Show overview
The Cooling Rack: a podcast about The Great Canadian Baking Show has been publishing since 2017, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 72 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 8th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 57 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Arts show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.5 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2021, with 19 episodes published.
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Join Michael and James as they breakdown every episode of The Great Canadian Baking Show
Latest Episodes
View all 72 episodesS8 Ep 8Season 8: Week 8 – Finale Week
Can you believe it?! It might have taken all season, but we’ve finally caught up and just in time for the Finale! Join Michael and James as they breakdown all the bakes of the week one final time and listen as they celebrate the winner of Season 8. Thanks again to all our listeners for coming on this journey once again! Signature – Elegant Tartlets (0:00) Technical – Choux Cake (9:56) Showstopper – Korovai (22:19)
S8 Ep 7Season 8: Week 7 – Celebration Week
Ceeeeelebrate good times, come on! It’s Celebration Week in the Baking Show Tent and Michael & James are here for a good time as they breakdown all the bakes of the week. Signature – Diwali Sweets Box (0:00) Technical – Turrón De Doña Pepa (14:05) Showstopper – Kek Lapis Sarawak (19:28)
S8 Ep 6Season 8: Week 6 – Nature Week
It’s time to get back to earth and keep it natural for the first ever Nature Week in the Baking Show Tent! Join Michael and James as they breakdown all the bakes of the week. Signature – Macaron Critters (0:00) Technical – M’Hancha (19:22) Showstopper – Nature Shadowbox (27:58)
S8 Ep 5Season 8: Week 5 – Arts & Crafts Week
Time to get creative and crafty in the Baking Show Tent! Join Michael and James as they breakdown all the bakes in Arts & Crafts Week. Signature – Focaccia Painting (0:00) Technical – Origami Entremets (10:06) Showstopper – Cartoon Cake (18:30)
S8 Ep 4Season 8: Week 4 – Coffee & Tea Week
We’ve got a fresh brew of The Cooling Rack here for you to breakdown all the bakes of the week in the Baking Show Tent to celebrate the first ever Coffee & Tea Week. Join Michael & James as they steep in the bakes! Signature – Tiramisu (0:00) Technical – Melktert (12:57) Showstopper – Fika Spread (24:35)
S8 Ep 3Season 8: Week 3 – Savoury Week
It’s Savoury Week in the Baking Show Tent, but we’ve got a sweet episode for you! Join Michael and James as they breakdown all the bakes of the week (Michael may be extra hungry) and end up discussing slang. Signature – Samosas (0:00) Technical – Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Buns (13:50) Showstopper – Wellingtons (28:15)
S8 Ep 2Season 8: Week 2 – Cookie Week
It’s time to get kooky for cookies in the Baking Show Tent! Join Michael and James as they breakdown all the bakes of the week and then go on a journey about Stanleys and Fridgescaping. Signature – Stuffed Cookie (0:00) Technical – Pink Wafer Cookie (26:38) Showstopper – Cookie Map (36:22)
S8 Ep 1Season 8: Week 1 – Cake Week
Well, better late than never, right?! The Cooling Rack returns to breakdown all the bakes of Season 8 of the Great Canadian Baking Show. We may be a few days late, but we’re here to have fun and figured it’s better to be late than to not do the podcast at all! Thanks for sticking with us! Signature – Love Cake (0:00) Technical – Schmoo Cake (16:48) Showstopper – Split Cake (25:23)
S7 Ep 10Season 7 Lookback – Interviews with Bakers Andrew Evers, Candice Riley, Camila García Hernández, & Loïc Fauteux-Goulet
It’s time for our treat to you! Join Michael and James as they sit down for fireside chats with Season 7 bakers, Andrew, Candice, Camila and Loïc. A special thanks to all our listeners and to the Season 7 bakers; it’s been a blast and we’ll see you for Season 8! Interview with Andrew (1:45) Interview with Loïc, Candice, and Camila (24:08)
S7 Ep 9Season 7: The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show
Sleigh Bells Ring! It’s The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show! Join Michael and James as they breakdown all the festive bakes of the week and revel in the glory of these amazing bakers. Also, don’t miss out on a special bonus treat next week! Happy Holidays everyone! Signature – Milk & Cookies Tart (0:00) Technical – Sufganiyot (10:45) Showstopper – Edible Gift (19:55)
S7 Ep 8Season 7: Week 8 – Finale Week
How are we already here?! It’s Finale Week in the Baking Show Tent, so join Michael and James as they breakdown the final bakes of Season 7 and celebrate the winner. But don’t worry, we’re not done just yet! We’ll be back next week for the Holiday Baking Show, and we’ve got some other fun surprises in store… Signature – Torta Diplomatica (0:00) Technical – Passionfruit Mille Crêpe Cake (11:27) Showstopper – Anti-Gravity Cake (28:10)
S7 Ep 7Season 7: Week 7 – Patisserie Week
Don’t try this at home! It’s Patisserie Week in the Baking Show Tent, so sit back and watch the Season 7 bakers do all the difficult bakes instead of trying to yourself. Join Michael and James as they breakdown all the bakes of the week! Signature – Religieuses (0:00) Technical – Chaja (12:41) Showstopper – Entremet Display (22:41)
S7 Ep 6Season 7: Week 6 – Spice Week
Ooooooh it’s getting épicée up in here! It’s Spice Week in the Baking Show Tent, so join Michael and James as they breakdown all the bakes of the week. Signature – Ras Malai Cake Slices (0:00) Technical – Jamaican Patties (9:57) Showstopper – Spiced Cookie Architectural Wonder (20:19)
S7 Ep 5Season 7: Week 5 – Old School Week
It’s time to go back, back, back, back, back in time for Old School Week on The Great Canadian Baking Show! Join Michael and James as they breakdown all the groovy bakes of the week. Signature – Toaster Pastry (0:00) Technical – Knafeh (17:32) Showstopper – Kitsch Cake (25:04)
S7 Ep 4Season 7: Week 4 – Harvest Week
Hey there, hi there, ho there! It’s Harvest Week in the Baking Show Tent, so join Michael & James for a cornucopia of opinions as they breakdown all the bakes of the week. Signature – Pide (0:00) Technical – Thousand Layer Moon Cake (14:44) Showstopper – Fruit Tile Tart (21:47)
S7 Ep 3Season 7: Week 3 – Cookie Week
It’s time to get kooky! No wait, cookie! It’s Cookie Week in the Baking Show Tent, so join Michael & James as they break down all the bakes of the week. Signature – Embroidery Cookies (0:00) Technical – Kaak Nakache (19:27) Showstopper – Cookie Layer Cake (36:22)
S7 Ep 2Season 7: Week 2 – Bread Week
The time has come for the Season 7 bakers to proof themselves! It’s Bread Week in the GCBS Tent and Michael & James are here with breakdowns of all the bakes of the week. Thanks for listening and Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Signature – Cornbread (0:00) Technical – Rosca de Reyes (19:41) Showstopper – Tower of Buns (31:41)
S7 Ep 1Season 7: Week 1 – Cake Week
Guess who’s back in the tent?! Or at least back with microphones and opinions few people asked for! Join Michael & James as they embark on the Season 7 journey of The Great Canadian Baking Show! Be sure to stick around til the end of the episode as we also have special on-set interviews with judges Bruno & Kyla and hosts Alan & Anne. Signature – Roll Cake (0:00) Technical – Boston Cream Pie (18:20) Showstopper – Top Forward Cake (30:47) Interview with Alan & Anne (47:44) Interview with Bruno & Kyla (57:12)
S6 Ep 9Season 6: The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show
Seasons Greetings & Many Happy Bakes! It’s time for another edition of The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show! Join Michael & James as they breakdown all the festive bakes of the week. Thank you to the show & all our listeners for another fantastic season; we’re looking forward to returning next season! Signature – Holiday Parter Platter (0:00) Technical – Gefullte Herzen (14:01) Showstopper – Holiday Cake Scene (22:16)
S6 Ep 8Season 6: Week 8 – Finale Week
As Season 6 of The Great Canadian Baking Show comes to a close, join Michael and James as they breakdown all the bakes of the week and celebrate the Season 6 winner! Thanks again for all your support this season and congratulations to all the bakers! We’ll return for the Holiday Baking Show. Signature – Paris-Brest (0:00) Technical – Cassata Siciliana (9:17) Showstopper – Garden Party Centrepiece (16:50)