Canada is Boring

We had the opportunity to connect with Chrystia Freeland and chat about her love for romantacy novels, why Trump calls her "the killer," and how as a young woman she gave the KGB the slip. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee...

On his drive home, Rhys had a revelation: Canada needs a plan for when the U.S. inevitably invades. This week, Rhys lays out his entirely foolproof strategy to protect the nation—armed only with half-formed ideas, questionable logic, and a strong belief in Canadian ingenuity. From arming average Canadians Swiss style to recruiting global hackers, it’s a plan that probably wont work. All our links:...

Before Elon Musk was attempting to coup, his grandfather, Joshua N. Haldeman, was busy stirring up political trouble in 1930s Canada. This week, we explore how Haldeman went from chiropractor to outspoken leader of the Canadian technocracy movement—a radical political group that thought democracy needed to get phased out so an elite group of engineers and scientists could seize control of the enti...

Johnny “The Enforcer” Papalia was one of Canada’s most feared mobsters. From his rise in the Hamilton underworld to his brutal reign as a Mafia enforcer, this episode uncovers his deep ties to the American Mafia, his role in drug trafficking, extortion, and his ultimate downfall. We explore his ruthless tactics, the power struggles that defined his career, and the hit that ended it all. All our li...

In this episode, we sit down with Dominic Cardy , leader of the Future Party of Canada , to discuss his vision for the country’s political future. But we also talk pineapple ice-cream, VR headsets and airplanes. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes...

In this episode of Canada is Boring , we dive into a frosty phenomenon in the heart of Manitoba: Winnipeg’s unwavering love for Slurpees. Believe it or not, Winnipeg has been crowned the Slurpee Capital of the World —and not just once, but for over 20 consecutive years ! Why is this icy drink so beloved in a city that spends much of the year buried in snow? We’ll explore how Winnipeggers manage to...

We dive into one of Canada's most fascinating political curiosities: the Natural Law Party. What happens when yogic flying, transcendental meditation, and Canadian politics collide? A party platform that’s as quirky as it is oddly serene. Join us as we unravel the history, ideology, and downright weirdness of this New Age-inspired political movement. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This po...

In this episode, we dive into the unforgettable saga of Riley Merry, aka the "Potato Salad Guy," a Canadian legend in the making! Picture this: a rainy day in Halifax, a public event buzzing with anticipation, and one brave soul attempting to conquer the ultimate challenge—eating FIVE pounds of potato salad. Join us as we peel back the layers of this legendary tale. All our links: https://bio.to/c...

All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humo...

All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humo...

All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humo...

Arend and his wife Anneesa Feenstra relocated their family from Canada to Russia to escape perceived LGBT ideology encroachment. However, their dream soured when their bank accounts were reportedly frozen upon arrival. So what happened next? All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing...

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On December 9, 2012, a Japanese macaque wearing a shearling coat and a diaper was seen wandering the parking garage at an Ikea in North York, Toronto. This is his story... All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representati...

Dustin is of Canadian Ukrainian descent, his great-grandmother emigrated to Canada from Ukraine in 1927 to escape Stalin's collectivization policies. He joined the Canadian Forces, enlisting in January 2007, spending 15 years, beginning with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and ending as an Intelligence Operator involved in Cyber Intelligence and Warfare. His passion...

Jeffrey James Shuman pleaded guilty to seven robberies across GTA and Ottawa. Using his athletic skills to leap over banks counters and commit lightening fast robbery. He ran amok for 5 years in Canada and then fled to Switzerland. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that t...

Every year, Canadian's battle for the prestigious title of being crown 'Canada's Best Washroom'. A haven of peace, great design and innovation. An oasis in this crazy world. We explore some winners and what makes them the best place to lay cable. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I ack...

The  Great Amherst Mystery  was a notorious case of reported poltergeist activity centered on Esther Cox in Amherst, Nova Scotia, between 1878 and 1879. Jesse wants to believe but Rhys is a grouchy skeptic. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowle...

This is a bizarre story of unexpected consequences. In the 1920's the 3 Maritime Provinces still drove on the left, but the rest of Canada drove on the right. With times changing, they switched, which due to a series of unexpected circumstances led to free beef in Lunenberg County for a whole year. Buckle up. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created pur...

The Tim Horton's musical? Nostalgic fun or a step closer to corporate hell? All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The informatio...

In the 1920s, the rum-running Linken brothers - Louie and Otto - got caught in a blizzard. One of them lost a toe which ended up being preserved in a jar. In 1973, legend has it that Captain Dick Stevenson found the jar and came up with the idea of the Sourtoe Cocktail Club - an exclusive club, with one membership requirement.“You can drink it fast. You can drink it slow. But your lips must touch...

Yvonne, Annette, Cécile, Émilie and Marie Dionne were born two months premature on May 28, 1934 just outside Callander, Ontario to Olivia-Édouard and Elzire Dionne. When they were born, doctors didn’t even know quintuplets were possible, let alone able to survive outside of the womb. News of the unique birth was picked up by a local newspaper thanks to a tip-off from a relative of the father, and...

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 o...

The story of the man who has been convicted of drunk driving 21 times, believed to be the Canadian record.  All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information fea...

Richard Arthur Assman was a Canadian gas station employee whose name propelled him to celebrity status across North America for four months in 1995. All our links: https://bio.to/canboring This podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy o...