• Jobs - Newsboy Dave & On-Stage Defibrillator
    Nov 15 2024

    “The door to days gone by is a strange little door.”


    Today on the podcast, two stories about jobs and some of Dave’s more unusual work experiences. In the first, in a fit of nostalgia he gets a paper route; in the second story he gets a taste of life on the road with a ‘vintage’ rock band.


    For more information about our brand new album, SO LONG FOR NOW, check out our website, www.vinylcafe.com


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    49 mins
  • Remembrance – Zaidie’s story
    Nov 8 2024

    “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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    53 mins
  • Home - Rendi & Fire at the Old Town Hall
    Nov 1 2024

    “How can you deny an old man his dying wish?”


    This week’s episode is all about the powerful pull of home. We start with a story about Dave’s neighbours Eugene and Maria and their longing for their hometown of Rendi. And in our second story, an event in Dave’s Big Narrows brings back a cascade of memories.


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    47 mins
  • Myths and Magic – The Mermaid and Other Mysteries & Hello, Monster
    Oct 25 2024

    “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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    55 mins
  • In Over Your Head - Dave and the Cell Phone & Dave Goes Babysitting
    Oct 18 2024

    “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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    50 mins
  • The Arthurs
    Oct 11 2024
    Our Thanksgiving tradition: The Arthur Awards! Two more of our favourite Vinyl Cafe Arthur Awards.

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    32 mins
  • Listen Carefully - Music Lessons & Rock of Ages
    Oct 4 2024

    “The day Annie began violin lessons was the most exciting day of her life."


    This week’s episode is all about music. It was such an integral part of both the radio show and the touring show. We have two music stories for you today. The first story is about the trials and tribulations of music lessons. In the second, a departed friend is celebrated in song. You’ll even briefly hear Stuart’s dulcet tones as he sings along!


    For more information about the sound sculpture Forty-Part Motet see https://www.gallery.ca/whats-on/exhibitions-and-galleries/janet-cardiff-forty-part-motet-2


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    33 mins
  • Gone to the Dogs - Le Morte D’Arthur
    Sep 27 2024

    “He was a great dog.”


    Today on the podcast, two stories about dogs – one of my favourite subjects! The first is about Dave’s two dogs: Scout and, of course, Arthur. The second is a listener story about a remarkably faithful friend.


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    36 mins