Erica gets personal with host of indie show The Wedge Simon Evans who shares the hilarious reason he was put on air, what behind the scenes politics were like at Much and how he went from intern to influencing the Canadian music scene. Simon opens up about some regrets, his tales of traveling across Europe in a cramped van with a heavy metal band, and what he learned about life while working at MuchMusic for close to 20 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erica Ehm chats with Rebecca Rankin about going from a modelling career to covering grisly crime scenes, how she landed her job at MuchMusic, and why a hot tub ended her video hosting career at VH1. Rebecca shares the behind the scenes story of interviewing the President of the United States, why her marriage to one of Hollywood’s top filmmakers fell apart, and how motherhood lead her to an unexpected career path. Please rate, review and subscribe! You can be a part of the show! Please...

Erica gets personal with Mike Campbell about why MuchMusic may not have existed without him, his profound effect on the Canadian music scene, and the hilarious story behind Mike and Mike's Excellent Cross Canada Adventures. Mike opens up about his favorite spots in Canada, how he has remained relevant in the music business for over thirty years, and the woman who became his guardian angel when he was about to lose his home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erica gets personal with Laurie Brown about being discovered in the basement of MuchMusic, how she ended up hosting The Power Hour, and what she learned from interviewing David Bowie sixteen times.      Laurie opened up about why she’s not a big reader, how she lost her CBC job and her husband at the same time, the story behind her beloved late-night radio show The Signal, and why she left radio to start her own Pondercast podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erica Ehm chats with Terry David Mulligan about his early broadcasting career.

Erica Ehm has some laughs with Natalie Richard who shares her hilarious journey from Musique Plus to MuchMusic.

Denise Donlon opens up about the profound effect she had on MuchMusic and the evolution of the Canadian music industry.

Steven Kerzner shares how he turned a hand puppet into Ed The Sock, the foul mouthed star of MuchMusic

Erica gets up close and person with Jennifer Hollett about her evolution from MuchMusic VJ to becoming a thought leader in tech, media and politics. While Jen’s time at Much was relatively short it was only one of the many stops on her journey towards politics, policy and now publishing. On today’s podcast, get ready to be inspired and challenged by this force for good on a mission to make the world a better place. Please rate, review and subscribe! You can be apart of the show! Please...

Laurie "Hibbert" Gelman, wife of Gelman, (producer of Regis and Kelly), chats about YTV Rocks, rising to fame in the US and her new books.

Erica Ehm gets personal with Amanda Walsh about the legend that she was discovered in a bar, the reality of being the youngest VJ on Much, and how dealing with haters taught her valuable life lessons. Listen as Amanda opens up about why she chose to leave Much at the top of her game, how her role on the pilot of Big Bang Theory brought her great perspective, and how she ended up working on the hit TV series Schitts Creek.  Please rate, review and subscribe! You can be apart of the show!...

Erica sits down with Bill Welychka to talk about his path to MuchMusic and life after.

Erica reconnects with Christopher Ward about the early days at Much and the songwriting that ensued.

Did you know that the first female VJ on MuchMusic was Catherine McClenahan? Erica talks to Catherine about that and more!

Erica Ehm gets personal with Teresa Roncon about becoming the fair maiden of heavy metal of MuchMusic, how being a feminist helped her career, and why she left Much at the height of her popularity. Teresa talks about her early career as a news reporter and how she landed her gig at CityPulse Entertainment and eventually the Power Hour. She shares her father’s advice that gave her the confidence to leave TV, go back to school and completely reinvent. Also, Erica and Teresa have fun comparing...

Erica speaks with Nam Kiwanuka about her time at Much, and after much as a powerhouse, a trailblazer, a risk-taker and a talented, fierce journalist.

On this episode of Reinvention of the VJ, Erica Ehm gets personal with George “Strombo”Stroumboulopoulos about growing up on in poverty, the woman he considers his hero, how he faces his fears and why he invites random strangers into his home to listen to music. Strombo is equal parts punk rocker and social justice warrior. He’s been described as a superstar of MuchMusic and a mama’s boy. He’s had to navigate both failure and adoration, but hasn’t let either define him. Instead he innovates...

Erica gets personal with Jeanne Beker about her experience in a limo with Kiss in the 80’s, the sacrifices she made to host Fashion Television for 27 years, plus the talented but troubled designer she’ll never forget.

Erica finds out about how Rick Campenelli really feels about the name "the Temp", why he became the go-to guy with all the Boy Bands, and what really happened the day he was fired from ETCanada.

Erica Ehm gets personal with Steve Anthony about how he was headed for a life in jail in his early years, his reputation as the Bad Boy of MuchMusic, and why he chose to leave his broadcasting career when he was at the top. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.