We investigate the mind-blowing story of Winnipeg’s 1919 General strike and the violence that followed it. When all 30,000 of the working population decided to stop turning up, the establishment lost it’s mind and rolled with machine guns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Norm Kelly is a politician who has one of the most successful presences on social media. Rising to fame on Twitter during the Great Rap Beef of 2015, he used his off the wall humour to build a bridge with a younger generation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The 1972 Summit Series, an eight-game ice hockey series between the Soviet Union and Canada that became a huge cultural moment. Playing out like a Hollywood sports movie, prepare to have your mind blown! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We peel back the layers of O Canada, from anal gloss to the multiple English versions. Prepare for unsigned manuscripts and clean hands! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This is the story of a weird quirk of the Canadian/USA border and a community stranded by poor map reading. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
During the pandemic, in New Brunswick, during a very serious press conference, something magical happened. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
While Inuit people call this arctic area home, Europeans attempted deadly trips to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. We talk about the failed Franklin expedition, spinach puffs and cannibalism. Brought to you in partnership with Samsung. This Father’s Day buy a Galaxy Z Fold2 5G or a Galaxy…
We discuss the controversial new Bill that is getting accusations of suppressing freedom of speech and internet freedoms. Is there any truth or is it all a steaming pile of beaver plops? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Despite officially not getting involved, the Vietnam War had a huge effect on Canada. Why did 30,000 Canadians sign up to fight? Why did they test Agent Orange in New Brunswick and why is Rhys upset about Nutella? Brought to you in partnership with Samsung. This Father’s Day buy a…
This week, the story of Canada's flying saucer, also known as the VZ-9 Avrocar. Built by a real life Tony Stark, Jack Frost was a maverick engineer who had a bold vision to re-invent aviation using the Coandă effect. Brought to you in partnership with Samsung. Visit samsung.com for more.…
The mind blowing story of the world's longest running functional democracy, founded nearly 1000 years ago. Witness Jesse's mind expand as he learns about the influence it had on the US constitution and the rule of the seventh generation. Brought to you in partnership with Samsung. Buy a Galaxy Z…
Join Rhys and Jesse from hit podcast Canadian Politics Is Boring, as they dig into the weird, surprising and throughly entertaining history of HR. From the pioneers of the industrial revolution to the dictators who completely missed the mark. A bonus sh See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ever heard the story of the freelance spy, planted into the epicenter of the Canadian Far Right? One question remains. After years of hanging out with them, did Grant Bristow get too drawn in? Did he get Donnie Brasco'd? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Fenian raids of the mid-1800's forced Canada to create it's first ever secret police. Tasked with collecting information to feed back to the home militia, this is a story of mixed successes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Did you know that you or your family may have been on a top secret list? Also, did you know that if M-Day was activated, you would have been arrested and put in a prison camp? Welcome to PROFUNC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Camp X was set up by Canada's spy master to develop and train agents in every aspect of silent killing and sabotage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Yes James Bond is fictional, but the real man who inspired him was from Winnipeg. We explore the master spy, who's life work was to invent and define the very concept of what we call a spy today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The "Gouzenko Affair" is often credited as a triggering event of the Cold War. However, behind the headlines is the story of a family seeking freedom in Canada. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Canada doesn't own nukes, but we certainly don't mind looking after other peoples and selling uranium. From nuclear espionage to the ticking time bomb off the coast of Nova Scotia. We talk about splitting the atom! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We explore the story of CSIS, Canada's front line spy service. From it's birth to recent controversy and even the kick ass Youtube channel they've created. Also, we apply for jobs on their website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thanks to Liv and Kate for having us on the show!Liv and Kate are turning their brunch chats into think tanks, talking through everything from abortion rights to Celine Dion. Join us each week as we reconsider what you thought you knew about Canadian po See acast.com/privacy for privacy and…
We tell the story of a breweries “Pints for Pro-Vaxxers” campaign that offers anyone with proof they’ve been vaccinated a cheap pint of beer. But thanks to online conspiracies, Good Robot taking a stance on an important issue meant they began to get bomba See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
It's here! The first federal election to be called while this show exists!!! Why should Jesse care? Will he vote? None of this gets answered! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur W See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
And finally, a spy story that is unfolding right now! The arrest of a senior Canadian intelligence official Cameron Ortis shook the international intelligence community. With a top secret trial, all we know is it involves allegations of stealing classifie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
