A glorious, chaotic, maple-flavoured blast through the weird world of Canada Is Boring. This Podcast Intro Megamix brings together some of our favourite episode openings, featuring strange Canadian history, baffling crimes, political nonsense, cryptids, scandals, forgotten legends, cursed local stories, and the kind of national weirdness that proves Canada is…
In 1977 Saint-Tropez, a dentist's wife vanished. An amateur psychic, Maria Duval, used a pendulum to find her, catapulting her to fame for her uncanny predictions and ability to locate missing persons and items. #SaintTropez #Mystery #ColdCase #Psychic
Rhys Waters and Jesse Harley hilariously tackle the 'boring' stereotype of Canada. What happens when perceived dullness meets unexpected wit? #CanadasBoring #ComedyCanada #Humor #CanadianCulture
In this episode of Canada Is Boring, Rhys and Jesse dive into the bizarre, lucrative world of psychic mail-order scams led by one of Canada’s most successful fraudsters, Patrice Runner. Starting with his obsession with old-school magazine ads and get-rich-quick schemes, we follow Runner’s journey to partnering with celebrity psychic…
US government investigates Patrice Runner for widespread scams across North America. Arrested in Ibiza, convicted on multiple fraud charges. Justice served. #PatriceRunner #ScamInvestigation #FraudCharges #JusticeServed #CrimeNews
The Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline proposed a route through Canada, sparking significant opposition over environmental and Indigenous rights concerns. A complex energy project with a humorous twist. #NorthernGateway #Pipelines #Canada #EnergyPolicy #Environment
Shocking allegations: CSIS allegedly spied on environmental protestors and shared intel with oil companies. A disturbing look into the lines blurred between national security and corporate interests. #CSIS #EnvironmentalProtest #CorporateGreed #NationalSecurity #Scandal
In this special friends–only episode of Canada Is Boring, Rhys and Jesse dig into the story of how CSIS, Canada’s spy agency, allegedly spied on Indigenous and environmental activists protesting the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, and then shared that information with oil companies and the National Energy Board. They walk…
Remember when social media felt like peak creativity? From viral trends to legendary tweets like Norm Kelly's ode to a fallen raccoon, those were the days. What made it so special? #SocialMedia #ViralTrends #NormKelly #InternetHistory #Humor
Rhys and Jesse dive into the legendary Canadian documentary Project Grizzly and the life of its unforgettable star, Troy Hurtubise—the man who spent years and thousands of dollars building bear-proof armor so he could safely get face-to-face with grizzlies. They cover: Troy’s near-fatal first encounter with a grizzly and how…
Released from prison, he robbed banks and shot people. Offered a chance to fight in WWI, he deserted and committed more crimes in England before returning to Canada. #CrimeHistory #WorldWarI #Desertion #CriminalBehavior
Described as a 'malicious little bastard' by peers, this young individual's childhood troubles escalated rapidly. By 17, convictions included burglary and attempted maiming, foreshadowing a dangerous path. #TroubledYouth #CrimeHistory #YoungOffender #CriminalMind
This week, we delve into the legend of Red Ryan, a criminal whose wrongdoings echo from old-timey tales. Discover the infamous Canadian figure. #RedRyan #CanadianHistory #CrimeStories #TrueCrime #PodcastHighlights
He robbed banks while his new public life unfolded. By 1936, things escalated—he killed a man and wounded his son while attempting to steal a high-powered car for future robberies. #PublicEnemy #JohnDillinger #CrimeHistory #BankRobbery #TrueCrime
Rhys and Jesse dive into the wild life of Red Ryan, a Toronto-born hooligan who grew into one of Canada’s most notorious early 20th‑century criminals. From leading street gangs at 10, to hard labor in Kingston Penitentiary, to a wartime desertion and a “most daring” prison break that even inspired…
What started as a dead animal on the street transformed into an unforgettable celebration of Canadian nature. Witness the wild evolution of a unique event. #CanadianNature #WildCelebration #UniqueEvents #AnimalEncounter
What starts with a quiet moment of reflection transforms into a vibrant testament of connection. See how a simple memorial blossoms into a powerful shared experience. #Memorial #Community #Connection #Participation #ArtInstallation
A touching tribute: a street vigil for a departed raccoon, surprisingly embraced by a public figure. This unusual event has captured hearts and sparked conversation online. #RaccoonVigil #CommunityLove #ViralMoment #UnusualTribute
Guess who created an epic tunnel? The answer is Alton McDonald, famously known as the 'Lord of the Underground'. Uncover the mystery of his subterranean creations. #AltonMcDonald #LordOfTheUnderground #TunnelMystery #UndergroundCreations
Discover the story behind 'the tunneler'—Justin Bieber's quest for privacy. Learn how he created the 'Bieber Tunnel' to escape public life and find a personal sanctuary. #JustinBieber #CelebritySecrets #BieberTunnel #Privacy
A Canadian Olympic hopeful walks away from the slopes and into the heart of a violent international drug cartel. Rhysand Jesse trace Ryan James Wedlake’s path from Thunder Bay ski kid to Sinaloa lieutenant, weaving together family privilege, failed glory at Salt Lake City, cannabis grow ops, Hawala money transfers,…
Biblical plagues? Not everyone's cup of tea. But the 1874 locust swarm that devoured the prairies? That's a whole different story. Imagine skies darkened, food gone, and plague spreading. #LocustPlague #History #1874Plague #PrairieLife #NaturalDisasters
Cutting corners and prioritizing cost-saving over quality. This approach squeezes every penny, even if it means using inferior materials like styrofoam for hash browns. #CostCutting #BusinessEthics #ProfitMaximization #CorporateGreed
