there anything better than listening to your favourite band while sitting outside in the sun with friends, family, and fellow music-lovers? Very few experiences can top the feeling you get from soaking up fresh air and soundwaves simultaneously. So, as summer approaches, we bring you "Festival Season" - a special 3-part series on music festivals. Music festivals appear to pop up out of nowhere - in a city park, in the green space beside a lake, or on a farm next to a river. All of a sudden, a field becomes a dance floor for a...
2024-05-0342 min
Music BuddyFestival Season, Pt. 1 - Mariposa Folk Fest & Riverfest EloraIs there anything better than listening to your favourite band while sitting outside in the sun with friends, family, and fellow music-lovers? Very few experiences can top the feeling you get from soaking up fresh air and soundwaves simultaneously. So, as summer approaches, we bring you "Festival Season" - a special 3-part series on music festivals. Music festivals appear to pop up out of nowhere - in a city park, in the green space beside a lake, or on a farm next to a river. All of a sudden, a field becomes a dance floor for a m...
2024-05-0144 min
Music BuddyCraig Small - Making Music Look AmazingCraig Small is an award-winning visual artist, director, and animator. A co-founder of The Juggernaut Productions, Craig is constantly inventing unique and striking ways to creatively present ideas. His work is highly sought after by A-list corporate clients, broadcasters, and production houses. Nominated for two Emmy Awards for his film title designs, Craig has worked with internationally-renowned design houses, animators, and filmmakers, in addition to bands such as The Sadies, the Tragically Hip, The Beaches, and the Barenaked Ladies, and musicians such as Ron Sexsmith, Michael Bublé, and Dan Mangan. Although not a musician by trade, Craig is o...
2024-04-111h 11
Music BuddyLucy Rose Cash - The Windswept PerfectionistLucy Rose Cash is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter. Her debut album— Windswept Perfectionist—is a 7-song outpouring of tender emotion and compassionate insight. Produced by José Miguel Contreras (By Divine Right), the songs capture beautifully the rawness of a budding self-awareness and the fragility of relationships. Lucy has been surrounded by creativity from birth. Her father (Andrew Cash) is a musician/songwriter, and her mother (Michelle Shook) is a visual artist. As a result, Lucy has explored many art forms, including art, drama, and dance. But it is music that appears to capture her imagination and win her atten...
2024-03-2251 min
Music BuddyYvonne Matsell - The Queen of Queen StreetYvonne Matsell is a celebrated music booker and long-time friend of the Canadian indie music scene. As the live music talent buyer for clubs like Ultrasound, Ted's Wrecking Yard, The Horseshoe Tavern and The Reverb Room, Yvonne gave countless indie bands their first decent gigs, and watched as many of them went on to become success stories and musical household names. Just a few of the bands and artists that flourished as a result of Yvonne's magic touch include: Skydiggers, Lowest of the Low, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies, Headstones, Matt Mays, Ron Sexsmith, Sarah Slean, Hawksley Workman, Feist, and Broken...
2024-02-281h 12
Music BuddyRon Sexsmith at Sixty: Another Spin Around the SongInternationally-acclaimed and award-winning singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith first sang and strummed his way into the hearts of music lovers in the early-mid 1990s. At that time, the distorted fuzz and raw angst of grunge bands dominated the airwaves, and most "folk" singers watched from the sidelines, clutching their acoustic guitars and cursing their lack of effects pedals - but not Ron. Amidst the dense and glorious swirl of guitar rock, Sexsmith offered up his self-titled debut album of simple, heartfelt songs. The melodically refined and gracefully sculpted nature of his music gradually won him fans around the world, including rock...
2024-02-071h 57
Music BuddyStephen Stanley - Before the Collapse of the HiveStephen Stanley is not just a gifted musician and singer/songwriter, but also a wonderful storyteller. His song introductions are almost legendary, and for anyone who witnessed his facebook live shows during the height of the pandemic, you'll know how skilled he is at not just playing and singing, but also communicating with an audience, even when the audience is invisible. Stephen honed his craft through the 90s and early 00s as co-founder of the much-loved alt-rock band Lowest of the Low, and continues now to perform and record with his own group, The Stephen Stanley Band.
2024-01-171h 45
iSport podcastLiga naruby speciál | (Ne)vysněný Hašek a Nedvěd, co naštval všechny. Köstl a Veselý, do akce!Hotovo, odhlasováno: novým koučem české reprezentace se po Jaroslavu Šilhavém stává Ivan Hašek. Fouskův vysněný kouč? Kdepak. „Vysněný favorit byl Jindřich Trpišovský, dnes mi Haška bylo až líto, když musel Fouska na tiskovce poslouchat, jak šel předseda až na tu nejzazší mez, aby přivedl Trpišovského. Hašek seděl a poslouchal, že není jednička,“ říká ve speciálním dílu podcastu Liga naruby redaktor deníku Sport a webu iSport.cz Ondřej Škvor. Co od nového kouče národního týmu čekat? „Důraz na výsledek, kterému Haše...
2024-01-0400 min
Liga narubySpeciál: (Ne)vysněný Hašek a Nedvěd, co naštval všechny. Köstl a Veselý, do akce!Hotovo, odhlasováno: novým koučem české reprezentace se po Jaroslavu Šilhavém stává Ivan Hašek. Fouskův vysněný kouč? Kdepak. „Vysněný favorit byl Jindřich Trpišovský, dnes mi Haška bylo až líto, když musel Fouska na tiskovce poslouchat, jak šel předseda až na tu nejzazší mez, aby přivedl Trpišovského. Hašek seděl a poslouchal, že není jednička,“ říká ve speciálním dílu podcastu Liga naruby redaktor deníku Sport a webu iSport.cz Ondřej Škvor. Co od nového kouče národního týmu čekat? „Důraz na výsledek, kterému Haše...
2024-01-0400 min
Music BuddyHappy SOLSTIMAS!It's the most Buddy-ful time of the year! Welcome to the 2nd Annual Solstimas episode.Once again, we asked friends of the podcast to send us their thoughts on winter and the holidays, and to suggest a favourite seasonal song. A huge thank you to all our guests, whose talents and kindnesses continue to warm our hearts and blow our minds. A big shoutout to our "Music Buddy Christmas Office Party" guest, Dave Ullrich (The Inbreds, Zunior.com, Lemonade Dave, Salad Days), who dropped by in person to join in the fun, talk about the special S...
2023-12-211h 09Employee of the Myth12 - Bide Your Time: "Je t'aime toujours, mon amour""This is a celebration of the two of us making music together...for over 35 years".—Andy Maize"I'm very grateful that people will come and see us and that we've made a connection in the lives of an audience - what a gift that is".—Josh FinlaysonUn peu française, un peu optimiste, the final track on Bide Your Time is a joyous Django Reinhart-meets-Mills Brothers number - the perfect chanson to send us off into the night with a smile in our hearts and a spring in our step. For this track...
2023-12-0520 min
Music BuddyAndrew Rucklidge - The Fine Art of Bobbe RuckAndrew Rucklidge is an award-winning Canadian visual artist, whose paintings have shown all over the world, and can be found in collections from Toronto, to London, to Dharemshala, India. Andrew is also a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, who has played in several bands, including Farmer in the City (Martin Tielli), John Southworth, The New Romantic Portal, The Linoleum Falcon, Cactus Club, and—currently—Dopamine Dream. He also records as a solo artist under the name Bobbe Ruck. This conversation delves into the nuanced and wondrous overlap between the worlds of music and art: creating layered and textured sounds with...
2023-11-291h 11
Music BuddyAnnelise Noronha - Engineering a Life in MusicAnnelise Noronha is an award-winning audio engineer, producer, composer, musician, singer/songwriter, and actor. In the early days of her career, Annelise found herself honing her production skills at Manta Sound—her first big studio job—where she worked on studio recordings for the likes of Oscar Peterson, James Brown, and Jennifer Lopez. Since that time she has gone on to work with music professionals at the top of their game, such as Producer John Whynot (Blue Rodeo, Bruce Cockburn, Kathleen Edwards), and Oscar-winning composer Mychael Danna.Annelise currently lives in Prince Edward Coun...
2023-11-081h 18
Music BuddyLori Yates - It's Good To Be AliveLori Yates is an award-winning musician, singer-songwriter, photographer and writer. Her bands—The Last Resorts (late 70s), Rang Tango (80s), and Hey Stella (current)— each attracted a dedicated fan base, and Lori's raw talent and endless dedication have resulted in her working with some of the Industry's best. From Queen Street's cow punks to Nashville's country music bigwigs, Lori has shared stages and studios with a vibrant, sometimes dizzying array of music-makers and hand-shakers. Along the way, there have been awards, victories, and adoring fans, but also frustrations and challenges. Despite the ups and downs, Lori has conti...
2023-10-181h 10
Music BuddyLillian Allen - Revolutionary Dub Poet LaureateLillian Allen is a Jamaican-born, Toronto-based writer, performer and activist. She is a 2-time Juno Award winner, and is considered the godmother of Canadian rap/hiphop, dub, and spoken word. Lillian was recently appointed as the city of Toronto’s 7th Poet Laureate - a position she’ll hold for 3 years. A trailblazer, ambassador, professor, and creative force of nature, Lillian's insights into music, literature, society, and culture come from a lifetime of experience, observation, and unique artistic expression.Learn more about Lillian at lillianallen.caOther references:Make The World New: T...
2023-09-271h 09
Tělo & Duše#229 Ošu*áš-li někomu, bude ti ošu*ánoVztahy jsou rozhodně moje slabina, a i proto o nich budu mluvit čim dál tim víc. | Potraviny a doplňky výživy můžeš nakupovat na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vlož odkaz do svýho prohlížeče. | Bonusový obsah podcastu najdeš na herohero.co/robinvesely
2023-09-0614 min
Music BuddyDave Bidini - Writer, Rocker, RheostaticDave Bidini is a musician, songwriter, author, journalist, publisher, and sports enthusiast. Most people know Dave as the beloved front man of Canada's art rock darlings, Rheostatics. His super-fuelled stage presence is a wondrous thing to behold, and his ability to deliver a song with focused fervour—in addition to the superb musicianship of the band—has captivated fans since the late 80s. But, take a closer look at Bidini's overall creative output, and you'll find that the music of Rheostatics provides a rich sonic backdrop to a life jam-packed with all manner of artistic, intellectual, and community-based pursuits.
2023-09-051h 36
Music BuddyEduardo Ottoni & James Ong - The Event-repreneursStarting in the mid nineties, Eduardo Ottoni and James Ong were the drummer and keyboardist in the band Spygirl, a group that was founded by singer Koralee Tonack and (Music Buddy host) Jane Gowan. The group embodied the spirit of collaboration, and the members developed a deep bond that created a safety net of creative and personal freedoms.Over time, Eduardo and James’ focus turned from being bandmates to being business partners. Working together mostly in the context of festival production, they became trusted and much-loved members of the arts and cultural community in Vancouver, BC. Their und...
2023-08-161h 13
Music BuddyBlair Deptuck - New Driver, Old FriendBlair Deptuck is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter. His band New Driver is a group of all-star musicians based in Nanaimo, BC. Blair's passion for music and commitment to his craft is admirable, and he has managed to balance music-making with raising a family and running his own contracting company. Despite a full and busy life that pulls him in all directions, Blair's desire to rock out is ever-present, and is a constant guiding force. As we all know, life has a way of throwing curveballs at you, and Blair experienced that first hand. In 2016, h...
2023-07-2744 minEmployee of the Myth3 - Hide Your Light: "Hide Your Light"EP 3 - Hide Your Light, finds Jane, Josh and Andy shining a light on the EP's title track. In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Hide Your Light” (Hide Your Light, 2023), and "Horseshoe Bay" (Bittersweet Harmony, 2003). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto. Stream, download, and follow SkydiggersEmployee of the Myth is brought to you by Skydiggers ProductionsFeaturing: Andy Maize and Josh FinlaysonProducer & co-host: Joel StewartHost and Editor: Jane Gowan (Music Buddy)
2023-07-1821 min
Music BuddyDave Ullrich - These are the DavesMusician/entrepreneur Dave Ullrich is someone whose independent spirit and DIY talents have forged him a fruitful and fascinating career in and around music and the arts. Dave started the much-loved indie rock duo The Inbreds with his high school friend Mike O'Neill (Trailer Park Boys, Tuns). Much revered for their originality and minimalist approach, the Inbreds became Canadian indie rock favourites in the 90s.The band's popularity grew even more, after being asked to join the Tragically Hip's legendary Another Roadside Attraction tour in 1995. Later, they were also invited by Dave Grohl to open f...
2023-07-061h 25Employee of the Myth1 - Hide Your Light: "Debris"Episode 1 of Employee of the Myth features Ronnie Lane's "Debris", the opening track on Skydiggers' new EP, Hide Your Light.“If you’ll learn to play an instrument you will always have a friend.” A solid piece of advice from Stanley Lane to his son Ronnie, who would take that advice and turn it into a career writing songs and playing with seminal British bands the Small Faces, Faces and Slim Chance. This is our tip of the cap to the late, great, Ronnie Lane and his tribute to his father. In addition to the intervi...
2023-07-0426 minEmployee of the Myth2 - Hide Your Light: "My City is Gone""Bit by bit, brick by brick, My city is gone..." Josh and Andy discuss the changes that have occurred in Toronto over the years and also touch upon Josh's time in London during the early '80s.In addition to the interview, you'll also hear Andy and Josh perform two songs: "Desmond's Hip City” (Desmond's Hip City, 1997), and "My City is Gone" (Hide Your Light, 2023). Both tracks are recorded by Tim Vesely, live-off-the-floor at the Woodshed Studio in Toronto. Stream, download, and follow SkydiggersEmployee of the Myth is bro...
2023-07-0419 minTělo & Duše#220 Ve fitku jsi každýmu u prdeleChceš začít, ale bojíš se, že na tebe budou všichni koukat? Tahle epizoda ti s tim může pomoct | Potraviny a doplňky výživy můžeš nakupovat na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vlož odkaz do svýho prohlížeče. | Bonusovej obsah podcastu najdeš na herohero.co/robinvesely
2023-06-2615 min
Music BuddyKelly Crowe - An Old Piano and a Pickup TruckWhy are there so many pianos being given away, or—worse—sent to the dump? One day, while searching for vintage finds online, journalist, podcaster, and multi-media artist Kelly Crowe discovered that there are hundreds of unwanted pianos out there, many of which end up in landfills, keeping company with old carpets and mattresses and all the other discarded items of human consumption. Kelly's discoveries about the complex fate of the unwanted piano is now the subject of the first episode in her new audio documentary, entitled The Possession Project. Kelly is fascinated by all manne...
2023-06-211h 04
Music BuddyRich Aucoin - Seasons in the SynthRich Aucoin is a Halifax-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and actor. His live shows are legendary as being multi-media dance and sing-along extravaganzas, and he's well-loved for his ability to connect with his audience in ways that create a feeling of community and also mutual trust and respect. Rich's most recent project is an ambitious undertaking of massive scope: a quadruple album entitled Synthetic: A Synth Odyssey. It is being released over 2 years. Synthetic Season 1 (2022) was recently awarded "Electronic Recording of the Year" at the East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs). The album employs 37 synths (all played by Rich), many...
2023-05-311h 02
Music BuddyJohn Borra - Keeping the Songs AliveFrom punk to rock to roots; from the gritty and exhilarating Queen Street scene of the 1980s, to the intrigue of European street culture; from Toronto Subway stations, to a US tour opening for the Tragically Hip...musician/songwriter/producer John Borra has lived the poetic and storied existence of a true artist - a journey rich with good music, loyal friends, and unforgettable experiences.John's latest album—Cassettes in Common—is 10 songs written by fellow singer-songwriters: cherished musical allies such as Ron Sexsmith, Art Bergmann, Frank Nevada, and Bob Snider. Some of the songs are from albu...
2023-05-171h 12
Music BuddyDon Kerr - Love SpeechDon Kerr is a drummer, singer, songwriter, cellist, composer, and producer. He's also a pacifist/activist, who believes strongly in the power of positivity and the value of community. A much-sought-after sideman and bandmate since the 1990s, he has performed with Rheostatics, Ron Sexsmith, Bahamas, Dan Mangan, The Weather Station, and many others. Don's own band—Communism—is a super-charged power trio, renowned for their "dance-your-face-off" live shows, for which Don performs using a DIY stand-up drum kit, fashioned to create a more dynamic presentation. The result (in combination with video, lights, and lasers) is a visually arres...
2023-05-031h 16
Music BuddySeth Akira Feldman - To The FieldsSeth Akira Feldman is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter, who works tirelessly on many aspects of his craft. His primary musical project is called To The Fields. He released the album Distance in 2021, which he recorded entirely on his own in his home studio, working around his day job work hours. Seth also creates and records with his father, Steve Alan Feldman. Together, the father-son team have released 2 full studio albums, working alongside long-time collaborator Vezi Tayyeb at Kensington Sound in Toronto.In this episode, Seth and Jane sit down for a good ol' kitchen table chat at Music...
2023-04-1957 min
Music BuddyJerry Leger - The Rock and Roll PoetSinger Songwriter Jerry Leger is the real deal. His combination of authentic humility and spirited self confidence is a rare thing to witness. He possesses a deep understanding and respect for the great songwriters and performers of our time, while forging ahead with his own style and delivery. Since his teenage years, Jerry has worked relentlessly on his craft - releasing at least one album a year, always with another gig or a new project on the horizon. On any given night, you can find him performing with his band The Situation, his rock and...
2023-04-051h 30Tělo & Duše#206 Podcast slaví 3 roky: Dá se tim uživit a v čem jsem se změnil?Je to neuvěřitelný, ale Tělo & Duše tu je s námi již třetim rokem | Potraviny a doplňky výživy můžeš nakupovat na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vlož odkaz do svýho prohlížeče. | Bonusovej obsah podcastu najdeš na herohero.co/robinvesely
2023-03-1414 min
Music BuddyAnsley Simpson - Sky WomanAnsley Simpson is a Toronto-based Michi Saagiig Nishnaabe singer, songwriter, and composer. Her enchanting and powerful sophomore album She Fell From the Sky embraces the origin story of Gizhiigokwe (Sky Woman), who embarks upon an emotional and brave journey on earth in an attempt to repair and restore humanity and the planet. Ansley's musical continuation of the story is filled with compassion, humour, mystery, and a healthy blend of dark and light. In this—the finale episode of Season 1—Ansley talks about the making of the album, and guides us through the meaning behind each song. Ansley also t...
2023-02-151h 15
Music BuddyMonique Barry - Sing or SwimMonique Barry is a classically-trained singer, songwriter, composer, and music educator. Her music is unique, ethereal, dreamlike, and emotional, and ranges from techno pop to ambient folk. Monique's latest album—HAAK—is being released one single at a time - a slow drip of elegant melodies and intricate beats. The latest single—"Time"—is a spellbinding exploration of what Tennessee Williams called "the longest distance between two places". Monique possesses a truly independent spirit, dedicating her passion and skills to every aspect of music-making: from nurturing an initial song idea and creating a demo, to arranging, producing, packaging and promo...
2023-02-011h 02
Music BuddyTim Vesely - Part 2: All EarsTim Vesely is a bassist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, and sound engineer. Best-known as a co-founder of the Canadian art-rock band Rheostatics, Tim also performs with his own band The Violet Archers. When not performing and writing songs, Tim is the house engineer at Blue Rodeo's Woodshed Studio, which he refers to as his "dream job". In that role, he has engineered and mixed albums with artists such as Blue Rodeo, Jim Cuddy Band, Serena Ryder, The Sadies and Gord Downie, Bobby Dove, Kathleen Edwards, Whitehorse, and The Strumbellas.Tim and Jane pick up from their previous conversation (EP...
2023-01-181h 00
Music BuddyLaurie Brown - The PondererLaurie Brown is a much-admired Canadian music journalist, writer, TV & radio host, and podcaster. Her remarkable career began in the 1980s at City TV's The New Music, and continued to thrive at Much Music (Pepsi Power Hour), CBC Television (The Journal, The National, and Newsworld's On The Arts), and CBC Radio (The Signal). She is now the creator, writer, producer and host of two independent podcasts: Pondercast and Ground Level.In this conversation, Laurie talks about seeking creative satisfaction, being a true artist, and what makes a great interview. She reveals how she encouraged a re...
2023-01-041h 10
Music BuddySolstimas! The Most Buddy-ful Time of the YearIt's that time of the year again! Festive bells, sparkly lights, caroling, visiting with friends and family, walking in the snow (or maybe on the beach?), and dreaming of good things to come. For this special episode, we're embracing as much of the season as possible. Let's call it "Solstimas". You’ll hear from a plethora of festive musical guests, who generously offer up their seasonal favourites.GUESTS: (2:56) Andy Maize - The Grinch That Stole Christmas………………..(5:14) Lisa Sabino - "2,000 Miles" (performed by Skydiggers) / "Same Old Lang Syne" (D...
2022-12-211h 15
Music BuddyJulian Taylor - Beyond the ReservoirJulian Taylor is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter with a truly independent success story. He has been honing his special blend of timeless roots rock since the 1990s, steadily growing followers while weaving his way into the fabric of Canada's indie music culture and sound. His 2020 album The Ridge earned him 2 Juno Award nominations (Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year and Contemporary Roots Album of the Year), a Canadian Folk Music Award, five Native American Music Award nominations, and a Polaris Music Prize nomination. In this interview, Julian talks about embracing uncomfortable subjects on his compelling new album B...
2022-12-071h 03
Music BuddySimon Paradis & Kara Stanley - Roll 'um EasySimon Paradis is an accomplished roots/rock musician, having played in bands across Canada for over 30 years. One morning in 2008, while working his construction job on the Sunshine Coast in B.C., Simon fell off a scaffold and landed on the pavement below, resulting in massive brain and spinal cord trauma. He and his band The Precious Littles were set to release a new album that weekend at the Vancouver Island Music Festival, one that would hopefully gain them some notoriety and enable Simon to spend less time on the job site, and more time focused on his music. T...
2022-11-231h 16
Music BuddyAdriana Barton - Wired for Music!Music releases dopamine, and dopamine makes us feel good! It’s a scientific fact. We get happy when we listen to music. Who doesn't love going to see their favourite band live, or singing along to a treasured album, or staring out the car window with the perfect road song on the radio. But there's so much more to it than that...In her remarkable debut book Wired for Music: A Search for Health and Joy Through the Science of Sound, author Adriana Barton guides us through her own personal musical journey, and the many ways in wh...
2022-11-0951 min
KulturákJedině metal ti ukáže, kdo opravdu jsi. Temný žánr dostal svůj román (host: Karel Veselý)Kov je nový dystopický román o světě, ve který je každý sám za sebe. Je to tak ponuré čtení, že jedinou naději v něm přináší poslech metalu. Do Kulturáku jsme pozvali jeho autora, hudebního publicistu Karla Veselého.„Celý nápad na knihu vzešel z nějakého přiznání, že metal je vlastně hrozně existenciální umění,“ přibližuje Veselý vznik svého druhého románu Kov. Jeho hrdinou je Nik. Nenápadný kluk, kterému se příčí úzkoprsá výchova a nesvobodný život na maloměstě. S partou kamarádů o...
2022-11-0842 minMusic BuddyAlan Matheson - Jazz MentorAlan Matheson is a much-admired jazz composer, trumpeter, pianist, and educator. He is an expert in jazz history, and leads his own big band, nonet, septet and trio. Alan has performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Louis Bellson, and Phil Woods, and has taught at several music programs in the Vancouver area, including Vancouver Community College, and UBC. In this episode, Alan talks about studying with the world-renowned trumpeter and educator Vincent Chicowicz (Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Northwestern University), how a solo by Bix Beiderbecke made him love jazz, and how Tchaikovsky's music sparked his desire to compose. H...
2022-10-261h 10Music BuddyTim Vesely - Part 1: The SongwriterTim Vesely is a bassist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, and sound engineer. Best-known as a co-founder (with Dave Bidini) of the much-revered Canadian art-rock band Rheostatics, Tim has also recorded 2 albums and an EP with his own band The Violet Archers. Tim is the House Engineer at Blue Rodeo's Woodshed Studio in Toronto's Riverdale neighbourhood. Tim and Jane have worked together since 2008, mostly in the context of Jane's band The Real Shade. Their recent work together finds Tim as the Music Director of the Music Buddy Band Sessions, where musician guests record new versions of original songs. In th...
2022-10-1355 minMusic BuddyTim Vesely - Part 1: The SongwriterTim Vesely is a bassist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, and sound engineer. Best-known as a co-founder (with Dave Bidini) of the much-revered Canadian art-rock band Rheostatics, Tim has also recorded 2 albums and an EP with his own band The Violet Archers. Tim is the House Engineer at Blue Rodeo's Woodshed Studio in Toronto's Riverdale neighbourhood.Tim and Jane have worked together since 2008, mostly in the context of Jane's band The Real Shade. Their recent work together finds Tim as the Music Director of the Music Buddy Band Sessions, where musician guests record new versions of original songs. In th...
2022-10-1255 minMusic BuddyAnvil - Pedal to the MetalSteve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner aka "The Hungo Hammer" have been bandmates and rock 'n roll co-conspirators since the 1970s. Their band Anvil had massive success in the 1980s after the release of their now-classic album, "Metal is Metal". Bands such as Anthrax, Slayer, and Metallica all credit Anvil with having influenced their sound. Due to forces beyond their control, Anvil's success didn't stick, and they toiled in obscurity for several years... until 2009, when an old friend and roadie—Sacha Gervasi—approached them about making a documentary about the band. Anvil: The Story of Anvil took the wor...
2022-09-2325 minMusic BuddyGill Deacon - Music is MagicGill Deacon is a much-loved radio broadcaster and host of CBC Radio’s Here and Now. She is also a best-selling author, a hard-working Mom of 3 boys, an advocate for green living, and a dynamic singer and entertainer. A 2-time breast cancer survivor, Gill has bravely spoken and written on the topic of her diagnosis and treatment. In this conversation, Gill talks about the joy of playing in bands (then and now), why she loves radio (and what podcasts she listens to), what music helped her through her most recent health scare, and why she misses the ar...
2022-09-1647 minMusic BuddyAndy Maize & Josh Finlayson - Skydiggers!Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson are the founders of Toronto’s much-loved roots rock band, Skydiggers. In this conversation, they offer up insight gained over a successful 35+ year career, one fuelled by hard work, passion, creativity, love, and good humour. Andy and Josh discuss the art of songwriting, the secrets to surviving on the road and staying focused on stage, and how recording their upcoming album (with friend and collaborator Joby Baker) often felt like "rock 'n roll fantasy camp". THE MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "November in Ontario" Written by Josh Finlayson and And...
2022-09-0258 minTělo & Duše#176 Proč na tvym životě záležíObčas můžeme mít všichni pocit, že tu jsme jen do počtu. S tim já ale nesouhlasim. | Potraviny a doplňky výživy můžes nakupovat na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vlož odkaz do svýho prohlížeče. | Bonusovej obsah podcastu najdeš na herohero.co/robinvesely
2022-08-2017 minMusic BuddyKoralee Tonack - Spygirl No. 7 is a Good HangKoralee Tonack is a gifted singer and long-time bandmate of Music Buddy host, Jane Gowan. As musical collaborators in the 90s and early 2000s, Koralee and Jane developed a unique but accessible sound, first as the acoustic folk/pop duo Time Waits, then gradually evolving to form Spygirl, a 6-piece power pop group. Enjoy the conversation between two good friends as they talk about the joys and challenges of life in an indie band.THE MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "Swimming", by Jane GowanFeaturing: Koralee Tonack (lead vocals), Jane Gowan (vox, piano), Jon...
2022-08-191h 03Music BuddyMike Downie - Dance With Your Arms in the AirIn this episode, Director and Producer Mike Downie sits down with Jane for an in-depth conversation that will transport you onto a documentary film set, then backstage at a Tragically Hip concert (with alter-ego Buddy Scrotts), then to a Legacy School in Edmonton, then back in time to an epic rock show in the 1970s, before landing you in the alley behind Toronto's Legendary Horseshoe Tavern. An award-winning filmmaker, Mike has worked around the world, creating programs such as The Nature of Things (with David Suzuki), The Secret Path (with Gord Downie), Hockey Nomad (with Dave Bidini...
2022-08-0559 minMusic BuddyStephen Stanley - A Troubadour's SongStephen Stanley is a veteran of the Canadian indie rock scene, a stellar singer-songwriter, a prolific storyteller, gifted guitarist, and a radio DJ,. He was a founding member of the alternative rock band Lowest of the Low, with whom he toured extensively for many years, and also released 4 albums, including 1991’s much-loved, Shakespeare My Butt . He now records and performs as The Stephen Stanley Band, and is in the midst of recording a new album. In this episode, Stephen talks about recording his upcoming album on Wolfe Island, playing countless shows to...
2022-07-2247 minMusic BuddyWayne Stewart - To Bop is HumanWayne Stewart is a Musician, Actor, Emcee, Stage Manager, and much more. He can work up a crowd like nobody's business, and compose a montuno in minutes. In this episode, Wayne reveals how to get a jazz audience to chill and chuckle, what Wynton Marsalis taught him about mic-ing a band, and how a toxic social climate permeated the lives of so many jazz legends. He also talks about the thrill of working with Tim Burton, and divulges the secret to salsa dancing. Wayne Stewart on the Web:YouTubeLinkedInIMDbMusic samp...
2022-07-0644 minMusic BuddyPaul Romanuk - A Life in Sports, a Love of MusicPaul is a seasoned sportscaster and play-by-play guy, having called games all over the world. In addition to an illustrious career in radio and TV, he’s also a writer, teacher, voice-over artist and podcaster. His podcast The Walrus Was Paul is a fabulous deep dive in to the music of The Beatles, where various Canadian musical guests unpack their favourite Beatles’ album, track by track.In this episode, Paul and Jane face off for a spirited conversation about sports and music. From Peter Jackson's Get Back film, to organists and anthem singers, to his time living in Lo...
2022-06-2451 minMusic BuddyAndrew Cash - Punk to PoliticsAndrew Cash is a musician, singer-songwriter, journalist, politician, and lifelong social justice advocate. In this episode, Andrew talks about growing up Catholic in Scarborough, starting a band in the 80s, playing at the infamous Edge Club, singing with his brother Pete Cash, befriending Andy Maize of the Skydiggers, living in Kensington Market, running for office, serving as NDP MP for the riding of Davenport, and how the music business is confusing, even to those in the music business.MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "Alone", by Andrew CashPerformed by Andrew Cash, Tim Vesely, and J...
2022-06-181h 13Music BuddyTim Falconer - Tone Wasn't Built in a DayAuthor and journalist Tim Falconer loves music with a passion, especially the sound of the human voice, breaking into song. However, Tim is tone deaf, a condition formally known as "amusic". His 2016 book Bad Singer candidly reveals the bold and emotional journey he took to uncover his amusic diagnosis. In this episode, Tim shares personal stories about his relationship to music, why the idea of singing in public is terrifying (and how he did it anyway), and how music will always be essential to his existence. Music in this episode:"Weakness is Strength" (Communism)
2022-06-0747 minMusic BuddyMarnie Grey - Music, Movement, and Mumbu!In the late 1990s, Marnie Grey developed "Music with Marnie" - a unique method of teaching music and movement to young kids. Using props, puppets, dance moves and sing-alongs, she delighted young audiences. Before long, parents were lining up around the block to register for classes, and kids were filling gyms to attend her concerts. In this episode, Marnie talks about how it all started, how she's navigating the Covid times, and that time she and Mumbu took a magical balloon to the Moon.More on Marnie:Music with Marnie Zip it Pup (Marnie's side h...
2022-06-0237 min
Z lavice do akce!Jan Veselý & Ondřej Mrkus: Zkušenosti z kurzu Rozjeď projekt v Inovační laboratoři Univerzity KarlovyV tomto dílu podcastu Z lavice do akce! si spolu povídají zakladatelé kurzu Rozjeď projekt na Univerzitě Karlově, Jan Veselý a Ondřej Mrkus. Inspirace z toho kurzu je přenositelná do prostředí základních a středních škol.
Kurz Rozjeď projekt vede studenty především k tomu, aby si prošli procesem „překonat sám sebe“ a aby dokázali posunout jejich projekt od nápadu k realizaci a tím rozvinout jejich kompetence k podnikavosti. Z podcastu se dozvíte, co Honzovi a Ondrovi funguje a nefunguje během jejich práce se studenty, jaké...
2022-05-3046 minMusic BuddyLisa Sabino - Music is My Happy PlaceFollowing two concussions, teacher and music lover Lisa Sabino developed tinnitus and hyperacusis. In this episode, Lisa speaks openly about how she navigates life with sound sensitivity, and the various ways in which she's working to get back to her concert-going self. Lisa's Learning Centre:Kaleidoscope LearningMunk Hearing Centrehttps://www.munkhearingcentre.ca/To make a donation to the Munk Hearing Centre, contact them by phone: (416) 340-4800 (ext. 7067) or by email: info@munkhearingcentre.caTax receipt providedMusic in this episode, courtesy of:RheostaticsSkydiggers...
2022-05-2738 minMusic BuddySteve Wright - If You Build It, They Will HumSteve Wright is a singer, songwriter, rocker, composer, sound enthusiast, and teacher. He created the Sound Space, an all-ages music-making and learning hub, on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada. In this episode, Steve talks about creating music with seniors, learning from teens, and rocking out every day. MUSIC BUDDY SESSION: "Write To Me", by Steve WrightPerformed by Steve Wright, Jane Gowan, and Tim VeselyMixed by Steve Wright and Tim VeselyDownload or stream "Write to Me" on the platform of your choiceMore a...
2022-05-2037 minMusic BuddySteve Wright - If You Build It, They Will HumSteve Wright is a singer, songwriter, rocker, composer, sound enthusiast, and teacher. He created the Sound Space, an all-ages music-making and learning hub, on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada. In this episode, Steve talks about creating music with seniors, learning from teens, and rocking out every day. The episode also features a new original song by Steve, written specifically for Music Buddy, and performed by Steve, Jane Gowan, and Tim Vesely. More about Steve Wright:The Sound SpaceSteve Weave websiteSoundcloudThe theme song "Human Stu...
2022-05-2037 minMusic BuddyRyan Myshrall - The Ramblin' RollerMusician, singer, songwriter and actor Ryan Myshrall (a.k.a. Chuck Phillips Jr.) talks about growing up the son of a DJ, playing music with life-long pals, moving to the country, recording his newest album "Ramblin' Roll" and weird things that can happen at the gym. More about Ryan:Chuck Phillips Jr. on Apple MusicOldies 990The theme song "Human Stuff" is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk.Support the showMUSIC...
2022-05-1137 minTělo & Duše#140 Zařaďte víc pohybu do běžnýho životaVšude fitness, ale pořád je čim dál tim míň lidí doopravdy fit. Tak kde je chyba? | Potraviny a doplňky výživy můžes nakupovat na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vlož odkaz do svýho prohlížeče. | Bonusovej obsah podcastu najdeš na herohero.co/robinvesely
2022-03-0929 minTělo & Duše#139 Všechno v našem životě má svou cenuJakýkoliv rozhodnutí v životě uděláme, tak to pocítíme někde jinde. A čim dřív si to uvědomíme, tim líp pro nás. | Potraviny a doplňky výživy můžes nakupovat na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vlož odkaz do svýho prohlížeče. | Bonusovej obsah podcastu najdeš na herohero.co/robinvesely
2022-02-2723 minTělo & Duše#132 Den má 24h. Tak proč plejtvat časem?Čas je velice častym tématem tohodle podcastu. Čim starší jsem, tim víc si uvědomuju, jak drahá komodita to je. | Potraviny a doplňky výživy můžes nakupovat na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vlož odkaz do svýho prohlížeče. | Bonusovej obsah podcastu najdeš na herohero.co/robinvesely
2022-01-3126 min
Prostor XPublicista Karel Veselý o českém rapu, síle Yzomandiase a spol., nadprodukci hudby a emocích, které otevírá - Prostor X podcast„Hudby je strašně moc,“ zní z úst hudebního publicisty a spisovatele přinejmenším překvapivě, zvlášť když pamatuje doby, kdy si mohl koupit jedno cédéčko za měsíc. „Byla v tom zvláštní magie. I desku, která se ti napoprvé nelíbila, jsi poslouchal několikrát, aby se ti líbit začala, protože ti nic jiného nezbylo. Samozřejmě v něčem to bylo strašný, nejenže bylo málo muziky, ale i kanálů, takže se lidi dali lehce ovlivňovat tím, že jim někdo hodil něco v televizi a oni to museli poslouchat. V ně...
2021-12-1042 minTělo & Duše#86 NENÁVIST NA INTERNETU: Přestaňte si brát věci osobně, Co je příčinou?Každej se asi potkal s tim, že se na internetu dohadoval s člověkem, kterýho nikdy neviděl a neuvidí. Často jde o uplný nesmysly a o to je to horší. | Bonusový obsah podcastu najdeš na herohero.co/robinvesely | Pro podporu podcastu můžeš nakupovat doplňky stravy a potraviny na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vlož odkaz do svýho prohlížeče
2021-04-2024 min
JB Talk„Čas od času zachvátí svět pandemie blbosti. Teď je to tisk peněz. Inflace stoupá, pouze to není vidět. Je skryta v rekordním růstu cen nemovitostí a akcií.“ – říká Markéta ŠichtařováKde se podle ekonomky Markéty Šichtařové vzala víra politiků, že čím větší dluh, tím lépe se nám bude dařit? Vyplatí se nakupovat státní dluhopisy, bitcoiny či třeba zlato? Je u nás politická strana, která prosazuje kapitalismus, svobodný trh a odpovědnost před nárokovostí? A kdo a proč útočí na svobodu slova?
2020-12-2637 minTělo & Duše#67 Pozitivní sebeláska je jen další benzín do ohněSlyšeli jste všechny moje podcasty a stejně nedokážete s ničim z toho začít? Víte, že nezdravý potraviny vašemu tělu škodí a i tak se tim cpete? Tohle všechno má totiž háček. | Pro podporu podcastu můžete nakupovat produkty zdravé výživy na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vložte odkaz do vašeho prohlížeče
2020-12-0627 minTělo & Duše#57 Nesmyslný spolupráce, Reklama a digtální smrad na internetuV posledních letech už jen těžko poznáte, co je a co neni reklama. Valí se to ze všech stran a těžko s tim něco uděláme. Tak se aspoň naučme nad tim přemejšlet. | Pro podporu podcastu můžete nakupovat produkty zdravé výživy na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vložte odkaz do prohlížeče
2020-10-2021 minTělo & Duše#45 PARADOX VOLBY: Proč nesnášim Netflix?Čim víc možností máš, tim víc jsi nespkojenej s tim, co sis nakonec vybral. A to je paradox volby. | Pro podporu podcastu můžete nakupovat produkty zdravé výživy na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vložte odkaz do prohlížeče
2020-08-0513 minTělo & Duše#37 INTERNET - Přestaňte sledovat hovnaDnešní epizoda pojednává o 5 tipech, který bych vám rád dal, abyste měli lepší online život a tim produktivnější život v realitě. | Pro podporu podcastu nakupujte produkty zdravé výživy na aktin.cz/robinvesely - Před nákupem vložte odkaz do vašeho prohlížeče
2020-06-2821 minJB Talk„Hitler nesmí být součástí byznysu. Stejně jako je Stalin masový vrah. Cílem pozměňovacího návrhu trestního zákoníku jsou fašistické i komunistické symboly.“ – říká poslanec Jan Bartošek (KDU-ČSL).Šíření materiálů jakých hnutí by trestal až osmiletým odnětím svobody? Proč pochybuje o tom, že noví radní budou respektovat nezávislost České televize? Je v pořádku, že české bezpečnostní složky vpustily do České republiky s ruského diplomata s kufříkem ricinu? A jak vyplácení kompenzačního bonusu ohrožuje hospodaření obcí?
2020-05-3134 minTělo & Duše#25 SKROMNOST - Opravdu potřebujeme každej rok novej mobil?Můj náhled do jedné ze zásad mýho vlastního života. A tím je skromnost. Pro podporu podcastu můžete nakupovat produkty zdravé výživy přes můj odkaz aktin.cz/robinvesely Před nákupem vložte do vašeho prohlížeče
2020-05-1613 minJB Talk„Redaktoři ČT vedou svatou válku za ‚správnou věc‘. Když byl zvolen Trump, málem brečeli. Katastrofální výkony. Viděli jsme to i u Brexitu. Hlavní odpovědnost nese ředitel Dvořák.“ – říká šéfredaktor MF DNES Jaroslav Plesl.Drží čeští miliardáři tím, že vlastní média, sami sebe navzájem v šachu? Kdo v Mladé frontě DNES rozhoduje, zda bude na titulní straně demonstrace, nebo autolékárnička? Proč poslanci neřeší stav České televize, když ji kritizují? A jak hodnotí šéfredaktor MF DNES Jaroslav Plesl hnutí ANO.
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Xaver LiveXaver Live | Host: Petr Štěpánek„Válka o Novu byla podvod. Špidlova vláda podvedla občany – ve sporu, který spolu vedli Železný a Lauder prohrála ČR. Naši novináři nikdy ten příběh neřekli celý. Problém není, že Železný se přestěhoval na Barrandov, kde na koleni zbastlil Novu č. 2. Lauderova firma krachovala a své problémy chtěla vyřešit tím, že se prodá konkurenci. Kromě Novy se prodávalo ještě 5 dalších televizí, ale licenci k Nově Lauder neměl, měl ji většinově Železný. Lauderovi patřil jen barák, kamery a pár programů,“ vypráví u příležitosti 20. výročí vál...
2019-04-061h 06Xaver LiveXaver Live | Host: Andrej Babiš„Být v oválné pracovně u nejmocnějšího člověka planety byl zážitek. Začalo to tím, že mi pochválil boty, tak jsem mu vysvětlil, že jsem si koupil nový oblek, abych nedělal ostudu. Než přišli novináři, bavili jsme se jako dva normální manželské páry a po jejich odchodu taky. Skutečně mě překvapilo, jak byl pozitivní, příjemný a energický. Byl úplně jiný, než když ho vidíme v televizi. Při návštěvě jsem mu dal mail z roku 2016, kdy ještě nevyhrál primárky a já už ho zval do Prahy a to se mu...
2019-03-241h 01Xaver LiveXaver Live | Host: Benjamin Kuras„Klausův výrok znamená, že český parlament prakticky nemá právo vydávat své vlastní zákony a přebírá je po EU, jestli tento výrok ODS vadí, pak souhlasí s tím, aby se takto české zákony přijímaly. Pak tedy je Klausův výrok v rozporu s jejich politikou. Hlasy voličů Klause ml. jim budou chybět,“ hodnotí spisovatel Benjamin Kuras výrok, který stál Klause ml. místo v ODS.
Jelikož již několik let žije střídavě v ČR a Británii, může zhodnotit i plánovaný odchod Británie z EU: „Brexit je tragédie, protože se roze...
2019-03-171h 01Xaver LiveXaver Live | Host: Ondřej Hejma„Celý život jsem něco psal a když jsem tohle ukončil, zbyla jen muzika. Začal jsem psát psát paměti, to je moje kniha Fejsbuk. Bavilo mě to a pak jsem začal psát druhý díl Americký blues a končí to zatím třetím dílem Srdce zlomený,“ říká hudebník, komentátor, znalec Ameriky, spisovatel, glosátor Ondřej Hejma. „Zvolení Donalda Trumpa je pro mě důležitá věc. Před časem jsem byl z USA smutný. Když byl zvolen Trump, tak se mi rozzářil svět. Jeho myšlenky jsou v pořádku. Zdi fungují, musíme si...
2019-01-271h 05Xaver LiveXaver Live | Host: Dominik Stroukal„Je pravděpodobnější, že tu za sto let bude bitcoin, než česká koruna. Je to však nebezpečné individuálně. Je možné prodělat, není to tak jednoduché jako vlastnit účet v bance. Systematicky je to však bezpečnější,” říká ekonom a odborník na kryptoměny Dominik Stroukal, který má mj. v ruce také čip, kde má nahráno několik málo bitcoinů, aby si mohl zaplatit např. pivo, dá se tím otevřít telefon a různě s tím experimentovat.
V bitcoinu je každá transakce vidět, ale není spojena se jménem. „Pokud člověk není spekulant, nedává...
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Catholic School MattersRetiring Catholic School SuperintendentsFour long-time Catholic school administrators (and current superintendents) join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their lessons learned and unique perspectives. Kathy Almazol from the Diocese of San Jose, Bob Voboril from the Diocese of Wichita, Tom Posnanski of the Diocese of Belleville, and Patricia Vesely from the Diocese of San Bernardino share their wisdom. #catholicschoolmatters
2018-05-2153 minCatholic School MattersRetiring Catholic School SuperintendentsFour long-time Catholic school administrators (and current superintendents) join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their lessons learned and unique perspectives. Kathy Almazol from the Diocese of San Jose, Bob Voboril from the Diocese of Wichita, Tom Posnanski of the Diocese of Belleville, and Patricia Vesely from the Diocese of San Bernardino share their wisdom. #catholicschoolmatters
2018-05-2153 min