Podcast
The Secret Life of Canada
Episodes
Falen’s new show! Introducing: See You in CourtThe stories behind the legal battles that changed Canada — and the unlikely people who made it happen. Some were sh*t disturbers, some were convicts, and some were just regular fol…
- Goodbye for now!
Falen and Leah say goodbye, in the last episode of The Secret Life of Canada. For more links and more about this episode visit us at cbc.ca/secretlife. Follow us on Instagram , F…
- S6: Powwow
Ah, the smell of fry bread, bright regalia, and vendors selling everything from dreamcatchers to expensive jewellery — the modern day powwow is really a feast for the senses. But d…
- S6: The Sex Scandal & The Spy
Our country’s first sex scandal! At the height of the cold war several ministers in John Defeinbaker's government decided to have an affair. Turns out, they all ended up with the s…
- S6: The final voyage of the Princess Sophia
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 mar…
- S6: Canada's historic Palestinian immigration program you probably haven't heard of
In 1955, Canada’s immigration officials began a special experimental program to bring in Palestinian refugees through Pier 21. Falen and Leah take a look back at this historic port…
- S6: I see dead people (in Winnipeg)
In honor of spooky season, Falen and Leah are joined by producer Eunice Kim to learn why Winnipeg became known around the world for communicating with the dead. Together they’ll li…
- S6: A Brief History of Nudism
Leah and Falen take a (fully clothed) deep dive into the history of nudism in Canada. They learn the origins behind the naturist movement which includes a love of the outdoors, emb…
- S6: An American Indian in London
In a lot of history books we hear the names of European explorers who “discovered” the Americas. Columbus, Cook, Champlain. All boo-worthy men. But what about the people who went t…
- S6: The Caribana* Episode (*and yes we're still calling it that)
How did this country end up with the biggest Caribbean Carnival in North America? Leah and Falen dive into history of how a small one time event during Expo ‘67 became one of the l…
- S6: The Live Show!
The Secret Life of Canada went live at Hot Docs. Leah and Falen take a historical deep dive into the greatest thieves, crooks and liars that have made this country what it is today…
- S6: Momma Beaver, a Canadian Burlesque Legend
People have been taking their clothes off for as long as they’ve been wearing them, but when did people start doing it for entertainment? In this episode Leah and Falen look into t…
- S6: Was the plot to assassinate Lincoln hatched in Canada?
Why did John Wilkes Booth, the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, spend so much time in Montreal? We learn about how Canada was both the last stop on the Underground R…
- S6: Welcome to Canada’s island of wild horses
Sable Island is the stuff of legends. A desolate tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean, where no one is permitted to live, except for wild horses. We figure out how they got there, how…
- S6: Treaty 6
Deception, backdoor dealings, unfulfilled promises and Canada’s largest mass hanging. Treaty 6 is one of the most well documented treaty signings in Canadian history. But what did…
Bonus: How to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day all summer longToday 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 wi…
- S6: The Royal Proclamation
It’s been called the Indigenous Magna Carta and the Indigenous Bill of Rights. But what exactly does that mean? In this episode Falen and Leah dive into the history of the Royal Pr…
- S6: Crash Course on Private Mary Greyeyes
A curious World War II-era photograph shows an unnamed woman in military uniform kneeling next to a man in a headdress who holds a pipe above her. We dig into the true story behind…
- S6: Canadian Comedy
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 loo…
- S6: Crash Course on The Persian
It’s another baking episode! This time Leah and Falen look at why Thunder Bay, Ontario has their own sweet roll that you can't find anywhere else. We find out how these sweet buns…
