Listener Reviews

Well told, lovely little stories about Vancouver Island’s rustic charm. These are exactly what we need right now. Spread the word.

Just enough colourful language reminding us in our late 50s that our country, from villages to cities, is Sofa King much better than the meth apparent downstairs

I have enjoyed Todd's Magfins "far and wide " newsletter, but how luxurious and entertaining to listen to this non-political podcast that is reminiscent of vinyl cafe. Looking forward to the next episode and while I wait, I'm going to share. Thanks Todd

Such an intriguing podcast! It’s beautifully written and the audio design is perfect - adds to the experience without being overwhelming. I love that the episodes are short enough to listen to without too much time commitment, but also kind of wish they were longer because I want more! I can’t wait to listen to the whole season.

As a lover of old time radio programs, this fits the bill. Is well done, and well told. After all, who doesn’t like being told a story and this is right in our own backyard … even though I’m a mainlander.

In a world gone crazy, these podcasts are a refuge. A few minutes of good storytelling pleasure, a chance to slow down and breathe. And smile, and laugh.

Listened to the first episodes with that dumb smile on my face, thinking how great storytelling is art. It’s left me with the feeling like listening to Stuart MacLean did with The Vinyl Cafe. Thank you, Todd. Keep them coming!

Mirror Falls , it’s the only thing that there’s just too little of - keep it going !!

Stumbled across this podcast, and while only a couple episodes in, I am already looking forward eagerly to hear more. If you grew up listening to such great Canadian content as The Vinyl Cafe, or Wingfield farms, I think you’ll also appreciate this podcast.

When does the mirror fall, and is there more than one mirror or does the same mirror keep falling?

...how much I’d enjoy listening to these podcasts. It deserves to be successful if only for the ‘common touch’ that makes it so special. I look forward to what comes next, eh.

The story, the music, and the Canadian vibe is just what we need in these unprecedented times.

Tod Maffin joins the ranks of solid Canadian story tellers in the company of the likes of Leacock and McLean. Very satisfying experience!

As a born and raised native of Vancouver Island, I want to visit Mirror Falls. If it were a real place, I would go there on my summer holiday this year. As it is, all I can say is, keep up the good work! I love it so far!

Distinctly captivating and so very Canadian. Like a cross between Stuart McLean and Johnny Harris, “the Vinyl Cafe Still Standing” if you will. Bravo Tod

Tod Maffin’s gently hilarious, fictional town of Mirror Falls is exactly the break I needed from doomscrolling! I miss Vinyl Cafe and the heyday of CBC daytime radio, so this was perfect! I can’t wait for more episodes and getting to know the town characters even more.

I’m disappointed I found this pod cast too soon! I don’t want to wait a week for the next episode to drop 🤣😍

Delightful tale narrated by the new Stuart McLean. Can’t wait to hear what is coming. Congratulations Tod. I think you have a huge success on your hand!

All the humour and wit of Tod, with the charm and quirk of small town life. Loving this podcast already. My only complaint is the episodes are too short. ;-)

Love the writing and music.

I listened to this on my drive in this morning and I loved it. It was a great story and really captured the essence of Canadian Culture. Well worth a listen.

If you liked the Vinyl Cafe or The Bachelor Brothers Bed & Breakfast books you are going to love this!

Thanks for this new side of you Tod! I listened to the two episodes back to back, then listened again just in case I had missed anything. Loving the Vinyl Cafe vibes as you narrate the story…can’t wait for the next episodes to drop! ❣️❣️❣️ PS…do you ever sleep???

If you enjoy Vinyl Cafe, you will enjoy Mirror Falls. A wonderful place to escape to given what the real world is like these days. The world needs more Canada right now and this podcast is a place to find it. Lots of clever Easter Eggs hidden in the writing, Sam the Record man anyone? Loved the Peter Mansbridge “cameo”. I am excited to see where this story is going!