Mike on Much Podcast
318 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsHosted by Mike Veerman, a seasoned writer, director, and producer, the "Mike On Much" podcast features tales of camaraderie and conversations with creative figures from the world of music, film and television. The series is co-produced by Max Kerman, lead singer of the Hamilton-based, six-time JUNO Award-winning group Arkells, and also features a dessert segment with pop culture aficionado Shane Cunningham from This Family Tree Podcast.
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Episodes
Brad Schwartz (#18)
December 22, 2015 19:40 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBMike and Max discuss Christmas shopping, an encounter with Ryan Gosling and getting Arkells tickets for Buffalo Sabres' Tyler Ennis and Ryan O'Reilly. Brad Schwartz tells Mike about being president at Pop TV after working at MTV Canada and MuchMusic, his first job as Lorne Michaels' assistant, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, going to school with John Legend, managing a band and passion for his projects. For dessert, Shane describes a trip to Los Angeles for an eSports event.
Joshua Jackson (#17)
December 09, 2015 19:51 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBMike, Max and Shane discuss Arkells recording with Joe Chiccarelli, Elton John, Shane's connection to Maple Leafs' assistant GM Kyle Dubas, Scott Weiland's death and Shane upsetting his family. Joshua Jackson ("Fringe," "Dawson's Creek") tells Mike about his character on "The Affair," acting from a young age, getting a role on "The Mighty Ducks," Jake Gyllenhaal, luck and timing, acting to support his family, going broke and his future. For dessert, Shane reviews “Saturday Night Live” with Ry...
Alessia Cara (#16)
December 04, 2015 19:08 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBMike, Max and Shane discuss Max's birthday party, plans to buy a "Champagne Boys" clubhouse, a trip to Montreal for a bachelor party and Go-Karts. Alessia Cara ("Here," "Wild Things") tells Mike about her promo tour, being involved in decisions, support from her parents, persistence, her lyrics, playing "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon," Drake and Amy Winehouse. For dessert, Shane describes an awkward date and a “trip” to the movies.
Troye Sivan (#15)
November 27, 2015 15:26 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBMike and Max discuss Arkells' European tour and Max diffusing an altercation on public transit. Troye Sivan ("Youth," "Wild") tells Mike about being creative at a young age, getting the role of Logan in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," acting, support from his parents, finding YouTube, insecurities, coming out, songwriting sessions and his personal life. For dessert, Shane describes feuding with “The Nut” and a scary situation with an elderly friend.
Chris Hadfield (#14)
November 13, 2015 16:55 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBMike welcomes Much creative director Randall Graham to the show. Mike, Max and Randall discuss standing desks, Max's attraction to Barack Obama, their shared admiration of astronauts, Mike receiving a compliment and Randall's celebrity "punch" photos. Chris Hadfield tells Mike about recording in space, learning to fly, buying his first guitar, how music helps him, his responsibility as an astronaut, fear and preparation, faith, stress, space fiction, exploring Mars and the idea of heroism. Fo...
David Arquette (#13)
October 29, 2015 16:46 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBMike, Max and Shane discuss partying at Buffer Festival with 4YallEntertainment, Max's road trip to Kingston with friends and the fallout from a post on Tinder. David Arquette ("Scream," "Eight Legged Freaks") tells Mike about rehearsing for "Sherlock," stage acting versus TV, watching sports, getting Lakers' tickets, his sister Patricia's Oscar speech, Howard Stern, Garry Shandling and finding stability. For dessert, Shane reviews the Danny Boyle film “Steve Jobs.”
Vance Joy (#12)
October 22, 2015 01:20 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBMike and Max discuss recording Arkells' new album, Mike's emotional night at a Paul McCartney concert, Max being prone to crying and Australians in Whistler. Vance Joy ("Riptide, "Fire and the Flood") tells Mike about playing in Canada, music and books from his youth, his parents, learning guitar, accents, playing rugby, an obsession with "Buffy," touring with Taylor Swift, Jim Carrey movies and songwriting. For dessert, Shane describes an insecure night with his girlfriend Alex.
Carly Rae Jepsen (#11)
October 07, 2015 17:13 - 31 minutes - 29 MBMike and Shane discuss underage drinking at Taylor Swift's concert, Keith Urban's guest appearance and Miley Cyrus. Carly Rae Jepsen ("Call Me Maybe," "Curiosity") tells Mike about working with Max Martin, Dev Hynes and Ariel Rechtshaid, writing '80s-influenced pop, collaboration, the pressure of success, her early days in Vancouver and playing "Saturday Night Live." For dessert, Shane reviews the Ridley Scott/Matt Damon film “The Martian.”
Scott Weiland (#10)
October 01, 2015 15:12 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBMike and Shane discuss attending a wedding with their bosses and making inappropriate jokes. Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver) tells Mike about The Wildabouts, losing guitarist Jeremy Brown, working with Daniel Lanois on "12 Bar Blues," negativity in the media, being sober, spirituality and looking to the future. For dessert, Shane sees M. Night Shyamalan's “The Visit” with his family.
Arcade Fire's Will Butler (#9)
September 23, 2015 19:03 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBMike welcomes his younger brother Greg Veerman to the show. Mike, Max and Greg discuss the band San Sebastian, Mike and Max hosting the Much Countdown, Greg's indie tastes, working at a movie theatre and getting fired. Will Butler ("Anna," "Take My Side") of Arcade Fire tells Mike about his solo album "Policy," balancing touring with time off, being from a musical family, finishing college, working on "Her" with Spike Jonze, brotherhood and reaction to his solo work. For dessert, Shane review...
Tori Kelly (#8)
September 09, 2015 14:54 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBMike and Max discuss Kanye West's speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, being starstruck, Max meeting Brandon Flowers and Mike's experience wrangling Vince Carter at the Much Music Video Awards. Tori Kelly ("Should've Been Us," "Hollow") tells Mike about dealing with setbacks, her parents nurturing a love for music, learning to play guitar, the first song she wrote, her Frank Ocean cover, Scooter Braun and performing live at the Billboard Awards. For dessert, Shane reviews the Joel Edgerton/J...
Echosmith's Jamie Sierota & Noah Sierota (#7)
September 02, 2015 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBMike and Max discuss a friend helping her dad with his art and competition to get a better interview than VJ Liz Trinnear. Jamie Sierota and brother Noah of Echosmith ("Bright, "Cool Kids") tell Mike about the dynamic of their family band, their parents, how they chose their instruments, cover songs, getting signed, songwriting, being home-schooled and success at a young age. For dessert, Shane recalls making a documentary film about cheating.
Josh Groban (#6)
August 26, 2015 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBMike and Max discuss their group of friends, a day at the Thompson Hotel rooftop pool, bachelor party trips and the personal lives of celebrities. Josh Groban ("The Prayer," "Happy In My Heartache") tells Mike about his family, work ethic, learning to play piano and drums, working with Rick Rubin, favourite '80s movies, acting, listening to grunge, his discipline and dealing with fame. For dessert, Shane describes being “in like” with his new girlfriend Alex.
Tim McAuliffe (#5)
August 12, 2015 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBMike and Max discuss Mike's party-loving dad and a trip to Los Angeles. Tim McAuliffe ("The Last Man on Earth," "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon") tells Mike about moving to New York, writing for Jimmy Fallon, living with Nathan Fielder in Los Angeles, the dynamic of a comedy writers' room and his viral Dodge Aries ad. For dessert, Shane reviews the Backstreet Boys doc "Show 'Em What You're Made Of."
Special: 2015 MMVAs (#4)
August 05, 2015 14:04 - 42 minutes - 39 MBMike and Max discuss a break-in at Max's house, his issues getting a new passport, their small confines at the Much Music Video Awards and Max's efforts to befriend Shawn Mendes at The Juno Awards. Debby Ryan (The Never Ending, "Jessie"), Tyler Posey ("Teen Wolf") and Shawn Mendes ("Stitches," "Life of the Party") join the show. For dessert, Shane describes a humiliating turn of events co-hosting the MMVA after party.
Hollerado's Menno Versteeg & Schitt's Creek's Annie Murphy (#3)
July 29, 2015 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBMike and Max discuss Arkells playing The Kee To Bala, their rowdy friend and skinny dipping. Menno Versteeg (Hollerado) and wife Annie Murphy ("Schitt's Creek," "The Plateaus") tell Mike about TV auditions, successes and failures in their respective fields, the band working with Dave Foley, how they met, and a devastating condo fire. In the feature interview, Menno and Annie talk about being married while working in the arts, success and failure in their respective fields, and a devastating c...
Frank Turner (#2)
July 22, 2015 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBMike and Max discuss having a late night and charming British accents. Frank Turner ("Recovery," "The Way I Tend To Be") tells Mike about discovering metal and punk, learning to play guitar, his first band, going solo, connecting with crowds, the personal songs on "Tape Deck Heart" and his book "The Road Beneath My Feet." For dessert, Shane sees the film "Magic Mike XXL” with a male co-worker.
Lights (#1)
July 14, 2015 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBMike and Max discuss the format of the show and what they hope to accomplish moving forward. Lights ("Up We Go," "Saviour") tells Mike about being home-schooled, her parents, living in the Philippines, learning songwriting, moving to Toronto, her ambitions, dealing with adversity, touring with a baby and her circle of friends. For dessert, Shane recalls the circumstances and aftermath of losing his job at a movie theatre.