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Hosted by Glen Erickson · music · EN-US
Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAlmost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream.
Almost Famous Enough is hosted by Glen Erickson. The show has published 60 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "ep53 Damhnait Doyle is finally free" (29 October 2026, 87 minutes), "ep51 Joel Plaskett thinking out loud" (15 October 2026, 107 minutes), and "ep49 Jon Bryant is more at home" (1 October 2026, 115 minutes).
Almost Famous Enough publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 93 minutes across 60 episodes.
Booking probability for Almost Famous Enough is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Almost Famous Enough requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Almost Famous Enough's contact route on record: verified email.
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Glen Erickson hosts Almost Famous Enough, a music podcast with 60 episodes published.
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Episode #53
Juno-nominated singer-songwriter and CBC Music host Damhnait Doyle returns with her deeply authentic EP, Bird and Flame . We dig into her surreal start being discovered in Newfoundland at 17, navigating major label...
Episode #51
Joel Plaskett on music, identity, and the tension between analog life and AI Joel Plaskett joins Glen Erickson for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from privacy and digital fatigue to the realities of sustaining a...
Episode #49
ep49 Jon Bryant is more at home released October 1, 2026 1:55:17 Glen Erickson talks with Jon Bryant about the winding path from art school album covers to a career in indie folk, acting, and voice work. The...
Episode #48
Freelance musician and multi-instrumentalist Lisa Jacobs joins me to discuss her diverse career as an award-winning bass player and a dedicated music therapist. We dive into the grit of touring, studio recording...
Episode #47
What does it take to sustain a 12-year independent music career? Canadian rock-and-folk artist Skye Wallace joins the conversation to dissect the realities of the modern touring landscape, independent album funding, and...
Episode #1007
What does music genre even mean anymore? Former guest Matthew Willox returns to challenge traditional Billboard classifications like rock, country, and classical. This Hot Take sends us on a deep dive into how digital...
Episode #46
Jacob Brodovsky uncovers his journey as a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg’s rich music community while discussing his highly anticipated new album, Tell the Kids We Tried. We dive into the grit of indie songwriting, the...
Episode #45
Canadian singer-songwriter Ken Yates returns to discuss fatherhood, touring logistics, and his signature sonic evolution. We dive into how he scaled back to a live trio format , his collaborative work with producers Jim...
Episode #44
Discover the inspiring story of Jake Vaadeland , a young Saskatchewan musician blending traditional prairie country roots with rockabilly and bluegrass influences. Jake shares his journey from small-town beginnings to...
Episode #43
Design is the silent partner of every great record, yet the path to becoming a creative director in the music industry is rarely linear. From navigating the Montreal art scene to designing for icons like Tegan and Sara...
Episode #42
Explore the intersection of turntablism , indigenous culture , and electronic music with Juno-winning artist Shub . From his early days as a DMC Canada champion to pioneering the powwow step genre with A Tribe Called...
Episode #41
Danielle McTaggart has navigated a fascinating evolution from the early days of Dear Rouge and winning the Peak Performance Project to her evocative new solo venture, Larkk. We explore her roots in Red Deer , the...
Episode #40
Jody Glenham shares her 20-year evolution in the Canadian music industry, from the legendary Sidetrack Cafe door in Edmonton, to the forefront of the Vancouver indie scene. We dive into the making of her new EP, Still...
Episode #39
We catch up with Juno Award winner Mariel Buckley following her big win for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. We dive into the grit behind the glamour - from the "grateful tired" of life on tour to the evolution of...
Episode #38
Canadian indie folk artist Mia Kelly joins the podcast during a rare break at her home base in Gatineau. We dive into her life on the road, her recent Australian tour, and her collaboration with Kim Churchill on the new...
Episode #1006
Season 3 special brought to you by Post-Fame Plus with Alexi and Glen. Featuring a new segment, HOT TAKES with JOSH.
Episode #37
Aysanabee shares his journey from Sandy Lake First Nation to winning two Junos, exploring his musical influences, the impact of awards on his career, and the importance of authenticity and storytelling in his artistry...
Episode #36
Sammy Volkov has taken an uncommon path to his sophomore solo record, Songs from the Goodbye Garden . We dive into the indie music hustle, as the common thread of "audacity" required to move ahead as an artist. Sammy...
Episode #35
Dan Cleary and Tim Brown are two members of Edmonton-based heavy metal powerhouse Striker . As they approach two decades in the music industry, the guys discuss their DIY recording roots, the reality of independent...
Episode #34
Award-winning blues artist Shawn Hall (The Harpoonist) joins Glen for a candid conversation about reinvention nearly two decades into his career. From gritty breakout moments to recording a vulnerable new solo album in...
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