PlayME
Hosted by Chris Tolley and Laura Mullin · CBC
4.6from 65 ratings
- 197
- Episodes
- 19
- Transcribed
- 65
- Ratings
- 2018
- First episode
About PlayME
Welcome to your digital stage, where bold theatre meets cutting-edge audio drama. Each episode draws you into captivating stories brought to life by top actors, acclaimed writers, and cinematic sound design that places you at the center of the action. Winner of the 2020 New York Festival Gold Medal winner for Audio Drama, PlayME has dozens of productions, from daring, original audio dramas to groundbreaking plays. We offer an experience for people who love theatre and audio fiction. Whether you like dark, atmospheric thrillers, raw emotional drama, irreverent comedies, or theatre that push boundaries, our carefully curated collection has something to captivate every adventurous listener. Plus, enjoy in-depth interviews with playwrights, offering unique insights into their creative processes and the stories behind the plays.
- Publisher
- CBC
- Category
- fiction
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 24 Oct 2018
- Latest episode
- 16 Jun 2026
Latest episodes
19 of 197 episodes have a transcript.
16 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
PlayME Introduces: Discount Dave (and the Fix)
20 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Nicolas Billon: Hitchcock, Fatherhood, and the Art of the Thriller
13 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Neighbours by Nicolas Billon (Part Two)
Inside a recent episode
PlayME Introduces: Discount Dave (and the Fix)
Published 16 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] If you don't go, I'll go. I can smell the envy seeping through my pores. I mean, I get it. Talia's hot. Like, stunningly beautiful. It's irritating. Sometimes I just stare at her mouth. Also, she has a car. But she also kept her hair in the same updo for like seven months. It morphed into one giant dreadlock, which I spent two days detangling. Anyway, Talia and David Lee Roth, they set up a date for Sunday. And in the days leading up to the date, I give Talia a full tutorial on Diamond Dave. Should have been me. I bring her albums, t-shirts. Should have been me. I share videos of his solo stuff. […]
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See plansWho has been a guest on PlayME
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- Rebecca Auerbach
- Nicolas Billon
- Tom Barnett
- Akosua Amo-Adem
- Makram Ayache
Reach and audience
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.3 / 5
- 35 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 30 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100
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- Quality
- 89
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 98
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Who hosts PlayME?
Chris Tolley and Laura Mullin host the show. Published by CBC.
Does PlayME take guests?
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