Podcasts in Parksville & Qualicum Beach
Parksville – Qualicum Beach – Coombs – Errington – Hilliers – Dashwood – Bowser – Fanny Bay – Horne Lake From community storytelling and local politics to children’s audio and non-profit voices – Parksville and Qualicum Beach are home to a growing number of podcast producers. This directory brings together shows produced in the Oceanside region, all in one place. Know of a podcast we’ve missed? Contact us and we’ll be happy to review it for inclusion.
A Resilience Project
Mental Health – Personal Stories – Community Support | Vancouver Island Hosted by Cindy Thompson, thoughtful conversations about navigating life’s harder chapters. Guests share their stories of challenge, recovery, and finding a way forward – the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not alone. Part of The PULSE Community. Episode Archive   ThePulseCommunity.ca
Branches Between Generations
Community – Intergenerational – History – Storytelling | Parksville A documentary-style podcast and video series produced by Podio Studio in Parksville. The series brings together local youth and seniors for thoughtful conversations about growing up, technology, relationships, work, family and life in the Oceanside region. Funded through TELUS STORYHIVE. Website   Producer Website
Citi-Zen-Ship Show
Politics – Current Affairs – Public Policy – Civic Engagement | Parksville An interview and discussion podcast produced by Podio Studio in Parksville. The program explores Canadian politics, public policy and current affairs through conversations with guests from a variety of backgrounds – examining issues affecting Canadians at the local, provincial and national levels. Website   Producer Website
F3: Football, Food & Fantasy Football
NFL Football – Food – Fantasy Sports | Comox Valley Each week, hosts Erin Haluschak and Chef Jonathan Frazier break down the latest NFL action – recaps, fantasy football, injury watch, and Super Bowl outlooks – paired with the signature food of that week’s featured team in a downloadable recipe. Part of The PULSE Community. Episode Archive   ThePulseCommunity.ca
Non-Partisan Hacks
Local Politics – Civic Issues | Parksville-Qualicum Beach Joel Grenz and Sean Wood dig into the civic issues affecting Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and the broader Vancouver Island community – without the spin. Accessible, honest, and genuinely non-partisan. Part of The PULSE Community. Episode Archive   ThePulseCommunity.ca
PDCC Youth Podcast
Business – Youth – Leadership – Entrepreneurship | Parksville Produced by the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce, youth hosts interview local entrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders about careers, leadership and business in the Oceanside region. Website
Radio Archaeology
Classic Radio Drama – History | Vancouver Island Vintage episodes of Dragnet and Gunsmoke presented for contemporary listeners. Timeless storytelling from the golden age of radio, curated for a new generation of listeners. Part of The PULSE Community. Gunsmoke Episodes   Dragnet Episodes   ThePulseCommunity.ca
Skookum Kid’s Stories
Children’s Stories – Family – Adventure | Vancouver Island Family-friendly audio stories with downloadable colouring pages for kids across Vancouver Island and beyond. Peter & Gracie follows Peter and his American Eskimo dog on gentle, imaginative adventures. Captain Dave and the Mellow Submarine takes young listeners undersea with the irrepressible Captain Dave. Part of The PULSE Community. Mellow Submarine Episodes   Peter & Gracie Episodes   ThePulseCommunity.ca
The PULSE Community Podcast
Community – Music – Authors – Arts & Culture | Parksville-Qualicum Beach The flagship show of The PULSE Community. Hosted by Peter McCully and Dave Graham, each episode features in-depth conversations with the people shaping life across Vancouver Island – musicians, authors, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, and community builders. Episode Archive   ThePulseCommunity.ca
Too Old or Movie Gold
Film – Pop Culture – Nostalgia – Comedy | Comox Valley
Hosted by Olen Vanderleeden of the Comox Valley, Too Old or Movie Gold is where Gen X nostalgia meets fresh perspectives from Millennials and Gen Z. Each week, the hosts dive back into the iconic films of the 80s and 90s to see if they still hold up today, debating whether these classics are cinematic gold or just a relic of the past.
Episode Archive   ThePulseCommunity.ca
We Are Community Podcast
Community – Youth – Non-Profit | Parksville-Qualicum Beach Produced by the Society of Organized Services (SOS), We Are Community highlights community programs, volunteer opportunities and youth initiatives serving the Oceanside area. Website Are We Missing a Podcast? If you produce a podcast in Parksville, Qualicum Beach or on Vancouver Island, or know of one that should be included in this directory, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us here. Podcast descriptions are written by VancouverIslandPodcasts.com. Podcast names and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
