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More about parenting and family life this week, with two moving essays by Stuart McLean.
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âI think I have an alien.â
This week, two wonderful stories about kids⊠and their parents. And Jess admits to a surprising source of inspiration for her own parenting journey.
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âHe didnât understand that the organic confusion thatâs at the heart of the Vinyl Cafe is, in fact, the thing that makes it work.â
Is there anything that cuts to the heart quicker than music? On the pod today, weâre talking about the power of song. Jess shares a script Stuart wrote for the radio show, about a song that moved him to tears. And we have a story for you, about a song that has a hold over Dave.
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âCrimestoppers. Itâs synonymous.â
Weâve got two of Stuartâs older stories on todayâs episode. One from the very early days of the show; itâs one you may not have heard before. These two stories are both aboutâŠstealing! But, as Jess observes, theyâre also about parenting, and love, and respect. And theyâre both hilarious!
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âOf all of the theatres, in all the complexes, in all of the towns, she walks into mine.â
This week on the pod weâre at the movies, basking in the light of the silver screen. We have Stuart McLeanâs Ode to the Movies, recorded at the glorious Capitol Theatre in Port Hope; including a fascinating story about a celebrity interview (with Peter OâToole) from Stuartâs journalism days. And we have a story about Sam and Murphyâs movie theatre adventures.
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âI have a genealogy, said Carl. Of the starter. Like a family tree. I have it in a frame in the den.â
A pandemic favourite on this weekâs episode: Dave and the Sourdough Starter! And we have two more stories for you, stories about deception!
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âIn celebration of 100 years. Big Narrows, Cape Breton. Centennial Baby.â
In our first story this week, Dave is jolted back in time by a sudden reminder of someone from long ago, someone he hadnât thought about for years. And Jess shares the surprising reason why it took so many years to release our second story.
You can find our latest CD, So Long for Now, at our store page on vinylcafe.com
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âItâs funny the things that you miss.â
For you love birds out there, weâre playing one of our most requested love stories today. The chocolate bar story! And Jess plays an entertaining story exchange and reflects on the somewhat less romantic side of Valentines Day.
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âI didnât know you were a fan of Mr. BondâŠâ
On this weekâs episode weâre spending time in Daveâs childhood neighbourhood: Big Narrows, Cape Breton. Our first story is a hilarious tale of literary adventures, while the adventures in our second story are of the vehicular variety. And Jess shares the inspiration behind that story, inspiration from closer to home.
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âHow could he explain skulking around their property when he was supposed to be inside eatingâ
Oh Dave, how do you manage it! This week, two more hilarious stories from Stuart McLean, stories about good intentions gone awry.
Plus, an exciting announcement about an upcoming project (hint: youâll finally get to meet Dave).
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Weâre on the road again! On this weekâs episode, two of Stuartâs popular postcards from Canada, from two memorable spots across the country that we visited with the Vinyl Cafe.
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âItâs a tricky thing to negotiate, the war of independenceâ
Today on the pod, Sam and Stephanie step towards independence, while Dave and Morley learn to let go. And Jess shares a backstory about the inspiration behind Stuart McLeanâs story, Dream Bunnies.
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âTwo men who should have known better, climbing onto an old wooden tobogganâ
Happy New Year and welcome back to Season 5 of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe! Weâll be with you all the way to summer. But right now, summer is the last thing on our minds: this weekâs podcast is all about winter and the joys and perils of winter sports.
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Happy New Year everyone! Join us in 2025 for a brand new season of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe - featuring heartwarming and hilarious stories and essays by Stuart McLean. Plus behind-the-scenes back stories by longtime Vinyl Cafe producer, Jess Milton.
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âLight, said Dave, amidst the darkness.â
An extra episode for the holidays with a special story about Dave and Sam out and about on a perfect winterâs night.
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âThere is something about sitting on a plastic chair several sizes too small for you that puts you in touch with feelings you never knew you had.â
Ah, the trials and tribulations of Christmas preparations! On todayâs episode we have two wonderful stories for you: our first is the final Christmas story Stuart wrote. Jess tells the backstory of the recording of that story, and the strong emotions that came with it. Our second story is vintage festive Vinyl Cafe.
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âIt will snow. And it will be deep and crisp and even.â
Some alternate approaches to festive gift giving on this weekâs pod. In our first story a mysterious parcel keeps the family guessing, while in our second, Dave will go to any lengths to give Morley her Christmas wish.
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âHe stuck his head in the dryer. It was not the wisest decision.â
Today on the pod, two more stories of festive shenanigans. Mary and Polly try to outdo each other as the ultimate party planner, while the neighbourhood races to keep up. And in our second story, Sam smuggles home a fragrant guest for the Christmas holidays.
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âGenius should never be confused with desperation.â
Woohoo! Itâs time to play some Christmas stories. This week, two stories from Daveâs hometown of Big Narrows. In the first, Dave tries to find the perfect gift to win Morleyâs heart; in the second, his homemade float causes chaos in the Christmas parade!
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âBad things happen at sea.â
Todayâs episode is all about aging â in the best possible way! Mistakenly booked onto a seniorsâ cruise, Dave has more fun than he could ever have imagined. And in our second story Morley learns that her momâs independence is something to celebrate.
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