30 - Exiles & Dissidents: Early African-Canadian Literature
In which, in honour of Black History Month, we discuss the early development of African-Canadian literature by covering newspapers, religious narratives, literary networks, and slave narratives from 1...
21 Feb 20211h 22min
29 - Frances Brooke: She Who Wrote the First Canadian Novel!
In which we flash back to 1769 for a one-and-done-episode on 'The History of Emily Montague', a book often considered to be the very first Canadian novel - and it was written by a woman! How's that fo...
7 Feb 20211h 15min
28 - 'Convergences': Reframing James Cook's Arrival in B.C.
In which we use Lionel Kearns' book 'Convergences' to finally discuss the other side of Canada! Topics include James Cook's arrival in British Columbia, contact with the Nuu-chah-nulth people of Nootk...
23 Jan 20211h 34min
27 - Joseph Howe: Publishing, Journalism & Libel!
In which we cover the early life of famous Nova Scotian Joseph Howe; from his publishing endeavors that encouraged local talents to his 1835 libel trial that changed the game for free speech in Canada...
10 Jan 20211h 22min
Holiday Special: The Michael Bublé Christmas Spectacular!
In which we dig into the Patreon archives to give you wonderful listeners some holiday cheer with our very own Christmas Special! It starts as a wholesome discussion about Canadian pop icon Michael Bu...
20 Dec 202055min
26 - Pre-Confederation First Nations Treaties
In which we talk about the evolution of treaties signed between Europeans and First Nations in Pre-Confederation Canada. You can find the treaties we discuss below in the sources! --- Major Sources & ...
13 Dec 20201h 29min
25 - Coming to Upper Canada: "Poor Laws" & Assisted Emigration
In which we discuss migration to Upper Canada in the 1830s through the Petworth Emigration scheme, poetry by Alexander McLachlan, and letters from those who immigrated to the country! We even talk abo...
29 Nov 20201h 14min
Patreon Preview: Cirque du Soleil & Quebec's Brooklyn Nine-Nine!
In which we give you a free taste of the fun we're having over on Patreon! What starts off as an overview of the world-famous Cirque du Soleil, ends up being a fascinating conversation about the futur...
22 Nov 20201h 15min
