Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Almost Famous Enough Podcast a podcast for music makers and music fans, and everything adjacent ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The “Making It” Myth](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/the-making-it-myth/) - What “making it” really looks like for musicians: changing milestones, Canada’s reality, the middle space, and why longevity matters more than hype. - [Season One Wraps May 8, 2025](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/season-one-wraps-up-may-8-2025/) - Today is the release of episode 16 - and we're calling it Season One complete! We can't thank everyone enough for a great first season of Almost Famous Enough. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/) - Almost Famous Enough is a podcast for music makers & fans with host Glen Erickson; rooted in the Canadian music scene, made for everyone who has chased a dream. - [episodes](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episodes/) - episodes Available wherever you get your podcasts! ep48 Lisa Jacobs ep47 Skye Wallace ep46 Jacob Brodovsky ep45 Ken Yates ep44 Jake Vaadeland ep43 Becca McFarlane ep42 Shub ep41 Danielle McTaggart ep40 Jody Glenham ep39 Mariel Buckley ep38 Mia Kelly ep37 Aysanabee ep36 Sammy Volkov ep35 Striker ep34 Shawn Hall ep33 Julianna Riolino ep2.1 Post-Fame Plus - [Infos](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/infos/) - A music industry podcast of open conversations with artists and professionals, pulling back the veil on their careers, and what it really means to “make it”. ## Episodes - [The Deep Dark Woods can feel it](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/the-deep-dark-woods-can-feel-it/) - Explore Ryan Boldt of The Deep Dark Woods on 20 years of roots music, label shifts, vocal evolution, and the story behind their single "Ruby." - [Lisa Jacobs finds little joys](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/lisa-jacobs-finds-little-joys/) - Discover the reality of the music industry with CCMA award-winning bass player and music therapist Lisa Jacobs on balancing touring, studio sessions, and joy. - [Skye Wallace is adaptable](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/skye-wallace-is-adaptable/) - [Jacob Brodovsky is serious](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/jacob-brodovsky-is-serious/) - Winnipeg singer-songwriter Jacob Brodovsky discusses indie songwriting, the power of community, imposter syndrome, and his album Tell the Kids We Tried. - [Ken Yates has range](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/ken-yates-has-range/) - Explore indie-folk artist Ken Yates' journey through fatherhood, his signature guitar tunings, stripped-down live touring, and building an authentic audience. - [Jake Vaadeland is a continuation](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/jake-vaadeland-is-a-continuation/) - Discover Juno winner Jake Vaadeland’s journey from Saskatchewan rancher to rockabilly star. Exploring vintage songwriting, analog recording, and DIY touring. - [Becca McFarlane is a swan](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/becca-mcfarlane-is-a-swan/) - Sit at the intersection of design and music with Juno-nominated creative director Becca McFarlane. Learn about merch, branding, and creative imposter syndrome - [Danielle McTaggart is Larkk](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/danielle-mctaggart-is-larkk/) - [Shub has timing](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/shub-has-timing/) - Juno-winner Shub talks DMC battling, A Tribe Called Red, and the rise of powwow step. A deep dive into music industry realities, royalties, and indigenous art - [Jody Glenham is a lifer](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/jody-glenham-is-a-lifer/) - Jody Glenham discusses her new EP Still Here, self-producing, and 20 years in the Canadian music industry, from Edmonton’s Sidetrack Cafe to Vancouver. - [Mariel Buckley keeps winning](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/mariel-buckley-keeps-winning/) - Juno winner Mariel Buckley discusses sibling harmonies, Nashville, what success looks like, and the grit required to maintain artistic integrity - [Mia Kelly practices joy](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/mia-kelly-practices-joy/) - Discover Mia Kelly's journey from Gatineau to the world stage. We talk folk music, river surfing, Kim Churchill and her new album. Listen now! - [Aysanabee is a gift](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/aysanabee-is-a-gift/) - [Sammy Volkov is a classic tale](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/sammy-volkov-is-a-classic-tale/) - [Striker just wanna have fun](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/striker-just-wanna-have-fun/) - [Shawn Hall The Harpoonist](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/shawn-hall-the-harpoonist/) - [Julianna Riolino feels a lot](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/julianna-riolino-feels-a-lot/) - [Post-Fame Plus Wrapped](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/post-fame-plus-wrapped/) - [Eamon Mcgrath was always punk](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/eamon-mcgrath-was-always-punk/) - [Terra Lightfoot is charm(ed)(ing)](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/terra-lightfoot-is-charmeding/) - [Begonia unravels the fantasy](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/begonia-unravels-the-fantasy/) - [Tyson Boyd sells optimism](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/tyson-boyd-sells-optimism/) - [Greg Gillespie is my bestie](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/greg-gillespie-is-my-bestie/) - [Ryan Langlois + Jonah David with intention](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/ryan-langlois-jonah-david-with-intention/) - [The Wheat Pool reunite](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/the-wheat-pool-reunite/) - [Shaela Miller likes to garden](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/shaela-miller-likes-to-garden/) - [Joelle May is on the scene](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/joelle-may-is-on-the-scene/) - [Kelsi Mayne deserves this](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/kelsi-mayne-deserves-this/) - [Fake Shark new monster](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/fake-shark-new-monster/) - [Mike Edel can still do this](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/mike-edel-can-still-do-this/) - [Peter Dreams in July](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/peter-dreams-in-july/) - [Jen Fritz goes public](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/jen-fritz-goes-public/) - [Hotel Mira is very noble](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/hotel-mira-is-very-noble/) - [Boy Golden is not the boy](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/boy-golden-is-not-the-boy/) - [Post-Fame Plus 1.4](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/post-fame-plus-1-4/) - [Post-Fame Plus 1.3](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/post-fame-plus-1-3/) - [Post-Fame Plus 1.2](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/post-fame-plus-1-2/) - [Post-Fame Plus 1.1](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/post-fame-plus-1-1/) - [Jessica Lemmon is entertained](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/jessica-lemmon-is-entertained/) - [Arlo Maverick plants seeds](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/arlo-maverick-plants-seeds/) - [Lyle Bell will shout secrets](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/lyle-bell-will-shout-secrets/) - [Robin Cisek isn't playing](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/robin-cisek-isnt-playing/) - [Matthew Willox has a spark](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/matthew-willox-has-a-spark/) - [Chris Wynters is authentic af](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/chris-wynters-is-authentic-af/) - [Brandi Sidoryk is in Nice Horse](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/brandi-sidoryk-is-in-nice-horse/) - [Leeroy Stagger is a light](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/leeroy-stagger-is-a-light/) - [Adaline is a bad believer](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/adaline-is-a-bad-believer/) - [Kurt Dahl is lawyerdrummer](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/kurt-dahl-is-lawyerdrummer/) - [Cris Derksen does her job](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/cris-derksen-does-her-job/) - [The Royal Foundry are ok](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/the-royal-foundry-are-ok/) - [Tamara Beatty sees your voice](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/tamara-beatty-sees-your-voice/) - [Grant Lawrence is my DJ](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/grant-lawrence-is-my-dj/) - [Dan Mangan is still nice](https://www.almostfamousenough.com/episode/dan-mangan-is-still-nice/) - Renowned artist Dan Mangan shares the ups and downs of his music career, balancing authenticity, industry shifts, and creativity!