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Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe

Apostrophe Podcast Network
Vinyl Cafe
Canada
Christmas
Dave
Stuart Mclean
Dave and Morley
Family
Morley
Family Dynamics
Family Life
Nostalgia
Parenting
Kenny Wong
Family Gatherings
Stephanie
Cape Breton
Big Narrows
Montreal
Mary Turlington
Holiday Traditions

Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe 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 Stuart McLean and recorded live in concert. For the first time ever, long-time producer Jess Milton shares rare, behind-the-scenes stories from her 15 years touring, travelling, ... more

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Latest Episodes

This week we bring you an episode from another Apostrophe Podcast network show: Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly. In this episode, Terry shares some of his best opening stories of all time. CBC listeners may remember that Terry begins each epi... more

In this bonus episode you’ll hear my conversation with Roger Woodward, the boy who went over the Falls. You loved hearing his remarkable story in our Niagara Falls episode (back in October 2023) and wanted to hear more. Roger and I had a great time c... more

“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 o... more

“This waterslide was the waterslide to end all waterslides”

School’s – almost – out for summer! For our final episode of this season we've got the podcast equivalent of a banger end-of-year pool party. Get ready to jump in!

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Recent Guests

Roger Woodward
Survivor of the Niagara Falls accident, featured guest on episode
Private individual (subject of story)
Episode: REWIND WEDNESDAY: Bonus Episode - The Boy Who Went Over the Falls
Rod Wotherspoon
Listener who submitted a story to the Vinyl Cafe Story Exchange
Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
Episode: Where We Gather - Fire at the Old Town Hall
John Maine
A local hockey enthusiast from Dundas, Ontario shares his nostalgic experiences at the Market Street Arena.
Episode: Après Ski & Other Lessons – The Greatest Hockey Game
Nicole Boucher
The woman who found and returned a lost camera's memory card
Episode: More Arthurs!
Monica Samuda Poitra
Daughter who nominated her parents for their interracial marriage
Episode: More Arthurs!
Kaye Bradley
100-year-old mother recognized for her incredible letter writing skills
Episode: More Arthurs!
Ken Samuda
Monica's father, mentioned in the context of their interracial family story
Episode: More Arthurs!
Madeleine Samuda
Monica's mother, nominated for her pioneering marriage
Episode: More Arthurs!
Stuart McLean
Beloved Canadian storyteller and host of Vinyl Cafe
Episode: Getting Older - The Cruise & A Case of the Dwindles

Host

Jess Milton
Host of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe; long-time producer with the Vinyl Cafe; central figure behind-the-scenes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Thank You

    Thank you for bringing the Vinyl Café back, and for the classy way that you have done it. Stewart is truly the best storyteller, and it often brings a tear to my eye, listening to his old stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tikka2016
    Canadaa month ago
  • Great

    This is great. It’s like the best show ever we listen to it on almost every car ride. I need more of this. Ps I really like Dave cooks the turkey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lukas$$$$$$$$
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love this podcast so much

    I have been listening to this podcast for a year now and I love it so much and it’s the best one I have ever listened too and we all miss Stuart god bless him and I the show must go on 🩷🩷💙💙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gigi6717
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love the vinyl cafe!!!

    I’ve loved the vinyl cafe as a little kid and still love it now. I’m glade that there is a pod for it, even though reading the original book is pretty awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lil Pokémon dude
    Canada3 months ago
  • Vinyl cafe

    I really love the stories a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samantha#15
    Canada3 months ago

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Listeners praise the warmth and nostalgia, describing it as comforting and feel-good.
They appreciate behind-the-scenes context and production insights that deepen attachment to the stories.
Fans highlight the nostalgia and family-friendly tone, with some calls for less repetition of older material.

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#200
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#27
Canada/Society & Culture

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REWIND WEDNESDAY: Bonus Episode - The Boy Who Went Over the Falls
Q: Was it difficult to listen to? Like, was it traumatic? Did it feel good or did it feel hard?
Roger describes listening as emotionally powerful but not traumatic in a negative sense; he finds value in revisiting the memory and recognizes the healing that comes from discussing it with the interviewer and nurse Eleanor Weaver Cass's reflections.
More Arthurs!
Q: How did you find the camera?
I found a camera on the street, and I kept the memory card because the camera was broken.
What’s in a Name? - Skunks
Q: Elizabeth, I feel like you kind of got ripped off, like Morley was supposed to be your name. How does that make you feel?
Everything about this has been a surprise... I was never disappointed. It was always an honor.
What’s in a Name? - Skunks
Q: David Morley, that name, when you say your name, do people ever do double takes?
It's great, I must say, because it gives me a chance to remember Stuart.
Bonus Episode: The Boy Who Went Over the Falls
Q: Did you connect with John Hayes again after the incident?
Roger shares that he reconnected with John Hayes during a documentary shoot 33 years later.

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Warm, intimate storytelling anchored in Canadian life, memory, and community. Episodes blend Dave and Morley tales with archival material, host-host banter, and rare behind-the-scenes context from a longtime producer, creating a comforting, family-friendly atmosphere that honors kindness, memory, and everyday triumphs. Listeners often latch onto the nostalgia, humor, and deeply human moments that turn ordinary places and people into meaningful narratives, with a steady emphasis on connection, place, and shared rituals. A standout trait is the enduring balance between classic, beloved stories and fresh, personal production notes that deepen the listener's sense of belonging to a long-running storytelling world.

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Recent guests on Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe include:

1. Roger Woodward
2. Rod Wotherspoon
3. John Maine
4. Nicole Boucher
5. Monica Samuda Poitra
6. Kaye Bradley
7. Ken Samuda
8. Madeleine Samuda

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