If you're missing getting to talk to new people in the city, now's the perfect time to check out some local Montreal podcasts. All of the shows on this list make you feel like you're having a conversation with a new friend. See what cool podcasts exist by Montrealers below! Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. Podcasts have become a huge sensation, especially over the past few years. As someone who has very recently discovered a love for them, I know that there are so many incredible and insightful shows to listen to that discuss a wide variety of topics. And, with all our extra downtime right now, it's the ideal time to discover some of the amazing Montreal podcasts that exist. Regardless of if you're cooking or cleaning, podcasts are a perfect way to keep us entertained while we do other things. There are so many incredible podcasts to discover, especially when it comes to local people to listen to. You can listen to them on your phone, computers, or even tablets — so you basically have no excuse not to dive into one or two of them! And, the ones included on this list help you discover new and local talents in both French and English. Listening to podcasts comes with so many benefits, like decreasing feelings of loneliness and adding some new life into your world. So, try it out for yourself with one of the cool podcasts on this list! Twinfluence The Podcast Language: English View this post on Instagram Our pregnancy story is here! Say hello to our new baby 🎙👶🏻(pun intended) @twinfluencethepodcast. Episode one up now: Road to pregnancy. Was this planned? How did this happen? We answer it all. BLOOPERS at the end of the episode 😂✨ LINK IN BIO to listen 🎙 ** multiple platforms to listen will be available on @jacklynhefter and @leannahefter’s stories. A post shared by Twinfluence The Podcast (@twinfluencethepodcast) on May 29, 2019 at 5:45am PDT The Hefter twins are born and raised in Montreal. Although one of them now lives in Toronto, the pair are still producing this podcast together. Every episode gives listeners a little insight into their social media business and their journey as first-time moms. They discuss a variety of topics including CBD products, work, and family life. Instagram Répète Pas Ça Language: French View this post on Instagram ***WOW!!!*** @repetepasca revient en formule "LIVE"! 🌈 ⌚️🎙: MERCREDI DÈS 14H (après la conférence de presse) LIVE sur INSTAGRAM: @aleksandro_bizz et @guillaume.dulude Ça va bien aller 🌈 #podcast #RPÇ #realtalk #anxiété #psychologie #ensembles #psy #neuropsychology #pandemic #covid_19 #liveinstagram A post shared by Répète Pas Ça - Le Podcast (@repetepasca) on Mar 30, 2020 at 12:35pm PDT Guillaume Dulude and Alexandre Bisaillon are the hosts of this phenomenal podcast. This is one of those shows that touch on everything and nothing at the same time. Every episode is fun, entertaining, and a great way of spending your time. You never know what you're going to get, but I can almost always assure you that you'll be left with a smile on your face. Instagram THRIVER TALKS Language: English View this post on Instagram How do YOU cope with SCANXIETY? These past couple of weeks have been a roller coaster ride for us! Scans, anticipation, receiving results and navigating outcomes... Awaiting and receiving results is by far one of the most stressful, draining, and trying experiences in the life of a Thriver... This is also known as SCANXIETY. In fact, it's often more exhausting than treatment itself! We've had our fair share of scans and have developed some useful and practical coping skills that help us approach scans with a positive mindset, wait for results with a posture of assurance and receive the results empowered with an abundance of options. In Episode 19 of @thrivertalks, we face the scanxiety monster head on, take back our power, and stand firmly in our truth: that healing is not linear, moving forward is an act of faith, gratitude reveals the light, and trusting in the process and resting along our journey opens us up to a beautiful and abundant blooming. In today’s episode you will learn: ✨ Our experiences with scans to date ✨ Our pre and post scan practices ✨ How we reconcile our raw emotional experience with our unrelenting hope and positivity ✨ The best ways to support loved ones who are regularly scanned Listen now on all major podcast platforms or Watch on my YouTube channel. Subscribe, leave us a rating, and review! Know a Thriver or someone who could benefit from this episode? Share this episode with them so they can listen, too! #thrivertalksthursday #stephxnalie @thethriversguide A post shared by NALIE (@nalieagustin) on Mar 5, 2020 at 4:34am PST This podcast is one of the most empowering local shows you can listen to. Hosted by two cancer survivors, @nalieagustin and @stephanie_seban, this podcast discusses healing and living your best life. This powerful podcast is informative for anyone who has been touched by the disease, while also being full of empowering message for any individual choosing to listen. Instagram FML Podcast Language: English View this post on Instagram We say alot of dumb sh*t, but sometimes also drop some gems. Here's a short video montage from Episode 38 (Say It Loud) shot by our guest Daniel Sol. Visit fmlpodcast.life Available on #iTunes #Googleplay #tunein #fmlpodcast A post shared by Freddy Meets Lito (@fmlpodcast) on Jul 13, 2017 at 7:59am PDT This lifestyle podcast invites a slew of interesting Montreal locals to come speak about their lives and what they do. Freddy Lloyd and Lito Brigante are phenomenal entertainers who don't shy away from the tough questions. FML tackles what's going on in society and allows you to hear people's thoughts on current events, social media, and all sorts of other topics. The podcast ended two years ago, but it's still available today. And with 79 episodes, there is plenty to enjoy.* Instagram Sans Filtre Podcast Language: French View this post on Instagram On a eu la visite virtuelle de l’humoriste qui nous fait le plus rire pendant le confinement, @arnaudsoly ! On discute du début, de la préparation et de l’avenir de ses lives Instagram (lundi au jeudi à 22h). On discute aussi de théories du complot, de désinformation et de la situation d’Arnaud pendant le confinement. Bonne écoute! 🙏 Le lien est dans la bio! A post shared by Podcast (@sansfiltrepodcast) on Apr 21, 2020 at 12:01pm PDT This podcast is hosted by Pascal-Hugo Cantin and Dominique Plante, and I must admit it's incredibly interesting. This French-language podcast creates deep conversations with artists from all walks of life. Not only is there something for everyone to enjoy, but you'll be able to learn and spend a few good hours diving into their stories. Instagram REBELLIOUSLY TINY Language: English View this post on Instagram New episode is out now! You can listen to this week’s episode, “Cam,” on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or online at link in bio. 🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀Content Warning: This episode deals with issues of colonialism, racism, and sexism 🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀 Here’s the question that inspired this week’s episode (the message has been slightly altered to preserve anonymity): I have lots of feminist feels. Mostly anger about the way that women are portrayed, street harassment, and representation of women in media and fashion. In this day and age I feel that, as a woman, not being skinny/not shaving your legs/not wanting babies is an act of RADICAL disobedience. I still feel pretty squeezed by narrow stereotypes, even though I'm almost 30. My question is: What does one actually DO with one's feelings of feminism? How do we speak out? How do we make change? It can be difficult to figure out how to channel our “feminist feelings.” How do we take our frustrations, sadness and concerns about white supremacist capitalist patriarchy and actually “do something?” How do we do this work in a world that is inhospitable to feminist activism? How do we take care of ourselves amidst the pressure to make change? This week, AY sits down with Cam, a street artist, community art organizer and curator based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal to discuss art and activism. Cam shares some of her experiences and some helpful tips on how to find your crew - the people to do the work with. Learn more about Cam's work and her projects at @cam_mtl and @unceded_voices. A podcast by @ambivalentlyyours Co-produced by @hannahfmccasland Recorded at @oboro4001 Oboro Artist-Run Center in Montreal Technical support: Stéphane Claude Music: @gregbarks A post shared by Rebelliously Tiny (@rebelliouslytiny) on Mar 13, 2019 at 8:06pm PDT Each podcast episode focuses on a particular question, which Ambivalently Yours discusses with an individual they admire. The podcast's descriptions read "in a world that teaches us that strength is loud, harsh and masculine, this is a place for those of us whose struggle is both impossibly large and rebelliously tiny." Website Sous Écoute Language: French View this post on Instagram On est live sur Patreon.com/sousecoute A post shared by Sous Écoute (@sousecoute) on Apr 6, 2020 at 1:14pm PDT Mike Ward is the host of this epic and hilarious podcast. Ward invites different comedians on his show, which are all guaranteed to make you laugh. There are a ton of episodes to check out, so you can make sure to keep the good times rolling. Instagram WATTBO Language: English View this post on Instagram Now live! Episode with entrepreneurs and creative house @fewofmany #wattbo A post shared by What A Time To Be online (@wattbo) on Feb 1, 2018 at 8:56am PST WATTBO stands for What A Time To Be Online and I must say, the name of the podcast is very fitting to the current state of the world. This unconventional podcast touches on culture, photography, influencers, wellness, and more. Hosted by Naskademi and Marcus Troy, the duo brings in cool guests weekly that allows listeners to not only learn new things but to dive into subjects they may have never thought about before. The best part? It's a local show so by listening, you're supporting Montreal talent! Website I hope you enjoy these locals podcasts! *This article has been updated.