Recorded live at venues across the country, each podcast contains an hour of music, laughter and stories from Canada’s favourite storyteller, the late, great Stuart McLean. Stories this season include fan favourites such as The Tank of Tranquil

“The Greatest Hockey Game Ever Played” - Jasper, AB

Jan 3rd, 2021 53m 58s

Stuart tells a story about a forgotten game of hockey that many in Dave’s hometown of Big Narrows, Cape Breton would consider to be the greatest game of hockey every played.

“Dave’s Christmas Tree” – Convocation Hall, Toronto, ON

Dec 28th, 2020 54m 3s

Dave introduces his son Sam to one of his favourite Big Narrows Christmas traditions…

“Arthur the Dog” - M’Chigeeng, ON

Sep 6th, 2020 54m 9s

Stuart tells a story about Dave, Morley and the kids, and their beloved pet, Arthur. Arthur the dog, who stole socks, potatoes, too much space in the bed, and, more than anything else, stole the hearts of his family. And left them the richer fo

“Dave and the Elevator” - Picton, ON

Aug 30th, 2020 54m 9s

Dave volunteers to take care of Mary Turlington’s homemade cake.

“Dave and the Bike” - Gander, NL

Aug 23rd, 2020 54m 8s

When Dave sees his friend Ted Anderson’s fancy Italian racing bike strapped on to the roof of the car, he decides to climb up to see what it would feel like to take the bike for a spin.

“The Fishing Trip” - North Hatley, QC

Aug 16th, 2020 54m 8s

Dave, Bert and Kenny provide some moral support for their friend Carl, now retired. Carl is missing his annual office fishing derby. The four friends head out of town to size up the competition and try their hand in the fishing contest.

“Dave the Dogwalker” - Montreal, QC

Aug 9th, 2020 54m 9s

Dave becomes the neighbourhood’s de facto dogwalker - walking and caring for six neighbourhood dogs.

“The Waterslide” - Georgetown, PEI

Aug 2nd, 2020 54m 9s

Dave’s son Sam and his friend Murphy turn boredom into brilliance and entertain the neighbourhood by building the most amazing backyard slide.

"Danceland" - Manitou Beach, SK

Jul 26th, 2020 54m 8s

Stuart travels to “Danceland” a hundred-year-old dancehall on the shores of Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan. He talks about his own dancing memories and has a story about Dave and Morley dancing.

“The Snake” - Annapolis Royal, NS

Jul 19th, 2020 54m 9s

Dave, Sam and Murphy take a road trip to Thunder Bay to deliver a boa constrictor to one of Dave’s old rock ‘n’ roll pals.

“The Train Trip” - Almonte, ON

Jul 11th, 2020 54m 10s

Sam and Murphy ask Dave if they can take the train, by themselves, to Cape Breton to visit Dave’s mother Margaret.

“The Yoga Retreat” - Powell River, BC

Jul 4th, 2020 54m 10s

Stephanie reluctantly brings her father, Dave, along with her on a yoga retreat.

Vinyl Cafe - Trailer

Jun 24th, 2020 2m 22s

This summer, travel across Canada with Stuart McLean and The Vinyl Cafe. 10 favourite episodes, recorded across the country, that will allow you to escape into a world that is full of love and laughter. Join us for an hour of music and stories

Vinyl Cafe Holiday Special

Dec 16th, 2017 53m 8s

Christmas was a big deal at The Vinyl Cafe. It started way back in 1996. Here's Stuart’s final holiday special, recorded in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at the very last show that Stuart performed before he passed away in February 2017.

"Love" – December 30th, 2016

Dec 30th, 2016 43m 59s

This week we have two stories about love. In the first half of the show, we go back to the early days of Dave and Morley's relationship. In the second half, it's a story about Dave and his son Sam.

"Turkeys" – December 23rd, 2016

Dec 23rd, 2016 51m 19s

This week we have two stories about turkeys. In the first half of the show, Dave decides he should not only cook the turkey, he should raise it. In the second half, “Dave Cooks the Turkey” - the very first Vinyl Cafe Christmas story.

"Christmas in the Narrows" – December 16th, 2016

Dec 16th, 2016 46m 7s

This week we have two stories about Christmas in Dave’s hometown. In the first half of the show, it’s the Big Narrows Christmas parade. In the second half, the family drives to Cape Breton for Christmas.

"Dave and Morley’s Gifts" – December 9th, 2016

Dec 9th, 2016 47m 50s

This week we have two stories about Dave buying gifts for Morley. In the first half of the show, we hear about their first Christmas together. In the second half, Morley asks for a White Christmas, and Dave promises her just that.

"Christmas in the Neighbourhood"– December 2nd, 2016

Dec 2nd, 2016 47m 12s

This week we have two stories about Christmas in Dave’s neighbourhood. In the first half of the show, it’s Christmas with Rasheeda and Ahmeer. In the second half, it’s Polly Anderson’s Christmas Party.

"Getting Caught in a Lie" – November 25th, 2016

Nov 25th, 2016 35m 14s

This week we have two stories about getting caught in a lie. In the first half of the show, Dave and Morley get caught playing hooky. In the second half, Dave lies to his neighbourhood nemesis Mary Turlington.

"Renovations" – November 18th, 2016

Nov 18th, 2016 45m 17s

This week we have two stories about renovations. In the first half of the show, it’s Dave and Morley renovating. In the second half, it’s the neighbours who renovate.

"Remembrance" – November 11th, 2016

Nov 11th, 2016 44m 51s

This week we have two stories about remembrance. In the first half of the show, Dave remembers miners from Springhill, Nova Scotia. In the second half, he discovers a postcard that leads him back to the First World War.

"Getting Older" – November 4th, 2016

Nov 4th, 2016 30m 11s

This week we have two stories about getting older. In the first half of the show, a story about Eugene and Maria Conte. In the second half, we meet an aging friend of Dave’s mother.