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March 2021

Episode March 29, 2021

NSTS Episode 202 – Singer Emily Taylor Hudson

This week on NSTS I speak with someone whose parents I watched on television as a kid – her mom is Cindy Williams, who played Shirley from Laverne & Shirley, and her dad is Bill Hudson of the Hudson Brothers. Her name is Emily Taylor Hudson, and she’s a super talented singer songwriter with brand new music available.    

Emily and I have a really great chat in this episode. Her new single is “Hearts We Wanna Break”, from her EP entitled Love is a Dirty Word. We also talk about her deep appreciation for the classics – old school Marvin Gaye, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles’ “Julia”, and more.  Wonderful discussion. 

Hudson’s playlist (found here on Spotify)

The Beatles – Revolution

Enya – Caribbean Blue

Marvin Gaye – Ain’t That Peculiar

Joni Mitchell – The Last Time I Saw Richard

Sting – If I Ever Lose My Faith In You 

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Episode March 22, 2021

NSTS Episode 201 – What Really Happened To Jim Morrison?

As he did in life, Doors frontman and rock icon Jim Morrison also commands mystique in death. The circumstances surrounding his death are mysterious and unclear – if he did in fact even die. 

This week No Sleep ’til Sudbury examines the multiple theories associated with Morrison’s passing, including the assertions made by some who claim he’s alive and living on a farm in Oregon under the name Bill Loyer.   

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News March 16, 2021

The No Sleep ’til Sudbury Podcast Joins Patreon

As the No Sleep ’til Sudbury podcast progressed over the years, I spoke with a number of people about the usual podcast stuff – joining networks, partnering with others, adding commercials to the show, et cetera.
After a great deal of thought, and after 200 NSTS episodes, I’ve decided to work with Patreon, a platform that allows listeners to support the show if they choose, and how they choose.


Two things were and are important to me – I wanted to avoid inserting commercials and ads into episodes and disrupting flow. And, I was reluctant to join a network for fear of relinquishing any measure of creative control over something I worked so hard to build since 2017.


The thing I like so much about Patreon is that it allows creators to offer all sorts of additional rewards to patrons in exchange for support. NSTS supporters will have access to unreleased episodes (one with Big Sugar’s Gordie Johnson), show outtakes and bloopers, deleted content, behind-the-scenes photos, show notes, a chance to record the show’s intro and have it included in an actual episode, personally inscribed copies of my books, merch, and much more.


Not only do I want to keep No Sleep ’til Sudbury going, I want to make it even better. Patreon can help me do that independently. Have a look at the video here, and visit the Patreon site here to have a look at what’s offered. My sincere thanks to every single one of you for your continued support.

Episode March 15, 2021

NSTS Episode 200 – Great Moments in the History of No Sleep ’til Sudbury

It’s here. NSTS episode number 200! While much has changed since the very first episodes of No Sleep ’til Sudbury were released in April 2017, the premise of the show remains the same – to celebrate music’s power to connect us and enrich our lives. 

The last four years have been quite a trip, I must say. The conversations and exchanges, the new friendships, and the shared music have all made for some truly life-enriching experiences, ones I feel very fortunate to have enjoyed. I wasn’t sure what would happen when I clicked on ‘publish’ that very first time back in 2017. But I couldn’t be more glad I did. 

Episode 200 is a tribute to all of these experiences, and a tip of my hat to all of the people who delivered them to me.  As No Sleep ’til Sudbury turns 4, I sincerely thank everyone, guests and listeners alike, for making it all possible.   

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Episode March 8, 2021

NSTS Episode 199 – Rock Critic Jonathan Gross

My guest this week is Jonathan Gross, a former rock critic, Rolling Stone contributor, and music promoter who brought Run DMC, The Beastie Boys and other New York City hip hop acts up to Canada in the early 80s. 

The chat that Jonathan and I have about his songs is sentimental, funny, and fascinating all at the same time. Bad breakups, getting to first base (and a half), the beauty of nostalgia, the 70s Toronto music scene, Steve Rubell, Jon’s relationship with Ric Ocasek of The Cars, The Beatles versus The Stones… it all gets covered in this episode.  

Gross’ playlist (Spotify – NSTS Episode 199 – Jonathan Gross):

Hall & Oates – She’s Gone

Goo Goo Dolls – Name

Boston – More Than A Feeling

The Cars – My Best Friend’s Girl

The Beach Boys – Surfer Girl

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Episode March 1, 2021

NSTS Episode 198 – The Artist Now Known as Ellis Meek

Back in November when he was still known as Jordan Paul, Ellis Meek was scheduled to appear on the show as part of the NSTS Steam Whistle live on location series. He declined as a safety precaution, feeling slightly under the weather, but as it turned out Ellis became seriously ill with COVID.

This week he returns to NSTS to talk about his recovery, how his illness impacted him, and his new outlook on life.  Spotify – NSTS Episode 198 – Ellis Meek   

Meek’s playlist:

The Beatles – It’s All Too Much  

Lonnie Holley – All Rendered Truth

Harry Nilsson – One

Neil Young – Bandit

Jefferson Airplane – Today     

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