
A show about songs and artists that are big in Canada, but nowhere else. Hosted by Mackenzie Cameron and Laura Stanley.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 81 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||

Before becoming the Paula Abdul of Canadian Idol, Sass Jordan was known for her huge voice and bluesy disposition. But the further she leaned into the sleaze, the closer she got to Canadian reality television fame. Not everyone can be Robert Johnson ... more
As Ryan Malcolm went from singing in an oldies cover band with his dad to becoming the Season 1 winner of Canadian Idol, he experienced first hand what it was like to be inside the guts of major label CanCon. Despite being the people's champ and havi... more
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As the World Cup takes over Toronto and Vancouver, we discuss the Boi-1da album that was maybe supposed to feature Tragically Hip remixes but now just includes a rather drab cover of Ahead By Century that w... more
McMaster & James check all the CanCon boy band boxes. And while they never reached the ubiquity of some of their contemporaries, their lone album might be the best boy band album this country ever produced. Woah woah woah yeah yeah yeah.
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As a Canadian living in the US I am continually discovering that vast swaths of the soundtrack to my youth were only big in Canada. Even after over a decade here. Would love an episode on Hot Hot Heat, which may have been a little big outside of Canada, but deserve more love!
I've listened to quite a few back episodes and this podcast is really entertaining. As a GenX who has grown up with all of the music they talk about, it's funny to hear their (much younger) perspectives on some of the music I loved. The Moist episode in particular was funny just because I felt so offended by their views on a band I saw probably 3 or 4 times back in the day. But listening to their comments, I realized that yeah, sometimes music doesn't age well. Anyways, great podcast and I'll ke... more
Love this show! It’s helping me rediscover songs I love that I had totally forgotten about.
Also, I never realized how many artists I listened to growing up were Canadian!
It really makes me appreciate how effective the CanCon system was. Wish we could find a way to recreate this today and promote great Canadian acts 🇨🇦🇨🇦
This is the best current podcast about Canadian music. It’s fun, well-structured, with lots of callbacks, and a strong conceit (is it CanCon?) that keeps everything on track. Solid production, great hosts, and lots of audience interaction - it has it all.
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Two Canadian music hosts explore songs and artists that are notably popular within Canada, often spotlighting CanCon policy, regional scenes, and the interplay between national content rules and international reach. Episodes weave historical context, interviews, and sharp observations about the Canadian music ecosystem, production, broadcasting, and industry dynamics. A standout element is the recurring willingness to critique and celebrate Canada's cultural infrastructure while keeping a fun, conversational tone that appeals to listeners who love Canadian music, media history, and industry insider lore.
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