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The Midnight Poutine Podcast - MTL Love Letter
It's a bittersweet podcast this week, there's no way around it. After 260 plus episodes, I'm signing off. It's been a good 6 year run and we've been through a lot since the show's earliest days. Since this is likely my last chance to say a proper goodbye, let me just say how much I've enjoyed watching Montreal's various music scenes grow and evolve during my time here and how fortunate I feel to have been part of a show that I hope, in some minuscule way, has helped contribute to this city's vibrant culture. This episode is my attempt to reflect on that experience musically, and to say thank you to all the artists, producers, labels and other kind folks who've made this show possible. Thanks to anyone who's ever listened to the show, recommended it to their friends, or cared enough to send us a comment.
Luckily, I leave the show in excellent hands. Amie, Theo, Gabby, and eventually Greg will be back week after week to keep serving up heaping dishes of this city's wonderful music. And I for one will be listening.
Au revoir.
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Don't worry, it's not all slow songs and teary eyes. Help me say goodbye without crying on this week's Midnight Poutine Podcast:
Patrick Watson - To Build a Home (by the Cinematic Orchestra)
Think About Life - Paul Cries
The Hoof And The Heel - Fireworks
Honheehonhee - A. Is for Animal
Bonjour Brumaire - Prunelle
Torngat - You Could Be
Colin Stetson - Home
Braids - Lammicken
Pop Winds - Met Some New Colours
Marie-Pierre Arthur - Emmène-moi
Karkwa - Oublie Pas
Plants and Animals - Good Friend
Erin Lang & The Foundlings - Falling
Land of Talk - Troubled
Last Song
Salut photo from last year's pop montreal website. I couldn't have said it better myself.
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Thanks for the kind words.
Forever trying to be as cool as you... Tim
I also stumbled across the Patrick Watson concert at Parc des Amériques you mention in the first few minutes of the podcast. Such a good show.
@dewolfe...good to hear from you again. I sometimes forget how far flung our listeners are! Keep chiming in to encourage the new hosts so they know they're not just talking to themselves and this city, but the whole world (yes, I just laughed diabolically as I said "whole world").
Thanks for the comments. You guys rock.
I like how you guilt us into posting after all these years of listening anonymously as people like me have done. Heck, it's not guilt. I was really just moved to write because I have enjoyed this podcast for years now but never really been open with you about it. I think the premise of this show is great. You Jer have been a great host. It has always taken a bit of time for me to get used to the new voices on the pod, because yours just sounds right somehow. You're kind of the Jian of Montreal (and don't take that in a bad way). I am totally used to the whole crew now, btw and I am glad they are sticking around. We will miss you though with your "hello Internet, salut cyberspace". I heard you once on another favourite podcast of mine, that (coincidentally?) has just gone off the "air". Search Engine with Jesse Brown. If you midnight poutiners who are staying ever need a hand, let me know. It seems I am neighbours with you all, and I really don't want to wake up one day and learn the podcast is no more. Happy travels Jeremy, and thank you. And thanks to those keeping this thing alive. Beauty On, to all concerned. With love, from Fairmount and Clark. :)
Thank you for providing us lots of music, especially Montreal music. I've really enjoyed the Midnight Poutine podcast. The podcast always brought me a wonderful weekend. I feel little bit of sad, but I hope I could hear you and MPPC.
Best wishes from Iwate, Japan. :)
@Shinya...No need to be sad, the show will go on every week and it will still be full of awesome MTL music that you can spread to the rest of Japan. (also, you should be sending us tips of what's hot over there)
@marke...sorry for the guilt trip. It was mostly for my friends who have yet to listen to the show, not faithful audience members like you. Seriously though, thanks for the great feedback. It's good to know that the format (and the content) hits home with a few people. And I just made it through the last episode of Search Engine, which is a huge loss to the Canadian podcast scene. That show was complete quality and filled a major hole for those interested in tech and internet issues. Make sure you write Jesse and tell him how much great work he did; I'm just about to do so. As for contributing to the show, if you are serious, send a message to the general inbox (editors@midnightpoutine.ca). There's a few hosts running it now, but given how much time it takes to produce, and how people tend to go away every few weeks or get busy, we're always looking for anyone interested in lending a hand.
I was kind of sad when hearing your last show today.
All the best for the future.
ol, brussels.
I started listening to MP after moving to Louisiana (from Washington DC)while looking for an avenue to get exposure to new music. I am SO glad I found MP. It's really made me want to come up and visit for a week and go do a different show every night. Thank you for all your work over the years, even though I wasn't around for most of it. Enjoy academia!
Tom
Best of luck in your future endeavours, and to those taking over the podcast as well.
Hearts!
-D
I started listening when i was in my early 20, im now 26 and it feels like you'r voice, great music and welcoming message has been something that's always been part of my day to day life.
You will be Terribly! missed.
@leland glad you found us. enjoy the show.