The Dawg and Gus Show

🎙️ FROM OTTAWA TO THE WORLD — TAZ BENTII JOINS DAWG & GUS!

Ottawa has a growing hip-hop scene, and Taz Bentii is determined to put it on the map.

The young rapper has been making moves far beyond his hometown, recording in major American music markets, touring, collaborating with TVGUCCI and connecting with industry heavyweights like DJ Holiday and Big Heff.

But behind the music is a young artist with big ambitions and a genuine connection to where he comes from.

We sit down with Taz to talk about his early days making music, developing his signature melodic sound, navigating the challenges of the music business and the inspiration behind projects like Eleven Eleven and The Kid From Ottawa.

We also get into his single “REALEST,” building relationships in the American hip-hop industry, what it takes to stand out in today's crowded music scene and why he believes Ottawa has the talent to compete on a much bigger stage.

It's a conversation about ambition, determination, music and representing your hometown — with the usual Dawg and Gus laughs along the way.

🎧 Taz Bentii on The Dawg and Gus Show.

Turn it up and get to know an artist who's working to put the 613 on the map.

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George Stroumboulopoulos: Strombo Meets Dawg and Gus

Some episodes mark a milestone. This is one of them.

This time, Strombo is answering the questions.

George Stroumboulopoulos joins Dawg and Gus for a full-length conversation with a man who has made a career out of connecting with people.

From watching Strombo conduct interviews to sitting down and interviewing him ourselves—this is a huge moment for our podcast.

To George: thank you for giving us your time. To everyone who’s listened, shared an episode, or cheered us on: you’re part of this moment, too.

Turn it up, settle in, and celebrate this one with us. Follow the show and share the episode to help us keep building.

🎙️ BIF NAKED joins The Dawg and Gus Show.

There aren't many artists who have lived a story quite like hers.

Bif Naked has gone from Canada's underground punk scene to platinum records and songs like “Spaceman,” “Moment of Weakness,” “Lucky” and “I Love Myself Today” — all while navigating a life filled with some extraordinary highs and incredibly difficult battles.

Now, she's telling that story in a whole new way.

We talk about the award-winning Bif Naked documentary, what it was like allowing cameras that deeply into her life, and seeing decades of memories — good and bad — played back on screen.

Bif also tells us about an upcoming movie project, her continued love of acting and what's coming next creatively.

Then there's the music.

Her latest album CHAMPION marked her first full studio record in 15 years, and she's already continuing that momentum with new music including “Snowblinded” and her latest single, “Lift Me Up.”

We get into all of it — music, movies, survival, cancer, positivity, getting older, relationships, creativity and why Bif Naked still approaches life with the same rebellious spirit that made Canada fall in love with her in the first place.

And yes… there are plenty of laughs along the way.

🎧 Bif Naked on The Dawg and Gus Show.

Turn it up.

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🎙️ Pour the wine — Anna Lewis is hanging out with Dawg & Gus. 🍷

Calgary country singer-songwriter Anna Lewis joins us to talk music, songwriting, Nashville, relationships and what it really takes to build a career as an independent artist.

Anna's country-pop sound draws inspiration from artists like Kacey Musgraves and Maren Morris, but she's quickly creating a lane that's distinctly her own.

We get into the story behind “Me, Myself & Wine,” having her music played on SiriusXM's Top of the Country, performing across Canada and Nashville, and her latest single “Love That's Easy.”

That new track takes on modern dating from the opposite direction — instead of another heartbreak anthem, Anna wrote about believing that the right relationship can actually feel genuine, safe and… easy.

We talk about where that idea came from, turning real life into songs, navigating the Canadian music industry and where she wants to take things next.

🎧 Get to know Anna Lewis on The Dawg and Gus Show.

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🎙️ The man behind some of Ottawa music's most memorable images joins Dawg & Gus.

Photographer Sean Sisk has spent decades with a camera in his hands, capturing musicians, concerts, personalities and unforgettable moments across Ottawa and beyond.

From the chaos and adrenaline of the Bluesfest photo pit to magazine covers, portraits and photographing some of the biggest names in music, Sean takes us behind the lens and shares what it's really like to make a career capturing moments that only happen once.

But we also talk about the moment when everything changed.

In 2023, Sean became critically ill with invasive Strep A and spent 15 weeks in hospital. He opens up about that experience, recovery, and returning to the people, music and photography he loves.

It's a conversation about photography, music, survival, community and appreciating the moments we sometimes take for granted.

📸 This is Sean Sisk on The Dawg and Gus Show.

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🎙️ From Saskatchewan to the Sudbury Bulldogs — Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat joins The Dawg and Gus Show.

Best known as Sanguinet on Shoresy, Harlan's journey to the screen is anything but ordinary. The Cree actor and musician from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation joins us to talk about breaking into acting, becoming Sanger, working alongside Jared Keeso and the Shoresy crew, and what the success of the show has meant to him.

We also dig into his roles in Prey, Die Alone and The Abandons, his love of music, Indigenous representation on screen, and what's ahead as his career continues to evolve.

Funny, laid-back and full of great stories — this is a side of Harlan you don't always get to see on screen.

🎧 Hit play and hang out with Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat, Dawg & Gus.

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Annika Catharina joins The Dawg and Gus Show!

The rising British Columbia country singer-songwriter has been building some serious momentum, with millions of streams, two #1 songs on SiriusXM’s Top of the Country and a semi-finalist spot in the 2025 SiriusXM Top of the Country competition.

We sit down with Annika to talk about her journey into music, finding her identity as a solo artist, songwriting, navigating the Canadian country scene and the experiences that have shaped both her life and her music.

We also dive into her new EP Up All Night — a seven-song project that pushes her country sound into rock and folk territory — and the breakout success of “Old Habit,” which has surpassed 800K streams on Spotify.

From where it started to where it’s headed, get to know Annika Catharina on this episode of The Dawg and Gus Show. 🎙️🤠🇨🇦

J Morris is back on The Dawg and Gus Show — and a lot has happened since his first visit.

Ottawa hip-hop artist, community builder and Cranium Arts Project co-founder J Morris joins us for round two to talk about the next chapter of his career — including taking his music overseas to Scotland, where he’ll perform at PITCH Scotland in Glasgow.

We also get into the continued growth of Cranium, his evolution after more than 20 years in music, and an unexpected new creative lane: becoming a children’s author. J talks about his book Little Ray and a Brighter Day, the upcoming The Adventures of Yo’ Dog, fatherhood, creativity, community and why he continues to find new ways to tell stories.

From Ottawa hip-hop to international stages, books and building opportunities for the next generation of artists — there’s a lot to catch up on.

🎙️ J Morris — Round Two on The Dawg and Gus Show

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Four Eyed Muscle Man — The Dawg and Gus Show

Ottawa’s Four Eyed Muscle Man joins Dawg and Gus for a deep dive into the music, personalities and experiences behind one of the city’s exciting alt-rock bands.

Featuring Soleil Crispin, Joseph Kuchar, Jeff Salvail and Joe Ivison, FEMM brings together influences ranging from alternative and indie rock to funk, blues, new wave and metal to create a sound distinctly their own.

We talk about the band’s beginnings, songwriting and creative process, Ottawa’s music community, performing live and the making of their self-titled debut album, recorded at Montreal’s legendary Hotel2Tango.

It’s a fun, wide-ranging conversation about creating original music, finding your sound and what it takes to keep pushing forward as an independent Canadian band.

🎧 Check out Four Eyed Muscle Man and their self-titled debut album after the episode.

Julie Neff joins Dawg & Gus to talk about the stories behind her debut album fine., navigating heartbreak, chronic illness, creativity, and building a career through honest songwriting. Known for her emotionally powerful voice and genre-blending sound, Julie opens up about the highs, the lows, and why vulnerability is at the heart of everything she creates.

An inspiring conversation with one of Canada's rising singer-songwriters that every music fan will appreciate.