Get Lit

A show about books and literature. Every week we interview authors, booksellers, publishers, bloggers, and more. Based in Canada.

GET LIT E494 with DAVID LY 05/05/2026

GET LIT E494 with DAVID LY Hey folks! Today’s guest is , who I got to know a little in autumn ’22 when he joined , and I at my launch party for . He read from his collection . Today he’s here to talk about his new novel, . Dig it! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/41158525

GET LIT E493 with MARGARET SWEATMAN 04/28/2026

GET LIT E493 with MARGARET SWEATMAN Hey folks! This week is on the program, this time to talk about her new novel, . Hope you enjoy! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/41048400

GET LIT E492 with ANGELIQUE LALONDE 04/22/2026

GET LIT E492 with ANGELIQUE LALONDE This week’s show features a chat with author ! Make sure you listen in as we talk about her latest, . Last week we recorded E50 of GET LIT, live at the GritLit festival, and what a delight. I’m humbled and touched by the whole thing. It’ll air as the final episode on June 18, so don’t miss it! It’s kind of hosted by Gary Barwin, though it’s kind of hosted by me, yes it all gets very meta. It also features some exciting guests. But, you know, in the meantime here’s another great episode! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/40973420

GET LIT E491 with KR WILSON 04/14/2026

GET LIT E491 with KR WILSON Hi folks! Today we talk with my friend about his second Stan novel, ! Make sure you listen in. And remember I’m recording my FINAL GET LIT show tomorrow (April 17) at 7 pm at GritLit. More info . /episode/index/show/getlit/id/40872565

GET LIT E490 with LOCH BAILLIE and JESSICA ROSE (GRITLIT) 04/08/2026

GET LIT E490 with LOCH BAILLIE and JESSICA ROSE (GRITLIT) Hey folks! A preview of exciting events with , and joins to talk about (and read from) . Tune in! Also a reminder: the live recording of GET LIT E500 – aka The Final Episode – happens on April 17. Get tickets . /episode/index/show/getlit/id/40773395

GET LIT E489 with AILSA ROSS 04/01/2026

GET LIT E489 with AILSA ROSS Hey folks! This week we’re talking to author about her debut novel, . A reminder to check out gritlit.ca for details about the LIVE RECORDING of the final GET LIT episode! April 17th at 7 pm. /episode/index/show/getlit/id/40702465

GET LIT E488 with MATTHEW J TRAFFORD 03/25/2026

GET LIT E488 with MATTHEW J TRAFFORD Hey everyone! Today we talk with author about his collection, . On the personal front, I’ve submitted a manuscript which is exciting. Details to come. I’m also going to appear live on the CBC this weekend! If you’re up early on Saturday, March 28, tune in to 99.1 FM or online to hear with Ismaila Alfa. At about 7:18 am (oh, so specifically-timed) I’ll be on talking about community radio, Hamilton music, and the . Also, it’s a live event, with performers and other interviews, and the public is welcome. It’s at on James St. N., 6 – 9 am. FInally…as you may already know, GET LIT is winding down. E500 will be my final episode (somethin else book-related will return in 2027 but it hasn’t taken form yet). If you’re in the Hamilton area, you can be part of E500! We’ll be recording the last show live at the . Which is exciting! Details . (Yes, recorded in April to air in June. Welcome to my life hahahaha) /episode/index/show/getlit/id/40617460

GET LIT E487 with MICHELLE STARK 03/13/2026

GET LIT E487 with MICHELLE STARK Hey folks! This week we’re joined by , to talk about life, dogs, and her book, . Listen in! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/40434455

GET LIT E486 with BRAD SMITH 03/09/2026

GET LIT E486 with BRAD SMITH Hey folks! Back in January I had the pleasure of interviewing author live on stage at the book fair. Today we continue our conversation about his novel, . Hope you enjoy it. /episode/index/show/getlit/id/40364830

GET LIT E485 with LUCY E.M. BLACK 03/02/2026

GET LIT E485 with LUCY E.M. BLACK This week’s guest is , talking about her work, . A quick pitch to all of you, though… CFMU is the station of origin for this podcast. Even if you’ve never actually listened to 93.3 FM or cfmu.ca the importance of local and independent media continues to expand. Here in Hamilton, local media has been hit so badly that, technically, CFMU/The Silhouette is the largest newsroom in Hamilton. I’m being serious. We do the best we can with our amazing student staff and community/campus volunteers. We are NOT owned by a hedge fund company that’ll cut us for lack of profit. We are NOT a talented, well-meaning blogger who simply can’t keep up the pace or afford to quit the day job. We have resources. We can do more. BUT NOT WITHOUT YOUR HELP. PLEASE consider donating to 93.3 CFMU. We need the community to step up more than we ever have. $5. $10. $20. $30 gets you a Friends of CFMU card. Every bit helps. Thanks friends /episode/index/show/getlit/id/40283380

GET LIT E484 with MARCELLO DI CINTIO 02/17/2026

GET LIT E484 with MARCELLO DI CINTIO /episode/index/show/getlit/id/40137025

GET LIT E483 with JASON ALLEN 02/13/2026

GET LIT E483 with JASON ALLEN Hello everyone! Today's show is admittedly one of the most local show I've done on Get Lit. It features my friend , talking all things to do in Hamilton. Quite literally, actually; we talk about his book, . Before you tell me you don't live here or never plan to visit here, there's still stuff to be learned. Every city has its treasures. Pointing out ours might help you find the treasures in your own town! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/40099485

GET LIT E482 with BARBARA SIBBALD 02/11/2026

GET LIT E482 with BARBARA SIBBALD Hey everyone! Last time we talked to , it was over Can I say, that’s totally bananas? She’s back again to talk about her novel . /episode/index/show/getlit/id/40075840

GET LIT E481 with PP WONG 02/04/2026

GET LIT E481 with PP WONG Hey folks! Great chat with author about her latest novel, (was longlisted for Canada Reads this year). Check out the book, check out the show! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39992210

GET LIT E480 with ANNA LEE-POPHAM and NOELLE ALLEN 01/27/2026

GET LIT E480 with ANNA LEE-POPHAM and NOELLE ALLEN Hi folks! This week’s show features poet , talking about her last collection, . We’re also joined by Noelle Allen to talk about ! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39897935

GET LIT E479 with SU CHANG 01/21/2026

GET LIT E479 with SU CHANG Hey all! Great conversation with author about her excellent novel, . Listen if you can! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39816105

GET LIT E478 with JANET TURPIN MYERS 01/14/2026

GET LIT E478 with JANET TURPIN MYERS Back in 2017 I met a lovely group of writers on Pelee Island (I’ll include Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson in that group). I also did a book swap with , but haven’t been able to have her on the show until this week. We discuss her latest, . Listen in! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39730850

GET LIT E477 with SCOTT NEIGH 01/06/2026

GET LIT E477 with SCOTT NEIGH Hey folks! I’ve known author and broadcaster for a while, originally from my day job at . Today he joins me (and comes back on the CFMU airwaves) to talk about his book, . So like the title says… /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39627350

GET LIT E476 with ROB MCLENNAN 12/29/2025

GET LIT E476 with ROB MCLENNAN Hey folks. Happy New Year! Show’s up a day early. Today we talk with about his latest, . Check it out. /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39553360

GET LIT E475 with DAVID BERGEN 12/24/2025

GET LIT E475 with DAVID BERGEN Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Releasing the show a day early so I can devote tomorrow to family. This week we talk to . Always great to have him on the show. We’re discussing his latest, Days of Feasting and Rejoicing. Enjoy and have a great holiday! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39528520

GET LIT E474 with SADIQA DE MEIJER 12/16/2025

GET LIT E474 with SADIQA DE MEIJER Hey folks! Just fresh back off Toronto Island, now hoping to maintain some of the forward momentum. In the meanwhile, had a great talk with about her collection of essays, . Hope you enjoy. By the way yes there will be a show “Christmas Day” though I’ll probably get it out a touch early! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39429205

GET LIT E473 with SEAN MINOGUE 12/08/2025

GET LIT E473 with SEAN MINOGUE Hey folks! I’m currently sitting at a desk overlooking the frozen road (and, if I squint through the trees, the Toronto skyline) in front of the Gibraltar Point Centre for the Arts. I’m half-way through a seven-day retreat, working on my current MS. Still, the show goes on! This week we talk with about his novel, . Listen in. /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39321440

GET LIT E472 with LILLIAN ALLEN, GARY BARWIN and GREGORY BETTS 12/02/2025

GET LIT E472 with LILLIAN ALLEN, GARY BARWIN and GREGORY BETTS Hey folks! Lots of folks on the show today, all for the same project – , both a collaborative collection and also a of the same name. Great conversation with , and . Enjoy! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39238290

GET LIT E471 with SKY GILBERT 11/26/2025

GET LIT E471 with SKY GILBERT Hey all! Today’s guest is Hamilton resident and author who has, you know, done a thing or two (check out his page). He joins me to talk about his recent novel, . Dig! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39182640

GET LIT E470 with AISHA SASHA JOHN and REBECCA SALAZAR 11/18/2025

GET LIT E470 with AISHA SASHA JOHN and REBECCA SALAZAR Hey folks! Double shot of poetry this week with () and (). Hope you enjoy the show. /episode/index/show/getlit/id/39077895

GET LIT E469 with JASON SCHNEIDER 11/10/2025

GET LIT E469 with JASON SCHNEIDER Time to talk with another rock journo compatriot of mine, . You might know him as co-author of the legendary rock epic (with Ian A.D. Jack and ). He’s here to talk about his latest,. /episode/index/show/getlit/id/38982755

GET LIT E468 with JARRETT MAZZA + GRIT LIT 11/04/2025

GET LIT E468 with JARRETT MAZZA + GRIT LIT Hey everyone! Paige from Grit Lit pop in to tell us about what the Hamilton readers & writers festival is up to. After that, we talk once again with , this time about his new series. Tune in! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/38911025

GET LIT E467 with EMILY A. WEEDON 10/29/2025

GET LIT E467 with EMILY A. WEEDON In keeping with the spooky season, we’re gonna talk about vampires! is on to discuss her novel, . Happy Hallowe’en (I really do prefer that spookier old-school spelling. /episode/index/show/getlit/id/38826435

GET LIT E466 with KASIA JARONCZYK 10/21/2025

GET LIT E466 with KASIA JARONCZYK This week on GET LIT we talk with author about her novel, . Check it out! /episode/index/show/getlit/id/38725035

GET LIT E465 with DANILA BOTHA 10/15/2025

GET LIT E465 with DANILA BOTHA Hey folks! Today we chat with author about her novel, Hope you dig. I’m sick so I’m gonna go lie down now. /episode/index/show/getlit/id/38591375

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