MTP: Episode 123

Hello my friends. I hope you’re all keeping well. Needless to say, these are strange times in which we find ourselves. But I’m encouraged at the way most folks are banding together and helping one another to get through these dark days. Sometimes when you look for inspiration, it shows up when you least expect…

MTP: Episode 121

Hello my friends and welcome to 2020. It’s a new decade (OK – technically the new decade starts in 2021 but play along) and so we thought it was a good time to reflect on some of the amazing Canadian music released in the past 10 years. In fact there’s so much to celebrate that…

MTP: Episode 101

Hello friends and fans! It’s a new year and that means it’s time for our annual look back at the top records of the previous 12 months. As always, this isn’t a countdown (I hate those). Rather, it’s a very subjective view of a collection of tunes from some of the albums that really stood…

MTP: Episode 99

Hello everyone and thanks for tuning in to our program. This is indeed a milestone – one that’s over six years and 98 previous episodes in the making. And while reaching the century mark is certainly a big deal, there is real significance in Canada assigned to the number 99. Just ask the Great One.…

MTP: Episode 96

Hello my friends and welcome to the post-Stampede edition of the show. Yes, we all indulged in just the right amount of Western-themed shenanigans (some more than others!) but it’s time to get back to work. And I’m truly excited to bring you such an amazing lineup of indie and alternative acts this time out.…

MTP: Episode 94

Hello again everyone and welcome back to the program. I hope that wherever you are around the world, you’re all set for another hour of #RealGrownupMusic! There’s lots of great new songs to get to, so let’s dive right in, shall we? The Marking Time Podcast Episode 94 is a sweet ride of a show, packed full of all…

MTP: Episode 86

Hello friends and fans! Welcome to another amazing hour of real, grown-up music courtesy of the MTP. Once again, we’ve assembled some excellent tracks, both new and not-so-new, to tantalize your ears and engage your senses. In many ways, the Marking Time Podcast Episode 86 is the culmination of the past five years and previous 85 programs:…

MTP: Episode 67

Hello everyone – it’s great to be back with you again to share another hour of amazing music! As with each outing, I compile a sampling of new and classic songs which hopefully hang together as a cohesive collection of real, grown-up music I think will stand the test of time. But most importantly, I share tunes…

MTP: Episode 63

Hola amigos and welcome to another hour of real, grown-up music. Spring is in the air, so it’s time to pull together an appropriate soundtrack to accompany the longer days and cool beverages just around the corner. Enter the Marking Time Podcast Episode 63 as your ticket to vernal audio ecstasy. This hour of sonic goodness features…

MTP: Episode 58

Hello again my friends and welcome to the Marking Time Podcast Episode 58. I’ve got another hour of real, grown-up music for you to sample. In this episode, we feature new tracks from Stars, Hey Rosetta!, Johnny Marr, Jenn Grant, Turin Brakes, Arkells, Young the Giant and Sam Roberts Band. As it’s nearly Remembrance Day, I’ve…