The Sit Down podcast with Mark and Joel

We sat down with the guys from ILLHUMANNATION, a hip-hop collective from Saskatoon, SK. We chat about the Saskatchewan hip-hop scene, the tracks coming out of the studios soon, their live performances and Lucci freestyles some rhymes for us, on the spot. IllHumanNation's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Illhumannation Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram: Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/ M...

Cupid's HeartWebsite - https://www.cupidsheartband.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@cupidsheartbandInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cupidsheartband/ Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram: Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/ Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark.poppen/ Funky Moose Records on:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/funkymoose Northern Royals EP Bundle: https://www.funkymoose...

We were on location at The Capitol Music Club in Saskatoon to meet in the green room with Aurora Bella, a Saskatoon-based singer-songwriter. We talk about her solo projects, her band Little Darkness and greek mythology, among other things. We also put her on stage to perform a few songs live for us. Aurora Bella's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/auroramusician/  Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram: ...

Even though Haunt Era is a new name, these guys are seasoned veterans in the music business. Paul and Aspen from the band join us to talk about their new project, which is recording at Skull Creek Studios, and our friend Leot is making a cameo appearance in this one. Haunt Era on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haunt_era/ (That's it. They're nowhere else yet...) Son of Han's new video Arrows...

Our friend  Will Ardell  was kind enough to join us last-minute when our scheduled guest, unfortunately, couldn't make it. We're catching up with him about what he's been up to and the state of the music industry. Will Ardell  on:  His website: https://www.willardell.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willardellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/willardellmusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify....

In this episode, we sit down with the talented vbnd and talk about his music career, the SaskMusic awards acceptance speech, and his work with Katie Tupper and Sam Folkerson at the Capitol in Saskatoon. vbnd on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vbndmoney/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VBNDMunnyTidal: https://listen.tidal.com/artist/7449958  Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram: Joel: http...

Taya Lebel on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tayalebelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayalebel/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012951690963 Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram: Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/ Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark.poppen/ Funky Moose Records on:Website: https://www.funkymooserecords.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunkyMo...

Music with a mission. Revolution Engine is talking about how their music has a message, and we're here for it. Revolution Engine via LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/revolutionengine  Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram: Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/ Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark.poppen/ Funky Moose Records on:Website: https://www.funkymooserecords.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.c...

Post-punk rockers Conversation are joining us today after picking up our friend AJ Dynna from Prince Albert. We discuss the scene in Toronto, how AJ got threatened because he was wearing his Rider pride and how Conversation got together. Font Conversation on their website: http://conversationband.squarespace.com/ Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram: Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/ M...

In this episode, we have Hailey, Hailey and Hailey from The Haileys as our guests! We recap a bit of the Northern Royals show with The Haileys at The Handsome Daughter in Winnipeg, Manitoba and get to know these ladies a little better. The Haileys' website: https://www.thehaileysmusic.com/ Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram: Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/ Mark: https://www.instagr...

In this episode, we dive into the Funky Moose Family, Funky Moose Records, Funky Moose Digital, MooseFest, Funky Moose Radio, the podcast etc. Where we are, where we've been and where we're going. This includes the announcement that we're going to take over an established part of the Saskatoon music scene. Find out what that is in this episode!

Our "deer" friend Kately Lehner joined us for a second time after having her release party for "10 bucks" at the Capitol Music Club in Saskatoon. We also chat about the Labour Day Classic she got to perform at, as well as the Calgary Stampede. And food. We talked about food... Katelyn Lehner onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katelynlehnermusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katelynlehnerm...

New release of their music is out this week with an exclusive of it in this episode. Chesterfield onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ochesterfield/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChesterfieldSaskatoonYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@chesterfieldsask9834Call: 3062429939 Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram: Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/ Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark.p...

Danny is the frontman of The Highkicks, The Dudes and Dojo Workhorse and in this episode, we're talking about a wide variety of things like Danny's first lyrics, how Highkicks came about but also about psychedelics, the supernatural and being nice to each other. Danny's Bandcamp: https://dannyvacon.bandcamp.com/HighKicks Bandcamp: https://highkicks.bandcamp.com/ Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagr...

The soothing voice Of Candor is joining us from Edmonton, Alberta this week. Brooke talks about the meaning of some of her songs, and how she met Justine Giles, she walks us through the making of her latest video and we play a couple of her songs. Of Candor's website: http://www.ofcandor.com/ Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram: Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/ Mark: https://www.inst...

Multi-talent King Dylan joins us from Calgary, Alberta this week to talk about the art he's producing. His catchy rhymes paired with incredible videography are a recipe for great entertainment. Check out his YouTube channel! It was a great conversation and we're already waiting for part 2 to be recorded. King Dylan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/therealkingdyl Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram:...

He may be a rookie in the music scene right now, but he's at the start of a career that could go places. We had the pleasure of welcoming Nic Aiken in-house this week. We talk about when it all started, his summer job, lake life and he drops a verse or 2 for us. Do not sleep on this guy's talent. ps. Mark's microphone was working just fine during soundcheck... Apologies for the crappy sound.pps. T...

We like to think of ourselves as supporters of the Saskatchewan music scene but then there are super-fans Diedrich and Betty Jo Buck. We run into these 2 at almost every show we're at. They've been avid watchers of this podcast and it was only fair to give them their own episode to dive into their journey of discovering bands. Unfortunately, Joel wasn't able to make it, so Mark asked every questio...

Eliza Doyle is a well-known bluegrass artist from Saskatchewan. She's the organizer of Doylefest, played with The Dead South, lives in Nashville, TN, but only part-time and co-founded a fantastic music/arts program called C.A.M.P. Sask Arts. Oh, and she plays a rowdy banjo that she tells us everything about. CAMP Sask Art is non-profit in Saskatchewan dedicated to procuring arts experiences, mento...

Regina, SK rock legends The Deaf Idols are this week's guests 3/5 of the band members, Dylan, Andrew and Angus take us on a journey behind the scenes of the band and have great stories to tell! The Deaf Idols on:Their website: https://thedeafidols.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedeafidols/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeafidols/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedeafidols?lang=enY...

Our guest this week is Amanda Hagel. She is charting with her new single "Dirty Up Good" and we had a great chat with her. We're talking about animated music videos, growing up with Columbia House in the 90s, CDs and vinyl records, and the cover bands she's also performing in. Amanda Hagel on:Her website: https://amandahagel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandahagelmusic/ Instagram: http...

From Saskatoon, SK, our new friend Fabian Minnema has stories for days. This Dutch-born musician and radio host for Saskatoon's community station CFCR 90.5 talks about festivals, the indie music scene, local radio and so much more. Also, keep a look out for a clip of him on the drums at Doylefest. Fabian Minnema on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabian.minnemaInstagram: https://www.instagram.c...

JJ Voss from Regina, SK is hanging out with us tonight. He tells us the story about being the most promising church organist in his region and quickly moving on to picking up a guitar to become a full-time touring musician. We also talk about music videos, playing in front of 5000 people, backup plans and Emerson Drive. JJ Voss on:His website: https://www.jjvoss.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.c...

This teen garnered some fame through a Facebook video her dad uploaded when she was 15 and then amassed a whopping 185k followers on TikTok. We had a chat with her about how that all came to be. Rebecca Strong is from Prince Albert, SK and we sat down with her. Rebecca Strong on:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebeccastrongYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1L9NdOIWh4OmJX_Meq1KIw Mark Pop...

Had a wonderful conversation with this Colombian/Canadian man from Edmonton Alberta. We hear the story of him coming to Canada and pursuing his musical journey by bringing his culture to our land. Not to mention the coffee. Christian De La Luna on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristian_dela_luna/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cristiandelalunamusic/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Cris...