Listener Reviews

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!

I look forward to hearing about life in Mirror Falls. The music selection is perfect. Listening from Ontario 🇨🇦.

So fantastically charming! Tod is an amazing and gifted story teller. I can’t wait for the next episode.

Tod Maffin is undoubtedly a cultural icon at its birth. This is so extremely unique, and more small-town Canadian than anything I have ever heard. It’s a winning combo of the stories of real people living in a town that sounds fictional but isn’t, with humour and a real love of the subject. Dry sarcasm and Canadian self-effacing aw-shucks by, with a modern connection to past, present, people and places in history. I am reminded of a down-to earth Garrison Keillor, with a whiff of Robertson by Davies. Please Sir, can I have some more?

Count me in! I’m already in love with the town of Mirror Falls and you will be too. Created, written and manifested by journalist Tod Maffin, celebrant of all things Canadian, visionary and instigator of the Nanaimo Infusion (coming again in 2026!), Healthcare infusions, comical and informative reels across social media and one iconic music video - Mirror Falls is my weekly getaway.

What a delight to sit back and listen to a moment in our BC hidden history told with insight and humour! Todd takes us on a journey through time and place and leaves the listener feeling warmer, and prouder of our country and then people that a part of Canada. I can’t wait for the next episode of Mirror Falls.”

Enjoyed these first episodes and looking forward to the next. Looks like Mirror Falls may be destined to become as famous as Three Pines.

Reminiscent of Stuart Maclean but fresh and interesting. In sea of depressing political and self improvement podcasts good old fashioned story telling. Tod is a gift to Canadians.

A worthy successor to The Vinyl Cafe. I think Stuart McLean would be pleased. I am delighted.

As I was listening to the first episode, Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe kept coming to mind. Then once I heard the second episode, I was pleasantly surprised to hear that Tod was thinking about him too! Keep up the great Canadian storytelling tradition!

Tod is an amazing storyteller. He draws you in quietly, conveying the essence of every day Canadiana. He shows us the small acts that highlight what makes us great without forgetting to add a hint of humble pie - because we are Canadian after all!

What a great place to visit, this Mirror Falls. Familiar but strange. It’s my small town, it’s all of our towns. I’ll be listening to know where Tod’s storytelling will take us. A nice place to go and escape these not nice times. Thanks!

Witty, clever and charming. Well done Tod! Can’t wait to find out where this story will take us.

I’m thoroughly enjoying this new podcast steeped in the warmth and humour at the basis of every small Canadian community. It definitely reminds me of Robertson Davies beloved trilogies.

He will laugh at that! Easy to listen to , voice clear, music fun. I got some good laughs, and a feeling of nostalgia. This is the only Podcast I have ever listened to. Waiting for the next one with great anticipation. If you want a good time listen to Tod. Teedlelardie.

Love it! Wonderful break from all of the other stuff. My new commute go to. Thank you Tod!

In a world of chaos, let Tod Maffin be your anti-anxiety medication.

Thank you Todd! I’ve missed Stuart sooo much, but now we have you. I appreciate the nod to Dave’s family.

To be honest, I could listen to Todd Maffin talk about anything! Yet another positive thing he’s added to my otherwise horrible doom scrolling! Great series so far! Can’t wait to hear more.

Tod Maffin is the Canadian storyteller we’ve been waiting for. The people of Mirror Falls feel familiar and endearing, with stories that capture a quietly captivating, distinctly Canadian spirit. Grab a cup of coffee, relax, and enjoy!

As others have commented, there is a distinct similarity to The Vinyl Cafe. For no other reason than that Tod captures the essence of who we are as Canadians. For all of us who miss Stuart and for those who never had the pleasure of waiting eagerly for the next Vinyl Cafe broadcast. Tod is becoming will be Canada’s new go to after a week of stress and cynicism where we get to feel it all melt away in a refreshed appreciation of what it is to be human. Thank you Tod.

Lovely short stories to make you smile. Looking forward to listening to more of them

Love the small town stories. Tod tells a story in such a way that you are transported to Mirror Falls!