This week we're featuring Sorry About The Murder, a very Canadian murder mystery podcast. This fictional show opens in the quiet town of Beavermount, Ontario, where the Canada-core references quickly get out of hand. It's sound designed beautifully, and you'll want to hang on all the way through both seasons to solve the mystery along with our hero (or murderer?), a French Canadian Zamboni driver. It's the perfect road trip or holiday break podcast for your and your family to binge on your upcoming time off. You're welcome!

This week also brings exciting announcements, like The Walrus' official acquisition of Lead Podcasting as of December 4, 2025. The entire Lead production team is now part of The Walrus, and it'll only mean more of the same award-winning storytelling we're known for.

And lastly, WE'RE SIGNAL AWARD WINNERS! Add This To Your Playlist took home a 2025 Signal Award in the Curators Shaping Culture category. Congratulations to every listener—you've helped us build this show every step of the way.

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This week’s pick is Tequity Talk, a new podcast from #GALSNGEAR that we're excited to be producing at Lead Podcasting.Hosted by GALSNGEAR founder Amy DeLouise, Tequity Talk spotlights the women shaping the future of media and entertainment. Each episode dives into the latest industry trends, everyday tools, and creative strategies that help editors, producers, and content creators stand out in a fast-changing landscape.It's smart, inspiring, and a must-listen for creators who want to stay sharp and future-ready. I got three life-changing tips just from this episode alone!

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This week’s pick is How To Fall Asleep Fast, a dreamy podcast created to help you let go of the day and settle into real rest.

Each episode combines guided meditation from Amanda Cupido with original music composed by Boris Kurtzman, layered with binaural beats, an audio effect where two tones create a soft pulsing rhythm in your brain. The result is a calming soundscape that can ease stress, quiet racing thoughts, and gently carry you to sleep.

Episodes are about an hour long, giving you plenty of space to unwind without worrying about interruptions. And with new episodes releasing weekly, there’s always a fresh meditation waiting to become part of your nighttime routine.

If falling asleep faster (and staying asleep) is something you’ve been chasing, How To Fall Asleep Fast is the kind of podcast that deserves a spot on your playlist.

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This week, we’re featuring StanLand — a new five-part audio fiction series that blends fantasy with just the right amount of chaos.

Created by Mike Sacks and written with S.G. Wilson, the show drops us into Zyngia: a once-magical kingdom now drowning in vape shops, gated communities, dollar stores, and other signs of late-stage capitalism.

At the centre of it all are two unlikely protagonists — a burnt-out podcast host and a painfully average guy from Maryland — who somehow become the land’s last hope. The show features a ridiculously stacked cast including Jon Hamm, Rhea Seehorn, Bobby Moynihan, and more.

StanLand is a Sonar Network production — a network we love here at Lead. This one’s got top-tier sound design, sharp writing, and a clear love for all things weird and well-crafted.

If you’re into smart satire and fictional worlds that feel just a little too familiar, StanLand should definitely be on your playlist.

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This week, we’re featuring Canardian, the podcast that digs up all the hometown rumours, half-true tales, and local legends that make Canadian towns so fun to talk about.

Host Kattie Laur has a knack for finding the stories you’d never read on a plaque — the ones that live in Facebook comments, community threads, and whispered “Did you hear about…” conversations.

In this episode, Kattie is joined by the one and only Hannah Sung — former MuchMusic VJ and co-founder of Media Girlfriends — for a special live taping at Soundwave Summit 2025. Together, they trade Scarborough stories: old neighbourhood haunts, ever-changing landmarks, and an unexpected rumour about The Weeknd’s teenage years.

If you’re into local lore, small-town mysteries, and the messy fun of urban legends, Canardian definitely deserves a spot in your playlist.

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This week, we’ve got a guest curator in the house! Caleb—Lead Podcasting producer, social media pro, and haunted bookstore enthusiast—takes over the feed to bring you one of his personal faves: I Hate It But I Love It.

If you’ve ever watched a movie and thought, “That was kinda awful… but also incredible?”—this show gets you. Each week, hosts Kat Angus and Jocelyn Geddie (both based in Toronto) pick apart a film they love and hate in equal measure. It’s smart, chaotic, and packed with deep dives, behind-the-scenes facts, weird accents, and original musical numbers. Yes, really.

In the episode Caleb’s picked, they take on 1994’s The Crow—a cult classic with confusing lore, campy characters, and a tragic backstory that’s hard to ignore.

If you like your movie podcasts unfiltered, funny, and full of pop culture brainworms, I Hate It But I Love It is well worth the add.

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This week’s pick is for anyone trying to make sense of the economy, their bank account, or both. Smart Advice with Carissa Lucreziano is produced by Lead Podcasting for CIBC, and we’re proud to help bring it to life. It’s a go-to for straightforward, actionable money advice made for Canadians—whether you’re running a small business, planning for a family, paying off debt, or just trying to figure out your next step.

The newly-launched third season kicks off with a conversation between Carissa and the Honourable Lisa Raitt, diving into how recent political shifts and economic decisions might impact your finances. It’s smart, accessible, and full of context you won’t hear on your average money podcast.

If you want financial content that’s actually made with you in mind, this one’s worth subscribing to!

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Today, we’re adding Shorts by APVA to your playlist—because take it from me, keeping up with everything happening in the audio world can be a full-time job.

This weekly podcast brings you quick, super digestible updates from across the African audio scene—from podcasting and voiceover to spoken word and rising stars. It’s produced by APVA, and it’s all about keeping audio creatives in the know with the latest trends, stories, and opportunities across the continent.

If you’re in the audio space, or just love hearing what’s happening in one of the world’s fastest-growing creative industries—go ahead and add this one to your playlist.

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