Sandy Hudson, activist, public intellectual, and Co-host of "Sandy and Nora Talk Politics", joins Canardian to discuss Brampton, Ontario, the 2014 house-party for the ages, the perils of driving around town, where its bad rap comes from, and more! Check out Sandy's show, Sandy and Nora Talk Politics - just listen. CW: This podcast relies on internet research and word of mouth from a variety of places. It is not 100% reliably fact checked. If anything notable comes up for you as you’re listening,...
Jun 23, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Alex Whitfield, host of "Hustle Over Everything" and founder of Whitmedia Studios, joins Canardian to discuss the Scarborough, Ontario neighbourhood of Malvern, it's ongoing bad rap, radioactive soil, and the strange vintage history of the Toronto Zoo and its animals who, to this day, cannot be tamed. Check out Alex's entrepreneurship podcast, Hustle Over Everything , and his top-of-the-line Oshawa-based podcast studio, Whitmedia Studios ! CW: This podcast relies on internet research and word of...
Jun 16, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Tchadas Leo, journalist and host of "Our Native Land", joins Canardian to discuss Campbell River, BC's intense Tyee Salmon culture, introverted nature, rare Grizzly sightings, historical cooky shipwreck, and more! Check out Tchadas 's show, Our Native Land , a series exploring all things Indigenous and First Nations, from cuisine and culture, to heritage and more. CW: This podcast relies on internet research and word of mouth from a variety of places. It is not 100% reliably fact checked. If any...
Jun 09, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Every day in the nice little Canadian town of Beavermount, Ontario, a Zamboni driver must solve a murder to clear his Québecois name...and the ice for tonight's hockey game. In this episode, Frenchie the Zamboni driver starts his day... and makes a frightful discovery. Sorry About The Murder is a TA2 Original Production. It was recorded at TA2 Sound + Music in Toronto, Ontario. Special thanks to Elder Waupoos and Elder Lewis of the Michipicoten First Nation. Warning: Violence, excessive drinking...
Jun 06, 2025•11 min
Dane Stewart, host and creator of the podcast "Resurrection", joins Canardian to discuss Truro Nova Scotia, the deterioration of its iconic Tree Scultures, the Truro Police's innovative cyber-bullying campaign, and why the town might be the embodiment of a white lady. Check out Dane's podcast Resurrection , a remarkable piece of audio storytelling sharing the profound history of North America’s AIDS crisis, everywhere you listen. CW: This podcast relies on internet research and word of mouth fro...
Jun 02, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Marianna Miniotis,Vice President at the Sonar Podcast Network, joins Canardian to discuss Havelock, Ontario's train-centered indentity (including by Marianna herself is Havelock Train Royalty), lively Facebook groups, and the mysterious end to the gigantic coutry music festival that took over the village with a fleet of RVs for 30 years. Find your new favourite podcast on The Sonar Network , a Canadian Podcast network featuring the funny and the fascinating, including the new series Stanland , e...
May 26, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 8
John Cullen, host of "Broomgate: A Curling Scandal" and "What Is...? A Jeopardy! Podcast", joins Canardian to discuss White Rock, British Columbia - definitely NOT Surrey. Is White Rock just the Canadian "O.C."? What's with the piers 24 hour live stream? We discuss naked seniors, American teens at the OB and so much more. Listen to John's podcasts Broomgate: A Curling Scandal , the podcast that exposes the unbelievable, never-before-told scandal that rocked the sport of curling, and What Is...? ...
May 19, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Daniella Barreto, host and producer of "Public Health is Dead" joins Canardian to discuss why, when it comes to Burquitlam, BC, the future is NOW! Listen to Daniella's podcast, Public Health is Dead , the podcast that’s your anti-establishment field guide to surviving in the era of pandemics. CW: This podcast relies on internet research and word of mouth from a variety of places. It is not 100% reliably fact checked. If anything notable comes up for you as you’re listening, to jot it down and ta...
May 12, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Ellie, host and creator of "Butt Out Baby", joins Canardian to discuss the last borough of Toronto, Ontario: East York! They discuss the distinct Canadian nature of the district, neighbourhood friendlies and foes, colonizer property lines, being reckless teenagers, and more! PETITION: Reinstate Lisa Dunn (aka Anne) as Crossing Guard at Secord Elementary Listen to Ellie's podcast, Butt Out Baby , the podcast and scene-by-scene study of Dirty Dancing: A film that gets a lot of love — but not enoug...
May 05, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Kels Valenzuela Delamarter, host of "Queer in Alberta", joins Canardian to discuss Lethbridge, Alberta, its perceived Messy Hustle Culture, Dar Heatherington, homophobic wind, and what happens when a towns work-hard-play-hard identity is taken too far! Listen to Kels's podcast, Queer in Alberta , the podcast celebrating the untold stories of Queerness in… Alberta! CW: This podcast relies on internet research and word of mouth from a variety of places. It is not 100% reliably fact checked. If any...
Apr 28, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Drag queen superstar Queen Priyanka admits to bullying white people and shares some of the worst things family and boyfriends have said about her drag career. Alan contemplates how to take a picture of his butthole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2025•32 min
Joel (JD) Montgrand, host and creator of the "Actors and Ancestors" podcast, joins Canardian to discuss the town of La Ronge, its kaiju mosquitos, the mysterious drug cartel queen of Chicken Delight, winter survival 101, and so much more! Listen to JD's podcast, Actors and Ancestors , a film and TV podcast that celebrates Indigenous actors, talks back to Hollywood stereotypes and looks to the future of Indigenous Peoples on screen. CW: This podcast relies on internet research and word of mouth f...
Apr 21, 2025•54 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Kyle Moore, host of "Life's A Wreck", joins Canardian to discuss St. Stephen, New Brunswick and the Ganong Chocolate Factory chokehold, Ridge Running, smoking up behind the radio station, and way more! Listen to Kyle's podcast, Life's a Wreck , a podcast sharing stories about the world through the lens of mental health. CW: This podcast relies on internet research and word of mouth from a variety of places. It is not 100% reliably fact checked. If anything notable comes up for you as you’re list...
Apr 14, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Falen Johnson, cohost of the beloved podcast "Secret Life of Canada", joins Canardian to discuss Brantford, Ontario and it's strange allure, life as a goth teen from Six Nations in the 90s, the permanent stamp of Wayne Gretzy, and way more! Listen to Falen's podcast, The Secret Life of Canada , the podcast revealing the beautiful, terrible, and weird histories of this land. CW: This podcast relies on internet research and word of mouth from a variety of places. It is not 100% reliably fact check...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 1
Canadians have been through a lot lately—long winters, aggressive geese, and now, apparently, the U.S. thinking they can just have us? Yeah, no. If there was ever a time to celebrate the weird and wonderful Canadian identity… It's now . Good thing Canardian is officially returning with its second season on April 7, 2025 to do exactly that! Join Kattie and her guests as they go even deeper into the quirks, chaos, and completely unhinged moments that make Canadian hometowns and their residents who...
Mar 23, 2025•2 min
Canardian is joined by Sarah Jayne Kendall, Director of Community Engagement at Water First , Canada’s leading charity dedicated to working in partnership with Indigenous communities to address local water challenges through education, training and meaningful collaboration. SJ joins the show not only highlight the important work that Water First is doing in Canada, but OF COURSE, to dish about her hometown of North Bay, Ontario; why people either love it or hate it, and it's unapologetic truck c...
Mar 17, 2025•39 min
Halifax, Nova Scotia: known for its iconic Atlantic harbourfront, bar hopping, and rich history. In this very special bonus episode of Canardian in collaboration with Canada is Boring, Halifax-locals Rhys Waters and Jesse Harley join Kattie Laur to discuss the cities unfortunate impact on famed escape-artist Harry Houdini, a donair mascot that fueled a national bidding war, the traumatizing work of rickshaw driving. Listen to Jesse and Rhys on Canada is Boring on your favourite podcast platform ...
Sep 09, 2024•42 min
Surrey, BC and North Delta, BC: two places seperated only by the invisible border that is Scott Rd. In this season finale of Canardian, Arshy Mann, host and producer of COMMONS, joins the show to discuss the Surrey Jack, wildy rampant racism, wishy-washy police departments, "Hell Night", and way more! Listen to Arshy's podcast, COMMONS , on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from Canadaland here: https://www.canadaland.com/ Listen to Canadian History Ehx on your favourite podcast pla...
Jun 24, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Sault Ste. Marie. Population 71,000. A place best known as the hometown of Roberta Bondar, the first woman in space, Treble Charger, and countless NHL players. Douglas Soltys, host of The BetaKit Podcast, joins the show (instead of going to therapy) to discuss the best pizza in town, being a 90s indie rock kid, destructive hockey teams, and WAY more. Listen to Douglas's podcast, The BetaKit Podcast , on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from BetaKit here: https://betakit.com/ Links:...
Jun 17, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Kitchener, ON and Montreal, QC: two of Andre Goulet's many hometowns. The Harbinger Media Network Executive Director and host of various podcasts joins the show to discuss... infrastructure??? Other points of discussion include Montreal's wrong directions and snowplow corruption. Listen to Andre's podcast, Harbinger Showcase , on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from Andre: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/ https://www.unrigged.ca/ Links: Canadian Encyclopedia: Kitchener-Waterloo ...
Jun 10, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Whitehorse, Yukon. Population 28,000. A place best known for the Sourtoe Cocktail, and home to more than 40 species of birds that cannot be found anywhere else in the world?! Niko Stratis , freelance writer and host of Blue Eyes Crying By The Chips, joins the show to discuss the Whitehorse dating scene, ending up at Lizards, the Trump family's very "Trumpy" legacy in the Yukon, and more! Listen to Niko's podcast, Blue Eyes Crying By The Chips , on your favourite podcast platform now! Fin more fr...
Jun 03, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Ancaster, Ontario. Population 40,557. One of the oldest towns in the province of Ontario, founded in 1793. Maddy Foley , cohost of 30 Going On 13 , joins the show to discuss the "co-op of Karens", unruly teens at the Ancaster Fair, the sketchy, spooky goings-ons at the Hermitage, and more! Listen to Maddy's podcast, 30 Going On 13 , on your favourite podcast platform now! Follow Maddy on Instagram @ maddalunes Links: r/Hamilton: Why don't we like Ancaster? r/Hamilton: Does anyone know what happe...
May 27, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Orléans, Ontario. Population 125,937. A community at the east end of Ottawa, Canada’s capital, along the Ottawa River, founded in the 1830s. Erin Hynes , host and creator of Curious Tourism , joins the show to discuss suburban "rivitalilzation strategy", Place D’Orleans' indelible mark on teenhood, and the iconic Rideau Street McDonalds (RIP). Listen to Erin's podcast, Curious Tourism , on your favourite podcast platform now! Learn more about Erin here: pinatravels.org Links: r/ottawa St. Joseph...
May 20, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Oakville, Ontario. Population 213,759. A place best known as one of the richest suburbs in GTA: home to Drake’s mom, Hockey Night In Canada’s Ron MacLean, and Body Break's Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod! Trevor Campbell , host of You Made Me Queer! joins the show to discuss Ontario's strangest mascot, the sketchy Furtune Teller of Lakeshore road, and soft fruit. Listen to Trevor's podcast, You Made Me Queer !, on your favourite podcast platform now! Learn more about Trevor here: trevorcampbell.ca...
May 13, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Winchester Springs - population somewhere around 100 peoeple. A place best known for corn fields, long lost springs, and horny teenagers. Kaitlin Prest , Creator of The Shadows on CBC, The Heart on Radiotopia, and the director of her studio, Mermaid Palace, joins the show to discuss best friends and boyfriends past, kissing Carnies at Winchester Dairyfest, and more! Listen to Kaitlin's podcast, The Heart , on your favourite podcast platform now! Learn more about Kaitlin here: mermaidpalace.org L...
May 06, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Pickering, Ontario, population: 99,186. A place best known for its cute little waterfront, nuclear plant, and Canadian Pop icon, Shawn Mendez! Chidinma Azubuike , host and creator of But What Do I Know? , joins the show to discuss how much Pickering is giving Springfield , whether or not the dads are okay, attempted murder, and more! Listen to Chidinma's podcast, But What Do I Know? , on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from Chidinma at bwdikpodcast.com Links: Durham Tourism: City ...
Apr 29, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Standstead, Quebec. Population just under 3000 people. A place best known as an odd little border town, as the birthplace of the first automobile ever built in Canada, and for the Verger Heath Orchard (number 1 on TripAdvisor)! Jordan Heath-Rawlings , Executive Producer of the Frequency Podcast Network and host of The Big Story and In This Economy?! , joins the show to discuss Standsteads limited restaurant options, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House , flower pots, and more! Listen to Jord...
Apr 22, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Winnipeg, Manitoba, population: 841,000. A place best known for the Winnipeg Jets and Honey Dill sauce. Rick Har p, host and creator of MediaINDIGENA , joins the show to discuss Winnipeg's strangest sightings, the Legislature buildings connection to Freemasons, what will take the place of the fallen statue of Queen Elizabeth, and more! Listen to Rick's podcast, MediaINDIGENA , on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from Rick at mediaindigena.com Links: Reddit: Winnipeg: love it or hat...
Apr 15, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
McKenzie Lake, Calgary, Alberta: Population 13,290. A place best known for its 43 acre lake with sandy beaches, 80 person capacity Beach Club, and practically no restaurants (according to Google Maps). Jess Schmidt , host and creator of Rooked: The Cheaters Gambit , joins the show to discuss fake lakes, Alberta's most iconic ranching lifestyle influencers, Calgary's Southeast suburbs' spookiest hot spots, and more! Listen to Jess's podcast, Rooked: The Cheaters Gambit , on your favourite podcast...
Apr 08, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Canardian is the podcast gossiping about Canadian hometowns. Join Kattie Laur in this first season of 12 episodes, as she discusses the hometowns of her guests of notable Canadian podcast people, and unravels the juicy stories about them from “trusted” sources like eyewitness testimony, community Facebook groups, hometown Subreddits and Wikipedia. Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com a...
Mar 13, 2024•4 min
