About this podcast
The Leake in Review is your backstage pass to the world of music and entertainment, hosted by the award-winning music journalist, Leake. Tune in for in-depth interviews with your favourite artists, insightful industry analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories that you won't hear anywhere else. Whether you're a music enthusiast or just love a good story, Leake brings you the best of both worlds with wit, charm, and unparalleled expertise. Join us every week for a journey through the soundscape of today's most exciting musical talents and industry insiders.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 49 episodes
- Sam Drysdale on LIR · 34 min · Episode 48On this episode of The Leake in Review, Jeff Leake sits down with Toronto-based musician Sam Drysdale for an honest and engaging conversation about his musical journey, creative…
- Damhnait Doyle on LIR · 30 min · Episode 47This week on The Leake In Review, host Jeff Leake sits down with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter and CBC Music personality Damhnait Doyle for an engaging conversation about…
- Tyler Shaw on LIR · 24 min · Episode 46This week on The Leake in Review, Jeff Leake sits down with Canadian pop star Tyler Shaw for an engaging conversation about career milestones, life in the spotlight, and what's…
- Jamie Fine on LIR · 31 min · Episode 45On this episode of The Leake in Review, host Jeff Leake sits down with multi-platinum Ottawa artist and 2026 Capital Music Week Ambassador Jamie Fine.
- Leeroy Stagger on LIR · 40 min · Episode 43On this episode of The Leake in Review, host Jeff Leake sits down with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Leeroy Stagger. They dig into his new album Pilgrimage (co-produced…
- Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene on LIR Part 2 · 24 min · Episode 42Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene returns the Leake in Review
- Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene on LIR Part 1 · 41 min · Episode 41In this engaging episode of The Leake in Review, host Jeff Leake sits down with Kevin Drew, co-founder and key creative force behind the iconic Canadian indie collective Broken…
- Sports on LIR · 42 min · Episode 40Oklahoma band Sports drops in on The Leake in Review to chat about their sounds, tours, tornados, zebras and more.
- Pelle Almqvist of The Hives on LIR · 20 min · Episode 39On this episode of The Leake in Review, Jeff sits down with the electrifying frontman of The Hives, Pelle Almqvist, for a conversation as fast, sharp, and wildly entertaining as…
- The RRHOF Scorecard on LIR · 22 min · Episode 38Leake in Review: RRHOF 2026 Inductees – We Got 7 Out of 8 Right! (Replay with Alan Cross) Now that the official 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced, it’s…
- Jenn Grant on LIR · 34 min · Episode 37Join host Jeff Leake for an intimate conversation with Juno-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter and painter Jenn Grant. We dive into her acclaimed new album Queen of the Strait.
- Jay Malinowski Returns to LIR · 27 min · Episode 36Jay Malinowski (Bedouin Soundclash) is back on the show to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated new solo album Under a Landslide of Stars — his first solo project in…
- Brett Emmons (The Glorious Sons & John Shambles) on LIR · 24 min · Episode 35In this episode of The Leake in Review, we're thrilled to welcome a true Canadian rock heavyweight — Brett Emmons, frontman of JUNO-winning rockers The Glorious Sons, now…
- Alan Cross a RRHOF Discussion on LIR · 28 min · Episode 34In this no-holds-barred episode of The Leake in Review, host Jeff Leake is joined by Canadian music legend Alan Cross (host of The Ongoing History of New Music and one of the…
- “Ryan Gullen of The Sheepdogs on LIR · 44 min · Episode 33In this latest episode of The Leake in Review, host Jeff Leake is joined by Ryan Gullen, bassist and co-founder of the legendary Canadian rockers The Sheepdogs. What starts as a…
- The East Pointers on LIR · 36 min · Episode 32In this lively episode of *The Leake in Review*, host Leake sits down with Tim Chaisson and Jake Charron of the acclaimed East Coast folk band The East Pointers. Broadcasting…
- The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival on LIR · 30 min · Episode 31Mike & Donovan Bring the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival to The Leake in Review In this lively installment of The Leake in Review, host Leake (@TheLeake) steps away from the…
- Alan Cross CFNY The Spirit of Radio on LIR · 23 min · Episode 30Alan Cross on the New Documentary CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
- John-Angus MacDonald of The Trews on LIR · 47 min · Episode 29In this episode, John-Angus MacDonald joins host Leake to discuss touring, recording sessions with friends Gord Sinclair (of The Tragically Hip) and Brett and Jay Emmons (of The…
