What's Your Niche?

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We all have one; a deep, passionate interest in something that might be seen as off-the-beaten-path from the norm. On 'What's Your Niche?' Ben Goodman will delve into his own personal niche favourites, often getting into their histories, and what makes them so important to him. Ben will also delve into other people's niche favourites via interview, whether it's artists he admires or pals of his. Each episode might be wildly different from the last, but there is one axiom that holds it together: The specific is universal. Sponsored by the Establishment Brewing Company

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    What’s Your Niche? - Episode October 1, 2026

    Episode 118. A TWO GUEST EPISODE! First up, Samantha Savage Smith gives a track-by-track breakdown of her wonderful new album Little Place! Be sure to go to the Little Place album release show, with Cassia Hardy and Ava Wild, TOMORROW (Friday October 2nd) at The Palomino! Next up, chief film critic for ScreenCrush Matt Singer discusses his upcoming book on the 2000s-era of comedy movies 'Funny Business: The Old School Wedding Crashers and Knocked Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever' which is due out on Tuesday, October 6th!Playlist: Hans Zimmer - You're So CoolBen Goodman - SAMANTHA SAVAGE SMITH interview begins here! Check out Little Place out now, via samantha savage smith dot bandcamp dot com OR go to The Palomino tomorrow (Friday October 2nd) for the Little Place album release party!Samantha Savage Smith - My FriendsSamantha Savage Smith - Eyes Wide ShutSamantha Savage Smith - True RomanceSamantha Savage Smith - SundressSamantha Savage Smith - Little PlaceSamantha Savage Smith - SGSSamantha Savage Smith - Good VibesSamantha Savage Smith - CertainSamantha Savage Smith - PupilBen Goodman - MATT SINGER interview! Check out his new book 'Funny Business' out this Tuesday, October 6th via G.P. Putnam's Sons!Hailstones - Treacherous

  2. Sep 17

    What’s Your Niche? - Episode September 17, 2026

    Episode 117. It is the fourth annual CIFF special!! I spotlight some of the great films screening as part of the Calgary International Film Festival (happening from September 24th to October 4th). In the second hour, you will hear my conversation with director TAMRA DAVIS of 'The Best Summer' (making its Canadian Premiere on September 28th, with an additional screening on September 30th) and the third hour features my conversation with director Ken Kwapis of 'We Are The Shaggs' (making its Alberta premiere on September 28th).Playlist: Los Lobos - Mas Y MasLos Lobos - Kiko and The Lavender MoonLos Lobos - Angels with Dirty FacesLos Lobos - Cumbia RazaLatin Playboys - Ten BelieversLatin Playboys - Crayon SunTy Segal - ChromeDinosaur Jr. - Clam AlongLow - BreakerOasis - Slide Away (Live from Cardiff, 4 July '25)Beastie Boys - Root DownBen Goodman - TAMRA DAVIS interview! Check out The Best Summer screening as part of CIFF on September 28th (its Canadian Premiere!) and September 30th!Sonic Youth - Bull in the HeatherBikini Kill - New RadioRancid - Journey to the End of the East BayThe Amps - PacerPavement - Black OutFoo Fighters - WinnebagoBeck - Girl DreamsBeastie Boys - Egg Raid on MojoBikini Kill - FinaleSonic Youth - Washing MachineThe Shaggs - My Pal Foot FootBen Goodman - KEN KWAPIS interview! Go see We Are The Shaggs making its Alberta Premiere as part of CIFF on September 28th!The Shaggs - That Little Sports CarMike D - I Don't CareNo Joy - Suki & AmadeusKurt Vile - Avalanches of SnowWhitmer Thomas - Cooler When I'm Sick

  3. Sep 3

    What’s Your Niche? - Episode September 3, 2026

    Episode 116. For the first hour, it's my tribute to William Orbit (who passed away on July 23rd). The second hour features a monologue on Oasis. For the third hour, I am honoured to be joined by one of my all-time favourite music writers/authors STEVEN HYDEN to discuss his essential new book 'Is This It: The Never-Ending Rise and Fall of The Strokes (and Rock 'n' Roll)' which is released this Tuesday, September 8th, via Da Capo. Me and Steven talk about The Strokes, Bob Dylan and much more! Follow Steven's work on Uproxx, his Evil Speakers Substack (stevenhyden dot substack dot com), and his great Patreon podcast Never-Ending Stories (patreon dot com slash neverendingstories)Playlist: Blur - TenderBlur - Movin' On (William Orbit Remix)Prince - The Future (William Orbit Remix)Kraftwerk - Electricity (William Orbit Remix)William Orbit - Water from a Vine LeafMadonna - AmazingAll Saints - Pure ShoresOasis - F****n' In The BushesOasis - Listen UpStone Roses - Shoot You DownPulp - Pink GloveWhitmer Thomas - Terminal Crew of DudesOhio Players - Sweet Sticky ThingThe Three Degrees - What I Did For LoveBobby Womack - Lookin' for a LoveThe Bangles - Get The GirlThe Strokes - Take It Or Leave ItBen Goodman - STEVEN HYDEN interview! Check out Steven's new book 'Is This It: The Never-Ending Rise and Fall of The Strokes (and Rock 'n' Roll)' out on Tuesday September 8th via Da Capo!The Strokes - Under ControlKnitting - Here Comes

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We all have one; a deep, passionate interest in something that might be seen as off-the-beaten-path from the norm. On 'What's Your Niche?' Ben Goodman will delve into his own personal niche favourites, often getting into their histories, and what makes them so important to him. Ben will also delve into other people's niche favourites via interview, whether it's artists he admires or pals of his. Each episode might be wildly different from the last, but there is one axiom that holds it together: The specific is universal. Sponsored by the Establishment Brewing Company

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  • Creator
    CJSW 90.9 FM
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
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