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Curious Canadian HistoryS10E16 Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867Today we are changing things up! Several months ago David published his newest book titled Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867 which is a single-volume history of the Canadian Armed Forces at war since confederation. This book has proved timely. In recent months the Canadian military has been in the news frequently, more so than at any point since the end of Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan in 2011. Part of the rhetoric surrounding the CAF addresses current issues of sovereignty and our ability (or lack thereof) to protect said sovereignty. Much of this is focu...2025-04-1541 min
Battles of the First World War Podcast“Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867” with David BorysAuthor David Borys comes on the podcast to discuss his book “Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867,” which takes readers on a riveting exploration spanning one hundred and fifty years of Canadian forces. “Punching Above Our Weight" is a photograph-rich history of 150 years of the Canadian military traces the evolution of the country’s armed forces from a small, underfunded, poorly trained militia to the modern, effective military it is today. From the Red River Resistance and the Boer War through the world wars to modern peacekeeping and the long war in Afghan...2024-12-1050 min
Curious Canadian HistorySpecial Episode 3 - Punching Above Our Weight - Pre-purchase available now!!Our very own David Borys has a new book coming out in September titled “Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867” published by Dundurn Press. The book is an easy to read, single volume history of Canada at war since 1867. This photograph-rich volume covers nearly 150 years of the Canadian military, tracing its evolution from a small, underfunded, poorly trained militia to the modern, effective military it is today The book will be released on September 24th in Canada and October 22nd in the United States. As part of...2024-09-1009 min
Curious Canadian HistorySpecial Episode 2 - Punching Above Our Weight**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – NEW BOOK** Our very own David Borys has a new book coming out in September titled “Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867” published by Dundurn Press. The book is an easy to read, single volume history of Canada at war since 1867. This photograph-rich volume covers nearly 150 years of the Canadian military, tracing its evolution from a small, underfunded, poorly trained militia to the modern, effective military it is today The book will be released on September 24th in Canada and October 22nd in the United States. 2024-08-2707 min
Curious Canadian HistoryNEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - Punching Above Our Weight**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – NEW BOOK** Our very own David Borys has a new book coming out in September titled “Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867” published by Dundurn Press. The book is an easy to read, single volume history of Canada at war since 1867. This photograph-rich volume covers nearly 150 years of the Canadian military, tracing its evolution from a small, underfunded, poorly trained militia to the modern, effective military it is today The book will be released on September 24th in Canada and October 22nd in the United States. 2024-08-2006 min
Reality Escape Pod - Escape Rooms & Immersive GamesREPOD Bonus Show: Michael Borys (Special Release)In celebration of RECON LA, we are releasing our Bonus Show with Michael Borys. We hope that you enjoy and consider subscribing.
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In this episode, David & Peih-Gee were joined by guest Michael Borys, creator of The 49 Boxes. David share stories about his own pool hustling days and educates everyone on how to not be "a jerk." They also talk about the inspiration behind The 49 Boxes, and the dilemma of using authentic, valuable props in experiences combining magic and puzzles.
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Wish We Never MetDan at the Olympics, straight women + gay weddings (and David Borys too!)Wish We Never Met historian (and songwriter!) David Borys? You’ll need to listen to find out. A new episode of WWNM has arrived and Dan is...well, he's in Norway. So, he begrudgingly joins Amy virtually from abroad.After spending a few days at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Dan explains that a large part of the magic of the contentious global sports competition isn’t found at the sports matches at all, but instead at Olympic Houses of different countries like Czechia, India, Mongolia and, of course, Canada too.2024-08-0138 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS9E20 - Boosters and Barkers: Financing the First World WarWhen the British government declared war on Germany in August of 1914, no one in Canada (who was automatically thrust into the conflict by Britain’s declaration) ever could have predicted the incredible contribution the country would make in manpower, material and money. By the end of that war 650,000 Canadian soldiers were in unform and Canada had one of the most powerful corps formations on the western front. But what people often don’t think about, is how did Canada find the cash to support such a significant contribution. And that question is the focus of the newest CCH episode. How...2024-06-1141 min
Everybody SucksSeason 1 Finale! Reflections on Deric RuttanIn the final episode of Season 1 Dave and Franky reflect on some of the highlights from the inaugural season of Everybody Sucks while teasing about the great guests to come for Season 2 and wish everyone a happy holidays and a happy new year!!Everybody Sucks - @theeverybodysuckspodcast David Borys – @davegotsinsta Franky C - @itsmefrankyc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2816 min
Everybody SucksDeric Ruttan Climbs the Mountain Part 2In Part 2 Franky and Dave continue their amazing chat with Deric Ruttan in the season 1 finale. Deric is a Grammy nominated Nashville based singer/songwriter and Canadian country music artist. The writer of multiple US Billboard Top 10 country singles – including 5 #1 songs. Originally from Braceridge, Ontario Deric moved to Nashville as a young man to pursue both his career as an artist and songwriter. Deric has had songs recorded by Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and so many others. His chart toppers include Dierks’ Bentley’s no. 1 hit, What Was I Thinking as well as ...2023-11-2130 min
Everybody SucksDeric Ruttan Climbs the Mountain Part 1In part one of this two-part special Dave and Franky interview the incredible artist/songwriter Deric Ruttan. DR is a Grammy nominated Nashville based singer/songwriter and Canadian country music artist. The writer of multiple US Billboard Top 10 country singles – including 5 #1 songs. Originally from Braceridge, Ontario Deric moved to Nashville as a young man to pursue both his career as an artist and songwriter. Deric has had songs recorded by Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and so many others. His chart toppers include Dierks’ Bentley’s no. 1 hit, What Was I Thinking as well...2023-11-1439 min
Everybody SucksReflections on Brand SidorykOn this week’s reflections episode Franky and Dave chat about: Dave’s recent cut 0:20Easy by Cat FlintEmily Shackleton at the Blue Bird 1:30 Taylor Swift’s ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ 7:00 Labels renegotiating deals 0830 Spotify attempting to rework streaming pay-out model 12:10 Brandi Sidoryk 22:00 Things I Wish Didn’t Know by Nice HorseSocialsBrandi Sidoryk – INSTA @brandisidoryk ; @nicehorsemusic Everybody Sucks - INSTA @theeverybodysuckspodcast David Borys – INSTA @daveg...2023-11-0727 min
Everybody SucksBrandi Sidoryk Watches DogsBrandi Sidoryk is a Calgary songwriter, live performer, and musician, and is a member of the all-female CCMA and WCMA award-winning band Nice Horse. Brandi’s songs have appeared in film, TV, and commercials, including the theme song for popular Korean series “Hello, My Twenties” (Netflix). She was featured at the 2019 CCMA Songwriter Series, and was the 2020 Calgary Public Library Songwriter in Residence. As a primary writer for Nice Horse, her songs have twice won Country Music Recording of the Year at the YYC Music Awards (2018, 2021),and Single of the Year at the County Music Alberta Awards (2021). An accomplished bassist...2023-10-3144 min
Everybody SucksReflections on Aaron PritchettOn this week’s reflections episode Franky and Dave chat about: David’s nomination by the BCCMA for songwriter of the year 0:50 Feature song “If This is Love” - writers – Taylor-Rae, David Borys, Bobbi Smith, Dan SwinimerFranky C’s new artist project, FRANCIS 2:34Taylor Swift’s new music documentary 4:00Theater etiquette while watching T-Swift’s concert doc 5:15Taylor Swift revolutionising distribution 6:10Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd divorce 11:20Billboard’s Top Pop Song of all time survey 14:052023-10-2427 min
Everybody SucksReflections on Kali JOn this week’s reflections episode Franky and Dave chat about: Writing two songs in one session 1:25Franky’s attendance at the Nashville Songwriter Awards 2:42Their views on the song “Wait in the Truck” 3:50How much they both love Lainey Wilson 6:42Country singer Adam Mac 7:19Artificial intelligence in modern music 10:15(Neighbours ft. Grimes AI “Workout Tape”)How we love David Israelite 15:56Our incredible chat with Kali J 17:00 Socials2023-10-1021 min
Everybody SucksKali J Plays the DulcimerThe world of ‘sync’ is often one of the least understood realms within the wide world of music. The ability to get a song placed (or ‘synced’) on a commercial or in a film or on tv is an art unto itself. Our guest today is one of the hottest ‘sync’ artists working in the business. Kali J is a fast rising, independent pop and sync artist. No stranger to national campaigns, her efforts have earned her over 400 placements with brands such as: Coke, Comcast, Pepsi, Liquid I.V., Google, Samsung, Verizon, Intel, Chase Bank, Bumble, Bose, Best Bu...2023-10-0335 min
Everybody SucksTroy Samson Wears All the HatsTroy Samson aka Madlucky is a pop songwriter, topliner and music producer based in Vancouver, Canada. He has co-written and/or produced songs with Armin Van Buuren, Nicky Romero, Simon Ward, The Strumbellas, Kelly Rowland, Olivia Penalva, Maggie Szabo, soul Decision, Smash Mouth, and many more. He’s been published w/ Reliant Music, Kobalt Music, Hygnosis Music, Nettwerk One and Warner Chappell Music.Aside from writing and producing, he also currently works as A&R | Production at Reliant Music.With a career spanning over 30 years, he’s built an outstanding reputation with commercial success...2023-09-1939 min
Everybody SucksReflections on Tyson LeslieDave and Franky reflect on The Rolling Stones announcing new music (1:10), our aging musical heroes (3:20), the passing of Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell (6;35), the loss of Jimmy Buffet (7:35), some good news for songwriter royalties (9:40), a shoutout to David Israelite (16:44), how Morgan Wade and Alanis Morissette gave us all the feels (17:06) and finally discuss the great interview with Tyson Leslie (23:00). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1227 min
Everybody SucksTyson Leslie Plays with his HeroesTyson Leslie has been playing professionally in clubs and venues all over the US and Globally since 1988. Originally from Kansas City by way of Greeley Colorado, Leslie migrated to Nashville to pursue his dream further to be in a touring act and upon living here three months, he landed the keyboard spot for 90s country superstar Tracy Lawrence. Previous to his tenure with Lawrence, he performed with Corey Taylor of the heavy metal juggernaut Slipknot and Stone Sour in 2008 to 2009. He has since been the keyboardist for late 80s hard rock all female sensation Vixen and is still touring th...2023-09-0531 min
Everybody SucksMarty Dodson Writes from the HeartMarty Dodson spent years as a youth minister, before making the daring choice to switch careers and chase the songwriting dream. Ten #1 songs and more than 150 cuts later, Marty has become one of the most accomplished writers in Nashville with notable hit singles such as "Fire It Up” by Joe Cocker, “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven” by Kenny Chesney, “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” & “Let Me Down Easy” by Billy Currington. His songs have been recorded by numerous artists including: Blake Shelton, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, The Plain White T’s, The Oak Ridge Boys, Don Williams, Johnny Reid, Bil...2023-08-2234 min
Everybody SucksBobbi Smith's Year of YesBobbi Smith has been a Canadian recording artist since she was 10 years old. Her first single “Sweetwater” became a controversial track but Bobbi’s career quickly took off as an era of “young country” was on the rise in the entertainment industry. Bobbi continued to release music all through her teens as a successful indie artist with several single releases charting in the Top 50, Top 40 and her highest charting song as a solo artist at #22 on Canada’s national BDS charts. Today Bobbi is as busy as ever musically. She continues to write and record country music...2023-08-0844 min
Everybody SucksReflections on Michael AugustFranky and David chat about Franky's recent professional move, the Miranda Lambert/selfie controversy, email salutations, and then reflect on the recent episode with Michael August covering the birth of Franky C, networking, musicals, the importance of a supportive partner, and then Franky drops her own musical related bomb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-0115 min
Everybody SucksMichael August Emails EveryoneMichael August is an American singer, songwriter, and producer — born and raised in Cherry Hill, NJ — currently based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Most recently, Michael co-wrote Craig Morgan’s radio single, “How You Make A Man”. He also co-wrote double platinum-selling artist, Aaron Goodvin’s #1 single at Canadian Country radio, - “Boy Like Me” as well as RECORDs recording artist, Erin Kinsey’s viral hit “Just Drive” and multiple songs on her EP I 40 East. Michael has had over 100 of his songs recorded world wide, including Harper Grace (Curb), Cooper Alan, Spencer Crandall, Christie Lamb (ABC Records Austr...2023-07-2545 min
Everybody SucksTom Pino Trusts His IntuitionHailing from New York City, Tom Pino (a multi-genre songwriter, producer & artist) spent years fronting the band, Ghosts of Eden, touring with bands like Eye Empire and Saliva. He then spent 4 years in LA, honing the craft of writing commercial music. While in LA he collaborated with producers like Appu Krishnan (Christina Aguilera, Got 7) and Shea Taylor (Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Frank Ocean). In 2018, he moved to Nashville where he has been writing and/or producing for Pop & Country artists like: Nice Horse, Josh Ross, JJ Wilde, Dustin Bird, Hazy Shea, Kimmie Devereux, Barrett Crake, Eric Burgett and more. ...2023-07-1127 min
Everybody SucksJimmy Thow Stops Trying to be CoolJimmy Thow is a CCMA nominated/Platinum selling songwriter and producer—having produced singles alongside Grammy and CMA nominated producers Brad Hill (Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne) and Brian Howes (Nickelback, Daughtry). Since his move to Nashville from Vancouver, Canada, Jimmy has penned 7 top 10 singles at Canadian country radio and has had his songs streamed over 50 MILLION TIMES globally while receiving over 100 MILLION radio airplay impressions. Jimmy has written or produced songs for/with Blake Shelton, Joe Nichols, Ty Herndon, Terri Clark, Bailey Zimmerman, Chad Kroeger, Brian Kelley, Randy Jackson, Jamie Floyd, Logan Mize, Gayle, Madi Diaz, and so many ot...2023-06-2742 minEverybody SucksMegan Barker Breaks the Glass CeilingBorn in Nashville to musical parents, Megan moved to Las Vegas around age 9. By the time she was a teenager, she was performing professionally on the world famous Strip. Planting her roots back in Nashville in 2017, she hit the ground running, releasing a highly anticipated EP produced by Brad Hill. The track listing included industry favorites like, “I Cuss When I Pray, and “When My Boots Were New.” In 2019 Megan played what she calls some of her favorite shows in Scotland and Ireland. This adventure and her impressive guitar playing brought endorsements from McPherson Guitars and Dan Post Boots. This s...2023-06-1328 minEverybody SucksOUDi Reinvents HerselfToday’s guest is OUDi, formally known as Chrystal Leigh. OUDi has charted top 20 on Billboard country radio, earned more than 5 million streams and multiple award nominations with her country duo Sons of Daughters. She showcased on Scott Borchetta’s (Big Machine) TV show The Launch, where they were mentored by Nikki Sixx & Dan Huff. She has performed for and made fans out of rock legends AC/DC, fronted Dave “Rave” Ogilvie’s (NIN/Skinny Puppy) industrial-pop project Jakalope, collaborated with numerous Grammy-nominated songwriters but one thing she’s never done in her varied music career is go solo. F...2023-05-3044 minEverybody SucksTrailer 1Colleen Francis aka "Franky C" and David Borys co-host this bi-weekly music podcast exploring the tragedies and triumphs of the long journey from amateur to professional. Each episode is an interview with someone working in the music industry, from writers and artists, to producers and industry taste-makers. Sometimes our guests have hits to their names and sometimes they are behind-the-scenes professionals just grinding it out still in search of their big break. Each episode begins with an early piece of music from the guest, back when they truly "sucked", and then we follow their journey to the present day...2023-04-3001 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS8E10 - Our Man in Toronto: Sam Carr and a Soviet Spy Ring in CanadaIn the Autumn of 1945 a Soviet cipher clerk defected to Canada instead of returning home to the Soviet Union. The information he brought with him shocked officials. It named a certain Sam Carr, a Toronto resident and labour activist, as a key figure in not only helping to establish a spy ring, but being the mastermind behind it all! Book recommendations: Amy Knight How the Cold War Began: The Gouzenko Affair and the Hunt for Soviet Spies 2005 by Mclelland and Stewart; https://www.amazon.com/How-Cold-War-Began-Gouzenko/dp/07710957752023-01-2423 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS8E8 I've Seen it, I've Done It - the Life of Paul AnkaBefore there was Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, New Kids on the Block, or the Osmonds, there was Paul Anka. One of Canada’s most important contributors to the landscape of modern pop music. While not the first teen star, he was the first one from Canada and defied the odds by leaving Ottawa for New York to make it big, and make it big he did. His career has spanned decades, his success has been global, his work is iconic, and while today younger listeners might now know much about him, his influence on music and music history is un...2022-12-1337 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS8E2 The Frontier Constabulary - Canada’s First Secret PoliceFrom 1864 until 1871 a relatively secret organisation of Canadian police patrolled Canada’s border with the United States. What began as a mission to prevent increasing tension between Britian and the US evolved into a concerted effort to undermine a major threat to Canadian sovereignty. This threat came from the Irish Republican organization known as the Fenians. Through a complex array of informants and spies on both sides of the border the Canadian secret police (known as the Frontier Constabulary) played a central role in defining Canada’s response to the Fenian threat and became the country’s first ever secret...2022-09-2033 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS7E11 To the Winner Goes the Spoils: The Origins of Lord Stanley's CupLord Stanley's cup, aka "The Holy Grail," is one of the most sought after trophies in professional sports and arguably the hardest one to win. But the trophy doesn't just represent the ultimate achievement in a professional sport, in many ways it is a symbol and representation of a Canadian identity constantly in flux. In this episode David talks with author Jordan Goldstein about the history of the Stanley Cup and its complex relationship to the way Canadians understand themselves and their nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-0148 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS7E7 – Gahoendoe and the loss of WendakeIn 1649, ravaged by war, the Wendat made the bold decision to move thousands of people to the island of Gahoendoe. This massive migration of the majority of Wendat was meant to keep the nation alive, yet it nearly destroyed them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-0119 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS7E6 – Forgotten Battle: The Battle for the Scheldt – a conversation with Mark ZuehlkeRecently Netflix released a film called “Forgotten Battle,” one of the most expensive Dutch films ever made. The film explores the lives of several characters in and around the difficult battle for the Scheldt Estuary in 1944. What the film barely touches upon, however, is that this battle was fought primarily by Canadians of First Canadian Army and the closing scenes of the movie are a climactic rendering of the brutal fight for the Walcheren Causeway by 2nd Canadian Infantry Division. After both watching this movie myself and acclaimed historian and author Mark Zuehlke sat down to chat about the battle and...2021-11-1550 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS7E5 – The Forgotten Fourth Arm – The Merchant Navy’s Fight for RecognitionThousands of Canadian merchant mariners lost their lives during the Second World War as part of the valuable supply chain bringing important war material from North America to Great Britain. Despite the high casualty rates, dangerous working conditions, and vital importance of the job, it took years before Canadian merchant mariners were properly recognised for their role in the war and their status as veterans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-1021 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS7E4 We Notorious! Canadian Hip Hop in the 20th CenturyWithin only a couple of years of the “birth” of American rap music Toronto became the centre for the early Canadian rap and hip hop scene. This episode explores some of the early trends in Canadian rap music as artists struggled to gain mainstream acceptance in a music industry hesitant to accept this new and powerful musical genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-1828 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS7E3 – AfricvilleAfricville was a community that for decades stood on the physical, social and racial margins of the city of Halifax. It represented Nova Scotia's legacy of Black migration into Canada but also spoke to the very real challenges people faced settling in a land that saw itself as a white province within a white nation. The story of Africville is one of struggle and resistance but also one of community and connection and despite its ending it now stands as a celebrated marker for one of the many groups that have contributed to a broader understanding of what it means...2021-10-0419 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS7E2 – Welcome! Welcome! A History of Halifax’s Pier 21For years, many Canadian immigrants arrived via ocean liner after a long journey across the Atlantic Ocean. While the first stop for some was Quebec or Montreal or St. John's. for nearly one million people that first stop was the shoreline of Halifax, specifically the immigration facility known as Pier 21. Pier 21 stands as a testament to a dynamic period of immigration to this country and has its own unique history during an incredible period of the nation's growth and change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-2019 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS7E1 – The Longest War: A Brief History of Canada in AfghanistanTo kick off Season 7 we are going to explore the history of Canada's mission in Afghanistan from a broad perspective highlighting the four phases of Canada's war and looking at some of the challenges to Canadian efforts in the tumultuous country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-0627 min
On War & SocietyIn the Path of War with David BorysCanada’s military history in Northwest Europe has been told many times. On 6 June 1944, Canadian forces landed on Juno Beach as part of Operation Overlord, before quickly establishing a bridgehead and moving inland where they encountered, but ultimately overcame, stiff resistance. As the German Reich shrunk in the face of the Allied advance, the Canadians were tasked with liberating the Netherlands. Images of jubilant crowds greeting the Canadians have been seared in the collective memory. If you visit Normandy today, you will find tokens of thanks in the monuments and local traditions that scatter the Norman coast. But liberation was...2021-07-0928 min
Curious Canadian History*Special Episode* – Dr. Crystal Fraser and Residential Schools in CanadaIn this special episode David sits down for a fascinating and important conversation with Dr. Crystal Fraser, an historian at the University of Alberta and an expert in the history of residential schools in Canada. Dr. Fraser's 150 Acts of Reconciliation can be read at 150acts.weebly.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0541 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E19 Canadian Audiences and The Birth of a NationIn our Season 6 finale we look at one of the biggest blockbuster films of the early 20th century, which presented a twisted racial reimagining of a traumatic period in American history. Even though the film was controversial, almost everywhere it was shown it drew large audiences, and this was true even in Canada, where the film ran in most major cities to widespread public acclaim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-3123 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E18 The Seaborn Missions to North VietnamIn 1964 a top secret diplomatic mission was carried out by Canadian J. Blair Seaborn on behalf of the United States to find some sort of settlement with the North Vietnamese government in Hanoi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-1724 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E17 The Fruit MachineAt the height of the Cold War, Canadian anxiety over Soviet espionage reached reached such a fervour that a top secret Security Panel was formed to remove security threats from within the civil service. A part of this security campaign was the targeting of gay men working in government, who were thought to be particularly vulnerable security threats. Funding was thus directed towards a series of tests and studies to discover a scientific method of detecting ones sexual orientation. The culmination of all of this was the infamous Fruit Machine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2021-05-0320 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E16 The Canal That Never WasThe Georgian Bay Canal was a proposed canal project connecting Georgian Bay to Ottawa to Montreal and then to the Atlantic Ocean and the world. While there were many merits for its construction it was never built. This episode explores the interesting story of the dream of this canal during an unbridled period of infrastructure in a young Canada. Today's episode was written by author Ray Love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-1926 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E15 Canada’s First Spree KillerIn 1966 the people of Windsor, Ontario and then the country were shocked when a young man recently released from the Kingston Penitentiary went on what became Canada's first shooting spree. A horrific crime that was a key part of an unusual and head-scratching story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-0621 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E14 Bill Miner – The Gentleman Robber Part 2Bill Miner's exploits in early 19th century British Columbia continue in this episode as he attempts to recover from a botched robbery of a CPR train and avoid the authorities who are hot on his trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-2121 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E13 Bill Miner – The Gentleman Robber – Part OneIn this two-parter we look at the life of the bandit Bill Miner, an iconic and unique figure of both the American and Canadian Wild West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-0829 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E12 The Mystery of Capreol’s Mass GraveA small railroad town in Northern Ontario deals with one of its most traumatic days bringing the community together but leaving a mystery behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-2228 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E11 Laying Down the Law – Canadian Civil Affairs and the Belgian ResistanceIn this excerpt from the forthcoming book “Civilians at the Sharp End: First Canadian Army Civil Affairs in Northwest Europe, 1944-1945” CCH takes a look at the tumultuous relationship between the Belgian resistance and First Canadian Army in the period after Belgium's liberation. The book, published by McGill-Queen's Press and set for release on 18 February, is currently available for pre-order purchase on Amazon, grab yours today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-0822 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E10 Give Peace a Chance – John and Yoko Come to CanadaIn 1969 John Lennon and Yoko Ono, recently married and carrying out a ‘peace tour' shack up in a Montreal hotel suite for a week long ‘bed in' culminating in one of the most iconic protest songs in history........NEW BOOK: “Civilians at the Sharp End: First Canadian Army Civil Affairs in Northwest Europe” is now available for pre-sale on Amazon – https://www.amazon.ca/Civilians-Sharp-End-Canadian-Northwest/dp/022800649X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=civilian+at+the+sharp+end&qid=1611590523&sr=8-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-2524 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E9 A Nation of Our Own – The Six Nations Appeal to the League of NationsDuring the inter-war period, two leaders of the legendary Six Nations Confederacy take their people's claims of sovereignty to the most public international forum of the day attempting to gain foreign support in their struggle agains the Canadian government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-1018 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E8 The Famous Five and the Persons CaseFive Canadian activists challenge an archaic British law fundamentally changing the legal status of women in Canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-1326 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E7 The Fight for History with Dr. Tim CookDr. Tim Cook is interviewed about his newest book The Fight For History discussing the complicated and controversial process by which WW2 was nearly forgotten in the decades following the war only to be reclaimed by the end of the 20th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-2937 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E6 Whose Side Are You On Anyways? The Canadian Response to the Suez CrisisIn 1956 the United Nations was in turmoil as an Anglo-French-Israeli alliance attacked and invaded Egypt. Global public opinion was strongly against this bold move and it seemed like there was no solution in sight. Until, Canadian diplomat Lester B. Pearson stepped in with a radical proposal, one that would set a template for UN Peacekeeping operations for the rest of the 20th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-1523 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E5 John Labatt’s and the Windy CityA risky move to take beer south takes John Labatt Jr. into the maelstrom of American brewing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0219 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E4 Bert and Ernie Eh? The Canadianization of Sesame StreetIn the late 1960s the television phenomenon that was Sesame Street came north of the 49th parallel. While extremely popular amongst Canadian youth significant debate flared up over the fact that it was American television programming in a time when Canada was going through an acute identity crisis. Something had to be done to turn this popular children's show into a program that showcased unique Canadian values and ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-1826 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E3 A Century of Service: The Life of Nova Scotian Provo Wallis, Admiral of the FleetOne of the longest serving sailors in the history of the Royal Navy just happened to be born in Nova Scotia. Provo Wallis witnessed the transition from the age of sail to the age of steam while remaining in the navy for almost 100 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-0423 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E2 Clio’s Treats: Culinary Connections to Canadian HistoryThe history of food in Canada can be a complex subject and is as varied as the people that make up this country. This episode has chosen several “Canadian” foods to explore how food is related to both the history of the nation, its peoples, and how food can connect to ideas of Canadian identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2124 minCurious Canadian HistoryS6E1 Chaos in the Cariboo Sky: The Crash of Canadian Pacific Flight 21A 1965 plane crash in the wilderness of British Columbia leads to an unsolved mystery that puzzles investigators even today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0626 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E20 The Underground RailroadFrom the early 1830s to the onset of the American Civil War in 1860 British North America became the primary destination for slaves escaping to freedom. To get there they had to undergo a harrowing journey and for most of those that successfully arrived they did so because of the work of the Underground Railroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-0821 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E19 A Lost Cause? Canada’s Diplomatic Involvement in the Vietnam WarPrior to America's official entry into the Vietnam war Canada spearheaded diplomatic efforts to find some sort of peaceful resolution, balancing a need to show support for America in the ongoing Cold War while also seeking to avoid escalation and a potential global nuclear war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2520 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E18 Nuns on the Frontier – The Ursulines of QuebecThe Ursulines are a Catholic female religious order who played an important role in the early years of the French colony of New France. Despite hunger, war, disease and brutal environmental conditions the Ursulines persevered and became fixtures within Quebec society becoming educators and social activists within the growing colonial community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1123 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E17 The Dutch Food Crisis and Operation FaustIn May of 1945 Canadian soldiers carried out a little-known food delivery operation deep into enemy held territory to help relieve the near-starving Dutch living under a brutal Nazi occupation regime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2724 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E16 The Wabanaki ConfederacyDuring the 17th and 18th centuries the British had to deal with one of the most powerful Indigenous alliances in all of North America, the Wabanaki Confederacy. Forged in defending their territory against incursions from the Five Nations Iroquois, the Wabanaki maintained their influence over their traditional territory for decades in the face of a massive and expanding British Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1322 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E15 The Coloured Corps and the War of 1812When the War of 1812 erupted in June 1812 the status of Black Canadians in Upper Canada was a confusing and complex blend of abolitionist dreams, slave holding intentions, and racial prejudice. In spite of this, a unit was raised to help in the defence of the colony and was one of the most reliable militia units in the entire Upper Canadian defence force, though struggled to get its proper recognition in the aftermath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-3027 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E14 – Un-Canadian Content? Bryan Adams and the Waking up the Neighbours ControversyIn 1991 controversy erupted over the epic Bryan Adams album “Waking up the Neighbours.” The controversy surrounded the issue of whether the album qualified as ‘Canadian,' despite the fact that Bryan Adams was and is Canadian. The controversy shook the Canadian music scene to its core and challenged ideas of Canadian content and the Canadian music industry as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1636 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E13 Leo Major – A French-Canadian RamboLeo Major was a scrappy French Canadian kid who served in both northwest Europe and Korea. His story is nothing short of extraordinary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-0323 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E12 Kicking in the Door – Canada Invades Nazi GermanyStarting in February 1945 First Canadian Army took part in a series of operations that would bust open the door to Nazi Germany and signal the beginning of the end for Hitler's regime. This episode is written by friend-of-the-podcast Alex Fitzgerald-Black of the Juno Beach Centre and host of the popular Canadian WW2 podcast, Juno Beach and Beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-1729 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E11 The Mad Trapper of Rat RiverIn the early 1930s the Arctic became the scene of a desperate manhunt for a violent trapper willing to go to any lengths to avoid the law. A trapper whom nobody knew…and whom nobody still knows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0321 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E10 An Uphill Skate – The Women of the Hockey Hall of FameWomen have been a part of hockey for as long as this country has embraced it as a national identifier, yet only recently has their contribution to the game been recognized in the hockey hall of fame. This week’s episode talks about the history of women in the game and the Canadian women that have made it into the esteemed hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-1922 minCurious Canadian History1867 & All ThatFriends of Cool Canadian History have just released their own Canadian history podcast focusing on the political and diplomatic history of this country. Check out the preview for this awesome podcast here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-1708 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E9 Cougar Annie – The Wild Woman of Vancouver IslandAda Annie Jordan was a young mother with a successful business, a growing family and a popular place within early 20th century Vancouver's emerging elite society. Yet, she threw almost all of it away when she moved her family to a remote bay on Vancouver Island and instead of living a life of relative luxury she became a legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-0533 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E8 Little Stalingrad – The Battle for Ortona, December 1943In December of 1943 Canadian soldiers became bogged down in a vicious street battle for the small town of Ortona on Italy's east coast. A battle so ferocious and in such close quarters that it earned the nickname ‘Little Stalingrad.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-0926 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E7 Tricky Bob and the 1917 Federal ElectionIn 1917 Canadian soldiers were engaged heavily on the western front yet volunteer numbers had fallen below that of the monthly casualty rates. Prime Minister Robert Borden thus carried out one of the most controversial political campaigns in Canadian history in order to win the 1917 federal election and ensure that conscription was passed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-2520 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E6 Optical Aleutians – The Liberation of Kiska IslandTwo almost totally uninhabited American islands off the coast of Alaska are occupied by the Japanese in 1942. In response, an unprecedented joint American-Canadian operation is launched to liberate those islands. This ‘Zombie' liberation will focus specifically on the island of Kiska. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-1019 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E5 A Murder in the Desert – The Canadian Airborne Regiment and the Somalia ScandalA deeply troubled regiment with deeply troubled soldiers leads to a deeply disturbing murder of a teenage boy in Somalia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-2825 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E4 Amherst’s VIP Prisoner: Trotsky in the MaritimesWhile Leon Trotsky is largely known as a central figure in the Russian Revolution and the rise of the Soviet Union, a brief chapter in his life took him to Amherst, Nova Scotia as part of a British attempt to prevent the radical from returning to war-time Russia. Thus, Trotsky found himself a VIP guest of the British Empire, the Canadian state and the province of Nova Scotia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1422 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E3 The Buffalo Alliance – Poundmaker and CrowfootTwo of the 19th century's most prominent leaders of the plains First Nations evolve from enemies into friends while faced with grave threats to their people and their way of life, both are thus forced to make hard choices in the tumultuous violent period of the late 19th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-3022 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E2 The Pirate Queen of Canada – Maria Lindsay CobhamIn the early 18th century Maria Lindsay Cobham, her husband, and her crew of misfits prowled the waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Cabot Strait, preying on unsuspecting merchant vessels. One of the few pirates to operate in the North Atlantic, Maria not only became captain of her crew but cemented herself in maritime legend as the Pirate Queen of Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-1619 minCurious Canadian HistoryS5E1 Canada’s Forgotten Battle – The Battle of the Medak PocketIn the autumn of 1993 Canadian soldiers, attempting to stop ethnic cleansing in the Medak Pocket, found themselves in an over-night firefight against a surprising enemy while attempting to keep the peace in the middle of a chaotic war zone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-0224 minCurious Canadian History*Special Bonus Episode* The Voices of D-DayOn this day, 6 June 2019, the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we at CCH give you a special bonus episode narrated by Alex Fitzgerald-Black of the Juno Beach Centre that includes testimonies and eye-witness accounts from the young soldiers that participated in the Canadian action at D-Day. We want to thank Alex and the podcast team from ‘Juno Beach and Beyond' for sharing this incredible eye-witness account with us. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-061h 02Curious Canadian History*Special Episode* D-Day 75Alex-Fitzgerald Black of the Juno Beach Centre joins us today to talk about everything D-Day. 75 years ago today the western Allies were preparing to launch the largest combined-arms operation in the history of the world. An operation that would seek to liberate Western Europe from the grip of Nazi tyranny and help bring about an end to the Second World War. Canada was strongly represented at this momentous occasion and Alex will go into detail about our understanding of this watershed moment in modern history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-0432 minCurious Canadian HistoryS4E17 Subordinate No More! Canada’s Inter-War Move to IndependenceThe First World War led to dramatic changes within the Canadian state, perhaps none more so than Canada's changing role within the British Empire. This change occurred during the 1920s and 1930s where Canada went from colony-nation of the British Empire to equal nation within the British Commonwealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-2620 minCurious Canadian HistoryS4E16 The Chatham Coloured All-StarsThe Chatham Coloured All-Stars were an all-black baseball team from southern Ontario who broke the colour barrier for baseball in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-1316 minCurious Canadian HistoryS4E15 Separate Spheres Turned Upside Down – French Women and the Survival of New FranceThis episode explores the various roles women played in New France in support of the fur trade and in turn helping the very colony of New France survive. Roles that were in stark contrast to gender expectations in the old world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-1416 min
Curious Canadian HistoryS4E14 A Search for Asylum – Sitting Bull in CanadaSitting Bull was a legendary Native American chief who spent much of his life leading a resistance against American expansion into Indigenous territory. After the famous battle of the Little Big Horn Sitting Bull wound up in Canada fleeing the wrath of the American government setting off a politically complicated and ultimately short-lived attempt at asylum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-3117 minCurious Canadian HistoryS4E12 “The Riot Heard ‘Round the World” – Vancouver’s 1907 Anti-Asian RiotIntense fear of what Asian immigration might do to a predominately white British Columbia sparked off a violent riot in the streets of Vancouver in 1907. A riot that had reverberations around the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-0325 minCurious Canadian HistoryS4E11 Thérèse CasgrainThérèse Casgrain was one of Canada's most prolific and powerful activists. A woman born into means, she spent her life advocating for the rights of women and challenging the patriarchal status quo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-1717 min
Make A Scene CanadaAjaye Jardine, Mandy McMillan, Ben Klick, David BorysMake a Scene with Cherelle Jardine.I had a really fun and exciting Interview with 4 Canadian songwriters/performers who are taking Nashville by storm.Ajaye Jardine, Mandy McMillan, Ben Klick and David Borys...interview is from my trip to Nashville in January.
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#musicpodcast #makeascene #pnwr #cherellejardine #sheldonzah2019-02-131h 02Curious Canadian HistoryS4E10 Eugenics in AlbertaIn the mid 20th century concerns over immigration and the changing ethnic make-up of Canadian society sparked a decades-long program of eugenics in Alberta, supported by many of Alberta's academic, intellectual and progressive elites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-0422 minCurious Canadian HistoryS4E9 ‘Kill the Indian, Save the Child’ – Residential Schools in CanadaThe residential school system was designed to eradicate Indigenous culture and replace it with an Anglo-European Christian one. In this attempt at cultural destruction the residential schools became a system for shocking abuse. The reverberations of which are felt strongly to the present day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-2016 minCurious Canadian HistoryS4E8 Montreal’s Poet Laureate: The Life and Music of Leonard CohenMontreal-born Leonard Cohen's prolific career included iconic music, poetry and literature creating an enduring global legacy. This episode is dedicated to Gail from Montreal, RIP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-0632 minCurious Canadian HistoryS4E7 The Assassination of D’Arcy McGeeAn Irish Nationalist turned Canadian patriot turned Father of Confederation. Thomas D'Arcy McGee was all of that when he was assassinated in 1868. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-0919 minCurious Canadian HistoryS4E6 Canadians on the Bridge Part Two: James DoohanJames Doohan played one of the most iconic engineers in the history of science fiction and helped shape Star Trek into the cultural mega-force it is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-2617 minCurious Canadian HistoryS4E5 The First World War RememberedThe First World War was a complex and dramatic period in Canadian history which saw the Canadian military perform in such a way that earned it an almost unpredictable reputation while the war on the domestic front saw Canada mobilize the nation in a way that created incredible growth and incredible challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-1123 min
??P.O.D.castingTGW010 - David Borys About The Canadian Experience In World War 1From Arthur Currie to Vimy Ridge and beyond
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Flo talks to Canadian military historian David Borys about the Canadian Expeditionary Force and their experience of World War 1. In particular, they speak about the guts of Arthur Currie, the myth of the Canadian Stormtroopers, First Nation soldiers and the French Canadian soldiers.2018-02-2634 min
The Great War Channel PodcastTGW010 - David Borys About The Canadian Experience In World War 1Check Out Cool Canadian History: http://coolcanadianhistory.com/
Flo talks to Canadian military historian David Borys about the Canadian Expeditionary Force and their experience of World War 1. In particular, they speak about the guts of Arthur Currie, the myth of the Canadian Stormtroopers, First Nation soldiers and the French Canadian soldiers.2018-02-2634 min
Real Time History Podcast[Archive-09] David Borys About The Canadian Experience In World War 1Flo talks to Canadian military historian David Borys about the Canadian Expeditionary Force and their experience of World War 1. In particular, they speak about the guts of Arthur Currie, the myth of the Canadian Stormtroopers, First Nation soldiers and the French Canadian soldiers.
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Safety on TapEp006 - Architecture, the blues, the muppets, and safety with Dr David Borys What do Dr David Borys and Animal, from the muppets, have in common? Listen in as Dr David Borys, from RMIT University (amongst a few other places!) fill us in on the talk he is giving for the 2016 Wigglesworth Memorial Lecture, entitled Two windows to clarify the enigma that is health & safety PLUS a sneak peek at the 'intelligent risk management' workshop he is also running during the Convention. In this chat, we cover: - The connection with David and Animal the muppet (no, I'm not calling him a muppet…!) - A contrasting perspective on health and safety 40 years...2016-07-2951 min