20 Best Canadian Literature Podcasts

1. Canada Reads American Style

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Two friends -- one American, one Canadian -- who share a love for CBC's Canada Reads and Canadian literature! https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads
Hosts Rebecca, Tara Patey
Producer/Network Canada Reads American Style
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Canada
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 85Instagram 1.8K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Artsy Raven Podcast about Writing and Art with host JF Garrard

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JF Garrard (writer, editor and publisher) has frank conversations with writers, editors, publishers, artists, actors, directors and other art professionals about what inspires them to create and what led to their success. Writers on the podcast will showcase their work by reading from their book. Main Artsy Raven website with access to 100 episodes: https://artsyraven.com/ Artsy Raven merch: https://darkhelixpress.com/merchandise The Artsy Raven is on Feed Spot's list of Top 60 Literature Podcasts & Top 10 Canadian Literature Podcasts on the web.MORE Producer/Network JF Garrard
Email ****@jfgarrard.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 193Twitter 1.3K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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3. Structured Rambling

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Exploring literature and ideas. Inspired discussion on great or pertinent texts and the ideas that grow from them. 
Producer/Network Paul Sonsteby
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 19Instagram 118 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The SpokenWeb Podcast

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Every month The SpokenWeb Podcast brings you different stories that explore the intersections of sound, poetry, literature, and history, created by scholars, poets, students, and artists from across Canada.MORE Hosts Maia Harris, Hannah McGregor, James Healy, Katherine McLeod
Producer/Network SpokenWeb
Email ****@concordia.ca
Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

5. The Endless Knot

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Aven & Mark discuss etymology, history, literature, language, and cocktails, and the sometimes surprising connections between them all.
Hosts Aven McMaster, Mark Sundaram
Producer/Network Mark Sundaram & Aven McMaster
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 77Facebook 559Twitter 2.1K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact

6. Can't Lit

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A podcast on all things Canadian and Literature and then some.
Hosts Jen Sookfong Lee, Dina Del Bucchia
Producer/Network Dina Del Bucchia and Jen Sookfong Lee
Email ****@poetryisdead.ca
Location Canada
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 71Facebook 614Twitter 3.5K Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Since Apr 2014 Get Email Contact

7. Discover Library and Archives Canada

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The Discover Library and Archives Canada podcast is where Canadian history, literature and culture await you. Each month, we will showcase treasures from our vaults, guide you through our many services and introduce you to the people who acquire, safeguard and make known Canada's documentary heritage.MORE Host Théo Martin
Producer/Network Library and Archives Canada
Email ****@canada.ca
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 107Facebook 71.3KTwitter 67.7KInstagram 18K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Intentional Homeschooling

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The Intentional Homeschooling Podcast is where I will be chatting a lot about books, learning through literature and a little about homeschooling. If you need book recommendations for your kids, good middle grade recommendations for yourself, are curious about the benefits of a literature based homeschool then THIS is the podcast for you! - ChantelMORE Host Chantel Grant
Producer/Network Intentional Homeschooling
Email ****@intentionalhomeschooling.com
Location Canada
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 15Instagram 15.3K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Writers' Trust of Canada

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Join the Writers' Trust of Canada as they bring to you amazing Canadian writers for smart talks, provocative conversations, and dramatic readings. The Writers' Trust is a charitable organization that seeks to advance, nurture, and celebrate Canadian writers and writing.MORE Producer/Network Writers' Trust of Canada
Email ****@writerstrust.com
Location Canada
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 9.4KTwitter 21.6KInstagram 12.2K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

10. Words with Writers Podcast

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Canadian Authors—Toronto is excited to present our new podcast about writers helping writers! Words with Writers Podcast showcases our members and their publication news, book launches, journal releases and public readings. Each month we will feature a Canadian Authors—Toronto member on the show to read their work and discuss their process with hosts Chris Gorman and Brandi Tanner.MORE Hosts Brandi Tanner, Chris Gorman
Producer/Network Canadian Authors—Toronto
Email ****@zoho.com
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Estimated listeners
Apple Reviews 3Facebook 274Twitter 351Instagram 624 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

11. Existential Will

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Main Interests: Existential philosophy, audiobook recording and sharing, literature, philosophical history, social and political commentary.
Producer/Network William Wilczak
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Canada
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Instagram 274 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Canadian Launch Pod

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Releasing a new book is an exciting time, but what happens when your scheduled release is hampered by a global pandemic. Well, for many Canadian authors, they launch anyways! The Canadian Launch Pod is a podcast created to support Canadian authors releasing books for children and young adults during the COVID-19 crisis. We'll speak to authors who may be familiar to you, and authors who may be new to your library. Join us as we explore the expanding universe of Canadian literature for young (and not-so-young) readers!MORE Host Stephen Hurley
Email ****@voiced.ca
Location Canada
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Facebook 169Twitter 5K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

13. Read The North

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In Season 2, explore every genre on your bookshelf in this behind-the-scenes deep dive featuring interviews with authors, booksellers, and publishing insiders!Host Rebecca Diem examines what exactly genre is and how it is used to help readers find their perfect match, in bookstores and online.Season 2 guests include booktuber Ariel Bissett, literary agent Carly Watters, editor Anita Chong, authors Amy Stuart, Uzma Jalaluddin, Naben Ruthnum, Helen Knott, John Brady McDonald, and Amal El-Mohtar, and booksellers from Toronto's favourite independent bookshops!Presented by The Word On The Street ..MORE Host Rebecca Ellerdiem
Producer/Network The Word On The Street
Email ****@thewordonthestreet.ca
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 9.6KTwitter 13.3KInstagram 11.3K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Get (Can)Lit

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A podcast highlighting all things Canadian authors and Canadian literature across all genres with book reviews, book recommendations, lists, and more! Hosted by Maria Zuppardi. New episodes every other Tuesday!MORE Producer/Network Maria Zuppardi
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Canada
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Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Endnote

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Every other Friday, join Alexander Lynch, Juliann Garisto, Marta Anielska, Aïsha Philippe, Meixi Zhang, and the Hart House Literary and Library Committee (HHLLC) as they talk about the big ideas in literature with University of Toronto professors and Canadian authors, showcase emerging authors from around the Hart House community, and chat about the books they love. We also feature recordings from HHLLC panels and workshops. Whether you're a casual reader or a devoted bibliophile, this is the podcast for you!MORE Hosts Alexander Lynch, Juliann Garisto, Marta Anielska, Aïsha Philippe, Meixi Zhang
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Facebook 923Twitter 182Instagram 1.5K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

16. Le Salon Literary Discussions

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This is not another book club. I'm Marisa, founder and host of Le Salon Literary Discussions where I put my master's degree in English literature to good use by creating all kinds of resources for avid readers like you—from monthly virtual book discussions to book club guides, decoding literary theory to book-themed cocktail recipes. In each themed podcast series, we'll dive into different writers, books, genres, and more—all in 30 minutes or less...MORE Host Marisa Hopp
Producer/Network Le Salon Literary Discussions
Email ****@literarysalon.ca
Location Canada
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Apple Reviews 5Twitter 174Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact