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On episode 25 of Cavern of Secrets—our last for the year!—Lauren look back at 2016 before speaking with writer Vicky Mochama. This episode features the song "Emo Side Show" by The Custodian of Records http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Custodian_of_Records/She_Hate_Me/Emo_Step_Show

On an encore episode of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren talks about being comfortable with her body during the holidays before speaking with actor, writer, and musical icon Carrie Brownstein. This episode features "Every Night For A Year" by Patrick Ellis https://soundcloud.com/patrick/every-night-for-a-year

On episode 23 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren addresses the issue of safety pins before speaking with Indigenous comedian and public policy analyst Courtney Skye. Producer's Note: Courtney does not represent the Inyan wakankagapi otip-Sacred Stone Camp from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She does not speak on their behalf.

On episode 22 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren eulogizes Vine before speaking with DiverseCanLit's Léonicka Valcius.

On episode 21 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren blames The O.C. for her skewed views on relationships before speaking with fan-favourite Kyrell Grant.

On a special episode of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren hangs out with her comedy mentor, Dawn Whitwell. This episode features music by jonny_ripper: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/johnny_ripper/epilogue/03_joan

On episode 19 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren shares a story about her family before speaking with filmmaker, journalist, and TV personality Namugenyi Kiwanuka. This episode features music by The Fucked Up Beat: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Fucked_Up_Beat/hope_Our_Drones_Sent_From_Heaven/

On episode 18 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren talks about Toronto's infamous CNE before speaking with essayist and This Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Lauren McKeon. This episode features: J Butler "Sundowner" Hypermagic "Hey Sunshine"

On episode 17 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren talks about selling out before sitting down with It's Not U It's Me cofounder Cindy Li.

The author of Children of Paradise on a decade of reporting on Iran, history as a story of ideas, and the importance of understanding the events in foreign countries on their own terms.

On Episode 16 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren has had it up to here with your thoughts on art, and sits down with The FADER's Anupa Mistry. This episodes features "You'll See Things" by Patrick Ellis https://soundcloud.com/patrick/youll-see-things?in=patrick/sets/moments-of-peace-in-cheap-rooms

On Episode 15 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren talks about performative wokeness in the face of state violence before speaking with journalist Eternity Martis.

On Episode 14 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren talks about a ... situation at a Joe Fresh changing room before speaking with Mya Taylor (Tangerine). This episode features music by: Mentz "Sleepy" http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Mentz/Re-Locate_EP/03_mentz_sleepy Monster Rally "Island on Fire" http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monster_Rally/Bad_Panda_77/Monster_Rally_-_Island_on_Fire

On Episode 13 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren talks about the guilt of success before speaking with novelist Yaa Gyasi (Homegoing). This episode features "Shangri-La" by YACHT http://freemusicarchive.org/music/YACHT/Shangri-La_Instrumentals/10_Shangri-La

On Episode 12 of Cavern of Secrets... We're taking the week off! Lauren and Anshuman are busy chasing guests and recording interviews for the next batch of episodes. We'll be back in two weeks, promise.

On Episode 11 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren looks back at her ideas of adulthood before speaking with award-winning memoirist, Cheryl Strayed (Torch, Wild). This episode features "Untitled (Every Time)" by Patrick Ellis https://soundcloud.com/patrick/untitled-every-time?in=patrick/sets/moments-of-peace-in-cheap-rooms

On a very special episode of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren is joined by returning guest Kyrell Grant to talk about Lemonade, woke baes, and Reddit relationships.

On Episode 9 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren reflects on adult crushes before speaking with actor, playwright, and political revolutionary, Carmen Aguirre. This track features "Whispered Symphony" by Patrick Ellis. https://soundcloud.com/patrick/whispered-symphony

On Episode 8 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren returns to the Ghomeshi court case before speaking with author and comedian, Monica Heisey.

We're back! On Episode 7 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren talks about creative jealousy before speaking with author Leanne Shapton. This track features "Emo Step Show" by The Custodian of Records http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Custodian_of_Records/She_Hate_Me/Emo_Step_Show

On Episode 6 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren talks about turning 30 before speaking with illustrator Jillian Tamaki. This track features "Jewelry District" by Patrick Ellis https://soundcloud.com/patrick/jewelry-district

On Episode 5 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren talks about a recent court case on internet harassment before speaking with freelance writer Kyrell Grant.

On Episode 4 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren talks about being feminist catfished on Tinder before speaking with The Globe & Mail's Denise Balkissoon.

On Episode 3 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren talks about being comfortable with her body during the holidays before speaking with actor, writer, and musical icon Carrie Brownstein.

On Episode 2 of Cavern of Secrets, Lauren explores the anxiety she has about keeping up with pop culture before speaking with celebrated Inuk throat-singer Tanya Tagaq.

On the inaugural episode of Cavern of Secrets, host Lauren Mitchell discusses what went down at a recent L7 concert here in Toronto before speaking with writer, actress, and Rookie editor, Tavi Gevinson.

Welcome to Cavern of Secrets! A new show coming to your ears very soon.

Ritual animal slaughter, a baby delivered by a blood-stained “angel,” and an abandoned ferris wheel. Welcome to Promise Falls. This is the conclusion of Broken Promise, a new miniseries adapted from Linwood Barclay’s latest thriller of the same name, and performed by the author himself. In this final chapter, David confronts Marla about the mysterious baby in their midst. Additional Music Augustus Bro & Gallery Six "Buildings Stays Offshore" Kreng "Taygeta" Silver Process "Awaken From a Nightmare"

Ritual animal slaughter, a baby delivered by a blood-stained “angel,” and an abandoned ferris wheel. Welcome to Promise Falls. This is part three of Broken Promise, a new miniseries adapted from Linwood Barclay’s latest thriller of the same name, and performed by the author himself. In this chapter, we meet Promise Falls detective Barry Duckworth, as he's called to the scene of a curious slaughter. Additional Music The OO Ray "Hunting Song" Silver Process "Encounters with Abusive Men"

Ritual animal slaughter, a baby delivered by a blood-stained “angel,” and an abandoned ferris wheel. Welcome to Promise Falls. This is part two of Broken Promise, a new miniseries adapted from Linwood Barclay’s latest thriller of the same name, and performed by the author himself. In this chapter, David Harwood visits his cousin Marla and discovers she’s not alone. *Additional Music* Augustus Bro & Gallery Six “Buildings stays offshore”

Ritual animal slaughter, a baby delivered by an "angel," and clues hidden at an abandoned ferris wheel. Welcome to Promise Falls. For the next four weeks, we'll post an episode of Broken Promise, a new miniseries adapted from Linwood Barclay's latest thriller of the same name, and performed by the author himself. Featured Music Augustus Bro & Gallery Six “Led by the dress colored in red” Featured Effects BCGinn "Alarm Clock"