Canardian
Canardian is the podcast gossiping about Canadian hometowns. Join Kattie Laur as she and her guests unravel the juiciest stories about Canadian cities and towns, from “trusted” sources like eyewitness testimony, community Facebook groups, hometown Subreddits, and Wikipedia. Selected as one of Apple Podcasts "Favourites of 2024 so far".Returning April 7, 2025!Made in Canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Sun, March 23, 2025
Canardian is back! [Season 2 Trailer]
Canadians have been through a lot lately—long winters, aggressive geese, and now, apparently, the U.S. thinking they can just have us? Yeah, no. If there was ever a time to celebrate the weird and wonderful Canadian identity… It's now . Good thing Canardian is officially returning with its second season on April 7, 2025 to do exactly that! Join Kattie and her guests as they go even deeper into the quirks, chaos, and completely unhinged moments that make Canadian hometowns and their residents who they are, from Brantford ON and White Rock BC, to La Ronge SK, Truro NS, and more — featuring special guests inlcuding; Falen Johnson (CBC’s Secret Life of Canada), JD Montgrand (Actors & Ancestors, HBO’s True Detective), Sandy Hudson (Sandy & Nora Talk Politics), John Cullen (Comedian, Broomgate), and many more. Season 2 of Canardian is coming to your favourite podcast app beginning April 7th, AND you can watch the LIVE PREMIERE of Season 2 episodes a day early on Youtube Sundays at 8PM ET, starting April 6th. See you around town! ------ VIDEO EDITOR & POD THE NORTH INTERN: Shivani Mullerpatan ARTWORK: Brad Cousins THEME SONG & MUSIC: Mark Allin and People Like Us . Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Mon, March 17, 2025
North Bay, ON - Clean Drinking Water and Truck Culture (Ft. Water First) [Podcasthon 2025]
Canardian is joined by Sarah Jayne Kendall, Director of Community Engagement at Water First , Canada’s leading charity dedicated to working in partnership with Indigenous communities to address local water challenges through education, training and meaningful collaboration. SJ joins the show not only highlight the important work that Water First is doing in Canada, but OF COURSE, to dish about her hometown of North Bay, Ontario; why people either love it or hate it, and it's unapologetic truck culture. PLUS a special announcement about season 2! This special bonus episode is part of Podcasthon 2025 , a global wave of podcasters using their platforms to highlight incredible non-profits around the world and in their communities. [https://podcasthon.org/] Learn more about Water First here: https://waterfirst.ngo/ ------ VIDEO EDITOR & POD THE NORTH INTERN: Shivani Mullerpatan ARTWORK: Brad Cousins THEME SONG & MUSIC: Mark Allin and People Like Us . Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com CW: This podcast relies on internet research and word of mouth from a variety of places. It is not 100% reliably fact checked. If anything notable comes up for you as you’re listening, to jot it down and take it as your sign to get curious about Canada’s roots and the history of the land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Mon, September 09, 2024
Halifax, NS: The perils of rickshaw driving, donairs, and Harry Houdini (Ft. Canada is Boring Podcast)
Halifax, Nova Scotia: known for its iconic Atlantic harbourfront, bar hopping, and rich history. In this very special bonus episode of Canardian in collaboration with Canada is Boring, Halifax-locals Rhys Waters and Jesse Harley join Kattie Laur to discuss the cities unfortunate impact on famed escape-artist Harry Houdini, a donair mascot that fueled a national bidding war, the traumatizing work of rickshaw driving. Listen to Jesse and Rhys on Canada is Boring on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from Canada is Boring here: https://www.canadianpoliticsisboring.com/ Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North , the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins. The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Thanks to Acast for supporting Canardian! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E12 · Mon, June 24, 2024
Surrey / North Delta, BC: It's the same damn thing (Ft. Arshy Mann)
Surrey, BC and North Delta, BC: two places seperated only by the invisible border that is Scott Rd. In this season finale of Canardian, Arshy Mann, host and producer of COMMONS, joins the show to discuss the Surrey Jack, wildy rampant racism, wishy-washy police departments, "Hell Night", and way more! Listen to Arshy's podcast, COMMONS , on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from Canadaland here: https://www.canadaland.com/ Listen to Canadian History Ehx on your favourite podcast platform! Links: r/Vancouver: Why does North Delta exist? Internment of Japanese Canadians r/SurreyBC: What's with the Surrey RCMP transition to police? why such a scandal? r/SurreyBC: Why do people hate Surrey? OPINION: Time to end Hell Night "Hell Night": Everyone's Responsibility South Delta teens' annual Hell Night has "become more destructive over the years": police Ex-Surrey Mountie facing 13 charges after anti-corruption probe Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North , the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins.</
S1 E11 · Mon, June 17, 2024
Sault Ste. Marie, ON: So effin good (ft. Douglas Soltys)
Sault Ste. Marie. Population 71,000. A place best known as the hometown of Roberta Bondar, the first woman in space, Treble Charger, and countless NHL players. Douglas Soltys, host of The BetaKit Podcast, joins the show ( instead of going to therapy) to discuss the best pizza in town, being a 90s indie rock kid, destructive hockey teams, and WAY more. Listen to Douglas's podcast, The BetaKit Podcast , on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from BetaKit here: https://betakit.com/ Links: Home Slice: A Sault Pizza Documentary Northern hockey association adopts rules of conduct for players during hotel stays Jordan Nolan Instagram Turtles five feet across! Early animal oddities that made the Sault . . . er . . . famous Facebook: Idiots of Sault Ste Marie Facebook: Are We Dating The Same Guy? | Sudbury / North Bay / Sault Ste Marie Ontario Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North , the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins. The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E10 · Mon, June 10, 2024
Montreal, QC and Kitchener, ON: The directions do not exist (ft. Andre Goulet)
Kitchener, ON and Montreal, QC: two of Andre Goulet's many hometowns. The Harbinger Media Network Executive Director and host of various podcasts joins the show to discuss... infrastructure??? Other points of discussion include Montreal's wrong directions and snowplow corruption. Listen to Andre's podcast, Harbinger Showcase , on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from Andre: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/ https://www.unrigged.ca/ Links: Canadian Encyclopedia: Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener Waterloo – Random Facts 31 Facts About Kitchener r/Waterloo: Why are the roads so bendy? Montreal Plugged Over 111,000 Potholes This Spring — Now The City Looks Less Like The Moon With the Sicilian Mafia in Decline, Who Is Running the Mob in Montreal? r/AskaCanadian: How strong is the Mafia in Montreal? Quebec dairy mogul Lino Saputo had secret past dealings with U.S. mobster Joe Bonanno, then lied about it Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North , the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Sha
S1 E9 · Mon, June 03, 2024
Whitehorse, YK: That one time at Lizards (ft. Niko Stratis)
Whitehorse, Yukon. Population 28,000. A place best known for the Sourtoe Cocktail, and home to more than 40 species of birds that cannot be found anywhere else in the world?! Niko Stratis , freelance writer and host of Blue Eyes Crying By The Chips, joins the show to discuss the Whitehorse dating scene, ending up at Lizards, the Trump family's very "Trumpy" legacy in the Yukon, and more! Listen to Niko's podcast, Blue Eyes Crying By The Chips , on your favourite podcast platform now! Fin more from Niko here: https://www.nikostratis.com/ Links: r/Yukon: What are the best and worst parts about living in Whitehorse or the Yukon? r/Yukon: Activities and clubs in Whitehorse Yukon Quest dog sled race changes mandatory rest times Inside the wild Canadian past of the Trump family Donald Trump's grandfather ran Canadian brothel during gold rush, author says The history of the Sourtoe Cocktail: a shot of whiskey garnished with a human toe Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North , the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins. The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E8 · Mon, May 27, 2024
Ancaster, ON: Saturday night's for fighting (ft. Maddy Foley)
Ancaster, Ontario. Population 40,557. One of the oldest towns in the province of Ontario, founded in 1793. Maddy Foley , cohost of 30 Going On 13 , joins the show to discuss the "co-op of Karens", unruly teens at the Ancaster Fair, the sketchy, spooky goings-ons at the Hermitage, and more! Listen to Maddy's podcast, 30 Going On 13 , on your favourite podcast platform now! Follow Maddy on Instagram @ maddalunes Links: r/Hamilton: Why don't we like Ancaster? r/Hamilton: Does anyone know what happened at the Ancaster Fair on Saturday night? r/BurlingtonON: Saturday night: Gen-Z mobs at the Ancaster Fall Fair Police warn fairgoers of violence and robberies at Hamilton festivals involving teens Police investigating swarmings at Ancaster Fair, days after issuing warning about rise in violence at community festivals Increasing Aggressive Behaviour by Youth at County Fairs True Canadian Ghost Stories: Shadow Figures at the Haunted Hermitage in Ancaster, Ontario Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North , the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie La
S1 E7 · Mon, May 20, 2024
Orleans, ON: Mallrats and jacket racoons (ft. Erin Hynes)
Orléans, Ontario. Population 125,937. A community at the east end of Ottawa, Canada’s capital, along the Ottawa River, founded in the 1830s. Erin Hynes , host and creator of Curious Tourism , joins the show to discuss suburban "rivitalilzation strategy", Place D’Orleans' indelible mark on teenhood, and the iconic Rideau Street McDonalds (RIP). Listen to Erin's podcast, Curious Tourism , on your favourite podcast platform now! Learn more about Erin here: pinatravels.org Links: r/ottawa St. Joseph Boulevard Corridor Study 3.0 Revitalization Strategy Amazing Race: Orleans Viral video shows a man holding a raccoon at the Rideau Street McDonalds End of an era: Rideau Street McDonald's officially closes Seniors - Kittens and Shy Cats Rescue If you love this podcast, you'll probably love Sorry About the Murder , a new original production from TA2 coming out May 17th. Look for it on your favourite podcast app! Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North , the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins. The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. </p
S1 E6 · Mon, May 13, 2024
Oakville, ON: French sand and raw human men (ft. Trevor Campbell)
Oakville, Ontario. Population 213,759. A place best known as one of the richest suburbs in GTA: home to Drake’s mom, Hockey Night In Canada’s Ron MacLean, and Body Break's Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod! Trevor Campbell , host of You Made Me Queer! joins the show to discuss Ontario's strangest mascot, the sketchy Furtune Teller of Lakeshore road, and soft fruit. Listen to Trevor's podcast, You Made Me Queer !, on your favourite podcast platform now! Learn more about Trevor here: trevorcampbell.ca Links: REDDIT: What is it like to live in Oakville? New mascot, Oakville's EAB REDDIT: Update: Fortune Teller Preyed upon victim’s vulnerable situation’: Suspected Oakville fortune teller arrested City of Oakville: Emerald Ash Borer If you love this podcast, you'll probably love Sorry About the Murder , a new original production from TA2 coming out May 17th. Look for it on your favourite podcast app! Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North , the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins. The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info
S1 E5 · Mon, May 06, 2024
Winchester Springs, ON: Kissing hometown hotties (ft. Kaitlin Prest)
Winchester Springs - population somewhere around 100 peoeple. A place best known for corn fields, long lost springs, and horny teenagers. Kaitlin Prest , Creator of The Shadows on CBC, The Heart on Radiotopia, and the director of her studio, Mermaid Palace, joins the show to discuss best friends and boyfriends past, kissing Carnies at Winchester Dairyfest, and more! Listen to Kaitlin's podcast, The Heart , on your favourite podcast platform now! Learn more about Kaitlin here: mermaidpalace.org Links: Winchester Springs in hot water Winchester Dairyfest Winchester Dairyfest Facebook Page: Fortnite Tournament Facebook Group: What's up, Winchester? Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North , the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins. The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 E4 · Mon, April 29, 2024
Pickering, ON: It's the tiles for me (ft. Chidinma Azubuike)
Pickering, Ontario, population: 99,186. A place best known for its cute little waterfront, nuclear plant, and Canadian Pop icon, Shawn Mendez! Chidinma Azubuike , host and creator of But What Do I Know? , joins the show to discuss how much Pickering is giving Springfield , whether or not the dads are okay, attempted murder, and more! Listen to Chidinma's podcast, But What Do I Know? , on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from Chidinma at bwdikpodcast.com Links: Durham Tourism: City of Pickering Nautical Village Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club Facebook Group: Pickering & Ajax Dad's Wikipedia: Shawn Mendes Human error to blame for Pickering nuclear plant emergency alert BEHIND THE CRIMES: The bizarre story of the sinister ‘dungeon house’ Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North , the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins. The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.
S1 E3 · Mon, April 22, 2024
Stanstead, QC: A picturesque hamlet in decline (ft. Jordan Heath-Rawlings)
Standstead, Quebec. Population just under 3000 people. A place best known as an odd little border town, as the birthplace of the first automobile ever built in Canada, and for the Verger Heath Orchard (number 1 on TripAdvisor)! Jordan Heath-Rawlings , Executive Producer of the Frequency Podcast Network and host of The Big Story and In This Economy?! , joins the show to discuss Standsteads limited restaurant options, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House , flower pots, and more! Listen to Jordan's podcasts, The Big Story and In This Economy?! , on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from Jordan and The Frequency Podcast Network at frequencypodcastnetwork.com Links: Tiny community on US-Canada border cut in half by Covid restrictions Stanstead, buy and sell (quebec,canada) Wikipedia: Haskell Free Library and Opera House Drinking Tips for Teens: Border Story Story Drinking Tips for Teens: Stanstead border goes to pot A Small Canadian Town Right On The US Border Says It's Actually Thriving With The Closure As countries stay locked d
S1 E2 · Mon, April 15, 2024
Winnipeg, MB: We don't cough up our jewels freely (ft. Rick Harp)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, population: 841,000. A place best known for the Winnipeg Jets and Honey Dill sauce. Rick Har p, host and creator of MediaINDIGENA , joins the show to discuss Winnipeg's strangest sightings, the Legislature buildings connection to Freemasons, what will take the place of the fallen statue of Queen Elizabeth, and more! Listen to Rick's podcast, MediaINDIGENA , on your favourite podcast platform now! Find more from Rick at mediaindigena.com Links: Reddit: Winnipeg: love it or hate it? Why? Reddit: 8 things I wish I knew before I left Winnipeg Reddit: Does Winnipeg have any urban legends? Hermetic Code Tours of MB Legislative Building Canadiana: Winnipeg's Secret Code Canada Explore: The Masonic Mysteries of the Legislative Building in Winnipeg - Manitoba, Canada Canadian Architect: As above, so below Naked man steals ambulance in Winnipeg Winnipeg man steals fire truck, allegedly attempts to hit pedestrians Mysterious masterpiece: The MB. Legislature Submissions for the Local Correspondent Audio Contest are now open! To learn more, visit canadaland.com/audiocontest and follow @CanadaLabs on Instagram to stay in the loop. Canardian is the flagship podcast of <a href="https://podthenorth.substack.com/
S1 E1 · Mon, April 08, 2024
Southeast Calgary, AB: If he wanted to he would (ft. Jess Schmidt)
McKenzie Lake, Calgary, Alberta: Population 13,290. A place best known for its 43 acre lake with sandy beaches, 80 person capacity Beach Club, and practically no restaurants (according to Google Maps). Jess Schmidt , host and creator of Rooked: The Cheaters Gambit , joins the show to discuss fake lakes, Alberta's most iconic ranching lifestyle influencers, Calgary's Southeast suburbs' spookiest hot spots, and more! Listen to Jess's podcast, Rooked: The Cheaters Gambit , on your favourite podcast platform now! Learn more about Jess here: jessdoespodcasting.com Links: McKenzie Lake (Reddit) McKenzie Lake Residents Association Fish Creek Provincial Park Fish Creek Provincial Park History Fish Creek (Twitter) Fish Creek Facts Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant Treaty 7 Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North , the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorth Email Kattie at podthenorth@substack.com The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins. The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;'
Trailer · Wed, March 13, 2024
Introducing: Canardian
Canardian is the podcast gossiping about Canadian hometowns. Join Kattie Laur in this first season of 12 episodes, as she discusses the hometowns of her guests of notable Canadian podcast people, and unravels the juicy stories about them from “trusted” sources like eyewitness testimony, community Facebook groups, hometown Subreddits and Wikipedia. Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem. Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcast news! The Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins. The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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