Best CJSW 90.9 FM Podcasts By Category (2026)

Eclectic and Variety Music Podcasts

Eclectic, freeform and variety music shows spanning every style, the heart of CJSW's genre-hopping campus radio sound.

1. Dirty Needles

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Hosts Erwin, Robert Quitzon
Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
Email ****@dirtyneedles.ca
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2. Prairie Surfin'

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Your weekly beach vacation – broadcasting tasty radio waves and good vibrations out to the sagebrush sea every Monday night, with a cosmic mix of country, psychedelic, garage and pop rarities from around the world.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
Email ****@cjsw.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 26 Get Email Contact

3. The Brutal and the Beautiful

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Host Chris Brennan
Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
Email ****@gmail.com
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4. Remote Emissions

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Hosts Marisha Ess, Lady Bee
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Email ****@cjsw.com
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5. What Will The Neighbours Think

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Host Carissa Gem
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Email ****@cjsw.com
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6. Katharsis / Processed

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Hosts Kevin Packer, Marta Ligocki
Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
Email ****@calgaryphil.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16 Get Email Contact

7. Electric Company

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Host Rob Faust
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Email ****@cjsw.com
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8. Tombstone After Dark

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Hosts Daren Powell, Leah McCartney, Keri Rak
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Email ****@cjsw.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Get Email Contact

9. The A.M.

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The A.M.
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Email ****@cjsw.com
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10. MAPL Syrup

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Discover the musicians, artists, performers and lyrics that make Canada great. Marta explores every corner of our country to celebrate the music of our home and native land.
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Funk, Soul and Disco Podcasts

Funk, soul and disco shows digging deep into the grooviest crates for b-sides and dancefloor classics.

1. Fullmoon Funkalicious

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Full Moon Funkalicious
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Email ****@cjsw.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 42 Get Email Contact

2. Diggin' In The Crates

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The late great Prince Nelson George once sung, ”2000 Zero Zero party over oops out of time, So tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999”. Trust Sideshow Sid to take this quite literally. “Diggin’ In The Crates,” is just that; a deep dive into Sid’s record buying habits before “2000 Zero Zero.” On any given show you might here the Doo-Wop of the Flamingos followed by an obscure 60’s B-side from Status Quo; the anger of “California Uber Alles” quelled by Aretha’s rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water;” the baffling freneticism of Drum & Bass made, less so, by the h..MORE Host Sid
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3. Funk and Disorderly

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Where disorder meets euphoria. Tune in every Tuesday as Christy dives into the funk and disco house archives, paying tribute to all the unapologetic 2SLGBTQI+ spirits who pioneered funky chaos and unrestricted grooves during the club and drag scenes of the 80s.Sponsored by Workshop StudiosMORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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4. Soular Power

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Rise and smile with Priscilla, Bethel, and Malika as they energize your morning over soulful sounds to sway you into your week. Discover new artists, enjoy guest interviews, even call, or text in to be part of the magic! Ignore that snooze button and join them in your jammies, because no topics are off limits. Well, most topics anyway.Sponsored by Luke's Drug MartMORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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5. Sun Ramen

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Soup for breakfast?! That’s right! Just like a bowl of soup in need of broth, no day is complete without a hearty serving of funk and soul. After the broth, your ramen is going to need noodles. After an hour of funk and soul, the wordsmiths of our age roll out the dough of life and cut it into slurp-able strips. And while you can expect every bowl of ramen to have noodles and broth, it is the differences between each recipe, the varietal galaxy of ingredients keeps you coming back for more...MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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6. Soul Food

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Cruise into your weekend with a soulful, funkified, disco-dripping Friday morning. Join Hayley as she digs in the crates for b-sides and rarities, samples and covers, and a classic nugget thrown in here and there.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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Electronic and Dance Music Podcasts

Electronic and dance music shows spanning house, techno, ambient, bass and synth-driven sounds.

1. Fade to Bass

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Fade to Bass
Host Crooka
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2. The Body Electric

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Unchained by genre and always looking forward to innovations in dance music, Body Electric promises to start or end your night with the vibes right. Old favourites & what’s new in house, jersey club, hyper-pop, rap, footwork and beyond. Join Claire and try to touch the body electric.MORE Host Claire Coutts
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3. Black Milk

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Black Milk' is inspired by The Electrifying Mojo on WJLB and The Wizard on WDRQ, the imagined tracks of late club "Air" in Tokyo, and the sound of trains as they pass through the downtown core. Matthew Henry takes you on a sonic journey through the dystopia of everyday, from quiet contemplation, jarring rhythms and the occasional loud truck passing you on a cramped side-street. Whether it's to dance or sit down with a cup of tea, Matt has the mood set for the pre and after party with dub techno, classic house, breakbeat, wokny sounds, and ambient combined with darker elements...MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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4. Rave Dad's Diary

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Rave Dad’s Diary explores the globalization of electronic dance music from the perspective of a rural Alberta boy turned raver. With nightclubs and venues shuttered indefinitely and parties outlawed, how will dance music and culture survive? Join rave dad, Paul Brooks, as he explores the history and rapidly evolving future of dance music and its diverse subcultures. Instagram: @ravedadsdiaryShow Notes: www.pbrooks.ca/ravedadsdiaryEmail: ****@cjsw.comMORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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5. Phono Synthesis

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High energy Synth Tunes from the outskirts of the webisphere. Plug into the mainframe and tune in for some righteous tracks.
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6. Lucid State

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Caught between conscious and unconscious thought lies the Lucid State. Wednesdays, from 10pm-11pm, channel your brainwaves to the 90.9 frequency as we navigate our way through the mind’s labyrinth. Everyone dreams, so why not know what your’s mean? Tune in for an hour of instrumental, ambient and electronic compositions to accompany our journey into dream psychology.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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7. The Hydian Way

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The Hydian Way is the galaxy's most cultured deep space outpost. Join CRAØD on Wednesday nights for a journey through the underground, with the very best of schranz, hard techno, hard bounce and hardgroove.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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8. Void Linkup

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Reach across the void and linkup with your fellow humans. Live-mixed deep house, techno, minimal, UK garage, electro, ambient, afterhours, acid, dub - is what you'll most often hear on Void Linkup. Look out for in-studio guest DJ sets from a selection of top-shelf local artists.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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Health, Wellness and Accessibility Podcasts

Health, wellness and accessibility shows covering mental illness, disability and inclusive athletics.

1. The Main Ingredient

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Mental Illness
Host Adam Hicks
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Email ****@hotmail.com
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2. Accessible Airwaves

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3. Special Olympics Alberta's Accessible Athletics

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Join host and Special Olympic Athlete Damion Chiodo as he speaks with fellow athletes and experts about ways to stay healthy.
Host Damion Chiodo
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Email ****@cjsw.com
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Society and Community Affairs Podcasts

Society and community affairs shows on race, social work, urban life and the issues shaping Calgary.

1. Sprawlcast

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Calgary's in-depth municipal podcast. A show for curious Calgarians who want a deeper understanding of the city they call home.
Host Jeremy Klaszus
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Email ****@sprawlcalgary.com
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2. Calgary: A Sprawling Obsession

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The rapid pace of Calgary’s expansion since the 50s continuously raised questions from academics and concerned citizens, who described it as a perfect example of urban sprawl and deemed it unsustainable from the human, economic and environmental point of view. This podcast is a series in 3 episodes that aims at exploring this question, through interviews with experts to discuss the dangers linked to this phenomenon from three different points of view: the threats towards Calgary inhabitants, biodiversity and the cultural heritage of Indigenous people...MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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3. Mosaic Talk

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A monthly podcast focused on having real conversations about Race Relations in Canada. Show features Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation’s members, special guests, along with Canadian music.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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4. Shifting Perspectives

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Shifting Perspectives is a podcast hosted by Tyler Phillips. Tyler began recording this series for her social work (BSW) practicum. The series takes a unique direction as it focuses on some “taboo” topics using a social worker lens. Shifting perspectives is not limited to only social workers, rather it acknowledges all social service workers that are navigating the challenging systems within society. Thanks for listening!MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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5. Inadvertent Pathways

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In collaboration with the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary, Inadvertent Pathways explores the sinister and arcane depths of ongoing 2SLGBTQ+ youth homelessness in Canada. *CONTENT WARNING: This series actively highlights conversational content and discussions surrounding queer community members, including those of continuous and lasting negative attitudes, beliefs and oppression that may be sensitive for some listeners.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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6. Aged to Perfection & Old Enough to Know Better

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This program explores age-related issues affecting people in Calgary’s community.
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7. 6 Degrees in Calgary

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To navigate the politics of division, we need to have a new kind of conversation about how society deals with fundamental questions of belonging, inclusion, and social connection. We need to talk about our many identities, our many languages, and our many histories, from new arrivals to people who have been here for thousands of years. We need to talk about arts and culture as a shared and shareable language...MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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Rock, Punk and Metal Podcasts

Rock, punk and metal shows from garage and psych to thrash, heavy riffs and alternative sounds.

1. Rock Bottom

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Host Lauz
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Email ****@cjsw.com
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2. To Seek Heavy

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To Seek Heavy
Hosts Dexter, Bob
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3. Spirals

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Spirals is a show devoted to contemplating the question “what is psychedelic music?”What we know so far is that it is more than a 60’s rock subgenre. It is a powerful drug, used to alter mood and consciousness. It is a trip into one’s own mind, an exploration of both self and other. It is the musical negation of ego, and the purest exploration of it. It is a show full of contradictions that comes on every second Tuesday at 9pm.Tune in for a journey across genre, emotion, and rationality. Enjoy the music 🙂MORE Host Drew Miller
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4. Airwaves N' Eardrums

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Welcome to Airwaves N’ Eardrums, pumping out only the best rock genres and jumping in and out of them! From Shoegaze to Rock we play it all, but don’t worry, it’s curated to sound like the perfect mix for you. Pairing artist to artist like wine and cheese, you won’t want to miss this listen. Sponsored by The Artist LoungeMORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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5. Heir Apparent

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Following nearly half a decade of morning radio, Liam bends the corner into the late afternoon with an avant-garde immersion of alternative hip-hop and indie R&B. A harbinger of reinvention, Heir Apparent merges distinct setlist curation with compelling guest interviews, delving into the intersections of independent music, underground film, and beyond.Sponsored by the Eden BistroMORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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6. All Killer No Filler

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All Killer No Filler brings non-stop riffs and heavy hitting hooks to your Saturday night. Pulling tracks from heavy rock, progressive, and all kinds of metal. Every song is a guaranteed banger.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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7. Days of Future Thrash

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Do you like fast guitar and comic books? Matt does too, super-friend! Days of Future Thrash brings punk, metal, and just the right amount of gamma radiation! Come for the music, stay for weekly comic book character spotlights and recommendations for Wednesday’s new comic releases. An hour of radio so good it goes by faster than the speed of sound!MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
Email ****@cjsw.com
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Arts, Film and Literature Podcasts

Arts, film and literature shows on design, cinema, books, poetry and Calgary's creative scene.

1. Movie Night with CIFF

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Movie Night with CIFF is all about bringing insightful and entertaining content surrounding the world of cinema to our audiences in a way that is fun and cheeky but also accessible. The show features guests that share CIFF’s love for movies and is packed with tongue-in-cheek interviews and creative new games, making it an artful and entertaining celebration of film, society and culture.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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2. The PopCulture Effect

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Welcome to The PopCulture Effect, where host Rob along with his closest friends bring to light the latest news you need to know about the PopCulture world around you! Come join us on a deep dive into any and all topics and news. From upcoming movies and tv series, anime and manga, to video games, to worldly news and everything in between.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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3. Design Matters

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Welcome to Design Matters, where we discuss popular topics and bold new ideas in design. Based at the University of Calgary, our student hosts look to delve into popular topics and new ideas with today’s leaders of design in the built environment.Connect with us on Instagram @designmatters.podcast and email us at ****@sapl.ucalgary.caMORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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4. The Drop and The Turning

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The Drop and The Turning is a monthly music podcast exploring the unpredictable magic of change - change we didn’t anticipate, change we shape, change we deeply long for.We turn to artists, mainly soundworkers, who touch and shape change as a primary, invisible, spellbinding material. How are they noticing and creating small actions and connections in response to crisis? How might tiny reverberations be a part of the complex patterns and systems that become ecosystems and societies? What is most necessary, and what must we pay attention to, now, so that it might grow?MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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5. Body Slam Poetry

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BODY SLAM POETRY is an eight episode limited series about Calgary and Alberta's wrestling history & the current, independent scene.This initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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6. Ears Wide Shut

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Who let these two on the radio?Sponsored by the Calgary Underground Film Festival
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7. Homesteads to Hollywood

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Homesteads to Hollywood is a 10 Part podcast series diving deep into the Filmmaking and TV industries of Calgary and Alberta. Alberta has a long, illustrious history of filmmaking dating back to the early 1900s, and it is growing into an even bigger hotspot for blockbuster films and TV series to shoot...MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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8. Writer's Block

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CJSW’s monthly foray into literature. Hosted and produced by Dymphny Dronyk and sound engineered by Cody Dronyk, Writer’s Block is focused on local events, writers, poets, publishers, while keeping an eye on the bigger literary picture across the country and around the world!MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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Jazz and Blues Podcasts

Jazz and blues shows from morning jazz routines to deep blues, celebrating improvisation and roots.

1. Jazz Today

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Host Tim Mah
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2. Beat Salad

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Beat Salad is a fresh take on your weekday morning CJSW jazz routine. A recipe to ease you into your day, jazz is complimented by hip hop and soul with flavours that explore the sounds that link the three together.MORE Host Mike Ellsworth
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3. The Blues Witness

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Host Cindy McLeod
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Email ****@cindymcleodmusic.com
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4. Lift The Bandstand

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Host Gordon Hilton Fick
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Email ****@ucalgary.ca
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5. Standing on the Shoulders

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Peter’s coming at you with a new take on morning jazz. Exploring the roots of modern music and the interconnectedness of sounds new and old, often delving into jazz and funky beats. Learn more about who influenced your favourite modern artists and the cycle of music through the ages.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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Women and LGBTQ Voices Podcasts

Shows amplifying women, non-binary and 2SLGBTQ+ voices and artists across Calgary's communities.

1. Yeah, What She Said

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As the voice of Calgary’s feminist community we inform you about upcoming events and interview local women who are doing amazing things. We also bring you women’s stories and news from around the globe, exploring a wide range of feminist topics, from neoliberalism’s effect on non profits or missing and murdered Indigenous women, to lighter topics like discussions on pop culture.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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2. Lavender Menace

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Join Victoria for a two hour musical celebration of women and non-binary artists across all genres and eras, interspersed with discussions on queerness and feminism.
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3. Them Fatale

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Them Fatale is a show dedicated to highlighting marginalized creators (queer, gender diverse, femme, BIPOC, youth) and building community. It’s primarily a music show with occasional interviews with creators as well as deeper dives into the highlighted content. This show will strive to inspire listeners to create their own content as well as recognize and support queer, gender diverse, femme, and BIPOC creators.Sponsored by Velour Clothing ExchangeMORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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4. Glass Ceiling

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Educate your ears with this intersectional feminist program, celebrating female identifying and non-binary artists in male-dominated genres! 2 hours of weirdo punk, metal and noisy goodness ready to break with the status quo.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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5. The Calgary Pride Cast

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Listen to The Calgary Pride Cast, a space where diversity is celebrated and the experiences of Mohkinstsis / Calgary’s 2SLGBTQ+ community are highlighted. This show reaches every corner of the city and features the intersections and experiences of various members within our community. The Calgary Pride Cast promotes inclusivity through riveting conversations about the Pride Movement in the arts, sports, history, and more. Tune in to hear a diverse group of hosts and guests share their stories and provide insight into life as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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6. Bitchcraft

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Join Hayley as she brews a potent concoction of femme-forward tunes.
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Classical Music Podcasts

Classical music shows making the canon and contemporary composition fun and accessible.

1. That's Classical?

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Host Graham Siddall
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2. A Quiet Light

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A music mix to accompany your first sip of tea. Ease into the day with a blend of ambient, classical, and electronic music.Sponsored by Lukes Drug Mart
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3. Classicool

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Classicool is a show where we listen to classical music and talk about it in a fun accessible way.
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Folk, Country and Roots Podcasts

Folk, country and roots music shows exploring Americana, prairie sounds and singer-songwriter traditions.

1. Free Verse

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Where prairie road trip meets poetry slam. Kick off your afternoon with all things folk, country, and roots both old and new, accompanied by your daily dose of spoken word art and music. Sponsored by Good Neighbour YYCMORE Host Molly Neufeld
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2. Mountain Man

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A diverse array of music that recalls the senses of nature, the spirit of the outdoors, and acts as a love letter to those intrepid souls who wander in wonder. Tune in for positive climate stories from around the world, and highlights of some of the best national and provincial park areas in Alberta. The Mountain Man and his melodies aim to provide a rural respite in this urban crawl, and to show that more often than not, it's about the journey rather than the destination.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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3. Acheulean Age

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Take a walk along an ancient road deep into the wilderness, where folkways lead with Outsider ambition. Tune in for an eclectic mix of country, folk, blues, and more from deep history to the far future, all woven in from an Outsider perspective celebrating the weird, the witchy, and the wonderful of folk music. Bring your favourite rock, a pair of sturdy boots, and an open mind on this adventure.Sponsored by the Calgary Underground Film FestivalMORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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4. Folkcetera

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A journey within, around, and all over the expansive folk genre. Les and Nathan each bring a different side of the folk narrative. Tune in for music old and new, and for stories along the way.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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5. The Folk Song Hour

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This program is dedicated to the education and exploration of early 1900s folk musics, primarily from North America. For one hour every week we listen to the best in folklorique musics, including blues, ballads, and bluegrass, that all fall under the big umbrella of “folk” music.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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World and Multicultural Music Podcasts

World and multicultural music shows from Caribbean soca to Brazilian, Cantonese and global sounds.

1. Carnival Mix

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Email ****@support.calgarysoca.com
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2. Copacabana Connection

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Throwing it back to the wild energy of 2000s Brazilian radio, your host Duda brings that same chaotic charm to the Canadian airwaves—with humour, fun stories, and a solid mix of good Brazilian music.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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3. CantoStars

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CantoStars is a Chinese and Asian music show that touches on various genres such as pop, classical, folk music, etc., along with community updates and occasional interviews. Playing Asian pop hits, going through back catalogue, as well as from the diaspora in different parts of the world, local, Canadian, and more.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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4. Potpourri for Diversified Souls

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Songs have a way to connect to the inner side of our being annd existence. Songs invokes powerful memories. We are all different with different talents and we are SPECIAL. Potpourri for Diversified Souls spins different genres of songs in the quiet early hours at the dawn of day to accompany you. Giving you the zest for another day is our life journey, and to make a difference in the world we live in. Stay calm and enjoy the songs on the CJSW wave.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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Indigenous Voices Podcasts

Indigenous voices shows covering health, news, culture and the legacy of residential schools.

1. The Good Medicine Show

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2. Many Different Birds

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Many Different Birds is a podcast that dives into Indigenous health, well-being, and the challenges of navigating the healthcare system. Through in-depth conversations, bringing together Elders, knowledge keepers, researchers, healthcare professionals, students, and community members, we amplify Indigenous voices and challenge systemic inequities.Many Different Birds goes beyond academic discussions and institutional perspectives, offering a platform for lived experiences, personal storytelling, and critical reflections...MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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3. Indigenization Across the Nation

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The show is about Indigenous issues covering local and international news combined with well known Indigenous artists. Interviews with prominent Aboriginal voices and experts will accentuate highlights of the show to deliver important content for all audiences.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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4. Survivors

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The residential school system remains rooted in Canadian history, but its effects continue to ripple through the present and future. The residential school system ran across Canada from 1883 to 1996. Throughout its lifetime, over 150,000 Indigenous children were removed from their homes, stripped of their cultures and forced through a system created to destroy their senses of identity...MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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Science, Ideas and Learning Podcasts

Science, ideas and learning shows on linguistics, perception, history and big questions.

1. Ears Have Eyes

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How do our ears see? Perhaps in a brighter, more dynamic technicolour than our eyes can begin to imagine.Ears Have Eyes is an auditory exhibition space for sound art on the radio. Artists respond to a monthly theme, making new compositions and sharing existing sound artworks on CJSW’s radio waves.Ears Have Eyes invites local, national, and international artists to share auditory aesthetics, spatial soundscapes, spoken word, experimental music, and other recorded media.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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2. The Big Question

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In order to overcome the challenges in our lives, both large and small, we need to understand the world around us. Each month, experts at the University of Calgary explore possible answers to problems that we face — both individually and as a society, from the microbiome to the impacts of space weather. If you want to stay on the leading edge of research across disciplines, this is the podcast for you.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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3. Historical Figures, Icons, and Others

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While all human history is the product of infinite moving parts, there always stands notable figures who reflected certain eras and whose legacies transcend generations. The greatest trailblazers from Canada and abroad were complex human beings with personal understandings of the world as they knew it. Other icons were also fictional characters that resonated with audiences across generations. While the names of many of these cultural icons will be easily recognized, Historical Figures, Icons, and Others strives to offer fresh perspectives on their legacies in today’s world.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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4. The Lost World

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Journey into a dark and primeval world of post rock, folk, and punk, as host Sean Willett guides you through your brooding Tuesday nights. Every show features facts and stories about a new prehistoric creature, drawn from the forefront of paleontological science. So sit back, relax, and welcome to The Lost World.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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Indie and Pop Podcasts

Indie and pop shows serving up fresh tracks, pop punk, alt pop and catchy new favourites.

1. Motte and Bailey

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One-person songs written in apartments to worldwide grand collectives. Sprawling emotional esoteric epics to fun and catchy songs. Forgotten visionaries to modern trailblazers. Are your playlists more unorganized than a poorly run library? Do you want to listen to new things and challenge yourself? Join Milan Uyeno as he guides you through the sprawling, engaging, nerdy, and ever-expanding world of experimental music and beyond on Motte and Bailey.MORE Host Milan Uyeno
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2. Greenhouse

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A place to grow your love for fresh tracks and old favourites. Emily shows you a variety of artists that you'll want to water your passion for, blossoming all year round!
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3. Practical Lace

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Join Joni & Wynter as they take you through great pop tunes with killer banter and fierce attitude. Indie pop, pop punk, alt pop, emo pop, electro pop, dream pop, fast pop, slow pop, old pop, new pop—Practical Lace has it all.MORE Hosts Joni, Wynter
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Local News and Campus Podcasts

Local news and campus shows keeping you current on University of Calgary and community events.

1. Students' Union Weekly

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Hosts Lorraine Ndovi, Julia Law
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2. Sound of Campus

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Stay up-to-date with news and events at the University of Calgary!
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3. Live Wired

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LiveWired in Calgary is a monthly connection to your community. News, interviews and upcoming events captured in a 30-minute spoken word program.
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Sports and Gaming Podcasts

Sports and gaming shows on local teams, campus athletics, video games and esports.

1. The Sports Show

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The Sports Show is a podcast that spotlights what’s happening with the latest in sports, on campus and beyond, from the fans' perspectives. Mitch and Dimitri are never short of opinions as they debate all things athletics. The Sports Show is not another sports desk--your hosts aren't here to review stats. They're here for one thing only: the banter. Tune in on the third Tuesday of every month! Keep up with The Sports Show: YouTube: Sports Show TV Twitter: @sportsshowyyc Instagram: @sportsshowyyc The Sports Show on PodbeanMORE Hosts Mitch Marner and Dimitri, Mitch Marner, Dimitri
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2. Gamers Oasis

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In a podcast that's designed for the newbies and experts alike, follow hosts Kibwe and Logan through the wild world of the video game industry.Gamers Oasis covers the major news and issues affecting the hardcore, average and new gamer!MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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3. Tactical Timeout: A Counter-Strike Podcast

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In this podcast, hosts Brennan and Michael will discuss the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive competitive scene, introducing and educating listeners on the ins and outs of the game, covering developments in the meta, and the state of E-Sports globally. Counter-Strike is a game that brings together people around the world in their passion for the high skill level it demands from its greatest players, with its precise mechanics and complex tactics...MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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Hip-Hop Podcasts

Hip-hop shows spotlighting Canadian underground rap, beats and turntable culture.

1. ReEvolve Podcast

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A podcast exploring Canadian underground hip-hop from ReEvolve Media.Join the team at ReEvolve, including host, Jordan Lewis, as they venture through Canada's underground hip-hop scene. Each episode will showcase two unique artists nationwide brought together under a similar subject. The ReEvolve Podcast dives into the minds of these artists discussing what it's like to be a creative in Canada, how their music effects their own personal lives, and much more! Stay tuned!MORE Host Jordan Lewis
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Non-english

Multilingual CJSW shows broadcasting in Amharic, Croatian, German, Filipino and Spanish.

1. Voice Of Ethiopia

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Host Beyene Kifle
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2. Hrvatski Radio (Croatian)

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The main objective of Hrvatski Radio is to provide information for the Croatian community in Calgary and the surrounding area. On a regular basis, there are community announcements, news from Croatia, and Croatian music.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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3. Radyo Pilipino (Filipino)

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4. Bunte Welle

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Hosts Fritz Schmitt, Hilli Schmitt
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5. Conectate Con Nash

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A program dedicated to educating, helping, informing, and inspiring the general public to be better versions of themselves and enjoy an enhanced quality of life. The topics offered cover a variety of lifestyle areas such as social, cultural, health and wellness, business, civic programs and initiatives, provincial and federal programs which impact local Calgary life - all presented in a new, fresh and dynamic package which listeners will easily understand and identify with.MORE Producer/Network CJSW 90.9 FM
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