Guests
Aug. 11, 2025
Dave Sturgeon: The Truth About Radio
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dave Sturgeon, a true veteran of the radio industry. With over 40 years of experience, Dave shared his journey from starting on-air in small-town Ontario to managing stations across North A...
Aug. 8, 2025
What The Sound Off Survey Said
For the last month we have been surveying listeners to the show.. and anyone else who clicked on our links. In all, the feedback was largely positive; as I expect it would be when you are asking high users of the product. Ove...
Aug. 4, 2025
Jeff Vidler: "Retired"
It was announced at Podcast Movement last year that Paul Riismandel would be taking over as President of Signal Hill Insights and Jeff Vidler would be stepping back from day-to-day duties, and segueing towards retirement. Music like a musician never stops being a musician, and a writer never stops …
July 28, 2025
Norma Jean Belenky: Where's the Money?
Norma Jean Belenky is the host of the Podbiz, and was fascinated by her global journey through podcasting and media. With experience living in seven countries, she brings a unique perspective to understanding podcast monetization. We explored her background, from teaching English in South Korea to …
July 21, 2025
Paul Ferguson: Local Is Still Alive and Well
Paul Ferguson, VP of Programming and Operations at Starboard Communications in Belleville, Ontario discusses radio in a very unique market. Belleville is free from corporate ownership.
July 14, 2025
Gordon Firemark: The Podcast Lawyer
Gordon Firemark is the podcast lawyer. I first had a chance to meet him at Podcast Movement in the late 10's. In 2022 I might have had a few cocktails when I asked him about how to manoeuvre cross-broder conflicts between podcasters. In this episode I ask the rest of the questions I had.
July 9, 2025
Rachel Gilbert: Due to Underwhelming Demand
Rachel Gilbert and I connected over microphones to discuss her perpetual reinvention in the world of audio.
We reminisced about her early days at Fanshawe College, her leap into radio, and the magic that made the Dave and Rachel Show such a staple for so many years. Hearing Rachel describe the c…
July 1, 2025
Alix Michaels: She Voice
I reconnect with Alix Michaels, tracing her journey from Winnipeg’s radio scene in the early 90s to her adventures across the US and back home again. We reminisce about the Winnipeg Radio Reunion, the unique energy of the city’s broadcast community, and the memorable personalities who shaped our ca…
June 23, 2025
JAR Podcast Solutions: Stories Through Sound
Jen Moss and Roger Nairn, co-founders of Jar Audio, a company that rebranded as Jar Podcast Solutions in July 2025. They are a Vancouver-based podcast company specializing in branded content. Jen and Roger discuss their backgrounds in radio and advertising, and how those experiences shaped their ap…
June 16, 2025
You Tell Me What's Next
This week’s episode marks nine years of the Sound Off Podcast , and it’s a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come—and where we’re going. From upgrading our sound and socials, bringing on sponsors, to adding video in a world ...
June 9, 2025
Neal Veglio: Peak Podmastery
I've known Neil Veglio from his ongoing posts on LinkedIn, but I thought it would be fun to just say hello in a line up at the Podcast Show in London last month. Neal is the founder of PodKnows, a podcast production and coaching company out of the UK. He agreed to come on the show to share his jour…
June 3, 2025
Rob Greenlee: What Is A Podcast in 2025?
What is a podcast in 2025? We called in Rob Greenlee to provide insights into the evolving landscape of podcasting, focusing on the rise of video podcasting. He discusses how platforms like YouTube and Spotify are reshaping the industry, challenging traditional RSS-based distribution. We tried to l…
May 28, 2025
Terry Evans: Broadcasting, Drumming and Bartending
I get back together with Terry Evans, the morning host at Edmonton's K97, to discuss life family and his new podcast Reluctantly. I warn you, we don't spend a ton of time talking about radio; more about radio life and family....
May 20, 2025
Steve Jones: Rethinking Cancon
Steve Jones is the president of Stingray Radio. If you have been following him on Linked In , (and you should) you have been presented with many wild examples of what qualifies as Canadian content on the radio. We all have our favourites. Mine are the collection of songs circa 1991 like Rod Stewart…
May 12, 2025
Fearless Fred Can't Load the Dishwasher Properly
It's been 8 and a half years since Fred has been on the show. He's not being ignored. I see him every year on various trips to Toronto. This year, I missed my spring trip so I thought we'd just record our usual call. We talked about Fred shares his transition from mornings at Edge 102 to afternoons…
May 6, 2025
Michael Osborne: Famous & Gravy
I interview Michael Osborne, co-host of the podcast Famous and Gravy - a podcast that explores the lives of deceased celebrities, going beyond typical obituaries to uncover lesser-known aspects of their stories. Co-created with Ahmed Kapoor during the COVID-19 lockdown, the podcast aims to understa…
April 30, 2025
Valerie Geller: Beyond Powerful Radio V3
Valerie Geller is back with an updated edition of Beyond Powerful Radio, a must-have guide for today’s audio communicators navigating podcasting, social media, storytelling, and AI. Six years in the making, the book will continue to act as a companion for any content creator.
Staying true to her…
April 23, 2025
Jordan Blair: Sweet Dreams Are Made of This
Jordan Blair first fell in love with the storytelling in podcasts.
April 8, 2025
Jeremy White: Radio Like A Mohawk
I catch up with Jeremy White, who left his position at Montreal's 92.5 The Beat in January 2023. He spoke at length about the challenges and limitations he faced while working at 92.5 The Beat in Montreal. After leaving the station, he transitioned to creating his own independent media platform, fo…
April 2, 2025
The Best Radio April Fool's Day Joke
Steve Kowch recounts one of radio's best April Fool's Day pranks ever. (Even if the joke hit a little too close to home for most listeners)
March 31, 2025
Bob Willette: Back From the Beach, Back on Radio
Bob Willette, a radio veteran who recently joined Indie 88 in Toronto after being let go from his program director role in Kingston. Matt and Bob discuss the challenges facing the radio industry, including corporate consolidation, content repurposing, and Canadian content regulations. Bob shares hi…
March 25, 2025
Heather Osgood: Podcast Advertising Playbook
Heather Osgood is the owner of True Native Media, and returns to talk about the same thing we talked about last time - podcast monetization strategies. A lot has changed since Heather's last visit on the show, but one thing that has not changed is suggesting podcasters consider their niche audience…
March 18, 2025
Mike Farwell: Curious, Interested, Opinionated, Stubborn
Mike Farwell is a testament to passion and perseverance in broadcasting. He started as a teacherand quickly realized radio was his true calling. His career began in the small market of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, where he l...
March 10, 2025
Ashley Greco: Radio Obsessed
Ashley Greco discusses her career journey from high school to becoming a morning host at Pure Country in Ottawa. She recounts her early experiences, including moving schools, finding purpose in theater, and starting a high school radio station. Ashley details her career progression, from internship…