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Ego & Vice
Ego & Vice Podcast has been supporting Ottawa’s music, art, and DIY spirit for 9 years strong. It’s not about flashy gimmicks or over-produced nonsense—it’s about real people telling real stories. From musicians to makers, comedians to creators, it’s a raw look at the talent driving Ottawa’s scene.
And we’re not stopping there. Alongside Ego & Vice, check out our new lineup: Mike & Vic’s Southie Stories (off-the-cuff banter, laughs, and songwriting talk), The South Hood Stereo (a showcase of…
Episodes
Ego & ViceEpisode 81: Jason Watts
We kick off Ep #81 with some important words from Councilor Matt Luloff. Jason Watts returns to Ego & Vice and talks about his full schedule as Dad, teacher…
Ego & ViceEpisode 80: Doug Hempstead - Season 5 premiere
Ego & Vice returns for Season 5. After some catch up, I have a great conversation with my ol' pal Doug Hempstead. We discuss writing and recording music and…
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes - Happy Halloween
Another Halloween cancelled because of Covid. Well that won't stop us from having some ghoulish cheer! We almost made it to NY, quitting smoking and scary…
Ego & ViceEpisode 78: Steve Sommer
E&V finally has a guest. It has been a long 19mths or so but it feel like things are getting back on track. Steve Sommer from local band Holy Hi-Fi drops in to…
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes-Quitting the shit that we allowed to kill us
Quittin smoking, drinking and careers. Amazing how life changes overnight. Hands you riches or rewards you with a firm kick in the ass. Either way...on to…
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes- One month of all the things...
After a month off doing stuff E&V is back on track. Attending the first show at a bar post pandemic, birthdays and old friends who turn out to be dicks. Its a…
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes - Are you mad at me.....?
Vaxxed and buggered. As the world comes back around we try and fit back in.
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes - Shawarma Platers & Grey Matter Splatters
Working 9 to 10 sucks, patios are expensive as I remember and its time to "get busy living...or get busy dying ..yah yah...we've all seen the movie. But you…
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes - Tampered bags and Street Pets
Another lockdown lifted, homeless pets, Uber adventures, moving into the woods...what could go wrong?
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes - Side hustles and rash decisions.
Lots to talk about. Got busy and missed a few podcasts...what else is new. Good to be back.
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes - Old man yells at cloud..
I don't know if its isolation or just natural progression but Mr Grumpy pants keeps ruining everyones day. Another week in the life...
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes - You Cant Make Love to a Memory
Lockdown fever take 3. Remember when we all had friends and enjoyed being around other people? Yeah...we don't either. At least i haven't eaten human flesh…
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes - Countdown to lockdown....again
There's too much snow...but hey at least the gyms are open. Get your gains and sneeze on your neighbour. We're doomed
Ego & ViceEpisode 64: Mike Borchardt
This week we have a rad conversation with our good buddy Mike Borchardt from the NYC band Nihiloceros. In the centre of the pandemic that is New York City, we…
Ego & ViceEpisode 63: Ian Tomele
Have a great talk with our good bud Ian from Chicago band Voice of Addiction drops in to discuss life as an American in this crazy pandemic living in an a…
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes - Quarantine day 8000
Mike and Steph yammer on about losing our minds and Wrestlemania....cause thats what you do.. music by Hearts And Mines and Voice of Addiction
Ego & ViceLockdown Episodes - In Isolation...
Hey. Ego & Vice is back!! Only took a pandemic but here we are. With my new/old co-host Steph Goodwin. As imagined we cover all things COVID-19 and the state…
Ego & ViceEpisode 60: Sheila D & the GOAT! boys...
Episode #60 free for all. Topics vary and friendships get tested....just kidding. Good time with my dudes celebrating 60 episodes..
Ego & ViceEpisode 59: Solo pod - Back In Black
Was supposed to take a break but felt the itch. I'm back full time....or until i flake again? Just catching up. Music by The Riptides
Ego & ViceEpisode 57: Mike and Paulie yell at winter
My right hand man Paulie J. drops by to talk shop. Winter sucks. It all must end. Music by 123 Go Ninja and Anndy Negative
Ego & ViceEpisode 56: Back from the dead
Steph Goodwin sits in on episode #56 and listens to me ramble on about all my current adventures in winter blues and new sobriety... Music by OWTH and Sidelines
Ego & ViceEpisode 55: Season 4 Premiere
After a short Season 2, I decided to just start Season 3 in Jan. New year brand new season. Lots of guests lined up for 2019 but I figured i would just kick…
Ego & ViceEpisode 54: Blake Hipson
Better late than never. My good pal Blake Hipson from local hardcore band Life On Trial makes his 2nd trip to South Hood Studio to sit down with your's truly…
Ego & ViceEpisode 53: Ashley Newall
My old pal Ashley Newall swings into South Hood Studio to talk about his busy life through the good and bad of playing music for a living. A true renaissance…
Ego & ViceEpisode 52: Jumpin Joel Flash and The Magic Machine
Joel Elliott, Robin Hodge and Zoe Towne from The super group Jumping Joel Flash & The Magic Machine swung in to South Hood Studio and brought me donuts. We…
Ego & ViceEpisode 51: Chelsea Miller
My old pal Chelsea Miller from LIVE 88.5 swung by and shoot the shit. Chelsea and I always have good conversations and she always makes me laugh...plus we're…
Ego & ViceEpisode 49: Morning Solo podcast
Hey y'all. Blake Hipson from local band Life On Trial was in to record episode #49 but I had some technical problems so we couldn't get it done. Blake will be…
Ego & ViceEpisode 48: Sheila Dennison
My good friend Sheila Dennison returns to South Hood Studio and we catch up on all the stuff that's been going on since her first visit last year. Sheila…
Ego & ViceEpisode 47: Gary Doherty
Gary Doherty from local band Audio Visceral swings by South Hood Studio. Gary is an old friend I've know from way back in the Thunder Bat days. Gary and his…
Ego & ViceEpisode 46: Silent Era Cinema
Kris Ward from the Ottawa band The Rebel Year and his project Silent Era Cinema sits in at South Hood Studio and talks about his life making music in Ottawa…
Ego & ViceEpisode 45: Anndy Negative
Anndy Negative from Quinnzelle crashes South Hood Studio to talk about all about his history in the the Ottawa scene. Anndy has a ton on the go, singer song…
Ego & ViceEpisode 44: Random Chattering
My left hand man and eternal co-host of E&V Paulie J. Fox joins me in South hood Studio to go off script and shoot the shit. Love when Pauile is on...we just…
Ego & ViceEpisode 43: Larry Russell
This week Larry Russell of local band Slim and Popular and owner of the amazing local restaurant and hot sauce Meow Thats Hot. We discuss his history in local…
Ego & ViceEpisode 42: Haicos Hot Sauce
Haico and Angela from Haico's Hot Sauce sit in at South Hood Studio and we talk about all things HOT!!. The raddest cat in the the alley and my boy Andy Vandal…
Ego & ViceEpisode 41: Season 3 Premiere All Stars
I'm back!! It's been a long month or so and couldn't be happier to be back at the E&V podcast! The season 3 premiere features the return of my GOAT! family…
Ego & ViceEpisode 40: Season 2 Finale
Since I'm taking the rest of the summer to explore the world I thought I'd do a wrap up of Season 1. and thank you for all the support over the last 11mths…
Ego & ViceEpisode 39: Paulie J. Fox
My left hand man Paulie J. Fox joins me once again for the 2nd last episode of Season 1. We as usual break E&V format and just shoot at the proverbial shit. I…
Ego & ViceEpisode 38: Kirsten Kosloski
It was a real honour to have Kirsten Kosloski in to South Hood Studio to discuss her upcoming documentary on the legendary bar Crocks N Rolls in Thunder Bay…
Ego & ViceEpisode 37: Jeff Czuba
Bulltit crushes South Hood Studio and we lay down a looong conversation about where he's been, what he's doing now and everything else under the sun. Music by…
Ego & ViceEpisode 36: WAR FAIR
Mitch and Chris of WAR FAIR drop into South Hood Studio and talk about the history of the band, where they've been and all the new stuff coming up. Music by…
Ego & ViceEpisode 35: Bel Ann-Ana
Joel, Eric and Mario from the local band Bel Ann-Ana swing by South Hood Studio and shoot the shit with yours truly. We had a fun conversation and learn a lot…
Ego & ViceEpisode 34: Solo Podcast on a lazy Wednesday
Feeling better than I have in days, I drop a quick solo podcast and play music that makes me feel better...or worse. I also play a rough demo off the writing…
Ego & ViceEpisode 33: Andy Vandal
Pre Pouzzafest...Andy Vandal of Ottawa's own The Riptides swung by for an early morning podcast. Coffee was a' flowing. I should have made some bacon and…
Ego & ViceEpisode 31: Muffler Crunch
Ang and Luc from Ottawa's own Muffler Crunch crash through South Hood Studio and talk about the early days and what they are doing now. Easily one of my…
Ego & ViceEpisode 31: With Your Host Chris Landry
Local musician Chris Landry takes the hosting duties and interviews local artist Mikey Voodoo. Music by GOAT!
Ego & ViceEpisode 30: Slo' Tom
Local legend and all round groovy cat Slo' Tom Stewart helps ring in Episode #30 with a "Yee-Haw" Tom talks about his storied history in Canadian music and his…
Ego & ViceEpisode 29: Andrew Lacelle
My friend Andrew Lacelle from local bands Holy Christopher, The Monotymes and Curl sits in at South Hood Studio. Music by Muffler Crunch, Holy Christopher and…
Ego & ViceEpisode 28: Random stuff w/ Paulie J. Fox
All the rules go out the window as Paulie J. Fox takes his chair in South Hood Studio. We try and solve the mysteries of the universe, new GOAT! shows are…
Ego & ViceEpisode 27: Sarah Scriver
Local musician Sarah Scriver swung by South Hood Studio to discuss her history is the Ottawa music scene. Sarah is a singer songwriter and an outspoken…
Ego & ViceEpisode 26: Laura Andrews
One of my oldest friends Laura Andrews of HOPE Volleyball Beach Fest crushes South Hood Studio and we discuss her history with HOPE and all the crazy shit that…
Ego & ViceEpisode 25: HOLY SHIT! #25
I celebrate the 25th episode with my best buds Paulie J. Fox and the late arriving Steph Goodwin. Action packed episode of all thats going down in the Ego &…
Ego & ViceEpisode 24: Christina Kasper
South Hood Studio is quiet this week as I bang off the first solo podcast in a long time. Phone interview with Christina Kasper of CHORD Productions and local…
Ego & ViceEpisode 23: Matt Spag
Great conversation with my old friend Matt Spag of local bands Hellbros and Danny Van Sceney. We talk about Ottawa in the good ol' days, undead truckers, club…
Ego & ViceEpisode 22: Ty Hall
Sat down and had a great conversation with my old friend Ty Hall. Music by Riishi Von Rex. Ty Hall & The EZ3 and some tracks off Ty's new record Nothing But…
Ego & ViceEpisode 21: Jason Watts - Part #2
Part #2 of my interview with my good bud Jason Watts. We talk about our time in rebound band Heroes Offer Her, and the history of his current bands Hearts &…
Ego & ViceEpisode 20: Jason Watts - Part #1
One of my oldest and best buds Jason Watts crashes South Hood Studio to reflect on his long history in the local scene. We cover some of our crazy adventures…
Ego & ViceEpisode 18: Ken Ketchum - Part #2
This is part #2 of my interview with local punk rock legend Ken Ketchum. We continue the story about his history in local ottawa music. What he's doing now and…
Ego & ViceEpisode 17: Ken Ketchum - Part #1
Part #1 of my interview with local musician and punk rock Fed Ken Ketchum. Ken talks about his early days in bands from TO to BC to Ottawa. Music by Bel…
Ego & ViceEpisode 16: Sarah Destruction - Part #2
This is part 2 of my interview with my good friend and local musician Sarah Destruction. We continue on with her history and talk about her time in GOAT!…