Hi. I’m jD — short for Jamie Dew, but only my bank calls me that.

 

I live in Toronto with my wife, our two daughters, and two miniature schnauzers who definitely run the place. It’s a full house. And most days, that’s exactly what I need — a little chaos, a lot of love, and enough noise to drown out the doubt.

 

I’m the founder, host, producer, editor, coffee-maker, typo-catcher, and heart behind Dewvre Podcasts & Such. It’s my home base for all the shows I make — shows about music, memory, mental health, legacy, and laughter. Dewvre is where I try, quietly and consistently, to make meaning out of the mess. And there’s been a lot of mess.

 

I’ve worn a lot of hats over the years — comedy writer, improv performer, trainer, radio copywriter, PR strategist. I studied creative writing, political science, public relations, and writing and performance. I even spent some time at The Groundlings in LA, learning how to build a scene out of nothing but breath and nerves. But none of those hats ever felt like they fit quite right. I kept looking for something that would let me be all of me — smart and silly, vulnerable and loud, full of feelings and full of opinions. And podcasting, as it turns out, was the thing.

 

I’ve lived with depression and anxiety for most of my adult life. Some days I’m okay. Some days I’m not. There have been long stretches where I didn’t know what I was for. That uncertainty still lingers. But one thing I do know is that storytelling — the kind that comes from the gut, the kind that makes space for grief and joy and discovery — has always been a lifeline. Podcasting gave me a way to cope. To connect. To make something out of the dark. And if it helps someone else feel a little less alone, all the better.

 

Since launching my first show in 2014, I’ve built a weird, wonderful little corner of the internet where people can geek out about The Tragically Hip, revisit SNL history, obsess over Pavement, or just sit in the deep end of a hard day and listen. I’ve produced shows that are heartfelt, hilarious, poetic, punchy, and purpose-driven. I’ve raised over $25,000 for causes that matter to me — like CAMH, the Downie Wenjack Fund, and the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research. I’ve gotten to talk with artists, comedians, superfans, mental health advocates, musicians, and everyday people with beautiful stories. And through it all, I’ve tried to stay human, stay honest, and stay close to the why.

 

This site is a collection of all that — the serious, the silly, the sacred. It’s where I put the work I’m proud of and the stuff I’m still figuring out. If you’re into heartfelt storytelling, deep-dive music nerdery, mental health honesty, or just trying to figure out how to be a person in this world… you might find something here that feels familiar.

 

Welcome to Dewvre. Start wherever you like. I’ll meet you there.