Episodes: 56
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: Canada
YouTube: 1.1k subscribers
Instagram: 3.5k followers
Publicly listed emails
andrewshaver@gmail.com
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Andrew Shaver - Described as the producer, editor, and host of When We Wake (Clever Hopes). The weekly broadcast is syndicated across Canada, and the show features curated tracks alongside in-depth conversations w...
Tyson Ray Borsboom - Songwriting Inspiration And Truth-telling; Collaborating/co-writing Dynamics; Personal Story Behind Music; Album And Tour Context.
Kelly McMichael - Finding Her Own Voice; Evolution Through Different Musical Identities/monikers; Path To Front-stage Work; Vocal Collaboration On A Clever Hopes Song.
Christine Bougie - Influences (including Discovering Jazz); Encouragement Received From Bill Frisell; Creative Practice And Embracing Imperfection; Stepping Out Front As A Solo Artist; Studio Process (lap Steel Guitar; Recording With Chris Stringer).
56. When We Wake with Mimi O'Bonsawin
September 11, 2026
My guest today is award-winning singer-songwriter Mimi O’Bonsawin, whose new album, Evoke, is rooted in the natural world and alive with the lessons it has to offer.It’s a world shaped by growing up, as she puts it, a wild child running through the woods just outside of Sudbury Ontario, now by her life in the Ottawa Valley, and by the 28 garden beds she tends at home. For her recent sold-out album-release show in Ottawa, she even filled the venue with flowers from those gardens.We talk about ...
55. When We Wake with Lucy Clearwater
June 20, 2026
My guest today is singer-songwriter Lucy Clearwater, whose debut full-length album is called People Not Possessions. It's a title that tells you quite a bit about who she is before you even hear a note.Lucy started playing violin at the age of 4 and by the time she was 12 she was teaching the instrument. Then she started writing songs on guitar, and she hasn't looked back.Lucy grew up in the Bay Area, moved to LA, and spent some time in Berlin. She even learned enough German to write ...
54. When We Wake with Tyson Ray Borsboom
June 05, 2026
Tyson Ray Borsboom is one of those songwriters who seems decidedly less interested in polishing the edges than he is in just telling the truth.Born in Winnipeg, shaped by Alberta - Lethbridge then Calgary - he’s now living out on the West Coast in Vancouver (at last, for the time being). His thoughtful blend of country, folk, and Americana feels built for long drives, which he’s done his fair share of driving trucks, and late-night reflection, which, quite frankly, with a couple kids at home,...
When We Wake with Andrew Shaver is hosted by Andrew Shaver. Its publicly listed email is andrewshaver@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for When We Wake with Andrew Shaver: andrewshaver@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates When We Wake with Andrew Shaver reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
When We Wake with Andrew Shaver typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Canadian songwriters and musicians (including prominent instrumentalists and industry-adjacent professionals) with a substantive body of work—often supported by recognizable credits (e.g., collaborations/touring) and/or award/shortlist recognition (e.g., Polaris). Guests should have an album/project to discuss and a credible craft/process story. Common among recent guests: award nominations or wins; Polaris Prize shortlist/longlist presence; established collaboration credits with major Canadian artists. Recent guests include Tyson Ray Borsboom, Kelly McMichael, and Christine Bougie.
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Recent episodes cover Songwriting, Music, Guitar, Canadian, and Album. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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