en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-vinylcafe.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting CBC Radio presents the stories and misadventures of Dave, the owner of the "Vinyl Cafe", the world's smallest record store, where the motto is "We may not be big, but we're small." The show also features Dave's wife, Morley, their two children, Sam and Stephanie and assorted friends and neighbours. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio CBC Radio presents the stories and misadventures of Dave, the owner of the "Vinyl Cafe", the world's smallest record store, where the motto is "We may not be big, but we're small." The show also features Dave's wife, Morley, their two children, Sam and Stephanie and assorted friends and neighbours. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20120204_94631.mp3 Sam gets his first job, working at Harmon's Fine Foods. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Vinyl Cafe: February 4th, 2012 "Boy Wanted" Sam gets his first job, working at Harmon's Fine Foods. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20120128_56676.mp3 Today on the show we have two stories about Dave and his neighbour and arch-nemesis, Mary Turlington. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Vinyl Cafe: January 28th, 2012 "Mary Turlington" Today on the show we have two stories about Dave and his neighbour and arch-nemesis, Mary Turlington. 2483 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20120121_24939.mp3 Dave inherits some money and decides to buy himself a 1948 GMC panel truck - the same car his father and grandfather drove when Dave was a boy. Originally broadcast February 28th, 2010. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Vinyl Cafe: January 21st, 2012 "Dave's Truck" Dave inherits some money and decides to buy himself a 1948 GMC panel truck - the same car his father and grandfather drove when Dave was a boy. Originally broadcast February 28th, 2010. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20120114_91366.mp3 Every New Year, Dave sits down to write out 'The Davies,' his annual awards and New Year's resolutions. This year Dave resolves to clean up the storage space above his record store. While he is cleaning up, he finds a letter he wrote thirty years ago. The letter outlines his life goals. When Dave realizes he has contradicted all of them, he questions the choices he has made in life. Special musical guests: Jenny Whiteley and Joey Wright. Originally broadcast: February 19th. 2011 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Vinyl Cafe: January 14th, 2012 "New Year's Resolutions" Every New Year, Dave sits down to write out 'The Davies,' his annual awards and New Year's resolutions. This year Dave resolves to clean up the storage space above his record store. While he is cleaning up, he finds a letter he wrote thirty years ago. The letter outlines his life goals. When Dave realizes he has contradicted all of them, he questions the choices he has made in life. Special musical guests: Jenny Whiteley and Joey Wright. Originally broadcast: February 19th. 2011 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20120107_33265.mp3 Today on the show it's: "Winter! A celebration!" Well, we won't go that far. How about: "Winter! A coming to terms." We have a story about the first winter that Dave's son Sam played hockey. And a story about a pair of mittens Stuart got in the north. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Vinyl Cafe: January 7th, 2012 "Winter" Today on the show it's: "Winter! A celebration!" Well, we won't go that far. How about: "Winter! A coming to terms." We have a story about the first winter that Dave's son Sam played hockey. And a story about a pair of mittens Stuart got in the north. 2863 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111231_18222.mp3 Today on the show it's Vinyl Cafe Bloopers. Stuart McLean is joined in studio by Vinyl Cafe producer Jess Milton, who has collected the best outtakes from the last decade of Vinyl Cafe episodes. Originally broadcast: January 1s, 2011 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT December 31st, 2011 "Bloopers" Today on the show it's Vinyl Cafe Bloopers. Stuart McLean is joined in studio by Vinyl Cafe producer Jess Milton, who has collected the best outtakes from the last decade of Vinyl Cafe episodes. Originally broadcast: January 1s, 2011 2428 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111224_77395.mp3 Ever since the year Dave cooked the turkey, Christmas has been a tradition at the Vinyl Cafe. Tune in this year to find out what Dave and Morley are up to this holiday season, and hear original Christmas music performed by Hawksley Workman. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT December 24th, 2011 "Christmas Special 2011" Ever since the year Dave cooked the turkey, Christmas has been a tradition at the Vinyl Cafe. Tune in this year to find out what Dave and Morley are up to this holiday season, and hear original Christmas music performed by Hawksley Workman. 3241 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111217_30478.mp3 Dave is supposed to cook the Christmas turkey but can't get the stove to work. He ends up at a hotel, hoping the kitchen can cook it for him. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT December 17th 2011, "Dave Cooks the Turkey" Dave is supposed to cook the Christmas turkey but can't get the stove to work. He ends up at a hotel, hoping the kitchen can cook it for him. 2046 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111210_14737.mp3 Dave spikes the wrong punch bowl at a friend's Christmas party, leading to riotous good spirits for the kids, including his son Sam. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT December 10th, 2011 "Polly Anderson's Christmas Party" Dave spikes the wrong punch bowl at a friend's Christmas party, leading to riotous good spirits for the kids, including his son Sam. 1566 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111203_83042.mp3 Dave tells his son Sam about something that happened years ago at Christmas-time…something that Dave still feels bad about. It is a story of repentance, restitution and a chopped-down Christmas tree. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT December 3rd, 2011 "The Christmas Tree" Dave tells his son Sam about something that happened years ago at Christmas-time…something that Dave still feels bad about. It is a story of repentance, restitution and a chopped-down Christmas tree. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111126_39168.mp3 Stephanie is in a bookstore, Christmas shopping, when she stumbles on a book that captivates her. The book reminds her of a special book from her past: the mystery book. The mystery book - The Atlas of Forgotten Places - arrived at her home, with no card or return address, when Stephanie was a small girl. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT November 26th, 2011 "Mystery Book" Stephanie is in a bookstore, Christmas shopping, when she stumbles on a book that captivates her. The book reminds her of a special book from her past: the mystery book. The mystery book - The Atlas of Forgotten Places - arrived at her home, with no card or return address, when Stephanie was a small girl. 3242 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111119_27084.mp3 Dave finds an old silver mug in a second hand shop and it turns out to be the Centennial Mug from his hometown – Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The mug was given to the Centennial Baby…a boy named Johnny Flowers. Dave goes about tracking down Johnny, so he can return the mug to its rightful owner. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT November 19th, 2011 "Centennial Mug" Dave finds an old silver mug in a second hand shop and it turns out to be the Centennial Mug from his hometown – Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The mug was given to the Centennial Baby…a boy named Johnny Flowers. Dave goes about tracking down Johnny, so he can return the mug to its rightful owner. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111112_65201.mp3 This week on the show we honour Remembrance Day and Veterans Day. Dave uncovers the history of a young soldier whose picture he has discovered hidden behind a baseboard in his house. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT November 12th, 2011 "Remembrance Day" This week on the show we honour Remembrance Day and Veterans Day. Dave uncovers the history of a young soldier whose picture he has discovered hidden behind a baseboard in his house. 2217 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111105_67318.mp3 This week on the show we tell you what Halloween was like at Dave and Morley's house this year. And we have music by special musical guests Whitehorse. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT November 5th, 2011 "Halloween" This week on the show we tell you what Halloween was like at Dave and Morley's house this year. And we have music by special musical guests Whitehorse. 3241 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111029_24773.mp3 Dave is aching to try his neighbour Ted Anderson's new, expensive racing bike. Determined to discover the joys of riding an Italian racing bike, Dave hoists himself onto Ted's treasured Pinarello — even though it is strapped to the roof of Ted's car. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT October 29th, 2011 "Dave and the Bike" Dave is aching to try his neighbour Ted Anderson's new, expensive racing bike. Determined to discover the joys of riding an Italian racing bike, Dave hoists himself onto Ted's treasured Pinarello — even though it is strapped to the roof of Ted's car. 3241 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111022_52509.mp3 Dave forgets that he and Morley have been invited to dinner at the Zuckermans' house. He only remembers hours after they were supposed to arrive. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT October 22nd, 2011 "Food glorious food" Dave forgets that he and Morley have been invited to dinner at the Zuckermans' house. He only remembers hours after they were supposed to arrive. 2327 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111015_90870.mp3 Today on the show we celebrate CBC's 75th anniversary. Host Stuart McLean has worked for CBC for nearly half of those 75 years and today on the Vinyl Cafe he talks about the three decades he's worked for the public broadcaster: from his days making radio documentaries on Sunday Morning, to the Monday mornings he spent with Peter Gzowski on Morningside, to his Vinyl Cafe days. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT October 15th, 2011 "CBC 75th" Today on the show we celebrate CBC's 75th anniversary. Host Stuart McLean has worked for CBC for nearly half of those 75 years and today on the Vinyl Cafe he talks about the three decades he's worked for the public broadcaster: from his days making radio documentaries on Sunday Morning, to the Monday mornings he spent with Peter Gzowski on Morningside, to his Vinyl Cafe days. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111008_11485.mp3 This week on the show we present our annual Arthur Awards. These are the awards that recognize acts of kindness and generosity that, too often, go unnoticed. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT October 8th, 2011 "The Arthurs" This week on the show we present our annual Arthur Awards. These are the awards that recognize acts of kindness and generosity that, too often, go unnoticed. 2323 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20111001_59266.mp3 When an old maple tree on Dave's street has to be cut down, Dave comes up with a strange way to solve the problem; a solution that goes all the way back to his hometown in Cape Breton. It starts with an old man named Gabriel Dubois…a man who knew more about trees than anyone Dave has ever met. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT October 1st, 2011 "Gabriel Dubois" When an old maple tree on Dave's street has to be cut down, Dave comes up with a strange way to solve the problem; a solution that goes all the way back to his hometown in Cape Breton. It starts with an old man named Gabriel Dubois…a man who knew more about trees than anyone Dave has ever met. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110924_13167.mp3 The new Vinyl Cafe CD Family Pack comes out this week. So, today on the show, we launch the new CD by presenting two stories from the collection: Dave Goes to the Dentist and Sam the Athlete. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT September 24th, 2011 "Family Pack" The new Vinyl Cafe CD Family Pack comes out this week. So, today on the show, we launch the new CD by presenting two stories from the collection: Dave Goes to the Dentist and Sam the Athlete. 2709 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110917_88038.mp3 Today on the show we are going to talk to three young Canadians who are, or have been, working on their PhDs. In honour of education, and the importance of application and determination, this is our tribute. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT September 17th, 2011 "Students" Today on the show we are going to talk to three young Canadians who are, or have been, working on their PhDs. In honour of education, and the importance of application and determination, this is our tribute. 2412 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110910_14987.mp3 When Morley is feeling glum about her shabby garden Dave decides to surprise her by planting 'Mexican climbing mint' an herb that he brings back from Mexico. He is surprised when, after a week away at the summer cottage, he comes home to find his mint climbing all over the neighbourhood. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT September 10th, 2011 "Mexican Climbing Mint" When Morley is feeling glum about her shabby garden Dave decides to surprise her by planting 'Mexican climbing mint' an herb that he brings back from Mexico. He is surprised when, after a week away at the summer cottage, he comes home to find his mint climbing all over the neighbourhood. 3367 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110903_30370.mp3 Today on the show Stuart tells a story about Sam and Stephanie's first day back at school...and what happens when Morley can't find their missing lunch bags. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT September 3rd, 2011 "Back to School" Today on the show Stuart tells a story about Sam and Stephanie's first day back at school...and what happens when Morley can't find their missing lunch bags. 1404 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110827_12317.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Reid Jamieson from Windsor, Ontario. Sam and his best friend Murphy spend their summer in Dave's hometown of Big Narrows, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. When they look up into the sky and see a shooting star for the very first time, they become convinced that what they witnessed was a UFO, and they become determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT August 27th, 2011 "Summer of Stars" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Reid Jamieson from Windsor, Ontario. Sam and his best friend Murphy spend their summer in Dave's hometown of Big Narrows, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. When they look up into the sky and see a shooting star for the very first time, they become convinced that what they witnessed was a UFO, and they become determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. 3241 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110820_75497.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests Joe Grass and Katie Moore from Quebec's Eastern Townships. When Dave accidentally drops his neighbours' house keys into a storm sewer he has no choice but to go down into the sewer to retrieve them. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT August 20th, 2011 "Hello Monster" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests Joe Grass and Katie Moore from Quebec's Eastern Townships. When Dave accidentally drops his neighbours' house keys into a storm sewer he has no choice but to go down into the sewer to retrieve them. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110813_20216.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Hawksley Workman from the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec. Dave's son Sam, and Sam's pal Murphy are spending some of their summer holiday in Cape Breton. When the two boys find an abandoned car on Old Man MacCauley's farm, they hatch a plan for how to get the car out of the ditch and onto the country road so they can drive it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 13 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT August 13th, 2011 "The Car" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Hawksley Workman from the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec. Dave's son Sam, and Sam's pal Murphy are spending some of their summer holiday in Cape Breton. When the two boys find an abandoned car on Old Man MacCauley's farm, they hatch a plan for how to get the car out of the ditch and onto the country road so they can drive it. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110604_44723.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests Melissa McClelland & Luke Doucet from Cleveland, Ohio...for the first Vinyl Cafe concert ever recorded in the USA! http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 04 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT June 4th, 2011 "Doll Daze" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests Melissa McClelland & Luke Doucet from Cleveland, Ohio...for the first Vinyl Cafe concert ever recorded in the USA! 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110528_28708.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Jim Bryson from Manitoulin Island – the largest freshwater island in the world. When Arthur, the family dog, gets sick, Dave reminisces about his boyhood dog, Scout. Originally broadcast July 15 2010 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 28 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT May 28th, 2011 "Mort D'Arthur" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Jim Bryson from Manitoulin Island – the largest freshwater island in the world. When Arthur, the family dog, gets sick, Dave reminisces about his boyhood dog, Scout. Originally broadcast July 15 2010 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110521_86579.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Royal Wood from Bracebridge, Ontario. Dave’s son Sam is eager to learn about his grandfather. So Dave tells Sam the story about the night they caught the famous ‘King Cod’ – a giant fish with a deformed head and magical powers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 21 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT May 21st, 2011 "Fish Head" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Royal Wood from Bracebridge, Ontario. Dave’s son Sam is eager to learn about his grandfather. So Dave tells Sam the story about the night they caught the famous ‘King Cod’ – a giant fish with a deformed head and magical powers. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110514_50389.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Sarah Harmer from Essex County and Point Pelee - sight of the annual spring bird migration. Stuart talks about, you guessed it, birds. Originally broadcast June 19th, 2010. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 14 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT May 14th, 2011 "The Bird" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Sarah Harmer from Essex County and Point Pelee - sight of the annual spring bird migration. Stuart talks about, you guessed it, birds. Originally broadcast June 19th, 2010. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110507_46906.mp3 This summer marks the 100th anniversary of Parks Canada - the oldest national park service in the world. Today on the show we honour our national parks and we tell a story about the summer that Dave's daughter Stephanie spent tree planting. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 07 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT May 7th, 2011 "Tree Planting" This summer marks the 100th anniversary of Parks Canada - the oldest national park service in the world. Today on the show we honour our national parks and we tell a story about the summer that Dave's daughter Stephanie spent tree planting. 1603 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110430_65178.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest – Polaris Prize winning musician Patrick Watson from Place Des Arts in Montreal. Dave offers to look after the Turlingtons' dog Tissue during Spring break and, once he does, other neighbours come forward asking Dave to watch their dogs. By the time spring break arrives, Dave is babysitting, feeding, walking and trying to control six dogs – each with their own needs and issues. Originally broadcast: May 15th, 2010 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT April 30th, 2011 Dave the Dog Walker Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest – Polaris Prize winning musician Patrick Watson from Place Des Arts in Montreal. Dave offers to look after the Turlingtons' dog Tissue during Spring break and, once he does, other neighbours come forward asking Dave to watch their dogs. By the time spring break arrives, Dave is babysitting, feeding, walking and trying to control six dogs – each with their own needs and issues. Originally broadcast: May 15th, 2010 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110423_55308.mp3 Today on the show, Stuart tells us why he's always found Easter to be a traumatic holiday. And he tells a story about Dave's neighbour Eugene. It's a story about Eugene’s fig tree – a tree that Eugene carefully buries every autumn and resurrects in the springtime. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT April 23rd, 2011 "The Fig Tree" Today on the show, Stuart tells us why he's always found Easter to be a traumatic holiday. And he tells a story about Dave's neighbour Eugene. It's a story about Eugene’s fig tree – a tree that Eugene carefully buries every autumn and resurrects in the springtime. 2413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110416_95988.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Hannah Georgas from Smiths Falls, Ontario. Dave goes to the hospital to visit a friend and, in an effort to raise his friend’s spirits, he puts on one of the hospital gowns and hides his clothing on a cart of supplies. When he goes to retrieve his clothes, a few hours later, the cart and his clothing are missing. And Dave, who is wandering around the hospital is mistaken for a missing patient. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT April 16th, 2011 "Hospital Dave" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Hannah Georgas from Smiths Falls, Ontario. Dave goes to the hospital to visit a friend and, in an effort to raise his friend’s spirits, he puts on one of the hospital gowns and hides his clothing on a cart of supplies. When he goes to retrieve his clothes, a few hours later, the cart and his clothing are missing. And Dave, who is wandering around the hospital is mistaken for a missing patient. 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110409_34100.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests The Once from Gander, Newfoundland & Labrador. This town of less than 10,000 people is home to the Gander International Airport – what was once the largest and most important airport in the world. And he tells a story about Dave: Dave is aching to try his neighbour Ted Anderson’s new, expensive racing bike. Originally broadcast: March 27th, 2010 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT April 9th, 2011 "Dave & The Bike" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests The Once from Gander, Newfoundland & Labrador. This town of less than 10,000 people is home to the Gander International Airport – what was once the largest and most important airport in the world. And he tells a story about Dave: Dave is aching to try his neighbour Ted Anderson’s new, expensive racing bike. Originally broadcast: March 27th, 2010 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110402_46930.mp3 Stuart McLean just returned from a three week tour of the East Coast. Today on the show, he tips his hat to the Maritimes and tells story that takes place in Daves hometown of Big Narrows, Nova Scotia. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT April 2nd, 2011 "Springhill" Stuart McLean just returned from a three week tour of the East Coast. Today on the show, he tips his hat to the Maritimes and tells story that takes place in Daves hometown of Big Narrows, Nova Scotia. 1537 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110326_12342.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Hawksley Workman from the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec. Dave’s son Sam, and Sam’s pal Murphy are spending some of their summer holiday in Cape Breton. When the two boys find an abandoned car on Old Man MacCauley’s farm they hatch a plan for how to get the car out of the ditch and onto the country road so they can drive it. Originally broadcast: October 24th, 2009 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT March 26th, 2011 "The Car" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Hawksley Workman from the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec. Dave’s son Sam, and Sam’s pal Murphy are spending some of their summer holiday in Cape Breton. When the two boys find an abandoned car on Old Man MacCauley’s farm they hatch a plan for how to get the car out of the ditch and onto the country road so they can drive it. Originally broadcast: October 24th, 2009 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110319_43355.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and award winning East Coast musicians Madison Violet & David Myles from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Morley is asked to house sit for the new, young couple in the neighbourhood. She is amazed by their newly renovated modern homeso amazed that she slowly starts spending more and more time at the house each night. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT March 19th, 2011 "Morley House Sits" Join host Stuart McLean and award winning East Coast musicians Madison Violet & David Myles from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Morley is asked to house sit for the new, young couple in the neighbourhood. She is amazed by their newly renovated modern homeso amazed that she slowly starts spending more and more time at the house each night. 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110312_97899.mp3 Today’s show comes to you from Place Des Arts – in Montreal, Quebec. This is Stuart’s hometown and today on the show he tells us all about what it was like to grow up in Montreal, and he attempts to pay tribute to the city that will always be ‘home’. Originally broadcast June 5th, 2010 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT March 12th, 2011 "Stuart As A Boy" Today’s show comes to you from Place Des Arts – in Montreal, Quebec. This is Stuart’s hometown and today on the show he tells us all about what it was like to grow up in Montreal, and he attempts to pay tribute to the city that will always be ‘home’. Originally broadcast June 5th, 2010 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110305_77707.mp3 Dave inherits some money and decides to buy himself a 1948 GMC panel truck—the same car his father and grandfather drove when Dave was a boy. Meanwhile, Morley hears the startling news that her friends Brian and Susan are splitting up. As Dave’s efforts to restore his vintage truck to its former glory morph into an obsessive love, Morley begins to wonder about their marriage. Originally broadcast February 27th, 2010 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT March 5th, 2011 "Dave's Truck" Dave inherits some money and decides to buy himself a 1948 GMC panel truck—the same car his father and grandfather drove when Dave was a boy. Meanwhile, Morley hears the startling news that her friends Brian and Susan are splitting up. As Dave’s efforts to restore his vintage truck to its former glory morph into an obsessive love, Morley begins to wonder about their marriage. Originally broadcast February 27th, 2010 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110226_17219.mp3 This week on the show we talk about the joys and challenges of life on the road. And we have a story about an episode that Dave had an airport security: Dave’s aged and decrepit electric razor sets off alarms when security guards at the airport see the device in their x-ray machines. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT February 26th: "Razor's Edge" This week on the show we talk about the joys and challenges of life on the road. And we have a story about an episode that Dave had an airport security: Dave’s aged and decrepit electric razor sets off alarms when security guards at the airport see the device in their x-ray machines. 1906 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110219_80327.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests Jenny Whitely & Joey Wright from Smiths Falls, Ontario. Every New Year, Dave sits down to write out ‘The Davies’ his annual awards and new years resolutions. This year Dave resolves to clean up the storage space above his record store. When he is up there cleaning up, he finds a letter he wrote thirty years ago. The letter outlines his life goals and when Dave realizes he has contradicted all of them. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT February 19th, 2011 "Dave's Letter" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests Jenny Whitely & Joey Wright from Smiths Falls, Ontario. Every New Year, Dave sits down to write out ‘The Davies’ his annual awards and new years resolutions. This year Dave resolves to clean up the storage space above his record store. When he is up there cleaning up, he finds a letter he wrote thirty years ago. The letter outlines his life goals and when Dave realizes he has contradicted all of them. 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110212_24044.mp3 Today on the show we celebrate Valentine's Day with music about both sides of love…and with a story about how Dave’s daughter Stephanie met her boyfriend Tommy: When a young man arrives to visit his girlfriend at Stephanie’s dorm and discovers that she has gone off to find new love in Montreal, Stephanie steps in to take care of the sad fellow. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: February 12th, 2011 "Best Things" Today on the show we celebrate Valentine's Day with music about both sides of love…and with a story about how Dave’s daughter Stephanie met her boyfriend Tommy: When a young man arrives to visit his girlfriend at Stephanie’s dorm and discovers that she has gone off to find new love in Montreal, Stephanie steps in to take care of the sad fellow. 1978 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110205_44205.mp3 When Dave sees an old copy of Ian Flemmings book Goldfinger he is reminded of the library in his home town of Big Narrows, Cape Breton and specifically of the time where he snuck into the library after hours. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: February 5th, 2011 "The Library" When Dave sees an old copy of Ian Flemmings book Goldfinger he is reminded of the library in his home town of Big Narrows, Cape Breton and specifically of the time where he snuck into the library after hours. 3262 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110129_88724.mp3 Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe Orchestra return to Minnedosa, Mantiboa for the first time in a decade. They have returned to this small prairie town to play the piano – a piano that the audiences of the Vinyl Cafe helped purchase, by donating change at Vinyl Cafe concerts. Stuart also tells a story about Dave: Dave finds himself at the grocery store without a quarter for the grocery carts. In an effort to be efficient, Dave hops on a motorized scooter. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: January 29th, 2011 "Grocery Shopping" Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe Orchestra return to Minnedosa, Mantiboa for the first time in a decade. They have returned to this small prairie town to play the piano – a piano that the audiences of the Vinyl Cafe helped purchase, by donating change at Vinyl Cafe concerts. Stuart also tells a story about Dave: Dave finds himself at the grocery store without a quarter for the grocery carts. In an effort to be efficient, Dave hops on a motorized scooter. 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110122_41639.mp3 Today on the show we tell you about two of our favourite book clubs: one which started in the 1950s and another that has been going for 27 years and has only missed one meeting! And we have a story about Morley's book club: When the children got to be a little older, Morley decided that she had the time to join a book club...but she didn't like the books, or the people, who treated reading like a competitive sport. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: January 22nd, 2011 "Book Club" Today on the show we tell you about two of our favourite book clubs: one which started in the 1950s and another that has been going for 27 years and has only missed one meeting! And we have a story about Morley's book club: When the children got to be a little older, Morley decided that she had the time to join a book club...but she didn't like the books, or the people, who treated reading like a competitive sport. 2197 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110115_36707.mp3 We have spent the last couple of weeks trying to catch up with ourselves...and having succeeded in our bumbling way…we thought it was time that we did the same thing on the radio: catch you up that is. So this week we'll be updating you on a few things that we started last year. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: January 15th, 2011 "Updates" We have spent the last couple of weeks trying to catch up with ourselves...and having succeeded in our bumbling way…we thought it was time that we did the same thing on the radio: catch you up that is. So this week we'll be updating you on a few things that we started last year. 1784 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110108_41153.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests Nathan from Minnedosa, Manitoba. Stuart goes curling for the first time in his life and he tells a story about Bert and Mary Turlington their new dog, Tissue. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: January 8th, 2011 "Turlington's Dog" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests Nathan from Minnedosa, Manitoba. Stuart goes curling for the first time in his life and he tells a story about Bert and Mary Turlington their new dog, Tissue. 3264 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20110101_41151.mp3 Today on the show its Vinyl Cafe Bloopers. Stuart McLean is joined in studio by Vinyl Cafe producer Jess Milton, who has collected the best outtakes from the last decade of Vinyl Cafe episodes. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: January 1st, 2011 "Bloopers" Today on the show its Vinyl Cafe Bloopers. Stuart McLean is joined in studio by Vinyl Cafe producer Jess Milton, who has collected the best outtakes from the last decade of Vinyl Cafe episodes. 2493 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101225_39896.mp3 Join Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe Orchestra for this year’s brand new Vinyl Cafe Christmas Concert. Music by award winning musicians Matt Andersen and Jackie Richardson and a brand new Dave and Morley Christmas story. Dave tells his son Sam about something that happened years ago at Christmas time…something that Dave still feels bad about. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: December 25th, 2010 "Christmas Concert 2010" Join Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe Orchestra for this year’s brand new Vinyl Cafe Christmas Concert. Music by award winning musicians Matt Andersen and Jackie Richardson and a brand new Dave and Morley Christmas story. Dave tells his son Sam about something that happened years ago at Christmas time…something that Dave still feels bad about. 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101218_41150.mp3 Join Stuart McLean for a Christmas tradition at the Vinyl Cafe: Dave Cooks the Turkey. Dave is supposed to cook the Christmas turkey but cant get the stove to work. He ends up at a hotel, hoping the kitchen can cook it for him. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: December 18th, 2010 "Dave Cooks The Turkey & Morley's Christmas Concert" Join Stuart McLean for a Christmas tradition at the Vinyl Cafe: Dave Cooks the Turkey. Dave is supposed to cook the Christmas turkey but cant get the stove to work. He ends up at a hotel, hoping the kitchen can cook it for him. 3305 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101211_38962.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and East Coast Music Award winners Jill Barber and Matt Andersen from Convocation Hall at the University of Toronto for the Vinyl Cafe Christmas Concert from 2009. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: December 11th, 2010 "The Mystery Book" Join host Stuart McLean and East Coast Music Award winners Jill Barber and Matt Andersen from Convocation Hall at the University of Toronto for the Vinyl Cafe Christmas Concert from 2009. 3264 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101204_66680.mp3 Join Stuart McLean and special musical guests Dala and Russell De Carle (from Prairie Oyster) for the annual Christmas Concert from 2008. Dave tries to teach his son Sam about the true spirit of Christmas giving by telling his son about his first Christmas with Morley. But in the end, it is Sam who ends up doing the teaching. Originally broadcast: December 2008 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: December 4th, 2010 "The Gloves" Join Stuart McLean and special musical guests Dala and Russell De Carle (from Prairie Oyster) for the annual Christmas Concert from 2008. Dave tries to teach his son Sam about the true spirit of Christmas giving by telling his son about his first Christmas with Morley. But in the end, it is Sam who ends up doing the teaching. Originally broadcast: December 2008 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101127_81011.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and musical guest Matt Andersen (recent winner of the International Blues Challenge) for a concert from Campbell River, BC. Stuart talks about why he loves ferry boats, and he tells a new story about Dave’s son Sam, and their neighbor Eugene. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: November 27th, 2010 "Honey" Join host Stuart McLean and musical guest Matt Andersen (recent winner of the International Blues Challenge) for a concert from Campbell River, BC. Stuart talks about why he loves ferry boats, and he tells a new story about Dave’s son Sam, and their neighbor Eugene. 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101120_41149.mp3 Today on the show Stuart McLean pays tribute to Canadian bookstores and booksellers. Stuart calls three of his favourite bookstores and talks to the owners and managers about business and books. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: November 20th, 2010 "Favourite Bookstores" Today on the show Stuart McLean pays tribute to Canadian bookstores and booksellers. Stuart calls three of his favourite bookstores and talks to the owners and managers about business and books. 2632 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101113_83432.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests: The Abrams Brothers from Picton, Ontario. Stuart tells us why he thinks Picton’s main street is so fabulous – and what other towns and cities could learn from their success. He also tells us about what happens to Dave when he gets stuck in an elevator for hours with a special cake made by Mary Turlington. Originally broadcast: November 16th, 2008 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: November 13th, 2010 "Dave and the Elevator" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests: The Abrams Brothers from Picton, Ontario. Stuart tells us why he thinks Picton’s main street is so fabulous – and what other towns and cities could learn from their success. He also tells us about what happens to Dave when he gets stuck in an elevator for hours with a special cake made by Mary Turlington. Originally broadcast: November 16th, 2008 3257 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101106_38946.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and musical guest Jill Barber for a Remembrance Day Special. Stuart tells us why, every year at this time, he honours one Canadian solider a man he never met. Originally broadcast: November 8th, 2008 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: November 6th, 2010 "Remembrance Day" Join host Stuart McLean and musical guest Jill Barber for a Remembrance Day Special. Stuart tells us why, every year at this time, he honours one Canadian solider a man he never met. Originally broadcast: November 8th, 2008 3262 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101030_11384.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests Madison Violet from Mabou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Stuart talks about the morning he went fly fishing on the Margaree River in Cape Breton. And he tells a story about Dave’s old friend Gabriel Dubois. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: October 30th, 2010 "Gabriel Dubois" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guests Madison Violet from Mabou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Stuart talks about the morning he went fly fishing on the Margaree River in Cape Breton. And he tells a story about Dave’s old friend Gabriel Dubois. 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101023_38943.mp3 Sam develops an interest in gourmet cooking. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: October 23rd, 2010 "No Tax On Truffles Sam develops an interest in gourmet cooking. 1858 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101016_69774.mp3 Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Andrea Simms Karp from the National Capitol Region. Stuart talks about why he thinks a crumbling cake in the National Library of Parliament is something to pay attention to. Originally broadcast: September 12th, 2009 http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: October 16th, 2010 "Centennial Mug" Join host Stuart McLean and special musical guest Andrea Simms Karp from the National Capitol Region. Stuart talks about why he thinks a crumbling cake in the National Library of Parliament is something to pay attention to. Originally broadcast: September 12th, 2009 3256 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/vinylcafe_20101009_38939.mp3 Today on the show we present The Vinyl Cafe Arthur Awards. These are the awards that recognize the importance of the unimportant; small everyday acts of kindness that, too often, go unnoticed. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT VC: October 9th, 2010 "The Arthurs" Today on the show we present The Vinyl Cafe Arthur Awards. These are the awards that recognize the importance of the unimportant; small everyday acts of kindness that, too often, go unnoticed. 2902