# Under the Influence - Setting the Table: Best Opening Stories

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Podcast: [Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backstage-at-the-vinyl-cafe-5935908)
Published: 2026-07-15T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://apostrophepodcasts.ca/vinylcafe/
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## Resource

This week we bring you an episode from another Apostrophe Podcast network show: Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly. In this episode, Terry shares some of his best opening stories of all time. CBC listeners may remember that Terry begins each episode with a story - usually unrelated to marketing - that helps lay the foundation for that episode. They are always engaging, often surprising and certain to give you a story to share at your next dinner party. We hope you enjoy Setting the Table: The Best Opening Stories.  Ad-free listening is here! Listen to the pod ad-free and early, PLUS a whole bunch of other goodies – like virtual parties, Q&As, listener shout-outs & more. Subscribe here:  apostrophe.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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