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Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe

Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe

By: Apostrophe Podcast Network
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Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe welcomes listeners into the warm and comforting world of the Vinyl Cafe. Each episode features stories about Canada’s favourite fictional family: Dave, Morley and the kids, narrated by the late Stuart McLean and recorded live in concert. For the first time ever, long-time producer Jess Milton shares rare, behind-the-scenes stories from her 15 years touring, travelling, laughing, and recording with her close friend Stuart.


This is a world that is rooted in kindness, connection, and the laughter of recognition. A world that brings people together to rejoice in our ridiculousness. A world where we celebrate the small triumphs over the adversities of the everyday: like trying to find the perfect gift for someone you love, or the first Christmas without your sister; like trying to stage manage the school Christmas pageant, or trying to defrost a turkey with a hairdryer (we’ve all done that, right?).


Join us. New episodes every Friday.


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Episodes
  • Christmas Cheer - Christmas at the Turlingtons’ & Dave Cooks the Turkey

    Christmas Cheer - Christmas at the Turlingtons’ & Dave Cooks the Turkey
    Dec 19 2025

    “Did you take the turkey out of the freezer?”


    For our last episode of the season – and our last before the Holidays – two Christmas classics! Plus, a beautiful, seasonal listener story from the Vinyl Cafe Story Exchange. For many of you, these Stuart McLean stories need no introduction, so grab a cup of egg nog, put your feet up and enjoy. Merry Christmas!

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    54 mins
  • Best Behaviour - Christmas at Tommy’s & Polly Anderson’s Christmas Party

    Best Behaviour - Christmas at Tommy’s & Polly Anderson’s Christmas Party
    Dec 12 2025

    “First fires…. and then floods”


    On this week’s episode, two hilarious Stuart McLean stories about being out and about, Christmas visiting. Our first story is one that many of you may not have heard before, about Dave and Morley’s visit to the home of Stephanie’s boyfriend,Tommy. Tommy's parents are facing their own challenges with cooking the turkey. Jess shares a backstory about some of the characters in that story.

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    55 mins
  • Dave on the Roof - Dave on the Roof & Christmas on the Road

    Dave on the Roof - Dave on the Roof & Christmas on the Road
    Dec 5 2025

    “Eustache was bracing himself for a long and lonely Christmas”


    It’s December so we’re going the full festive from now until Christmas! This week, two classic Dave & Morley stories of seasonal shenanigans, plus a story exchange about a very special Christmas Eve.

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    44 mins
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