Canardian

Pod the North

Canardian is the podcast gossiping about Canadian hometowns. Join Pod the North’s Kattie Laur as she discusses the hometowns of various Canadian podcasting personalities, and unravels the juicy stories about them from “trusted” sources like eyewitness testimony, community Facebook groups, hometown Subreddits, and Wikipedia.

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In the Canardian podcast, host and creator Kattie Laur unveils the magic and mystery of small-town Canada. Many people have heard of Vancouver, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. What makes Canada's lesser-known places distinct? Listeners can discover the answer as Kattie uncovers her guest's hometowns.

Kattie's love for podcasting has kept her in the industry for over a decade. She's a podcast growth specialist, writer, producer, and consultant. Her passion for justice inspired her to create a biweekly newsletter, Pod the North. Kattie serves the Canadian podcasting community by making it more equitable. She hopes to create a "Northern Revolution."

When Kattie left Toronto for Brantford, Ontario, she was distraught. But soon enough, Kattie learned there was much more to the small town than first appears. One day, Kattie found a punk music scene and the history of the Six Nations through the local newspaper. After living there for some time, she discovered that part of the town is haunted. According to legend, no one can prosper or live there. What happened there? As a now proud resident of Brantford, Kattie has an answer to this question. She shares her insights with Canardian listeners.

Each episode of the show features a special guest and focuses on one Canadian city or town. Kattie asks each guest to describe their hometown in five words or less at the beginning of each episode. Fellow podcaster Jess Schmidt of Rooked: The Cheaters Gambit joins one episode. They discuss McKenzie Lake in Calgary, Alberta. Jess and Kattie chat about fake lakes, spooky suburbs, and restaurant options. They also gossip about local ranching lifestyle influencers.

Jordan Heath-Rawlings joins another episode to discuss his hometown, Stanstead, Quebec. He's the executive producer of the Frequency Podcast Network. Jordan shares what's special about Stanstead. His family has lived there for more than 200 years. The family apple orchard still operates as a business. Jordan offers a Canadian history fact Stanstead is the home of Canada's first car.

Canardian offers an engaging glimpse into Canada's podcaster's hometowns. New episodes appear weekly.

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Episodes

Ancaster, ON: Saturday night's for fighting (ft. Maddy Foley)
6d ago
Ancaster, ON: Saturday night's for fighting (ft. Maddy Foley)
Ancaster, Ontario. Population 40,557. One of the oldest towns in the province of Ontario, founded in 1793. Maddy Foley, cohost of 30 Going On 13, joins the show to discuss the "co-op of Karens", unruly teens at the Ancaster Fair, the sketchy, spooky goings-ons at the Hermitage, and more!Listen to Maddy's podcast, 30 Going On 13, on your favourite podcast platform now!Follow Maddy on Instagram @maddalunesLinks:r/Hamilton: Why don't we like Ancaster?r/Hamilton: Does anyone know what happened at the Ancaster Fair on Saturday night?r/BurlingtonON: Saturday night: Gen-Z mobs at the Ancaster Fall FairPolice warn fairgoers of violence and robberies at Hamilton festivals involving teensPolice investigating swarmings at Ancaster Fair, days after issuing warning about rise in violence at community festivalsIncreasing Aggressive Behaviour by Youth at County FairsTrue Canadian Ghost Stories: Shadow Figures at the Haunted Hermitage in Ancaster, OntarioCanardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur.Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news!Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorthEmail Kattie at podthenorth@substack.comThe Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins.The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Orleans, ON: Mallrats and jacket racoons (ft. Erin Hynes)
May 20 2024
Orleans, ON: Mallrats and jacket racoons (ft. Erin Hynes)
Orléans, Ontario. Population 125,937. A community at the east end of Ottawa, Canada’s capital, along the Ottawa River, founded in the 1830s. Erin Hynes, host and creator of Curious Tourism, joins the show to discuss suburban "rivitalilzation strategy", Place D’Orleans' indelible mark on teenhood, and the iconic Rideau Street McDonalds (RIP).Listen to Erin's podcast, Curious Tourism, on your favourite podcast platform now!Learn more about Erin here: pinatravels.orgLinks:r/ottawaSt. Joseph Boulevard Corridor Study3.0 Revitalization StrategyAmazing Race: OrleansViral video shows a man holding a raccoon at the Rideau Street McDonaldsEnd of an era: Rideau Street McDonald's officially closesSeniors - Kittens and Shy Cats RescueIf you love this podcast, you'll probably love Sorry About the Murder, a new original production from TA2 coming out May 17th. Look for it on your favourite podcast app!Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur.Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news!Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorthEmail Kattie at podthenorth@substack.comThe Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins.The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oakville, ON: French sand and raw human men (ft. Trevor Campbell)
May 13 2024
Oakville, ON: French sand and raw human men (ft. Trevor Campbell)
Oakville, Ontario. Population 213,759. A place best known as one of the richest suburbs in GTA: home to Drake’s mom, Hockey Night In Canada’s Ron MacLean, and Body Break's Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod! Trevor Campbell, host of You Made Me Queer! joins the show to discuss Ontario's strangest mascot, the sketchy Furtune Teller of Lakeshore road, and soft fruit.Listen to Trevor's podcast, You Made Me Queer!, on your favourite podcast platform now!Learn more about Trevor here: trevorcampbell.caLinks:REDDIT: What is it like to live in Oakville?New mascot, Oakville's EABREDDIT: Update: Fortune TellerPreyed upon victim’s vulnerable situation’: Suspected Oakville fortune teller arrestedCity of Oakville: Emerald Ash BorerIf you love this podcast, you'll probably love Sorry About the Murder, a new original production from TA2 coming out May 17th. Look for it on your favourite podcast app!Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur.Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news!Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorthEmail Kattie at podthenorth@substack.comThe Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins.The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stanstead, QC: A picturesque hamlet in decline (ft. Jordan Heath-Rawlings)
Apr 22 2024
Stanstead, QC: A picturesque hamlet in decline (ft. Jordan Heath-Rawlings)
Standstead, Quebec. Population just under 3000 people. A place best known as an odd little border town, as the birthplace of the first automobile ever built in Canada, and for the Verger Heath Orchard (number 1 on TripAdvisor)! Jordan Heath-Rawlings, Executive Producer of the Frequency Podcast Network and host of The Big Story and In This Economy?!, joins the show to discuss Standsteads limited restaurant options, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, flower pots, and more!Listen to Jordan's podcasts, The Big Story and In This Economy?!, on your favourite podcast platform now!Find more from Jordan and The Frequency Podcast Network at frequencypodcastnetwork.comLinks:Tiny community on US-Canada border cut in half by Covid restrictionsStanstead, buy and sell (quebec,canada)Wikipedia: Haskell Free Library and Opera HouseDrinking Tips for Teens: Border Story StoryDrinking Tips for Teens: Stanstead border goes to potA Small Canadian Town Right On The US Border Says It's Actually Thriving With The ClosureAs countries stay locked down, US-Canadian border communities struggleCanardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur.Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news! Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorthEmail Kattie at podthenorth@substack.comThe Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins.The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Winnipeg, MB: We don't cough up our jewels freely (ft. Rick Harp)
Apr 15 2024
Winnipeg, MB: We don't cough up our jewels freely (ft. Rick Harp)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, population: 841,000. A place best known for the Winnipeg Jets and Honey Dill sauce. Rick Harp, host and creator of MediaINDIGENA, joins the show to discuss Winnipeg's strangest sightings, the Legislature buildings connection to Freemasons, what will take the place of the fallen statue of Queen Elizabeth, and more!Listen to Rick's podcast, MediaINDIGENA, on your favourite podcast platform now!Find more from Rick at mediaindigena.comLinks:Reddit: Winnipeg: love it or hate it? Why?Reddit: 8 things I wish I knew before I left WinnipegReddit: Does Winnipeg have any urban legends?Hermetic Code Tours of MB Legislative BuildingCanadiana: Winnipeg's Secret CodeCanada Explore: The Masonic Mysteries of the Legislative Building in Winnipeg - Manitoba, CanadaCanadian Architect: As above, so belowNaked man steals ambulance in WinnipegWinnipeg man steals fire truck, allegedly attempts to hit pedestriansMysterious masterpiece: The MB. LegislatureSubmissions for the Local Correspondent Audio Contest are now open! To learn more, visit canadaland.com/audiocontest and follow @CanadaLabs on Instagram to stay in the loop. Canardian is the flagship podcast of Pod the North, the newsletter for the Canadian podcasting ecosystem from Kattie Laur.Check out Pod the North at podthenorth.com and share your Canadian podcasting news!Follow Pod the North on Instagram @podthenorthEmail Kattie at podthenorth@substack.comThe Canardian theme song is by Mark Allin and Kattie Laur, mixed by Jordan White, with vocals including Shane Fester, Brad Cousins, Ben Cousins.The Canardian podcast artwork is by Brad Cousins and Kattie Laur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.