A Cultural History of Canada

In which, using James De Mille's A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder (1888), we talk about utopianism and postmodernism as it relates to Canada and its culture, past and present! It's a wi...

17 Juli 20221h 19min

In which we talk to Philip Earle about the book he wrote about his father, Guy Earle! Tune in to learn more about this fascinating mariner in Newfoundland's history and how he became an emblematic fol...

2 Juli 20221h 15min

In which we dive into the history, cultural significance, and controversies surrounding Canada's (and Quebec's) National Holidays! Please consider subscribing and help us reach our goal of 10 patrons!...

25 Juni 202210min

In which we use Guy Vanderhaeghe's novel 'The Englishman's Boy' to discuss the Cypress Hills Massacre (1873) and how, in its aftermath, Canada fast-tracked the creation of the North-West Mounted Polic...

18 Juni 20221h 1min

In which we take a peak behind the paywall. We offer up an interview that Patrick conducted with a professor he and Mack had while at Concordia, Daniel O'Leary. Prof. O'Leary's research has focused on...

28 Maj 202238min

In which we talk about the early days of Canada's other, more famous, national sport, with discussions about its cultural and metaphorical importance.   ---  Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/...

15 Maj 20221h 13min

In which we dive into the history, cultural significance, and controversies surrounding the famous Canadian (?) dish! Please consider subscribing and help us reach our goal of 10 patrons! Find the ful...

7 Maj 20226min

In which we talk about one of Canada's national sports - how it started, how it got so popular, and what it represents in the national myth of the country! --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.co...

30 Apr 202255min