Pod the North

NOTE: As of June 4, 2026, there are currently 38 long-term drinking water advisories in effect in 36 First Nations communities across Canada. Two advisories have been lifted in the last two weeks. Joining Canada’s very own Chris Berube and Max Collins, this recent episode of the acclaimed podcast, 99% INVISIBLE, unpacks how Canada reshaped its music industry with a quirky radio rule that changed who got heard: the “MAPL systsem”.

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Vol. 93 - Oh no, turns out AI podcasting is still a lot work. Shé:kon, fellow Canadian podcast enthusiast! I have returned from Japan and am back on Haldimand Treaty land, so let’s POD THE NORTH! NOTE: As of May 16, 2026, there are currently 40 long-term drinking water advisories in effect in 38 First Nations communities across Canada.

There’s never been a better time for brands and organizations to get involved in podcasting. But should your company actually start a podcast of its own, or should you simply be advertising on them instead?

SOME HOUSEKEEPING: I’m headed off to Japan for my honeymoon today for three weeks! That means there won’t be a regular issue of the newsletter later this month, though I’ll be sure to post a bit of extra content throughout the month of May. Otherwise, see you on the other side of the sushimi! As of April 16 2026, there are currently 40 long-term drinking water advisories in effect in 37 First Nations communities across Canada.

As of April 9, 2026, there are currently 40 long-term drinking water advisories in effect in 37 First Nations communities across Canada. Katie and Kay are two semi-qualified babes talking to the baddest, brightest and most interesting people in the Bay of Quinte.

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UPDATE: As of March 27 2026, there are currently 41 long-term drinking water advisories in effect in 38 First Nations communities across Canada. You know a podcast is good when you can’t help but yell “WHAT?!” out loud. That was me checking out 2022’s RUN, HIDE, REPEATfor the first time this weekend and absolutely demolishing all 5 episodes in one day. This deeply fascinating story about one womens family secret of organized crime and sleeper agents is a truly wild ride.

As of February 10, 2026, there are currently 39 long-term drinking water advisories in effect in 37 First Nations communities across Canada. A truly fascinating history of one of the great outcasts of the past: the witch! Each episode shares the story of someone who experienced the pain of being accused of witchcraft firsthand, in a poignant commentary on the consequences of religious extremism and toxic misogyny.

Transistor.fm’s Justin Jackson joins me for a candid conversation about Podcasting 2.0! A deeply nerdy chat about the future of podcasts. Thank you THE GRAIN, Clearing a New Path, Devin, and many others for tuning into my live video with Justin Jackson!