MTP: Episode 131

Happy New Year everyone! While we can’t imagine anyone looking back fondly on 2020 just now, the fact is there was some truly amazing music released by Canadian artists during this most recent trip around the sun. And despite all the stuff we’d obviously like to overlook, we think a musical celebration is in order!…

MTP: Episode 126

Greetings friends and fans! It’s the perfect day for another fresh hour of #RealGrownupMusic – just in time for summer listening. Hey, it’s obviously a weird time right now. But we’re doing our part to provide a positive, upbeat soundtrack to help you navigate these rough waters. The Marking Time Podcast Episode 126 delivers a timely…

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 109

Hi again everyone and welcome back to our program. It’s hard to believe the year’s almost finished and we’re approaching another festive season. Fear not, for before we get into the mistletoe we have one final hour of real, grownup music to help you through the end of November. The Marking Time Podcast Episode 109 is purpose-built…

MTP: Episode 91

Hello everyone and welcome to 2017.  It seems our holiday hangover lasted a bit longer than usual, hence the delay of our annual retrospective to nearly the end of January.  But I think it’s fair to say 2016 was a remarkable year, if not for any of the right reasons.  Still, there was some amazing music…

MTP: Episode 87

Hello and a hearty welcome back to all you friends and fans of the program. We’re already half way through October and it’s time to share another 60-ish minutes of real, grown-up music with you. Behold the Marking Time Podcast Episode 87, an instant classic bookended by two great Canadian artists (Sam Roberts Band and Arcade…

MTP: Episode 83

Welcome back to the program everyone. It’s a great time to be a fan of #RealGrownupMusic as there are so many amazing artists making truly remarkable music right now. Summer’s in full swing and we have the tunes to keep your good times going all day and well after dark. Case in point, I present…

MTP: Episode 61

Hello everyone and Happy New Year! I hope you’re ready for some real, grown-up music to kick off 2015. To do that, we’re taking one last look back at 2014 and featuring some of out favourite albums of last year. The Marking Time Podcast Episode 61 showcases 90 minutes of music, highlighting twenty-four albums of note. We…

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…

MTP: Episode 52

Hi everyone and welcome to the Marking Time Podcast Episode 52. Summer is in full bloom now, so an appropriate soundtrack is definitely in order. And by that I mean a playlist for friends and frivolity. Patios and parties. Food, fun and festivities! (I think you get the drift.)   After all, summer can be so…