62 - Towards the Last Spike: Discussing the Canadian Pacific Railway
In which we discuss the idea of the Canadian Pacific Railway - what it represents to Canada's myths, its symbolism, and its role in nation/state-building. We use works by E.J. Pratt, F.R. Scott, and G...
14 Aug 20221h 16min
61 - Language Rights in Early Canadian Education
In which we address issues of linguistic and religious rights in Canada's Confederation-era education. Get 2 months of free podcast hosting by going to: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=CANLIT -...
31 Juli 20221h 10min
60 - James De Mille's Strange Postmodern Anti-Utopian Novel
In which, using James De Mille's A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder (1888), we talk about utopianism and postmodernism as it relates to Canada and its culture, past and present! It's a wi...
17 Juli 20221h 19min
'I'll Go the Length of Meself': Philip Earle on a Newfoundland Legend
In which we talk to Philip Earle about the book he wrote about his father, Guy Earle! Tune in to learn more about this fascinating mariner in Newfoundland's history and how he became an emblematic fol...
2 Juli 20221h 15min
Patreon Preview - Canada Day & St. Jean Baptiste Day
In which we dive into the history, cultural significance, and controversies surrounding Canada's (and Quebec's) National Holidays! Please consider subscribing and help us reach our goal of 10 patrons!...
25 Juni 202210min
59 - Policing the West: The Cypress Hills Massacre & NWMP
In which we use Guy Vanderhaeghe's novel 'The Englishman's Boy' to discuss the Cypress Hills Massacre (1873) and how, in its aftermath, Canada fast-tracked the creation of the North-West Mounted Polic...
18 Juni 20221h 1min
UNLOCKED - Prof. Daniel O'Leary on Folk Music
In which we take a peak behind the paywall. We offer up an interview that Patrick conducted with a professor he and Mack had while at Concordia, Daniel O'Leary. Prof. O'Leary's research has focused on...
28 Maj 202238min
58 - Hockey: Origins & National Metaphors
In which we talk about the early days of Canada's other, more famous, national sport, with discussions about its cultural and metaphorical importance. --- Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/...
15 Maj 20221h 13min
