Listener Reviews
Feel-good Canadiana for 2026
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!
- Vanisle13
- Feb. 10, 2026
The Best
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…
- Ken Hoskin
- Feb. 10, 2026
- LondonSwings
- Feb. 9, 2026
Thank you!
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.
- Herriel
- Feb. 8, 2026
Enjoying
I am enjoying getting to know the characters and the place of Mirror Falls. Looking forward to lots more episodes!
- ellmaie
- Feb. 8, 2026
Prefect Podcast for Our Times
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!
- Vicki McLeod
- Feb. 8, 2026
Finally!
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.
- SaskGirl67
- Feb. 7, 2026
- popocups
- Feb. 6, 2026
Take Me Home
This series is takes me back and at the same time keeps me riveted in the present where life is happening. Looking forward to much more as I get to know all the people of, and visitors to, Mirror Falls. Great job
- Crystaljem
- Feb. 5, 2026
Bringing back good storytelling
A brilliant return to wholesome storytelling. Maffin has great pacing and fun music interspersed throughout.
Bravo! Hope there’s more shenanigans in Mirror Falls!
- Gridly1327
- Feb. 4, 2026
- CR Sam
- Feb. 4, 2026
Shades of Vinyl Cafe!
I am loving this podcast! It reminds me so much of the Vinyl Cafe and yet it has its own unique tone!
- Tilliegray
- Feb. 3, 2026
A moment of sanity
I am already hooked on this podcast. It takes me back to the days before the internet, listening to CBC Radio during long road trips. Tod is a fantastic writer and narrator. These episodes provide a peaceful break in a chaotic day.
Gord from Ontario
- Frack58
- Feb. 3, 2026
Welcome to Mirror Falls
Exactly what we all need right now, a highly entertaining escape from the world right now. Go and listen.
- JoMcD01
- Feb. 3, 2026
Brilliant!
Trust Tod Maffin to create a truly Canadian world-class podcast. We’ve all heard of the “Midas Touch”—well, there’s a new kid in town. This one delivers The “Maffin Touch”—Gold Standard, A-List, Best in Show, Centre of Excellence. Everything Tod touches turns to gold. The essence of storytelling, the best example of a true Canadian, inclusive, kind, smart as a whip, erudite, and engaging with every word. Keep going, Tod! You’re exactly what we all need right now and into the future.
- Jasonplays
- Feb. 3, 2026
Light and lovely
Everything about this is a beautiful escape - such a wonderful diversion. Thank you so much Tod !
- bestgirl2019
- Feb. 3, 2026
A delicious delight!
In a world full of daily dark news this is a beautiful escape for a few minutes, so full of warmth it sticks to your heart.
- myredplaid
- Feb. 3, 2026
- lover*of*music
- Feb. 2, 2026
From Moncton
Tod has a story telling style that reminds me of the Vinyl Cafe, Love the stories and keeping an eye out for the next one. I’ll introduce it to my Day who is suffering from vision loss and Dementia but being a veteran he will love the Episode 3 for sure
- Gunner’s Son
- Feb. 2, 2026
- PotsForAll
- Feb. 2, 2026
Highly recommend
I recently came across Tod Maffin’s podcast and really enjoy his warm, witty storytelling and the way he blends history into his fiction. It makes listening a genuinely heartwarming experience.
- Chris from NS
- Feb. 2, 2026
Instantly Hooked
Love the style of podcast, humorous content, and relatable Canadian personalities shine through these characters.
Todd Maffin is a wonderful narrator, with a comforting voice. I get the feeling he’s telling me this story personally not that I am listening to a podcast.
- VideoKittenNinja
- Feb. 2, 2026
Good Canadian fun!
This podcast feels like what has been missing since the vinyl cafe stopped rolling. I LOVE that the stories are set here on Vancouver Island. I feel like I can picture the townsfolk’s faces while I listen to the stories. This is unique and captivating. Completely worth your time and worth a listen and I can’t wait to hear what comes next!
- Juniper Grace
- Feb. 2, 2026
A town we all know
Absolutely delightful. Stories of an imaginary town we’ve all visited, or lived in, full of fictional people we all know, or who we might even be.
- Shift focus
- Feb. 1, 2026