Mulligan Stew
Iconic Canadian broadcaster Terry David Mulligan has conducted some truly memorable interviews over the span of his 50 year career. The Mulligan Stew podcast features some of Terry's best interviews, past and present. Expect intimate and engaging conversations with compelling characters from the world of music, film, wine, food and beyond.
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EP 346 | Matt Anderson New Album The Hammer and The Rose
04/19/2025
EP 346 | Matt Anderson New Album The Hammer and The Rose
Matt Anderson is one of CKUA's favourite artists. On the air and certainly with the audience. Matt is releasing his 11th solo studio album The Hammer and The Rose April 25th. I was delighted with all of that information until I got to"the date" April 25. As you may know, that's the first Friday for the CKUA Spring fundraiser. I asked Matt's team if I could move the Stew interview to this Saturday - and they approved!! So, we get the story of the album and we are the first play of several tracks, anywhere. This album, about the relationship between the head and the heart, presents a different Matt. A slightly quieter Matt, so you can hear the texture and grain of his voice. Great songs too. Co-writing the title track with Steve Dawson Co-writing with Tom and Thompson Wilson, Terra Lightfoot and Jesse O'Brien. Co-writing The Cobbler with producer/drummer Jason Van Tassel - as a tribute to, and in memory of, their Fathers. Includes a fine cover of JJ Cale's Magnolia. With Afie Jurvanen on guitar and vocals.
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EP 345 | George Siu Memphis Blues BBQ House
04/08/2025
EP 345 | George Siu Memphis Blues BBQ House
George Siu is a pal and the co-founder of Memphis Blues BBQ House. They now have 6 locations. 3 in Vancouver and 3 in Alberta. They serve top-of-the-line BBQ...beautifully cooked. George and Park Hefflefinger started the first location after heading to Memphis and spending much time studying the process and tricks of the trade. The Memphis style is to slow cook in a pit. Either dry or wet ribs. Dry has a rub with salt, spices before cooking - no sauce. Wet are brushed with sauce before during and after cooking. I had a number of things I wanted to ask George... Has any of the Buy Canada affected your business? - It is called Memphis Blues after all. You have a wall of American bourbon. What's happened to it? Have you made any moves to serve Canadian craft distilleries? Beer, Cider? Are the tariffs having an effect? How different are the wine and drink choices between BC and Alberta? What pairs well with smoky BBQ? It's not just a Q&A session. With George Siu it's always a trading of stories. Some are actually true.
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EP 344 | FREE SPIRIT VICTORIA – Non-alc. zero-proof, alcohol free. A story of our times.
03/31/2025
EP 344 | FREE SPIRIT VICTORIA – Non-alc. zero-proof, alcohol free. A story of our times.
For the first time under one roof in Victoria, importers will be joined by local BC makers from Vancouver Island, Vancouver, the Okanagan, etc., to showcase the best alcohol-free wine, beer, spirits, and packaged cocktails available. Organized by Kurtis Kolt. Kurtis Kolt is a Vancouver-based wine consultant who writes about wine, presents seminars, hosts events, judges wine competitions, works with restaurants on their wine programs, etc. His various certifications and credits include London’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust, the Court of Master Sommeliers & the Winemaking Program at UC Davis. In 2010, when Kurtis received the ‘Sommelier of the Year’ award from both the 2010 Vancouver International Wine Festival and Vancouver magazine, he opted to diversify his focus on wine through different arenas. In recent years, Kurtis co-founded, curates and runs ‘Top Drop’ in both Vancouver and Calgary, a terroir-focused trade & consumer wine festival Western Living magazine called, “The one wine tasting of the year you shouldn’t miss.” Guests at Free Spirits, we could find 5 minutes with were: Kurtis Kolt - See above Andrea Demers - Softer Drink Store in Victoria. More than 100 different drinks. pouring Zamalek and Fin Soda. Janet Helou - from Glimmer. pouring Glimmer (BC) Paul Watkin - from Seacove pouring Medbubble (Spain) Paul Jordan- Mondiale. pouring from Clear Sips (Ontario), Cognato (S. Africa), OddBird (Italy/France,) NOA (Quebec,) Cipriani (Italy)
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EP 344 | FREE SPIRIT VICTORIA – Non-alc. zero-proof, alcohol free. A story of our times.
03/31/2025
EP 344 | FREE SPIRIT VICTORIA – Non-alc. zero-proof, alcohol free. A story of our times.
For the first time under one roof in Victoria, importers will be joined by local BC makers from Vancouver Island, Vancouver, the Okanagan, etc., to showcase the best alcohol-free wine, beer, spirits, and packaged cocktails available. Organized by Kurtis Kolt. Kurtis Kolt is a Vancouver-based wine consultant who writes about wine, presents seminars, hosts events, judges wine competitions, works with restaurants on their wine programs, etc. His various certifications and credits include London’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust, the Court of Master Sommeliers & the Winemaking Program at UC Davis. In 2010, when Kurtis received the ‘Sommelier of the Year’ award from both the 2010 Vancouver International Wine Festival and Vancouver magazine, he opted to diversify his focus on wine through different arenas. In recent years, Kurtis co-founded, curates and runs ‘Top Drop’ in both Vancouver and Calgary, a terroir-focused trade & consumer wine festival Western Living magazine called, “The one wine tasting of the year you shouldn’t miss.” Guests at Free Spirits, we could find 5 minutes with were: Kurtis Kolt - See above Andrea Demers - Softer Drink Store in Victoria. More than 100 different drinks. pouring Zamalek and Fin Soda. Janet Helou - from Glimmer. pouring Glimmer (BC) Paul Watkin - from Seacove pouring Medbubble (Spain) Paul Jordan- Mondiale. pouring from Clear Sips (Ontario), Cognato (S. Africa), OddBird (Italy/France,) NOA (Quebec,) Cipriani (Italy)
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EP 343 | Mulligan Stew Podcast March 22 - 2025 Vancouver Wine Festival. The Highlights.
03/22/2025
EP 343 | Mulligan Stew Podcast March 22 - 2025 Vancouver Wine Festival. The Highlights.
We started this podcast well over 300 episodes ago. When we started the title was Mulligan Stew Podcast (Music. Film. Food. Wine) Over the months the Pod became more music and film than anything else. Just the way the road leads us. Tasting Room Radio has worked its way back into the mix because of critical dynamics taking place. Cold damaged vineyards, An agreement between BC Wine Growers and the BC Government to allow the 2024 wines to be grown and harvested in Washinton, Oregon and California. BC wine battles with political neighbours in Alberta, Tariffs from the USA and more. All of these subjects were discussed over and over again by the wine trade and fans in attendance. Tasting Room Radio set up the same home base they always have. Up to 6 chairs in a circle on the convention centre floor ..leaving room for the invited and the walk-ins. We couldn't fit everyone in, so we decided to build the show around the most interesting storylines and storytellers. With apologies to those we couldn't fit in, the podcast guests are Co-Hosts - Jenna Brisco, Maude Renaud-Brisson & Kelcie Jones. Educators and Somms at This is Wine School. Richard Kanazawa - winemaker at Bench 1775 (Naramata) Tracey Horneman - winemaker at Blue Grouse (Cowichan) Kailee Frasch - Winemaker Quails Gate (West Kelowna) Harry Hertscheg - Executive Director Van Wine Fest Evan Goldstein - Master Sommelier (SF) Tony Holler - Owner Poplar Grove (Naramata) Wine School Team Taylor Butterfield - White Wine Winemaker Chateau Ste. Michelle (Washington)
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EP 342 | Stephen Fearing (The Empathist) & Bill Henderson (Chilliwack. Farewell to Friends)
03/16/2025
EP 342 | Stephen Fearing (The Empathist) & Bill Henderson (Chilliwack. Farewell to Friends)
Two guests on the Mulligan Stew Podcast Both great pals. Stephen fearing is a key member of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. Like all three members Front Line Members, they each have their own solo careers. That's one of the outstanding elements of their relationship. Freedom to create together or solo. Stephen Fearing has just released his newest album, The Empathist. Co-Produced in East Nashville with Ken Crooker (Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, Al Green, EmmyLou Harris, Steve Earle) Stephen is a truly talented songwriter, but he also carries with him, his Irish storytelling skills. The songs on The Empathist beautifully weave those skills together. Highly Recommended. Bill Henderson is the leader of Chilliwack. For some 30 years, they've been crafting hits and touring The World. As lead singer, songwriter and guitarist,t Bill has been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock Hall of Fame and made a member of the Order of Canada. In 2025, the band is on its last tour - Farewell to Friends!! Enjoy - Happy St Patrick's Day
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EP 341 | Bruce Cockburn Talks His Past, Present and Future
03/09/2025
EP 341 | Bruce Cockburn Talks His Past, Present and Future
Bruce Cockburn returns to the West Coast. Thoughts on Dylan at Newport, Bo Diddley, a possible covers album, his legacy and today's headlines. March 11, Victoria. March 12 Nanaimo March 14 Vancouver March 15 Kelowna March 16 Trail. Lots to talk about.
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Sugarcane: Stunning documentary into Indian Residential Schools in B.C.
03/01/2025
Sugarcane: Stunning documentary into Indian Residential Schools in B.C.
In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves near an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Kamloops. BC, Canada sparked a national outcry about the forced separation, assimilation, and abuse many children experienced at this network of segregated boarding schools designed to slowly destroy the culture and social fabric of Indigenous communities. When Emily- a journalist and filmmaker- asked her old friend and colleague, Julian, to direct a film documenting the Williams Lake First Nation investigation of St Joseph's Mission, she never imagined just how close this story was to his own family. As the investigation continued, Emily and Julian traveled back to the rivers, forests and mountains of his homelands to hear the myriad stories of survivors. During production, Julian's own story became an integral part of this beautiful multi-stranded portrait of a community. By offering space, time, and profound empathy the directors unearthed what was hidden. Emily and Julian encountered both the extraordinary pain these individuals had to suppress as a tool for survival and the unique beauty of a group of people finding the strength to persevere. The film is nominated for an Academy Award. It has already won two Critics Choice Awards. Julian Brave NoiseCat - Director Julian is a writer, filmmaker and student of Salish art and history. His first documentary, SUGARCANE, directed alongside Emily Kassie, follows an investigation into abuse and missing children at the Indian residential school NoiseCat's family was sent to near Williams Lake, British Columbia. A proud member of the Canim Lake Band Tsq'escen and descendant of the Lil'wat Nation of Mount Currie, he is concurrently finishing his first book, We Survived the Night, which will be published by Alfred A. Knopf in North America. EMILY KASSIE Director, Producer, Cinematographer Emily Kassie is an Emmy® and Peabody®-nominated investigative journalist and filmmaker. Kassie shoots, directs and reports stories on geopolitical conflict, humanitarian crises, corruption and the people caught in the crossfire. Her work for The New York Times, PBS Frontline, Netflix, and others ranges from drug and weapons trafficking in the Saharan desert, to immigrant detention in the United States. . Her first documentary, I Married My Family's Killer, following couples in post-genocide Rwanda, won a Student Academy Award in 2015. Indian residential school history and its impact are not in the past. For more information on the film's impact campaign, please visit . If you need support, the following resources are available: CANADA The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419. First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, UNITED STATES Call or text 988
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EP 339 | The Stew Welcomes back Colin James
02/23/2025
EP 339 | The Stew Welcomes back Colin James
One of the true pleasures of a lifetime in music and broadcasting is connecting with artists at the very beginning of their careers. If the connection is a strong friendship, emotionally you get to go along for the ride. On the downside, you must be prepared to lose those friends along the way through attrition, lifestyle and medical issues. I’m pleased to say Colin James has given all of us a great ride. 8 Junos, 31 Maple Blues Awards, Induction into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, Order of BC and turning 60 years old with 21 studio albums under his belt. Colin has played his way through an amazing collection of audiences. Starting with Stevie Ray style Texas blues, then blues rock, big band swing, roots, Americana and all the way back to blues. What a Ride!! Following a stellar concert at Massey Hall, Colin is on a Canadian tour now and he’s heading our way. With the wonderful Terra Lightfoot! Feb 26 -Grey Eagle Calgary Feb 27 – N Jubilee Edmonton March 1 – Orpheum Vancouver March 3 – Royal Theatre Victoria March 4 & 5 – Port Theatre Nanaimo Colin is a master storyteller. This time he has tales of recovering from a road accident on his scooter in the USA. Damage to his foot and fret hand slowed him down considerably. He has stories of becoming what he dreamed of as an 8-year-old and the biography he’s almost finished writing. The complete interview can be heard on the Mulligan Stew Podcast and the terrydavidmulligan YouTube Channel.
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EP 338 | Becoming Led Zeppelin Documentary. The Filmmakers Guest on The Stew
02/15/2025
EP 338 | Becoming Led Zeppelin Documentary. The Filmmakers Guest on The Stew
Special Guests are Allison McGourtey- Producer Bernard MacMahon. Director Makers of Becoming Led Zeppelin A documentary about the first 18 months of Led Zeppelin. Jimmy, Robert. John Paul and John Bonham. Before it all exploded, and their lives got CRAZY. And………it’s in IMAX. The complete story can be heard on Mulligan Stew Podcast and tdm YouTube Channel. Amazing filmmaking and storytelling.
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EP 337 | Victoria Whisky Festival 2025 Davin De Kergemmeaux - Graeme Macaloney- Grant Sevely-Jason MacIsaac-Brennan Colebank
02/09/2025
EP 337 | Victoria Whisky Festival 2025 Davin De Kergemmeaux - Graeme Macaloney- Grant Sevely-Jason MacIsaac-Brennan Colebank
THE SHOW It's the first of two Whisky Specials from the 2025 Canadian Whisky Awards and the 2025 Victoria Whisky Festival. There are always headlining whiskies and star whisky makers in attendance! Whisky fans want to taste and explore the new releases from Crown Royal, Canadian Club, Forty Creek, Hiram Walker, JP Wiser's Lot 40, Pike Creek, Gooderham and Worts, Nikka, Amrut, The Dalmore and Glencadam. For the first time ever, Gisbelle Distillery a distillery from China, would be joining the lineup. The West Coast and Vancouver Island were well represented. Stillhead, Odd Society, DubhGlas, Sheringham, Sons of Vancouver & Shelter Point. Over 200 whiskies were up for the awards. 14 judges from across the country tasted and scored. The Grand Prize Winner, judged Canadian Whisky of the Year was, The Peat Project Moscatel Barrique single malt from Macaloney's Island Distillery (Saanich) Here are the guests on part one of the 2025 Whisky Awards and Victoria Whisky Festival Davin De Kergommeaux - Davin is the flag bearer for Canadian Whisky. He singlehandedly brought Canadian Whisky to the attention of Canada and The World. His latest book is the updated and expanded third edition of Canadian Whisky - The Essential Portable Expert. I love the first line. "Handles, mickeys, shots or drams, no matter what its measure, Canadian whisky is a story of Canada." Davin is my ultimate connection to the world of Canadian Whisky. He helped create these awards and leads the judging team. Grant Stevely - Distiller at DubhGlas (Oliver) In the fall of 2010, Grant purchased some property at Gallagher Lake near Oliver, B.C. “I wanted to build a distillery from the ground up, which is distinctly different from a lot of other distilleries,” he says. “So we built the distillery with expansion in mind.” Grant Stevely[/caption] At the heart of the operation is a German-made Arnold Holstein still. No sooner did Stevely open Dubh Glas Distillery in the spring of 2015, when he began winning awards for his first product, Noteworthy Gin. “Dubh Glas” is Scottish Gaelic for “from the dark water.” It’s pronounced “Douglas,” which happens to be Stevely’s middle name. Jason MacIsaac - Distiller. Sheringham (Langford, BC) Sheringham Distillery won Best Contemporary Gin at the 2019 World Gin Awards Its Seaside Gin captured the award against World-class competition from 23 countries, including the UK and USA. "We created Sheringham because we saw a hole in the market: the opportunity to create the world’s most drinkable spirits. This approach has served us well, and in the seven years since founding Sheringham, we have been on the ground building authentic connections with buyers, retailers, and consumers, sharing our story and highlighting our chef-driven approach to innovation and quality." (Distiller Mag) Jason and wife Alayne now have their growing portfolio available across Canada and in 15 markets in the USA. Graeme Macaloney - Master Distiller Macaloney Island Distillery (Saanich) There once was a wee Scottish lad by the name of Graeme Macaloney who found a summer job bottling whisky and fell in love with Uisge Beatha, the ‘water of life’. He dedicated his heart to finding a way to make whisky for a living. Graeme set up shop on Saanich, just outside Victoria. Some of his favourite Scottish and Irish whiskies were island-made. Graeme has found his "island" in Canada. Congratulations Champ!! - Distillery opened in 2016 - The first whisky made onsite and released in 2020 -Canadian Whisky of the Year - 2025 Brennan Colebank - Master Distiller Stillhead Distillery (Duncan) Founded by the Colebank family, Stillhead Distillery Inc. opened its doors in October of 2017. After working 15 years in the tech industry, Master Distiller Brennan Colebank left his job to pursue his dream career, blending the two things he loved most: chemistry and spirits. The chemist has created an amazing portfolio and a home for Whisky in the Cowichan Valley. www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com www.canadianwhiskyawards.com
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EP 336 | Is Blackie Back?
02/01/2025
EP 336 | Is Blackie Back?
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings are one of the most interesting bands working anywhere today. Sometimes they're in a recording studio time warp with more songs to choose from than Gabriel. Followed by tours and festivals everywhere. Then they disappear The punch line to the tale is, the Blackie guys have their own lives, careers and fan bases. What's most remarkable is, after more than 25 years, they are still a band and friends. For Example: Stephen Fearing is releasing his next album on March 13 - The Empathist. Wildly outstanding music. (We'll be talking again.) Stephen starts his Canadian tour at The Carleton Room in Halifax with two sold-out nights Feb 4-5. Kicks off album release March 13 at Mary Winspear in Sidney, Vancouver Island. Alberta dates March 21 Festival Place Sherwood Park, March 22 River Park Church Calgary. Colin Linden Colin continues to produce artists at his Pinhead Recorders in Nashville. He's also been touring with T Bone Burnett. He co-wrote and co-produced T Bone's latest album The Other Side. Next week Colin starts a new album, just in time to hit the road again. Colin begins his own tour - The Ride on Tour - on April 23, hitting Calgary on June 1 and Canmore on June 3. Tom and Terry Tom Wilson I'll just give you the short version. Re-recording songs, with son Thompson, from his play Beautiful Scars. Writing and recording soundtrack music for a number of projects including a film by Tanya Tagaq. Between his flourishing artwork, writing a new book, and starting a new album, Tom also enjoys the glow of an Order of Canada induction. That's the short version. Blackie - The Band. Plans are underway for dates in Canada. Winnipeg Folk Festival, Mariposa Folk Festival, Belmont Festival Edmonton (June 20) They are planning shows in Hamilton, Toronto where cameras will be filming. More events to come.
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EP 335 | Critics Round Table - Critics Choice Awards 2025
01/25/2025
EP 335 | Critics Round Table - Critics Choice Awards 2025
The fires outside Los Angeles had brought tragedy and carnage. Everything stopped for the firefighters, medical teams, first responders, the support teams and those affected directly by the wildfires. It's awards season in LA. The 2025 Critics Choice Film and TV Awards were to take place in January just as the fires were raging. Those fires and the conditions that swept them through homes and communities have subsided enough that the Critics Choice Awards are now taking place Friday, Feb 7th. 4-7 Pacific/7-10 East On E Channel It's also found on FuboTV and DirectTV and SlingTV. Firefighters and first responders will be honoured at the beginning of the broadcast. Our guests on this critic's roundtable are Hillary Atkin - The Atkin Report Los Angeles Shawn Edwards - Fox 4 Kansas City Reginald Ponder - The Reel Critic Chicago
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EP 334 | The Changes in 2025 BC Wine Rhys Pender Master of Wine /Kathy Malone Winemaker (Hillside)
01/20/2025
EP 334 | The Changes in 2025 BC Wine Rhys Pender Master of Wine /Kathy Malone Winemaker (Hillside)
Rhys Pender - Master of Wine/Little Farm Winery (Similkameen) Kathy Malone - Winemaker at Hillside Estate (Naramata Bench) There are so many elements in play during the 2025 BC wine-growing season. AND it's just started. Two cold snaps that damaged or killed many vines and vineyards over the past two Winters. It caused many growers to consider planting more winter-proof varietals and adjusting vineyard locations. Then came news that an agreement had been reached between Wine Growers of BC and the BC provincial government. While the new plantings were taking hold, in order to help farming families survive, for one year BC wineries could source their grapes from out of the province. Many headed for Washington. Some to Oregon, California, Ontario, the Frazer Valley and Vancouver Island. The last two BC wine regions were not hit by the cold. Some wineries flatly refused to use non-BC fruit. Soon, we'll all start to see labels that say something like "Washington grapes crafted in BC"! Have fun tasting the blends and varietals that we've never seen or tasted here before. You're supporting BC farmers and wineries at the same time. On Tasting Room Radio and this Podcast, we'll be doing a series of specials on how various wineries and growers have committed to survive and thrive. Who knows what their new direction may be. There's no denying it - BC Wines will be changing but there will be wines!!! Enjoy the conversation between myself and Master of Wine Rhys Pender and Winemaker at Hillside Estate on the Naramata Bench Kathy Malone.
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EP 333 | Paul Sawler on BC Wines Now Direct to Alberta
01/11/2025
EP 333 | Paul Sawler on BC Wines Now Direct to Alberta
BC Wine/Alberta wine fans. - Finally, a hug and a handshake. Our guest is Paul Saywer. Board Chair BC Wine Growers & leadership at Dirty Laundry (Summerland) BC wineries can now ship Direct-To-Consumer in Alberta! Starting this week, BC wineries who register can sell into Alberta; report and make payment to AGLC for the wine products they sell directly to consumers in Alberta. Alberta is a huge market for BC wineries, so it is about time that the AGLC caught up, to allow this mutually beneficial relationship. Al Hudec and I advocated against Alberta's blockade of BC wine one year ago. This is great news for BC wineries and growers. Hello Alberta wine fans!!! Paul Saywer takes us through the process that achieved this partnership. It took top-level government teams on both sides of the Alberta/BC border get this right. We thank those involved and Paul and the board at Wine Growers for speaking on our behalf.
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EP 332 | The Return of Oscar Lopez
01/04/2025
EP 332 | The Return of Oscar Lopez
Welcome to 2025 all. Our guest is Oscar Lopez. 2 time Juno winner. 10 albums were released. Nothing usual about the words above, except that for several years Oscar had disappeared! From entertainment, media and life itself. This interview is his way of explaining how he went from winning two Juno awards and walking onto stages with loving audiences to living in his car on the streets of Calgary. Through tears, Oscar talks about the dark years he’s been through. Mental and alcohol battles. Second guessing himself. With the help of his family members and an overflowing GoFundMe effort, he’s finally found the peace and strength to find a place to call home and return to the stage. Jan 17/18 at La Bodeguita Stereo in Calgary
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EP 331 | Trans Canada Christmas Vol. 1
12/21/2024
EP 331 | Trans Canada Christmas Vol. 1
It's our first-ever Trans Canada Christmas - starring the Trans Canada Highwaymen. Steven Page - BNLadies and Steven Page Trio Moe Berg - Pursuit of Happiness Craig Northey - Odds and Steven Page Trio Chris Murphy - Sloan They are great friends, each with his band and career. What they have in common is a sense of the music they grew up with and a welcome sense of humour. These Christmas sessions began in the '70s at CBC Vancouver with Producer Susan Englebert: Shari Ulrich, Valdy, Terry Frewer, Roy Forbes, and several guests. 5-6 years of gathering around a series of microphones, playing Christmas songs and telling Christmas stories. Such fun. Sadly, we lost our friend Susan to cancer and the Christmas show to time itself. The concept returned at Roundhouse Radio in Vancouver in 2015 and we enjoyed three years of Christmas in the Round with Barney Bentall and his assorted friends. We've played all three years on past Christmas Stews. Now comes CKUA's turn to host the same tradition. Each Highwayman brings a Christmas song and stories of past Christmas tales. 5 songs in total. Craig Northey's was co-written with Brent Butt of Corner Gas. Steven's is about cheese logs. Chris's is about kids coming home and Moe's is the Christmas Classic Mistletoe and Holly. They finish with Do they know it's Christmas. Thank you to Arianne, Duke, Jasmine, and Bren for their production skills in bringing this show to air. Amazing work. And to Corey Wood for his skills and friendship in the edit and graphic studio here on Vancouver Island.
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EP 329 | Talking B.C. Wine with Liam Mayclem “The Foodie Chap” in SF!
12/08/2024
EP 329 | Talking B.C. Wine with Liam Mayclem “The Foodie Chap” in SF!
Liam Mayclem and I met doing interviews at film junkets weekends in LA, NYC, Chicago etc. Me from Vancouver. He from San Fransisco. We talked about two things -Movies and Wine. Now Liam moves at a speed most humans couldn't and wouldn't abide. He's become an essential key to San Fransisco's dynamic hospitality, culinary and wine communities. The Host of Food Chap, CBS radio and TV. His foodie chap podcast etc. and any charity that needs a razor sharp auctioneer or host or both. Liam has always stayed in touch and always keen to know about the BC wine industry and food scene. Here's his latest podcast interview - with yours truly.
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EP 328 | 2024 The State of BC Wine -With Winemakers, Owners, Wine Growers and Master of Wine Opinions
12/01/2024
EP 328 | 2024 The State of BC Wine -With Winemakers, Owners, Wine Growers and Master of Wine Opinions
We're nearing the end of a volatile year in BC Wine. It featured wildfires, floods, COVID, road closures, price, tax and wage increases and two cold snaps over two Winters. Vineyards were damaged or destroyed by the freeze. Wineries and growers were facing a 2025 with little or no wines to cellar and sell. The Wine Industry and Government leadership came up with a plan to allow BC Wineries to harvest next year's fruit this year in Washington, Oregon, California, Ontario and The Cowichan Valley. As long as the label states "Crafted in BC" and the process is transparent. Will BC wine fans buy their favourite labels if the fruit comes from another region? If they like the new juice, will they still embrace their original BC wines? What gets replanted, and what new varietals will we see growing in the new BC? So much to consider. Which is why we've invited four of the most connected leaders from the BC wine industry to share opinions, suggestions and creative ideas over the course of an hour. They are: Cristine Coletta: Co-Owner Okanagan Crush Pad. For 9 years, executive director of the BC Wine Institute! Specialist in marketing and branding wine. DJ Kearney - Wine Director The Terminal City Club. Wine Educator at large. @djwines Rhys Pender - Master of Wine. Co-owner of Little Farm Wine. Similkameen Valley Lauren Skinner Buksevics- Director of Sales and Marketing Painted Rock. Okanagan Falls. Member of the Wine Growers of BC Board. @paintedrocklaur @paintedrockwine w
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EP 327 | Stories of Touring , their solo album ‘As The World Fades Away’ and Launching the Blue rodeo Documentary ‘Lost Together’
11/24/2024
EP 327 | Stories of Touring , their solo album ‘As The World Fades Away’ and Launching the Blue rodeo Documentary ‘Lost Together’
Jim Cuddy guests on Mulligan Stew Saturday. He’s on stage Saturday with The Jim Cuddy Band at the National Art Center Ottawa and Wednesday next at Massey Hall. Then Jim and Blue Rodeo partner Greg Keelor head for The Whistler Film Fest Dec 6-8 For the premier of their documentary Lost Together. 2025 will be a celebration of Blue Rodeo's 40th anniversary. Lots to talk about. Complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast and
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EP 326 | Life On The Edge. Lisa Ahier (Top Chef Canada)
11/17/2024
EP 326 | Life On The Edge. Lisa Ahier (Top Chef Canada)
Lisa Ahier is known far and wide as the owner and chef at Sobo in Tofino. Sobo is the kind of dining and room you like so much, you send all your best friends there. It's the centre of the town. Locals meet there for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lisa has moved on from Sobo and is now making notes for her third book and has become the darling of this years Top Chef competition. Five shows in and she's still there, the oldest competitor since they started years ago. We have lots to talk about - lean in, it's a hoot.
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EP 325 | The Last Roundup with Barney Bentall
11/12/2024
EP 325 | The Last Roundup with Barney Bentall
Barney Bentall is bringing The Last Roundup through the West. Next Friday at Bella Hall in Calgary. It’s the final tour of the Caribou Express. Over 20 years of seasonal touring, Barney and various members of Caribou Express raised Millions for charities all across Canada. Especially, serious money for food banks late in the year when they really need it. Barney gives us an update on the last lineup, the lives of his Express friends over the years and final thoughts on what lies ahead for the rocker and rancher. www.barneybentall.com
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EP 324 | Author Luke Whittall and his Sipster's Pocket Guides Books
10/21/2024
EP 324 | Author Luke Whittall and his Sipster's Pocket Guides Books
Look who's on a Roll - It's this week's guest, Author Luke Whittall Luke and his Sipster's Pocket Guides Books. In the third volume in the popular Sipster’s Pocket Guide series, wine expert and educator Luke Whittall presents his latest top 50 British Columbia wines under $50 (including many under $30) and along the way shares his thoughts on wine country and common misconceptions about certain grapes, and offers up tangents on everything from scented candles to middle children to jazz hands. With food and activity pairings that range from Thai noodles and pool noodles to classic rock and hootenannies, and an index of attitudes that lets you choose a wine based on your mood (come hither, dressed to kill, razzle-dazzle), the Sipster’s guides are equal parts freewheeling and focused. Divided into chapters on sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines, the latest volume of Sipster’s will snap you out of a catatonic funk in the liquor store and stick around for a quiet evening paging through a book—perhaps this book and perhaps there’s even a wine for that. Welcome to Volume 3, where a Viognier can be a lot like a bouncy castle, a red blend that is the icing on top of another layer of icing and also a wine that will upstage Taylor Swift and Kayne and an adventurous evening calls for a certain Trebianno (not the guy from Friends . . . but then again, maybe?). The Sipsters series are written in language anyone can understand. Words we all use and can remember a day later. Make no mistake, Luke knows his wines from the vineyards to the bottle. He just makes the journey much easier than it really is. We also start TRR with a conversation about vineyard damage & recovery, plus the coming discovery of BC Wines made with Washington grapes. So those damaged vineyards, wineries and wine-farming families can survive the next couple of years. And heads UP - The Sipster's Ontario Vol 2 is coming - just in time for Christmas. Then surely, the Luke Whittall film starring Ryan Reynolds. Luke Whittall Online: - WWW. Books: "The Sipster's Pocket Guide to 50 More Must-Try BC Wines, Volume 3" 2024 (Touchwood Editions) "The Sipster's Pocket Guide to 50 Must-Try Ontario Wines, Volume 1" 2023 (Touchwood Editions) "The Sipster's Pocket Guide to 50 Must-Try BC Wines, Volume 2" 2023 (Touchwood Editions) "The Sipster's Pocket Guide to 50 Must-Try BC Wines, Volume 1" 2021 (Touchwood Editions) "The Okanagan Wine Tour Guide" 6th Edition (with John Schreiner) 2020 (Touchwood Editions) "Valleys of Wine: A Taste of British Columbia's Wine History" 2019 (Whitecap Books)
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EP 323 | Natalie MacLean - Wine Witch on Fire
10/12/2024
EP 323 | Natalie MacLean - Wine Witch on Fire
The full title of Natalie Maclean's memoir is Wine Witch on Fire Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation and Drinking Too Much. For all of you who bought and read Natalie's book Red, White and Drunk All Over and listened to her podcast Unreserved Wine Talk, this memoir is a completely different read. She discovers her husband of many years is leaving the relationship and at the same time, her wine rivals decide to tell the wine world that she's not nearly as accomplished as we think. Despite multiple awards for her writing and knowledge, Natalie has to rebuild her career, fight for her son and find an elusive second chance in a business that rarely gives you any. All of this drama is played out in a wine world where many women are taken for granted and rarely given credit for their skills. Yup - Wine Witch is a thriller. And it's funny, just in time for Christmas. You can get Natalie MacLean's new memoir Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much in paperback, ebook or audiobook . She hosts the podcast, , and offers popular online wine and food pairing classes at .
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EP 322 | Kris Kristofferson interview 2006-(New Orleans sessions) Blue Moon Marquee
10/06/2024
EP 322 | Kris Kristofferson interview 2006-(New Orleans sessions) Blue Moon Marquee
We meet Blue Moon Marquee - Al Cardinal and Jasmine Colette - on the stage at the Osbourne Bay Pub in Crofton, Vancouver Island. That stage was the first place they met and then played together many times as Blue Moon Marquee. They've come a long way since that stage. Juno Winners, sweeping the 2023 Maple Blues Awards and still winning awards including this week. After a decade of stages and touring comes the 5th album New Orleans Sessions. Recorded in New Orleans in two days - Four hours each day. One track Trickster Coyote was a first take. Recorded with some of the very best New Orleans players. Lots of stories and new music. Also news of the next two projects they intend to present. They start their next tour October 26th at Festival Place, Sherwood Park. October dates in Lloydminster, Daysland and Athabaska. - and April 5 at the Arden (complete interview on Mulligan Stew Podcast) We start the Mulligan Stew Podcast Stew remembering and celebrating the life and music of the late Kris Kristofferson. From the Mulligan Stew archives we replay the Kris Kristofferson interview we did 2006 backstage at Calgary Folk Festival. Answering media questions, including my own: Kris talks about Johnny Cash, Willie and his sons, Hank Williams, movies, performing solo, the Nashville Underground, songwriters these days John Prine, Todd Snider, Shooter Jennings, and how nervous he gets singing for 12,000 people. Please enjoy…honoured to bring you both artists!!
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Ep 321 | The Fretless - With new album Glass Wing
09/29/2024
Ep 321 | The Fretless - With new album Glass Wing
The Fretless guest on The Stew. Karrnnel Sawitsky and Trent Freeman - one-half of The Fretless join us. Saturday in the first hour. Their album - Glass Wing is brilliant. With 3 songs cowritten and sung by Madeleine Roger. Classically trained, raised on rock, jazz, blues, folk and heritage roots, they take all those influences and combine them into a sound unlike any other group. They take 100 year old shanty's and reshape the song without losing the original melody so it can last another 100 years. In Glass Wing, they write all their own tunes. Three co-written with Madeleine Roger. There is such joy in hearing violins, violas and cellos driving the beat where normally the drums and bass would be. Impressive my friends. Very impressive. Have a listen to Pipe Dreams! The Queen Nancy - named after a car and a make-believe BC Ferry. Icarus - a Madeleine beauty Or the lead track Lost Lake. This marks a new chapter The Fretless. With Lights, sound and stage design created especially for this album, these songs and this tour. The Fretless Tour Oct 3 Fanny Bay Oct 4 Comox Oct 5 Victoria Oct 6 Van October 10 Calgary October 11 Edmonton
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EP 320 | Donovan Woods and his latest album 'Things Were Never Good if They’re Not Good Now'
09/20/2024
EP 320 | Donovan Woods and his latest album 'Things Were Never Good if They’re Not Good Now'
This week we welcome Donovan Woods and his latest album Things were never good if They’re not good now. Wonderful insight into his songwriting and his place in the music business. The first time he played in Victoria, he couldn’t believe the audience knew the words to his songs. And in the past year, he played in Australia and remembers an audience in Perth who sang the words louder than he could. He has come a very long way has Donovan. Struggling to find things to sing about or sing at all. A series of failures lead to an addiction counselling program and committed himself to getting to “the bottom of myself“ He changed his mind about a lot of things. ” It turns out the truth does really set you free” “I won’t be cheesy and say I feel like this is my first album, but it certainly feels like a new start”
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EP 319 | 2 Guests, Joel Plaskett and Leeroy Stagger both with New albums!
09/14/2024
EP 319 | 2 Guests, Joel Plaskett and Leeroy Stagger both with New albums!
Joel Plaskett's eleventh album—One Real Reveal is special for several reasons. Joel sat down with a small Telefunken KM56 microphone and a 4-track recorder and recorded the tracks for One Real Reveal ON CASSETTE TAPE starting with the brilliant High Summer. This album and its music is bare. Because it is, you’re forced to listen to the music and especially the lyrics. These are words and melodies that will still be the air in a concert hall. IF you can get in. Joel’s current tour out west is Sold Out. Fittingly, the tour ends at Massey Hall in Toronto. It too will be Sold Out. Discover the new sounds of Joel Plaskett, just like the old Joel Plaskett only quieter, more reflective. I’ve been waiting many years to have Joel to myself. Just to exchange ideas and passions. My timing couldn’t have been better. One Real Reveal was well worth the wait. The other welcome guest is our pal Leeroy Stagger. Host of Dirty Windshields Radio Hour on CKUA Saturdays. But before Leeroy joined us, he was a highly respected singer/songwriter and he continues to write, record and perform his very personal songs. Leeroy has just released his latest album 3 am Revelations. In it, Leeroy reflects the life around him. The road, family, social issues and seeking the answers to all his inner questions. Just a heads up – 3 am Revelations rocks. Bangers like Watermelon Pink, Count to 10, These Days. Then finds balance with reflective gems like It’s gonna be alright (someday), Alberta Stars, Life’s a Drag, etc. It's good to have friends and partners like Leeroy Stagger. Great album Leeroy! You nailed it.
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EP 318 | Blues Master Robert Finley interview at Edmonton Folk Festival
09/08/2024
EP 318 | Blues Master Robert Finley interview at Edmonton Folk Festival
Terry David Mulligan joins Blues lifer Robert Finley in the media tent at the Edmonton Folk Festival. Robert spins the stories of how he went from losing most of his sight to becoming the hot new voice in the blues. Inviting himself to do a cold walk-on at the Blues Festival in St Helena. It's quite a story he tells. The crowd loved him and that set things in motion. The Music Maker Relief Foundation, a non-profit blues support system, heard him busking in the streets and offered to help. Finley released his first album “Age Don’t Mean a Thing” in 2016. Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys heard him and they started recording together – with Dan as producer. They’ve now done 4 albums together. Each one is bigger and better. The latest is Black Bayou. There will be no more busking for Robert Finley. He’s 70 years old and an overnight sensation!!
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EP 317 | Madeleine Roger Interview and new Album 'Nerve'
08/31/2024
EP 317 | Madeleine Roger Interview and new Album 'Nerve'
I’ve been waiting for new music from Winnipeg’s Madeleine Roger for four years. That’s how long it's been since I discovered her voice, playing and gifted songwriting. Maddy took a solo career detour through the stellar chops of The Fretless. They needed an exceptional vocalist who understood and was comfortable with, classical music. Madeleine needed a different “band” to shine with. Perfect! So here we are in early September and both artists are releasing new albums. Madeleine has just released NERVE a new album filled with tales of lost love and found freedoms. Produced by Josh Kaufman (Anais Mitchell, Bonnie Light Horseman) Recorded in four days. They threw away the headphones and sat 8 feet apart..making music. There are actually four extra songs waiting to be released. I am here to state – in my opinion - an exceptional new star has risen – her name is Madeleine Roger. Enjoy the complete interview and the music included.
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