The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast
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Music news, stories & 2 hour deep dive interviews with bands that have sold over 186 million albums! https://joelmartin.ca/
Hollerado has released new music for the first time in 6 years. The title track from the 5 song EP, "Start A Band", might be my favourite rock song of the year!
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Hollerado has released new music for the first time in 6 years. The title track from the 5 song EP, "Start A Band", might be my favourite rock song of the year!
Tiny Habits Serenade Ottawa with “Malleable”!
November 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Tiny Habits Serenade Ottawa with “Malleable”!
All 11 interviews from the Summer Interview Series and the first 4 interviews from the Fall Interview Series are now available to watch at joelmartin.ca
November 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
All 11 interviews from the Summer Interview Series and the first 4 interviews from the Fall Interview Series are now available to watch at joelmartin.ca
Movie night!
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Movie night!
Did Sam Roberts Band Know “Bridge To Nowhere” Would Be A Hit?
This clip is from my 2 hour deep dive interview with SRB drummer Josh Trager on episode #209 of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast which you can watch at youtu.be/sEZHE6k8pzE
This clip is from my 2 hour deep dive interview with SRB drummer Josh Trager on episode #209 of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast which you can watch at youtu.be/sEZHE6k8pzE
November 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Did Sam Roberts Band Know “Bridge To Nowhere” Would Be A Hit?
This clip is from my 2 hour deep dive interview with SRB drummer Josh Trager on episode #209 of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast which you can watch at youtu.be/sEZHE6k8pzE
This clip is from my 2 hour deep dive interview with SRB drummer Josh Trager on episode #209 of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast which you can watch at youtu.be/sEZHE6k8pzE
Some big music releases today with new albums by Kelsea Ballerini, The Neighbourhood, 5 Seconds of Summer, Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, FKA Twigs, Of Mice & Men, Men Without Hats, Orville Peck and AVTT/PTTN (The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton)!
November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Some big music releases today with new albums by Kelsea Ballerini, The Neighbourhood, 5 Seconds of Summer, Cheap Trick, The Devil Wears Prada, FKA Twigs, Of Mice & Men, Men Without Hats, Orville Peck and AVTT/PTTN (The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton)!
All 11 interviews from the Summer Interview Series and the first 4 interviews from the Fall Interview Series are now available to watch at joelmartin.ca
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
All 11 interviews from the Summer Interview Series and the first 4 interviews from the Fall Interview Series are now available to watch at joelmartin.ca
Unbox the podcast's new promo cards with me! What do you think?!?!?
You can watch all the interviews at joelmartin.ca
You can watch all the interviews at joelmartin.ca
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Unbox the podcast's new promo cards with me! What do you think?!?!?
You can watch all the interviews at joelmartin.ca
You can watch all the interviews at joelmartin.ca
On Wednesday I’ll be doing a 2 hour deep dive interview with Kami Kehoe!
She's had a meteoric rise in the last couple years propelled by her breakout hits "SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD" and “DOPAMINE" which have resulted in over 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 70 million total plays.
She's had a meteoric rise in the last couple years propelled by her breakout hits "SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD" and “DOPAMINE" which have resulted in over 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 70 million total plays.
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
On Wednesday I’ll be doing a 2 hour deep dive interview with Kami Kehoe!
She's had a meteoric rise in the last couple years propelled by her breakout hits "SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD" and “DOPAMINE" which have resulted in over 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 70 million total plays.
She's had a meteoric rise in the last couple years propelled by her breakout hits "SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD" and “DOPAMINE" which have resulted in over 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 70 million total plays.
I’ve done 20 interviews so far this year and I’m a HUGE fan of every one of the bands! Who are some of your favourites? You can watch all the interviews at joelmartin.ca
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I’ve done 20 interviews so far this year and I’m a HUGE fan of every one of the bands! Who are some of your favourites? You can watch all the interviews at joelmartin.ca
“The Breakdown” Hits #1 — 22 Years After The Trews’ First #1 “Not Ready To Go”!
This clip is from our 2 hour deep dive interview on episode #204 of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast which you can watch at youtu.be/i6s2an7ICvI
This clip is from our 2 hour deep dive interview on episode #204 of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast which you can watch at youtu.be/i6s2an7ICvI
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
“The Breakdown” Hits #1 — 22 Years After The Trews’ First #1 “Not Ready To Go”!
This clip is from our 2 hour deep dive interview on episode #204 of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast which you can watch at youtu.be/i6s2an7ICvI
This clip is from our 2 hour deep dive interview on episode #204 of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast which you can watch at youtu.be/i6s2an7ICvI
My favourite band Wintersleep have just made a bunch of announcements. They'll be releasing their new album WISHING MOON on March 27th 2026 and the 1st single "I Got A Feeling" is already out. They'll be heading out on a 27 date tour next year in support of the album as well.
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
My favourite band Wintersleep have just made a bunch of announcements. They'll be releasing their new album WISHING MOON on March 27th 2026 and the 1st single "I Got A Feeling" is already out. They'll be heading out on a 27 date tour next year in support of the album as well.
Lindsay Schoolcraft has started the roll out of her next album with the release of the 1st single “Crucified”. You can watch the accompanying music video at youtu.be/SMYVJV2byWM?...
November 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Lindsay Schoolcraft has started the roll out of her next album with the release of the 1st single “Crucified”. You can watch the accompanying music video at youtu.be/SMYVJV2byWM?...
Introducing...The Fall Interview Series!
2 hour deep dive interviews with 9 bands that have sold over 30 million albums combined!
1 ) Colin MacDonald (The Trews)
2 ) Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz ("Weird Al" Yankovic)
3 ) Cory Marks
4 ) Josh Trager (Sam Roberts Band)
5 ) Kami Kehoe
2 hour deep dive interviews with 9 bands that have sold over 30 million albums combined!
1 ) Colin MacDonald (The Trews)
2 ) Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz ("Weird Al" Yankovic)
3 ) Cory Marks
4 ) Josh Trager (Sam Roberts Band)
5 ) Kami Kehoe
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Introducing...The Fall Interview Series!
2 hour deep dive interviews with 9 bands that have sold over 30 million albums combined!
1 ) Colin MacDonald (The Trews)
2 ) Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz ("Weird Al" Yankovic)
3 ) Cory Marks
4 ) Josh Trager (Sam Roberts Band)
5 ) Kami Kehoe
2 hour deep dive interviews with 9 bands that have sold over 30 million albums combined!
1 ) Colin MacDonald (The Trews)
2 ) Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz ("Weird Al" Yankovic)
3 ) Cory Marks
4 ) Josh Trager (Sam Roberts Band)
5 ) Kami Kehoe
My friend and fellow goalie Derek Stoppels is raising money for Movember, please consider making a donation!
ca.movember.com/team/2240161...
ca.movember.com/team/2240161...
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
My friend and fellow goalie Derek Stoppels is raising money for Movember, please consider making a donation!
ca.movember.com/team/2240161...
ca.movember.com/team/2240161...
The Guess Who have been announced as the first festival performers for the 2026 edition of Ottawa's Bluesfest. It will be part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebration. The full lineup announcement and ticket sales will take place in the New Year.
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Guess Who have been announced as the first festival performers for the 2026 edition of Ottawa's Bluesfest. It will be part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebration. The full lineup announcement and ticket sales will take place in the New Year.
The Ottawa Senators have won all 5 games that I’ve attended so far this season. I think it would be a solid investment for the team to offer me season tickets to keep my good juju in the building. I will accept on behalf of my city. 🫡 #HelpMeHelpYou
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The Ottawa Senators have won all 5 games that I’ve attended so far this season. I think it would be a solid investment for the team to offer me season tickets to keep my good juju in the building. I will accept on behalf of my city. 🫡 #HelpMeHelpYou
Here's the trailer for my interview with Josh Trager from the multi-platinum selling, #1 charting and 6x Juno Award winning group the Sam Roberts Band!
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Here's the trailer for my interview with Josh Trager from the multi-platinum selling, #1 charting and 6x Juno Award winning group the Sam Roberts Band!
All 11 interviews from the Summer Interview Series are now available at joelmartin.ca
November 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
All 11 interviews from the Summer Interview Series are now available at joelmartin.ca
Some big music releases today with new albums by Finger Eleven, Alexisonfire, Hollerado, DJ Snake, Brad Paisley, Jake Owen, Rosalía, Portugal. The Man, Mavis Staples and Trisha Yearwood!
Grab your headphones and head over to your favourite streaming platform to discover some new music!
Grab your headphones and head over to your favourite streaming platform to discover some new music!
November 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Some big music releases today with new albums by Finger Eleven, Alexisonfire, Hollerado, DJ Snake, Brad Paisley, Jake Owen, Rosalía, Portugal. The Man, Mavis Staples and Trisha Yearwood!
Grab your headphones and head over to your favourite streaming platform to discover some new music!
Grab your headphones and head over to your favourite streaming platform to discover some new music!
On episode #209 of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast I do a 2 hour deep dive interview with Josh Trager. He's the drummer for the multi-platinum selling, #1 charting and 6x Juno Award winning group the Sam Roberts Band!
You can watch the interview at youtu.be/sEZHE6k8pzE
You can watch the interview at youtu.be/sEZHE6k8pzE
November 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
On episode #209 of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast I do a 2 hour deep dive interview with Josh Trager. He's the drummer for the multi-platinum selling, #1 charting and 6x Juno Award winning group the Sam Roberts Band!
You can watch the interview at youtu.be/sEZHE6k8pzE
You can watch the interview at youtu.be/sEZHE6k8pzE
I'm going to see this TOOL tribute band Parabolus tonight in Ottawa with 4 friends! Is anyone else going?
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
I'm going to see this TOOL tribute band Parabolus tonight in Ottawa with 4 friends! Is anyone else going?
I just got a nice little FB reminder today from 3 years ago when I got to meet Finger Eleven drummer Steve Molella after their set at The Bronson Centre in Ottawa!
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I just got a nice little FB reminder today from 3 years ago when I got to meet Finger Eleven drummer Steve Molella after their set at The Bronson Centre in Ottawa!
I just wrapped up a 2 hour deep dive interview with Josh Trager from the multi-platinum selling, #1 charting and 6x Juno Award winning group…the Sam Roberts Band!
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I just wrapped up a 2 hour deep dive interview with Josh Trager from the multi-platinum selling, #1 charting and 6x Juno Award winning group…the Sam Roberts Band!