En iyi Vinyl Cafe podcastleri (2024)

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Christmas Chaos - Mary Turlington and Polly Anderson’s Christmas Collision & Ferrets for Christmas 53:56

6d ago53:56

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“He stuck his head in the dryer. It was not the wisest decision.” Today on the pod, two more stories of festive shenanigans. Mary and Polly try to outdo each other as the ultimate party planner, while the neighbourhood races to keep up. And in our second story, Sam smuggles home a fragrant guest for the Christmas holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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Cape Breton Christmas - Morley’s Christmas Present & Dave’s Christmas Parade 49:21

14d ago49:21

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“Genius should never be confused with desperation.” Woohoo! It’s time to play some Christmas stories. This week, two stories from Dave’s hometown of Big Narrows. In the first, Dave tries to find the perfect gift to win Morley’s heart; in the second, his homemade float causes chaos in the Christmas parade! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Getting Older - The Cruise & A Case of the Dwindles 49:25

21d ago49:25

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“Bad things happen at sea.” Today’s episode is all about aging – in the best possible way! Mistakenly booked onto a seniors’ cruise, Dave has more fun than he could ever have imagined. And in our second story Morley learns that her mom’s independence is something to celebrate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Jobs - Newsboy Dave & On-Stage Defibrillator 48:34

28d ago48:34

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“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…

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Remembrance – Zaidie’s story 52:44

1M ago52:44

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“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”. Hosted on Acast…

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Home - Rendi & Fire at the Old Town Hall 46:59

1M ago46:59

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“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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Myths and Magic – The Mermaid and Other Mysteries & Hello, Monster 54:33

2M ago54:33

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“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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In Over Your Head - Dave and the Cell Phone & Dave Goes Babysitting 49:43

2M ago49:43

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“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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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The Arthurs 31:46

2M ago31:46

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Our Thanksgiving tradition: The Arthur Awards! Two more of our favourite Vinyl Cafe Arthur Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Listen Carefully - Music Lessons & Rock of Ages 33:21

2M ago33:21

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“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 i…

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Gone to the Dogs - Le Morte D’Arthur 35:48

3M ago35:48

35:48

“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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Change - Stephanie Goes to University & Carl’s Retirement 47:52

3M ago47:52

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“Carl didn’t want to retire.” Today on the podcast, two stories about embracing change. Dave’s neighbour Carl Lowbeer (and his wife Gerda) get to grips with a major change in their lives: retirement! And Stephanie starts her new life at university. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Congregation of Adults - Sam’s Predictions 36:27

3M ago36:27

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“I made predictions. They are all coming true.” This week, we’re talking about kids and independence. In our story, Sam gets guidance from an unexpected source: a fortune teller named Madame Nina. And we have a very special script: about trust, and hope, and goodness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dave Goes Back to School - Dave Gives a Speech & Planet Boy 54:33

3M ago54:33

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“He came downstairs in a Grateful Dead t-shirt and a pair of bell bottoms.” Welcome back for Season 4 of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe! This week, two stories about school: Dave gets nervous about presenting to a class at university; while Sam and Murphy go to their first school dance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Season 4 – Starting September 6th 0:55

3M ago0:55

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We’re so excited to be back next week with Season 04 of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe. Join us for hilarious Vinyl Cafe stories and inspiring scripts by Stuart McLean. Here's a sneak peek... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bonus Episode: The Boy Who Went Over the Falls 48:09

4M ago48:09

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In this bonus episode you’ll hear my conversation with Roger Woodward, the boy who went over the falls. You loved hearing his remarkable story in our Niagara Falls episode (back in October 2023) and wanted to hear more. Roger and I had a great time catching up and I learned so much more about that momentous day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Bonus Episode: Bloopers II 21:54

5M ago21:54

21:54

By popular request, for our first bonus episode of season 3, this is part II of Stuart and I in studio, back in 2011, talking - and laughing - about some of his most hilarious bloopers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Summertime - Mexican Climbing Mint & Summer of Stars 48:40

6M ago48:40

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“There is nothing like a neighbour throwing money about their garden to make you feel bad about yours.” It's summer all the way on this week’s episode. In our first story, Mary Turlington unwittingly trips off a chain of events that get heated under the summer sun. And in the second, Sam and Murphy have the summer of a lifetime in Big Narrows, Cape…

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Sam - Boy Wanted 41:54

6M ago41:54

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“It was Sam’s first year in high school. And it was not going well.” Sam’s turn this week: We have a story about Sam’s first job and about finding his passion. Plus, an essay from Stuart McLean about his first jobs. Including his life-changing experience at summer camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Stephanie - Steph’s Statistics Exam & In the Weeds 56:06

6M ago56:06

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“How bad could it be? Statistics. That’s how bad it could be.” This week, two stories about Dave and Morley’s daughter, Stephanie – Stephanie at school and at work. Jess talks about Stuart’s goals in writing those stories and what they show us about success … and failure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Road Trip! - Cat in the Car 43:29

7M ago43:29

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“Whenever the cat is around, things seem to go wrong.” This week, Dave discovers a stowaway on the family road trip, with hilarious consequences. And Jess shares two more of Stuart McLean’s Postcards from Canada: from St John’s, NFLD in the east and Powell River, B.C. in the west. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Kindness - Wally 50:28

7M ago50:28

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“Not everyone in the world is cut out to be a school janitor.” We’re full of the milk of human kindness on this week’s podcast. We play Stuart’s heartwarming interview with one of our favourite Arthur Award winners and Jess awards an Arthur of her own – to a Vinyl Cafe character! Plus, a Dave and Morley story that you may not have heard before. Hos…

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The Promise of Summer - The Man Who Punched Trees & Rosemary Honey 54:08

7M ago54:08

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“A hive of bees is like a harvest kitchen. They gather up the summer: the heat of the sun, the warmth of the rain…” This week on the podcast, two Stuart McLean stories to whet your appetite for summer. In the first, Dave remembers an incredible woodland encounter from his youth in Cape Breton; in the second, Eugene puts Sam and Murphy on the trail …

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Bucking Bronco (aka Mother’s Day) - Sam’s Underwear & Harrison Ford’s Toes 59:51

7M ago59:51

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“It started like a sprint. One moment you were standing still, and the next you were running as fast as you could.” Hold on tight! On today’s show, in time for Mother’s Day, two Vinyl Cafe stories about motherhood. And Jess shares a backstory about her own experiences – cue the bucking bronco! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

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Food Glorious Food - No Tax on Truffles 43:09

7M ago43:09

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“It says it’s one of the most wonderful tastes in the world.” It’s a gastronomical episode of the podcast today. Stuart loved writing about his favourite foods – both in fiction and non-fiction – and Jess has gathered some great examples of both for today’s show. Plus a hilariously endearing story about Sam’s first passion. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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The Cricket - The Cricket & I Need to Pee 29:35

8M ago29:35

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“He’s not well, Stuart.” We’re going way back today with two pieces from pre-Vinyl Cafe days! One is a favourite you’ve been requesting, back from Stuart McLean’s regular appearances on Peter Gzowski’s Morningside. (Spoiler alert: You’ll see what happens when two presenters get the giggles on live radio.) Excerpt from Morningside reproduced by perm…

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The Alchemy of Audience - Dad is Dying & Odd Jobs 57:23

8M ago57:23

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“There are only so many holes a man can cut in his own house before he is told to stop.” Today on the show, two classic Stuart McLean stories, including Odd Jobs. That’s the one where Dave tries his hand at some home renovations, with hilarious consequences. And Jess has a backstory about the magic of Vinyl Cafe audiences. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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Spring – The Fish Head 46:16

8M ago46:16

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“I guess I figured having a fish head could come in handy.” On this week’s episode Stuart celebrates the joys of birding and the Spring bird migration. And we have two springy stories, including a favourite from the Vinyl Cafe story exchange. To submit your short, true story to the Story Exchange, send it to vinylcafe@vinylcafe.com. Hosted on Acast…

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Marriage - Dave and the Duck & Margaret Gets Married 55:34

8M ago55:34

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“There is nothing like a wedding to addle people’s minds.” Today on the pod we have two hilarious stories about marriage and proposal. In the first, Dave loses his wedding ring and fears it may have been swallowed by a duck! In the second, Dave’s mom Margaret surprises everyone by agreeing to marry again. And Jess shares her own experience of weddi…

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Seeds of Hope - The Fig Tree & Morley’s Garden 40:41

9M ago40:41

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“Eugene’s fig tree is the best-known tree in the neighbourhood.” We’re all about gardening on the podcast this week, with two Dave and Morley stories about the act of faith and hope that goes into creating a garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What’s in a Name? - Skunks 43:23

9M ago43:23

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“It was 4:30 in the morning and Dave was having a nightmare about something that smelled bad.” On today’s episode we have a fragrant story from way back. And Jess chats in studio with Stuart’s old friends David and Elizabeth, who share how Morley got her name—and surprise Jess with some entertaining backstories of their own! Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Sap’s Running! - Dave Makes Maple Syrup 35:43

9M ago35:43

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“It is the best maple syrup I have ever had, said Sam.” We’re celebrating one of the wonders of spring on the pod this week: Stuart waxes lyrical about his favourite tipple, maple syrup, then tells a story about the time Dave tried to make his own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Wisdom of Children - Annie’s Turn & Dave and the Roller Coaster 55:38

9M ago55:38

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“The kids were always up to something in the Narrows.” This week’s episode is all about kids and what we can learn from them. The first story relates an adventure from when Dave was a boy. In the second, Dave’s adventures continue, with a little help from his son Sam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Literary Structures - Dave’s Inferno & Labour Pains 55:23

10M ago55:23

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“By the end of the first trimester, Dave had put on 12lbs.” A surprising theme links our two stories this week. In the first, Dave has a hellish trip to the grocery store—and Jess has a backstory about what shopping with Stuart was really like. Our second story takes us back to the early days of Dave and Morley’s relationship, when Morley is pregna…

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Trapped - Rat-a-tat-tat & Dave Buys a Coffin 53:32

10M ago53:32

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"He was about to climb in—just for a second, just to see…" Poor Dave gets himself into some tight situations in both this week’s stories. And Jess explores the snapshots of detail that enrich them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Glide - The Greatest Hockey Game Ever Played 55:03

10M ago55:03

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“'They tried to stop us,' says the old man. 'But we kept playing.'” More about the joy of winter sports on this week’s pod. Including Stuart’s ode to skating from Jasper, Alberta. And a beautiful Big Narrows story about a memorable game of hockey from long ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Valentine’s Day - Holland 32:41

10M ago32:41

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“It was the greatest skate of her life.” Love is in the air today on the pod, with a Dave and Morley origin story—the one about how they first met. For our second story, we’re bringing back the Vinyl Cafe Story Exchange, with one of our favourite listener love stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Occupational Hazards - Kenny Wong and the Tank of Tranquility & Tree Planting 43:54

10M ago43:54

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“The secret to planting more trees, is to plant more trees.” We have two hilarious Vinyl Cafe stories for you on today’s pod. Stories of things that happen at work. In the first, Kenny helps Dave out with something at the store. In our second story, Steph experiences a summer job like no other. And Jess digs into the research process behind the sto…

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Stories Ahead of Their Time - Toilet Training the Cat & Dave Versus the Flu 55:07

11M ago55:07

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"Galway began flushing the toilet again in the autumn…" This week, two Dave and Morley stories that, in hindsight, seem strangely prescient. In the first, a fan favourite, Dave decides to teach Galway the cat a new skill. The second is a story that we haven’t felt comfortable playing in a long time. Jess explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Analog Dave - The Phone Message & The Razor’s Edge 59:40

11M ago59:40

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"It began simply enough. It began with a phone call." On today’s episode, two stories about technical difficulties. In our first story, Dave attempts an inventive solution to an ill-considered phone message left for the Turlingtons. In our second, an electric razor causes him problems at the airport. And Jess shares some stories about Stuart’s habi…

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I Resolve To… 45:13

11M ago45:13

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I resolve to organize upstairs. Welcome back for Season 3 of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe! We’re embracing the spirit of the New Year with a show all about resolutions and lists and getting things done. We start with an essay about Stuart’s fraught relationship with his to do list. And Jess has a backstory about her own relationship to lists and res…

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Season 3 - Starting January 12th 0:56

11M ago0:56

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A New Year = A New Season of Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe! So join us next week for Episode 1. Hilarious stories by Stuart McLean. Entertaining backstories and more by host Jess Milton. Here's a sneak peek... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Perfect, Imperfect Christmas - Christmas at the Turlingtons’ & Christmas on the Road 1:03:57

12M ago1:03:57

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“Family and friends, they sure mess up our lives…” For our final episode of this season, two classic Vinyl Cafe Christmas stories by Stuart McLean. Dave tries to make himself useful at Mary Turlington’s festive dinner party, with disastrous consequences. In our second story, the family experiences a very different kind of Christmas, special in its …

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May Contain Gravel - Rashida & Amir and the Great Gift-Giving & Polly Anderson’s Christmas Party 50:54

12M ago50:54

50:54

“Come and get me, copper!” We’ve got to know Dave and Morley’s neighbours well over the years. This week, two stories about the neighbourhood at Christmas. Holiday gift-giving gets a bit out of hand in our first story, while a punchbowl mix-up livens up the party (for some) in our second. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Christmas Presents - Christmas Presents & Christmas in the Narrows 49:50

1y ago49:50

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“I was thinking it would be fun if we made presents for each other this year” What’s the best gift you have ever received? On today’s podcast, Jess shares the surprising truth about her favourite gift, ever. Accompanied by two hilarious Dave and Morley stories about Christmas gifts and gift-giving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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The Turkey Story - Dave Cooks the Turkey & Dave on the Roof 38:14

1y ago38:14

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“Did you take the turkey out of the freezer?” Today is the day Dave Cooks the Turkey! Jess tells us why it gives her such pleasure to say those words on the pod today and plays the beloved turkey story that has become a Christmas tradition for so many. Also on today’s episode more of Dave’s festive shenanigans – in another hilarious story from the …

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Sounds Like… - Jim & Molly the Cat 41:07

1y ago41:07

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“Jim never had any intention of having any pets at all” To be fair to the other household critters (and no, we’re not talking about headlice again!), last week was dogs, so today we have a story about cats. One of our favourite characters, Jim Scoffield, finds a new friend while caring for his cat Molly. And Jess gets into some of the practical and…

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Doggone It! - Stanley & Arthur Takes the Cake 40:08

1y ago40:08

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“You know how loud he snores? Ninety decibels. That’s the equivalent of sleeping beside a pneumatic drill.” This week, two stories about dogs. Oh how we love them! Even if, like Stanley, they snore and have – um – “digestive problems”, or if, like Arthur, they add a whole new level of challenge to Dave and Morley’s important dinner party. Jess shar…

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Remembrance Day 57:21

1y ago57:21

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“There’s something about the ghosts who live in the house where you live. Some kind of an inexpressible pull between the people who have lived and loved under the same roof as you have.” Today, a Dave and Morley story that is seldom heard: a story about place, about history, and about remembering and sharing those histories with the next generation…

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Finding Beauty - Dave and Tommy & Murphy Kruger, Philatelist 58:33

1y ago58:33

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“Our daughter is living with a man who takes pictures of roadkill!” We’re dealing with difficult and weighty matters on this week’s episode. Yes, this week is all about art and beauty. Dave is slightly perturbed and not a little afraid to receive an invite to an art exhibit about roadkill. The artist is his daughter’s boyfriend, Tommy. And Jess sha…

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