34 episodes
Fireside Canada Frequency Podcast Network
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5.0 • 10 Ratings
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Settle in and get cozy for some spine-tingling Canadian folklore. Featuring stories of ghost ships, supernatural beings, larger-than-life heroes, mysterious spirits, and national myths. Host David Williams will tell you a tale, then bring you on a deep dive into its history and cultural significance.
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The Sourtoe Cocktail
Hear the legend and history of this infamous drink from the Yukon garnished with a preserved human toe.
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Charlie Redstar: Manitoba's Friendly UFO
The story of a mysterious red UFO named Charlie, and the people who named him.
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The Murderer and the Mind Reader
The shocking story of what has been claimed to be the first criminal case ever solved by a psychic.
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The Myth of the Minks
What do pro-slavery sentiment, a long-forgotten Chicago obituary, a 1990s Hallmark movie, and one of early Toronto's most successful Black business owners have in common?
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Ogopogo / nx̌ax̌aitkʷ
According to Indigenous tradition, local legend, and eye witness accounts going back nearly two centuries, something mysterious is lurking in BC's Okanagan Lake.
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Big Joe
Hear a tale of two Joes: one, a mythical giant lumberjack, the other a French Canadian folk hero and strongman who fought with violent gangs early in Ottawa's history.
Customer Reviews
Canadian folklore
This podcast is well researched and super interesting! If you’re curious about Canadian folklore this is the podcast for you.
An engrossing listen!
This podcast is wild and entertaining. Check out their Curious Creature of Yale episode to hear what I’m talking about. The conversations are engrossing and extremely well conveyed. You’ll have a good time here. Stop reading this review. Click subscribe. You’ll want to keep tabs on this show.
Take a seat by the fire
These spooky tales will captivate you. A touch of eerie sound effects, haunting stories, elements of audio drama. It’s all there. Plus, I am in no way familiar with Canadian folklore, so all these stories are brand new to me. Perfect for anyone who’s craving some new legends and stories.