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The Canadian Gothic

Nighttime / Curiouscast

The Canadian Gothic uncovers Canada’s most mysterious, unusual, and fascinating stories. The show dives deep into true crime, unsolved disappearances, paranormal encounters, and bizarre events using a blend of meticulous research, archival audio, interviews, and firsthand accounts. Each episode, whether a standalone mystery or part of an ongoing series, offers a richly woven narrative that brings Canada’s most enigmatic cases to life.

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All Episodes

70:39

Gordie Sampson - Cape Breton's Hit Maker

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/12/20

For as far back as history can tell, inhabitants of Cape Breton Island have found sustenance in our fisheries, our forests, our coal, Steel, and of course tourism. These industries have brought people to Cape Breton from around the world or sent a little bit of Cape Breton to them. But, if we were considering the island’s greatest exports, well that may come as a bit of a surprise. An unassuming Cape Bretoner, with a smile much bigger than his ego, is responsible for some of the world's biggest

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90:39

the Life, Death, and Legacy of Rehtaeh Parson

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/12/15

This story is hard to listen to, but equally so, it's important. We are going to be joined by someone who's personal tragedy has positioned them to become an internationally known activist and advocate against sexualized violence and cyber bullying. Her name is Leah Parsons and what she and her family have been through over the last 7 years... simply put... is horrific. The story starts with the rape of Leah's then 15 year old daughter by a group of young men and continues with a 17 month quest

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72:26

Stanton Friedman; Canada's Flying Saucer Physicist...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/12/08

Stanton T. Friedman was a nuclear physicist and professional Ufologist who resided in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. After a career working on research and development projects for several large companies, he left his profession to follow his obsession with flying saucers. Although most well known as the original civilian investigator of the Roswell UFO incident, Stanton has travelled the world over providing lectures on the topic of flying saucers. In this episode we are joined by his nephew,

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68:24

Donna and Victor's Very Big, Very Ugly Disagreement...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/12/01

In this 'Nighttime Live' episode, I am joined by the Operator (host of 911 Calls Podcast) to discuss my favorite 3 minutes of audio EVER. The origin of the audio is a bit of a mystery, but it seems to include two employees of a major Canadian telecommunications company having a very big and very ugly disagreement during an otherwise routine inter company telephone interaction. Donna (who is speaking from a call center in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia) looses her patience with Victor (speaking from a

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73:57

Revisiting the Search for Ryan Shtuka (with Tyler...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/11/29

In this Nighttime Live episode I'm joined by Tyler Hooper (a podcast for the missing) to discuss the disappearance and search for Ryan Shtuka. Links referenced in the episode: You can watch the video of this stream here - https://youtu.be/mxW27OYEhgA Listen to Nighttime's 'the Search for Ryan Shtuaka' - https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/episodes/ryan-shtuka Tyler Hooper's 'A Podcast for the Missing' -

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25:34

the Story of Chickie MacPhee - 2 - My Friend Chick...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/11/18

For a period of time in the late 1980s, Cape Breton’s Chickie Macphee became one of his island’s most famous and most beloved residents. His notoriety didn’t begin with any great feat, show of skill, or significant act of generosity. Chickie Macphee was just a regular Cape Bretoner with a bit of a drinking problem and a love for Karaoke. In this episode, we will explore his unique legacy. Our guest, Chickie Macphee's close friend Dorothy, will share her memories of her friend Chick. Links referenced

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39:42

the Story of Chickie MacPhee - 1 - Cape Breton's Wild...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/11/12

For a period of time in the late 1980s, Cape Breton’s Chickie Macphee became one of his island’s most famous and most beloved residents. His notoriety didn’t begin with any great feat, show of skill, or significant act of generosity. Chickie Macphee was just a regular Cape Bretoner with a bit of a drinking problem and a love for Karaoke. In this episode, we will explore his unique legacy. Our guest, Chickie Macphee's brother Rich MacPhee, will tell us how Chickie ended up famous for getting drunk

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46:37

A Walk Amongst the Dead in Halifax

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/10/26

I've always found Cemeteries a calming and peaceful place but not everyone is comfortable roaming their twisted paths and especially so under moonlight. If that describes you, you may find this episode a bit uncomfortable at first as roaming around a graveyard is exactly what we are going to do. But, don’t be scared off just yet, I suspect this walk amongst the dead may change the way you view the boneyard. I've called upon Craig Ferguson, a local man who spends a considerable time amongst the

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87:05

the Story of Glen Race

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/10/21

For a period of weeks, in May of 2007, it appeared a serial killer may have been targeting Halifax Nova Scotia’s gay community. When a suspect was identified and arrested at the Mexican - USA border, it turned out to be something all together different. To put it plainly, Glen Race thought he was destroying vampires. To help me talk through the story, and to join in the discussion surrounding the many elements to this case, I've invited my good friend and fellow podcaster Kristi Lee (Canadian True

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33:29

The 1978 Clarenville UFO Event

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/10/08

When Clarenville RCMP Constable Jim Blackwood responded to a report of an unusual object in the sky, he expected it to be the next in a series of recent reports that all resulted in nothing more than a confused citizen describing a vague light. When he arrived to the scene he found a group of mystified witnesses viewing the still clearly visible object with binoculars. He knew then that this report was unique. The incredible events which unfolded during the roughly two hour long sighting would fuel

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43:54

the Decline of Tim Horton's (with Corey Mintz)

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/09/28

Once upon a time, I loved Tim Horton's. I drank their coffee and I ate their fresh baked goods, but those days are gone. The love affair is long over. To put it bluntly, I think they suck now. What puzzles me, is that it wasn't always this way and that's why I'm left with burning questions... When did they lose their way, why did they lose their way, and will they ever get back the magic they used to have? It wasn't until I happened upon a piece of investigative journalism in a MacLean's magazine

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38:22

The Story of 'the Coffee Cowboy' Robert Chetwynd

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/09/21

In this episode, we are going to come face to face with one of most prosecuted people in Nova Scotia's storied history. Our guest is a criminal so hardened that when I asked him for an estimate on the length of his rap sheet, he simply drew a blank and giggled. But, that's probably for the better as listing the charges this man has faced would be about as interesting, and as exhausting, as reading through the Canadian Criminal Code. But, as you will soon learn, there is much more to it. when the

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61:53

Weird Tim Hortons - Nighttime Classic ** Free Premium...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/09/21

In this 'Nighttime Classic' episode, Randy and I revisit the 2017 episode covering strange stories set in Tim Hortons restaurants. Episode Summary Tim Hortons Coffee Shop undoubtedly plays a role in the lives of many Canadians. That said, Canadians can be strange and Tim Hortons can be a strange place. This episode sets out to prove it. This episode compiles a collection of stranger than fiction true stories that have taken place in our beloved Timmies. Links: Premium Feed:

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58:23

the Strange World of Ashley MacIsaac

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/08/23

In this episode, we are going to be joined by one of the more colourful characters to ever grace Canada's music charts. Our guest is as well known for his awe-inspiring talents on the fiddle as he is for the strange stories and controversy scattered throughout his 30 year career. If you followed Canadian music in the 90s, you know Ashley Macisaac. His 1995 album 'Hi how are you today' went double platinum and in the process helped bring about a sort of renaissance for the fiddle and Celtic

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37:03

David Hamel's Granite Saucer

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/08/16

According to him, the story starts in the 1970s when two extraterrestrials entered his home through his television set and took him aboard their spacecraft. While on board, he claims to have been taught engineering concepts unknown to mankind. From that point on, David Hamel would dedicate nearly every cent and every moment he had trying to build a flying saucer with hopes of one day travelling to their planet. So... yeah.. this is a weird one. In tonight's episode we will be joined by Dr

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70:34

The Rise and Fall of Chris Benoit

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/08/09

This story centers around a famous professional wrestling entertainer, who in 2007 while at the peak of his career, brutally murdered his wife and young son. Why he did it, and what led to this tragedy, has remained the source of speculation. Then, how this was handled by his employer, WWE, is a story all in it’s own. We are going to get into all of it. In this episode of Nighttime we are joined by my good friend (and a life long wrestling fan) Aaron Corbett. Our topic is the rise and fall of the

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28:31

a Visit to the Haunted Mansion in Kensington, PEI

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/07/27

The Haunted Mansion is a unique haunted house attraction found in Kensington, PEI. What makes the haunted mansion so special is both the over one hundred year old tudor style building it calls home and the passionate owner who’s wit, ingenuity, and creativity bring the tour to life. Unlike many similar road side attractions, the haunted mansion favors home-made equipment over the lesser inspired store bought varieties. The end result is a one of a kind tour through a one of a kind building. In this

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55:12

the Story of Codey Hennigar

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/07/08

Wyses Corner, Nova Scotia, 2015 The story we are going to hear involves a raging house fire, 3 deaths, a dramatic police take down, and successful use of the controversial NCR or not criminally responsible legal defense. The unfortunate stars in this tragedy are the Hennigars, who have felt cornered by Canada's treatment of its mentally ill long before members of their family began to die. In this episode. We are joined by Chandler Hennigar and our topic, is his brother, Codey

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32:03

The Murder of Taylor Samson - 4 - Sandeson Gets a...

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/07/01

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 Taylor Samson, a local university student, tells his girlfriend he has to run out for a moment and that he wouldn’t be long. When she see’s him exiting the apartment carrying a large duffel bag, she assumes it contains marijuana. When he fails to return home that night.. or ever again, she, and many others in Taylor’s life, begin to suspect he was the victim in a drug deal gone very wrong. What will start as a missing persons investigation will become one

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27:47

The Murder of Taylor Samson - 3 - My Brother Taylor

The Canadian Gothic ·

2020/06/29

When one hears a story like that of Taylor's murder it's hard to not digest the twists, turns, and surprise the way you would a work of fiction. In part one and two, Kayla and I made a point to discuss the character of Taylor Samson, and the role he played in the lives of many who stand heartbroken on the sidelines of this case. But, two people removed from the story can only take that so far. For part three, I wanted to place a cap stone on this series, something that brings the events

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