The Canadian podcasts that had people hooked this year.
Vol. 56 - The 10 Best Canadian Podcasts of 2024, Harbinger Media Network's 20th wave expansion, a new show from Lisa LaFlamme.
Hihi!! Happy Pod the North Tuesday!
In this issue:
Can you believe Pod the North LIVE was a year ago already??
Canadian Indie: She’s Interesting
True North Podcast: Things We Hear At Night Podcast
Harbinger Media Network's 20th wave expansion
BTW:
There are currently 32 long-term drinking water advisories in effect in 30 First Nations communities across Canada. There was a recent lifted advisory this October 2024. The most recent added advisory was September 2024.
ICYMI:
Can you believe Pod the North LIVE was a year ago already??
Check out this Canadian Indie: She’s Interesting
Conversations for high-achieving women over 30 about business, money, and well-being with Rashel Hariri.
Unfiltered conversations with women CEOs, Founders, VCs and change-makers who are carving their path in the world and are undeniably passionate about their craft. There aren't enough media accounts promoting the accomplishments of women over 30, so this is our initiative to change that. Let's pass the mic to more women!
If you're looking for inspiration, you’ll find it at She’s Interesting.
True North Podcast: Things We Hear At Night Podcast
Ghost stories and creepy tales from the Rez.
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What’s going on in Canada’s podcast ecosystem:
New Releases:
Oct 1, 2024 — Sonar Network has announced a new show, Recap Rodeo! Lyndsay and Brady, best friend duo behind the popular Vanderpod Recaps Instagram are wrangling their lives, podcast happenings, and the wildest moments from your favorite reality TV shows.
Oct 1, 2024 — Journalists for Human Rights has announced it’s new self-titled podcast hosted by Canadian TV icon, Lisa LaFlamme. The first season features the Philippines, which ranks among the world's deadliest countries for journalists.
Oct 2, 2024 — Toronto-based YouTuber couple and new parents, Eamon & Bec, have returned to their podcast Beroot, with video!
Oct 9, 2024 — Harbinger Media Network has announced it’s 20th wave expansion, adding three new podcasts to their slate:
The North State: a bi-weekly media criticism show challenging mainstream Canadian journalism with Scott Martin in Kingston.
La shop est fermée: une balado qui parle du monde du dating et des relations interpersonnelles animé par journaliste Gabrielle Brassard-Lecourset avocate Sabine Uwitonze en Montreal.
Aborsh: a podcast about abortion and reproductive rights with multi-disciplinary creator Rachel Cairns in Toronto.
Oct 13, 2024 — Adam Corky is especially excited about the latest episode of Do You Watch Anime? Voice actor Mauricio Ortiz-Segura joins Adam to discuss becoming a lead role in My Hero Academia: You're Next and the unconventional way he landed the character.
Oct 21, 2024 — Curiouscast sci-fi podcast, Escaping Denver, is due to return for it’s fourth season. The show takes place in a seemingly inescapable maze below Denver International Airport. [HT Broadcast Dialogue]
You oughta know…
Paul Riismandel is the new President and Partner at Signal Hill Insights! Congratulations Paul!
… Speaking of Signal Hill Insights, they’ve released a preview of the 2024 Canadian Podcast Listener results for monthly podcast listening in Canada. The full report will be available November 28th!
CBC and ABC have announced their collaboration on a new original podcast about Noraval Marriseau and the crime of Indigenous art fraud. The show will explore the life of lauded Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau and how the shocking discovery of thousands of Morrisseau forgeries led to the biggest art crime investigation in Canada, threatening to undermine his legacy and raising larger questions about how Indigenous art is considered and valued. Keep your eyes peeled for more announcements on this!
Events + Opportunities:
Oct 17, 2024 — CanadaLabs: The Promise of Audio. An afternoon of insightful sessions featuring journalists who work on the vanguard of audio, demonstrating its power and possibility. Through moderated panels learn the tried and true methods audio journalists use to get great tape and create a narrative arch that keeps listeners coming back episode after episode. Panelists include journalists behind The Backbench, The Big Story, and Chameleon – Wild Boys. Register here.
Oct 21, 2024 — DEADLINE: CanadaLabs Podcast PitchFest. Get your story ideas in front of experts in the podcast industry this November! In collaboration with Pandemic University, this unique pitch event offers audio journalists and producers at all career levels an opportunity to get into a virtual room speed dating style with key industry leaderd, producers, and representatives from networks including Acast, Amazon Music Podcasts, Canadaland, CBC, This American Life, Wondery, RadioLab, Rococo Punch and more! Get more info here.
The Broadcast Dialogue Canadian Radio Awards are back, with a Best Podcast category! The Best Podcast awards is awarded to the producer, on-air personality or team, who demonstrate creativity, originality and excellence in podcasting. Nominations close Nov 1. Submit your nomination.
Don’t miss Podcastathon 2025, a non-profit initiative for social good! Over the course of 7 days next March, thousands of podcasts around the world will come together to simultaneously release a special episode for a charity of their choice. Objective? To raise awareness for countless causes. Register here.
For your pod:
Apple: How to take advantage of Apple Podcast’s new ‘Series’ chart
- : How to End Your Year in Podcasting
Just Joe (absolutely thrilled to be visiting wedding venues)…
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Kattie
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