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Canada is Boring

Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters

Canada, boring? Nope, its a land of bizarre events and crazy people. Join Rhys (A new Canadian) as he attempts to convince Jesse (Your average disengaged Canadian) that it’s actually a fiery rollercoaster of a country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:48

The Hollowing of Tim Hortons (Part 2)

Canada is Boring ·

2026/03/23

In this part two of the Tim Hortons saga, Jesse Harley and Rhys Waters dig into how predatory private equity and corporate ownership have hollowed out one of Canada’s most beloved brands. Building on examples like Friendly’s and Toys “R” Us, they explain how firms use debt-loading, bankruptcy, and aggressive cost-cutting to squeeze short-term profit from companies, and how that model hit Tim Hortons after the Burger King/Restaurant Brands International takeover. They unpack franchisee lawsuits and

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51:12

The Hollowing of Tim Hortons (Part 1)

Canada is Boring ·

2026/03/16

Rhys and Jesse kick off a two‑part deep dive into how Tim Hortons went from a beloved Canadian community hub to something that feels strangely empty. They start with personal nostalgia: Jesse’s memories of the late‑90s Tim Hortons as a true “third place” where you’d just show up and see who was there, playing cards, smoking in the glassed‑off section, and chatting for hours. Rhys compares that to the role pubs used to play in the UK, and together they explore how those informal social spaces have

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40:10

Failed Theme Parks and Hostage Negotiations

Canada is Boring ·

2026/03/09

In this episode of Canada Is Boring, Rhys shares the unbelievable true story of Eddie Haymour, a Lebanese-Canadian businessman who tried to build a Middle Eastern–themed mini theme park—complete with pyramids, mini golf, restaurants, and a giant camel—on tiny Rattlesnake Island in British Columbia. After years of obstruction, permit battles, and discriminatory treatment from provincial authorities, Eddie’s life collapses: his finances are ruined, his marriage ends, his house burns down, he’s

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23:57

He Fought a Polar Bear in His Pajamas

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2026/03/02

When a 69-year-old Churchill, Manitoba resident hears screams outside his home, he steps out in pajamas, slippers, and armed with nothing but a snow shovel—only to find a woman in the jaws of a polar bear. In this episode of Canada Is Boring, Rhys and Jesse dive into the incredible true story of William Ayotte, his split-second decision to attack one of the world’s most dangerous predators, the brutal mauling that followed, and the community effort that saved his life.For premium content, socials,

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39:04

Canada’s 200 Years of Slavery

Canada is Boring ·

2026/02/23

In this unexpectedly heavy episode of Canada Is Boring, Rhys and Jesse dig into a part of Canadian history many people never hear about: Canada’s 200‑year relationship with slavery.While many Canadians grow up hearing about the Underground Railroad and Canada as a safe haven, Rhys reveals a much darker past—from New France-era slavery to British rule, and the brutal legal framework that allowed slavery to exist in Canada.Rhys and Jesse take a hard left turn from jokes into one of the darkest and

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43:17

The Man Who Remembered Everything

Canada is Boring ·

2026/02/16

The story ofJohn Graham, a Canadian diplomat in 1960s Cuba who became an unlikely spy during the aftermath of theCuban Missile Crisis. Because the United States had no embassy or formal presence in Cuba after the revolution, PresidentJohn F. Kennedyquietly asked Canadian Prime MinisterLester B. Pearsonfor help. Pearson turned to Graham, a reserved career diplomat rather than a James Bond‑style operative, and tasked him with confirming whether the Soviets were actually removing their nuclear weapons

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22:42

Shatterproof Logic

Canada is Boring ·

2026/02/09

In this episode ofCanada Is Boring, we dive into the bizarre and morbidly iconic death of Toronto lawyerGary Hoy, a man so confident in shatterproof glass that he used his own body to prove it. From Bay Street law culture and 1980s Toronto skyscrapers to engineering failures and internet legend, we unpack how a routine office “party trick” turned into one of Canada’s strangest urban myths and staple of “dumb ways to die” lists.Get early access and premium content. Hosted on Acast. See

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45:10

The Secret Adventures of Emma Edmonds

Canada is Boring ·

2026/02/02

Rhys and Jesse dive into the unbelievable true story ofEmma Edmonds, a New Brunswick woman who fled an arranged marriage, reinvented herself asFrank Thompson, and fought for theUnion Armyin the American Civil War. As a soldier, nurse, and spy, she infiltrated Confederate lines under multiple disguises, including as an enslaved labourer and as an Irish woman, gathering crucial intelligence and surviving brutal battles before malaria forced her to abandon her male identity and return to Canada. Get

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35:46

Hockey Night, Hostage Night

Canada is Boring ·

2026/01/26

Brian Spencer grew up in remote Fort St. James, pushed toward the NHL by a hard working, hyper-intense sports dad who saw hockey as a path to opportunity. On the night of Brian’s first nationally televised NHL game, his father drove to a CBC station armed and took staff hostage after the Leafs game wasn’t aired, a standoff that ended with his father shot dead as Brian was being interviewed on Hockey Night in Canada.Brian went on to play 10 NHL seasons, only see a tragic end of his own, proving once

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21:13

Five Hundred Episodes (A Listener Takeover)

Canada is Boring ·

2026/01/19

After 499 episodes proving that Canada is anything but boring, we’ve reached Episode 500, and we’re handing the microphone to the people who made it possible.This special milestone episode of Canada Is Boring is a chaotic, heartfelt, occasionally abusive celebration featuring listener voice notes and a best-of clip reel pulled from hundreds of episodes.This episode isn’t a victory lap. It’s a noisy thank-you card to everyone who listened, shared an episode, yelled at us online, or sent a voicemail

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42:54

Lady Macdonald: Extreme Train Rider

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2026/01/12

In 1886, Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, finally set out to see the country he had helped stitch together by rail. The Canadian Pacific Railway had just been completed, and a grand cross-country tour was planned, complete with speeches, pomp, and a private rail car.What no one planned for was his wife.Lady Agnes Macdonald was bored.So bored, in fact, that she abandoned the Prime Minister’s private car, climbed into the locomotive cab, blasted the whistle at crossings, ignored

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37:36

Ottawa's Evil Christmas Elves

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2025/12/15

When a beloved Canada Post program lets kids write letters to Santa, what could possibly go wrong? In 2007, Ottawa families found out the hard way. Rhys and Jesse dive into the true story of the “rogue elves” who sent obscene letters “from Santa,” the full-blown national panic that followed, and why the myth of Santa can be both magical and messed up.0:00 –Intro Banter & Cozy Studio Setup0:30 –“The Rogue Ottawa Christmas Elves” – Episode Title Reveal1:00 –Original Christmas Song Cold Open2:00

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40:57

The Universal Ostrych Affair

Canada is Boring ·

2025/12/08

Join hosts Rhys and Jesse as they dive into one of Canada’s wildest headlines: the ostrich farm saga! When bird flu hits a BC farm, government agencies, courts, and a whirlwind of online activists get involved in a controversy that's part public health crisis, part property rights battle, and all-out spectacle. Expect sharp commentary, hilarious asides, political twists, and impassioned protests.All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for

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10:47

Chris The Dude Who Does Stuff (Premium)

Canada is Boring ·

2025/12/01

In this explosive episode of Canada Is Boring, we dive into the political earthquake shaking Ottawa and Nova Scotia as MP Chris d’Entremont crosses the floor from the Conservative Party to the Liberals.The longtime Acadie–Annapolis MP, known for his strong local voter loyalty, stunned Parliament by announcing his decision immediately after the federal budget was tabled — a move that has triggered allegations, backlash, and deep questions about the leadership tone of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative

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27:17

Buffalo in a Buick

Canada is Boring ·

2025/11/24

Join hosts Rhys Waters and Jesse Harley as they explore Canadian culture and share quirky, viral stories on their podcast. This episode features the unforgettable tale of Jim Sautner, Alberta rancher and wildlife enthusiast, who raised Bailey D, a domesticated bison, as his best friend, driving him around Spruce Grove, Alberta, in a modified Pontiac Bonneville. Dive into discussions about animal companionship, ethical farming, community, parades, beer-loving bison, ranch life, and Canadian

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38:00

The Chicken Cannon

Canada is Boring ·

2025/11/17

In this episode of Canada Is Boring, we dive beak-first into one of the strangest and most important inventions in Canadian aviation history: the Chicken Cannon.As bird strikes continue to threaten aircraft worldwide, with over 50 bird strikes happening every day and more than 13,000 reported annually in the U.S. alone, engineers needed a way to test aircraft safety against high-speed avian impacts. The result? A gas-powered “flight impact simulator” capable of firing thawed chickens at aircraft

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29:29

Léo Major: Canada’s Action Hero

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2025/11/10

In this Remembrance Day special, Rhys and Jesse dive into the unbelievable World War II adventure of Leo Major, the one-eyed Canadian hero who liberated the Dutch city of Zwolle all by himself. This episode is packed with war stories, heroic undercover missions, and enough action to make Hollywood jealous (seriously, can we get a movie already?). Tune in for an epic story of liberation, resilience, and podcast chaos.Leo Major, World War II, Canadian history, Zwolle, Dutch liberation, hero, action,

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38:59

The Curse on the Marsh: The Baldoon Mystery

Canada is Boring ·

2025/10/30

In 1830s Ontario, one of Canada’s most documented hauntings unfolded in the isolated Baldoon settlement. The McDonald family’s story of flying stones, ghostly fires, and a supposed witch’s curse became legend. Two centuries later, historians still debate what really happened. Was it hysteria, fraud or something no one could explain?This Halloween, we’re digging up one of Canada’s oldest—and weirdest—ghost stories. Long before Netflix true-crime and TikTok ghost hunters, the settlers of Baldoon,

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30:47

The Unknown Golfer: Moe Norman

Canada is Boring ·

2025/10/27

Meet Mo Norman, the legendary, quirky, Canadian golfer with a wild story! We dive into his unique golf style, neurodiversity, epic wins, and why he’s a cult hero amongst those who know.Explore the fascinating story of Mo Norman, the iconic Canadian golfer celebrated for his unique golfing technique, neurodiversity, and record-breaking career. This podcast episode delves into Mo Norman’s rise from caddy to Canadian PGA champion, his struggles with criticism and bullying in professional sports, and

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7:15

Ontario Man Tunes Into North Korean State TV (Premium)

Canada is Boring ·

2025/10/20

In this episode, we unpack the bizarre story of an Ontario man who stumbled across mind-boggling North Korean television broadcasts on his home set.From military parades and patriotic songs to scripted news anchors praising the regime, we'll discuss how this surreal broadcast offers a rare glimpse into North Korea’s highly controlled media machine.All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I

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