{"podcast":{"title":"The Backroads Bill Podcast","slug":"the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086","podcast_index_feed_id":6610086,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5953946/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.northbayecho.ca/podcast/backroads-bill/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/085f740ac769593a44f65afbc07733ac.jpg","author":"North Bay Echo","episode_count":150,"summary":"It’s time to hit the backroads of Northern Ontario and beyond with Backroads Bill! Tune in every Wednesday to explore the history and beauty of Northern Ontario. Alongside host and producer Ben, Bill (who is the founder and the GM of the Canadian Ecology Centre) goes more in depth to the stories he has been sharing for years on CBC Radio and Village Media. Whether it’s a “day-trip” “overnight-trip” or “Sunday drive” you will discover your next great adventure! Follow Bill on Facebook & Instagram: @backroads_bill and on Twitter: @steertonorthONT For the video version of this episode or to explore more North Bay podcasts and to stay updated on local events and news go to NorthBayEcho.ca. For exclusive North Bay updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter Echo Essentials. Stay connected with Echo on social media: @NorthBayEcho Production Credits: Host: Backroads Bill Producer: Ben Sargent Produced by Clark Communications","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T02:20:20.014224+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086"},"episode":{"title":"Blending Tradition and Sound: Adrian Sutherland’s Unique Voice","slug":"blending-tradition-and-sound-adrian-sutherland-s-unique-voice","published_at":"2026-04-08T15:45:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/blending-tradition-and-sound-adrian-sutherland-s-unique-voice","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/blending-tradition-and-sound-adrian-sutherland-s-unique-voice--71187225","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71187225/brb_adrian_sutherland_audio.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with Juno-nominated artist Adrian Sutherland to explore how his music is deeply rooted in his life in Attawapiskat and his culture. From early influences at home to performing on national stages, Adrian shares how his sound has evolved while staying true to where he comes from. We also dive into his new book The Work of Our Hands, and how storytelling, music, and culture all connect. Adrian opens up about life in the North, the realities of remote communities, and why he continues to create from a place that means so much to him. Learn more about Adrian here: https://adriansutherlandmusic.com/home 0:00 – Intro 03:06 – Life in Attawapiskat 05:23 – Early Music & Influences 08:54 – The Story Behind the Book 15:04 – Music, Culture & Community 21:10 – Life on the Land & What’s Next","meta_description":"In this episode of Backroads Bill, we sit down with Juno-nominated artist Adrian Sutherland to explore how his music is deeply rooted in his life in Attaw…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1702,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/episodes/blending-tradition-and-sound-adrian-sutherland-s-unique-voice/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-backroads-bill-podcast-6610086/blending-tradition-and-sound-adrian-sutherland-s-unique-voice.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}