Ottawa's Evil Christmas Elves
Canada is Boring15 Des 2025

Ottawa's Evil Christmas Elves

When a beloved Canada Post program lets kids write letters to Santa, what could possibly go wrong? In 2007, Ottawa families found out the hard way. Rhys and Jesse dive into the true story of the “rogue elves” who sent obscene letters “from Santa,” the full-blown national panic that followed, and why the myth of Santa can be both magical and messed up.


0:00 – Intro Banter & Cozy Studio Setup

0:30 – “The Rogue Ottawa Christmas Elves” – Episode Title Reveal

1:00 – Original Christmas Song Cold Open

2:00 – Welcome to the Festive Special

2:34 – Canada Post’s “Write to Santa” Program Explained

3:13 – How Volunteers Personalize Santa’s Letters

4:39 – A Rogue Elf Appears: Obscene Letters to Kids

5:54 – Reading the Infamous Santa Letter

8:44 – A Child Loses Faith in Santa

9:21 – Is the Santa Myth Economically Unfair?

11:49 – Santa, Parents, and the Cost of Christmas Magic

13:12 – Canada Post’s Crisis Mode: ‘Very, Very Serious’

13:40 – Program Suspended – A ‘24’-Style 48-Hour Hunt

14:22 – New Safeguards & “Save Santa” Campaign

16:31 – CBC Report: Canada Post Finds the Rogue Elves

17:08 – Twist: The Culprits Were Minors

18:24 – Rhys’ Netflix-Worthy Kid Heist Movie Pitch

21:36 – Overreaction or Charming Protectiveness?

23:11 – Mystery Solved: Just Kids Messing Around

23:41 – “Kid Heist” as a Movie Concept

25:10 – Reflecting on 2025 & Trudeau/Katy Perry Gag

26:01 – Jesse Leaves Halifax & Plans South America Travels

28:37 – Sleeper Buses and Budget Travel Dreams

28:59 – Thank You, Listeners – Nearing 500 Episodes

29:22 – SpeakPipe Call for Messages

30:26 – YouTube & Spotify Comments, Listener Love

31:27 – Jesse’s Nightmare Roommates & Party House

33:20 – Finally Living Alone & Less Stressed

34:39 – The Old House, Halifax Explosion & Brothel Rumours

35:16 – Sign-Off: Christmas Wishes & Family Tolerance

36:29 – Musical Outro – Festive Canada Is Boring Song

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