Podcasts by INDUSTRY TACTICS with FRIENDLY RICH
Join oddball Canadian composer Friendly Rich, as he interviews some of the finest outsiders in music today.
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EP. 145 - HOMER FLYNN from 2022-02-12T15:33:32
From his bunker in San Francisco, we catch up with the godfather of weird, the elder statesperson of experimental music, the reason for the season -- none other than Homer Flynn.
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EP. 144 - JOHN KAMEEL FARAH from 2022-01-24T10:00:14
We go cross-continental on today's episode from Berlin to Brampton, with the great John Kameel Farah. We talk about his unique path to music, his one-of-a-kind compositions, with a side order of b...
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EP. 143 - RICHARD UNDERHILL from 2021-12-13T10:00:20
In this episode, we talk with jazz legend Richard Underhill of his early days coming up in Toronto, co-leading The Shuffle Demons, touring, promotion, even running for mayor!! Get on the right path...
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EP. 142 - AIYUN HUANG from 2021-12-06T10:00:32
The ever-evolving Aiyun Huang enjoys a musical life as soloist, chamber musician, researcher, teacher, and producer. In this episode we talk about her amazing career to date, and how she found her...
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EP. 141 - HUGH MARSH from 2021-11-29T10:00:34
This talk with Hugh Marsh goes all over the place, from his work on the Armageddon score to 3am phone calls from Robert Palmer. Hugh Marsh has had some incredible adventures in music, playing with...
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EP. 140 - SUZIE VINNICK from 2021-11-22T10:00:39
Suzie Vinnick unlocks the secret level of Industry Tactics, where we talk Hyundai Touring, Ellen McIlwaine, growing up in Saskatoon, with a side order of Tim Hortons jingle work. Dig in to a DIY f...
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EP. 139 - CASEY SOKOL from 2021-11-15T11:00:21
An uplifting chat with the Professor Emeritus, Casey Sokol. We talk about piano performance, music education, improvisation, early days in Toronto and a hell of a lot more! This episode pairs nic...
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EP. 138 - SHANIKA MARIA from 2021-11-08T10:00:24
Shanika Maria is a queer Black singer-songwriter, producer and creator currently based in Toronto. Her lyrics are contemplative and introspective. She is influenced by music across genres, borrowin...
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EP. 137 - TOM RICHARDS from 2021-11-01T09:00:24
On his way to Nova Scotia to start afresh, we catch up with trombonist, composer and producer, Tom Richards about his incredible musical career to date. We go from Moosejaw, to Boston, to Toronto,...
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EP. 136 - LINA ALLEMANO from 2021-10-25T09:00:12
What a special talk with Canadian trumpeter, improviser, prolific composer, and bandleader Lina Allemano. From her flat in Berlin, we discussed how she has shaped her life as a creative musician. ...
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EP. 135 - JAYMZ BEE from 2021-10-18T09:00:20
He's a tour guide, he's punk, he's jazz, and everything in between - Jaymz Bee shows us all how to live a creative life to its fullest. Learn how he does it, his tactics, his philosophy, he is a v...
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EP. 134 - COLIN FISHER from 2021-10-14T03:33:47
Colin Fisher listens to himself, and shares the deep wisdom in this episode. We talk Alexander Technique, Stratford, Bieber, music festivals and much more. The audio quality may be a little dicey...
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EP. 133 - RON SEXSMITH from 2021-10-04T10:00:30
Legendary songwriter Ron Sexsmith shares much of his learning to date, from a rich career in music that spans over three decades. We talk about his early days, working with various producers like ...
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EP. 132 - DR. ROB WALLACE from 2021-09-27T10:00:39
From his home in Flagstaff, Arizona, we catch up with drummer, writer, poet, percussionist Dr. Rob Wallace. We discuss his dedication essay "On Neil Peart", his time in Guelph, Nonessential Record...
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EP. 131 - DR. AJAY HEBLE from 2021-09-13T10:00:37
The final of our partnership with the Guelph Jazz Festival, this an insightful chat with festival founder, Dr. Ajay Heble. From his chalet in the Gaspé, Dr. Heble unravels his early career, what l...
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EP. 130 - NICK FRASER from 2021-09-06T14:15
Co-presented by the Guelph Jazz Festival, this week's episode features a deep discussion with Toronto drummer Nick Fraser. Nick is a pensive, dedicated musician, who talks at great length about wh...
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EP. 129 - LISA CONWAY from 2021-08-30T10:00:35
This episode is co-presented by the Guelph Jazz Festival, where our guest, Lisa Conway is launching a sound installation "Sound Mill" from Sept 14-16. We explore Conway's incredible career, as mus...
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EP. 128 - MATT BRUBECK from 2021-08-23T10:00:25
This episode is co-presented by The Guelph Jazz Festival (Sept. 14-19, 2021) and features an indepth look into the career of Matt Brubeck. Brubeck is a composer/performer specializing in improvisa...
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EP. 127 - ALLISON AU from 2021-08-16T11:00:16
Friendly Rich gets into it with Juno-award winning composer, sax wizard and bandleader, Allison Au in this episode co-presented by the Markham Jazz Festival. They talk jazz, loyalty, education, th...
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EP. 126 - BRANDI DISTERHEFT from 2021-08-09T10:00:29
This special episode, co-presented by the Markham Jazz Festival features an engaging talk with the talented bass player Brandi Disterheft. We learn about her rich musical lineage, her exciting jou...
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EP.125 - SARAH KIM TURNBULL from 2021-08-02T15:05:23
This episode is co-presented by the TD Markham Jazz Festival, a chat with their Artistic Director, Sarah Kim Turnbull. We talk about artistic growth and leadership in a pandemic. A deep conversat...
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EP. 124 - GINO ROBAIR from 2021-07-19T09:00:20
From his studio in California, we catch up with percussionist and composer Gino Robair. Robair has performed and recorded with Tom Waits, Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, Nina Hagen, Terry Riley and mo...
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EP. 123 - KURT SWINGHAMMER from 2021-07-12T10:00:22
A sit down with a legendary Toronto music and visual arts mogul, Kurt Swinghammer. He's worked with everybody from Ani DiFranco, Ron Sexsmith, The Rheostatics and many more. Kurt shares his story...
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EP. 122 - MIKE T KERR from 2021-07-05T10:00:30
Guitarist extraordinaire Mike T Kerr talks about his musical family, his music education, what it was like to go to Berklee School of Music, his Album of the Month Club and more. A gentle soul, Mi...
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EP. 121 - SMEARBALLS from 2021-06-28T11:19:35
Nick DenBoer (aka Smearballs) is an award winning director, animator and video artist based in Toronto. Nick honed his skills working as a writer and bit creator for Conan O’Brien producing and re...
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EP. 120 - FRANK PAHL from 2021-06-21T11:00:29
A thrill to speak with legendary artist Frank Pahl from his studio in Wyandotte, Michigan. Pahl discusses the influence of Eugene Chadbourne, Trimpin and many more. A prolific tinkerer, sound art...
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EP. 119 - FRED SPEK from 2021-06-14T10:00:33
We take a beautiful stroll through the life and career of outsider artist Fred Spek, cause as he puts it "who the hell wants to be mainstream?" We talk about growing up all over North America, and ...
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EP. 118 - ELENA KAPELERIS from 2021-06-07T10:00:31
Elena and Rich lay it down on this 118th episode of the podcast. From that week long jazz party at the Royal York Hotel to the Juhas Jazz House. This talk even gets into the speed of walking and ...
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EP. 117 - HEAD Of JEDDORE from 2021-05-29T20:30:17
Friendly Rich sits with long time producer and now bandmate, Greg Dawson to walk down memory lane and unpack nuggets from their new release "How to Slaughter a Lamb", the debut offering from their ...
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EP. 116 - CARLIE HOWELL from 2021-05-24T18:38:43
A thoughtful reflection on an incredible career in music, Carlie Howell shares some golden tactics in this episode! We talk about the importance of showing up, her organic path to music education,...
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EP. 115 - DAVY FORCE from 2021-05-15T12:07:13
Happy Infoday dear listeners! From infochammel HQ, we talk with their CEO, Davy Force. We discuss his early days opening for the likes of Beck and with his quirky TV Sherriff project, to now runni...
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EP. 114 - ANNELISE NORONHA from 2021-05-10T09:00:20
Annelise Noronha is a pioneering artist with many accolades. We discuss her latest release "Into the Headlights" among other things, such as working in the studio with the likes of James Brown and...
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EP. 113 - KENNY BRIDGES from 2021-05-03T09:00:12
Frontman of Moneen, Kenny Bridges unpacks the band's story to date, from those early days in Brampton, to touring and paying back his father. In fact, we take an impromptu call from his father! W...
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EP. 112 - KELLY SLOAN from 2021-04-26T09:00:21
The fearless and thoughtful artist Kelly Sloan shares her incredible story of why she makes music. From shepherd to death auditor, she not only makes music, but observes humans (and sheep) with a ...
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EP. 111 - TREVOR DUNN from 2021-04-19T09:00:39
From his home in Brooklyn, we talk birds, bass, life, education, quarantine projects and much more with Trevor Dunn. A storied career in music, he plays bass with some of the heaviest musicians ar...
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EP. 110 - LISA BELLA DONNA from 2021-04-12T10:00:26
What a delight to unpack the rich career of Lisa Bella Donna! Lisa is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, modular synthesist, and clinician. She has many years as a session musician as well as deve...
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EP. 109 - COSMO FERRARO from 2021-04-05T10:00:30
This episode features a heartfelt chat with visionary musician and entrepreneur Cosmo Ferraro. We discuss his deep connection in leading one of Toronto's most important music venues, The Cameron H...
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EP. 108 - TARA KANNANGARA from 2021-03-29T09:00:09
This 108th episode of Industry Tactics dives deep with JUNO-nominated artist, Tara Kannangara. Tara is a second-generation, Sri Lankan-Canadian force of nature, giving you music that is deeply per...
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EP. 107 - EVAN CARTWRIGHT from 2021-03-22T09:00:09
Another original Canadian artist to emerge from the Rosedale Heights high school music program, under the alternative music education model of Doug Friesen. This chat with Evan Cartwright is so th...
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EP. 106 - ANH PHUNG from 2021-03-15T09:00:28
Anh Phung is a talented multi-instrumentalist who plays in some incredible acts including Tullstars, Twisted Pine, Jaron Freeman-Fox, and also leads her own duo Hainbrain! She has travelled the wo...
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EP. 105 - JACK MOVES from 2021-03-08T10:00:28
Jack Moves (aka Mike Simpson) and his 6-cylinder General Motors brain talks touring, collaboration, work ethic and much more. His genre bending career has spanned metal, hip hop, and everything in...
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EP. 104 - DR. MYRTLE MILLARES from 2021-03-01T10:00:22
Such an inspiring conversation with Dr. Myrtle Millares. We talk about social justice and education, her doctoral work, and her rich life in music. Enjoy!
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EP. 103 - GORDON MONAHAN from 2021-02-22T10:00:25
Governor General award-winning artist sound artist Gordon Monahan opens up about his early days in Germany, his compositions, unique spaces like the Funny Farm (Meaford), the Glowing Pickle (Berlin...
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EP. 102 - MOON TOBOGGAN from 2021-02-17T17:22:22
Episode 102 unpacks themes of nostalgia, time travel, creativity and more. A deep conversation with Michael McGlennon, aka Moon Toboggan in anticipation of his latest release "Time Machines". Enjoy!
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EP. 101 - HIROKI TANAKA from 2021-02-08T10:00:18
Another student of Doug Friesen's to go on and make some very special music, episode 101 features a refreshing chat with Hiroki Tanaka. We discuss education, early work, touring and recording with...
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EP. 100 - {An} EeL from 2021-01-25T11:00:29
Brought to you by the number 100, we go back & forward 100 years, we talk about his 100-release project, our upcoming collaboration A MUFFLED SNORE and more. Episode 100 of Industry Tactics featur...
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EP. 99 - DAVID SAIT from 2021-01-18T10:00:19
In preparation for the upcoming co-release of "A MUFFLED SNORE", Friendly Rich sat down with David Sait to discuss this special full length recording and David's adventures in music to date. In Ep...
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EP. 98 - THOMPSON EGBO EGBO from 2021-01-01T21:52:21
Pianist, composer and community builder Thompson Egbo Egbo unpacks his wonderful and adventurous career in music, performing for the likes of Quincy Jones, Prince Charles, and many more. Buckle up...
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EP. 97 - GWENNA FAIRCHILD-TAYLOR from 2020-12-21T18:17:28
Episode 97 features an inspiring interview with soprano, community artist, and music educator Gwenna Fairchild-Taylor. From her home in Omaha, we catch up on all things, opera, and of course, the ...
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EP. 96 - BERNARD PEARCE from 2020-12-07T11:00:25
Episode 96, an inspiring chat with the creative force in Bernard Pearce. From Promised Land, Louisiana, Pearce has been based out of New Orleans for most of his life. A nomadic artist, he's also ...
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EP. 95 - DR. KATHRYN LADANO from 2020-11-23T12:13:50
What a talk with Dr. Kathryn Ladano about her journey with the bass clarinet, and etching out a diverse career in music. From artistic direction (NUMUS), to teaching (Laurier University), to perfor...
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EP. 94 - JAMES CAVALLUZZO (MALHAVOC) from 2020-11-09T10:00:19
Working with such artists as Tool, Nine Inch Nails, even Motley Crue, James Cavalluzzo walks us through his unique career in music, and main project Malhavoc. His love of music and the friendships...
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EP. 93 - JOAN SMITH & THE JANE DOES from 2020-11-01T23:00:24
Episode 93 features a Zoom chat with Joan Smith & Tom Juhas of Joan Smith & The Jane Does, from their home studio in Peterborough. We chat about process, publicity, collaboration and more!
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EP. 92 - AARON COMEAU from 2020-10-26T11:00:16
Another graduate of Rosedale School of the Arts in Toronto, Aaron Comeau discusses his music education, opening for Levon Helm, running a studio for 6 years and much more. Dig in to this delightfu...
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EP. 91 - ROBIN HATCH from 2020-10-18T23:52:22
In episode 91, we chat with Robin Hatch (Our Lady Peace) about her new solo recording, NOISE, and releasing three recordings last year alone! We talk practice, quarantine releases, SubmitHub, DIY ...
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EP. 90 - GREG "GERG" DAWSON from 2020-10-05T09:00:17
We talk mentorship, early days coming up in Brampton, Canada and community-building through music. The metal mogul himself, producer, musician and dear friend Greg "Gerg" Dawson joins us for Episo...
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EP. 89 - SARAH BENOIT from 2020-09-20T17:31:09
We talk Doug Friesen, we talk music education in challenging times, we talk Egypt! Get into this wonderful discussion with life long learner, Sarah Benoit, Episode 89 of Industry Tactics!
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EP. 88 - Friendly's Vinyl Pap (Food pt.1) from 2020-08-23T20:49:27
From BCB Music and Not-So-Sirius 179…it's Friendly's Vinyl Pap. The theme of today’s show is FOOD. We all eat, we all shit, we all write songs about it. This is a chance for you to hear stories a...
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EP. 87 - SAMEER CASH from 2020-08-10T22:21
With a new album coming out next month, Sameer Cash discusses his education, the making of this album, and music in the time of COVID-19. Episode 87 full of great tactics from this wise young arti...
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EP. 86 - ANAIS KELSEY - VERDECCHIA from 2020-07-20T10:00:30
A lovely chat with soprano Anais Kelsey-Verdecchia on working with Doug Friesen at Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, then migrating to a world of new music, improvisation and Schafer's Wolf Proj...
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EP. 85 - LELAND WHITTY from 2020-06-01T01:19:40
Episode 85 features a lovely chat with Leland Whitty. Best known for his work as a saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist in the group Badbadnotgood, Leland opens up about his music education. We ...
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EP. 84 - Friendly's Vinyl Pap (war) from 2020-05-23T22:30:03
Welcome to Friendly’s Vinyl Pap on BCB Radio One, BCB Music and Not-So-Sirius 179…on the show this week, WAR. Drop a bomb! We’ve got some slick weapons of mass destruction cued up for you on the s...
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EP. 83 - FRANKIE WHYTE from 2020-05-18T09:00:23
One of the hardest working, most persistent musicians in show biz today, Frankie Whyte opens up about early beginnings at Rosedale Heights studying under Doug Friesen. Moving on from high school F...
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EP. 82 - BENNETT BEDOUKIAN from 2020-05-03T23:29:30
Episode 82 is a talk with drummer Bennett Bedoukian, from his studio in the woods of Havoc, Ontario! We discuss his artistic development through the renowned Rosedale Heights program, and being fro...
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EP. 81 - GEORGIA WEBBER from 2020-04-19T15:00:13
Episode 81 features a chat with graphic novelist and musician, Georgia Webber, who builds community through graphic medicine, her MAW vocal arts series and more. Georgia is a generous artist, and ...
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EP. 80 - DOUG FRIESEN from 2020-03-21T22:35:14
It's the start of a new season!
Season 2 will feature Friendly's Vinyl Pap and other wrong turns, but the main body of the thing will be a deep dive into the impact of music education. T...
EP. 79 - Friendly's Vinyl Pap (family) from 2020-01-26T23:57:45
Welcome to Friendly’s Vinyl Pap on BCB Radio One, BCB Music and Not-So-Sirius 179…on the show this week, FAMILY. We all have them, we all gotta get along, from your mothers and fathers to cousins,...
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EP. 78 - We Are All Terrorists from 2019-11-09T15:00:04
Catch a sneak peak of the new Friendly Rich recording, with audio liner notes to help you navigate!
The record is now available on all digital streaming platforms.
EP. 77 - Gregory Oh from 2019-10-07T09:00:14
Misophoniacs be warned! Episode 77 features a popcorned sound adventure with none other than new music guru, Gregory Oh. He reflects deeply on his path to musicianship. Full of golden tactics, ta...
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EP. 76 - The Nihilist Spasm Band from 2019-09-23T16:12:04
A snapshot of legendary noise-makers, The Nihilist Spasm Band at 54 years into their legendary journey. We talk to some of the founding members, and their spouses! A great Canadian anarchist model...
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EP. 75 - Allison Cameron from 2019-08-26T09:00:26
What a rich career Allison Cameron has had to date, flowing through it, she studying in Amsterdam, went to New York, ate beans with John Cage, cracked nuts with Louis Andriessen and much more. She ...
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EP. 74 - DAN LOUGHRIN from 2019-08-12T09:00:15
An amazing chat with Dan Loughrin from Baby Labour. We dissect his process, from poodle perms in high school, through to duelling guitars and ring modulators. Studied with the late Ken Aldcroft, ...
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EP. 73 - JAMES PAUL from 2019-07-29T09:00:15
A great honour to crack the mind of audio connoisseur and studio lab scientist, James Paul. From both sides of the mixing board, James Paul's work over the last 30+ years has made a big impact on ...
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EP. 72 - CLARA ENGEL from 2019-07-16T02:43:30
Drawn to the calmness, singer-songwriter Clara Engel is from a different time - the age of Myspace, and "minimalist holy blues". Get into it, learn about campus mailers, touring solo, swimming, an...
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EP. 71 - D ALEX MEEKS from 2019-07-01T09:00:20
Sometimes David, sometimes D Alex, this keeper of time is a well of knowledge and unbelievable experience. Tick tock, get into it -- a full hour inside the mind of D Alex Meeks!
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SPECIAL EPISODE - MORTADELLA IS DONKEY MEAT (audiobook) from 2019-06-02T12:00:07
Friendly Rich wrote a chapbook, MORTADELLA IS DONKEY MEAT: TALES OF AN ITALIAN-CANADIAN WEIRDO. It's illustrated by the great Gregory Pepper and the print version is available for order now at www...
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EP. 70 - LUNCH with ABE from 2019-05-12T09:00:19
Enjoy this very recent radio interview, courtesy of the fine folk over at KEBF Radio in Central California, on "Lunch with Abe" a chat with Abe Perlstein and Friendly Rich, discussing, amoung other...
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EP. 69 BOOK TEASER from 2019-04-29T09:00:29
From the upcoming book, "Mortadella is Donkey Meat: Tales from an Italian-Canadian Weirdo", hear Friendly Rich read a couple of stories. The book (and accompanying audiobook!) will be available fo...
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EP. 68 - DAVID FRENCH (and ONLY The LONELY preview) from 2019-04-01T09:00:12
We talk Broken Social Scene, Denman Island, being comfortable in your skin, being thankful and much more. You also get a sneak listen to the upcoming studio recording, "Friendly Rich Sings for Onl...
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EP. 67 - MATT FONG from 2019-03-18T09:00:09
Matt Fong embodies the DIY spirit in all his work. Whether it was once spearheading the indie magazine Spontaneous Combustion, or releasing the upcoming Future Machines record, he treats it all the...
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EP. 66 - RAHA JAVANFAR from 2019-03-04T10:00:14
Let's take a space walk through the life and artistic process of Raha Javanfar, unique violinist, bandleader and well rounded creative force! Raha leads Bad Luck Woman and Her Misfortunes, and pla...
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EP. 65 - JOHN OSWALD from 2019-02-18T15:21:17
The one-of-a-kind musical mind of John Oswald. Episode 65 features an indepth discussion with this great composer, saxophonist, and instigator. He gives us a tutorial in Plunderphonics ("familiar...
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EP. 64 - KELSEY MCNULTY from 2019-02-04T10:00:15
A higgledy-piggledy cruise ship journey through the diverse tactics of Kelsey McNulty. In Episode 64, we talk sleeping bag slippers, keyboards, Ace Tones, accordions, tour health, and much more. ...
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EP. 63 - PHIL MILES from 2019-01-21T11:03:40
Phil Miles is a wise guitar player who grew up in Ottawa (and Victoria) and now calls Toronto home. He's a well of wisdom and likes to keep his musical diet diverse. From playing with Nick Teehan...
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EP. 62 - NICOLE RAMPERSAUD from 2018-09-10T09:00:16
Episode 62 flowed like hot coffee on a humid summer afternoon. My chat with the jazz master herself, Nicole Rampersaud, who discusses her rise in music and upcoming move to the East Coast! Enjoy…
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EP. 61 - THE LEONARD COHEN SWEET from 2018-08-21T00:27:26
Friendly Rich & The Lollipop People teamed up with Dave Clark and the Woodshed Orchestra on the EP "THE LEONARD COHEN SWEET". This shared release comes out Sept 10th on all digital platforms, follo...
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EP. 60 - PARMELA ATTARIWALA from 2018-08-06T09:00:14
In Episode 60, we take a journey with the violin through the life and times of Dr. Parmela Attariwala. Parmela is a great thinker and musician, who has devoted much of her career to helping break ...
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EP. 59 - GARY TOPP from 2018-07-23T10:05:57
"The only cats worth anything are those who take chances", Thelonious Monk told a young Gary Topp -- the rest is history. Take a trip down memory lane with a one-of-a-kind Toronto music legend, Mr...
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EP. 58 - COLIN BRUNTON from 2018-07-09T09:00:14
A lovely chat with producer Colin Brunton, looking back on his friendship with the late Jeff Plewman (aka Nash the Slash). Enjoy!
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EP. 57 - JESSE STEWART from 2018-06-25T09:00:14
We talk hat tricks, ice music, treehouse concerts, music of the heart and much more. Episode 57 is full of gold, sprung from the head of creative polymath Jesse Stewart!
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EP. 56 - ANDREA RAMOLO from 2018-06-11T00:12:32
We get into Leonard Cohen, Cowboy Junkies, touring the country and much more with Canadian work horse singer-songwriter Andrea Ramolo. Enjoy!
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EP. 55 - DALE MORNINGSTAR from 2018-05-28T10:00:02
From his mud room in Hamilton, Ontario Dale Morningstar talks about his musical coming of age, from Dinner is Ruined Band to meeting Bobby Orr and much more! He gives a glimpse into the making of G...
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EP. 54 - OLIVIA SHORTT from 2018-05-14T20:53:43
Just a magpie with a dream, Olivia Shortt is a freshly shorn master of music! The saxophone phenom and new music champion originally from North Bay, she now pushes Toronto's new music community to...
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EP. 53 - MYK FREEDMAN from 2018-05-01T01:40:35
A delightful saunter through the mind of Brooklyn-based guitar guru Myk Freedman. From the Toronto house he grew up in, Myk opens up about practice, shredding, his early years, failure, and much m...
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EP. 52 - SARAH JANE SCOUTEN from 2018-04-16T09:45:04
We went all over the map with Sarah Jane Scouten, from Belgium to British Columbia. She shares some deep and difficult life experience with us, and the tactics she's picked up along the way. What...
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EP. 51 - DEVIN CUDDY from 2018-04-02T10:00
Devin Cuddy shares his unique journey, from arena tours opening for Blue Rodeo, to his latest EP "Amy's Dream", this episode unravels much about what he's learned along the way.
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EP. 50 - KAREN NG from 2018-03-19T01:33:42
Karen Ng walks us through her first three decades and the good people she's worked with along the way. From Broken Social Scene, to Andy Shauf, Karen is an incredible musician wearing many hats. ...
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EP. 49 - NICK TEEHAN from 2018-03-05T02:16:08
We talk about his first release "There is Not a Snake", CRA tactics, jazz names, and much more. Dig in to a deep dish pan pizza with the unique and talented Nick Teehan!
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EP. 48 - JAMES KEAST from 2018-02-19T02:39:28
We take a good look behind the curtain of the Canadian music industry with James Keast, Editor in Chief at Exclaim Magazine. Digging up angry letters from 20 years ago, we learn about one very imp...
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EP. 47 - MYRA DAVIES from 2018-02-05T02:28:32
A conversation with Myra Davies. She opens up about her early years working in the musical underground with artists such as Skinny Puppy, Einstürzende Neubauten and more. A fascinating adventure ...
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EP. 46 - STEVE SLADKOWSKI from 2018-01-22T11:00:04
A well of knowledge, inspiration and good vibes, Steve Sladkowski talks about his development as a musician, touring/creating in the band PUP and much more. Crack open a fresh bottle of Club-Mate ...
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EP. 45 - MAYLEE TODD from 2018-01-08T03:14:08
A personal trainer of artistic sorts, Maylee Todd unlocks some key tactics for us today on the podcast. Her new release "Acts of Love" is a well-thought, revered recording from a great Canadian po...
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EP. 44 - GREGORY PEPPER from 2017-12-26T02:12:33
We're poppin' P's on the podcast today with Guelph's own, Gregory Pepper! We crack open a can of beer and a can of worms, learning all about his new Song a Week Club and more! Dig into this Boxing ...
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EP. 43 - JULIA HAMBLETON from 2017-12-11T03:14:57
Episode 43 unlocks a new level of awesome: JULIA HAMBLETON, Toronto clarinetist and do-it-yourselfer extraordinaire. Unraveling the cabbage, we discuss the vital tactic of RECOUPING, and also walk...
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EP. 42 - JAY SWINNERTON from 2017-11-27T03:37:50
Take a trip through Peterborough via the Cameron House patio...it's a deep dive with "future Canadian legend", Jay Swinnerton. He talks Los Diablos, The Silverhearts, New Grease Revival, and how h...
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EP. 41 - BENJAMIN HACKMAN from 2017-11-13T04:13:08
From Toronto island, a chat with Benjamin Hackman (The Holy Gasp) who discusses his upcoming recording, his influences, and approach to making some seriously demented music. He's a punk rock cabar...
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EP. 40 - TIM POSGATE from 2017-10-30T01:34:48
Tim Posgate is in a great artistic place, just back from a tour with Roney Teper in Europe, and releasing a new So Long Seven recording in November. We sat down in an noisy cafe in Toronto's Littl...
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EP. 39 - TANIA GILL from 2017-10-16T01:11:49
She's a card-carrying member of the Woodshed Orchestra, FOG Brass Brand, Brodie West Quintet, and her own quartet. Tania Gills eats a jazz sandwich and takes us through many tactic-filled worm hol...
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EP. 38 - TOM WILSON from 2017-09-25T01:09:57
Tom Wilson is a seasoned storyteller, a Hamiltonian of true grit, an artist of epic proportion. He reminisces about early days in Hamilton with Bob and Daniel Lanois, his start in the band Junkhou...
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SPECIAL EDITION - THE GREAT BLUE HERON from 2017-09-11T01:03:50
Take a sneak-peak into Friendly Rich's 11th studio recording, The Great Blue Heron. Glimpses into the recording, featuring interviews with Hawksley Workman, Kevin Breit, and Greg "Gerg" Dawson. T...
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EP. 37 - SELINA MARTIN from 2017-08-28T00:59:48
Selina Martin has released four incredible recordings to date, most recently "Caruso's Brain". With a background in theatre and music, her community spans far and wide. Selina never stops searchi...
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EP. 36 - EUGENE MARTYNEC from 2017-08-14T00:06:58
A pleasant chat with producer and composer Eugene Martynec. At 70, he's got an amazing perspective on Toronto in the 60's. He talks about Yorkville and working with folks like Bruce Cockburn, Feli...
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EP. 35 - PATRICIA O CALLAGHAN from 2017-07-29T11:21:12
A delight to catch up with chanteuse Patricia O'Callaghan. She's released six recordings, toured the world, and never stops learning. We talk stage fright, record company tactics, and more in this...
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EP. 34 - HENK DEGRAAUW from 2017-07-17T01:28:36
This episode comes to you from the inside of a music box. The tinkerer himself, Mr. Henk Degraauw joins us on the podcast to crank up the organ and grind out some serious tactics. Learn all you n...
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EP. 33 - KID KOALA from 2017-07-03T02:49:45
Friendly Rich sits with Kid Koala, the polymathematician to talk about his inspirations, from Jim Henson & Monty Python to working with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Mike Patton. Some serious ...
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EP. 32 - LISA MACINTOSH from 2017-06-19T01:55:16
Some fine Toronto music anthropology as seen and told through the lens of photographer Lisa Macintosh in this episode of Industry Tactics. She's shot everybody from Bruce Springsteen to Amanda Pal...
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EP. 31 - SCOTT THOMSON from 2017-06-05T00:55:31
Trombonist, composer, programmer, Artistic Director of the Guelph Jazz Festival...he is a difficult human to classify, and why try? One thing is for sure -- Scott Thomson embodies music from a var...
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EP. 30 - NATE MILLS from 2017-05-22T12:51:20
Nate Mills, frontman of the band Run with the Kittens talks about his early years growing up in Orillia, Ontario, how we moved to Toronto, started a band, toured in a school bus, and became a frequ...
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EP. 29 - JESSICA STUART from 2017-05-08T01:53:08
A talk with koto-pop sensation Jessica Stuart, a hard-working force majeure in Toronto music, traveling the world, sharing her music far and wide. Jessica opens up about her music education and wh...
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EP. 28 - RENALDO and the LOAF (Part 2) from 2017-04-24T01:33:10
Join us for a second interview with cult legends, Renaldo and the Loaf, via Skype from Ted the Loaf's home in Wales. We dig deeper into their collaborative recording, a 1983 co-release with The Re...
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EP. 27 - LAURA BARRETT from 2017-04-10T02:05:44
An amazing chat with Toronto songwriter Laura Barrett. Well known for incorporating the kalimba into her music, this interview digs deeper into her work, as a film composer, pianist, and educator....
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EP. 26 - DOUG TIELLI from 2017-03-28T02:19:08
Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Doug Tielli and his heartfelt music. You'll hear the stories behind his records, and the role of middle names in the Tielli family. Fresh piss from the ...
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EP. 25 - CORY MCCALLUM from 2017-03-13T02:32:55
He's a well of creativity, a connector of humans, a constant force in the world of weirdo art. From hip hoppin' moose puppets to doom metal to rock operas, Cory McCallum won the lottery on creativ...
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EP. 24 - RENALDO and THE LOAF (Part 1) from 2017-02-27T03:44:49
Friendly Rich sits down with English avant garde masters, Renaldo and The Loaf to catch a glimpse into their wonderful world. So many artists are influenced by this subtle duo from Portsmouth, Eng...
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EP. 23 - STEVE WARD from 2017-02-13T04:03:30
Toronto trombonist, Steve Ward plays with Minotaurs, Caribou, The Lollipop People and many more....A man of many passions, Steve breaks it down into 3 easy chapters: meat, music, and graffiti. Uri...
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EP. 22 - KEVIN BREIT from 2017-01-30T03:11:24
Kevin Breit has performed on several Grammy and Juno award-winning records. He works with everybody from Norah Jones, Hugh Laurie and Cassandra Wilson to Harry Manx, Rosanne Cash and more. A well...
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EPISODE TWENTY ONE - WAX MANNEQUIN from 2017-01-23T02:55:59
Wax Mannequin waxes more than poetic in this heartfelt conversation. A seasoned veteran and crafty songwriter from his home just outside of Hamilton, Canada. Listen up, as the tactics flow outta ...
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EPISODE TWENTY - RONLEY TEPER from 2017-01-09T03:12:16
She leads The Lipliners, and has been releasing her uncompromising music for over fifteen years. A staple in the Toronto improvising music scene, Ronley Teper is now on a quest to make new musical...
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XMAS SPECIAL PT. 2 - JOHN BOYLE from 2016-12-25T02:17:39
For the last fifty years, The Nihilist Spasm Band has done it their own way. Pioneers of the noise music genre, this Part 2 Extra Special Industry Tactics XMAS Special is a chat with John Boyle of...
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XMAS SPECIAL PT. 1 - R. MURRAY SCHAFER from 2016-12-25T02:17:06
Part one of this Extra Special Industry Tactics Christmas Special features a Lindor chocolate treat from Friendly's Festive vault: a 2004 interview with Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer. At 83 ...
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EPISODE NINETEEN - BOB WISEMAN from 2016-12-19T04:09:55
Bob Wiseman is enjoying a remarkable journey in Canadian music. One of the founding members of Blue Rodeo, Bob left that band in 1992, and has since released 13 solo records, produced 29 other art...
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EPISODE EIGHTEEN - REBECCA HENNESSY & MICHAEL HERRING from 2016-12-05T02:59:41
Wanna learn all the different types of gigs? This is the podcast for you! This week's podcast features an in depth discussion with trumpeter Rebecca Hennessy and bassist Michael Herring. Two fierc...
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EPISODE SEVENTEEN - CHELDON PATERSON from 2016-11-21T02:56:13
"It's like listening to a Salvador Dali painting" Transcending age, race, and genre; Cheldon Paterson, aka SlowPitchSound does not consider himself a DJ, rather a creator of sound collages. Enjoy ...
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EPISODE SIXTEEN - JAMES MCELENEY from 2016-11-07T03:14:43
"There's nothing worse than a bass player with a dream..." This episode, Rich hangs with James McEleney, bass player and swell gent. Nothing like drinking beer, talking beer, music, and much more....
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EPISODE FIFTEEN - JENNY OMNICHORD from 2016-10-24T01:24:37
A gripping discussion with Guelph's creative genius, Jenny Omnichord! We talk about her one-of-a-kind bus project, how she came up in the indie music scene in Guelph and much more. Thanksgiving!
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EPISODE FOURTEEN - SLY JUHAS from 2016-10-10T04:30:02
He's a man of few words and incredible beats, Sly Juhas. The son of a Hungarian horologist, Sly is set to squeeze the most out of life. His latest adventures send him to Berlin to live and make n...
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EPISODE THIRTEEN - JOE SORBARA from 2016-09-26T03:33:28
Buckle up and take a ride with Joe Sorbara, Toronto drummer and the sweetest soul you'll ever meet. Joe walks us through the importance of being respectful, how he came up in the Toronto improvise...
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EPISODE TWELVE - JADEA KELLY from 2016-09-11T20:01:06
Friendly Rich chats with the talented songwriter Jadea Kelly to discuss her new recording "Love & Lust" and other important tactics. Kelly now spends most of her time in Nashville, so it was a rea...
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EPISODE ELEVEN - JOHN SOUTHWORTH from 2016-08-29T02:31:17
He walks and a talks in tongues. Step inside the brain of a true artiste, the enigmatic Canadian, John Southworth carves out some new tactics, from keeping the cards stuffed deep in the meat pie, ...
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EPISODE TEN - NICHOL ROBERTSON from 2016-08-15T19:01:34
Episode Ten features guitar marvel and deep thinker, Nichol S. Robertson. As a very special bonus, we're happy to unleash a previously unreleased live performance at the end of this episode, Nicho...
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EPISODE NINE - MENDELSON JOE from 2016-08-01T23:18:43
Canadian painter and blues musician Mendelson Joe opens his cabin in the woods to speak with Rich about all things music, culture, politics, and end of the world.
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EPISODE EIGHT - HAWKSLEY WORKMAN from 2016-07-18T02:17:36
This week, we chat with the musical genius Hawksley Workman, from his studio in Burk's Falls. We talk about his incredible career in music, touring, gardening, and much more.
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EPISODE SEVEN - CHRISTINE DUNCAN from 2016-07-04T01:55:29
A laser beam of focus, Christine Duncan [shawoman] gently walks us through her incredible journey, from evangelical touring family band, to hardest-working woman in show business. There's love, un...
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EPISODE SIX - ALEX PANGMAN from 2016-06-20T02:18:15
This week we visit Alex Pangman at her place, to talk jazz, horse, and Lawrence Welk. You dig?
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EPISODE FIVE - JACK BREAKFAST from 2016-06-06T02:51:45
We talk baseball, birding, Soda Popinski and tactics along the way. Relish the gentle voice of Jack Breakfast on the podcast this week.
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EPISODE FOUR - KRISTA MUIR from 2016-05-23T18:19:29
In this episode, we sit with Krista Muir, aka Lederhosen Lucil, a hyper-creative wonder in Canadian Music. Krista and Rich have known each other for years, sharing stages in Montreal and Toronto, ...
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EPISODE THREE - GORDON SHAWCROSS from 2016-05-13T03:30:22
Friendly and Andrew talk tactics with Gordon Shawcross over some eggs in a special diner-edition of "Industry Tactics with Friendly Rich". Gordon is a prolific songwriter, who's got a new recordin...
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EPISODE TWO - DAVE CLARK from 2016-05-02T02:23:37
Episode Two features an extensive interview with legendary Toronto drummer Dave Clark (Woodshed Orchestra, Rheostatics, Dinner is Ruined, The WoodChoppers Association, Gord Downie & Charles Spearin...
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EPISODE ONE - JEFF BURKE from 2016-04-18T01:27:15
The first episode of Industry Tactics, we're joined by the gentle wiseman himself, Jeff Burke. We talk about bassoon, internet fame, supping cranberry juice and not sleeping much. This man is a o...
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