The first time Greg Rekus was on the podcast was way back in 2014 — so he’s been appearing on the show for a full decade now — and he remains one of my favourite people to interview.

Here's our conversation about his latest LP, 'Sinners go to Church, Saints go to Jail' the ins and outs of heavy touring, and the idea that while DIY is great, DIT (Do It Together) is far more important.

Need more Rekus in your life? Check out episodes #056 (Jan. 2014), #218 (Feb. 2017), #450 (Jan. 2020), #718 (Aug. 2022), and a micro-interview on #584 (April 2021).

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A few years back, I was on an episode of 'Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi', talking about the ‘90s Winnipeg ska scene alongside members of Whole Lotta Milka. Also on that episode (in a separate interview) was Aaron Carnes, author (and podcast host) of 'In Defense of Ska'.

Aaron has a new expanded edition of his book coming out soon, so — even though he’s not local — we sat down and nerded out about the book, Canadian ska and its near-total anonymity in the U.S., revamping ska’s image, mozzarella sticks, and more!

Check out our conversation, and thank you for occasionally indulging me when I make episodes that have little to no connection to Manitoba music. Back to actual local shit next episode, I promise.

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Guest hosts, get yer guest hosts here! That familiar voice behind the mic on this one is Stefan Richard, one-time host of Ever Sick! Podcast, Thick n' Sweaty, etc. You may have also seen him hanging out in a wrestling ring or two.

Stefan filled in on an episode and interviewed alt-rock singer-songwriter Orvis (Thomas) about his new EP, his country side with Orvis and his Higher Guns, and much more!

Need more Orvis in your life? Hear a micro-interview with him on episode #576 (March 2021), and a full podcast on #820 (Aug. 2023).

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If Sheena Legrand’s name doesn’t ring a bell, her music might — before a decade-long hiatus from recording, she released three albums under the name Sheena Grobb.

On this episode, I chat with Sheena about her new name, new sound, and new outlook! We also get into her recent singles, the experience of direct — rather than cryptic — songwriting, and much more!

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It should come as no surprise to regular listeners that I really dig the work of local drummer/composer Tetyana Haraschuk (making her fourth appearance on the podcast), but her new record, ‘Until the Sun Comes’, takes things to the next level.

Here's our conversation about the album — an emotional, boundary-pushing companion piece to a new documentary film based around Tetyana’s interviews with Ukrainian war refugees.

It’s heavy subject matter, but focusing on the impact of war on individual civilians… and then translating their anxiety, fear, aspirations, etc. into a motherfucker of a great jazz record… you just gotta hear it.

Need to hear more from Tetyana? Check out her appearances on episodes #630 (Oct. 2021), #698 (June 2022), and #816 (Aug. 2023)

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More than a decade since his last release as Ripping Hammer (and since his last appearance on this podcast!), Damian Purdy is back with an excellent new tape, ‘Ripping Hammer III’!

Here's our conversation about the album, releasing music every 10 years or so, personal music that doesn’t necessarily sound personal, and much more…

Need more from Ripping Hammer? Here's Damian's first appearance on the podcast, #016, way back in March of 2013.

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I caught up with Evan Chandler, frontman of local rawk powerhouse Northern Royals, to talk about their upcoming EP, introducing heavier elements to the band’s sound, embracing the “radio rock” label, and much more!

Need more Royals? Check out episodes #306 (Aug. 2018) and #517 (Sept. 2020).

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Two very different albums, one blockbuster release show! Great conversation on this episode with Devon Gillingham and Theresa Thor, both of whom are dropping brand new records on Aug. 24 at the West End Cultural Centre!

We chat about the releases — one free-jazz meets alt-rock, the other sad avant-pop piano songs — as well as the mechanics behind doing a double album release, what kind of audience they expect, and much more!

This episode marks Devon's first appearance on the podcast to date, but Theresa is a familiar name and voice to longtime listeners. She appeared solo on episode #500 (July 2020), and as a member of the mighty Bicycle Face on episodes #169 (March 2016) and #739 (Nov. 2022)!

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Guest host Greg Soden (of Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi) is back, and this one is right in his wheelhouse: it's an interview with Propagandhi drummer Jord Samolesky!

Propagandhi recently announced that they're in the studio recording their eighth LP -- their first since 2017's Victory Lap. Greg and Jord talk about the band's latest happenings and much more.

Need more Propagandhi in your life? Obviously check out the entire Unscripted Moments archive (including a different interview with Jord that just came out), but you can also hear singer/guitarist Chris Hannah on an early Witchpolice episode (#100, Nov. 2014) and bassist Todd Kowalski on episode #624 (Sept. 2021).

Big shoutout to Greg for helping out with some episodes recently (he's also on #910, #912 and #920). This is the last one you'll hear with him in the guest-host chair for the forseeable future, but there will be a few more episodes with other guest hosts throughout the summer (and beyond...?), although I'll still be hosting the majority of 'em.

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Good chat about ‘90s funk rock, using jazz vocal training with heavy music, and more with two members of Sunbreather, who have a new EP coming out soon!

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