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Ep 78 | Director Matt Tyrnauer PODCAST

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Oct 26, 2019

It’s been said that lawyer Roy Cohn was the architect of ultra right-wing government in America.  In other words, when you see Donald Trump, you’re seeing Roy Cohn. In his documentary ‘Where’s My Roy Cohen,’ director Matt Tyrnauer examines the life of a man he calls “one of the most controversial and influential men of the 20th century.” Terry talks to Matt about the life of Roy Cohn, and his role in mentoring the 45th President of the United States.

Ep 77 | Kevin Hearn and Tom Wilson PODCAST

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Oct 20, 2019

On the eve of the 2nd anniversary of the passing of Gord Downie, Terry David Mulligan talks with Kevin Hearn and Tom Wilson about ‘Secret Path Live’. In the last few months of his life, The Tragically Hip’s leader gathered his friends in studio and recorded his last solo album, ‘Secret Path’ as a tribute to Chanie (Charlie) Wenjack, a 12-year old Ojibwa boy who died trying to escape a residential school.

 

This weekend at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, The Secret Path band will reassemble for a benefit – featuring Kevin Drew, Kevin Hearn, Buffy Sainte Marie, July Talk, Sam Roberts Band, Tanya Tagaq, Whitehorse, William Prince, Serena Ryder, Tom Wilson of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings and many others.

Ep 76 | The Small Glories PODCAST

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Oct 11, 2019

Cara Luft and J.D. Edwards talk to Terry about their latest release ‘Assiniboine & the Red’, and the process of writing the songs on the record. The pair reflect on working with producer Neil Osborne of 54-40, the story behind their protest song “Don’t Back Down,” and the breakthrough moment when they completed the album’s heartbreaking single “Oh My Love.”

Ep 75 | Mary Gauthier PODCAST

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Oct 5, 2019

Recorded live at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Mary Gauthier joined Terry David Mulligan for a live session and conversation about her latest album Rifles & Rosary Beads, the process of writing her first book, and how the book writing differs from songwriting. She also performs “Soldiering On”, co-written with a veteran, that addresses the prevalence of suicide amongst veterans.

Ep 74 | Dan Mangan PODCAST

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Sep 28, 2019

Dan Mangan catches up with Terry to talk about ‘resurrecting’ his music career while starting a new family and a new business. Dan reflects on a banner year of his career, which included his recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! That appearance happened during a nine-day stretch of hiccups. Dan also talks about building his new artist venue platform Side Door and playing one of the biggest stages of his career at Edmonton Folk Music Festival.

Ep 73 | Robbie Robertson PODCAST

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Sep 19, 2019

On the eve of the 50th anniversary of The Band’s landmark self-titled 1969 album, Terry David Mulligan catches up with Robbie Robertson. As the lead guitarist and principal songwriter for the brotherhood known to all as The Band, Robertson holds an esteemed place in music history.

On September 20th, his sixth solo album Sinematic will be released. The record will be followed by the release of the documentary Once Were Brothers, the story of The Band on film. Robbie talks with Terry about his many projects, including the soundtrack he wrote for Martin Scorcese’s film The Irishman.  

Ep 72 | Augie Meyers PODCAST

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Sep 7, 2019

This week, Augie Meyers reflects on his astounding musical career, collaborating with some of the biggest names in music. Auggie was just a kid growing up in San Antonio, Texas when he met and became instant friends with Doug Sahm, with whom he formed The Sir Douglas Quintet. Augie always on the VOX organ. That was his sound. It would carry him all over the world, with hits like “She’s About A Mover,” and “Mendocino.”

When the Quintet ran its course they formed Texas Tornados with Freddy Fender and Flaco Jimenez. Augie would later record two albums with Bob Dylan – ‘Time Out of Mind’ and ‘Love and Theft.’ He also recorded ‘Wicked Grin’ with John Hammond and Tom Waits, and worked in Canada with Doug, Amos Garrett and Gene Taylor.

EP 71 – Bobby Rush Podcast

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Meet the King of the Chitlin’ Circuit: Bobby Rush. The Grammy Award winning artist has recorded almost 400 songs in close to 70 years. He’ll be 87 years old this November, and even though he doesn’t do over 200 shows a year any more, you can still find him out there working whatever room he’s in.

This month, Bobby released Sitting on ‘Top of the Blues’, his 26th studio album and 75th career release on Aug 16th. Bobby reflects on his legacy, his last encounter with B.B. King, a meeting with Martin Luther King Jr., and the importance of being himself as a performer.

 

Ep 71 | Bobby Rush Podcast

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Meet the King of the Chitlin’ Circuit: Bobby Rush. The Grammy Award winning artist has recorded almost 400 songs in almost 7 decades. At 77, he doesn’t do over 200 shows a year anymore, but you can still find him working whatever room he’s in.
This month, Bobby released ‘Sitting on Top of the Blues’, his 26th studio album and 75th career release. Bobby reflects on his legacy, his last encounter with B.B. King, a meeting with Martin Luther King Jr., and the importance of being himself as a performer.

EP 70: Doug “Cosmo” Clifford Podcast

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Aug 25, 2019

Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame drummer Doug “Cosmo” Clifford joins Terry to discuss his work as the original drummer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, and his current Creedence Clearwater Revisited tour which sees the band performing three dates in Alberta. Cosmo talks to Terry about the early days of CCR, the band’s plethora of million-selling singles, and the state of his relationship with John Fogerty.