Podcasts in Victoria, BC
Victoria – Esquimalt – Oak Bay – Saanich – View Royal – Langford – Colwood – Metchosin – Highlands – Sidney – North Saanich – Central Saanich – Sooke From provincial politics and true crime to university research, food, real estate and community storytelling – Victoria’s podcast scene reflects the depth and diversity of BC’s capital region. This directory brings together shows produced here, 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
Beyond the Jargon
Research – Education – University – Science – Humanities | Victoria A CFUV podcast featuring conversations with University of Victoria graduate students about their research. Episodes translate academic work into accessible conversations, covering subjects across science, social science, humanities and community issues. Website All Episodes
Bread and Butter Collective Podcast
Restaurants – Hospitality – Business – Food & Drink | Victoria Features Victoria restaurateurs and hospitality operators discussing the realities of the food-service industry. The show covers business performance, accountability, operations, hospitality culture, advocacy and the challenges facing restaurant owners – essential listening for anyone interested in Victoria’s food scene and small business community. Apple Podcasts
CFUV Docs
Documentary – Community – Social Issues – Arts & Culture | Victoria A collection of documentary-style audio produced by CFUV 101.9 FM staff and volunteers. Episodes include one-off documentaries and multi-part series using interviews, field audio, personal journals and narrative storytelling. Many projects are rooted in Victoria and Lekwungen territory, including local food security, elections, multicultural stories and community issues. Website Apple Podcasts All Episodes
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
Full Circle
BIPOC Stories – Community – Arts & Culture – Storytelling | Victoria A CFUV podcast featuring stories from and about Black, Indigenous and people of colour on Songhees, W̱SÁNEĆ and Esquimalt territories. The program includes interviews, storytelling and community voices across arts, culture, identity and social issues. Website
Inflection Time with Silken Laumann
Personal Growth – Leadership – Wellness – Mental Health – Inspiration – Interviews | Victoria Inflection Time with Silken Laumann explores the defining moments that shape people’s lives. Hosted by four-time Olympian Silken Laumann, each episode features an in-depth conversation with a guest about the experiences, decisions and challenges that changed their personal or professional journey. Through thoughtful interviews, the podcast examines resilience, leadership, mental wellness and personal growth, offering listeners insight into the pivotal moments that influence success and purpose. Produced in partnership with Archer & Co., the series features guests from business, sport, entertainment and public life. Website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube
Gaslight Chronicles
History – True Crime – Local History – Storytelling | Victoria An informational podcast that dives into Victoria, British Columbia’s past when gas powered street lamps illuminated the city. Hosted by Megan Evans who shares an array of local tales from Victoria’s infamous cult leader, to Chinatown and the Opium Trade, Ross Bay Cemetery, Point Ellice House/Point Ellice Bridge Disaster and many more. Website Apple Podcasts Spotify
Greater Victoria Real Estate Show
Real Estate – Business – Mortgages – Housing | Victoria A weekly real estate podcast featuring Victoria-based realtors and mortgage expertise. Episodes discuss local pricing, inventory, mortgage renewals, buyer and seller strategies, neighbourhood trends and what is happening in the Greater Victoria housing market – useful for listeners who want local market context rather than broad national real estate commentary. Apple Podcasts
Island Crime
True Crime – Investigative Journalism – Missing Persons | Vancouver Island An investigative true crime podcast hosted and produced by Laura Palmer. Each season focuses on an unsolved murder or missing person case on Vancouver Island, including several cases with direct Victoria connections such as Michael Dunahee, Ian Indridson and the murders of three teenage girls in Victoria. One of the Island’s most widely known independent podcasts. Website Apple Podcasts
MicCHEK
Community – Interviews – News – Society & Culture | Victoria A CHEK podcast hosted by Joe Perkins and producer KC Kyle, featuring island conversations with people connected to Victoria and Vancouver Island – athletes, musicians, community leaders, media personalities and other local voices. Apple Podcasts
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
Political Capital with Rob Shaw
Politics – News – B.C. Legislature – Public Affairs | Victoria A Victoria-based politics podcast focused on B.C. provincial politics. Hosted by CHEK News political correspondent Rob Shaw, the show features weekly analysis and daily briefings on stories from the legislature, party politics, public policy and government decisions. One of the most prominent political podcasts connected to Victoria. Apple Podcasts
PolitiCoast
Politics – British Columbia – Canada – Current Affairs | Victoria A politics podcast from the West Coast covering B.C., Canadian and international politics through a provincial lens. Hosted by Ian Bushfield and Scott de Lange Boom, it regularly discusses B.C. legislature issues, elections, party politics and major public policy debates. Website Apple Podcasts
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
Stare Indecisis
Law – Legal Issues – Public Policy – Justice | Victoria A student-led podcast connected to the University of Victoria Faculty of Law and Appeal: Review of Current Law and Law Reform. The podcast explores issues relevant to law students and the broader legal community, with conversations on Indigenous governance, terrorism law, judicial careers, legal education and public policy. Website Podcast Page
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
This is Vancouver Island
News – Community – Island Life | CBC Victoria A weekly CBC podcast hosted by reporter Kathryn Marlow, covering local news stories and celebrating life across Vancouver Island. From ferries to housing, public safety to outdoor swimming – new episodes every Thursday. One of the most consistently produced Island-focused shows currently running. Listen Here
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
True Blue Podcast
Policing – Community – Public Safety – Interviews | Victoria Goes behind the scenes with members of the Victoria City Police Union. The long-form interviews explore the work and personal stories of police officers serving Victoria and Esquimalt, offering a locally specific perspective on policing, public safety and community service in the capital region. Apple Podcasts
Victoria Real Estate Podcast
Real Estate – Business – Investing – Housing | Victoria Focuses on buying, selling, investing and market trends in Greater Victoria. Hosted by Adrian Maclaren, Vincent Baart and Jocelyn Cseff, the show covers neighbourhood context, market updates, mortgage topics and practical advice for local buyers, sellers and investors. Website Apple Podcasts
Are We Missing a Podcast?
If you produce a podcast in Victoria 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.
