Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
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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, laughing, and recording with her close friend Stuart.
This is a world that is rooted in kindness, connection, and the laughter of recognition. A world that brings people together to rejoice in our ridiculousness. A world where we celebrate the small triumphs over the adversities of the everyday: like trying to find the perfect gift for someone you love, or the first Christmas without your sister; like trying to stage manage the school Christmas pageant, or trying to defrost a turkey with a hairdryer (we’ve all done that, right?).
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The Mistakes We Make - Petit Lac Noir & Dog Pills
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
02/03/23 • 46 min
“Bonjour,” he said. “Je m’appelle Dave.”
Yup, sometimes things go wrong. It happens to the best of us. Especially on the Vinyl Cafe, as you’ll hear in Stuart McLean’s Dave and Morley stories Dog Pills and Petit Lac Noir. Also on this week’s episode, Jess shares a surprising and funny backstory about the inspiration behind Dave’s mistake in Dog Pills.
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Christmas Chaos - Mary Turlington and Polly Anderson’s Christmas Collision & Ferrets for Christmas
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
12/06/24 • 53 min
“He stuck his head in the dryer. It was not the wisest decision.”
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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Fitness Gone Wrong - Dave on the Bike & Attack of the Treadmill
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
01/20/23 • 42 min
"He looked like a kid on a roller coaster. But not one of the happy ones.”
Vinyl Cafe producer Jess Milton lets us into some secrets about life on the road with Stuart McLean and we’ll hear Stuart read two hilarious Dave and Morley stories about fitness gone horribly wrong: Tour de Dave – aka Dave on the Bike – and Attack of the Treadmill.
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12/27/22 • 1 min
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In Over Your Head - Dave and the Cell Phone & Dave Goes Babysitting
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
10/18/24 • 49 min
“How was Dave supposed to know the Madden kids were all lactose intolerant.”
Today on the pod, two stories where Dave bites off more than he can chew. In the first he babysits a cell phone that is left in the store; in the second he attempts to babysit some neighbourhood kids, with hilarious consequences.
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Meet the Neighbours! - Kenny Wong's Practical Jokes & Dorothy
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
02/10/23 • 44 min
“Big Bucks Polka. Bring your records Monday morning to Dave’s Polka Palace (formerly the Vinyl Cafe)”
Welcome to the neighbourhood! Jess introduces two laugh-out-loud funny Dave and Morley stories about shops near Dave’s Vinyl Cafe record store: Woodsworth’s Books and Wong’s Scottish Meat Pies. We meet the eccentric book lover Dorothy Woodsworth; and learn how the Wongs subtly dealt with a difficult, racist customer.
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Myths and Magic – The Mermaid and Other Mysteries & Hello, Monster
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
10/25/24 • 54 min
“It was one of those moments that make you wonder if your life is cursed.”
In this week’s episode, two stories of a mystical flavour, with mysterious encounters for both Stephanie and Dave.
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Dave's Buddies - The Turlingtons' Dog & Curse of the Crayfish
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
02/17/23 • 48 min
“The fragrance of dead crayfish. Mmm-mm.”
Two stories about Dave’s buddies. Bert Turlington gets a dog – but not exactly the kind he was hoping for; and Carl, Kenny, Bert and Dave enter a fishing contest where things get seriously out of hand, with hilarious consequences. Also this week, Vinyl Cafe producer Jess Milton recalls a particularly memorable winter visit to Minnedosa, Manitoba and shares a tale of some less-than-glamorous accommodation that she and Stuart enjoyed there.
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The Arthurs
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
10/11/24 • 31 min
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Remembrance – Zaidie’s story
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe
11/08/24 • 52 min
“I will never forget that day.”
We have something very special for you this week. From one of the most-requested Vinyl Cafe episodes, this is Stuart’s re-telling of the life story of holocaust survivor (and my husband’s Zaidie) David Kilberg.
This episode features music by the Manitoba band Finjan, from the album “Dancing on Water”.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe have?
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe currently has 105 episodes available.
What topics does Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe cover?
The podcast is about Radio, Stories, Fiction, Society & Culture, Cbc, Dave, Family, Humor, Podcasts and Canadian.
What is the most popular episode on Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe?
The episode title 'The Mistakes We Make - Petit Lac Noir & Dog Pills' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe?
The average episode length on Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe released?
Episodes of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe?
The first episode of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe was released on Dec 27, 2022.
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