Best Amp Acadia Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 8 - 2025 Summer Reading Wrap Up 36:17

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After a little summer hiatus, we are back and catching up on all things bookish. Join us as we share some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) reads of the summer, what we’ve been up to behind the scenes, and what’s on our radar next. It’s chill, spoiler-free, and full of chaotic bookish energy. ✨ Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube 📚…

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Book Charades: 1 Word. No Mercy. No Explanations. 9:36

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Welcome to the chaos, bookish besties! In this unfiltered episode of Reading Between the Vines, Storm and Acadia play a game of book charades—but with a twist. One of us names a book, the other responds with a single word. No context, no soft landings, and absolutely no mercy. It’s rapid-fire book opinions, unhinged reactions, and plenty of laughs.…

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Episode 7: Midyear Madness - Our Top Five Books, Hate Reads & What’s Next! 55:29

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Hey bookish besties! It’s time for our midyear reading wrap-up, and we’ve got opinions. In this spoiler-free episode, We will each reveal their Top 5 Reads of 2025 (so far), dish on the books that didn’t quite make the cut—including some controversial DNFs and delightfully awful hate reads—and share the titles we’re most excited to dive into next. …

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Bonus Episode: DNF Is Not Defeat — Why We Quit Books Without Guilt 6:35

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In this bite-sized bonus episode, Storm and Acadia dive into the power of DNFing (Did Not Finish) books — when to do it, why it’s not failure, and how it helps us stay excited about reading. If you’ve ever forced yourself through a book you didn’t love, this one’s for you. Let’s normalize quitting books that don’t serve us. 📚 Join our book club or …

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Episode 6: The Scattered Bones 1:07:02

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🦴 The Scattered Bones by Nicole Scarano Things get dark and delicious in this week’s episode with Storm and Acadia - come, unravel the secrets of The Scattered Bones by Nicole Scarano with us. From haunted cities to godly power plays, we’re talking romance, monsters, and a heroine that is willing to do anything for love. Expect spoilers, spicy take…

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Episode 5: Gods of Jade and Shadow 46:34

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Mayan gods, a magical road trip, and 1920s jazz-age vibes? We’re all in. In this episode of Reading Between the Vines, Acadia and Storm explore the fantasy novel Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. We’re diving into Casiopea’s journey, unpacking Hun-Kamé’s haunting charm, and sharing our spicy takes and soft moments in true RBTV fashio…

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Episode 1: The Assassin's Blade (0.5/7) 40:50

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Are you ready to dive into reading! Welcome to our very first episode! We’re kicking things off with The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas—the emotional, action-packed prequel to the Throne of Glass series. Join us as we relive the heartbreak, sass, and swordplay, and unpack one of the most debated questions in the Maasverse: What’s the right readi…

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Episode 4: A Court This Cruel & Lovely (1/4) 46:02

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Secrets, Shadows, and Slow-Burn Tension This episode, we’re diving deep into A Court This Cruel and Lovely by Stacia Stark, the first book in the Kingdom of Lies series—and let’s just say, we have thoughts. From deadly court politics to deliciously slow-burn romance and a heroine caught in a web of lies and loyalty, this book kept us guessing (and …

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Episode 3: Say You'll Remember Me 43:24

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Feels, Flaws, and Full-On Spoilers In this episode, we’re diving heart-first into Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez—and yes, it’s an emotional roller coaster. We unpack the big moments, the tearjerkers, and the swoon-worthy tension, all while processing our collective book hangover. Fair warning: spoilers ahead—so if you haven’t read it yet, g…

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Episode 2: Throne of Glass (1/7) 40:50

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In this episode of Reading Between the Vines, Storm and Acadia unravel their thoughts on Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. From Celaena’s assassin swagger to the deadly competition and brooding men, we’re talking tropes, trauma, and all the messy beginnings of an iconic fantasy series. Expect spoilers, laughs, and maybe a little screaming over who …

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A Final Goodbye to Forman! :( :( 1:00:10

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Let the jokes fly and tears pour on Forman's last day! :( 1:30 - Highlights of Melody & Forman INSIDE the studio 5:03 - Scotty calls! 7:00 - Austin calls! 10:46 - Fencer calls! 12:24 - Highlights of Melody & Forman OUT & ABOUT 15:45 - Shelbie calls! 18:16 - Amy from Surge 105 calls! 20:30 - Andrew calls! 25:07 - Reading your texts 26:16 - Lorraina …

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Goodbye, Forman?! 8:07

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Yes and no. It's a bittersweet situation that can only be explained with the help of a special guest... MELODY!By Hot Country 103-5

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MELODY HAD A BABY! 5:31

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At 3:05pm on June 22, 2023 weighing in a 7 lbs 3 oz, guess what happened?! Subscribe to the Melody & Forman podcast on Radioplayer Canada, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio or ask your smart speaker to, "play the Melody & Forman podcast!" tiktok.com/@melodyandforman | [email protected] | htt…

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Shania Singing, Slang School & Car Mugs! (Jun 12-16) 59:52

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0:00 - Singing Shania! 4:40 - #CARMUGS 10:23 - Melody checks in! 15:30 - Chatting with Shania's BIGGEST fans! 19:04 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: we both like each other, but neither of us wants to make the first move! 29:08 - HEADLINES we can't make up, but CAN round up! 33:30 - JAKE steals the Shania Twain spotlight! 37:20 - SLANG SCHOOL! 41:42 - What happens…

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Welcome, Megan! (Jun 5-9) 59:13

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1:03 - Welcome, Megan! 5:08 - Melody checks in from her leaky new home! 9:37 - Megan St. Rose's Slang School! 14:14 - When Google Maps does you dirty 18:59 - DON'T FLICK YOUR DARTS, BAHD 19:54 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: you gave me the worst advice ever! 30:47 - Billy Murray's milkshake 31:30 - Need a guy, take a guy 37:16 - HEADLINES in the news we can't ma…

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#NSWildfires: Escapes and Rescues 32:53

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0:00 - Halifax Fire update (9am) 4:30 - Our own employee Ryan's evacuation story 10:10 - Mike's evacuation story 13:35 - Stories of horse rescues 18:52 - Premiere Tim Houston's financial aid 20:52 - Rylie's evacuation story 26:40 - Do the evacuation centres need help? 29:48 - Dept of Natural Resources update (3pm) Subscribe to the Melody & Forman p…

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Goodbye, Melody! (May 23-26) 1:01:40

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1:10 - Goodbye, Melody: Part 1! 5:05 - In your face, Darlene! 7:51 - Forman knows why Melody loves Bluey 13:02 - Do you tip movers? 19:04 - The Goop Father's Day Guide is here! 22:52 - Goodbye, Melody: Part 2! 24:26 - When should kids get phones? 30:21 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: my fiancé does not want my best friend in the wedding party! 39:51 - HEADLINES i…

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May 2-4, Home Cleaning and A WRONG Melody! (May 15-19) 1:13:30

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0:54 - What is the name of this long weekend in May? 10:45 - Is it common to professionally clean the home you're SELLING? 18:14 - Ashley has another driving oopsie-daisy 21:30 - Miller Lite's "controversy" 25:34 - IS MELODY WRONG?! 30:37 - Want to buy a raffle ticket? 36:42 - The reality of the nurses $10K bonus 42:00 - TMZ "reports" on Britney Sp…

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Tom vs. Mother's Day, Melody vs. Randy & Forman vs. Garbage! (May 8-12) 1:01:00

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0:52 - Does Melody's husband know it's Mother's Day? 3:10 - What are you doing with Fruit Roll-Ups? 8:10 - Yeezy's for sale in Dartmouth & Ed Sheeran goes country! 10:55 - When your birthday is next to a holiday... 16:15 - Melody vs. Randy from Trailer Park Boys 20:37 - Shakira and Tom Cruise?! 22:40 - Do you have a deserving Mom? 26:42 - SPECIAL G…

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Pineapples, Bras & The BEST Mother's Day Gift! (May 1-5) 1:08:27

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0:56 - What do pineapples symbolize? 12:20 - What's the better Mother's Day gift? 25:10 - OH GREAT. THE MET GALA. 27:03 - No one wants to be "technically excellent" do they? 30:26 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: I hate my wife's new haircut! 36:13 - Melody's monthly bill to "the Devil himself!" 44:21 - Ed Sheeran might QUIT MUSIC 47:43 - HEADLINES in the news we …

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Cow Watch, Boys vs. Girls & THE ICK! (Apr 24-28) 59:39

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0:57 - COW ON THE LOOSE! 8:14 - Forman's wife caught in a compromising position... 10:47 - What up with the live-action Little Mermaid characters?! 13:26 - The difference between boys and girls... 18:40 - Ed Sheeran vs. Brett Young?! 23:06 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: My online dates say I give them the ICK! 33:40 - Melody's fun night! 35:47 - HEADLINES we can…

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Donut Coverage, Swearing Kids & Dartmouth's Roller-skating Ninja Wrestler! (Apr 17-21) 1:07:24

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0:53 - The returning Tims' donuts! 6:05 - Forman scores points on his wife Ashley! 10:30 - Do YOUR kids swear like Melody's? 15:08 - Dartmouth's roller-skating ninja wrestler 19:26 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: My bf has pictures of other women on his computer! 28:18 - Charles' coronation is shaping up... well? 30:07 - Let's hear those jokes! 32:33 - OTHER Tims…

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UPDATE: Good News About Danielle & More! (Apr 10-14) 1:03:08

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1:02 - UPDATE: Great news about Danielle! 5:45 - Someone actually watches NCIS? 10:50 - The blasphemous way to sell your home! 13:30 - We're all on the same page about Walmart's Earth Day shirt, right? 18:40 - Millie Bobby Bon Jovi?! 20:50 - The weird coincidences in your life 28:00 - Forman may have gifted his father-in-law with a black eye! 30:00…

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An Arraignment, The BEST Hotel & A Ghost Car! (Apr 3-6) 57:52

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1:20 - Swab your cheek, SAVE DANIELLE! 4:50 - Questions about Melody's house listing 8:30 - WHAT WOULD YOU DO: your guests are showering TOGETHER! 13:20 - The former President gets arraigned! 18:20 - TRAGICALLY TRENDING: Reese, Tom, Olivia, Jason and Ariel! 22:55 - We have one of the best hotels IN THE WORLD! 29:10 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: I don't know wha…

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Public Poopers, A Giant Family & Roundabout Drivers! (Mar 20-24) 1:07:23

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0:55 - Have you had to GO... in public? 6:10 - How to easily save money on groceries! 10:45 - Is Melody's new house HAUNTED? 14:25 - The only people who can make a family this big actually WORK! 21:00 - Can you travel WITHOUT your partner? 27:40 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: my boyfriend's best friend has a crush on me! 38:35 - Doug Ford got a haircut 41:20 - D…

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Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Old Triangle! (Mar 13-17) 1:05:54

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0:55 - St. Patrick's Day at The Old Triangle! 4:55 - Do you do "it" in public places?! 9:05 - Pedro Pascal ain't got nothing on Melody! 12:30 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: all my friends are CHEATERS! 23:15 - TRAGICALLY TRENDING: Pauly Shore knows we're talking about him! 27:15 - Is country living BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH? 32:45 - Do you give up your seat for a preg…

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A $10K Jackpot Denial & Alyse Hand! (Mar 7-10) 47:26

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0:55 - Melody checks in! 5:45 - Being denied a $10,000 jackpot! 11:50 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: I don't want to admit my husband was right! 18:15 - SPECIAL GUEST: Former host of Global News Morning Alyse Hand! 34:30 - HEADLINES we can't make up, but CAN round up! 39:25 - How did Jean-eva become Nova Scotia's only matchmaker? 44:15 - The Quebec court ruling …

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Southern MISadventures, Men's Sleep & Intimacy Pressure! (Feb 27-Mar 6) 48:43

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1:00 - When were you sick in public? 6:30 - Can we fix the Roll Up cups, Sherry? 9:50 - It's more important for MEN to get a good night's sleep... 14:45 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: he checks all the boxes EXCEPT his pressure to be intimate! 26:30 - What's the MOST the tooth fairy has paid? 29:55 - Dealing with that 30cm snow storm! 32:45 - HEADLINES we can't …

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Classic Ashley, The Unknown Child & The VIRUS! (Feb 13-17) 46:44

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1:15 - Why we're all sick again! 3:20 - We go to a singles mixer! 8:35 - The etiquette of meeting a snow plow in a parking lot! 12:00 - TRAGICALLY TRENDING: Trump's review, JK's podcast & Spielberg's pass! 16:05 - Shelby sees s*&t go down! 18:00 - How was the REST of the night for "Classic Ashley?" 22:20 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: I don't know if my girlfrie…

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Life-Sucking Parasites & Peace By Chocolate! (Feb 6-10) 1:01:27

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0:40 - Is Melody's unborn child an "it?" 5:10 - What was up with Ben Affleck at the Grammys?! 6:45 - Forman calls 311 on someone! 11:05 - DEAR JEAN-EVA: I have more wild oats to sow! 16:25 - HEADLINES we can't make up, but CAN roundup! 20:40 - Susan from Peace By Chocolate! 27:15 - What's the point of the new Magic Mike movie?! 29:30 - Halifax's be…

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Despicable Behaviour, Oily Bandits & Celebrities Galore! (Jan30-Feb3) 1:04:17

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Kevin's useless cold weather advice, judging Melody's despicable behaviour, the Oily Bandits are on the prowl in the Valley, a mind-blowing makeup hack, and celebrities galore: Brad from High Valley, Jason Benoit & Lucy the Lobster!By Hot Country 103-5

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Frozen Fobs, Bad Kissers and a Snowboard Star! (Jan 23-27) 58:09

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How to start your car with a frozen key fob, the phrase used most often in successful relationships, how to teach an adult man to kiss (with Nova Scotia's only matchmaker Jean-eva Dickie), soon-to-be celebrities The Prairie States and should we judge the "snowboard dad" at the toboggan hill?!By Hot Country 103-5

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Great or Gross Belly Buttons & Madeline Merlo! (Jan 16-20) 59:31

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Belly buttons: great or gross, should Melody message people in a prospective NEW neighbourhood's Facebook group, what is the big health care announcement, Nova Scotia's only matchmaker on a woman who's boyfriend won't take care of her while she's sick AND celebrity guest Madeline Merlo!By Hot Country 103-5

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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT & Alexander Ludwig! (Jan 9-13) 57:59

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Melody's life-changing announcement, what do you do about your girlfriend's collection of hoodies from OTHER men, Forman's wife gives him a "glowing review" and star of The Hunger Games and Vikings turned country singer ALEXANDER LUDWIG!By Hot Country 103-5

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The Gold Medal Game Experience! (Jan 5-6) 7:04

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Experience the world junior semi-final and final game with Lindsay and her family, inside Scotiabank Centre!By Hot Country 103-5

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Christmas Candles in Windows (and Killarney) and Dial-a-Melody-and-Forman! (Dec 19-23) 54:39

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What Christmas candles in windows mean, hitting drive-thrus in Porter's Lake & Lacewood, did Jack HAVE to die in Titanic, Dial-a-Melody-and-Forman & will we sing Christmas in Killarney or not?! MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!By Hot Country 103-5

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How Secret Santa SHOULD Work & Air Fryers vs. Instant Pots! (Dec 12-16) 57:37

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How SHOULD Secret Santa work, the holidays = more big green tractor rides, Instant Pots vs. Air Fryers, calling Dial-a-Carol, Nova Scotia's only matchmaker on pre-Christmas breakups & more!By Hot Country 103-5

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Nova Scotia's Healthiest People & Favourite Christmas Songs! (Nov 28-Dec 9) 1:09:59

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Who ISN'T sick, the BEST-decorated home in Nova Scotia, the most-hated AND beloved Christmas songs and another year, another Christmas tree tale from Melody & Tom!By Hot Country 103-5

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Live with Santa & Mrs. Claus! (Nov 21-25) 50:27

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Bringing Santa & Mrs. Claus to you from Bedford Place Mall! Plus, the careers you quit, Jean-eva Dickie from The Book Of Love Canada (he doesn't want kids, but can I change his mind?), pooping stories and how we're NOT "The Bounce!"By Hot Country 103-5

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Waiting TOO LONG for the Doctor & Being THAT Parent! (Nov 14-18) 1:03:56

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When you waited too long to see a Doctor, you NEVER thought you'd be THAT parent, do you worry about being out-gifted & more!By Hot Country 103-5

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LIVE WITH TIM HICKS! 21:13

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Tim Hicks performs!By Hot Country 103-5

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The BEST of Halifax & Handling YOUR Underpants! (Nov 7-10) 44:38

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The results are in for our bid to become Halifax's favourite radio show (and Lobster Dave to be officially crowned our favourite local character), plus Forman's Mother-In-Law handles his underpants... and more!By Hot Country 103-5

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The FULL Haunted House Visit & more! 1:14:34

3y ago1:14:34

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Our full findings from visiting a 260 year old "haunted" farm house, stupid car stories, how Halloween candy doesn't expire (right?), whether or not it's Christmas & more!By Hot Country 103-5

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Proof of Ghosts, Sharks, Kiwis & The BF Who Won't Go Anywhere! (Oct 24-28) 1:10:04

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Some findings from visiting a 260 year old farm house with Paranormal Investigations Nova Scotia, a boyfriend who won't go out, the worst customer service stories, how Kanye got exactly what he wanted & more!By Hot Country 103-5

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Friends with Exes, Men's Sweaters, Sleepwalkers & LOVE! (Oct 17-21) 1:12:37

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You're like Melody if you're friends with an ex, wear oversized men's sweaters, don't use "snooze" and want to see Brett Eldredge in a new Christmas movie! Plus, whether or not Forman lives with a sleepwalker & the tale of soft, sweet, cuddly Dawson Miller aka "China Shop!"By Hot Country 103-5

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Ghost Stories, First Concerts, First Dates & Christmas Stockings! (Oct 11-14) 1:09:13

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Who pays for the date, Nova Scotian paranormal investigators, making your own stockings & the story of your very first concert!By Hot Country 103-5

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Move to the Couch or go Pick Apples! (Oct 3-7) 1:01:33

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Who should move to the couch, Thanksgiving dinner oopsie daisies, the merits of apple picks, go-to karaoke songs and the Nova Scotians who STILL DON'T HAVE ELECTRICITY!By Hot Country 103-5

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No power, Internet, 911, texting or landlines in HRM! 19:52

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Molly at the Moser River Community Hall is still trying to make the best of what Fiona left behind - and so are the Wilson's & Irving in Sherbrooke! Plus, what about Lobster Dave on Big Tancook Island?By Hot Country 103-5

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After Hurricane Fiona... 25:00

3+ y ago25:00

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What did you go through, how are things in Moser River and how is Sherri at Tim's in Porter's Lake?By Hot Country 103-5

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The Calm Before Hurricane Fiona! (Sep 19-23) 56:38

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How are you preparing for Hurricane Fiona, Melody finally gets a cinnamon bun from Robin's in Kennetcook, the game you NEED to ride out a hurricane & more!By Hot Country 103-5