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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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00:35:04

WR680: Lyberal

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/04/14

(NOTE: Lyberal's album release show, originally planned for Thursday, has been moved to June 24 due to the blizzard.) Winnipeg (via Cayman Islands) artist Lyberal, who is set to release his debut full-length, Island Hum, is on the podcast!We talked about his influences beyond the obvious reggae and dancehall vibes, gearing up for some big overseas festivals this summer, Manitoba’s burgeoning reggae community, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt

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00:30:17

WR679: Cheap Heat

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/04/11

The pro wrestling-inspired power-pop punks of Cheap Heatsat down for a quick interview on the podcast! We talked about their new record, the Rope Break Records label, using wrestling (which I, admittedly, don’t know much about) as subject matter/symbolism in their songs, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast onPatreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw

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00:30:17

WR679: Cheap Heat

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/04/11

The pro wrestling-inspired power-pop punks of Cheap Heat sat down for a quick interview on the podcast! We talked about their new record, the Rope Break Records label, using wrestling (which I, admittedly, don’t know much about) as subject matter/symbolism in their songs, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and

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00:48:37

WR678: Dirty Catfish Brass Band

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/04/08

For a decade straight, Winnipeg's Dirty Catfish Brass Band has been entertaining audiences and moving dancefloors.I sat down with four members to talk about their upcoming record, the challenges and logistics of being an eight-piece band during the pandemic, determining their set lists for their radically different types of shows (even funerals!) and more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast

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00:48:37

WR678: Dirty Catfish Brass Band

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/04/08

For a decade straight, Winnipeg's Dirty Catfish Brass Band has been entertaining audiences and moving dancefloors.I sat down with four members to talk abouttheir upcoming record, the challenges and logistics of being an eight-piece band during the pandemic, determining their set lists for their radically different types of shows (even funerals!) and more. This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast onPatreon! You can help out for

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00:50:28

WR677: Jon Krocker

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/04/03

Way back in 1982, electronic artist Jon Krocker made the fantastic Monolog album, which was released locally on cassette.Decades later, it found its way to the right ears and was reissued on vinyl by a U.S. label in 2018.We talked about his experiences creating electronic sounds in those early days, the record being rediscovered and why it continues to resonate with listeners, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone

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00:50:28

WR677: Jon Krocker

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/04/03

Way back in 1982, electronic artist Jon Krocker made the fantastic Monolog album, which was released locally on cassette.Decades later, it found its way to the right ears and was reissued on vinyl by a U.S. label in 2018.We talked about his experiences creating electronic sounds in those early days, the record being rediscovered and why it continues to resonate with listeners, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the

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00:34:12

WR676: Softswitch

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/31

Thanks for your patience over the past week. I didn't expect COVID to hit me so hard, but I'm back (well, recovering) with one of the delayed episodes -- an interview with Ryan and Suzy of post-punk power trio Softswitch!We talked about getting back into band mode after a long hiatus, their more stripped-down, heavier new sound, working on an upcoming new EP and much more!Want more? Softswitch was also on episode #338 back in 2018!This episode brought to you by our pals

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00:34:12

WR676: Softswitch

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/31

Thanks for your patience over the past week. I didn't expect COVID to hit me so hard, but I'm back (well, recovering) with one of the delayed episodes -- an interview with Ryan and Suzy of post-punk power trioSoftswitch!We talked about getting back into band mode after a long hiatus, their more stripped-down, heavier new sound, working on an upcoming new EP and much more!Want more? Softswitch was also on episode #338 back in 2018!This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Companyand by

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00:54:02

WR675: Eulogist

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/24

Local black metal/noise rock/hardcore/etc. outfit Eulogist were one of my favourite discoveries (you may have already been familiar with them) during the pandemic.I hung out with three members of the band and talked about their new lineup, in-progress album, the beauty of tapes, being a Winnipeg band with one member in Ontario, and more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by the Winterruption festival! Stay tuned to our social media to see how you can win some show

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00:54:02

WR675: Eulogist

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/24

Local black metal/noise rock/hardcore/etc. outfit Eulogist were one of my favourite discoveries (you may have already been familiar with them) during the pandemic.I hung out with three members of the band and talked about their new lineup, in-progress album, the beauty of tapes, being a Winnipeg band with one member in Ontario, and more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by the Winterruption festival! Stay tuned to our social media to see how

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00:40:19

WR674: Leonard Podolak of Home Routes

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/21

Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nousexecutive director Leonard Podolak(who you may recognize from The Duhks among many other projects) sat down to talk about the organization’s upcoming 15th anniversary and Traveling Goodtime Medicine Show!We also talked about navigating the pandemic (and technology) to present a new kind of intimate concert experience, the power of house shows, being born into Winnipeg folk music, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Companyand by

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00:40:19

WR674: Leonard Podolak of Home Routes

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/21

Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous executive director Leonard Podolak (who you may recognize from The Duhks among many other projects) sat down to talk about the organization’s upcoming 15th anniversary and Traveling Goodtime Medicine Show!We also talked about navigating the pandemic (and technology) to present a new kind of intimate concert experience, the power of house shows, being born into Winnipeg folk music, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine

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00:57:42

WR673: Ali Khan

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/17

Here's a conversation with electronic music producer Ali Khan about his prolific Yoyu project!We talked about creating ambient, meditative atmospheres for yoga classes, relaxation and more… as well as the importance of sound design, making field recordings, and a bunch of other topics. This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Companyand by theWinterruption festival! Stay tuned to our social media to see how you can win some show tickets!Huge thanks to everyone who supports the

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00:57:42

WR673: Ali Khan

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/17

Here's a conversation with electronic music producer Ali Khan about his prolific Yoyu project!We talked about creating ambient, meditative atmospheres for yoga classes, relaxation and more… as well as the importance of sound design, making field recordings, and a bunch of other topics. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by the Winterruption festival! Stay tuned to our social media to see how you can win some show tickets!Huge thanks to everyone

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00:43:03

WR672: Some Music Can Hurt You

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/14

I like episodes where I learn things about genres I'm not super well-versed in. On this one, I talked about grindcore, noise, and other extreme sounds with Lilliana Vess of Some Music Can Hurt You, a local tape label that caters to all things abrasive and gruesome.We talked about running a cassette label - both during and pre-pandemic, using medical imagery on album covers, scaring off audiences while performing live, that Garfield thing, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals

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00:43:03

WR672: Some Music Can Hurt You

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/14

I like episodes where I learn things about genres I'm not super well-versed in. On this one, I talked about grindcore, noise, and other extreme sounds with Lilliana Vess of Some Music Can Hurt You, a local tape label that caters to all things abrasive and gruesome.We talked about running a cassette label - both during and pre-pandemic, using medical imagery on album covers, scaring off audiences while performing live, that Garfield thing, and much more! This episode brought to

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00:45:01

WR671: Godblender

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/10

You've heard local metal guitarist Josh Bedry in numerous bands over the past two decades and change -- from Electro Quarterstaff to Witchtrip and beyond.Josh is on this episode to talk about Godblender, his new solo electronic project!We talked about the aggressive similarities between metal and synth-driven music, about having a creative outlet during the pandemic, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Companyand by the Winterruption festival! Stay tuned to our

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00:45:01

WR671: Godblender

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/10

You've heard local metal guitarist Josh Bedry in numerous bands over the past two decades and change -- from Electro Quarterstaff to Witchtrip and beyond.Josh is on this episode to talk about Godblender, his new solo electronic project! We talked about the aggressive similarities between metal and synth-driven music, about having a creative outlet during the pandemic, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by the Winterruption

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00:43:35

WR670: Marco Castillo

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/03/07

I had a great conversation with Winnipeg (by way of Rio de Janeiro) veteran artist Marco Castillo!It's a wide-ranging chat about his experiences coming to Canada as a musician, being more versatile than strictly a Latin artist, navigating the world of streaming, cultural connections through music, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Company.Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast onPatreon!You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show

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