Listener Reviews

Loved the subtle homage to Stuart McLean.

My husband and I are often looking for something to listen to on car trips and this is a perfect fit. Quirky, funny and best of all, Canadian. I was lol listening to it. For real!

Thanks Tod.I needed this.Comparison to other shows are unnecessary. This one holds its own. The same way other great series on CBC have done. Quiet, thoughtful, funny and unabashedly Canadian.I will be waiting impatiently for season two.Best of luck with your Nanaimo Infusion and continued success in drawing into Canada the many talented and kind healthcare workers we so desperately need.This is a great additional chapter in our shared heritage.Menno

♥️♥️♥️Love it but have one request.Please tune down the music that is background to your talking. It’s difficult for hearing impaired people - I really have to stretch to focus and separate your words from the music. It is too loud and distracting. I breathe a sigh of relief when the music stops.

Loving this small town story, having grown up in small town Canada, it’s so relatable!

Tod has a gift for storytelling. My only complaint is that the episodes are not longer.

Thoroughly enjoying 👏

I’ve been following Tod on instagram for awhile now and reading his newsletters because he’s a source of calm and optimism in this crazy world we happen to find ourselves living in. So glad I saved several episodes to binge cause Mirror Falls is definitely worth it. Thank you Tod from one Vancouver Islander to another.

Love these stories!! I find them relaxing which is needed at this time. Thank you!!

Tod Maffin’s storytelling is exactly what I need right now. If you enjoyed The Vinyl Cafe this is a wonderful companion series. But it’s not a copy, Tod Maffin’s Mirror Falls has its own unique charm. He captures the spirit of what it means to be Canadian - kindness, openness and a dash of quirkiness. We can laugh at ourselves even while fiercely standing up for what’s decent and right. Grab a beer, double double or cup of tea and enjoy this slice of joy.

I don’t think I’ve been this happy and moved and invested in storytelling since I listened to vinyl Café.This is amazing. I am loving every episode. Can’t wait for more.

Hi! I’ve always been a huge Vinyl Cafe fan and this definitely tips it’s hat to it! I love it, and I hope that Canada falls for it too!❤️

These are short and poignant stories of a small town, told with kindness and humour. Thank you Tod.

Love these stories. Tod has a delightful way of drawing you in to the stories of Mirror Falls. Population 400? So that means at least 400 episodes? I sincerely hope!

With the timbre of Tod’s voice, the cadence of the story, the humour, and the little nuggets sprinkled throughout, a totally enjoyable series! If you enjoyed The Vinyl Cafe, you’ll like this!!

Tod is remarkably gifted in knowing what is relevant and has been blessed with the ability to articulate perfectly what happens in small towns. I live in a small town of two hundred people (when everyone is home), and I know a version of everyone depicted in Mirror Falls. I have laughed out loud and finished the first two episodes feeling comforted and seen. Thank you!

Just what is needed in this time. A sweet, kind, fun and funny podcast. Hosted by the always enjoyable and witty Tod Martin. Can’t wait for more episodes

The comparisons to Vinyl Cafe will be inevitable; I can’t comment at length on this similarity as I was too young to catch a ton of the original works of St. Stuart. What I can say is that this podcast is a cosy, hilarious, moving and beautiful meditation on small town Canadian life. Todd Maffin is awesome!

Thoughtful, funny and insightful. Storytelling at its best Do yourself a favour and give a listen to a few episodes. Trust me…. You’ll be hooked - in the best of ways…

So enjoyable. Tod has just the right sound to relax you with his stories.

Mirror Falls is just what I need right now! I appreciate the humour woven with compassion for humanity’s foibles. New episodes are something to look forward to.

I am enjoying getting to know the characters and the place of Mirror Falls. Looking forward to lots more episodes!

A wonderful podcast! The perfect antidote to our times. Warm, uplifting, and also full of subtle insight and observations on culture, history, and politics woven into a story about the quirks of an ordinary Canadian small town and its residents. I’m hooked!

Been waiting for a podcast that would echo the feel of Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Cafe. Waited a long time. Mirror Falls is the answer. Thank you Tod Maffin.