82 - Maria Chapdelaine: Romancing Rural Quebec
In which we turn to a cornerstone of Quebec literature and talk about the pastoral! Written during the 1st World War, Maria Chapdelaine has become a must-read for Quebec literature students... but per...
11 Sep 20231h 18min
81 - Woodsmen of the West: Realism in British Columbia
In which we discuss a milestone in Canadian realism, Woodsmen of the West (1908). What does it tell us about the early logging industry, workers' rights, and masculinity? A lot actually! --- Support: ...
28 Aug 20231h 10min
80 - Tom Longboat: A Legend in Himself
In which we discuss legendary long-distance Indigenous runner Tom Longboat and try to simultaneously imagine what kind of cultural items could be made about him and his life! --- Support: Patreon (htt...
14 Aug 20231h 34min
Anti-Racist Action in Canada (w/ Kristin Schwartz)
In which Patrick sits down with Kristin Schwartz to discuss the new book she co-wrote: We Go Where They Go: The Story of Anti-Racist Action. Kristin grew up with the Toronto chapter of ARA from 1992-2...
7 Aug 20231h 7min
79 - 'Bloody Jack' Krafchenko: Manitoba's Billy the Kid
In which we talk about the idea of the Canadian "Wild West", a contender for the Billy the Kid title of Manitoba, and Dennis Cooley's Bloody Jack - all in one episode! --- Support: Patreon (https://ww...
31 Juli 20231h 10min
'The Tenant Class', with Ricardo Tranjan
In which Patrick sits down with Ricardo Tranjan to talk about his new book, The Tenant Class. Ricardo is a political economist and senior researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. P...
23 Juli 20231h 8min
78 - 'A Discovery of Strangers': Encountering The North(west Passage)
WE'RE BACK! This time, our heroes talk about The Northwest Passage, another Rudy Wiebe novel (A Discovery of Strangers), and the meaning of the Canadian North. Your heroes haven't spoken face-to-fac...
16 Juli 20231h 36min
'Heart Berry Bling': Jenny Kay Dupuis on Indigenous Bead Work
In which Patrick sits down with Jenny Kay Dupuis to talk about her new book, Heart Berry Bling. Jenny is an award-winning, best-selling author, educator, artist, and well-sought after public speaker w...
2 Juli 202351min
