Volume 190: Canadian Media Royalty & the Legacy of MuchMusic with Bill Welychka

For anyone who grew up with MuchMusic on in the background, this one's going to hit home.

This week on Strange Grooves, we sit down with Canadian broadcasting icon Bill Welychka for a conversation that's equal parts nostalgia, music history, and honest reflection. From his years interviewing the biggest names in music at MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic to finding a new creative chapter as an author, Bill shares the stories behind the stories—and what he's learned along the way.

Together, we dive into the legacy of MuchMusic and the role it played in shaping Canadian music culture, why preserving those memories matters, and how the media landscape has changed from thoughtful, in-depth conversations to today's rapid-fire content. Bill also opens up about writing A Happy Has-Been, navigating career reinvention, keeping your ego in check, and why live music still has the power to bring strangers together.

Whether you're reminiscing about the golden age of MuchMusic, fascinated by the evolution of music journalism, or simply love hearing great stories from someone who's lived them, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and plenty of shared appreciation for the soundtrack of our lives.

Learn more about Bill, his book, and his latest projects at billwelychka.ca.

Until next time, keep it strange!! xo