Apologue Podcast

Doug McClement has been the goto guy for large broadcasts here in Canada and abroad.. He worked on the Sochi Olympics and is responsible for broadcasting the Junos and Much Music video awards.  His resume is really really long. Toured with 50 cent, worked with the Rolling Stones..recorded several records for Blue Rodeo (see episode 6 with Cleave Anderson).  The list goes on and on!!  go to http://www.livewireremote.com/ for more information Doug and I met in the early 90's in the days of 'Comfort Sound' and we talk a little bit about that as well as his upbringing, his move to Toronto, the timing and how it all worked out!! Thanks Doug!! Brought to you by fetchclass.com and BOUGHT.96.lt Shop with amazon.ca,  amazon.com and amazon.co.uk  Bookmark the link and support the show!!

I give you Pez.  Or Mark Pezzelato. Mark and I met under a weird strange circumstance and we talk a little about that.  Mark is a man of many trades.  He's a singer, song writer, studio owner, recording engineer, producer, multi instrumentalist.. And  he's into meditation.   This is what our main focus of the conversation went.. We talked about how through meditation, one can gain a greater respect for oneself.. Really cool stuff!!! This podcast is brought to by Fetchclass.com and bought.96.lt Shop on Amazon.ca, Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk bookmark the link and support the show with every purchase for no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!!  

Boys Night Out is a Band Based out of Burlington Ontario.  They formed in 2001 and in under two years were touring all over North America opening for well known bands like Fallout Boy, Motion City Soundtrack, My Chemical Romance and Panic at the Disco.  Cult bands all of them.  Some of them turned into very popular bands. Boys Night Out released the fan and critics choice album Train Wreck that earned them a Juno nomination (Canadian Grammy) for best new artist. In this episode, we talk about the 10 year anniversary of Train Wreck , being a parent, the prospect of being a parent as  well as a few awesome tour stories.  Enjoy!!! Brought to you by fetchclass.com and BOUGHT.96.lt Shop with amazon.ca,  amazon.com and amazon.co.uk  Bookmark the link and support the show!!

Cleave Anderson is one the busiest gigging drummers here in Toronto.  He's in tons of bands and has played in tons of great well known bands like 'Battered Wives' and 'Blue Rodeo'.  I met up with Cleave in his home and we talked at length about his life and punk upbringings as well as his need for stability and balance in life.  I think he's achieved the closest thing possible regarding all these things mentioned above!! Thanks Cleave for the Sit down!! Photo Credit: Sean Ryan Brought to you by fetchclass.com and BOUGHT.96.lt Shop with amazon.ca,  amazon.com and amazon.co.uk  Bookmark the link and support the show!!

Here's Dave Smalley!! Dave has fronted many influential bands like DYS, Dag Nasty, ALL and Down By Law. He has carved out a little bit of punk rock history for himself.  I called Dave up at his house in Virginia home and we talked about the new Down By Law tour that's happening in the spring of 2015.  We also talked about punk rock and how our lives have forever been changed with an ethic that was instilled in us at an early age. We talk about mall cops as well. Brought to you by fetchclass.com and BOUGHT.96.lt Shop with amazon.ca,  amazon.com and amazon.co.uk  Bookmark the link and support the show!!

Meet David Quinton Steinberg David has had many roles in life.  Being a drummer for The Mods, The Dead Boys, Stiv Bators, and the Jitters to name a few..  He is also a very successful musicians lawyer for bands like Rush and artists like Drake.  He is a partner at Dentons, a law firm here in Toronto.  David was also interviewed in 'the last pogo' a documentary regarding the Toronto punk scene in the 70's and 80's.  We talk about music and other things.  We also talk about how the industry has changed over the past twenty years.  This is the first podcast recorded onsite.  I sat in a conference room equipped with fresh coffee and bottles of water!! What a trip!!  Thanks David for the great interview and insights. Brought to you by fetchclass.com and BOUGHT.96.lt Shop with amazon.ca,  amazon.com and amazon.co.uk  Bookmark the link and support the show!!

His name is Toad! Meet my friend Toad.. Toad and I met a few years ago.  Toad has played keys for some pretty cool bands like All American Rejects and Nelly Frutado to name a few. We talk about how Toad got his name, some old time tour stories.. the love of music and other things. Brought to you by fetchclass.com and BOUGHT.96.lt Shop with amazon.ca,  amazon.com and amazon.co.uk  Bookmark the link and support the show!!  

In this episode, I talk with Chuck Platt, the bass player in the band 'Good Riddance'.  Live via video chat, Chuck lets us into his home.  We chat about the new Good Riddance album that will be coming out next year some time on Fat Wreck-chords.  Chuck tells it like it is!! Brought to you by fetchclass.com and BOUGHT.96.lt Shop with amazon.ca,  amazon.com and amazon.co.uk  Bookmark the link and support the show!!