We all have one; a deep, passionate interest in something that might be seen as off-the-beaten-path from the norm. On 'What's Your Niche?' Ben Goodman will delve into his own personal niche favourites, often getting into their histories, and what makes them so important to him. Ben will also delve into other people's niche favourites via interview, whether it's artists he admires or pals of his. Each episode might be wildly different from the last, but there is one axiom that holds it together: The specific is universal.
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What’s Your Niche? - Episode October 15, 2026
Episode 119. No guests this week, just me! You get me talking + playing Darlene Love, Digger, Martin Mull and MORE!
Playlist:
Darlene Love - River Deep, Mountain High
The Crystals - He's a Rebel
The Crystals - He's Sure The Boy I Love
Darlene Love - Wait Til My Bobby Gets Home
The Blossoms - Fire and Rain
The Blossoms - Stoney End
The Blossoms - Soul and Inspiration
Darlene Love - Hungry Heart
Darlene Love - Gospel Medley (Swing Low Sweet Chariot; Oh, Happy Day; When The Saints Go Marching In)
Darlene Love - I Know Where I've Been
Cosmo Sheldrake - Avian Elegy
Cosmo Sheldrake - Solarium
Cosmo Sheldrake - Is That a Cow?
Cosmo Sheldrake - Fossil Fools
Cosmo Sheldrake - Avian Elegy (Reprise)
Cosmo Sheldrake - Owl Song
Ari Balouzian - The Craft
Ari Balouzian - National Epidemic
Ari Balouzian - Primetime
Ari Balouzian - Saviour
Mogwai - Auto Rock
Blue Foundation - Sweep
Tony Randall, Jack Klugman - You're So Vain
Martin Mull - I Haven't The Vegas Idea
Martin Mull - Trailer Waltz
The Rolling Stones - We Love You
Barry White, Love Unlimited Orchestra - Somebody's Gonna Off The Man
The Blossoms - Tweedle Dee
Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts - Soon I Must Be Going
Nils Lofgren - Black Books
Samantha Savage Smith - True Romance
1 Oct 2026
What’s Your Niche? - Episode October 1, 2026
Episode 118. A TWO GUEST EPISODE! First up, Samantha Savage Smith gives a track-by-track breakdown of her wonderful new album Little Place! Be sure to go to the Little Place album release show, with Cassia Hardy and Ava Wild, TOMORROW (Friday October 2nd) at The Palomino! Next up, chief film critic for ScreenCrush Matt Singer discusses his upcoming book on the 2000s-era of comedy movies 'Funny Business: The Old School Wedding Crashers and Knocked Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever' which is due out on Tuesday, October 6th!
Playlist:
Hans Zimmer - You're So Cool
Ben Goodman - SAMANTHA SAVAGE SMITH interview begins here! Check out Little Place out now, via samantha savage smith dot bandcamp dot com OR go to The Palomino tomorrow (Friday October 2nd) for the Little Place album release party!
Samantha Savage Smith - My Friends
Samantha Savage Smith - Eyes Wide Shut
Samantha Savage Smith - True Romance
Samantha Savage Smith - Sundress
Samantha Savage Smith - Little Place
Samantha Savage Smith - SGS
Samantha Savage Smith - Good Vibes
Samantha Savage Smith - Certain
Samantha Savage Smith - Pupil
Ben Goodman - MATT SINGER interview! Check out his new book 'Funny Business' out this Tuesday, October 6th via G.P. Putnam's Sons!
Hailstones - Treacherous
17 Sept 2026
What’s Your Niche? - Episode September 17, 2026
Episode 117. It is the fourth annual CIFF special!! I spotlight some of the great films screening as part of the Calgary International Film Festival (happening from September 24th to October 4th). In the second hour, you will hear my conversation with director TAMRA DAVIS of 'The Best Summer' (making its Canadian Premiere on September 28th, with an additional screening on September 30th) and the third hour features my conversation with director Ken Kwapis of 'We Are The Shaggs' (making its Alberta premiere on September 28th).
Playlist:
Los Lobos - Mas Y Mas
Los Lobos - Kiko and The Lavender Moon
Los Lobos - Angels with Dirty Faces
Los Lobos - Cumbia Raza
Latin Playboys - Ten Believers
Latin Playboys - Crayon Sun
Ty Segal - Chrome
Dinosaur Jr. - Clam Along
Low - Breaker
Oasis - Slide Away (Live from Cardiff, 4 July '25)
Beastie Boys - Root Down
Ben Goodman - TAMRA DAVIS interview! Check out The Best Summer screening as part of CIFF on September 28th (its Canadian Premiere!) and September 30th!
Sonic Youth - Bull in the Heather
Bikini Kill - New Radio
Rancid - Journey to the End of the East Bay
The Amps - Pacer
Pavement - Black Out
Foo Fighters - Winnebago
Beck - Girl Dreams
Beastie Boys - Egg Raid on Mojo
Bikini Kill - Finale
Sonic Youth - Washing Machine
The Shaggs - My Pal Foot Foot
Ben Goodman - KEN KWAPIS interview! Go see We Are The Shaggs making its Alberta Premiere as part of CIFF on September 28th!
The Shaggs - That Little Sports Car
Mike D - I Don't Care
No Joy - Suki & Amadeus
Kurt Vile - Avalanches of Snow
Whitmer Thomas - Cooler When I'm Sick
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