# Jonathan Simkin

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Season 3 Episode 2: February 2026

Joe Leary, Danny Fillipponi and Aaron Chapman are joined in this edition of The Chatroom at Tryant Studios by Dr. Sport Greg Douglas who discusses the legacy of Jim Robson. Blogger and UBC Professor Rob Komaniecki who posts his experience as an American living in Vancouver and Canada on his Instagr…

From Film to Label Deal: Payton Adler Talks Floorplan | Verses Podcast

In this special episode of Verses, Jonathan Simkin sits down with Payton Adler — frontman of Floorplan — to discuss their debut self-titled EP, creative struggles, and building a loyal fanbase. Payton opens up about writing from personal lows, performing with emotional intensity, and what it means…

Tyler Joe Miller on Faith, Fame, and Finding a Country take on Bare Necessities on Verses

In this episode of Verses, Jonathan Simkin sits down with Canadian country star Tyler Joe Miller to talk about his journey from growing up in Surrey/Newton to earning multiple Top 10 hits and becoming a name in Canadian Country Music. TJ opens up about his early life, faith, charity work in Guatem…

Going Viral, Signing A Major Deal, Then Walking Away To Grow Down with Robyn Ottolini on Verses

In this episode of Verses, Jonathan Simkin sits down with Robyn Ottolini for a candid conversation about going viral with "F-150," signing a major deal, walking away from the industry machine, and rebuilding her career on her own terms. Robyn shares her journey from growing up in Uxbridge, Ontario…

From PA to Award-Winning Director: Emma Higgins On Her Rise With Kesi Smyth & Jonathan Simkin

Emma Higgins and Kesi Smyth join I Hate Simkin for a full-circle conversation about building careers in music, film, and everything in between. Emma went from PA'ing on music video sets to becoming an award-winning music director with a feature film now streaming. Kesi helped shape 604 Records fro…

The 60420 Special - Music & Marijuana and Our Best Picks for 4/20

We're giving you the ultimate 4/20 guide on 4/19! Jonathan Simkin sits down to chat through the best music you can listen to on 4/20, ranging from trippy Intraset tunes to Peter Tosh to Born Slippy by Underworld. There's chat on why there's such a range of music linked with Cannabis and nostalgia…

604 Decades Artists 64 Funnycars on West Canada's 80s Scene, Playing Legendary Venues & More

What was it like building a band in Western Canada before streaming, before social media, and before anyone outside your city knew your name? In this episode of Verses, Jonathan Simkin sits down with 64 Funnycars, one of Victoria's underground power-pop bands from the late 80s, to talk about the r…

The Plaque Series Part 2 Episode 1: Matthew Good's The Last of the Ghetto Astronauts, Coleman Hell's 2 Heads, & Dani & Lizzy's Dancing in the Sky

We're back with the plaque series for three more episodes! Jonathan Simkin reacts to some of the biggest records and strangest success stories of his career. He breaks down how Matthew Good went from playing small Vancouver cafes to becoming one of the biggest bands in Canada, why Two Heads explod…

The Plaque Series Part 2 Episode 2: Nickelback's The Long Road, Marianas Trench's Astoria, & A Rant On The Organ's Acceptance Speech

Jonathan Simkin breaks down the real story behind Nickelback backlash, internet hate culture, Marianas Trench pressure, and the fallout between 604 Records and The Organ. From The Long Road selling millions while being labeled a "failure," to when Nickelback started to get public abuse, Jonathan e…

Taron Cochrane on Saskatchewan's Deep, Diverse Range of Music, Northern Pikes, Reviving The Raccoons & More

CBC producer Taron Cochrane has spent years telling stories about Canadian music. In this conversation with Jonathan Simkin they cover everything from championing Saskatchewan artists to helping bring national attention to The Raccoons soundtrack revival. Along the way they discuss Canadian punk …