The Sudbury Interviews Podcast is a local show produced by Sudztown that highlights ordinary residents, artists, and business leaders living in Greater Sudbury, Ontario.
Host: Dani Star, a local media creator and former Canadian Idol Season 5 participant. Format: Approximately 30-minute audio sessions tracking the personal stories and community impacts of Sudbury locals.
Where to Listen: You can find episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon Music by searching for ‘Sudbury Interviews’.
Notable Recent Guests & Topics:
Joy Wirta (Episode 51): CEO of Exit Life Ready
Rob Wills (Episode 50): Local actor notable for playing Colonel Sanders in KFC Canada campaigns
Joel Castonguay (Episode 49): President of the Sudbury Trail and Adventure Riders Association (STARA)
MusicMel (Episode 48): Local singer and guitar player
Gordon Harris (Episode 46): A local researcher sharing his experience moving from Toronto to the North
About the Host:
Dani Star is a prominent Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and media entrepreneur based in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. He is widely recognized as one of the region’s most active live entertainers.
Canadian Idol: He rose to national attention as a contestant on Season 5 of Canadian Idol, where he advanced to the highly competitive Top 100 Toronto rounds.
Live Performer: He is highly sought-after for weddings, festivals, and parties throughout Northern Ontario. He is known for high-energy, upbeat cover shows spanning rock, country, blues, alternative, and reggae.
Bands & Duos: For years, he fronted the popular local trio Dani Star & the Planets. Today, he regularly books solo gigs or plays alongside other artists in a dynamic duo format.
Media & Marketing Ventures
Sudztown Founder: He founded Sudztown, the local digital community hub and media network that produces the Sudbury Interviews Podcast.
Digital Marketing: Aside from hosting duties, he works as a digital advertising professional and serves as the Director of Marketing for SudburyEvents.com.