The *Unhinged* Side of Canada
Canada Is Boring
Canada Is Boring unearths the strangest, most entertaining moments in Canadian history, politics, and culture. Hosts Rhys and Jesse blend humor and chaos, making even the most bizarre stories engaging and accessible. Whether you're a lifelong Canadian or a curious outsider, prepare for unexpected laughs!
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Oct. 12, 2026
The Man Who Stole 1,300+ Canadian Artifacts
In this episode of Canada Is Boring, Rhys Waters and Jesse uncover the strange true story of John Mark Tillman, an affluent Fall River, Nova Scotia man who stole historical artifacts from universities, museums, libraries, and private collections across Atlantic Canada. The case came to light after an RCMP officer spotted a rare 1758 letter by General James Wolfe in Tillman’s car. A search of his home revealed a remarkable collection of stolen Canadian artifacts—including rare manuscripts, histo
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Sept. 28, 2026
The Parkdale Murder Mystery - Part 1
On October 6, 1894, 18-year-old Frank Westwood answered the door of his family's Toronto mansion, Lakeside Hall in Parkdale. Someone standing outside shot him through the gap left by the door chain. In part one of this two-part Victorian true crime story on Canada Is Boring, Rhys Waters takes Jesse Harley through the Parkdale Mystery, the Toronto murder that caused a newspaper frenzy in 1890s Canada. Before Frank died of his stomach wound, he described the gunman as a man in dark clothes with a
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Sept. 14, 2026
The Intergalactic Politics of Count Binface (Premium)
Rhys and Jesse dive into the surreal and surprisingly inspiring story of Count Binface, the intergalactic space warrior with a bin for a head who keeps showing up on UK ballot papers. Starting from the obscure 1984 sci‑fi film Hyperspace and the original character Lord Buckethead, they trace how a low‑budget movie villain evolved into a viral political figure who has stood against multiple UK prime ministers and, most recently, Nigel Farage. Along the way, they unpack the darker side of UK poli
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Sept. 7, 2026
How a Tiny Canadian Community Took on a Drug Dealer
Mob Justice on Grand Manan Island
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Aug. 31, 2026
Eccentric Millionaire’s Bizarre Baby Contest in Depression-Era Canada
Eccentric Millionaire’s Bizarre Baby Contest in Depression-Era Canada In this episode of Canada Is Boring, Rhys Waters and Jesse Harley dive into the unbelievable true story of Charles Vance Miller, a wealthy and eccentric Toronto lawyer whose bizarre will triggered one of the strangest competitions in Canadian history: The Great Stork Derby. Miller, a successful Toronto lawyer, O’Keefe Brewery investor, and racehorse owner, used his fortune to play elaborate pranks that tested people’s greed,
Ep. 531 Reviews
- Kyov239
- March 11, 2025
- Ptenne
- Aug. 23, 2020
Unexpected surprise
As a Canadian living in the USA but planning a move back ‘home’ as soon as the border opens back up, I stumbled on to this podcast to familiarize myself with the politics and only 1 episode in but grinning ear to ear and laughing all the way through it! These guys are clever, hilarious and even informative!
- CDNChickMags
- March 11, 2021
My favorite podcast!!
I love this sticking this podcast in my ear holes, happy 1st birthday too! Reese I have a feeling you read all your reviews so if you do I want to thank you for dragging Reese along to create my favorite podcast! Really you guys are a great reprieve from online class
- shpoops
- April 13, 2021
Finally! A Canadian Politics podcast that isn't boring
The hosts are engaging, funny, and knowledgeable. A show that won't put you to sleep! Keep up the great work.
- DeludedMythos
- Feb. 7, 2022
- Mr. Whitts
- March 7, 2023
I’m 12 years old and loving this podcast
I started listening in august of 2022 and I’ve completely caught up by September my mother thinks it’s crazy that I listen to this stuff and sometimes we listen to it together. And yes, I am twelve years old I kinda hope in the youngest listener.
- imadragon_11
- Dec. 22, 2022
Started form the bottom now we are where I guess Eh!
So shout out to my good friend Matt for introducing me to this show, I started Ep 1 in late September 2022 and now here in mid November 2022, I’ve just caught up to the latest episode. I absolutely love this podcast. Non stops laughs with a side of slightly useful information! Even if you guys claim to not take every fact at face value, it’s still very interesting to learn about this country laughable and slightly depressing history! I’m in the middle when it comes to politics of not caring to c
- Brandon Poirier
- Nov. 19, 2022
Hilarious!
Canadian Politics is… Entertaining! To make Canadian politics and history interesting can’t be an easy feat, but these guys even manage to make it funny! Hosted by a grown up Stewie Griffin and an equally funny, if confused Canadian, This podcast has me in tears. I’m hooked!
- BruceWayne1
- Oct. 4, 2022
Great to binge
This podcast was awesome to binge and keep me entertained as I drove across eastern Canada for 14 hours. Now I’m addicted. Great fun.
- Greenwood Cooks
- Sept. 10, 2022
Canadian citizenship test prep?
I became a Canadian citizen recently and wish I had known about this podcast when I was studying for the citizenship test. You guys offer more information and a much better sense of the national culture than the test prep book. You make me proud to be Canadian!
- Erin with a K
- Aug. 28, 2022
Canadian Culture
I know Canadians don’t like talking about our feelings, but I really enjoyed the episode about how to talk to Canadians. It was extremely funny.
- LcoyoteS
- June 10, 2023
If I could...
I would leave 11 stars. New listener, laughing my cold ass off listening in. Don’t freak, eh; I'll order a T-shirt as soon as I can get my freaking act together. I'm a Kootenays BC mountain dweller, temporarily in Calgary. KCulture shock! I could tell you stories. Totally out of my natural habitat. It's as if I landed on a new planet. I grew up in Calgary but 8 years of change ...yeah. Ahhhh!! Homesick! Anyhoo, love you 2 silly blokes.
- Monica (like Phoney-kah with an M)
- Dec. 8, 2025
Fun!
It’s hard to find a funny podcast and I’m happy I stumbled upon this one. My mother followed American politics because she always told me, “Canadian politics is boring.” I’ve found out she was wrong about that, it’s really quite interesting, especially when these two guys discuss it. Thanks for making me laugh at life.
- McCleodClan
- July 28, 2023
Rhys temper
After listening to one of the election coverage pods I would love to be one of his kids cause it feels like if he scolded me I would burst out laughing
- GolfAlberta
- Aug. 4, 2023
Rob Goodman
excellent guest and great questions. I just wish it could have been longer. Im ordering his book now
- Michele Challis
- Aug. 11, 2023
Canadian politics is murder
This was a great 3 part series. thanks for another dump of weird Canadian facts that I can use to annoy my wife with. Maybe we get a series of Weird and Wild Canadian heists or Dumb crimes? There has to be some Super Troopers 2 level of Canadian criminal hijinks to explore. Anyways, I thank you and the wife curses you. That is the highest praise you can get I think.
- Paul
- Aug. 11, 2023
Welsh Wonders and Apathetic Amusement
Rhys adds a touch of Welsh magic, making even the dullest political discussions sound as captivating as a dragon sighting in Cardiff. Grab your toque, sip your double-double, and get ready to be mildly entertained.
- Bret
- Aug. 27, 2023
Where in the world is Jesse Harley?
Can we make a banishment fund for Jesse? He must watch the movie Hostel while staying in hostels and give daily Polaroid evidence of him mulling over his life choices and infiltration of the PPC party.
- Pierre Poutine
- Jan. 23, 2024
- Marc
- Feb. 20, 2024
Very good and epic
Such an entertaining podcast. Rhys and Jessie are the best. I hope you’ll come get hammered with me at porter’s lake when I’m out there next summer🥰
- Daddy harambe
- Feb. 18, 2024
- car1199
- Feb. 15, 2024
ACCEPTABLE ORGANIC MADE INFORMATION BROADCAST
THIS IS AN ACCEPTABLE ORGANIC MADE INFORMATION BROADCAST. IT REGULARLY PROVIDES ACCURATE DATA ON THE HUMAN TERRITORY CURRENTLY DESIGNATED CANADA. THE RELEVANCY OF THIS DATA MAY ALSO INCLUDE ORGANICALLY SYNTHESIZED HUMOR OF A QUALITATIVELY ACCEPTABLE GRADE AT RANDOM INTERVALS. REGULAR CONSUMPTION OF THIS DATA IS MODERATELY RECOMMENDED.
- I AM HUMAN.
- Nov. 11, 2024
Canada really is boring, but its better than losing my junk.
Look, I'm gonna be brutally honest with you people. I only really listened to about twenty minutes of the podcast before I came here to post up this review - not because I really like it but because some old woman I accidentally hit with my car (she'll be fine eventually) put some kind of ancient curse on me to make my weiner rot and drop off unless I give a good review of this podcast. Anyways, sure James and Ryan - your podcast is pretty interesting and I learned a lot about your country i
- LooseNoodleLarry
- Dec. 2, 2024
Such a good ,smart and handsome pair of podcasters
Recently one of my grandsons told me that as long as we are staying here in Canada until the troubles at home are resolved. (Слава Украине!) I honestly didn't take him too seriously because I've had many of my family move here and told me all about Canada, and I already thought it was boring.. I thought you two would prove me right so I didn't bother at first. I listened to your episode about your Prime Minister being a pugilist and was pleasantly surprised in what an entertaining tale it wa
- Love, your unofficial Grandma Baba Yegah
- Dec. 26, 2024