We teamed up with thew awesome show History Defeats Itself to talk about the history of the pharmaceutical industry. Straddling 3 time zones, we had a lot of fun! https://thesonarnetwork.com/history-defeats-itself/
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!
We peel back the layers of O Canada, from anal gloss to the multiple English versions. Prepare for unsigned manuscripts and clean hands!
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 show! Our one-off special live show 'HR Is Boring'…
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…
This is the story of a weird quirk of the Canadian/USA border and a community stranded by poor map reading.
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…
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?
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
Imagine being an average teenager, living in suburbia and focusing on friends and studies. One day the FBI kick your door in and arrest your parents for being international spies, having stolen the identities of dead Canadians and lived a lie for decades. This isn't a Hollywood film, this is…
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.
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.
Camp X was set up by Canada's spy master to develop and train agents in every aspect of silent killing and sabotage.
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!
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 politics, people, and phenomena. https://open.spotify.com/show/1q2sPar6h83ObB3LHI8mES?si=5Qn_oqlhRm2CJpOEXYbkrA&nd=1…
It's our live show!! The Ultimate Halifax Quiz, performed at Grand Parade, Halifax on August the 19th! Thanks to the HFX Civic Events Team, Sarah Maclellan, Travis Lindsay and Albert Coombes.
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 bombarded with anti-vax hate mail and long…
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/3yc6ujz Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDo Our Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7Z Our Website https://bit.ly/38eOR8c Our Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI
