The Lunchbox Interview: Andrew Maclean (Backyard History Book 4)

My guest today is Andrew Maclean, author, historian and storyteller. The latest book in his Backyard History series arrived this year. He joins me to tell about what sorts of tales we can expect in Backyard History: Mysterious Stories from Atlantic Canada’s Past.

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The Lunchbox: Peter Hicks on “Roughing It”

My guest today is Peter Hicks, well-known as songwriter and performer for Sleepy Driver and My Black Ram, but joining me today as an author (under the pseudonym “Andi Ellis”) of the romantic comedy novel Roughing It

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Testing For Echo – Episode 87 – Just a Little Nostalgia In Here. Heatwave! – Orig. Air Date Oct. 11, 2025

On the day of recording this episode it’s the 45th anniversary of Heatwave Festival in Bowmanville Ontario. There will be more on that later. There’s a few Heatwave references. I was there. I can speak to it. πŸ™‚ And great music! Check these out! Episode Song List Talking Heads – I Zimbra Miss Krystal – Say To Me YES – Long Distance Runaround Tyler Ellis – Down By The Don

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The Fox Den Episode 2 (October 6th 2025)

welcome to the second episode of the fox den – where i bring you tonal inconsistency, consistently! in this episode you’ll hear … Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More

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Indie Whimsy Episode 51 (October 7th 2025)

hiya! on this episode of indie whimsy you’ll hear … the mountain goats – pure heat (protein source of the future … now!; 1998) arcade fire – sprawl ii (mountains beyond mountains) (the suburbs; 2010) gumption – stop not red (ultramaroon; 2000) amy millan – day to day (masters of the burial; 2009) my bloody valentine – you made me realise (you made me realise; 1988) broken social scene –

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The Lunchbox Interview: Peter Hicks [Sleepy Driver]

My guest today was Peter Hicks, well-known front-man for Fredericton bands Sleepy Driver and My Black Ram.

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