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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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00:40:43

WR660: Checkered Past

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/30

It's a rare excursion outside of Manitoba for a chat with Rob Piquette, one of the hosts of Checkered Past: A Ska'd Cast.We talked podcasting, the past, present and future of ska music — including, of course, his views on Winnipeg’s ska scene growing up in Alberta — and much more!It’s a departure from the usual (very Manitoba-centric) guests I have on the show, but I had a blast with Rob (and his sister and co-host Celine) last year on an episode of their show about JFK &

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00:44:10

WR659: Mike Peters of Cancer Bats

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/27

My old pal Mike Peters of Cancer Bats is back on the show, and we're talking about his primary project for the first time!We talked about their upcoming (recorded in Winnipeg) new record, living here while the rest of the band is in Toronto, the “acoustic” version of the Bats, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Companyand by the newGood + Plenty Producer's Clubpodcast!Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast onPatreon!You can help out for as

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00:44:10

WR659: Mike Peters of Cancer Bats

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/27

My old pal Mike Peters of Cancer Bats is back on the show, and we're talking about his primary project for the first time!We talked about their upcoming (recorded in Winnipeg) new record, living here while the rest of the band is in Toronto, the “acoustic” version of the Bats, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by the new Good + Plenty Producer's Club podcast!Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help

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00:45:53

WR658: Ancient Raven Records

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/24

Ancient Raven Records is a new Gimli-based label releasing cassettes and vinyl.I had a conversation with the label’s founder, Jønas Scott — who released one of my favourite local albums last year as Van Allen — about past, present and future projects, including Smoky Tiger tapes, a vinyl reissue of a 1970s Interlake classic, and much more.Van Allen tracks are sprinkled throughout the conversation!Full disclosure: Ancient Raven is releasing a remastered cassette of my old band,

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00:45:53

WR658: Ancient Raven Records

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/24

Ancient Raven Records is a new Gimli-based label releasing cassettes and vinyl.I had a conversation with the label’s founder,Jønas Scott— who released one of my favourite local albums last year as Van Allen — about past, present and future projects, including Smoky Tiger tapes, a vinyl reissue of a 1970s Interlake classic, and much more.Van Allen tracks are sprinkled throughout the conversation!Full disclosure: Ancient Raven is releasing a remastered cassette of my old band,

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00:42:43

WR657: Gruf, Yy and Rob Crooks

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/20

Veteran Winnipeg MCs Gruf (Fermented Reptile, Frek Sho) and Yy (Park-Like Setting, Your Brother In My Backpack), alongside producer Rob Crooks are on the show about their outstanding new ‘Mental Health Day’ record!We talked about Gruf and Yy’s long-awaited team-up, the album’s lyrically dense sound, how boundaries were pushed on both vocals and beats, and much more!Get Mental Health Day now from Saskatoon Folk Rap Records (after you check out the podcast, of course). This

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00:42:43

WR657: Gruf, Yy and Rob Crooks

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/20

Veteran Winnipeg MCs Gruf (Fermented Reptile, Frek Sho) and Yy (Park-Like Setting, Your Brother In My Backpack), alongside producer Rob Crooks are on the show about their outstanding new ‘Mental Health Day’ record!We talked about Gruf and Yy’s long-awaited team-up, the album’s lyrically dense sound, how boundaries were pushed on both vocals and beats, and much more!Get Mental Health Day now from Saskatoon Folk Rap Records (after you check out the podcast, of course). This

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00:26:59

WR656: Eye and Ear Control

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/17

Here's my conversation with Brad Skibinsky from Winnipeg’s heavy vinyl distro Eye and Ear Control Records!It's a great chat about serving a niche community of discerning metal fans, opening a small physical HQ in the Exchange, working with local artists like Propagandhi (he just restocked the Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes remix/remaster), and so much 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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00:26:59

WR656: Eye and Ear Control

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/17

Here's my conversation with Brad Skibinsky from Winnipeg’s heavy vinyl distro Eye and Ear Control Records!It's a great chat about serving a niche community of discerning metal fans, opening a small physical HQ in the Exchange, working with local artists like Propagandhi(he just restocked the Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes remix/remaster), and so 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

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00:41:42

WR655: Greg Hanec

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/13

Space)doxa at the Graffiti Gallery has been Winnipeg’s source for outsider musical performances for years. I talked to its curator, Greg Hanec, about some of the upcoming events — acoustic, electronic and otherwise — coming up at the Higgins Ave. venue over the next few months.Sprinkled throughout are musical selections by space)doxa participants (chosen by Greg) including The Inflatable Band, French Class, Patrick Michalishyn, and Philia.Note: Because we're in the middle of a

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00:41:42

WR655: Greg Hanec

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/13

Space)doxa at the Graffiti Gallery has been Winnipeg’s source for outsider musical performances for years. I talked to its curator, Greg Hanec, about some of the upcoming events — acoustic, electronic and otherwise — coming up at the Higgins Ave. venue over the next few months.Sprinkled throughout are musical selections by space)doxa participants (chosen by Greg) including The Inflatable Band, French Class, Patrick Michalishyn, and Philia.Note: Because we're in the middle of a

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00:42:46

WR654: Crime Cellar

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/10

Call it doomwave, Black Sabbath meets Tears for Fears, or whatever else:Crime Cellar has unleashed its debut EP on an unsuspecting Winnipeg public. Check out our conversation about the contrasts between their metal backgrounds and the new sound, the undying appeal of the ‘80s, starting out as a band through a global pandemic, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Companyand by Gruf and Yy's new 'Mental Health Day'albumon Saskatoon Folk Rap Records.Huge thanks to

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00:42:46

WR654: Crime Cellar

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/10

Call it doomwave, Black Sabbath meets Tears for Fears, or whatever else: Crime Cellar has unleashed its debut EP on an unsuspecting Winnipeg public. Check out our conversation about the contrasts between their metal backgrounds and the new sound, the undying appeal of the ‘80s, starting out as a band through a global pandemic, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by Gruf and Yy's new 'Mental Health Day' album on Saskatoon Folk Rap

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00:43:11

WR653: Jane & Kyle

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/05

Want a deep dive into the world of fiddle music? Here's an interview with Manitoba/Ontario duo Jane Cory and Kyle Burghout, who record and perform as Jane & Kyle.We talk about fiddle competitions, staying true to traditional/cultural sounds, their new record, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Companyand by Gruf and Yy's new 'Mental Health Day'albumon Saskatoon Folk Rap Records.Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast onPatreon! You can help out for as

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00:43:11

WR653: Jane & Kyle

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/05

Want a deep dive into the world of fiddle music? Here's an interview with Manitoba/Ontario duo Jane Cory and Kyle Burghout, who record and perform as Jane & Kyle.We talk about fiddle competitions, staying true to traditional/cultural sounds, their new record, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by Gruf and Yy's new 'Mental Health Day' album on Saskatoon Folk Rap Records.Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast

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00:36:49

WR652: Tired Cossack

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/03

I sat down with post-punk singer-songwriter Tired Cossackto talk about the new “Hocus Pocus” record, creativity during the pandemic, drawing inspiration from Ukrainian culture and folklore, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Companyand by Gruf and Yy's new 'Mental Health Day'albumon Saskatoon Folk Rap Records.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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00:36:49

WR652: Tired Cossack

Witchpolice Radio ·

2022/01/03

I sat down with post-punk singer-songwriter Tired Cossack to talk about the new “Hocus Pocus” record, creativity during the pandemic, drawing inspiration from Ukrainian culture and folklore, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by Gruf and Yy's new 'Mental Health Day' album on Saskatoon Folk Rap Records.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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00:45:26

WR651: Papa Mambo

Witchpolice Radio ·

2021/12/30

For decades, salsa king RodrigoMuñoz has beenone of the standard-bearers for Winnipeg’s Latin music scene.We had a great chat about his 30+ years leading Papa Mambo, playing Afro-Cuban jazz with a full band vs. a stripped-down trio, tackling social media, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Companyand by Gruf and Yy's new 'Mental Health Day'albumon Saskatoon Folk Rap Records.Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast onPatreon! You can help out

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00:45:26

WR651: Papa Mambo

Witchpolice Radio ·

2021/12/30

For decades, salsa king Rodrigo Muñoz has been one of the standard-bearers for Winnipeg’s Latin music scene.We had a great chat about his 30+ years leading Papa Mambo, playing Afro-Cuban jazz with a full band vs. a stripped-down trio, tackling social media, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by Gruf and Yy's new 'Mental Health Day' album on Saskatoon Folk Rap Records.Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You

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00:48:34

WR650: Ultra Mega

Witchpolice Radio ·

2021/12/27

My old palJD Ormond of Ultra Mega -- one of the first guests Witchpolice ever had -- is back on this episode talking about his new band's new 'Panis Angelicus' EP, long walks, the etherealness of Wolseley, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals atDevine Shirt Companyand by Gruf and Yy's new 'Mental Health Day'albumon Saskatoon Folk Rap Records.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

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