Canada is Boring

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.

It's our final show before election day!Email: [email protected] LIVE STREAM https://bit.ly/38eOR8cInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Frequency Network PageFor 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.

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! [email protected]: https://bit.ly/3ycFor 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.

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/2UPsvqIFor 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.

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 information.

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 NetwoFor 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.

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/2UPsvqIFor 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.

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/3yc6ujzTwitterFor 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.

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.

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/38eOR8For 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.

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://biFor 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.

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: htFor 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.

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/3yc6ujzTwitteFor 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.

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 information.

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: hFor 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.

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.

Right now an epic battle between environmental protestors and an injunction enforcing RCMP. Fairy Creek is home to some of the worlds last remaining old growth forest. We discuss!Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur MercFor 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.

We are back with more talk about apathy and Rhys has a new theory for why Jesse should vote!Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Website https://bit.ly/38eOR8cOur Frequency NetworFor 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.

We tell the story of a breweries “Pints for Pro-Vaxxers” campaign that offers anyone with proof they’ve been vaccinated a cheap pint of beer. But thanks to online conspiracies, Good Robot taking a stance on an important issue meant they began to get bombaFor 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.

It's here! The first federal election to be called while this show exists!!! Why should Jesse care? Will he vote? None of this gets answered! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur WFor 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.

Bipedal Dreams: A Bigfoot and Jason Kenny Erotic FictionWritten by an Anonymous ListenerRead By JesseMixed By RhysInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZOur Website https://bit.ly/38eFor 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.

Thanks to Liv and Kate for having us on the show!Liv and Kate are turning their brunch chats into think tanks, talking through everything from abortion rights to Celine Dion. Join us each week as we reconsider what you thought you knew about Canadian poFor 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.

As a comedy show our tone is light/juvenile, so we try not to cover topics that feel too raw and emotional. However, we certainly feel comfortable making fun of the idiots who deny the reality of residential schools. That's what this episode is all about,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.

We're back after our little summer rest! Back with more twisted tales of Canadian Politics. In this weeks episode, we talk about naked Zoom chat and the MP who kept accidentally showing his naked parts to his colleagues.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.

And finally, a spy story that is unfolding right now! The arrest of a senior Canadian intelligence official Cameron Ortis shook the international intelligence community. With a top secret trial, all we know is it involves allegations of stealing classifieFor 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.

Imagine being an average teenager, living in suburbia and focusing on friends and studies. One day the FBI kick your door in and arrest your parents for being international spies, having stolen the identities of dead Canadians and lived a lie for decades.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.

We explore the story of CSIS, Canada's front line spy service. From it's birth to recent controversy and even the kick ass Youtube channel they've created. Also, we apply for jobs on their website.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.

Ever heard the story of the freelance spy, planted into the epicenter of the Canadian Far Right? One question remains. After years of hanging out with them, did Grant Bristow get too drawn in? Did he get Donnie Brasco'd?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.

Did you know that you or your family may have been on a top secret list? Also, did you know that if M-Day was activated, you would have been arrested and put in a prison camp? Welcome to PROFUNC.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.

Canada doesn't own nukes, but we certainly don't mind looking after other peoples and selling uranium. From nuclear espionage to the ticking time bomb off the coast of Nova Scotia. We talk about splitting the atom!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.

The "Gouzenko Affair" is often credited as a triggering event of the Cold War. However, behind the headlines is the story of a family seeking freedom in Canada.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.

Camp X was set up by Canada's spy master to develop and train agents in every aspect of silent killing and sabotage.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.

Yes James Bond is fictional, but the real man who inspired him was from Winnipeg. We explore the master spy, who's life work was to invent and define the very concept of what we call a spy today.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.

The Fenian raids of the mid-1800's forced Canada to create it's first ever secret police. Tasked with collecting information to feed back to the home militia, this is a story of mixed successes!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.

This week, the story of Canada's flying saucer, also known as the VZ-9 Avrocar. Built by a real life Tony Stark, Jack Frost was a maverick engineer who had a bold vision to re-invent aviation using the Coandă effect. Brought to you in partnership with Samsung. Visit samsung.com for more.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.

The mind blowing story of the world's longest running functional democracy, founded nearly 1000 years ago. Witness Jesse's mind expand as he learns about the influence it had on the US constitution and the rule of the seventh generation.Brought to you in partnership with Samsung. Buy a Galaxy Z Fold2 5G or a Galaxy Z Flip 5G and get free Galaxy Buds Pro. Visit samsung.com for more.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.

Join Rhys and Jesse from hit podcast Canadian Politics Is Boring, as they dig into the weird, surprising and throughly entertaining history of HR. From the pioneers of the industrial revolution to the dictators who completely missed the mark. A bonus shFor 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.

While Inuit people call this arctic area home, Europeans attempted deadly trips to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. We talk about the failed Franklin expedition, spinach puffs and cannibalism.Brought to you in partnership with Samsung. This Father’s Day buy a Galaxy Z Fold2 5G or a Galaxy Z Flip 5G and get free Galaxy Buds Pro. Visit samsung.com for more.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.

We teamed up with thew awesome show History Defeats Itself to talk about the history of the pharmaceutical industry. Straddling 3 time zones, we had a lot of fun!https://thesonarnetwork.com/history-defeats-itself/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.

Despite officially not getting involved, the Vietnam War had a huge effect on Canada. Why did 30,000 Canadians sign up to fight? Why did they test Agent Orange in New Brunswick and why is Rhys upset about Nutella?Brought to you in partnership with Samsung. This Father’s Day buy a Galaxy Z Fold2 5G or a Galaxy Z Flip 5G and get free Galaxy Buds Pro. Visit samsung.com for more.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.

The 1972 Summit Series, an eight-game ice hockey series between the Soviet Union and Canada that became a huge cultural moment. Playing out like a Hollywood sports movie, prepare to have your mind blown!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.

We discuss the controversial new Bill that is getting accusations of suppressing freedom of speech and internet freedoms. Is there any truth or is it all a steaming pile of beaver plops?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.

This is the story of a weird quirk of the Canadian/USA border and a community stranded by poor map reading.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.

We peel back the layers of O Canada, from anal gloss to the multiple English versions. Prepare for unsigned manuscripts and clean hands!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.

Norm Kelly is a politician who has one of the most successful presences on social media. Rising to fame on Twitter during the Great Rap Beef of 2015, he used his off the wall humour to build a bridge with a younger generation.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.

We investigate the mind-blowing story of Winnipeg’s 1919 General strike and the violence that followed it. When all 30,000 of the working population decided to stop turning up, the establishment lost it’s mind and rolled with machine guns.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.

During the pandemic, in New Brunswick, during a very serious press conference, something magical happened.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.

It’s our first birthday! So how better to celebrate than to review our own show, while ramming various foods from Tim Hortons into our gullets? We talk about our favourite and least favourite episodes, and Rhys does dramatic British readings of our 1 and 5 star reviews! If you’re looking to learn an important piece of political history, this isn’t the episode for you… (or probably this entire podcast…)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.

Why does the Premier of Alberta hate Bigfoot and his family? Why would anyone want to nuke the wilderness in the name of fossil fuels? Why would a human woman marry a bipedal ape?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.

Next week is a landmark moment, 1 year since the very first episode of our show released. Listen to this short preview to get a taste of next week’s event!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.