The Canadian Gothic

When Jula inherited her late father’s massive record collection she found more than just a library of music; it was a gateway to his life and passions. This past summer, Jula decided to start exploring the collection, and share her reactions to the music on her social media accounts. But, it exploded. Almost immediately she became a viral sensation with hundreds of thousands of music lovers connec...

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; an Edmonton porch pirate’s stinky loot Canadian Christmas package chaos Grinches in Vancouver the best story of 2024 Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nighttim...

In Encounters with CREEPS, Nighttime listeners are invited to share their unsettling experiences with the many CREEPS lurking in everyday life. In this episode, Jordan and Madelayne Klein unpack the 23rd volume of your Encounters with CREEPS. This time, we’ve got a CREEP arranging a private concert, a CREEP mentioning yogurt, a CREEP getting an international license, and so much more. Submit your...

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the impatient dog three tales of Canadians behaving badly the WORLD CHAMPION (of Microsoft Excel) Christmas censorship Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nightt...

Near Owen Sound, Ontario, 1988 On April 26th, 1988, a man was shot and killed in a remote cabin deep in rural Ontario—a single act of violence that raised more questions than answers. Four witnesses were in the cabin that night, but their stories didn’t add up. They contradicted each other, and as the investigation continued, they even contradicted themselves. At the center of this confusing and u...

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the killing of a rabbit in Nanaimo waterslide weight limit enforcement an 80 year old speed demon a 93 year old youtuber Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nigh...

Medicine Hat, Alberta, 2006 The Richardson Family murders stunned the country with both its brutality and unexpected perpetrators. We explore the details of the case, including the tragic deaths of Marc and Debra Richardson and their 8-year-old son Jacob. The investigation revealed a chilling motive tied to the couple's 12-year-old daughter and her 23-year-old boyfriend, Jeremy Steinke. In this ep...

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; Cosmetic Surgeons at dog parks Baby shark as private property defense Dorchester, NB’s weird sign the conclusion to Randy’s Airbnb issue Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo:...

A workplace death at a Halifax, Nova Scotia Walmart has become international news due to the incident’s unimaginably horrific circumstances. 19 year old Gursimran Kaur and her mother worked together at a Halifax Walmart. During their evening shift on Oct 19th, Gursimran’s mother grew increasingly worried after not seeing her daughter for over an hour. She searched the store, asking coworkers for h...

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the adorable invasion of Selkirk, Manitoba a deer in a safety vest Quebec’s ding-dong-ditch trial Justice for Canada’s scammed Taylor Swift fans Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voic...

Taylor Samson, a university student, tells his girlfriend he’ll be back soon and leaves carrying a duffel bag she assumes contains marijuana. When he never returns, fears grow that he was the victim of a drug deal gone wrong. The investigation quickly becomes one of Nova Scotia’s most high-profile murder trials, involving two Dalhousie University students: Taylor, the victim, and William Sandeson,...

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 Taylor Samson, a local university student, tells his girlfriend he has to run out for a moment and that he wouldn’t be long. When she see’s him exiting the apartment carrying a large duffel bag, she assumes it contains marijuana. When he fails to return home that night.. or ever again, she, and many others in Taylor’s life, begin to suspect he was the v...

When one hears a story like that of Taylor's murder it's hard to not digest the twists, turns, and surprise the way you would a work of fiction. In part one and two, Kayla and I made a point to discuss the character of Taylor Samson, and the role he played in the lives of many who stand heartbroken on the sidelines of this case. But, two people removed from the story can only take that so far. For...

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 Taylor Samson, a local university student, tells his girlfriend he has to run out for a moment and that he wouldn’t be long. When she see’s him exiting the apartment carrying a large duffel bag, she assumes it contains marijuana. When he fails to return home that night.. or ever again, she, and many others in Taylor’s life, begin to suspect he was the v...

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 Taylor Samson, a local university student, tells his girlfriend he has to run out for a moment and that he wouldn’t be long. When she see’s him exiting the apartment carrying a large duffel bag, she assumes it contains marijuana. When he fails to return home that night.. or ever again, she, and many others in Taylor’s life, begin to suspect he was the v...

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the amputation of the wrong leg the dog sitting adult content creator racoons on fentanyl a cat infestation in Ontario dumb Americans in a bear costume Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send...

In Encounters with CREEPS, Nighttime listeners are invited to share their unsettling experiences with the many CREEPS lurking in everyday life. In this episode, Jordan and Madelayne Klein unpack the 22nd volume of your Encounters with CREEPS. This time, we’ve got a CREEP in a hostel, a CREEP at a lake, a CREEP with a lighter, and much more. Submit your creep encounter: nighttimepodcast.com/contact...

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; stuffed bears stuffed in a wall camel toe toonies: Solved the hockey card holy grail AGAIN more Canadian butter thefts Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nightt...

Sydney, Nova Scotia, 1992  When 18 year old McDonald's employee Derek Wood finished his shift, he lingered for a time in the closed restaurant before exiting. Unknown to the staff remaining to complete overnight tasks, Derek had propped open a basement door and in a matter of moments he would return with two friends armed with knives, a shovel, and a gun. The resulting robbery gone wrong will lead...

Sydney, Nova Scotia, 1992  When 18 year old McDonald's employee Derek Wood finished his shift, he lingered for a time in the closed restaurant before exiting. Unknown to the staff remaining to complete overnight tasks, Derek had propped open a basement door and in a matter of moments he would return with two friends armed with knives, a shovel, and a gun. The resulting robbery gone wrong will lead...

When 18 year old McDonald's employee Derek Wood finished his shift, he lingered for a time in the closed restaurant before exiting. Unknown to the staff remaining to complete overnight tasks, Derek had propped open a basement door and in a matter of moments he would return with two friends armed with knives, a shovel, and a gun. The resulting robbery gone wrong will lead to mass murder and an enti...

In this episode your hosts discuss; Moncton’s “too scary” decorations (and some weird notes) Canada’s best and worst halloween treats the feds that won’t stop paying an egged house Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com...

In this episode of Nighttime, we delve into the tragic story of Brenda Tatlock whose life was cut short by her husband, former RCMP officer Mike Burke. Brenda’s daughter, Ashley Whitten, joins us to share her mother’s story—a story that highlights the insidious, often hidden nature of domestic violence. Ashley opens up about her journey through loss and her hope that her mother’s murder can bring...

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; Canada’s first technoviction? turkey terror in Ottawa impaired operation of a zamboni rotten meat and flies Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nighttimepodcast....

A workplace death at a Halifax, Nova Scotia Walmart has become international news due to the incidents unimaginably horrific circumstances. 19 year old Gursimran Kaur and her mother worked together at a Halifax Walmart. During their evening shift on Oct 19th, Gursimran’s mother grew increasingly worried after not seeing her daughter for over an hour. She searched the store, asking coworkers for he...