The Pagan Place Podcast

We wandered over to Harmony House in Saint John to talk with Doug and Jenn, the proprietors, about how they've shifted their goal posts over the years. From an under utilized basement to a jam space turned venue. The many facets of Harmony House are helping to fill a gap in the Saint John Arts scene.   The Tunes You'll Hear: Neuroleptix - Forbidden, Papal Visit - Sleight of Hand, David R. Elliott - Rush, Leg - Ticket, SLUGMILK - Any Arm, Penny Blacks - Good Dog, Stephen Hero & Brydon Crain - Its a Trap   You can find Harmony House on Facebook and Instagram. A big thanks to friend of the cast Jillyn of Today Jr. for the closing should out. Be sure to check out their single "Life on Mars" wherever you stream your tunes. Or go check out their Video right here. If you want to see that they have going on, check out their socials: Facebook & Instagram. You can also check out their episode on the podcast right here. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well

We were invited to join Today Junior in their studio for a live session. We also sat down to talk about how they all came together, some of their make or break setbacks and how they have zero intentions on stopping any time soon. Turns out the Pagan Place and the bandmates have a number of long running tie-ins. If you like what you hear on this episode, Find their singles wherever you stream music and check out their Instagram. The Tracks you'll hear in this episode (all recorded live at their studio): Fired Up, Anything, Life on Mars & Monster. A big thanks to friend of the cast Elissa from Picadilly Coffee Roasters for the closing should out. Definitely the finest roasts that the Maritimes has to offer. If you want to see that they have going on, check out their website , Instagram or pop in if you're every visiting Sussex, NB. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well Episode Photo: Kelsey Cassidy

2025 is over and that means it's time for our annual 'Best Of' all rock, no talk episode covering tracks from each episode this past year: Just the music '25.   The Tunes You'll Hear: David R. Elliott - Devotion, Kestrels - Lily, Slander - Primavera, Megafaunix - Jackrabbit, Port City Junk - She Don't Know It's A Good Day, The Upsy Daisies - Just Be You, Red Cardinal - Find Yourself, Candyheart - Gods, Crying Shames - R U Holdin, Poison Spear - Institutional Trust, Not Funny Anymore - Puppet Show, Wolf Castle & Stephen Hero - That's Life   A big thanks to friend of the cast Chrissy of Josey Straps for the closing should out. Looking for a sweet hand made strap for your axe? Go give them some love at joseystraps.com. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Maeve Capson.  Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well Episode Thumbnail: Maeve Capson

We were joined by children's author Allan Johnson this time around. We get into the how's and the why's of writing for children, where he draws his inspiration and how reading as a child drove his imagination as he grew up. This is our first 100% kid friendly episode, that we even decided to pop some kid friendly tunes into. So you won't need to worry about listening to this one with the littun's in the car. The Tunes You'll Hear: The Upsy Daisies - Just Be You, Megafaunix - Jackrabbit, Megafaunix - Desert Road, The Upsy Daisies - It's Gunna Be Alright, It's Gunna Be OK If you like what you hear you can find Allan and the musical artists all on line. Allan is on: Lemon8, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. You can also go directly to his books: Melly Melly Applebottom, Princess Melly and the Garden of Kindness, Ricky the Smallest Snowman. The Upsy Daisies are all over the internet on Facebook, Instagram, Wherever you stream music or on Bandcamp You can also find Megafaunix wherever you stream music, Bandcamp, or the website https://megafaunix.com/   Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Maeve Capson. Thanks to Geoff Smith of Tooth & the Fang for the closing shout out. Go check out their latest album. If you want to hear past episodes with Geoff you can listen to episode 40 and 92. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well

This time we joined Stephen Hero and Wolf Castle at their listing party for their new album 'Let's Get it'. We get into how they came together, what influences there are on this album and whether or not they'd ever do it again. The Tunes You'll Hear: Escargot, Rocketship, Fer Sher, That's Life Find 'Let's Get It' wherever you stream your albums, or on Bandcamp.   Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Steve Fudge for the closing Shoutout. You can find Steve (YouTube) or his project Curbside Prawjek (YouTube) all over the internet. He even has a spot as one of our past guests. Tune in Right HERE! Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well Photo: McKenzie Power

This time around we're joined by Maeve Capson to chat about shows we've caught over the summer and album's we've been getting into. Maeve gives a number of mostly punk recommendations throughout, for everyone to go check out. The tunes you'll hear: Poison Spear - Poison Spear, NFA - Puppet Show, Crying Shames - R U Holdin', Slander - Primavera   Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Geoff of Tooth & the Fang for the closing Shoutout.  Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well

We had a great chat with Red Cardinal as they prepared to play a show in Fredericton, NB. We got into their influences, their bucket list as a band and their process for writing new music. Tracks you'll hear: The Moth, Find Yourself, and Stranger Days If you enjoy what you hear you can find Red Cardinal all over the internet: Facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp and wherever you stream music. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Colin of Sheik for the closing Shoutout.  Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well

We were joined by Colin Ferris of Sheik who Co-Hosted our conversation with Chad Peck of Kestrels. Colin had some great questions about Chad's sound, his musical history and a bit about his label Noyes Records.  A big thanks to Flourish Festival who gave the quietest corner of the Cap to chat and stay under a large umbrella out of the rain. This episode was recorded on site during the festival, so there is some audible festivaling in the background. The tunes you'll hear in this episode: Lily's, Sleepless, Free Forever, Total Bummer.   If you like what you hear, you can find Kestrels on Instagram, Facebook and Bandcamp. You can find Chad's label at https://noyesrecords.limitedrun.com/ You can find Sheik on Facebook, Instagram and Bandcamp. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Goose of Candyheart for the closing Shoutout.  Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well

For this episode we joined Candyheart at Homestead Studio to hear some of their live material, and of course you'll get to hear two of those tracks. We also sat down to talk about their new members, their upcoming album release and a few big shows in their near future. The tunes you'll hear: Deeper (recorded live), Gods, Is (recorded live), Me and the void Check them out on Facebook, Instagram and Bandcamp if you like that you hear. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Mike Weare for the closing Shoutout.  Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well

We were joined again by David R. Elliott to talk about his latest album True Love Forever. We also get into the importance of art, community action and places these things can come together. The tunes you'll hear are all off his latest release: Devotion, Call Me Over, Safe, R U Comin Up. If you enjoy what you hear, you can find David R. all over on Facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp and wherever you stream your music. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and friend of the podcast Chrissy Josey from Josey Straps for the closing Shoutout. You can find their fine hand made straps at joseystraps.com, Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well ⁠Photo: McKenzie Power

We were visited by Darren Robertson, aka the Dawg of Port City Junk. We talk about his mission, why he turned to music and how it drives him on his current path. The Tunes You'll Hear: Home Grown Way, No Complaints, Roast Michelle, She Don't know It's A Good Day If you enjoy what you hear you can track Port City Junk on Facebook, Instagram and Bandcamp. Also, wherever you stream music. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Dave Maz for the closing Shoutout. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well⁠

Originally an unaired episode intended to be our 'Best Of' at 2024's closing, but was banned and deleted by Spotify. So here we are now getting it out there for your enjoyment. Originally set to air on January 09, 2025.   The music you'll hear: Tooth and the Fang - Whatever May Come, Butcher - Too Dumb, Candyheart - Be Mine, SHXMAN. T - Thick Money Freestyle (Feat. Chappyweezy), Groovy Tuesday - La Noche, Neuroleptix - Massacre, SlugMilk - Backstreet Records,  SlugMilk - Roy's Army Surplus, Butcher - Mistakes, Tooth and the Fang - Another Day, Candyheart - Deeper, Neurolepitx - Forbidden, SHXMAN. T - Lord, Groovy Tuesday - Funk It Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and John Forward for the Shoutout. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well⁠

We were joined by Geoff Smith of Tooth and the Fang to talk about his latest EP Emotional Geography. We also chat about some of his travels and the direction he hopes his music will take. The tunes you'll hear are: If you give me your heart to hold it will break when I fall, Another Day, Whatever May Come, Grain of Sand If you like what you hear you can find Geoff on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Bandcamp or look for Tooth & the Fang wherever you stream your music. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Jason Ogden of Penny Blacks for the closing Shoutout. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well⁠ Episode photo by Michael Milburn @kimaric89

We were joined by Goose from Candyheart. We talk a little about where they came from, how their creative process works and how they've grown since their last EP. The Tunes you'll hear: Be Mine, No Matter What I Say, Sick, Deeper If you enjoy what you hear, you can find them on Facebook, Instagram and Bandcamp. You can also stream them wherever you stream music. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Ryan McIntyre for the closing Shoutout. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well⁠

Kyle and Kate of Groovy Tuesday popped in to have chat about their music, where they got started and how they curate their music. Tunes You'll Hear: La Noche, Doja Cat - Paint the Town Red (Groovy Tuesday Remix), Funk It (premier) If you like what you hear in this episode you can also fin Groovy Tuesday on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠Soundcloud⁠. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Brett Stackhouse for the closing Shoutout. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠Well Well Well⁠

After a varied hiatus we visited Saint John's Butcher in their studio to talk about music, Where theirs is heading, Mega Churches and the dangers of endurance sports. Join us for this hilarious discussion. Tunes you'll hear: Two Shots, Mistakes, Deus Ex Taxin' Ya, Too Dumb (feat. Kortni Nicols). If you enjoy what you hear, you can find Butcher on Facebook, Instagram and Bandcamp. Photo: Steve Wilson Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Special thanks to Maeve Capson. Intro track: "Coldsnap" by Well Well Well

We're joined by Jon Forward to talk about the history of his decade old project and comedy show 'No Jokes Barred', and the upcoming Anniversary Extravaganza at Wasted Day Brewing in Saint John, NB. Of course we picked out some great tunes for you as well! The Tunes You'll Hear: SLUGMILK - Backstreet Records, SLUGMILK - Roy's Army Surplus, Neuroleptix - Forbidden, SLUGMILK - Giant Tiger, Shxman. T (feat. Chappyweezy) - Thick Money Freestyle Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Special Thanks to Frank James. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by ⁠Well Well Well⁠.

A short promo video with Jon Forward of the 'Four Story Walk-up' Podcast and 'No Jokes Barred.'

We're joined again by Brett Stackhouse to shoot the bull and catch up. While we don't get into his music on this episode, we do have lots of musical goodies for you. The Tunes You'll Hear: David R. Elliott - It's in My Head, Dad Patrol - Honey Bunny, Butcher - Mistakes, Within Harms Reach - Escape, Fear of the Stagnant Tempest - Your Lovely Eyes Also, thanks to Maeve the Intern. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

We had a hilarious sit down with three of the minds that help make up SLUGMILK. We talk everything from high school bands, mini-sips, favourite soups, what makes them tick and even a bit about their latest release 'Season of the Slug'. Of course they let you hear a few of their latest tracks as well. We apologize ahead of time for the phone conversation quality audio. Check them out on Facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp, their site Slugmilk.org and anywhere you stream music. The Tunes You'll Hear: Positive Boi, Beauty Boise, We Belong in a Zoo Together, I Will hunt You Down Like a , Gutfuck Also, thanks to Maeve the Intern and Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

Touted by the CBC in their top 25 Rappers and the modern Master of Boom Bap, we had a great discussion with Halifax's own Dk & Ghettosocks the night before they headed to Saint John for a night of Hip Hop. We got a bit into things they love about music, some of their influences growing up and how they see their own individual sound. And as always they let us hear a few tunes off of their 2022 Album 'The Masters'. If you like what you hear, you can check the album out on their Bandcamp page. The Tunes you'll hear (All off 'The Masters'): What it Seems (feat Skyzoo & Rome Streetz), The Masters (feat. CL Smooth & El Da Sensei), Reflections, All In (feat O.C. & Moka Only) Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

In this episode we sit down with the gents from Anthesis to talk a bit about their history together both as friends and as a band. We also get into their early love of NuMetal, Heavy Riffs and flavoured condoms. Tunes you'll hear in this episode: Compressed Meat pt.1, Nothing is Missing (split), Compressed Meat pt. 2, Breaking Tired Limbs (split), Compressed Meat pt. 3&4, Sullen Snakes. If you like what you hear you can Check them out on Bandcamp, Facebook and Instagram. You can also find them on Spotify and anywhere you stream music. Also go check out Ancient Temple Recordings and give them some love on Bandcamp and Instagram. Thanks to friend of the podcast Al Johnson for the shout out. Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

Listen to the Best of episode of 2022. Music you'll hear: Bookstore - The Aquarium Song, Cool Dudes Fighting - Swear, On the Might of Princes - 13 Cheers for Beer and Bullshit, Marian - Astral Plane, The Tortoise the Hare & the Millionaire - At the Crossroads, Mr. Twin Sister - Expressions, Jack Awful - Superficial, Hilary Ladd - Doing Just Fine, Stephen Hero - Fly Guy, Apryll Aileen - Wasted on your Love, Mandella Eskia - TRL (feat. Dirty Harts), Kyle the Painter - Bloody Samaritan, Gold Punks - Low, Ryan Marino - Death's Birthday, Wet Grow Light - Tarpaulin, Fellow Project - Fun with Hatchets, Rad The Paisley - Seaweed, Sheik - Alone in the Dark, Doctor Mother Father - Wish You Didn't Know, Loveover - If You Want, Low Light of Winter - Freezing Rain   Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James.

We had a great talk with Clinton Charlton about his latest project The Low Light of Winter and it's inaugural release 'Sydney, Can You Hear Me'. We also get a little sidetracked along the way and have a fun conversation with a little reminiscing. Of course he lets us hear some sweet tunes as well. The Tunes You'll Hear: Where the Lines Bend, They Break, Freezing Rain, Before the Bruises (January to December Alternate Mix), Let Ships No More Sail (Excerpt), Somewhere Outside Sussex A Big thanks to Crow's Outreach for the shoutout and all the good things they do helping the community. Go Check out there Instagram and give them some love. Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James.. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

This time around we were joined by Saint John's own Colin Ferris and talk shop. We get into a few of his projects, such as: Sheik, Doctor Mother Father, Butcher and Cool Dudes Fighting. We also get into some of his song writing, his influences growing up and how he really feels about Third Eye Blind. And Of course he lets us hear a few tunes as well. The Tunes You'll Hear: Sheik - Stoned, Doctor Mother Father - Wish You Didn't Know, Sheik - Alone in the Dark, Cool Dudes Fighting - Swear Thanks to Jason Ogden of Penny Blacks for the shout out. Be sure to go check them out and give them some love too. Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James.. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

It's that season again, time for the spooks to come out and fresh releases to hit our ears. That means it's also time for our annual Halloween episode. Enjoy a few fun spooky tales and some killer tunes. On this episode you'll get to hear: Zachary Greer - Snake Charmer, Elephant Skeletons - Scorpio, LaserMortis (feat. Dillon Ryan) - Distant Memory, Olivia's Story, Tooth and the Fang - Glue, Pretty Mild Vices - I Could Be Your Disappointment for Tonight, Jaclyn Reinhart - Sleep with Ghosts, Slender Man, Sonic Detour - Uncivilized, Dad Patrol - The King of Okay, Brittany's Story, Digital Circus - Lavender, Jack Awful - Cockroach A big thanks to Dan of Greendale Skateboards for the shoutout! Hit them up for any of your Skate needs. You can find them all over the web; Facebook, Instagram and their website https://greendaleskateboards.com/ Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on anchor.fm, Facebook and Instagram.

We had a great discussion with Dan Chamberlain, aka Gold Punks, about everything from Playing Keyboards in the 80's, where his music is currently at and what might be in store for anyone tuning in. The tunes you'll hear: Low, Big Deal, Vega Prelude (edit), Hide Away, Vega (Edit) If you like what you hear, you can Find Gold Punks all over the web: Facebook, Instagram and Bandcamp Thanks to Adrian the Intern for this episode's shout out! Also, thanks to Frank James.. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

We got to hang out with Josh Hicks, aka Jack Awful, and talked about DIY venues, his latest releases, what inspires his writing and what he hopes to accomplish musically down the road. We even get to hear a snippet of a semi recent jam-out including Kyle the Painter and Rad Paisley. The tunes you'll hear: Atlantis, Superficial, Jam Session, Full View, Breeze If you dig what you hear in this episode you can find Josh all over the net: Facebook, Instagram, Jack Awful's Bandcamp and Josh's Bandcamp. Thanks to Friend of the podcast Aaron Dyck of BovairdTelecom for the shout out. you can find them and their services for your telecom needs online: bovaird.ca, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James.. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

Kalen sits down with Apryll Aileen for a great discussion that spans everything from the importance of discussions on mental heath, her learning curve in the music industry to the changes we hear in her current modus of music creation. She even lets us have a first listen of her forthcoming track 'Fall From Grace'. The tunes you'll hear: Easy Love, Home, Fall From Grace, Wasted On your Love If you like what you hear you can find Apryll all over the web at: http://www.apryllaileen.com/, Facebook, Instagram Thanks to Krista Connell of Wet Grow Light for the shout out! Check them out on Bandcamp! Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James.. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

We went mobile and hit the streets to meet up with CEO and Co-Founder of Festival Inspire, Lisa Griffin. We talk every from the event's inception, wanting to put up culturally inspiring murals, to it's current state as a full fledge traveling cultural event. We also get into how the inner workings of such an event function and where they may be heading post pandemic. We also have some great new releases for you guys to enjoy as well! The Tunes You'll Hear: Marian - Astral Plane, Loveover - If you Want, Ryan Marino - Death's Birthday, The Tortoise The Hare and the Millionaire - At The Crossroads, Rad Paisley - Seaweed If you like what you hear about Festival Inspire, you can check them out on their socials: Facebook, Instagram and their website Thanks to friend of the podcast Sarah Hanrahan for the shoutout! Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James.. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

Stephen Hero joined us to talk a bit about his new EP 'Gold Collection'. We also talk a bit about some of his past projects (such as the EP 'Eat the Rich' with beats by Brydon Crain) and what might be coming out down the line. We also get into how his style has evolved and what feeds into his content. The Tunes You'll Hear: Farside (Eat the Rich), Money Kid (Gold Collection), Trash feat. Mxchael Shabazz (Eat the rich), Fly guy (Gold Collection) If you like what you hear on this episode you can find Stephen Hero all over the net: Distrokid, Bandcamp, Instagram and Facebook Thanks to friend of the cast Jeremy Brown of Wet Grow Light for the shoutout! Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James.. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

We had a great conversation with Kyle Goguen, aka Kyle the Painter, about his melody making career. We get into what influenced him to start down that path and a bit about how the business end looks as a creator of electronic music, selling his melodies and beats. The discussion also touches on his Latest project Groovy Tuesday and teaming up with Kate Nova Bloom to make their EDM dreams come true. The Tunes you'll hear in this episode: Street Knowledge, Flamenco Fire, Smoke it, Bloody Samaritan (Remix) If you like what you hear here you can also find Kyle the Painter all over the internet by heading to: Facebook, Instagram, Beatstars and YouTube. You can also hit up Groovy Tuesday on Instagram and Facebook. Special Thanks to Cloverdale for the shoutout! You can find him on Facebook and Instagram, or you can check out what his label Vibrancy has going on! Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James.. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

We were joined by the folks of Wet Grow Light to talk about their return from a long hiatus. We also get into their writing process and what we can look forward to in their new music. As always, we get to hear a few great tunes as well. The tunes you'll hear: La Rue, Tarpaulin, Crystal Ball, Sprawl If you like what you hear, you can also find them on Bandcamp and Facebook. Thanks to Kate from Groovy Tuesday for the shout out! you'll be able to check out what they're doing over on Instagram and TikTok. Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James.. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

We were joined by Hilary Ladd to talk a bit about her upcoming stage show 'Breastmilk & Tears', as well as her accompanying EP 'Breastmilk & Tears Vol. 1'. We also get into what brought her to where she is currently at both musically and in life. The Tunes you'll hear: Come Through, Doin Just Fine, Masterpiece If you like what you hear, you'll be able to find her EP 'Breastmilk & Tears Vol. 1' March 25th on all streaming services. Also keep an eye out for ticket sales to catch her live. You can also find her at breastmilkandtears.com or on Facebook and Instagram. Thanks to friend of the cast Jonathan Kaplan of 'Grading Animals' (and so much more) for the shout out. you can also find him at Jkaps.com. If you want to hear his episode with us, you can get it RIGHT HERE. Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James.. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: 'Coldsnap' by Well Well Well.

This time around we are joined by New York's own Jonathan Kaplan.  We talk a bit about some of his many projects such as: Grading Animals, Killing It, Mares and Kaps and his new podcast; The World According to JKAPS. We also talk everything from being an art teacher to stand up comedy and even a bit about the current common thread; Covid Burnout.  Jonathan also picked out a few amazing New York based artists to give you a taste of what's going on in his area. The Tunes You'll Hear: Mr. Twin sister - Expressions, Bookstore - The Aquarium Song, Mandella Eskia - TRL (feat. Dirty Harts), On The Might of Princes - 13 Cheers for Beers and Bullshit, Fellow Project - Fun With Hatchets Thanks to friend of the podcast Adam from Northern Lights, a great herbal wellness shop in uptown Saint John. Go check them out for your Herbal needs.   Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: Coldsnap by Well Well Well.   

We've reuploaded this episode originally aired in December of 2021. This is our best of 2021 year end episode. If you just want the tunes and not that conversation, now's your chance in this 'All Rock, No Talk' episode. The Tunes You'll Hear: Ben Morgan - Call Me Names, Frank James - Time & Words / Dave Foley, Slashdance - Tactical Empathy, Cloverdale - Old School, Qwinn - Blanket Statement, Devin Bourque - Ape Shit, Kylie Fox - Glowstars, Mike Biggar - All The Same, The Northern Arm - Lotion Rotor, Hawkeyes - Nude Karate, Adam Mowery - Pilcher's Flowers, Scales of Self Flight - Attachment Issues, Doctor Mother Father - By The End   Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Maeve Capson for the closing Shoutout.  Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well

   We were lucky enough to have a chat with the gents of Ontario's own The Northern Arm. We talked everything from the band's conception, their writing process and what shapes their albums soundscapes. We also touched on how Covid directly impacted their Latest album the Destroyer and how looking at new challenges might shape their sound in the future.   The Tunes you'll hear on this episode (all off their latest album the Destroyer): Lotion Rotor, Lipstick on Cig'Rette, Burning Up, Yr Halo   If you like what you hear on this episode you can find The northern Arm wherever you stream your music, if you want to show them some love and own one of their albums you can also find them on Bandcamp. Why not hit up their Instagram as well to keep on top of what they have coming down the line.    You can also check out the latest documentary by Jon Lepp titled Play it Wrong Twice tonight on Facebook for it's release. Missed the release? The film will be accessible and free to watch through Vimeo.   Thanks to friend of the Podcast Kate Tadic for the shoutout. You can find some of her amazing photos on her Instagram or by hitting up her Facebook. If you need the perfect photographer, look no further!   Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: Coldsnap by Well Well Well.  Thumb nail photo compliments of Jon Lepp, taken from his documentary Play it Wrong Twice.

The season dictates that it's time for our annual Halloween treat. You'll get a mix of spooky stories (some fact, some fiction) sent in by friends and listeners and a slew of music that just kills. The Stories you'll hear: Kayla's Story by Brett Stackhouse, Click Clack Slide sent in by Jess Dawn (Narrated by Keltie Darrah), Abandoned Puppet by Tracey Noble, There's This Life and There's Another Life by Ian Livingstone , How He Left The Hotel by Louisa Baldwin (Narrated by Kalen Capson) The Tunes You'll Hear: Lazer Mortis - Rebirth, Elephant Skeletons - Forest Ghost Stories, Subtle - Haze, Papal Visit - The Opposite Heart, B.A. Johnston - I Wanna Drink In A Bar With Aliens, The Sunset Drip - Where is The Sun, Artifiseer - Geasan, Stellaleona - Heartbroker, I Divorced Life - Unlike A Boulder, Botfly - Yellow Bike Road, Hard Charger - Ego Crusher   Thanks to Matt of The Northern Arm for the shout out, Be sure to listen to our next episode to catch a great interview with those guys! Thanks to Monopolized Records and Moondrip Collective . Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

   Kalen got to have a chat with Mike Biggar to talk shop about the industry and how it's changed over the past 2 years. They also talked a bit about some changes he's been incorporating into his process and what his marketing model may end up looking like for his next album. As always Mike lets us hear a few tunes as well. Stay tuned to the end for a hilarious b-roll nugget. The tunes you'll hear on this episode: and High Water, Troubles No More, Blood Form a Stone, All the Same If you enjoy what you hear, you can find Mike all over the internet and be sure to check out the Bandcamp for Busted Flat Records, Facebook, Instagram or just visit him at www.mikebiggar.com  Thanks to Steve from Podcast of the Universe for the shoutout. Be sure to check out his latest episode at https://anchor.fm/potu   Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern and Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: Coldsnap by Well Well Well.   

 We met up with Brett Stackhouse (Floristry, Floral Music Group, The Scales of Self Flight) to talk about his various projects and the direction his music is heading in. We also talk about how the pandemic has effected his music, music festivals and so much more. There was a last minute change of tunes, so when Brett talks about the song played, he doesn't mention Apeshit. The tunes you'll hear on this episode: The Scales of Self Flight - attachment Issues, Devin Bourque - Apeshit (Feat. Novy, Prod. by Kyle the Painter), Floristry - All We Are Is Everything We've Ever Done, Floristry - A Denoument If you like what you hear on this episode you can find Brett's various projects all over the net. Bandcamp, Facebook, Instagram.  You can also check out the Halloween episode Brett mentions right here: https://thepaganplace.podbean.com/2019/10/ You can also check out Brett's video from our 'Songs From A Distance' series over on our Youtube Page Thanks to Kyle the Painter for the closing shoutout! You can also find more of his material on Facebook, Beatstars, YouTube and Instagram.   Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern, don't forget to leave him a post on Instagram using the Hashtag #adriansband... And Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: Coldsnap by Well Well Well. 

We had a great conversation with Corey Bonnevie of Monopolized Records to talk about the label, it's works and his other various projects like Little You, Little Me and Doctor Mother Father. We even dip into some speculation as to where the industry will take us, post Covid. The tunes you'll Hear:  Adam Mowery - Pilcher's Flowers , Wrote - House Plants, Sadie - Popcorn, Doctor Mother Father - By the End   If you like what you hear on this episode you can find all these artists over on the Monopolized Bandcamp page. You can also find them on Instagram and Facebook. Doctor Mother Father - Catholic is out now! You can get it and any Monopolized album over on their Bandcamp. If if you're in NB, check out local record stores in Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton.  If you want to work with Corey and have some tracks recorded be sure to hit him up! A big thanks to Crystal Colpitts for the closing shout out! To check out the documentary mentioned in this episode follow the link here to watch Why am I Doing This? Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern, don't forget to leave him a post on Instagram using the Hashtag #adriansband... And Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: Coldsnap by Well Well Well. 

 We had a great conversation with Qwinn about her move into being a solo artist and the opportunities it's provided her in expanding what she can do with her music. We also talk a bit about the meaning behind some of her songs and how it's help her journey of self discovery. The tunes you'll hear: Doc Martens, Congratulations, YLTWIL, Blanket Statement (Previously unreleased) If you enjoy what you've heard here, you can find Qwinn Literally all over the internet: Spotify, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Soundcloud, Apple Music, and Bandcamp Thanks to Mike Roy and the Beaconsfield Bulldogs for the closing shoutout! Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern, don't forget to leave him a post on Instagram using the Hashtag #adriansband... And Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: Coldsnap by Well Well Well. 

On this episode we are joined by avid music fan, vinyl collector and  friend of the podcast David Cullinan. Kalen And David chat everything music, local and beyond. And maybe a little bit on what else is getting them by, entertainment wise. You can also bet Dave has picked some sweet musical tracks as well.   The Tracks you'll hear on this episode are: Jane Blanchard - Settle, SlashDance - Tactical Empathy, Doctor Mother Father - Leader, Hawkeyes - Naked Karate You can also find David and his vinyl interests on  Instagram and Twitter A big thanks to Cloverdale for the shoutout! You can hear him as a guest on the podcast Here.    Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern, don't forget to leave him a post on Instagram using the Hashtag #adriansband... And Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: Coldsnap by Well Well Well. 

 We got to sit down with Halifax's own Cloverdale to talk about how he got into the scene, his step away from Dubstep to find a new vibe and his new Label Vibrancy.  The tracks you'll hear on this episode are: Keep Dancing - Cloverdale & Krude, Old School - Cloverdale & FWLR, Let Me Go - Eleganto (Latest release from Vibrancy),  Every Day - SQWAD & Cloverdale    If you like what you've heard on this episode you can find more from Cloverdale all over the web: Facebook, Soundcloud, Spotify, Instagram You can also Check out Vibrancy at https://www.vibrancylabel.com, and Instagram. Hit them up for sweet merch and even sweeter releases. A big thanks to Susan from Goods, you can check them out online at http://www.goodssj.com or instore in Saint John, NB. you can also check out some great things on their Instagram Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern, don't forget to leave him a post on Instagram using the Hashtag #adriansband... And Frank James..  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: Coldsnap by Well Well Well. 

We were joined by Ben Morgan and Kalen had a fun discussion about favourite horror flicks, music and a bit about a few songs that he's been  preparing to release in the near future. We were lucky enough to get him in person for a short time to record a great session to provide this episode's tunes as well.     The songs you'll hear on this episode are: The Void, Call Me Names, Debutante and Do you Feel The Inner Light   If you like what you've heard here you can find Ben on Instagram or listen to some of his older material with Naked Baron on their Bandcamp.    Thanks to friend of the podcast Erin for the closing shout out!   Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern who joined us briefly on this episode. don't forget to leave him a post on Instagram using the Hashtag #adriansband...  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: Coldsnap by Well Well Well. 

Frank James made his way in to regale us with a sweet live set (which will eventually make it's way to our YouTube page) and talk a little bit about how he wants to spend his upcoming Covid controlled summer. We also delve into our past and tells tales of being kids and our less than shiny behaviours. Of course you'll get to hear a few tunes from Frank's session recorded live, in -house as well. The Tunes you'll hear on this episode are: Go Down Smooth (Lake Street Dive), Dave Foley, Wonder Where the Lions Are (Bruce Cockburn), The Letter (Joe Cocker), Time & Words if you want to check out our very first episode, which also featured Frank you can find it here: https://thepaganplace.podbean.com/e/episode-one-frank-james/ A big thanks to friends of the Podcast: Anthony England and Elissa from Picadilly Coffee Roasters . You can find them via their website https://www.picadillycoffee.ca or on Facebook and Instagram   Also, thanks to Adrian the Intern who joined us briefly on this episode. don't forget to leave him a post on Instagram using the Hashtag #adriansband...  Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: Coldsnap by Well Well Well. 

We got to speak with Kylie Fox about her latest release Green and how she worked to get it exposure in an age without venues and live shows. We even get a little back story on a few of her tracks.    The Tunes you'll hear on this episode are: Glowstars (Green), The Tinder Song (Balcony), Balcony (Balcony), Cradle Me (Green) If you dig what you hear on this episode and you'd like to hear more of her, you can find Kylie all over the web:  Bandcamp, Facebook, Instagram of you can hit up her website http://kyliefox.ca/. Go give her some love!   A big thanks to friend of the podcast Amanda Evans from Partridge Island Publishing for the closing shoutout! You can check out some of their homegrown publications on their website https://partridgeislandpublishing.ca/. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.    Also, thanks to Frank James and Adrian the Intern. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Intro track: Coldsnap by Well Well Well. 

Originally airing on January 1st of 2021, this episode has been remastered and rereleased into the wild. It contains Music from all our musical guests since Vol. 2 and serves as our 3rd 'Best Of' with some amazing tracks. The Tune You'll Hear: David R. Elliott - Causeway, Quote The Raven - Hope, Austin Eatman - Broken Radio, Baggs - Stay At Home Dub, Maztradamus - Best Enjoyed Fresh, Red Usurper - Murderous, Kill Chicago - Flying Home, Frig Dancer - Agoraphobic Dinner Party, Adam Mowery - The Girl With No Tattoo, Tooth & the Fang - Coyote, Nurture Nurture - Lonely Habits, DK - Coltranes of the Movement (feat. Aquakulture, Timbuktu, Ghettosocks)   Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Special thanks to Frank James and Trent Wheaton for the closing Shoutout.  Intro track: "Coldsnap" by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Well Well Well

  We were happy to be joined again by Peter Rowan to talk about making live music happen in the time of Covid. Peter and Kalen discuss the changes that will need to happen to keep live music viable and accessible to both artists and patrons in the changing environment of the music industry. Of course you know know you'll get to hear some rad tunes as well. The Tunes you'll hear in this episode are: DenMother - Is It Greener?, Little You, Little Me - I Can Try, Dumpster Cub - White Moth, Sadie - Popcorn You can also find these artists on Bandcamp by hitting up DenMother and you can find everyone else with Monopolized Records  If you like what you hear from Peter You can check out his music thoughts with CBC every other Thursday with information morning, or feel free to stream. His new podcast will be coming soon as well, so keep your eyes and ears peeled. You can also check out his agent management page at https://perambulator.ca/ A bit thanks to friend of the podcast Jenn from Team Guimond, an amazing team that covers a lot of ground in helping shows and festivals run smoothly and safely. You can check them out on their Instagram Also thanks to Frank James and Adrian the Intern. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram 

We have 5 great stories send in by some friends of the podcast and of course we have some rad tunes for you as well. The Stories you'll hear are: A Healthy Smile (Written and read by Steph Rae), A Cup of Tea (Sent in by Anthony England and read by Kalen Capson), Ghost Fog on Buddha's Birthday ( Sent in by Erin Stewart), The Terrible Old Man (By H.P. Lovecraft and read by Kalen Capson), A Sunday Stroll (Written and Read by Steph Rae)   The Tunes you'll hear: Cave Dweller - Dead Drop, Elevate the Virus - Ramshakle, Rifium - Dire Rotsequences, Surface Wounds - Exposure Therapy   A big thanks to those who sent in their stories! Also a big thanks to the fine folks at Obscurity for the shout out! you can find them all over the net: Facebook, instagram or by visiting them at their location on 88 Germain St., Saint John, NB Also thanks to Frank James and Adrian the Intern. Find us wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Background tracks for the stories provided by Darren Curtis and Ghost Stories Incorporated.