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Under the Influence Ranked #1 Podcast

March 2026
Under the Influence is the #1 podcast in Canada, as ranked by Canada Pod. Rankings are based on monthly listeners and engagement sourced from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and official social channels.

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Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe Hits 5 Million Listens

Apr 9, 2026
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe has surpassed 5 million downloads. We are overjoyed. Thank you for joining us every week, for coming together to spend time in the warm and wonderful world of Vinyl Cafe. And thank you for continuing to celebrate the world that Stuart McLean created. We feel so lucky to have each of you in our little Vinyl Cafe family.

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Apostrophe Co-Founder Publishes First Book

Apr, 2026
Apostrophe co-founder Callie O'Reilly has written a memoir titled Let Me Down: Reflections on Abuse and Love . Pre-order now wherever books are sold. Available June 23, 2026.

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The Skeptics Guide to EM
Terry the Skeptic

Feb 28, 2026
Terry was "guest skeptic" on The Skeptic's Guide to EM, a podcast hosted by Ken Milne, emergency doctor and longtime fan of the show. Ken and Terry discussed his latest book, Against the Grain, and how its ethos is common in emergency medicine.

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We Regret to Inform You Is Back!

Mar 3, 2026
You've waited long enough - we are thrilled to bring you Season 7 of We Regret to Inform You. The newest season drops Wednesday March 11th, or this Wednesday March 4th for subscribers. It will be the first season we offer early access, ad-free listening and bonus episodes. We've got a fun season planned!

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Apostrophe Co-Founder Publishes First Book

Mar 9, 2026
Apostrophe co-founder Callie O'Reilly has written a memoir titled Let Me Down: Reflections on Abuse and Love which is now available for pre-order. Let Me Down details an abusive and confusing relationship Callie experienced as a university student. Written with candor and vulnerability, Let Me Down was written to arm young women with knowledge and language. Pre-order now wherever books are sold. Available June 23, 2026.

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Terry Ranks the Super Bowl 60 Ads

Feb 11, 2026
Super Bowl 60 had an interesting mix of commercials - from humorous to emotional to plain weird. Terry ranks his favs and compares his list to audience favs.

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We Regret to Inform You Returns!

Feb 11, 2026
Sidney is back in just a few weeks with Season 7 of We Regret to Inform You! Take a look back on Season 6 to get yourself ready for the exciting return of the new season.

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Globe & Mail reader recommends Against the Grain

Feb 6, 2026
Terry's latest book, Against the Grain, has been featured in the Globe & Mail under Books we're reading and loving in February. Each week, Globe & Mail staffers and readers share what they are reading, and Against the Grain was mentioned. Thank you to all of our readers!

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But Wait ... There's More!

January 15, 2026
Introducing Apostrophe All Ears - our new, expanded subscriber option for Apple and Android. Under the Influence, Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe, We Regret To Inform You and the Beatlology Interviews. Hear all Apostrophe shows ad-free and early - plus - extended and bonus episodes, live virtual events, merch discounts, chats and Q&As with Terry, Jess and Sidney. Ask us anything. We're All Ears.

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Under the Influence is back!

January 2026
Under the Influence has returned with its first episode of season 15, and Terry's 20th year on CBC Radio. We hope you'll join us! Listen below.

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Vinyl Cafe Returns!

Jan 9, 2026
Grab a cozy blanket and settle in, because Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe is back celebrating the season in the latest episode, Embracing Winter. Click the link below to have a listen!

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Want to feel hopeful? Against the Grain can help

Jan 5, 2026
Terry's latest book, Against the Grain, has been chosen as one of 13 books to make you feel hopeful as the new year gets underway.

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Under the Influence returns with a new season!

January 2026
Under the Influence is back for it's 15th season. Mark your calendars, the show premieres on January 8th on the CBC and the podcast will be available on January 10th.

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Left of Dial names Under the Influence a Greatest Pod of All Time

August 2025
Left of Dial’s Essential Listening Poll asked voters to share the shows that are most meaningful to them – then compiled a list of top pods from around the world. Thanks to Left of Dial and to the voters. A great way to discover new shows.

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Campaign Canada
Against the Grain featured by Campaign Canada

Oct 24, 2025
Terry's latest book, Against the Grain, has been featured in an article by Campaign Canada, a website dedicated to covering Canada's ad industry.

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Apple, Best of 2025

Nov 17, 2025
Under the Influence is in good company this week, featured in Apple’s Best of 2025. Big thanks to our wonderful listeners – 20 years in.

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Against the Grain makes Globe & Mail Gift Guide

Dec 3, 2025
Against the Grain has been featured on the Globe & Mail's Books Gift Guide of 2025.

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Ter Takes Times Square

Mar 10, 2025
Big, 10-storey thank-you to Amazon Music for featuring Under the Influence in Times Square this March. The team flew down to toast 20 years of Under the Influence with our wonderful partners at Acast.

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Terry's on tour!

Nov 10, 2025
Terry is making his way across Canada to promote his new book, Against the Grain: Defiant Giants Who Changed the World. It has been wonderful meeting and chatting with fans across the country.

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Vinyl Cafe: The Musical

Nov 8-Dec 7, 2025
The world premiere of a holiday musical for the whole family based on Stuart McLean’s beloved Vinyl Cafe stories. The musical weaves together some of McLean’s most popular stories into a hilarious celebration of the highs and lows of the holiday season and the importance of community and family. For one month only at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton.

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Canadian History Ehx Podcast
Terry was a guest on Canadian History Ehx Biography Podcast

Sep 9, 2025
Hosted by Craig Baird, Terry takes a deep dive into ad history on this episode of Canadian History Ehx Biography.

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The Rejection Podcast Crosses 3M Listens

Nov 5, 2025
The Rejection Podcast has officially crossed 3 million listens. We are thrilled to cross this milestone with over 100 episodes of rejection and triumph. Thank you to the listeners.

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Terry's new book makes Toronto Star's bestsellers list

Oct 23, 2025
Terry's fourth book, Against the Grain: Defiant Giants Who Changed the World, has made the Toronto Star's bestsellers list. A massive thank you to everyone who has bought the book.

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Terry launches new book - Against the Grain: Defiant Giants Who Changed the World

Oct 14, 2025
In his fascinating new book, Against the Grain: Defiant Giants Who Changed the World , Terry O’Reilly shares the stories of bold thinkers who refused to follow the crowd and changed the world in the process. From visionaries who challenged convention to innovators who sparked lasting change, this is a celebration of the courage it takes to think differently. Available now at Indigo, Amazon or your favourite indie bookstore.

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Orca Publishing
Apostrophe's "Alone Together" goes from pod to page

Dec 03, 2024
Apostrophe's "Alone Together: A Curious Exploration of Loneliness" is officially a book. Host and writer Peg Fong has spent years studying the loneliness epidemic plaguing modern society. In the podcast, Peg collected lessons about the fascinating ways being alone can bring us all together. Now she's poured those lessons into a young-adult book.

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Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe Crosses 2M Downloads

A giant thank-you from the world’s smallest record store. Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe has officially crossed 2 million downloads. Here’s to the stories of the late, great Stuart McLean. And many more heartwarming and hilarious backstories to come.

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Under the Influence Launches Premium Subscription

Under The Influence is happy to announce something we’ve never offered before. It’s our “But Wait, There’s More” package on Apple Podcasts. If you’re a fan of the show, you’ll get more than ever before. Including bonus episodes, extra stories, early access, ad-free listening (tisk, tisk), invitations to Ask-Me-Anything sit-down chats with Terry, first dibs on event tickets and more.

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Podnews
Vinyl Cafe Comes to the Apostrophe Podcast Network

CBC’s The Vinyl Cafe might be Canada’s most beloved radio show; and Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe features stories about Dave, Morley and the kids; and stories from the much-missed show with producer Jess Milton. It’s hosted by Acast and launches this week.

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Broadcast Dialogue
Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe is the latest offering from Terry O’Reilly’s Apostrophe Podcast Network

Hosted by Jess Milton, the late Stuart McLean’s longtime producer, Milton recounts the stories behind-the-scenes of the beloved radio show. Each episode will feature two stories about Canada’s favourite fictional family – Dave, Morley and the kids – narrated by McLean and recorded live in concert. New Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe episodes will drop every Friday, beginning Jan. 20.

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The Ted Woloshyn Podcast
Terry Sits Down with Ted Woloshyn To Talk Under The Influence and 18 Years on CBC Radio

Multiple award winning advertising and marketing guru, best selling author and host of the highly acclaimed CBC show and Podcast “Under the Influence” host Terry O’Reilly talks about season 18; including episodes on the Queens Warrants, humourous church signs and how spies are recruited.

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Vulture
This Podcast Company Was Dad On Arrival

Even before Terry O'Reilly convinced his wife and kids to join him in launching the Apostrophe Podcast Company, he had a track record of being persuasive.

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Podsauce
Terry and Sidney talk about big names who faced big rejection on ‘We Regret To Inform You’

An actor herself, host Alesha deeply relates to the stories that are shared every season. The O’Reillys describe the conception of “We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast” and the research they do to create each episode along with the rejection they’ve faced themselves.

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CBC News
Alone Together Podcast Examines Loneliness

Alone Together host Peg Fong joins CBC News to talk how pandemic isolation affects us all - including students, whether or not there's a cure for loneliness and what to expect from Season Two of the podcast series.

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The Rejection Podcast Crosses 2M Downloads

We don't regret to inform you, The Rejection Podcast officially crossed the 2M downloads mark. Cheers to all our listeners – here's to more rejection and triumph in Season Four.

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Broadcast Dialogue
TPX signs O’Reilly venture ‘Apostrophe Podcast Company’

The Podcast Exchange (TPX) has signed an exclusive marketing and sales agreement with the Apostrophe Podcast Company, the new podcast production venture co-founded by longtime ad man and Under The Influence host, Terry O’Reilly.

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Art19
Terry O'Reilly on new podcast production venture
Apostrophe Podcast Company

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast - longtime ad man and Under the Influence host Terry O'Reilly on Apostrophe Podcast Company, the new podcast production house he's founded with his wife and two daughters.

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