Witchpolice Radio

Witchpolice Radio
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Witchpolice Radio

Acclaimed Manitoba-centric music interview podcast. Hosted by Winnipeg journalist and massive record nerd Sam Thompson. Music talk radio, broadcasting from 2012 'til forever. DIY or die.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    WR973: Empaths in Retrograde (with guest host Stiff Wiggle)

    Hey look, it’s a guest host! The inimitable Stiff Wiggle is back in the hosting chair, in conversation with “garage rock indie folk alternative subpar supergroup” Empaths in Retrograde! Tune in for a chat about their brand new debut album, which is the subject of a release party Friday, Feb. 28 at Osborne Taphouse, and much more! Need more of guest host Stiff Wiggle? Check out episode 914 (July 2024). Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page!  This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company.   As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening!

    45 min

  2. FEB 23

    WR972: Jordan Basso

    It’s been a few years since Jordan Basso made music at the helm of country rockers The Moonlit Road.After putting that project to bed, Jordan has focused on a very prolific solo project, with two albums released already in 2025 (the instrumental 'Trying Honesty' and the singer-songwriter 'In My Space'.)Tune in for our conversation about raw, live recordings, instrumental music, and much more!Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page!  This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company.   As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening!

    37 min

  3. FEB 17

    WR971: Pink Snot

    Local “no core” punks Pink Snot are on the verge of releasing the new long-player ‘Dead Messenger’, so we sat down for a conversation about punk rock concept albums, the way their sound has progressed, some huge upcoming shows, and more!Note: As sometimes happens when interviewing a group of people (in the same room) remotely, there are some weird echo things that happen occasionally on this one, where it may sound like one of the band members' voices has temporarily doubled. I don't think it detracts from the conversation at all, but just wanted to point it out.Need more Pink Snot? Check out episode #690 (May 2022).Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page!  This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company.   As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening!

    40 min

  4. FEB 12

    WR970: Dub City Foundation

    It’s reggae time! Here's my conversation with Neil Wood, frontman of local roots seven-piece Dub City Foundation!We talk about the band’s upcoming Valentine’s Day bash (Feb. 14 at X-Cues with Rockalypso and Robert Andreas), converting rock fans to reggae, and much more. Other reggae episodes you might enjoy: #680 with Lyberal (April 2022), #933 with Adojah Balance Kapone (Sept. 2024), #856 with Black Lantern (Dec. 2023), #729 with Natalya (Oct. 2022). Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page!  This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company.   As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening!

    31 min

  5. FEB 7

    WR969: Mad Lack

    Metalcore power trio Mad Lack (from the teeming metropolis of The Pas) is on the show! Tune in for a conversation about their new music, the scene up north, not having a bass player, the way they’ve been received by Winnipeg’s metal community, and more! Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page!  This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company.   As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening!

    35 min

  6. FEB 3

    WR968: Rob Crooks

    Rob Crooks is back on the podcast! Good chat about the excellent new ‘Music People’ album (Saskatoon Folk Rap Records), concept albums, favourite artists turning out to be scumbags, Winnipeg-centric cover art, and much more. Rob was a co-host of this podcast back in the early days, but he's appeared as an interviewee numerous times as well. If you want more, check out episodes #916 (July 2024 with Epic), #853 (Dec. 2023 with Kitz Willman), #773 (March 2023), #657 (Jan. 2022 with Yy and Gruf), Bonus election episode (Sept. 2021 with Cam Scott), #527 (Oct. 2020), #346 (Dec. 2018 with Bazooka Joe), #285 (May 2018), and #189 (July 2016). Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page!  This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company.   As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening!

    40 min

  7. JAN 28

    WR967: Closetjudas Live Session

    After the success (in the sense that it actually worked) of the first attempt at recording a live set at my house, I'm planning on doing a bunch more of these. Interviews will remain the focus of the podcast, but every once in a while, you'll get some live music. This episode features alt-rock singer-songwriter Closetjudas performing five songs live and direct from the relative comfort of my dining room (which has decent sound, for some reason). Need more Closetjudas? Check out episode #510 (Sept. 2020), #691 (May 2022), and #945 (Oct. 2024). Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page!  This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company.   As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening!

    23 min

  8. JAN 16

    WR966: Ilya Osachuk

    It's a conversation with jazz bassist Ilya Osachuk about his excellent debut record, ‘The Answer’, working with (and learning from) some of Winnipeg’s finest players, moving to New York to pursue musical dreams, and much more!Ilya is releasing the album locally with a hometown Winnipeg show at the Gas Station Theatre Jan. 17!Please note this was recorded a few weeks ago, but didn't get released until now because of my year-end episodes. Want to support this podcast? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Witchpolice Patreon page!  This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company.   As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening!

    52 min
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Acclaimed Manitoba-centric music interview podcast. Hosted by Winnipeg journalist and massive record nerd Sam Thompson. Music talk radio, broadcasting from 2012 'til forever. DIY or die.

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  • Creator
    Witchpolice Radio
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    937
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Interviews copyright © Witchpolice Radio, songs copyright © the artists themselves
  • Show Website
    Witchpolice Radio

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