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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

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.

Ad-free listening is here! Listen to the pod ad-free and early, PLUS a whole bunch of other goodi... more

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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Recent Guests

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
Frank Cooper
A community member known for maintaining Christmas lights that bring joy to travelers
Episode: The Arthurs

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
  • 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
    Canada2 months ago
  • Vinyl cafe

    I really love the stories a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samantha#15
    Canada2 months ago
  • Humourous

    From humour to nostalgic sentiment this collection provides a much needed break from these chaotic times.

    Audible
    5
    barry brooks
    United States3 months ago
  • From humour to nostalgic sentiment this collection provides a much needed break from these chaotic times.

    Audible
    5
    barry brooks
    United States3 months ago
  • Sawyer guedes 11 year old

    Sorry for your loss of stuart 🤧 today its my birthday

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    soibean110
    Canada4 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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Apple Podcasts
#215
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#36
Canada/Society & Culture

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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.
Bonus Episode: The Boy Who Went Over the Falls
Q: Did it change your relationship with your sister?
Roger says his sister was more like a mother to him, and their bond remains strong despite the accident.

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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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1. Rod Wotherspoon
2. John Maine
3. Nicole Boucher
4. Monica Samuda Poitra
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7. Madeleine Samuda
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