
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionSociety & Culture | |||

We're a few weeks early, I know, but this week on the podcast we’re celebrating Dads! We’ve got two hilarious stories about Dave’s parenting adventures.
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What song would you want played at your funeral? Dave starts thinking about that in our first story and ends by taking funeral preparation to a whole new level! Our second story is also about death. But don’t worry, it’s a funny one too.
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“It has been many long years since he sunk his teeth into anything.”
On this week’s episode, two stories about everyone’s favourite Vinyl Cafe neighbour: Eugene! And Jess notices some similarities from closer to home.
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“I swear I smelled his breath.”
We’ve got another Postcard from Canada for you today. It’s about the town of Mabou, Cape Breton, but it’s also about the art of fly fishing. And we’ve got a Dave & Morley story for you: Dave and friends enter a fishin... more
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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
I really love the stories a lot.
From humour to nostalgic sentiment this collection provides a much needed break from these chaotic times.
From humour to nostalgic sentiment this collection provides a much needed break from these chaotic times.
Sorry for your loss of stuart 🤧 today its my birthday
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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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4. Monica Samuda Poitra
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6. Ken Samuda
7. Madeleine Samuda
8. Stuart McLean
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