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Witchpolice Radio

Witchpolice Radio

Acclaimed Manitoba-centric music interview podcast. Hosted by Winnipeg journalist and massive record nerd Sam Thompson. Music talk radio, broadcasting from 2012 "til forever. DIY or die.

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00:32:07

WR978: Irvin Miller

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/03/30

I sat down with Irvin Miller, a recent transplant to Winnipeg (via Nova Scotia), for a conversation about soul, country, folk, and especially gospel music.His sound is a throwback to the 1950s and ‘60s, and he’s working on new music inspired by a wide array of influences. We talk about all of that and more! Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page! This episode brought to you by our pals

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00:33:34

WR977: Trauma Shot

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/03/26

Good chat on this episode with two members of crossover thrash outfit Trauma Shot!Tune in for a conversation about their brand-spankin' new EP, ‘Where Weakness Dies’, shifting toward more hardcore influences, and much more… Note: this one jumped the queue a little bit because the new EP just came out a day or two ago, so it was a little time-sensitive. Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page! This episode

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00:32:57

WR976: Yer Mum

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/03/18

Fun hang with long-running local screaming enthusiasts Yer Mum, who are capping off more than a dozen years of punk rock with one last hurrah!Stay tuned for a conversation about Yer Mum’s last show (March 28 at the Osborne Taphouse), songs that never got recorded, jumping over people on skateboards, their actual mums’ opinions on the band, and more… Note: one of the band members had kind of a shitty connection, so it can be a bit choppy when he speaks, but it doesn't detract

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00:32:57

WR976: Yer Mum

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/03/18

Fun hang with long-running local screaming enthusiasts Yer Mum, who are capping off more than a dozen years of punk rock with one last hurrah!Stay tuned for a conversation about Yer Mum’s last show (March 28 at the Osborne Taphouse), songs that never got recorded, jumping over people on skateboards, their actual mums’ opinions on the band, and more… Note: one of the band members had kind of a shitty connection, so it can be a bit choppy when he speaks, but it doesn't detract

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02:20:14

In memoriam: Jory Strachan

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/03/11

These episodes are the absolute worst. I realize that with the sheer quantity of podcasts I do, the odds are that some of the people I've interviewed are going to pass away too soon, but it's never any easier. This episode compiles various appearances on the show by Jory Strachan, who was a member of the bands 1971 and Rust Owl, and made solo music under the name Wrecker. Jory was just the nicest guy. He was on the show a few times over the years talking about various projects,

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00:29:14

WR974: Odd Doll Records

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/03/05

Manitoba has a new record label! This episode features my conversation with Elise Roller of Odd Doll Records!We talk about launching a women-owned label, releasing music by local artists like Kelly Bado — whose new single is Odd Doll’s first-ever release — and much more! Note: this episode was supposed to come out a little earlier, but I got sick and it got delayed. Sorry!Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon

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00:29:14

WR974: Odd Doll Records

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/03/05

Manitoba has a new record label! This episode features my conversation with Elise Roller of Odd Doll Records!We talk about launching a women-owned label, releasing music by local artists like Kelly Bado — whose new single is Odd Doll’s first-ever release — and much more! Note: this episode was supposed to come out a little earlier, but I got sick and it got delayed. Sorry!Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon

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00:44:35

WR973: Empaths in Retrograde (with guest host Stiff...

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2025/02/28

Hey look, it’s a guest host! The inimitable Stiff Wiggle is back in the hosting chair, in conversation with “garage rock indie folk alternative subpar supergroup” Empaths in Retrograde! Tune in for a chat about their brand new debut album, which is the subject of a release party Friday, Feb. 28 at Osborne Taphouse, and much more! Need more of guest host Stiff Wiggle? Check out episode 914 (July 2024). Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on

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00:44:35

WR973: Empaths in Retrograde (with guest host Stiff...

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/02/28

Hey look, it’s a guest host! The inimitable Stiff Wiggle is back in the hosting chair, in conversation with “garage rock indie folk alternative subpar supergroup” Empaths in Retrograde! Tune in for a chat about their brand new debut album, which is the subject of a release party Friday, Feb. 28 at Osborne Taphouse, and much more! Need more of guest host Stiff Wiggle? Check out episode 914 (July 2024). Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on

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00:36:50

WR972: Jordan Basso

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/02/23

It’s been a few years since Jordan Basso made music at the helm of country rockers The Moonlit Road.After putting that project to bed, Jordan has focused on a very prolific solo project, with two albums released already in 2025 (the instrumental 'Trying Honesty' and the singer-songwriter 'In My Space'.)Tune in for our conversation about raw, live recordings, instrumental music, and much more!Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the

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00:39:55

WR971: Pink Snot

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2025/02/17

Local “no core” punks Pink Snot are on the verge of releasing the new long-player ‘Dead Messenger’, so we sat down for a conversation about punk rock concept albums, the way their sound has progressed, some huge upcoming shows, and more!Note: As sometimes happens when interviewing a group of people (in the same room) remotely, there are some weird echo things that happen occasionally on this one, where it may sound like one of the band members' voices has temporarily doubled. I

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00:30:59

WR970: Dub City Foundation

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/02/12

It’s reggae time! Here's my conversation with Neil Wood, frontman of local roots seven-piece Dub City Foundation!We talk about the band’s upcoming Valentine’s Day bash (Feb. 14 at X-Cues with Rockalypso and Robert Andreas), converting rock fans to reggae, and much more. Other reggae episodes you might enjoy: #680 with Lyberal (April 2022), #933 with Adojah Balance Kapone (Sept. 2024), #856 with Black Lantern (Dec. 2023), #729 with Natalya (Oct. 2022). Want to support this

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00:30:59

WR970: Dub City Foundation

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/02/12

It’s reggae time! Here's my conversation with Neil Wood, frontman of local roots seven-piece Dub City Foundation!We talk about the band’s upcoming Valentine’s Day bash (Feb. 14 at X-Cues with Rockalypso and Robert Andreas), converting rock fans to reggae, and much more. Other reggae episodes you might enjoy: #680 with Lyberal (April 2022), #933 with Adojah Balance Kapone (Sept. 2024), #856 with Black Lantern (Dec. 2023), #729 with Natalya (Oct. 2022). Want to support this

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00:34:42

WR969: Mad Lack

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/02/07

Metalcore power trio Mad Lack (from the teeming metropolis of The Pas) is on the show! Tune in for a conversation about their new music, the scene up north, not having a bass player, the way they’ve been received by Winnipeg’s metal community, and more! Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a

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00:34:42

WR969: Mad Lack

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/02/07

Metalcore power trio Mad Lack (from the teeming metropolis of The Pas) is on the show! Tune in for a conversation about their new music, the scene up north, not having a bass player, the way they’ve been received by Winnipeg’s metal community, and more! Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a

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00:39:49

WR968: Rob Crooks

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/02/03

Rob Crooks is back on the podcast! Good chat about the excellent new ‘Music People’ album (Saskatoon Folk Rap Records), concept albums, favourite artists turning out to be scumbags, Winnipeg-centric cover art, and much more. Rob was a co-host of this podcast back in the early days, but he's appeared as an interviewee numerous times as well. If you want more, check out episodes #916 (July 2024 with Epic), #853 (Dec. 2023 with Kitz Willman), #773 (March 2023), #657 (Jan. 2022 with

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00:22:41

WR967: Closetjudas Live Session

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/01/28

After the success (in the sense that it actually worked) of the first attempt at recording a live set at my house, I'm planning on doing a bunch more of these. Interviews will remain the focus of the podcast, but every once in a while, you'll get some live music. This episode features alt-rock singer-songwriter Closetjudas performing five songs live and direct from the relative comfort of my dining room (which has decent sound, for some reason). Need more Closetjudas? Check out

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00:22:41

WR967: Closetjudas Live Session

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/01/28

After the success (in the sense that it actually worked) of the first attempt at recording a live set at my house, I'm planning on doing a bunch more of these. Interviews will remain the focus of the podcast, but every once in a while, you'll get some live music. This episode features alt-rock singer-songwriter Closetjudas performing five songs live and direct from the relative comfort of my dining room (which has decent sound, for some reason). Need more Closetjudas? Check out

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00:51:54

WR966: Ilya Osachuk

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/01/16

It's a conversation with jazz bassist Ilya Osachuk about his excellent debut record, ‘The Answer’, working with (and learning from) some of Winnipeg’s finest players, moving to New York to pursue musical dreams, and much more!Ilya is releasing the album locally with a hometown Winnipeg show at the Gas Station Theatre Jan. 17!Please note this was recorded a few weeks ago, but didn't get released until now because of my year-end episodes. Want to support this podcast? Get access

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00:51:54

WR966: Ilya Osachuk

Witchpolice Radio ·

2025/01/16

It's a conversation with jazz bassist Ilya Osachuk about his excellent debut record, ‘The Answer’, working with (and learning from) some of Winnipeg’s finest players, moving to New York to pursue musical dreams, and much more!Ilya is releasing the album locally with a hometown Winnipeg show at the Gas Station Theatre Jan. 17!Please note this was recorded a few weeks ago, but didn't get released until now because of my year-end episodes. Want to support this podcast? Get access

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