Cold Pod

Unlock the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/c/coldpod Derek Madison aka Grasshopper is a Toronto legend who has worked with many seminal Toronto artists throughout the 90’s and 2000’s, spanning genres such as grunge, indie rock and hip hop. Up until recently, his store Grasshopper Records was a fixture of the Dundas West strip. Grasshopper sat down with us to discuss Godspeed You! Black...

This episode is free! Join us on Patreon to access all episodes! We're back with another solo episode recorded at the brand new Cold Pod 'Studio'. In this episode we discuss round table podcasting, condo life, looking 'put together', people who wear pajama pants outdoors, knowing your neighbours, imposter syndrome, Josh's fear of mice, Austin growing up with bats in his attic, seeing a cop shoot a...

Unlock the full episode here: http://www.patreon.com/coldpod We're back with everyones favourite recurring guest Lauren Armstrong. In this episode we discuss Addison Rae's new single 'Aquamarine', internet awareness, Mel Ottenberg, Sean Price Williams, pop stars chosen by the people, powerful gay guys, millennial poptimism, Sabrina Carpenter, not being afraid to look bad, Lexee Smith, Katy Perry's...

Listen to the full episode here: http://www.patreon.com/coldpod Adam LaFramboise aka Clothesline From Hell is a Toronto based musician who's debut EP 'Soon We'll All Be Smoking' was released this summer. Adam sat down with us to discuss productive winters, fall albums, finding an audience, preferring sophomore albums to debut albums, Reservoir Dogs, people who recommend bad music, assuming Mk.gee...

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod Brandon Kaufman is a Toronto based filmmaker, writer and critic who's work has appeared in The Guardian, Screen Slate and The Toronto Star. Brandon sat down with us to discuss the 'Find My Friends' app, spontaneity, his monthly film series 'Party Favour', double features, 'The Brutalist', curation, TIFF, 'The Van Gogh Experience', Mu...

This episode is free! We're back with another solo pod! In this episode we discuss 'Burial fall', SOPHIE's posthumous album, first year university music, Alex G, Elliott Smith, emo, teenage 'back to school music', K-OS's 'Joyful Rebellion', Ratatat, 'remember when' conversations, The Dare's 'Whats Wrong With New York', James Murphy, violence...

Listen to the full episode here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/coldpod⁠ Maya Fuhr is a Los Angeles based artist and photographer who's work has appeared in publications such as Interview Magazine, Dazed and The Fader. Maya sat down with us to discuss Toronto being a cesspool for germs, driving across America, camping, her obsession with bears, the DMV, polite Canadians, glass ceilings, government f...

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod We're back with another solo pod! In this episode we discuss Austin's TIFF afterparty bender, Eddie Huang's 'Vice Is Broke', Anthony Bourdain, schmoozing, social climbers, business cards with Vimeo links, QR codes, brand documentaries, Vice magazine vs Vice media, Tumblr, millennials getting fed culture, algorithm...

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod We're back with another solo pod after a two week hiatus. In this episode we discuss Austin being MIA for 48 hours, overnight shoots, directing commercials, tall actors, blossoming, Josh's trip to New York, the Tranq epidemic, getting desensitized, Gem Wine, breaking out of routines, exploring your own city, going out without...

Listen to the full Episode here: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod Tony Price ( ⁠Maximum Exposure Inc⁠ ) and Peter Alexandropoulos ( ⁠P.S.⁠ ) are two lifelong Greek Town residents. For part two of this special 3 hour podcast we discuss the two sides of nightlife, the intersection of fine dining and DJing, Dreyfus, the price of a bottle of Peroni, music vs hospitality, audiophile dining experiences,...

This episode is FREE! Part 2 dropping next week on Patreon . Tony Price ( Maximum Exposure Inc ) and Peter Alexandropoulos ( P.S. ) are two lifelong Greek Town residents. For this special 3 hour podcast, we decided to head east and record it in the neighbourhood they call home. We sat down with Tony and Peter to discuss Tony's house being a relic of night clubs past, Greektown ingenuity, meeti...

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod Ciel is a Toronto based DJ, producer and co-founder of the label Parallel Minds . Her most recent EP Sada's Dream was released earlier this year. Ciel sat down with us to discuss Toronto's cool years (2000-2010), Queens University, LCD Soundsystem, CFRC community radio, learning to appreciate Canadian hip-hop in high school,...

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod We're back with another solo pod! In this episode we discuss the big Toronto storm, the weather app conspiracy, the 2003 blackout, Trump getting shot, 'crisis actor Tik Tok', Muskoka, Webber's burgers being mid in a good way, Lick's, Orillia kids, tubing, internet detectives, mid July boredom, false memories, soci...

Unlock the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod Jason Voltaire aka Martyn Bootyspoon is a Montreal based DJ and producer. His latest EP 'Bingo!' is out now on Fools Gold Records. Jason sat down with us to discuss Ozempic, Chief Keef, Toronto crowds, being one degree of separation from OVO goons, the 'Grimes world domination years', the infamous Torn Curtain police rai...

Unlock the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod Sam James is the owner of the iconic Toronto coffee empire, Sam James Coffee Bar. Sam sat down with us to discuss Adrift's 20 year anniversary party, 'blue collar coffee', global village coffee shop aesthetics, 90's cafe culture, pre-internet latte art, third wave coffee shops, working in skate shops, fantasy projects, t...

Chris Black, host of How Long Gone, has returned to the pod - this time IRL! Chris sat down with us to discuss Geoff Rickly, emo revisionist history, Orchid playing in his living room, the importance of My Chemical Romance, new school Shoegaze, hating Deftones, being able to afford nostalgia, 'music for guys who work at 7-11', Can Con, the UK hype cycle, going to the Charli xcx Boiler Room, the de...

This episode is free! We're back with another solo pod, in this episode we discuss acting classes, Josh modelling in an SSENSE / Volvo campaign, Juice turning six, Taste of Little Italy fest, the Adrift 20 year anniversary party, Gen Z's getting married, millennial optimism, the 27 club, narcissism, dog sitting, nice guy mentality, the sweet spot between lunch and dinner, Milou, Subway foo...

Unlock the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod Lyndsey Westfall is the founder of legendary skate shop Adrift which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this Saturday June 15. Lindsey say down with us to discuss moving around a lot as a kid, shitty skateparks, moving in with skaters at 17, 'Shred Central' / 'Rampsterdam', Friday nights at Moss Park Community Centre, t...

Unlock the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod We're back with everyones favourite recurring guest Lauren Armstrong. In this episode we discuss tonights COLD PARTY, Charli XCX's team reaching out to us, 'Challengers' and the rise of the threesome, male intimacy, 'Normal Guy Style', Alo, Bushwich 2015, Sea Punk, the ten year anniversary of Normcore, 'Quiet...

EPISODE 100! In honour of our 100th episode we decided to invite one of our favourite guests back on to the pod, Nick Marian. Nick is the owner of Toronto based vintage stores Expo and Expo Outlet. Nick sat down with us to discuss weather app conspiracies, Jeep Cherokee's, getting his drivers licence in his 30's, his fear of bees, driving across America, truck stops, altitude sickness, Mor...

Unlock the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/coldpod Owen Pallett is a Toronto-based musician and composer who's scored films such as 'Her' and 'Dream Scenario'. He's also arranged strings for artists such as Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Lana Del Rey. Owen sat down with us to discuss memory loss, moving to the east end, collection agencies, Leslieville feeling like Lo...

Unlock the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/coldpod We're back with another solo pod! In this episode we discuss getting burnt out by the Drake vs Kendrick beef, the end of 'Chaotic Spring', trying to be mentally in sync, going 'Cat Mode', 'Psychotic Summer', we give our rating to new hot spot 'Cafeteria', 'Baby Blue', bar floors, the club in Scar...

WEBB is a Toronto based musician, producer and founding member of the band Goodbye Honolulu. His debut EP will be dropping this summer. WEBB sat down with us to discuss ‘Rosedale style guys’, ‘post-everything’, working with your close friends, expanding your inner circle, coming from a gigging band background, releasing music at a rapid pace, collaborating with the members of Goodbye Honolulu, Pet...

We're back with another solo pod! In this episode we discuss chaotic spring, the vibes being off, Austin getting told to give up on filmmaking, director cameos, AI generated music tools, 'Her' (2013), M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Village', wanting to start a commune, digital nomad's, Hub. Life Instagram account, 'Falling Down' (1995), voyeurism, gimmicks, artists r...

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE! Rhea Singh is a Toronto-based arts and culture writer who's work has appeared on Billboard, CBC and BlogTO. Rhea is also the founder of our favourite Instagram account / website Cunt Mag. Rhea sat down with us to discuss being on the other side of an interview, shitposting, Instagram addictions, Absinthe, natural deodorant, Miller Highlife, Chat GPT, learning to co...