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Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe

Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe

By: Apostrophe Podcast Network
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Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe welcomes listeners into the warm and comforting world of the Vinyl Cafe. Each episode features stories about Canada’s favourite fictional family: Dave, Morley and the kids, narrated by the late Stuart McLean and recorded live in concert. For the first time ever, long-time producer Jess Milton shares rare, behind-the-scenes stories from her 15 years touring, travelling, laughing, and recording with her close friend Stuart.


This is a world that is rooted in kindness, connection, and the laughter of recognition. A world that brings people together to rejoice in our ridiculousness. A world where we celebrate the small triumphs over the adversities of the everyday: like trying to find the perfect gift for someone you love, or the first Christmas without your sister; like trying to stage manage the school Christmas pageant, or trying to defrost a turkey with a hairdryer (we’ve all done that, right?).


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Episodes
  • Feedback Episode - Odd Jobs & The Turlingtons’ Dog

    Feedback Episode - Odd Jobs & The Turlingtons’ Dog
    Apr 10 2026

    “It would work so much better if we could plug the toaster in at the table”


    Two of your most-requested Vinyl Cafe stories on this week’s show. Some vintage Stuart McLean, at your service!

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    41 mins
  • More Postcards from Canada – Tofino & Halifax

    More Postcards from Canada – Tofino & Halifax
    Apr 3 2026

    You asked, we listened! So, this week on the pod, we’ve got two more of Stuart’s love letters to this country, what we call his Postcards from Canada.

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    33 mins
  • Fun on Wheels - Cat in the Car & Dave and the Bike

    Fun on Wheels - Cat in the Car & Dave and the Bike
    Mar 27 2026

    "He looked like a kid on a roller coaster. But not one of the happy ones.”


    On today’s episode, two stories about transportation—and what happens when it takes on a life of its own (with a little help from Dave of course…)

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    36 mins
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From humour to nostalgic sentiment this collection provides a much needed break from these chaotic times.

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while i dont get why its grouped in social sciences....not the right category, and i do very much wish the clips of the vinyl cafe included stuarts music choices and live performances of the bands that played on his wonderful radio show, i dont think there is a more perfect tribute to stuart than this lovingly curated snips of the shows over the years. listen to it for heavens sakes.

love stuart mclean!!!

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