The Canadian Gothic

Jordan, soothing voice and kind demeanor are always delightful to hear, no matter the topic. His episodes are well researched, thoughtful, and sensitive. One of my forever favorites.

Wow. First ten minutes of episode 1 — narrator is stumbling around trying to express how devastating the crime was, when he clearly can’t. Just get on with the story! “I can’t believe how terrible this was” “I’ve never heard of these towns” “I’m from here” This isn’t about you. Please don’t do a report when you’re traumatized, and the whole story isn’t yet known. Also, refusing to use Wortman’s name makes for a really awkward listening experience. I’m just sitting here hoping the piece will smooth out... ugh. Well it didn’t. By Part two the narrative was still grasping and fumbling and the pace is agonizing. I’m canning the Massacre piece. I will try another piece before unsubscribing. Well, I came back and tried the Sullivan piece, with no better experience. Episodes 1 through 3 and the bonus, I could make it no further, there’s way too much regurgitation of information! Every piece of information is repeated, two, three times. It’s maddening. The bonus episode seems to just repeat everything contained in 1 - 3. Nothing moves the story forward.

Update June 14, 2025: Jordan, you & Aaron are ☠️ing me with Keep Canada Weird!!! I’ve listened to your crime episodes since I found you through Dark Poutine. The first episode I listened to was the Nova Scotia shooting massacre. I’ve listened to all the crime & interview episodes since then, but didn’t partake of the Weird ones until last year. Oh my, it’s like finding a chest of gold at the end of a rainbow. I wish I could get out more so I could be a foreign correspondent. I also really need stickers, but my voice is gnarly & I’m not sure what I would say. Anyway, until next time. I love you guys!!!

I am overwhelmed with appreciation of the coverage of Lilly and Jack’s disappearance. I will request my 14 year old daughter listen and friends and family. Misinformation is so pervasive. This podcast addresses the problem succinctly. Thank you!