Almost Famous Enough
by Glen Erickson
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About this podcast
Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 61 episodes
- ep53 Damhnait Doyle is finally free · 1 h 27 min · Season 4 Episode 53Juno-nominated singer-songwriter and CBC Music host Damhnait Doyle returns with her deeply authentic EP, Bird and Flame. We dig into her surreal start being discovered in…
- ep52 Brandon Wolfe Scott non blonde · 1 h 32 min · Season 4 Episode 52Brandon on Yukon Blonde, solo music, and building a sustainable creative life Brandon talks with Glen Erickson about balancing his long-running role in Yukon Blonde with solo…
- ep51 Joel Plaskett thinking out loud · 1 h 47 min · Season 4 Episode 51Joel Plaskett on music, identity, and the tension between analog life and AI Joel Plaskett joins Glen Erickson for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from privacy and digital…
- ep50 Chevy Beaulieu is a bush baby · 1 h 35 min · Season 4 Episode 50Chevy Beaulieu talks through the long road from playing family gigs in the Northwest Territories to signing with 604 Records and releasing his self-titled album. He also shares…
- ep49 Jon Bryant is more at home · 1 h 55 min · Season 4 Episode 49Glen Erickson talks with Jon Bryant about the winding path from art school album covers to a career in indie folk, acting, and voice work. The conversation traces the moments…
- ep48 Lisa Jacobs finds little joys · 1 h 53 min · Season 3 Episode 48Freelance musician and multi-instrumentalist Lisa Jacobs joins me to discuss her diverse career as an award-winning bass player and a dedicated music therapist. We dive into the…
- ep47 Skye Wallace is adaptable · 1 h 50 min · Season 3 Episode 47What does it take to sustain a 12-year independent music career? Canadian rock-and-folk artist Skye Wallace joins the conversation to dissect the realities of the modern touring…
- s3 Post-Fame Plus presents Hot Takes with Matthew · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 1007What does music genre even mean anymore? Former guest Matthew Willox returns to challenge traditional Billboard classifications like rock, country, and classical. This Hot Take…
- ep46 Jacob Brodovsky is serious · 1 h 32 min · Season 3 Episode 46Jacob Brodovsky uncovers his journey as a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg’s rich music community while discussing his highly anticipated new album, Tell the Kids We Tried. We…
- ep45 Ken Yates has range · 1 h 32 min · Season 3 Episode 45Canadian singer-songwriter Ken Yates returns to discuss fatherhood, touring logistics, and his signature sonic evolution. We dive into how he scaled back to a live trio format…
- ep44 Jake Vaadeland is a continuation · 1 h 31 min · Season 3 Episode 44Discover the inspiring story of Jake Vaadeland, a young Saskatchewan musician blending traditional prairie country roots with rockabilly and bluegrass influences. Jake shares his…
- ep43 Becca McFarlane is a swan · 1 h 45 min · Season 3 Episode 43Design is the silent partner of every great record, yet the path to becoming a creative director in the music industry is rarely linear. From navigating the Montreal art scene to…
- ep42 Shub has timing · 1 h 23 min · Season 3 Episode 42Explore the intersection of turntablism, indigenous culture, and electronic music with Juno-winning artist Shub. From his early days as a DMC Canada champion to pioneering the…
- ep41 Danielle McTaggart is Larkk · 1 h 16 min · Season 3 Episode 41Danielle McTaggart has navigated a fascinating evolution from the early days of Dear Rouge and winning the Peak Performance Project to her evocative new solo venture, Larkk. We…
- ep40 Jody Glenham is a lifer · 1 h 29 min · Season 3 Episode 40Jody Glenham shares her 20-year evolution in the Canadian music industry, from the legendary Sidetrack Cafe door in Edmonton, to the forefront of the Vancouver indie scene. We…
- ep39 Mariel Buckley keeps winning · 1 h 32 min · Season 3 Episode 39We catch up with Juno Award winner Mariel Buckley following her big win for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. We dive into the grit behind the glamour - from the "grateful…
- ep38 Mia Kelly practices joy · 1 h 31 min · Season 3 Episode 38Canadian indie folk artist Mia Kelly joins the podcast during a rare break at her home base in Gatineau. We dive into her life on the road, her recent Australian tour, and her…
- s3 Post-Fame Plus presents Hot Takes with Josh · 55 min · Season 3 Episode 1006Season 3 special brought to you by Post-Fame Plus with Alexi and Glen. Featuring a new segment, HOT TAKES with JOSH. Alexi pitches her dad's upcoming show with this old band, The…
- ep37 Aysanabee is a gift · 1 h 29 min · Season 3 Episode 37Aysanabee shares his journey from Sandy Lake First Nation to winning two Junos, exploring his musical influences, the impact of awards on his career, and the importance of…
- ep36 Sammy Volkov is a classic tale · 1 h 31 min · Season 3 Episode 36Sammy Volkov has taken an uncommon path to his sophomore solo record, Songs from the Goodbye Garden. We dive into the indie music hustle, as the common thread of "audacity"…
