Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters

Canada is Boring

Comedy EN ↓ 499 episodes

Canada is boring? Nope. Canada is unhinged. Hosted by Rhys, a new Canadian with an outsider’s obsession for the country’s strangest stories, and Jesse, a proudly disengaged average Canadian, the show digs into the weirdest moments in Canadian history, politics, crime, culture, and folklore.   Part history show, part comedy podcast, part national identity crisis, Canada Is Boring is for anyone who likes their learning with jokes, their politics with chaos, and their Canadian facts deeply, deeply strange. The show has built a loyal audience by making Canadian stories feel surprising, accessible,...

Author

Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.canadaisboring.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

A Town Called Asbestos 22.11.2021

The story of the Asbestos strike of 1949, how it changed Quebec and how it helped establish the Trudeau family in Canadian Politics. Also, Rhys and Jesse discuss ways in which you shouldn't ingest Asbestos. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: http For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

The Incels Are Coming 15.11.2021

Often the butt of jokes, Incels have proven to be way more sinister than we could ever have imagined. Not many people realize that Canada helped give birth to the modern Incel movement. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoO For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Digging Up Mackenzie King 08.11.2021

We finally revisit one of Canada's most enigmatic Prime Ministers. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Guest: JJ Whitehead 05.11.2021

The amazing JJ Whitehead joined us for a fun interview. We covered his life, making it big in the UK comedy scene and his experiences as a writer for TV in Hollywood for the The Jim Jefferies Show. Check out his amazing Twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/jjwh For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Satan Runs A School In Ontario 01.11.2021

We cover the story of the Satanic Panic and how it's effecting an Iron Maiden fan/ Principal in Ontario. Help her here!https://www.change.org/p/dsbn-we-need-mrs-burnsInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: ht For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Halloween Special: The Valley Of The Headless Men 31.10.2021

We travel to the stunning Nahanni National Park, to learn about the legendary Valley of the Headless Men. For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reuse. Recycle. Dump. Forget 25.10.2021

Another crazy story, this week some global politics! In 2018 The Philippines sent 1,500 tones of illegal garbage back on a boat to Canada, ending a six-year dispute between the two countries. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9 For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

The Shawinigan Handshake Is Not A Euphemism 18.10.2021

The wonderful story of former Prime Minister Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien and his powerful, tooth rattling handshake. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network Page: h For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Elections Used to Be Crap 11.10.2021

We're back!!! As everyone awakes from an election nobody won, we look back at how bad things used to be. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/ For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Not a New Episode, Just An Update! 03.10.2021

Quick Update! We got sick, but new episodes coming soon!! For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Election Coverage: The Final Episode 19.09.2021

It's our final show before election day! Email: Canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.comOUR LIVE STREAM https://bit.ly/38eOR8cInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network Page For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Election Coverage: The Cream Of The Crop 18.09.2021

We discuss another bizarre PPC candidate. Steeped in far right online culture, alt right hate and designing video games in suburban Ontario. OUR LIVE STREAM https://bit.ly/38eOR8cEmail us! canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.comInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Election Coverage: Fun Liberals 17.09.2021

We talk about vandalism and spelling. OUR LIVE STREAM https://bit.ly/38eOR8cInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Election Coverage: Apathy Is Boring 16.09.2021

We interview Sam Reusch, Executive Director of Apathy Is Boring. A charity that encourages young people to vote. Can she break through Jesse's cynicism and who picked the 'is boring' name first? Find out more here: https://www.apathyisboring.com/ For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Election Coverage: Outside Help From Brexiteers 14.09.2021

Rhys has stumbled on the story of Erin O'Toole getting some foreign support in this election. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Website https://bit.ly/38eOR8cOur Frequency Netwo For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Election Coverage: Fun Facts! 13.09.2021

This election needs more fun facts!!!!Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Website https://bit.ly/38eOR8cOur Frequency Network Page: https://bit.ly/2UPsvqI For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Election Coverage: The PPC's Semen Retention Army 11.09.2021

Are you in the Saint John, New Brunswick area? Then we've got a great candidate to share with you! The big wig's at the PPC party top brass have hand picked a General in the Semen Retention Army to represent you! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Election Coverage: Last Minute Leadership Debate Chat 10.09.2021

We did a quick call to discuss the leadership debate! For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Election Coverage: Don't Throw Gravel 09.09.2021

It's getting closer!!! In this episode we talk about the gravel throwing fools hassling JT on the campaign trail. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Website https://bit.ly/38eOR8 For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Election Coverage: The Student Vote May Collapse 06.09.2021

The we discuss the cancellation of vote on campus program by elections Canada. Jesse talks about his informed voting choices. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Website https://bi For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Racing Into Bigfoot's Arms: A Bigfoot and Jason Kenny Erotic Fiction 04.09.2021

Another amazing listener has sent us a brand new erotic fiction! Keep em coming!!!Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Website https://bit.ly/38eOR8cOur Frequency Network Page: ht For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Election Coverage: GQ Turned Down O'Toole 03.09.2021

We talk about the 88 page PDF released by the Conservatives, with a cover that should one day be a heritage minute. Also, is Secure The Future a far-right dog whistle or a coincidence? Warning, it may rain knives. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitte For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Election Coverage: The Churchill Poll Trap Theory 01.09.2021

Fortunes have changed! The polls have flipped! What can the recent Nova Scotia provincial election and the 1945 UK election teach us? Also, Jesse uses the E word. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https:// For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Election Coverage: Doubling Down on Rants 30.08.2021

We're back in election mode, with some new rants around the ongoing campaign trail! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Website https://bit.ly/38eOR8cOur Frequency Network Page: h For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Bonus: The Unedited First Ever Live Show 27.08.2021

It's our live show!! The Ultimate Halifax Quiz, performed at Grand Parade, Halifax on August the 19th! Thanks to the HFX Civic Events Team, Sarah Maclellan, Travis Lindsay and Albert Coombes. For premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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