Live from The Formosa Tea House and Acts of Volition Radio started Canada’s toggle-wheel turning, but there are many other podcasting pioneers whose efforts and episodes have distinguished Canada on the global podcasting map.
★ Tod Maffin describes who and what the early adopters were doing:
Below you’ll find a few of Canada’s earliest podcasts. Show samples are included.
The Bob and AJ Show
Montreal, Quebec
Nov. 27, 2004 – Ongoing
★ Hosted by Bob Goyetche and AJ
★ A podcast featuring good beer, good buddies and GREAT Tunes!
In Over Your Head.net
Montreal, Quebec
Nov. 9, 2004 – Jun 7, 2009
★ Hosted by Julien Smith
★ A podcast navigating the landscape of underground hip hop interspersed with social commentary.
The Skinny on Sports
Calgary, Alberta
Nov. 21, 2004 – Sept. 15, 2008.
★ Hosted by Matt and Andy Skinn
★ A weekly 10-minute podcast about the biggest sports stories in the news and around the world.
QN, formerly Quirky Nomads
Toronto, Ontario
Dec. 2, 2004 – Ongoing
★ Hosted by Sage Tyrtle
★ An eclectic podcast featuring fictional stories, games, political rants, interviews, overheard conversations, family annecdotes, fictional stories, historical events and more.
Vue D’Ici / (Seen From Here)
Montreal, Quebec
Dec. 24, 2004 – Feb. 15, 2008
★ Hosted by Marie-Chantale Turgeon
★ A podcast featuring music from indy rock to electro pop, band interviews, “geek news” and cultural commentary.
>☆ Special thanks to Shelagh Rogers, M-C Turgeon and CBC Radio for providing this audio. ☆
Radio Free Calamity
Toronto, Ontario
Feb. 25, 2005 – Dec. 29, 2006
★ Hosted by “Cruzette” and “Silent”
★ A podcast featuring banter, comedy, music and life — from the perspective of a 13 year-old girl and her 8 year old brother.
Electric Sky Podcast
Ottawa, Ontario
April 30, 2005 – Ongoing
★ Hosted by Mark Blevis
★ Featuring talk, music, interviews and ideas, Electric Sky is delivered in short, long and “behind the scenes” formats.
