Song Stories Podcast

Every episode of Song Stories explores the writing of a song with the person who wrote it.

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  • Song Story 9 – I Hope You’re Home by Emmet Michael

    Song Story 9 – I Hope You’re Home by Emmet Michael

    In this Song Story, I chat with Edmonton Music Prize winner Emmet Michael about feeling far from home in his own community and his own body.

  • Song Story 8 – In The Long Run by Ryan Carnduff

    Song Story 8 – In The Long Run by Ryan Carnduff

    This week’s Song Story is a little different. When Red Deer’s Ryan Carnduff put out a collection of demos that included In The Long Run, Song Stories host Von Bieker reached out to collaborate on a new version of the song. 

  • Song Story 7 – Glitter On The Dance Floor by 0Stella

    Song Story 7 – Glitter On The Dance Floor by 0Stella

    Nova Scotia’s Terra Spencer shares the harrowing story behind Coyotes, from her East Coast Music Awards nominated album Chasing Rabbits. There are knives, skis, at least one grandfather, and a fair amount of laughs. 

  • Song Story 6 – Coyotes by Terra Spencer

    Song Story 6 – Coyotes by Terra Spencer

    Nova Scotia’s Terra Spencer shares the harrowing story behind Coyotes, from her East Coast Music Awards nominated album Chasing Rabbits. There are knives, skis, at least one grandfather, and a fair amount of laughs. 

  • Song Story 5 – Trying To Be Free by Von Bieker

    Song Story 5 – Trying To Be Free by Von Bieker

    On this fifth episode of Song Stories, I share the story of one of my own songs – Trying To Be Free – with a little help from my friends. Mostly laughter from my friends. This song was born in the wake of a high-desert bender and left me face to face with religious shame and the …

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  • Song Story 4 – St. Petersburg by Lindsey Walker

    Song Story 4 – St. Petersburg by Lindsey Walker

    Join me as I chat with hometown pal Lindsey Walker about her haunting song of pain and loss, St. Petersburg. We also cover crocodiles, sketchy zoos, our preference for spoken word on long drives and more. Support Lindsey Walker by visiting her website at lindseywalkermusic.com, where you can buy an amazing “WalkerMania” t-shirt. Find the book …

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  • Song Story 3 – Drive Fast by Suzie Vinnick

    Song Story 3 – Drive Fast by Suzie Vinnick

    Join me as I chat with Canadian roots and blues legend Suzie Vinnick about her gorgeous folk tune Drive Fast. We chat about the time it takes to write a song, the speed of the city, and how her song once thwarted a speeding ticket. We also chat about how Drive Fast, a song she …

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  • Song Story 2 – Perfect Shade of Blue by Braden Gates

    Song Story 2 – Perfect Shade of Blue by Braden Gates

    The second episode of my new podcast Song Stories is out now on Apple, Spotify, Google and right here … Powered by RedCircle In this episode, Braden Gates joins me to discuss his beautiful song Perfect Shade of Blue. Then, we get to hear that song.  This was the very first Song Stories episode put …

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  • Song Story 1 – Hard To Find by Blue Acres

    Song Story 1 – Hard To Find by Blue Acres

    I love talking with Songwriters about their music – especially when there is a song that hits especially deep inside. A few years back I was listening to Song Exploder – a really great music podcast that breaks songs down into their component parts. That show is production focussed. I wondered what a show might sound like …

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