
The Secret Life of Canada
CBC
The country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. New episodes every second Thursday.
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S1: The Secret Life of Canadian Snacks
The Secret Life of Canada
08/26/18 • 21 min



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S1: Shout Out to Tom Longboat
The Secret Life of Canada
08/27/18 • 2 min


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S1: The Secret Life of the North
The Secret Life of Canada
08/26/18 • 35 min
Nunavut has the largest landmass out of all the provinces and territories in Canada - and yet, it is an area that many of us know the least about. In this episode, we look at the forced relocation of the Inuit, the Eskimo Identification System, and the dog slaughter perpetuated by the Canadian government. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/inappropriate-questions-transcripts-listen-1.6740372
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The Secret Life of Canada Introduces | Personally: Short Sighted
The Secret Life of Canada
12/06/24 • 17 min
People don’t think Graham Isador is losing his sight. They think he’s an asshole.
Short Sighted is an attempt to explain what vision loss feels like by exploring how it sounds.
Written and hosted by master storyteller Graham Isador, the show’s mini episodes are an intimate and irreverent look at accessibility and its personal impacts.
Get lost in someone else’s life. From a mysterious childhood spent on the run, to a courageous escape from domestic violence, each season of Personally invites you to explore the human experience in all its complexity, one story — or season — at a time. This is what it sounds like to be human.
More episodes of Personally are available at: lnk.to/SASSIAq9
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Introducing: Don't Drink the Milk | Witch hunts – The medieval conspiracy that just won't die
The Secret Life of Canada
10/31/24 • 43 min
Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things from DW is a podcast that traces the unexpected backstories of everyday things that have traveled the world, by force, by chance, or by choice. In this episode, host Rachel Stewart unravels the history of witch hunts from deadly conspiracies in medieval Europe to use of the term today by powerful figures like Donald Trump. Why is it important to remember this history and how has the power shifted?
More episodes of Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things can be found at: https://pod.link/1704462801
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S6: The final voyage of the Princess Sophia
The Secret Life of Canada
11/07/24 • 20 min
It’s been called Canada’s Titanic. 106 years ago the Princess Sophia crashed into a coral reef on route to Vancouver and Victoria. Over 300 passengers died and it was the worst maritime disaster in the Pacific Northwest, so why haven’t we heard more about it?
For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife.
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Bonus: How to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day all summer long
The Secret Life of Canada
06/20/24 • 52 min
Today we have a special bonus episode for you from our sibling show Unreserved, a fearless space for Indigenous voices. Host Rosanna Deerchild is ready to Indigenize your summer with a tastemaker’s guide to the best books, movies, podcasts (with Falen!) and more.
More episodes of Unreserved are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/JwTpaTTm
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S1: Shout Out to Irene Uchida
The Secret Life of Canada
08/27/18 • 3 min

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S6: Canadian Comedy
The Secret Life of Canada
05/09/24 • 44 min
Comedy has been called one of Canada’s biggest exports. But why exactly is that, and why can’t the country seem to keep our funny people at home? In this episode Leah and Falen look at the roots of comedy in Canada and look into why Canadians are so funny wherever they are in the world. And RIP Just For Laughs?
For more links and more about this episode visit us at: www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada
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The Secret Life of Canada Introduces: Stuff The British Stole | Season 3
The Secret Life of Canada
07/04/23 • 42 min

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FAQ
How many episodes does The Secret Life of Canada have?
The Secret Life of Canada currently has 131 episodes available.
What topics does The Secret Life of Canada cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Secret Life of Canada?
The episode title 'S1: The Secret Life of Canadian Snacks' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Secret Life of Canada?
The average episode length on The Secret Life of Canada is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Secret Life of Canada released?
Episodes of The Secret Life of Canada are typically released every 13 days, 7 hours.
When was the first episode of The Secret Life of Canada?
The first episode of The Secret Life of Canada was released on Aug 26, 2018.
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