Your Worst Song... with Alex Southey

I've got musician Michael Peter Olsen here! We chat about looking back at a life in the arts -- the good and the bad with which it leaves you, playing one night in Canto-Rock band, and a lot more. Thanks! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme song, "RapThing", by Alex...

A special Thursday episode with the longest title known to man! I've really enjoyed listening to the Big In Canada podcast thus far, and wanted to get the word out, so I had music journalists and hosts of the pod Mac Cameron and Laura Stanley on to discuss the podcast's creation, its focus, and Canada's music scene as a whole. Thanks! Find more about their podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/b...

We made it to 50! Nuts. As a fun anniversary/marker thing, Jess Roveda thought it would be fun to have me be a guest some time. We landed on episode 50 and so here it is. I was an open book for Jess and she ended up kind of getting my autobiography out of me. We do talk about some trigger warning material such as mental health/break downs and binge drinking, so keep that in mind if you choose to l...

I've got Glenn Milchem from the Swallows and Blue Rodeo (amongst others, as we get into) on the podcast! We chat growing up in Oakville, the exciting post-punk/new wave 80s Queen Street West scene, joining Blue Rodeo, possibly Gord Downie's final public performance at their show (linked below), the new doc , and more! Thanks! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode. Show your support for the...

I've got Colin/ Sail Cassady here! We chat teaching and touring in Wuhan, China, Dan Mangan's Side Door Company, drug abuse, and a whoooole lot more. Thanks! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme song, "RapThing", by Alex Southey. Edited and hosted by Alex Southey. Sail...

We're LIVE for the first time! In this case at Wintersong 2025 in Stouffville, ON, Canada. Members of Jane's Party, Torrance, and Noise Hotel! It was an awesome conversation and I couldn't be happier about the crowd etc. Thanks! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcast...

I have Dave Bidini of Rheostatics , and founder of the West End Phoenix! We chat about reuniting with the band after years apart, having a second career as a journalist, baseball with Geddy Lee, a new project with Alex Lifeson, Tanya Tagaq, and, of course, the band's worst song. Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠...

I have Wax Mannequin!  We chat teaching, being in the music game for over 20 years, "authenticity", wax candles, his worst song, and more! Welcome to 2025. Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcast⁠⁠⁠ Theme song, "RapThing", by Alex Southey. Edited and hosted by Alex Southey. Wax Manneq...

I have Lee Rose of Ace of Wands!  We chat about making a life as a musician with side jobs, intuitive songwriting, playing the Opera House, being in a whole other band and arc and restarting, and yes,... her choice for "worst" song, and more. See you in the New Year. Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.c...

Here is your bonus episode holiday gift. Merry Christmas if you celebrate, and-or Happy Holidays. I have three representatives from two different Canadian music festivals to talk about what's going on behind the scenes, and what are best practices for musicians interested in playing. Each segment is approximately 20-40 minutes. Order/Related Links: Lisa from SUPERCRAWL (Every Genre - Hamilton, ON)...

*Trigger Warning: We discuss eating disorders in this episode. If you aren't in the right headspace or moment to listen to that, there's no harm in sitting this one out.* I have Julie Title!  We chat about mindfulness, meditation, coming into your own, learning what's good for you, working as a studio musician, poetry, and her worst song! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your sup...

I have Josh Trager of Sam Roberts Band!  We chat about being legally blind and its effect on interests growing up, the Montreal music scene, joining Sam Roberts Band, how the band writes songs, oysters wreaking havoc on Josh's insides during and after a show, his choice for "worst" song, aaaand more. Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/...

I have Dan Mangan!  We chat about... everything: managing career envy, how kids change your perspective on life, the influence of a city vs. rural place (Vancouver specifically), LA, Paul McCartney, a mugging, Jimmy Kimmel, Father John Misty, Snoop Dogg, Feist, Aaron Goldestein, Radiohead, Kelowna, the Orpheum, UBC, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Snoop Dogg, and yes, Dan's worst song. We alluded to en...

*I apologize for the poor sound quality. In the new year, whenever I'm back in Toronto, I'm going to try and establish some sort of studio to have people in person and get rid of the issues that come with Zoom/phone calls/air pods. But this is a really great, abundant interview with an original artist and person. Don't miss it. * I have Art d'Ecco!  We chat about Victoria BC, persona, dressing up...

I have Beams!  We chat being nine months pregnant, a band reinvention in 2019, studio work, day jobs and more! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcast⁠⁠ Theme song, "RapThing", by Alex Southey. Edited and hosted by Alex Southey. Beams' Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

I have TOVI!  We chat Red Deer and Edmonton, the pay to play model, scene friendliness, and more! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcast⁠⁠ Theme song, "RapThing", by Alex Southey. Edited and hosted by Alex Southey. TOVI's Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

*I've been doing video the last few weeks but for some reason I kept getting errors when trying to upload this episode. Checked online and seems like a lot of people are having Spotify For Podcasters issues. So. Audio it is. Sorry! I have Diaphanie!  We chat Winnipeg, the Solid Gold strip club, playing synth live, and more! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the po...

*I've been doing video the last few weeks but for some reason I kept getting errors when trying to upload this episode. Checked online and seems like a lot of people are having Spotify For Podcasters issues. So. Audio it is. Sorry! I have Jason Pilling!  We chat life getting in the way, code-switching, being emotionally invested in your music, and more! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode...

*I've been doing video the last few weeks but for some reason I kept getting errors when trying to upload this episode. Checked online and seems like a lot of people are having Spotify For Podcasters issues. So. Audio it is. Sorry, I know a few times I reference visuals in the ep but it's really just my Burs t-shirt!* I have Tired Kid!  We talk... first meetings at The Cavern hostel, playing Three...

I have No Beauty!  We talk... Humber College, coming late to songwriting and playing guitar, being an introvert with an extrovert's role, and more! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcast⁠⁠ Theme song, "RapThing", by Alex Southey. Edited and hosted by Alex Southey. No Beauty's Links: ⁠...

I have Aaron Goldstein!  We talk... Neil Young, Willie Nelson, festival cruises, Kathleen Edwards, pedal steel guitar, and more! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcast⁠⁠ Theme song, "RapThing", by Alex Southey. Edited and hosted by Alex Southey. Aaron Goldstein's Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

I have Pillow Fite!  We talk... Berlin, networking, brand and more! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcast⁠⁠ Theme song, "RapThing", by Alex Southey. Edited and hosted by Alex Southey. Pillow Fite's Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A...

I have Eliza Niemi!  We talk... Philadelphia cheese steaks, cello, and more! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcast⁠⁠ Theme song, "RapThing", by Alex Southey. Edited and hosted by Alex Southey. Eliza Niemi's Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

I have Casper Skulls!  We talk... SOCAN and Sudbury! Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support for the podcast by joining the $5/month Patreon, here: ⁠⁠patreon.com/YourWorstSongPodcast⁠⁠ Theme song, "RapThing", by Alex Southey. Edited and hosted by Alex Southey. Casper Skulls' Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alex Southey Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

**I screwed up when the "worst song" noise is played initially. Oops! It comes in at the correct time, too, though. I also screwed up and didn't include the theme song..... Think of it like I'm getting straight to the content.** I have Silks!  We talk songwriting and performing IN. DETAIL! Fans of Silks will not wanna miss this one. Follow the podcast and don't miss an episode! Show your support f...